From Zhao Bo, Gu Chen learned about his background.
In Huaxia, many large families and sects keep servants, and Zhao Bo is one of them.
Moreover, because his ancestors for three generations had served the Zhao Family, from the day he was born, he had no choice in his fate and could only become a servant of the Zhao Family.
But Zhao Bo was different from his father and grandfather. He was rebellious from a young age and did not keep the family's honor and disgrace and unwavering loyalty in his heart.
In his mind, if Sun Wukong could Havoc in Heaven, why should he be imprisoned in the Zhao Family and forced to serve for generations?
So, when he was sixteen, from the moment he first sneaked into the teaching pavilion of the Zhao Family compound, this thought was like a sapling planted in his heart, taking root and sprouting uncontrollably.
The Scripture Pavilion is where the Zhao Family teaches martial arts to the younger generation. Every day, different elders give lessons and guidance to the younger generation.
After finishing his tasks, Zhao Bo would secretly listen outside the attic. Over time, he learned some common sense and theories about martial arts.
However, after listening to it for a long time, one can't help but want to put it into practice.
Three months later, Zhao Bo gradually figured out the techniques of meridian circulation, and six months later, he became a martial artist at the Initiation Realm.
However, the teachings at the Scripture Pavilion were too superficial, and because of his special status, he could only study in a dark corner, making progress intermittently and very slowly.
Even so, Zhao Bo did not give up his desire to cultivate. He continued to go to the Scripture Pavilion to study every day. However, as the saying goes, "He who walks by the river will eventually get wet." Although Zhao Bo was very careful, he was still discovered.
After being caught by the young master of the Zhao Family, Zhao Bo was not only severely beaten, but his parents also suffered as a result.
In a large family, everyone cherishes their possessions. How could something as important as the family's martial arts tradition be stolen by a servant? Moreover, there are dozens of servants like Zhao Bo in the Zhao Family. When they reach a certain age, they will be taught some basic skills and serve as assassins or thugs.
But Zhao Bo dared to steal the techniques, which was a grave mistake!
As a result, Zhao Bo's father not only had both legs broken, but was also expelled from the Zhao Family, and soon after, news of his death arrived.
Zhao Bo, on the other hand, was assigned to even heavier physical labor, and was tortured to the point of being unrecognizable every day.
Finally, at the age of twenty, Zhao Bo could no longer hold back. In order to avenge the Zhao Family, he sneaked into the Zhao Family's library and stole the first three chapters of the family's secret martial arts manual, "The Undying Divine Skill," before running away from the Zhao Family.
Having concealed his identity, Zhao Bo arrived in Zhou City.
Despite decades of cultivation, including the top-tier Huaxia martial art "Undying Divine Skill," Zhao Bo's talent was not particularly high. Coupled with the lack of guidance, he was unable to break through to the Revolving Illumination Realm, let alone seek revenge against the Zhao Family.
If it weren't for Gu Chen's appearance, Zhao Bo would probably still be just a crazy old man pretending to be insane at the entrance of the black market, relying on getting beaten up to "cultivate".
"... Master, that's the end of my story."
After Zhao Bo finished speaking, he looked at Gu Chen, let out a heavy sigh, and his face was full of complicated emotions.
"I see."
Gu Chen nodded. Although he had already guessed some of it, he could only see how much the old man was suppressing his feelings after Zhao Bo said it.
For the past few decades in Zhou City, he has probably lived like a rat in the sewers, never daring to show his face.
It's so dark it's never seen the light of day!
"Master, now you know about my background," Zhao Bo said in a deep voice. "And the Zhao Family is one of the Five Great Families of Huaxia, and it is said that there is a sect supporting the Zhao Family, and it is not a sect in Huaxia!"
"The Five Great Families!" Gu Chen narrowed his eyes. Of course he knew about the Five Great Families. Although his Gu Family was quite prominent in the Shangjing, they could not be considered Five Great Families.
And including the Zhao Family, the Hua Family, which he had contacted with Elder Hua some time ago, also seems to be one of them.
However, Gu Chen didn't care and instead asked, "You just said that the Zhao Family has a sect behind them, and it's not a sect from Huaxia. What do you mean by that?"
Zhao Bo for a moment before speaking, "I've heard people say that in certain parts of Huaxia, there's a special entrance that leads to a place like a paradise, where the spiritual energy is incredibly abundant—a haven for cultivators. But entering that place is far too difficult for ordinary martial artists. By the way, Master, you're from the Shangjing Gu Family. It seems the Gu Family also has a powerful force behind the scenes in the Land of Heaven and Earth. You should know about this place too."
"The Land of Heaven and Earth and Earth?" Gu Chen suddenly asked.
"Yes, yes!" Zhao Bo said, "It is the Land of Heaven and Earth! The Land of Heaven and Earth is known as the Boundless Heaven and Earth, encompassing all things!"
"Interesting."
A smile appeared on Gu Chen's lips. When he met Sun Jiangman and the others before, he didn't know what this Land of Heaven and Earth was. Now, after hearing Zhao Bo's explanation, he finally understood.
Huaxia is a paradise for martial arts, and the Land of Heaven and Earth is considered a sacred place for martial arts.
There are definitely more than just martial artists at the Revolving Illumination Realm inside; there should also be higher-level martial artists, similar to those at the Innate Realm.
The Zhao Family's "Undying Divine Skill" contains some profound mysteries of immortal cultivation, and it must have been passed down from there; otherwise, it wouldn't have caught the eye of his master back then.
"Master, the Zhao Family family is very powerful. I don't want to implicate you. If they really come after me, I will take the blame myself." Zhao Bo interrupted Gu Chen's reverie and said, word by word.
"What are you saying?"
Gu Chen snapped out of his daze and said coldly, "Even if the Zhao Family comes from the Land of Heaven and Earth, our Heavenly Pivot Sect is not necessarily afraid of them. Besides, with me here, as long as you are my disciple, you can rest assured!"
"Master!" Zhao Bo was moved when he heard Gu Chen's promise.
"No need to say more," Gu Chen said. "I have one more question for you. After the Zhao Family killed your father, and you stole the cultivation technique and left, did you ever think about revenge?"
Revenge?!
These words, like a bolt of lightning, tore through Zhao Bo's mind.
This caused his body to tremble violently involuntarily!
These two words had been constantly echoing in his mind for a long time; how could he not have thought about them!
However, his strength and talent are limited. If it weren't for Gu Chen, he would still be in the Bone-Forge Realm!
How could he possibly contend with the Zhou Family family, one of the Five Great Families, a behemoth in Huaxia? Seeking revenge was simply a pipe dream!
Even now that he has reached the Revolving Illumination Realm, this thought can no longer be ignited in his heart, because he knows that it is unrealistic!
The Zhao Family will not lack Revolving Illumination Realm!
Even the Water Cloud Sect, which is several levels below the Zhao Family, couldn't defeat him when two elders joined forces. How could he possibly contend with the Zhao Family?!
"Master, the Zhao Family's power is too strong..." Zhao Bo looked at Gu Chen's gaze and knew exactly what he was thinking, but his lips trembled as he forced himself to say, "I estimate..."
"You just need to answer me: yes or no!"
Gu Chen interrupted Zhao Bo without any politeness, saying, "Leave the rest to me!"