Chapter 130: Chapter 122: Bet, Loser Calls the Other Master!

Li Huaji left the tavern, not even looking back once.

He had already done his utmost for these two.

He had advised and taught everything he could, but if they insisted on courting death, then he could not accompany them in their folly.

Upon returning, he would certainly speak earnestly to his master, suggesting that even if they were recruiting for Spirit Stones or Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, they could perhaps lower the standard for talent, but they must at least recruit those with brains.

These fools were not only easy prey for death but also a liability to him!

“Young Master Li…”

The Seventh Grade Unlimited Realm Guard General saw him come out and bowed, casting an inquiring glance.

“It is merely reaping what they have sown.”

“Which way did Young Master Gu go just now?” Li Huaji asked as he heard the screams and sounds of bones breaking from the tavern behind him, yet his expression didn’t change.

Instead, he was more concerned about where Gu Changge had gone.

After the guard pointed out the direction, he hurried off.

Before long, he caught up with Gu Changge.

“Are you seeking mercy from me, young master?”

Gu Changge looked at the impressive young man and asked, raising his eyebrow.

“Not at all.”

“I just wanted to apologize to you, brother.”

“Ah…”

Li Huaji gave a wry smile of helplessness and bowed to him.

This gesture somewhat surprised Gu Changge, who regarded him more favorably.

The disdain in his heart for the disciples of the Central State Holy Land dissipated considerably, realizing that the earlier duo did not represent the talents of Central State.

This man, who could see and discern clearly and had manners, was different.

“I accept,” said Gu Changge, nodding slightly, ready to continue on his way.

Yet he then continued, “Brother, although those two were wrong first, they are still registered disciples of my master.”

“I fear that might cause you some trouble in the future.”

“When I return to Central State, I will report the matter truthfully to my master and try to resolve it.”

“By then, you may need to show some attitude, make an apology…”

Li Huaji admitted that today’s incident was not the fault of this Young Master Gu, but since the master was a Holy Land Elder, a Sage beyond the Ninth Grade, some saving of face was necessary.

Especially since the master was also planning to get involved in the Northern Domain, it would be best not to strain relations with the Gu Family too much.

It was essential to give Gu, the young master, a heads-up to avoid future conflicts.

“Although I dislike trouble…”

“I am not afraid of it; you just need to report the truth,” said Gu Changge.

“I believe the senior behind you is not unreasonable.”

Gu Changge waved his hand and left with his wife, leaving a resigned Li Huaji behind.

Show attitude, make an apology?

What had he done wrong?

He could hardly believe that anyone would come to the Northern Domain and create chaos over a mere two Reach Profound Realm cultivators!

As for whether he would encounter trouble in Central State in the future?

He was not worried at all.

The moment he arrived in Central State, the entire Holy Land of Central State would be torn apart fighting over him!

A Root Bone of two hundred was enough to make the Old Blind Man rally the Sword Sect unto him.

But by the time he arrived in Central State, his Root Bone could reach at least five hundred!

Such a terrifying level was something he dared not even contemplate now.

Which Holy Land offered him sufficient benefits and protection and could help him solve his troubles, he would join.

Unlike others who could not wait to join a Holy Land, he had the privilege to choose freely!

“Ah…”

“It’s a pity; this Young Master Gu always seemed extraordinary, potentially an Acquired Spirit Body, with great opportunities to venture to Central State.”

“Because of these two fools, I’ve missed the chance to befriend him.”

Li Huaji sighed deeply and called out as he watched him leave: “Brother, the Finger Bone you bought today is from an Eighth-grade Heavenly Gate Realm Demon King, complete in appearance, and surely containing Demon Marrow within, greatly beneficial if consumed.”

Remembering the Finger Bone he had failed to buy on the street today, he decided to kindly remind him.

After this, he headed back to the Imperial Family’s residence, planning to stay put and quietly wait for the outcome.

He also relayed the news back home, but unfortunately, his master was in seclusion, and it would be a while before he would receive a reply.

In the tavern, a group of Gu Family disciples easily broke the arms and legs of the male and female Reach Profound Realm cultivators.

They even directly punctured their Qi Seas, crippling their cultivation.

“Don’t kill me…”

“Please let me go, I know I was wrong.”

“I can give you Spirit Stones; I have a lot of items at the Sect!”

“I am still useful, don’t kill me…”

The two lay on the ground like dying dogs, only now truly feeling the fear of death, devoid of their earlier pride from Central State, and could only continuously beg for mercy.

“It’s not that you know your mistake.”

“It’s just that you are about to die and know fear…”

“Besides, the young master did not tell us to kill you.”

“Let’s go, take them outside the city to be set free.”

The leading Fifth-grade Ruins Realm disciple of the Gu Family coldly watched them and ordered them to be dragged out of the city.

Though directly killing them meant death, being thrown outside the city without cultivation also led to death.

But however, the young master ordered, they would follow.

…

“It truly is a treasure…”

Gu Changge toyed with the Demon Beast Finger Bone in his hand, believing what Li Huaji had told him wouldn’t deceive him.

As for the death of those two, he felt no quandary.

However, Li Huaji had indeed left a good impression, showing that the Central State Holy Land was not completely disgraceful.

Before long, he had already returned to the Gu Family’s quarters with his wife.

“Young Master, are you all right?”

Gu Qianjun’s urgent figure just happened to run into him and quickly stopped to ask.

The tavern was quite far from the quarters, and he had just received the news.

He was prepared to stand up for the Young Master.

“What could possibly be wrong with me?”

“The matter is already resolved, go back to cultivation.”

Gu Changge smiled slightly and shook his head as he spoke.

Just moments ago, he had ordered someone to throw those two cultivation-wasted idiots outside the city, and since no Elder intervened, it meant the Gu Family also agreed with his approach.

Naturally, there was no need to explain himself to anyone.

He intended to head straight back to the side hall.

At this moment in the side hall, Wang Yue had just finished her seclusion.

Pushing open the hall doors, she saw the two wooden boxes.

“Are these the elixirs left for me by my husband?”

Holding the wooden boxes in her hands and opening them, she recognized one of them as possibly enhancing Root Bone.

But the other, she had never seen before.

The elixir was surrounded by a unique Tao Rhythm, giving her a sense of mental clarity.

“What is this…”

Wang Yue muttered in surprise, but then she heard the sound of the hall doors opening behind her. Her husband laughed heartily, “This elixir allows for Sudden Enlightenment for two hours.”

“An elixir that leads to Sudden Enlightenment?”

“How is that possible…”

Turning her head, she instinctively spoke out.

“Why would it be impossible?”

“If you don’t believe it, shall we make a bet?”

Gu Changge remained composed.

But Liu Qingqing, who was following beside him, originally intended to speak up and testify that she had taken the Enlightenment Pill before.

Yet, hearing about making a bet, she immediately fell silent.

“A bet?”

“If it doesn’t lead to Sudden Enlightenment, then my husband has to do something for me.”

“As for what it is… I haven’t really thought about it yet, but it surely won’t be too excessive.”

“How about it?”

“Just don’t know what my husband hopes to win?”

Wang Yue was full of confidence with a hint of haughtiness—she truly didn’t believe in the world there was an elixir that could bring enlightenment!

The Root Bone-enhancing elixir, though said to be magical by her husband, had its equals elsewhere in the world.

But thinking about his capability to create elixirs for the Pristine Dao Foundation, she felt slightly less confident, if only for a moment…

After all, Enlightenment was a grand opportunity and transformation much sought after by cultivators but rarely attained, even if one was in the Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm, there might not be such an experience in a lifetime.

However, it was even harder to accept than the Pristine Dao Foundation.

“Simple.”

“If I lose, then I shall call you ‘master’… for a period of half a month.”

“Cough cough… don’t look at me with that expression. Isn’t it tiring to always hear ‘husband this, husband that’?”

“If it really doesn’t work, let me think of something else…”

Gu Changge, seeing her haughty little expression, couldn’t help but mischievously make a somewhat wicked demand.

Yet hearing his words, Wang Yue showed a bizarre expression.

Even Liu Qingqing beside him looked thoughtfully at her husband.

He somewhat regretted his demand, wondering if it was inappropriate.

“No need to change, just this!”

“Could there really be an elixir in the world that aids Sudden Enlightenment?”

Wang Yue scoffed, unwilling to let him change the demand.

Not only did she feel sure she could win, but aside from some embarrassment, the task was pretty easy—she could just seclude herself for half a month to get through it!

There were ways to be evasive!

My husband is full of tricks, changing the demand could lead to something even more outrageous!

“Since that’s the case, Wife, please go ahead and take it.”

Gu Changge gestured towards the Seclusion Room invitingly.

“Isn’t there a need to prepare?”

“At least there should be some incense burning and bathing…” Wang Yue couldn’t help but ask softly, seeing his confidence.

Compared to that, if true Enlightenment were possible, losing would be no disgrace!

“No need, just take it directly.”

Gu Changge shook his head.

Seeing this, she hesitated no longer, entered the Seclusion Room directly, but this time, she did not close the door.

She sat cross-legged right in the center of the Spirit Gathering Array atop a cushion.

Taking up the elixir and observing it for a moment, she then tossed it directly into her mouth.

As soon as the elixir entered her mouth, it transformed into fragrant Spiritual Liquid within her belly.

Instantly, the unique greenish-blue Tao Rhythm that had surrounded the elixir enveloped her body.

Her Spirit Platform was clear, and she entered that profound state of Sudden Enlightenment instantly!

Before she could feel astounded, at that moment, she realized that many Divine Skills and cultivation problems that had been troubling her now seemed solvable, and some minor flaws left in her body from previous cultivation were discovered and rectified.

Outside the Seclusion Room, even Liu Qingqing, who had taken the Enlightenment Pill once before, couldn’t help but be amazed upon witnessing it again, “My husband’s methods are truly inconceivable.”

“But…”

“My husband’s request, how strange,” Liu Qingqing murmured while staring at him.

“Uh…” Gu Changge, even if regretting it and wanting to change the request, clearly it was too late.

Fortunately, at that moment, a system notification sounded in his mind:

[Daoist Couple: Wang Yue (Reach Profound Realm·Perfection) has taken Enlightenment Pill (Reach Profound), would you like to share the effect?]

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