However, Gu Beichi's aura erupted quickly and disappeared even faster; in no time, it vanished completely.
It was as if nothing had ever happened!
Then, he took a few steps forward, entered the Gu Family's gate, looked around, and said, "It seems there are quite a few old friends here today. Brother, it's your birthday today, and you've invited so many people, but you didn't send me an invitation. That really makes me a little sad."
No one spoke, and none of them dared to meet Gu Beichi's gaze.
Back then, Gu Beichi was exceptionally talented and arrogant in the Shangjing, making him the most likely genius to reach the Revolving Illumination Realm.
Unfortunately, Gu Beichi failed twice in his Revolving Illumination Realm. On his last attempt, he was expelled from the Gu Family Gu Family for wasting resources and posing a threat of betrayal.
And now, he's actually back!
Is he here for revenge? Or does he have another purpose?!
Gu Changfeng did not answer, but his face was as dark and gloomy as if covered by a storm cloud.
Clearly, he had also sensed Gu Beichi's aura, but he simply did not believe that Gu Beichi could reach the Revolving Illumination Realm in just half a year! Or even reach a point where he could contend with the entire Gu Family!
After all, Gu Beichi had lost his resources after being expelled from the Gu Family. In addition, his Gu Beichi were almost completely blocked after his second breakthrough failed, making him a cripple. How could he possibly still cultivate martial arts, let alone advance further!
It's just a smokescreen, created using some special martial arts technique!
Thinking of this, Gu Changfeng glanced behind him, seemingly wanting to see if anyone else was following Gu Beichi.
"Big brother!"
At this moment, it was Qin Yue who broke the silence first, exclaiming in surprise!
As the current head wife of the Gu Family, Qin Yue was sitting next to Gu Changfeng. But at this moment, she saw Gu Beichi carrying someone in his hand. Although the person was unconscious, Qin Yue was absolutely certain that she would not mistake him!
It was her eldest brother, Qin Dahe!
The Qin Family used to be a middle-class family in the Shangjing, but they later fell into decline and were wiped out. It wasn't until Qin Yue married into the Gu Family that they had a chance to turn their fortunes around!
Of the remaining members of her in-laws' family, besides Qin Yue, there was only her eldest brother Qin Dahe.
Today, Qin Dahe was outside greeting guests with Gu Kang. Gu Kang came in to announce the gifts and take charge of the overall situation, while Qin Dahe waited outside until it was time to come in for the meal.
Unexpectedly, he was captured by Gu Beichi!
With Qin Yue's exclamation, many guests around saw Qin Dahe in Gu Beichi's hand. Everyone was from Shangjing, so they were naturally familiar with Qin Dahe, and they looked at Gu Beichi in disbelief.
Gu Beichi not only returned to the Shangjing, but also took Qin Dahe hostage!
What was he doing at the Gu Family? It seemed the answer was obvious!
There were some martial artists at the entrance of the courtyard, but they all unconsciously parted to make way for him. In the silence, Gu Beichi slowly carried Qin Dahe into the courtyard.
"Gu Beichi! You traitor to the Gu Family, release Elder Qin!!"
Gu Changfeng remained silent, for as the former head of the family, he also possessed his own pride.
At this moment, an elder of the Gu Family stepped forward, and in a fit of rage, pointed at Gu Beichi and roared.
"What right do you have to lecture me?" Gu Beichi glanced at the elder and said coldly, "Gu Wu, the mark on your chest has actually advanced to the level of elder. Being Gu Changfeng's dog, you really know how to eat bones."
"Presumptuous!"
This man was Gu Beichi's cousin. He stepped forward and angrily shouted, "Gu Beichi, you wasted so many family resources and even caused the death of the old man. The family spared your and your son's lives out of old friendship, but you don't know what's good for you and dare to come back!"
"Did he kill the old man?" A sharp glint flashed across Gu Beichi's face. He ignored Gu Wu and turned to Gu Changfeng, saying, "Brother, while I was gone, is this how you instigated the Gu Family's disciples?"
"You dare to do it, but not admit it?" Gu Changfeng slightly raised his chin, glancing sideways at Gu Beichi, his tone unchanged, and said, "I've already pardoned you once, Gu Beichi. Leave immediately today, and I'll pretend nothing happened. Otherwise, if I don't take action, no one in the Gu Family will tolerate you!"
"Is that what you think too?" Gu Beichi looked at the Gu Family's side.
Those people dared not meet Gu Beichi's gaze, but some even glared at him angrily.
Gu Beichi laughed in exasperation. This enormous accusation had been pinned on him, and he had only just realized it!
Gu Changfeng is indeed ruthless and heartless!
Previously, Gu Beichi only focused on cultivation and never cultivated any relationship with the Gu Family. It is estimated that in the past six months, after he was expelled from the Gu Family, Gu Changfeng has portrayed him as an utterly wicked person.
"Gu Beichi, today is the patriarch's birthday. Get out now, it's not too late!"
Gu Wu roared.
"I've come to the Gu Family today, and I have no intention of leaving!"
After saying that, Gu Beichi didn't even look at Gu Wu and continued walking towards the center of the courtyard.
"You brat!" Gu Wu was furious. Gu Beichi dared to ignore him.
Before he could make a move, Gu Beichi had already looked at him with eyes devoid of emotion, like a venomous snake. Involuntarily, Gu Wu's heart trembled, and he took a step back.
In that one step, Gu Beichi brushed past him. The next second, Gu Wu froze, then flew backward!
It crashed heavily to the ground!
Nobody saw how Gu Beichi moved!
But just as Gu Wu landed, Gu Beichi had already arrived at the very center of the courtyard. He smiled faintly and said, "Brother, your birthday banquet is quite lively. Now that you're receiving gifts, shouldn't you also return the favor to us, father and son?"
hiss--
Everyone gasped and stood up simultaneously, their eyes fixed on Gu Beichi!
It felt as if Gu Beichi completely ignored the presence of the martial artists around him. He stood in the center on his own, and as he finished speaking, he casually tossed Qin Dahe's body to the ground.
Arrogant and overbearing!
This is still the same genius from the Gu Family from over a decade ago!
They're so arrogant even with so many of them around!
"Gu Beichi, you're asking for death!"
Gu Wu, who was "forced back" to the ground by Gu Beichi, was a martial artist in the Mid-stage Bone Forging Realm!
After a moment of shock, he became enraged, scrambled to his feet, and leaped to the center of the courtyard, his face terribly grim.
"You outcast, kneel down before me!"
Gu Wu roared, his hand on Gu Beichi's shoulder, his five fingers forming claws, almost gripping Gu Beichi's bones, and then he pulled hard.
To his astonishment, Gu Beichi not only stood perfectly still, but remained completely motionless. At that moment, all his strength seemed to have vanished without a trace. He naturally couldn't believe that a cripple like Gu Beichi could possess such formidable abilities, so he increased his strength again, but the result remained the same!