Chapter 49: Gu Xun'er's Transformation

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"It has nothing to do with Xiao Yan. I still have some matters to attend to in the Northwestern Continent. This time, I might need to take quite a few things, and I also have some requests for Father."

Gu Xun'er was not surprised that her father knew about Xiao Yan. It would be strange if Gu Yuan didn't know.

Ling Ying's attempt to hide Xiao Yan from Gu Yuan was nothing more than a dreamer's fantasy.

Gu Yuan just wanted to keep Xun'er from getting involved in the clan's troubles too early, so he turned a blind eye to Gu Xun'er and that Xiao Yan.

Gu Yuan frowned when he heard Gu Xun'er's words.

"From Ling Ying's previous reports, Xun'er seemed to care a lot about that Xiao Family's Xiao Yan. You always rushed back to the Xiao Family as soon as you returned to the clan.

Why is it that now, when you mention Xiao Yan, there's not even a hint of emotion? And this girl has never made such a request to me before.

What exactly happened to you during your time at the Xiao Family? What has Ling Ying been doing? Why hasn't he reported anything?"

However, this wasn't Ling Ying's fault. Indeed, in his eyes, Gu Xun'er only occasionally went out shopping and spent most of her time at the Xiao Family, with nothing unusual happening.

It could only be said that Hun Changqing's Illusory Flower and Water Moon technique was flawless, leaving no trace for Ling Ying to detect.

Gu Yuan took a deep breath and said, "Xun'er, did something happen to you at the Xiao Family?"

Gu Xun'er smiled and shook her head. "No, Xun'er just participated in a test. When I revealed my Great Battlemaster cultivation, everyone was shocked. Father, am I very strong?"

Gu Yuan nodded instinctively, though he found it a bit strange. Great Battlemaster… it didn't seem very impressive…

However, as a father, he naturally had to acknowledge his beloved daughter's achievements when she was boasting in front of him.

"Those people also found it impressive, but Xun'er, as an Imperial Bloodline, is already sixteen years old and only has the strength of a Great Battlemaster.

"Back then, the divine bloodlines of other clans were already Battle Sovereigns or Battle Ancestors at Xun'er's age. But Xun'er was playing house with those frogs at the bottom of a well, which made Xun'er feel very ridiculous.

"Xun'er has reflected on her behavior over the years and realized it was indeed too childish and capricious. So, Xun'er has changed. Xun'er now wants to become stronger, much stronger. This is also the purpose of my return."

Gu Xun'er's beautiful eyes curved like a crescent moon as she smiled at Gu Yuan.

Hearing Gu Xun'er's words, Gu Yuan could see that she indeed had a strong determination to become stronger.

"Not bad. After all, Xun'er, as the Imperial Bloodline of the Gu Clan, has experienced the high life of the Martial Qi Continent from a young age.

"Now, running off to that small place and not seriously cultivating, leading to low strength, it's normal to feel ashamed when others praise you for your weak strength.

"Now that Xun'er wants to cultivate seriously and become stronger, it's a good thing. It seems Xun'er has matured through this experience."

Gu Yuan understood the key points in Gu Xun'er's words and looked at her with some satisfaction, nodding and saying, "It's a good thing that you can think this way. After all, you are the pride of our Gu Clan. As the saying goes, dragons do not associate with snakes. The fact that you can see through this now proves that you have matured."

Gu Xun'er nodded noncommittally.

Gu Yuan continued, "But… what about that Xiao Yan?"

"Xiao Yan is just a childhood playmate to me. When I first arrived at the Xiao Family, he sneaked into my room. I had Ling Ying set up an Illusionary Formation to see what Xiao Yan wanted in my room.

"Turns out, Xiao Yan saw my weakened body due to the seal of the Golden Emperor Heaven-Burning Flame and wanted to use his weak fighting qi to help me recover.

"I found him interesting and not bad-hearted. We became familiar, and I naturally became closer to him. When he became a waste, I helped him a lot.

"But now that he has recovered, I'm not his nanny. I won't do everything for him. Now, I only want to become stronger. If Xiao Yan stands in my way, don't blame me for not sparing the childhood friendship and eliminating him."

Hearing Gu Xun'er's words, Gu Yuan smiled and nodded. Gu Yuan naturally didn't like Xiao Yan, but because Gu Xun'er had valued him so much before, he had turned a blind eye and not intervened. Now, he was very satisfied with Gu Xun'er's current thoughts.

At this moment, his beloved daughter truly resembled the pride of the Gu Clan, rather than a naive and foolish girl who spent her days in the mud with those commoners.

Gu Yuan was in a very good mood, his smile almost uncontrollable.

"Xun'er, you've grown up."

But then he seemed to think of something and said, "If you want to become stronger, why do you want to go back? Wouldn't it be better to stay in the clan?"

Gu Xun'er shook her head when she heard Gu Yuan's words. "Father, staying in the clan to cultivate won't make you a true strong person. No matter how strong I become in the clan, I won't have the corresponding mental state.

"The Northwestern Continent has a chaotic place called the Black-Corner Region, where evil thrives. Every day, it showcases the darkest and most terrifying aspects of human nature on the Martial Qi Continent.

"I want to rise in the Black-Corner Region and use it to forge a strong heart of my own! I believe, Father, that you have achieved your current strength and status by fighting through mountains of corpses and rivers of blood.

"As a divine bloodline with even greater talent than Father, I naturally can't hide at home like a caged bird!"

Actually, there was another reason. Gu Xun'er wanted to see what Hun Changqing was going to the Black-Corner Region for. If it was for a woman…

At this thought, a fierce look flashed in Gu Xun'er's eyes.

Hearing Gu Xun'er's words, Gu Yuan was greatly shocked. He didn't expect his daughter to have such awareness, and he couldn't help but laugh loudly.

"Ha ha ha, good! Xun'er, you're great! Ha ha!"

However, Gu Yuan's joy didn't last long.

"I have abandoned the Mystic Ancient Emperor Technique."

"What!"

Gu Xun'er's words were like a bolt of lightning, striking Gu Yuan's heart hard.

Gu Yuan instantly released a terrifying aura, indicating his inability to remain calm. For the first time, he looked at Gu Xun'er with a very serious expression and said heavily, "Xun'er, is what you're saying true? Do you know what you're doing?"

Gu Xun'er paid no attention to Gu Yuan's question and took out a jade slip from her storage ring, handing it to him.

The jade slip contained the Flame Decree!

Gu Yuan's terrifying aura paused as he looked at the jade slip Gu Xun'er handed him, wanting an explanation from her.

Gu Xun'er smiled and said, "Father, just open the jade slip and see."

Gu Yuan took the jade slip in a daze, not knowing what his daughter was up to.

He opened the jade slip and received the information inside. His eyes were filled with shock as he turned to look at Gu Xun'er and said, "This… this is…"

(End of Chapter)