Doupo: Rebirth of Gu He, Starting with a Strategy to Win Over Yun Yun

Chapter 36 Xiao Yan and Yan Ran Meet, the First Showdown BeginsHai Bodong scratched his head somewhat awkwardly.

”Hahaha, how would this old man know such things...”

Gu He patted the back of the flying Demonic Beast, signaling it to fly a bit faster.

The Demonic Beast’s wings flapped, piercing through the clouds.

Gu He looked at Yanran, his eyes carrying an unconscious hint of indulgence.

”It’s no wonder you have that thought; Yanran really is excellent. Even I almost couldn’t resist wanting to take her as my Disciple.”

Listening to Gu He’s sincere words, Nalan Yanran’s hands twisted together.

Gu He’s personal praise felt completely different from the daily flattery of the Sect’s Disciples or the boasts of her Family Elders.

Two Dou Huang level experts were competing to have her as a Disciple and inherit their legacy...

Nalan Yanran’s heart was filled with emotion.

She wasn’t arrogant, but she felt a sense of being loved from it.

”Giggle...”

She couldn’t help but chuckle, her face full of ease, the two long twin-tails tied behind her head bobbing like two happy little birds.

She no longer had the reserve and restraint she showed at the Sect or at home.

Gu He looked at Nalan Yanran’s slightly shy but exceptionally genuine smile, feeling a bit puzzled.

But his hand habitually rubbed her head.

”We are already flying east. It shouldn’t take long to reach Yan City. Think about what you’d like to eat.”

Nalan Yanran nodded. A pair of green jade pendants hung from her delicate earlobes, swaying gently, their tinkling sound like a moving movement played by mountain springs and reefs.

Her beautiful eyes flickered, wondering what she was thinking.

Amidst the whistling wind, Gu He heard the extremely familiar and pleasant System notification.

[Ding! Target’s Favorability towards the host has increased by 8%. Reward obtained: ’Earth Rank Advanced Secret Technique: Qiankun Prison Barrier Technique’!]

[Qiankun Prison Barrier Technique: When mountains, rivers, and seas all cease, and heaven and earth grow lonely, I am the prison. To activate this barrier technique, one must plant Qiankun Seeds in the four cardinal directions. Upon successful activation, a Qiankun Cage will manifest, trapping enemies within the barrier and significantly reducing their combat power.]

[Target’s Favorability towards host: 63%.]

Gu He accepted the reward and smiled softly.

This girl, Nalan Yanran, who knows what she’s imagined in her head...

But perhaps, she just wants a sense of being valued, unrelated to Family interests or Sect glory.

...

Flying swiftly all the way.

The group finally arrived at Yan City.

Looking from afar, this massive city resembled a prostrate ancient Vicious Beast.

The city was also extremely lively, with the boiling clamor filling the ears, shops lining the streets, and pedestrians like clouds.

Nalan Yanran observed the prosperous shops as they walked and tugged at Gu He’s sleeve.

”So many shops here are hanging the Mo Family sign!”

”Has the Mo Family already become the local tyrant in Yan City?”

Gu He nodded, his voice somewhat calm.

”Yes.”

”But there is no reason for a dog not to listen to its master...”

Gu He narrowed his eyes slightly. Yanran was momentarily suppressed by the Aura Gu He emitted, but she became even more resolute.

”Indeed, the Mo Family abuses its power. Our Cloud Mist Sect should rightfully take it back.”

Hai Bodong walked with his hands behind his back, listening to their conversation as they went. He suddenly said,

”That inn ahead looks decent. Let’s go in and rest for a bit.”

Gu He followed his gesture and glanced at the inn’s sign, which read:

”Mousso Garden”

A thought flashed through Gu He’s mind; he felt the name was somewhat familiar.

But he didn’t think much of it and led the two into the inn.

Nalan Yanran was wearing the Cloud Mist Sect Disciple uniform, a moon-white robe with a silver sword in the shape of a cloud embroidered on the wide sleeves.

The innkeeper recognized at a glance that Nalan Yanran was from the Cloud Mist Sect and had a remarkable background, not to mention she was accompanied by two men who looked quite powerful.

The owner stepped forward, bowing and nodding, and hurriedly opened top-quality rooms for the three of them.

Gu He was in no hurry to go to his room. Instead, he, Yanran, and Hai Bodong sat in a small booth in the lobby and ordered some of the inn’s dishes.

The booth was partitioned off by a large wooden screen, which had plum blossoms painted on it in an attempt at elegance.

The food was served quickly.

Gu He picked up the serving chopsticks and served Nalan Yanran the rice cakes she liked.

”Thank you, Elder!”

Yanran dipped the rice cake in sauce and ate it in a few bites.

Then she gave a joyful smile. When she laughed, her eyes curved into crescents, looking playful and cute.

Though she was proud and aloof in front of outsiders, beside Gu He, she was just a young girl with her own thoughts.

Suddenly—

*Smack!*

A loud sound, like a long object striking the counter, rang out.

The sound of something slicing through the air was sharp, even penetrating the screen’s obstruction.

Gu He frowned slightly and stood up, looking through the gaps in the screen at the situation in the lobby outside.

He thought to himself, it couldn’t really be such a coincidence, could it?

However, when his eyes landed on that figure in black clothes and a black robe, the corner of his mouth couldn’t help but twitch.

As expected—

It was Xiao Yan again.

Gu He sighed softly in his heart.

At this time, Nalan Yanran also came behind him and looked outside with him.

”Elder, is there someone you know out there?”

Nalan Yanran felt that anyone who could attract Gu He’s attention must be an old acquaintance.

Gu He nodded and said,

”You’ve met him too.”

Nalan Yanran was startled, her almond-shaped eyes going a bit blank.

”I’ve met him too?”

She looked toward the solitary black figure, trying to identify him.

”He... couldn’t be... Xiao Yan, right?”

Hai Bodong also looked at the black shadow. He frowned, finding him somewhat familiar, but he truly couldn’t recognize him.

”Xiao Yan? He is...?”

Gu He hadn’t expected that by snatching Hai Bodong’s opportunity, Hai Bodong wouldn’t know Xiao Yan. He could only explain,

”He was the husband Yanran was betrothed to before birth. Two years ago, Yanran went to his house to break the engagement... So, the Xiao Family and the Cloud Mist Sect have had some unpleasantness.”

Nalan Yanran bit her lip hard and didn’t speak.

The situation outside continued.

”Where did this bumpkin come from? How dare you criticize my Mo Family for being overbearing in Yan City?” The red-clothed woman holding a whip, the Second Young Miss of the Mo Family, sneered.

Xiao Yan shook his head, preparing to leave.

”Kid! You’re looking for death!” The red-clothed woman’s eyebrows shot up, and the long whip in her hand lashed out with a whistle.

Just as the whip was about to touch Xiao Yan’s body, red flames strangely surged out, the scorching fire melting the whip into ashes.

Immediately after, Xiao Yan picked up a small ornament from the counter. Red flames enveloped the ornament as it shot toward the red-clothed woman.

There was no lack of knowledgeable people in the lobby.

”Is that a Heavenly Flame?”

”No, it looks more like a Beast Fire...”

”To think this young man is actually an Alchemist...”

The flaming ornament was flying straight for the red-clothed woman’s face. If it hit, her pretty face would likely be ruined.

At that moment, a black figure rushed over and saved the woman.

*Clatter!*

The ornament fell to the ground and instantly turned to ash.

”Little brother, please stay your hand!”

”Linglin was too impulsive earlier. For the sake of my Mo Family, please do not lower yourself to her level!”

The man glanced at the ornament that had turned into scorching embers on the floor and said politely with cupped fists.

”Heh... Mo Family?” Xiao Yan sneered.

”Don’t think that just because you’re backed by the Cloud Mist Sect, you can be unscrupulous. One day, if you provoke someone you shouldn’t, even the Cloud Mist Sect won’t be able to protect you!”

The middle-aged man apologized repeatedly and then arranged a room for Xiao Yan.

...

Behind the screen, Gu He raised an eyebrow. He hadn’t expected that after Xiao Yan lost the opportunity for the Heavenly Flame, he would find another Beast Fire.

If he wasn’t mistaken, that should be the companion flame of the Rank 5 Demonic Beast, the Blazing Flame Tiger—

”Crimson Fire.”

Its power was about the same as the Amethyst Winged Lion King’s purple flame.

Beside Gu He, Nalan Yanran’s eyes were complicated.

She hadn’t expected that the youth she hadn’t seen in over two years had now become an Alchemist. It seemed he had found his own path to becoming strong.

And she...

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