Who is it?
Uncle Liu's face darkened, and when Zhao Bo appeared, his body suddenly unleashed an aura.
Late-stage Initiation Realm!
Although Uncle Liu was a servant, he was still a servant of the Gu Family. He had been with Gu Beichi since he was a child, so Gu Beichi had also given him martial arts instruction back then.
From the moment Gu Chen was reborn, he sensed that Uncle Liu was a martial artist.
However, Uncle Liu lacked talent and had limited exposure to different levels of knowledge, so even at his advanced age, he was still only at the Late-stage Initiation Realm. His perception was limited, so even though Gu Chen was reborn and directly broke through to the Bone-Forge Realm, he was completely unaware of it, and he was even more unaware of Gu Chen tinkering with medicinal herbs in the room.
However, as a servant, Uncle Liu was dutiful and almost never left home, nor did he interfere in Gu Beichi's affairs outside. But whenever it concerned the family, he would step in immediately!
"Uncle Liu, don't do it!"
Gu Chen said, "This is the senior I invited!"
"Senior?"
Gu Beichi's expression hardened, and he then looked at Zhao Bo.
Although his meridians were severed and he became a cripple, it didn't mean he lacked discernment.
When Zhao Bo came out, he immediately felt a pressure, a sense of oppression from a powerful person.
"This is..." Gu Beichi's gaze sharpened.
"My name is Zhao Bo, and I'm a friend of... classmate Gu Chen." Zhao Bo coughed lightly.
"Zhao Bo?" Gu Beichi thought for a moment, but couldn't find the name. That was normal, though; since arriving in Zhou City, he hadn't met many people, especially martial artists.
"Senior Zhao, my father needs you to prove your strength," Gu Chen said in a deep voice.
Zhao Bo immediately realized what was happening, let out a muffled groan, and his cultivation level was no longer concealed, unleashing an astonishing aura!
Boom!
Suddenly, a gust of wind, like a whirlwind, swept in, causing all the objects in the house, including curtains and screens, to flutter loudly!
Sensing this aura, Gu Beichi's expression changed drastically. He immediately stood up from the sofa and exclaimed, "The Revolving Illumination Realm!"
He was incredibly excited. He had once been at the Peak Bone-Forge Realm, and had almost reached that level during his seclusion!
Therefore, he was extremely familiar with the aura that Zhao Bo was currently exuding!
"You're Grandmaster?!"
"Yes." Zhao Bo nodded.
Sensing Zhao Bo's aura, Uncle Liu felt a wave of fear wash over him. Luckily, luckily he hadn't attacked! This was Grandmaster Realm! He was two major realms above him. If he had attacked, he could have easily obliterated him with just a flick of his finger!
"Senior Zhao!"
After getting up, Gu Beichi hurriedly went to Zhao Bo and said, "I'm sorry, my son is naughty. Please forgive him if he has disturbed you, senior."
Grandmaster Realm is a powerful being anywhere, even in the Shangjing.
Moreover, this realm has long since transcended the mundane world and is not subject to legal control, much like ancient knights-errant, acting as they please. And those who can govern them are only sects and martial artists of the same level.
Gu Beichi was so terrified because he still didn't believe that Gu Chen would know a Grandmaster Realm expert. He thought that his son had caused trouble and now the person in charge had come knocking on his door.
"Mr. Gu, please don't..."
Seeing that Gu Beichi was actually about to bow to him, Zhao Bo broke out in a cold sweat and hurriedly helped him up to prevent him from falling. This was his master's father, or rather, his grandmaster. If he accepted the bow, wouldn't he be shortening his lifespan by many years?
Furthermore, although Gu Chen didn't speak, Zhao Bo wouldn't dare let Gu Beichi actually bow just because of his gaze.
Zhao Bo composed himself, then said sternly, "You flatter me. I address Young Master Gu as a friend, and his father is naturally my elder."
These words shocked Gu Beichi.
Is this even possible? Grandmaster Realm martial artist treating him like an elder? You must know that Grandmaster Realm martial artists are all proud and arrogant. As a cripple, there's no way he would say something like that.
He looked at his son, his face full of disbelief, unable to fathom this relationship.
But what he didn't know was that Zhao Bo had actually gained an advantage by saying that.
"Dad, Senior Zhao is a very easygoing and unpretentious person, so please don't stand on ceremony with him." Gu Chen finally couldn't stand it anymore, coughed lightly, and said, "Senior Zhao has been standing at the door for quite a while."
"Yes, yes, it was my mistake! Senior, your presence is an honor to grace my humble abode. Please have a seat!" Having been away from the Shangjing for so long, Gu Beichi had not been in contact with any martial artists, let alone Grandmaster Realm one. So he was a little at a loss for words. Now that he had come to his senses, he immediately welcomed Zhao Bo into the house.
Uncle Liu specially brought out some top-grade Pu'er tea from the Shangjing and brewed it. This kind of tea only has a production of a few hundred catties a year. It is Gu Beichi's treasure. He has been in Zhou City for so long, and he only took out a catty as a gift when entertaining Zhou Nanfeng.
"I won't drink the tea."
Zhao Bo cut straight to the point, saying, "Boss Gu, I heard from your son that your meridians are broken. May I examine them? Perhaps I can help."
"Well!"
Gu Beichi's voice trembled, clearly indicating his excitement, and then he reached out his hand.
Zhao Bo placed three fingers on Gu Beichi's wrist and then fell silent.
In the silent space, only Gu Beichi's tense and anxious heartbeat could be heard. Then, Zhao Bo's expression turned grim. A few minutes later, he released his wrist and said, "Boss Gu, your meridians seem to be in a bit of a predicament. Did they suddenly burst during your training?"
"Yes." Gu Beichi's face darkened, and he said, "Back then, I wanted to break through the barrier of the Bone-Forge Realm and reach the Revolving Illumination Realm, so I was a bit too eager for quick success, which ultimately led to a qi deviation. It's possible that at that time, my body already had a hidden ailment, and after less than a year of recuperation, I started cultivating again, which caused my meridians to burst."
"Why don't you come and take a look, Brother Gu?"
Zhao Bo released his hand and handed it to Gu Chen.
Gu Beichi was surprised, then said anxiously, "Senior, am I very seriously ill? Is there no cure? My family has asked many people to examine me, but the final result is that I have no hope of repairing my meridians in this lifetime. If you have no way, just tell me, I can accept it."
"No," Zhao Bo said again, "Brother Gu, take a look?"
"Let me take a look."
Gu Chen immediately took his father's hand and then checked his pulse.
Gu Beichi really couldn't understand what Zhao Bo was trying to do, but seeing his son's sincere expression, he still didn't pull his hand away.
However, he didn't really hold out much hope. His son was just an ordinary person who probably didn't even know how to listen to a pulse, so how could he possibly understand the eight extraordinary meridians of a martial artist?