Concubines Lead to Strength: The Path to Immortality Begins with Taking a Spouse

"Compensation is thus unnecessary since he has already perished and his doctrine has dissipated," Gu Changge said resolutely. "My grudge with him is naturally settled."

"There's no need for Senior to take it to heart," he continued calmly.

Watching him maintain such composure, Gu Changge couldn't help but gain newfound respect for him and waved his hand dismissively.

"Ah..."

"Saint Gu is magnanimous; this old one feels ashamed," came the admiring response.

"In that case, as per Qinglian Sword Immortal's previous words, I volunteer to present a Heavenly Rank Magical Treasure," the elder said with a resolved tone.

"Additionally, these two bottles of Elixirs are gifts from Immortal Ascension Sect's True Monarch Bai to Saint Gu; please accept them."

Sage Wan An was slightly stunned, not expecting the other to be so easy to talk to.

The individual who had wrought such destruction earlier now seemed totally different, and he had braced himself for a painful concession, only for Gu Changge to let it go without demand.

Ultimately, the responsibility today lay with him.

Casually talking, Sage Wan An took out a Jade Pendant, a Heavenly Rank Defense Magical Treasure which not only had calming effects but could also aid in hastening one's Cultivation.

Furthermore, the two bottles of Spirit-grade Elixir, brought on his Sect's behalf, were also presented.

With a burst of Spiritual Energy, he offered them directly in front of Gu Changge.

"Since that's the case, I won't stand on ceremony."

"Many thanks, Senior."

"The Elixirs gifted by the Immortal Ascension Sect will also be accepted; would Senior please relay to the esteemed elders of your Sect after your return that today's matter was purely personal and does not affect the relationship between me and the Immortal Ascension Sect."

Gu Changge had no qualms, and with a swift motion, he gathered the Magic Treasure and Elixirs into his Space Ring.

"That is to be expected."

"If Qinglian Sword Immortal has no further instructions, this old one shall return to report back to the Sect."

Sage Wan An bowed slightly, taking a deep look at Gu Changge; he then nodded towards Ye Qing.

"Off you go."

Ye Qing, without a glance of acknowledgment, simply dismissed him indifferently.

Nevertheless, Sage Wan An, harboring no resentment, bowed once more before transforming into Tunneling Light to leave.

Leaving unscathed today was already more than fortunate!

What was a couple of curses from a Land Immortal Realm Great Power?

After all, his own Disciple had almost caused harm to the other's Disciple.

"Kid, you're quite the clever one," Ye Qing said to Gu Changge, unable to resist commenting.

"Heh heh... after all, my Gu Family still has to operate in Central State," Gu Changge chuckled in reply.

"It wouldn't do to offend the Immortal Ascension Sect, one of the Four Great Sacred Lands, would it?"

Hearing these words, both Gu Kuang and the Gu Family Ancestor felt sheepish.

They hadn't expected the boy to still be considering the family's welfare, even now.

Otherwise, in the current situation, he could have indeed extracted a steep price!

"With this Sage as your backing, who would dare to harm your Gu Family?" Ye Qing said, brushing off any concerns.

"With Teacher present, of course, no one dares to harm the Gu Family," Gu Changge agreed with a light bow and a smile.

"But, Teacher, you might ascend to Human Immortal within a mere few centuries, and after that, my Gu Family will still need to survive in Central State, right?"

"Oh?" Ye Qing's eyes brightened at the notion. "A few centuries, now that's something this Sage is indeed looking forward to..."

Hearing this, a glint of anticipation shown in Ye Qing's eyes.

Was this young man ready to provide him with some Elixirs as well?

This helped make his intervention today worthwhile!

Clever boy!

"My Gu Family comes to Central State, and we certainly will need a place," Gu Changge noted pragmatically.

"It's a pity the Wu Family falls within the reach of the Immortal Ascension Sect. If it were in Sword Sect territory, it would be better."

"Does Teacher perhaps have a way to secure a place for his Disciple within the Sword Sect's reach?"

Seizing the moment when his teacher seemed in high spirits, he inquired assertively.

Even Gu Kuang and the Gu Family Ancestor perked up their ears at this, silently giving Gu Changge a thumbs-up.

Worthy of being the Young Master of the Gu Family, he was always thinking about the welfare of his kin!

Already, he was strategizing for the family's future settlement!

"When we return to the Sect, I will have Wu Hen look into it for you," Ye Qing said, shrugging off the matter as if unconcerned.

"In these affairs, I am also not well-informed."

Having spoken, Ye Qing waved and announced, "Since there's nothing else, this Sage will head back first. Don't wander too much outside."

"Rest assured, after today's commotion, no one will dare to move against you again."

With those words, Ye Qing disappeared from the spot.

Gu Changge bowed slightly toward where his teacher had vanished.

"Next time, don't be so reckless," Gu Kuang patted his grandchild's shoulder, speaking with a trace of fear lingering.

"Opportunities can come again, but if we lost you, old man, I really wouldn't know how to go on."

"Rest assured; I took action only because I was confident," Gu Changge nodded in response.

"Let's go clean up what's left of the Wu Family."

Jian Chen, Zhao Hai, and Old Blind Man took the initiative to dive into the Wu Family estate, searching for Storage Magical Treasures. Though the Sage Realm powerhouse's self-destruction had ruined many things, especially the items in the courtyard, the Back Mountain was relatively untouched.

The heritage of a second-tier noble family was substantial, and this time, the Young Master would make a hefty profit!

"Ah..." the Gu Family Ancestor sighed.

"I once thought that upon reaching the True Monarch Realm, there would be little to threaten me in this world."

"Now I realize, even at the True Monarch Realm, there are still times when one's power isn't enough."

Gu Changge reassured him with a slight smile, "I believe it won't be long before Ancestor has the opportunity to break through to the Land Immortal Realm."

"At that time, our Gu Family will be a first-class noble family in Central State."

This time, Gu Changge's gains were enormous!