Supreme Sword Exalt

Outside, the three exchanged glances while watching Gu Han’s expression. Could he really have forgotten the technique? He’s so unreliable!

Meanwhile, inside the consciousness space, Gu Han thought of stabbing the black shadow a few times. However, remembering how the shadow’s soul power had been severely depleted while helping him find the hidden acupoint, Gu Han’s heart softened.

In the end, he didn’t make a move. “Speak. What exactly do you want? If it’s about leaving, then don’t even bother.”

The shadow’s tone changed as he stared fixedly at Gu Han. “Kill my disciple! Even though you promised to teach him a lesson, it’s far from enough! Help me kill him, that bitch, and all those who betrayed me! I want them to taste the most painful deaths in the world!”

Gu Han raised an eyebrow. “You hate them that much?”

The shadow laughed sinisterly. “When those people harmed your father, how much did you hate them?”

“I wanted to skin them alive.”

The shadow’s face was almost twisted with rage. “My hatred is a hundred times greater than yours.”

Gu Han was silent for a moment, then nodded. “Understood. I promise you.”

The shadow stopped beating around the bush. “Good. Your flaw is—”

Gu Han interrupted him. “But how are you so sure I can help you get revenge? Do you actually trust me this much?”

The shadow was certain. “Intuition! My intuition has always been accurate.”

Gu Han thought for a moment. “Didn’t your intuition tell you that you’d be betrayed by your disciple?”

The shadow couldn’t quite hold its composure. “T-that’s not important! Anyway, Kid, although you’re thick-faced, black-hearted, sharp-tongued, quick to turn hostile, greedy, lustful... Hmm, haven’t seen that last one yet, but overall, even though you’re not a good person, you’re still ten thousand times better than that disciple of mine!”

Gu Han’s face darkened again. Motherfucker, is this even supposed to be a compliment?

He was afraid if he listened any longer, he wouldn’t be able to resist taking action. “Tell me, what exactly is the flaw!”

***

Outside, Gu Han suddenly opened his eyes, startling the three of them. “Done!”

He wore an expression of deep emotion. The shadow truly lives up to being a senior in this field! His method was simply too perfect!

Murong Yan’s eyes widened. “Brother Gu, did you finally recall it?”

Gu Han nodded. “Yes. The Art of Returning to Origin and Heart is a mid-grade Heaven tier technique. Cultivated to its peak, it can manifest an ancient dharma image, making one nearly invincible within the same realm.”

Despite the repeated objections from the three, Gu Han still recited the content of the Art of Returning to Origin and Heart. Aside from Murong Yan, Shen Xuan and Yang Ying listened. They were completely enchanted, clearly gaining significant insights.

Shen Xuan looked deeply moved. “That’s incredible. I never imagined a Heaven-tier technique could be so miraculous. Brother Gu, it’s such a precious thing!”

Yang Ying was stingy with his words. “I can’t repay with anything.”

Gu Han grandly waved his hand, saying in a casual and laidback tone, “No need to repay! It’s just a Heaven-tier technique, it’s nothing special. I’ve long wanted to give it to you all, just never had the chance.”

The three wore complex expressions. They thought Gu Han was deliberately trying to comfort them. In reality, Gu Han was telling the truth. Compared to the Great Evolution Sword Scripture, this technique was indeed nothing special.

Shen Xuan sighed regretfully. “What a pity. To use such a good thing as bait...”

Gu Han’s eyes widened. “Brother Shen, you didn’t really think I’d give them the complete technique, did you?”

Shen Xuan was stunned. “Huh? You mean to—”

“Do you think just the first five lines would work?”

Yang Ying shook his head upon hearing this. “It’s too much. Three lines are enough to drive them all mad.”

Gu Han said, “Indeed, Brother Yang and I truly share the greatest tacit understanding!”

Shen Xuan and Murong Yan exchanged a glance. Too devious! These two are the type who wouldn’t stop at anything for their schemes!

Suddenly, Murong Yan stared disdainfully at Yang Ying and Shen Xuan. “Eh? I thought you two weren’t participating? Who was it that caused trouble for Brother Gu just now? Why are you so eager? Kiss asses!”

The two blushed. They never imagined the perfect solution was in Gu Han’s hands all along! This way, this matter held almost no risk.

Shen Xuan was quick-witted. “I-I’ll go keep watch for you!”

Yang Ying hesitated for a moment. “I-I am rather familiar with the Yang family.”

Except for Murong Yan, the other three carefully discussed further, perfecting many details, before splitting up to act.

***

Just as Gu Han returned to the foot of Fengwu Court’s mountain, he saw a group of servants from the Yang and Meng families busily working there, seemingly planting something.

Ah Sha ordered those people nonstop, full of seriousness. “Here! And here! Aiya, you’re all so clumsy! You can’t even plant flowers properly!”

The servants were so busy to the point of spitting blood. Of course, they didn’t dare show the slightest dissatisfaction. Anyone who could make Yang Xiong and Meng Chuan bow their heads was not someone to provoke.

Gu Han looked at the completely transformed mountain gate, stunned. “Ah Sha? What’s going on?”

Ah Sha was overjoyed and rushed over excitedly. “Young Master!”

She then explained the whole situation to him.

Gu Han’s expression turned somewhat cold. “I see.”

The Yang and Meng families coming to his doorstep was something he hadn’t anticipated. Just wait. This matter isn’t over!

Ah Sha excitedly pointed around. “Young Master, what do you think? Is it pretty?”

Gu Han’s gaze softened and he patted her head. “It is! Since it’s home, it should look like one. Ah Sha, you’ve really grown up!”

Ah Sha looked down at herself, somewhat shy. “Young Master... it hasn’t grown that fast yet...”

Gu Han nearly spat out a mouthful of blood. I must absolutely not let that demoness wreak havoc anymore!

Later, when he met Yu Miao, he didn’t conceal anything and laid out his experiences and plan in full.

After listening, Yu Miao’s expression turned somewhat strange. “So, the one who assassinated the members of those two families was actually you.”

Gu Han felt a bit embarrassed. “I didn’t expect that they would suspect Senior Brother.”

Ah Sha tugged Gu Han’s sleeve. “Young Master, Senior Sister said she wanted to beat the person who framed Senior Brother to death...”

Gu Han was speechless.

Yu Miao was expressionless. “That’s not important. Senior Brother was born under a star of taking blame. A misunderstanding is just a misunderstanding. They can’t do anything to him anyway. But Junior Brother, you always manage to bring us surprises.”

Gu Han deeply agreed. When it came to taking blame, indeed, no one was more suited than Zuo Yang.

After thinking, he asked again, “Senior Sister, aren’t you going to ask me about the Heaven-tier technique? If you—”

Yu Miao shook her head. “There’s no need for that. No matter how good a technique is, it must suit oneself. Otherwise, it’s useless. The cultivation of Senior Brother and I differ from ordinary people. We have no use for such things.”

Gu Han only half-understood and even found it somewhat strange. Clearly, Zuo Yang and Yu Miao never cultivated, yet their cultivation levels were higher than anyone’s. It seemed that they were cultivating every moment, without pause.

Yu Miao shook her head. “Don’t overthink it. When your cultivation reaches a certain level in the future, you’ll understand.”

Gu Han didn’t dwell on it. After chatting a bit more, he prepared to take his leave.

Just then, Yu Miao called out to him, “Junior Brother, remember, no matter what you want to do, don’t hold back. Just go ahead and do it. If the sky falls, Senior Brother and I will hold it up. Even if we can’t hold it, there’s still Senior Sister! Fengwu Court may only have a few people, but we won’t be bullied by just anyone. Understood?”

Warmth filled Gu Han’s heart. “Yes!”

The feeling Yu Miao and Zuo Yang gave him was different from that of Murong Yan and the others. If Murong Yan and the others were friends, then Yu Miao and Zuo Yang were family. His true family!

***

At the Murong family estate.

After hearing Murong Yan’s account, Murong Yuan’s pupils contracted, expressing his awe toward Gu Tian, “Heaven-tier technique? Who would’ve thought! I’ve severely underestimated that man! Entering the forbidden zone and coming out alive, even obtaining a great opportunity! Remarkable, truly remarkable!”

Murong Yan pointed to her head, looking smug. “Ancestor, I’ve memorized the technique. Brother Gu said, if you help with this, this technique will be your thank-you gift! If you don’t help...”

“Then what?”

Murong Yan snorted. “Then forget it! I’ll let this technique rot in my memory, I won’t say a single word. Oh, and Senior Brother won’t either!”

Murong Yuan trembled with anger. “You girl, why do you always side with that kid?”

Murong Yan wasn’t having any of it. “Are you helping or not?! Ancestor, answer already!”

Murong Yuan heaved. “Let’s be clear first. I’ll help him not because of any Heaven-tier technique, but purely because I owed him a favor last time. The two absolutely must not be mixed together.”

Murong Yan looked skeptical. “Is that so? Ancestor, how about refusing the technique?”

Murong Yuan’s old face reddened. “I mean, since it’s already been brought back, then let’s just take a look.”

Murong Yan was speechless.

***

Time flew and ten days passed in a flash. Setting aside the chaos outside, no one dared to cause trouble at Fengwu Court anymore.

Inside the thatched hut, Gu Han sat cross-legged with closed eyes. Before him, essence crystals were piled into a small mountain, almost completely burying him. Streams of spirit qi converged into a vortex, continuously pouring into him. The spirit liquid within the spirit pool had accumulated to about one-third. He was at the third stage of the Essence Gathering realm.

Of course, the consumption was not small. With liquid spiritual power, five major hidden acupoints, and hundred-zhang spirit pools stacked together, the resources he consumed were almost dozens of times that of an ordinary person. Just breaking through to the third stage of Essence Gathering had used up almost one-third of his gains.

After consolidating his realm, he slowly opened his eyes, stopping his cultivation. The time was about right.

Beside him, Ah Sha knew what he intended to do. “Young Master, you must be careful when you go out!”

“Don’t worry, this plan is foolpro—”

Ah Sha shook her head with seriousness. “Young Master, it’s not that! It’s that shameless woman! If you meet her again, you absolutely must not be seduced by her!”

Gu Han’s face darkened. “Okay, if I see her again, I’ll cut her down on the spot!”

Ah Sha was instantly relieved.

***

At this moment, at the Northern Domain, where it bordered the Wild Forest.

One after another, two travel-worn figures hurried toward the agreed-upon meeting point. They were Yang Ying and Shen Xuan.

“Junior Brother Yang, if not for you, none of this would have been possible. I never expected you to be so meticulous, not overlooking even the smallest detail.” Shen Xuan gushed. “Our setup this time is enough to pass for the real thing. Heh, those who don’t know the truth would probably fall for it—hook, line, and sinker! I doubt even Elder Murong could tell the difference!”

Yang Ying remained silent, but the excitement in his eyes was impossible to conceal. We’re going to strike it rich! We’re going to make a huge fortune!

If successful, the profit would far exceed his imagination. He had long tossed out the words of refusal he’d spoken to Gu Han earlier. Following Gu Han could make big money! It’s truly fragrant!