Chapter 77: Misunderstandings and Accidents

Gu Chuanfei was surprised. How did Lingxiao Pavilion get involved with them?

However, he did not immediately inquire further and instead said, "Calling me Sect Master feels distant. If you don't mind, just call me Uncle Gu."

Lu An laughed wryly and agreed.

He then explained the background of the Lingxiao Pavilion situation to Gu Chuanfei and continued, "Lingxiao Pavilion knows that Brother Ying and his wife are guarding me. Therefore, they will definitely send experts this time. I hope Uncle Gu can help."

Gu Chuanfei understood and waved his hand, saying, "I thought it was something major. No problem, leave it to me."

"I've always disliked those hiding in the shadows of Lingxiao Pavilion."

Lu An smiled and continued, "Thank you, Uncle Gu. I have one more thing. Today, I accepted a disciple for the sect named Zuo Mu. Please keep an eye on him, especially regarding his temperament."

Gu Chuanfei was curious about why Lu An paid so much attention to this person. However, since Lu An was unwilling to elaborate, he did not ask further and assured Lu An.

The two then discussed the details regarding Lingxiao Pavilion before returning to Lingfu Residence together.

The Three Talismans Sect was far away. If Lingfu Residence were attacked, Gu Chuanfei would not arrive in time. It was more practical to stay directly at Lingfu Residence, which was merely a change of cultivation location.

As for sect matters, a few newly appointed elders would handle them, so it generally wouldn't trouble him.

Days went by like this, and no one knew that Lingfu Residence had gained a Core Formation cultivator.

One night, four figures appeared in the market.

One of them was the Fang family disciple who had come to investigate Lingfu Residence earlier.

The other three were dressed in black robes and black veils, their ages varying. Two were older and had impressive auras, reaching the Foundation Building late stage. The remaining one was at the Foundation Building mid stage.

"Elder, Lingfu Residence is at the end of this market. Just go straight ahead, and you'll see it."

The Fang family disciple pointed in a direction and said quietly.

The elders nodded, dismissed him, and began discussing.

"Do you think it's necessary for all of us to come just to deal with Fang Ling and Ying Chang, who are only at the Foundation Building early stage?"

Their lineup was indeed more than sufficient for dealing with these two.

"Don't be careless. Fang Ling has our family's Talisman True Method. We must retrieve it this time."

"As for the others in Lingfu Residence, they are merely Qi Refining cultivators. Just eliminate them casually. Leave none alive!"

The other two evidently regarded him as the leader and nodded in agreement.

The group stealthily approached Lingfu Residence.

In the secret room, Gu Chuanfei had long since opened his eyes and showed a faint smile of cold amusement. "I didn't expect the Lingxiao Pavilion's lackeys to arrive so soon. Just in time for me to stretch my limbs."

With that, his figure suddenly vanished.

He didn't realize the intruders were from the Fang family and thought they were just Lingxiao Pavilion's assassins.

Lu An and Ying Chang also noticed the arrival of the figures but did not act rashly.

He went to the reception room, took out a bronze mirror from his storage bag, and began watching while eating fruits.

The mirror, known as the Observation Mirror, displayed the figures of several Fang family cultivators outside the door. This mirror was set up by Yuan Zong when he came to Lingfu Residence to arrange the defensive array.

Once someone entered the monitoring range of the array, their image would appear in this mirror.

"Why don't we make a bet?"

"How long do you think it will take Elder Gu to deal with these people?"

Ying Chang, while nibbling on melon seeds, asked.

"A bet on what?"

"Well, after killing these people, there should be a celebration, so let's bet on the cost of the drinks."

"Fine, I bet a quarter of an hour. After all, there are two late-stage Foundation Building cultivators. It might be a bit tricky if they try to escape."

Fang Ling pondered for a moment and said.

"Tsk, you're underestimating Core Formation cultivators. I think it'll be decided in half a quarter of an hour."

Fang Ling obviously didn't believe it. The two argued for a while before turning their attention to Lu An.

Lu An took a sip of tea and said slowly, "I guess thirty seconds."

Outside Lingfu Residence.

The three were about to act simultaneously when a figure suddenly appeared in front of them.

"Who goes there!"

The three were startled, sensing with their spiritual awareness but finding seemingly nothing there, as if it didn't exist.

"Don't play tricks. Just kill them."

An elder in the late stage of Foundation Building was the first to summon a flying sword and rushed forward.

Gu Chuanfei smiled slightly, his palm suddenly enveloped in a blaze, grabbing the flying sword.

The sword struggled a few times, forming cracks and almost shattering.

The elder was greatly shocked, his movement abruptly halted, but it was too late.

Gu Chuanfei flashed and appeared before him, lightly poking with a finger, creating a large hole in the elder's dantian.

"A Core Formation cultivator!"

The other two were horrified, feeling a surge of fear, and turned to flee.

Gu Chuanfei would not give them this chance. He summoned his life-bound treasure, the Fire Sword.

A fire wall appeared in front of the two, trapping them.

The Fire Sword then shot out, and with two "puffs," the heads of the two fell to the ground.

The people inside Lingfu Residence watched in shock.

Although they knew Core Formation cultivators were strong, they didn't expect them to be so much stronger than Foundation Building cultivators. Especially that life-bound flying sword, its power was far beyond what Foundation Building cultivators could withstand.

Ying Chang and Fang Ling touched their necks as if the sword had struck them.

They were only at the early stage of Foundation Building, and facing a Core Formation cultivator, they would likely meet the same fate.

This disparity was not just due to one realm difference. After forming the Golden Core, the power of spells and the purity of true energy were qualitatively enhanced. Golden Core cultivators could also nurture their life-bound treasures within their bodies, which Foundation Building cultivators couldn't compare to.

At this moment, Lu An's voice broke the silence in the room. "Twenty-seven seconds. It looks like I won."

He smiled slightly and walked towards the door.

Ying Chang and his wife came to their senses, shaking their heads and quickly following.

"Uncle Gu, your skills are impressive. Killing Foundation Building cultivators is like chopping vegetables."

Gu Chuanfei waved his hand and laughed. "Just a few low-level cultivators. No need for praise. Now that the matter is settled, I can return to the sect."

Lu An stopped him. "There's no need to rush back to the sect. Stay for a drink before leaving."

He looked at Ying Chang and his wife with a full face of smiles.

The couple forced a smile. They had just lost a bet and should buy the drinks, but it was late at night, and finding a tavern was unlikely.

After some discussion, they decided to go to the all-night Baixiang Building for food and drinks. However, Baixiang Building wasn't cheap, and it seemed the couple would have to spend a lot.

Before that, they needed to clean up the bodies.

Lu An approached a black-clad elder, pulled down his veil, and saw that the person had a square face, white hair, and beard. Besides appearing somewhat aged, there was nothing else notable.

At that moment, Fang Ling suddenly exclaimed, "Second Uncle!"

Lu An frowned and turned to Fang Ling.

Fang Ling quickly moved forward, examined the head, and confirmed, "Yes, it's my second uncle. These people are not assassins from Lingxiao Pavilion but from the Fang family!"