Chapter 961: Chapter 961: The Safest Place
At the Gu Mansion, the Gu Family Ancestor, along with two Half-Step Emperor Realm Martial Artists, completed their investigation and gathered in the courtyard.
The Gu Family Ancestor asked with a sinister expression, "How did it go?"
"All... all of them are dead." The Half-Step Emperor Realm Martial Artist beside him stammered, because he could feel the erupting rage from the Gu Family Ancestor.
Crack! Crack!
The sound of joints cracking emitted from the Gu Family Ancestor’s hand, his face growing darker, and suddenly he shouted to the sky, "Liu Zixuan, destroying the century-old foundation of my Gu Family, I will make you pay with blood!"
"Ancestor, take care of your health!"
"I’m fine." The Gu Family Ancestor turned and asked, "Where is Hua Qiu?"
"In the main hall. Both he and the Patriarch of the Gu Family erupted with chest pain and died from anger." The Half-Step Emperor Realm Martial Artist was also a bit surprised, utterly unable to comprehend what method Liu Zixuan and his people had used to make the two die of anger!
If they had been beaten to death, one might accept it somewhat, but to die of anger... that is a huge embarrassment to the Celestial Dao Alliance!
The Gu Family Ancestor took a deep breath, took out two Elixirs from his pocket, and handed them to the two Martial Artists, "These are from the Relic Pearl, Elixirs that can temporarily enhance strength."
"You mean to say..." The two Half-Step Emperor Realm Martial Artists took them, frowning.
"How Liu Zixuan dealt with us is how we will deal with him! Right now, he must be planning against other sub-branches, so he won’t return to Lingxiu Village. This means the strength there is certainly weak. The two of you take these two Elixirs and go, kill everyone Liu Zixuan cares about for me!" The Gu Family Ancestor said viciously.
"No problem, but for such a major event, shouldn’t we inform the Headquarters?" the Martial Artist beside him asked.
The Gu Family Ancestor shook his head, "You just go. I’ll inform those Ancestors."
"Alright!"
The two Half-Step Emperor Realm Martial Artists cupped their hands towards the Gu Family Ancestor and walked out directly.
The sinister look on the Gu Family Ancestor’s face became even more intense, clenching his fist while looking at the remains of his kin in the courtyard, his body trembling with anger.
After a while, he placed these bodies inside the main hall, sealing them with Inner Strength, and then locked the door.
"After killing Liu Zixuan, I’ll bring his head to join you!" With that, the Gu Family Ancestor gradually disappeared from where he stood.
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On Liu Zixuan’s side, after leaving the Gu Family, everyone returned together to Qian Nan Land.
"Brother Xuan, I think we could completely go after the next sub-branch, why come back here?" Huzi asked confusedly.
Liu Zixuan smiled, "We were able to wipe out the three sub-branches north of Qianshui in one breath because they had no defenses, with the Shi Family secretly helping us, and destroying the Gu Family because we used a feint strategy."
"Twice in a row we’ve caught the Celestial Dao Alliance off guard, even the slowest would understand our intentions, so the remaining ones will definitely be prepared, rashly going forward might not only fail to wipe them out but also harm us!"
"Brother Xuan is right, though we’ve destroyed four of their sub-branches, overall we’re still somewhat weaker, the next steps must be carefully considered." Zhao Yi chimed in.
"But I still don’t get it, why did we come here?" Huzi asked again, puzzled.
"It’s simple, the Celestial Dao Alliance Headquarters is here."
Liu Zixuan shrugged, "Let me ask you, where is the safest place for us right now?"
"Surely not here, the safest is definitely Lingxiu Village!" Huzi shrugged and laughed.
"Wrong, Lingxiu Village isn’t safe anymore, the Gu Family Ancestor highly values Gu Huaqiu, and we’ve directly exterminated the Gu Family, such a slap to the Gu Family Ancestor’s face, given his character, he’s definitely already sent people to Lingxiu Village."
"Since you already guessed it, we should hurry back." Jiang Yunxuan also became anxious.
"You two need to be calm. Though enemies might go to Lingxiu Village, the number won’t be many. Remember, this is a private matter of the Gu Family, the Gu Family Ancestor can only send one or two of his confidants at most, and over at Lingxiu Village, Brother Xuan had already set everything up. Unless those Ancestors personally go, sending however many is futile!"
Zhao Yi switched the topic, "As for us, we can’t return to Lingxiu Village. If we return and the Celestial Dao Alliance knows, those Ancestors will surely attack us together."
"Zhao Yi is right, we destroyed so many of their sub-branches, they’re eager for us to gather in one place so they can take us all out. Splitting up is the safest, and this is the safest place."
Liu Zixuan’s lips curled slightly, "The most dangerous place is the safest place. The people at the Celestial Dao Alliance Headquarters are all arrogant, thinking Qian Nan Land is their true base, so they won’t expect us to come here, and the defenses are the loosest."
"Yeah, given their style, they wouldn’t expect us to come here." Huzi and Jiang Yunxuan also understood Liu Zixuan and Zhao Yi’s reasoning.
"Then, since we can’t attack sub-branches or return to Lingxiu Village, what should we do?" Jiang Yunxuan asked.
"On our way back, I got a call from Gu Yu, he said Ripple left the Hidden Sect just an hour ago, and the Celestial Dao Alliance already knows how much I care about Ripple, so they won’t miss this opportunity. We have to go meet Ripple." Liu Zixuan replied gravely.
"Is the Ripple you mentioned a girl?" Xiaoxiao asked.
"Hahaha!" At this question, Jiang Yunxuan, Huzi, and Zhao Yi all laughed, casting a schadenfreudic look at Liu Zixuan.
Clearly, these romantic entanglements are testing Liu Zixuan indeed.
Liu Zixuan rubbed his forehead, "Yes, and to treat your special constitution disease, her help is needed."
"Is she also a doctor?"
"Yes, and no, she just happens to specialize in your symptoms."
Liu Zixuan stretched lazily and stood up, "Yunxuan, you and Huzi stay here. I’m going with Zhao Yi and Xiaoxiao."
"Why, if there’s a fight, why can’t we go?" Jiang Yunxuan and Huzi asked, puzzled.
"You two have a more important task."
"What?" They asked, still not understanding.
"Rest first, when we reach our destination, we’ll call you. The mission ahead is both thrilling and exciting, sure to delight you!" Liu Zixuan smiled mysteriously and left the restaurant with Zhao Yi and Xiaoxiao, driving towards their destination.
On the way, Zhao Yi asked, "Brother Xuan, what exactly do you plan to do by leaving Zixuan and Huzi at the Celestial Dao Alliance’s doorstep?"
"The ones we’ve destroyed so far are the peripheral forces of the Celestial Dao Alliance. Now, it’s time to set their backyard on fire..."
