Chapter 189: Mountain Descent and Mission
Chapter 189: Mountain Descent and Mission
Three days later.
In Gu He's courtyard.
At this moment, Gu He was leisurely sitting in the pavilion.
Outside the pavilion stood four figures—Liu Ling, Xiao Yixian, Nalan Yanran, and Qing Lin.
"Master, why did you suddenly summon all of us? Do you have any instructions?" Liu Ling looked at Gu He in the pavilion and couldn't help but feel puzzled.
Early this morning, Gu He had called him to the courtyard, and upon arrival, he found the other senior sisters here as well. Faintly, Liu Ling felt that his master probably had some important announcement.
On the side, Xiao Yixian, Nalan Yanran, and Qing Lin also looked at Gu He with curiosity and uncertainty.
To be honest, since becoming disciples, such a grand gathering seemed to be the first time in history.
They each speculated on what their master might instruct.
Gu He glanced over them and, seeing that all his disciples were present, he slowly stood up.
Looking at the four disciples in front of him, Gu He calmly said, "Starting today, all of you will go down the mountain."
"Down the mountain?"
Hearing Gu He's words, the four of them were all stunned, their faces filled with confusion.
"Master, why are we going down the mountain? Is there something you need us to do?" Liu Ling hesitated for a moment and asked.
Gu He didn't beat around the bush and directly said, "From birth until now, none of you have experienced life-and-death battles. Human potential erupts like a volcano only when life is threatened. Your previous lukewarm cultivation will probably never make you true powerhouses!"
"So, the reason I called you here is to let you go down the mountain for some time to gain experience."
"Go down the mountain for experience?"
Hearing this, the four were all puzzled, feeling that it came out of nowhere.
Why would their master suddenly want them to go down the mountain for experience?
"Master, our strength is still weak. Isn't it a bit dangerous to go out for experience?" Liu Ling spoke with a hint of worry.
From childhood to now, he had never left the imperial capital, let alone gain experience outside.
In Liu Ling's mind, the outside world was full of countless dangers, with a slight carelessness leading to life-threatening situations.
This made Liu Ling have a kind of fear towards the outside world.
Now, with his master suddenly suggesting that they go down the mountain for experience, Liu Ling suddenly felt caught off guard and a bit scared.
"Coward!"
Seeing the fear and worry on Liu Ling's face, Gu He was somewhat dissatisfied, his face showing a dark expression.
It seemed that he had protected these little guys too well, making them live too comfortably.
There was not a trace of the heart of a powerhouse in them.
"For each of you, master has been conducting special training every day. I didn't do this to let you cower in this small Jia Ma Empire for the rest of your lives."
"Cultivators must possess the heart of a powerhouse."
"In the future, I hope that all of you can stand on your own, step out of the Jia Ma Empire, and go to the Central Plains where strong people are as numerous as clouds!"
"Your performance has truly disappointed me!"
"If you don't want to go down the mountain for experience, then get lost! I, Gu He, don't need useless disciples like you!"
This time, Gu He, rarely showed no mercy and went into a furious tirade against Liu Ling.
Gu He's scolding made Liu Ling's body tremble involuntarily. He was genuinely scared. It was the first time he had seen his master this angry.
"Master, disciple knows his mistake."
Liu Ling's face showed a sense of shame, and he lowered his voice to admit his fault.
Then, Liu Ling directly knelt down on the ground with a thump, his voice carrying a hint of crying, "Master, please don't kick me out."
"Liu Ling, as the senior brother, you must set an example and take responsibility!"
Seeing this scene, Gu He's face softened slightly, and he spoke in a deep voice.
"In this upcoming mountain descent, you must take the lead."
Upon hearing this, Liu Ling's face showed regret, and a hint of determination flashed in his eyes. "Yes, Master."
Gu He nodded, then looked at Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yixian, and spoke more slowly, "What about you? Any objections?"
Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yixian shook their heads decisively, saying in unison, "Disciples have no objections."
"I don't have any objections either."
Just at this moment, a voice, obviously a beat slower, sounded timidly. It was Qing Lin.
Seeing this, Gu He recognized that Qing Lin, who was standing aside, had just been frightened by his sudden anger.
Feeling a bit remorseful, Gu He softened his gaze and looked at Qing Lin, saying gently, "Qing Lin, you're still young. This time, you will stay in the sect."
Upon hearing this, Qing Lin looked somewhat disheartened. Her emerald green eyes blinked and glanced at Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yixian beside her, showing some reluctance.
"Master, can I go down the mountain for experience with my second and third senior sisters?" Qing Lin, with a hint of reluctance, asked in a timid voice.
Gu He shook his head, his expression becoming serious. "No, going down the mountain for experience is not child's play. You are still young, and your cultivation is too low. Following them will only be a burden."
Seeing the disappointment in the little girl's eyes, Gu He continued to comfort her in a gentle tone, "You stay in the sect and cultivate. When your cultivation breaks through to the Five-Star Dou Master realm, I will let you go down the mountain."
Upon hearing this, Qing Lin nodded. With her current cultivation speed, it wouldn't be long before she broke through to the Five-Star Dou Master realm.
Gu He then looked at Liu Ling, Nalan Yanran, and Xiao Yixian again, saying mildly, "Since none of you have objections, I will now assign you missions for the descent."
Gu He's gaze then fell on Liu Ling, instructing, "Liu Ling, as the eldest senior brother, step forward."
Without hesitation, Liu Ling got up and approached the pavilion.
"This time, your mission will be in the Tagore Great Desert," Gu He said calmly.
The Tagore Great Desert had abundant fire attribute energy, making it the most suitable place for Liu Ling. Gu He had this idea during their previous visit to the desert.
"Tagore Great Desert?"
Hearing this, Liu Ling's heart shook. That was the territory of the Snake-People Clan!
With his current strength, how could he ensure his safety?
Liu Ling felt a bit afraid but dared not show it, fearing that Gu He would get angry again.
Gu He continued, "Your mission has three points. First, go to the Stone Desert City and establish the largest mercenary group. Second, reach the Dou Spirit realm. Third, breakthrough to become a fifth-grade alchemist."
Liu Ling had never experienced combat with others, and conflicts were almost unavoidable between different mercenary groups, whether between them or between mercenary groups and the Snake-People Clan.
Gu He's intention was to let Liu Ling grow through battles among the mercenary groups.
Upon hearing this, Liu Ling was stunned for a moment, then responded without hesitation, "Disciple obeys!"
(End of this chapter)
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