Although Gu Beichi has been away from the Shangjing for more than half a year, he was still a member of the Shangjing Gu Family before.
He knew exactly what Steel Tremor Sect was!
That's a two-star martial arts sect. Not only in Shangjing, but also in the whole of Huaxia, it's one of the top sects!
There are more than ten martial artists at the Revolving Illumination Realm inside!
Even if he were still in the Gu Family, he couldn't afford to offend such a power... Perhaps only the sect behind the Gu Family could put up some resistance against it...
Therefore, when they caught him, Gu Beichi had almost no hope and only prayed that his son Gu Chen would be alright.
But now, not only has he returned unharmed, but his son is also practicing martial arts by his side. In his dazed state, he feels that things are not so simple.
"Friends." Gu Chen quickly changed the subject, saying, "Dad, do you know who arrested you this time?"
"Who?" Gu Beichi asked.
"It's the Zhou Family." Gu Chen shook his head and said, "Zhou Nanfeng has colluded with the Steel Tremor Sect you mentioned, and Zhou Nanfeng was also involved in Gu Changfeng's kidnapping of you. It's all to wipe out my father and me!"
Damn it!
Gu Beichi's face flushed red, and he cursed loudly. A few seconds later, he slammed his fist on the bed, clearly furious!
Gu Changfeng, his elder brother, still wouldn't let them off the hook even at this point!
The Zhou Family is even more despicable; they've already broken off the engagement, yet they're still so aggressive!
I will strive to cultivate diligently!
Gu Beichi gritted his teeth and said, "Now that my meridians have recovered, once I return to the Bone-Forge Realm, I'm going to teach the Zhou Family a lesson!"
Gu Chen sighed and said, "Dad, have you forgotten? This time, it's the Steel Tremor Sect that's holding you hostage. With the Steel Tremor Sect backing Zhou Family, even if you've reached the Revolving Illumination Realm, you might not be able to handle them."
Gu Beichi was stunned upon hearing this.
Yes, the Steel Tremor Sect is like a ferocious beast, as imposing as a mountain, to Gu Beichi now. Even before, he had no power to fight against it!
"Then what should I do?" Gu Beichi clenched his fists, extremely frustrated, and said, "I can't just watch them hurt you!"
His father's words showed no concern for him, but rather for Gu Chen, which warmed his heart and made him want to blurt everything out.
But he held back and said, "Dad, don't worry, I've already entrusted Senior Zhao to handle this matter for us. During this time, you should stay home and cultivate. Leave the company affairs to Zhu Jian. Besides, Dad, your most important thing right now is to become a martial artist again. Money and such are just external things."
Why should Senior Zhao help us?
Gu Beichi said, "He helped me repair my meridians and saved me this time. That's already a huge favor. Chen'er, I don't know what your relationship is, but the Steel Tremor Sect isn't the Zhou Family. Don't make enemies for Senior Zhao!"
Gu Chen said, "Dad, I know you have a kind heart and don't like owing others, but Senior Zhao did all this voluntarily!"
"Chen'er!" Gu Beichi's face darkened. "I told you long ago, one shouldn't accept undeserved rewards! It's Zhao's business if he's willing, but we can't push our luck! There's no need to involve Zhao in this matter; it's a conflict between us, the Gu Family, and the Zhou Family!"
Gu Chen knew his father's personality all too well. To put it nicely, he had principles; to put it bluntly, he was stubborn. If it weren't for this personality, he wouldn't have been kicked out of the Gu Family if he had said a few nice words to his grandfather. Therefore, Gu Chen had no choice but to say, "Dad, actually, Zhao Bo and I are master and apprentice!"
Gu Chen's words didn't explicitly name the master and disciple, but Gu Beichi was still visibly shaken!
Immediately, he stared at Gu Chen in utter horror, his body trembling uncontrollably with excitement, and exclaimed, "Chen'er, what did you just say?!"
"I told you, we're master and disciple! But I kept it a secret before because Senior Zhao wouldn't let me tell you, because he didn't want Father to have too much of a psychological burden." Gu Chen said, enunciating each word clearly, "Senior Zhao said I have extraordinary talent and insisted on establishing a master-disciple relationship. Moreover, the power behind him is no less than that of the Steel Tremor Sect. If you leave it to him to handle, Dad, you have absolutely no reason to worry!"
"So that's how it is!" Gu Beichi burst into tears, finally understanding everything!
No wonder a master like Zhao Bo was so polite to me, no wonder he went to such lengths to treat my meridians, no wonder he was willing to get involved in the Gu Family's affairs—it turns out, that's the reason!
"Dad, why are you crying?"
Gu Chen felt a little flustered.
"It's nothing, it's nothing. I'm just happy, I'm so happy for you!"
Gu Beichi burst into laughter.
The Gu Family father and son were in such dire straits, yet Heaven had shown mercy. It turned out that his precious son was so exceptionally talented! Otherwise, how could Zhao Bo, merely a disciple, have condescended to treat him and shelter them from the storm?
Gu Changfeng, you're all wrong!
My son will surely be an exceptionally talented person in the future!
"Chen'er, you've kept this from your father for so long!" Gu Beichi wiped away his tears, his eyes shining as he looked at Gu Chen and laughed.
"Dad, isn't this a last resort?" Gu Chen seemed to sense Gu Beichi's excitement, and then took out a secret manual he had prepared beforehand from his bosom, saying, "Father, you should stop cultivating the Gu Family Demon-Slaying Art. During this time, you should cultivate this technique and strive to recover to the Initiation Realm as soon as possible."
"The Secret Records of Divine Light?" Upon hearing the name, Gu Beichi sensed its extraordinary nature and asked in surprise, "Did Senior Zhao give this to you?"
I guess so.
Gu Chen mumbled.
Actually, this cultivation method originated from a fallen major sect on Heavenly Nether Star. After Gu Chen established the Heavenly Pivot Sect, he collected numerous cultivation methods and insights from various sects and established the Divine Cloud Scripture Repository. This cultivation method was among the best of them. There was once a cultivator at the same Divine Emperor level who also practiced this method. When it was revealed that it had appeared, countless people fought tooth and nail for it, but in the end, it was Gu Chen who obtained it.
However, in order to match Gu Beichi's current cultivation level, Gu Chen made some modifications. Only the cultivation methods of the first few volumes are used. With Gu Chen's current methods, it is not difficult to restore his father to the Bone-Forge Realm.
"However, this technique must not be revealed," Gu Chen said. "I hope Father remembers."
"The son is starting to lecture his father?" Gu Beichi chuckled, but there was no hint of displeasure in his words. Instead, he nodded and said, "Don't worry, Chen'er, I know all of this. I'll burn it after I memorize it."
Although Gu Beichi had feelings for the Gu Clan, he also knew that rebuilding the Gu Clan Demon-Slaying Art was not a quick way to improve his cultivation. In the eyes of someone like Zhao Bo, that technique was probably too outdated.
He urgently needed to restore his cultivation level, so he readily accepted.
"Good!"
Gu Chen said, "Then Father, please rest for a while. I'll go out and check on Uncle Liu's injuries."
"Hmm." Gu Beichi nodded.
After Gu Chen left, Gu Beichi looked at the closed door and sighed, "Son, you've grown up..."
He had said this before, but mostly it was just self-comfort. Now, he truly felt it. Before long, he lowered his head and began to peruse the "Secret Records of Divine Light".
"Senior Zhao's sect is truly profound and extensive; they actually gave away this cultivation technique so readily!"
In less than ten minutes, Gu Beichi showed a look of horror.
This martial arts manual, even just the introductory chapters, is far superior to the Gu Clan Demon-Slaying Art!
At the same time, the black market.
In the VIP reception room, Zhao Bo and Lu Fan are sitting opposite each other.
Lu Fan's face was full of embarrassment, and his brows were filled with hesitation and confusion.
"Steward Lu, I've made myself very clear," Zhao Bo said calmly. "Whether you accept this or not, you must give me an answer."