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

Chapter 92: Chapter 92: Old Blind Man Forms Good Ties, Clever to the Extreme!

Tiannan City, located in the central region of the Northern Domain and closest to the Gu Family’s main city, ranks first or second in prosperity among the nineteen cities under the Gu Family’s governance.

Even as nightfall descends, several streets outside the residential areas remain brightly lit.

Gu Changge noticed that the majority of the street vendors here actually possessed cultivation, albeit not high, just at the Qi Condensation Realm, which was somewhat surprising.

Just as Wang Yue took a fancy to a trinket, he stepped forward and casually voiced his curiosity.

“To answer the young master’s question, it’s not really as you see.”

“We are able to run our stalls for longer precisely because we have some cultivation in us.”

“If it were only a mortal body, most would have already packed up and gone home to rest by this time.”

In order not to attract too much attention, Gu Changge had intentionally tucked his waist card into his clothing, but the vendor could tell at a glance that he was someone of extraordinary status.

It was not difficult to discern from his temperament and attire, not to mention the question he asked, which clearly indicated he was someone not accustomed to the mundane world…

“I see…” Gu Changge suddenly understood and couldn’t help raising his head with a light chuckle.

When in the Gu Family’s main city, he had rarely gone out at night in the past eighteen years and had not noticed these details.

The vendor’s words made him realize that this scene was just because he happened to go out at night; real vendors were still mostly mortals.

After Wang Yue chose her items, out of habit, he turned around to leave directly.

It was then that the vendor hurriedly tried to speak up, but before he could make a sound, a piece of broken silver fell into his hand. @@novelbin@@

Looking up, it was none other than the steward of Tiannan City!

“What is this for?” the vendor asked cautiously.

“Don’t ask what you shouldn’t,” Gu Qian said without saying much else, silently following on.

Behind him, all that happened did not escape Gu Changge’s notice, now that he had reached the Qi Sea Realm.

He thought to himself that this steward Gu Qian was indeed quite good.

The two walked side by side on the street, and before long, with Wang Yue’s curiosity, they also bought many things, including various trinkets and even a number of cakes she had never seen or tasted before.

Even though she could eat no more, having them in her space ring would be a nice treat on the road.

The Little Princess, being who she was, lived more reclusively than Gu Changge; in the Imperial City, she remained indoors almost all the time, only leaving the Princess Mansion if summoned by the emperor.

Along the way, Gu Qian not only helped with the payments but was also constantly vigilant to ensure that no one would bump into the Young Master.

During this time, he even had a few drunkards shooed aside by a wave of his hand, instructing the guards to take them away, lest they become rowdy and upset the Young Master.

At the moment, it seemed that the Young Master viewed him fairly well; he had even seen the Young Master nod slightly in his direction just now!

Gu Qian felt that this was the most joyous he had ever been spending money…

As long as the Young Master was satisfied, that was his greatest success!

After browsing for about two hours, Gu Changge began to feel a little bored and thought about finding a place to wait.

Exiting at the end of the street, he looked toward a gorgeously lit boat moored on a small lake at some distance.

It seemed to be quite lively; even from afar, he could faintly hear the sounds of laughter.

“What place is that?”

Gu Changge turned his head and asked the steward following behind him.

“Replying to the Young Master, that is… that is a flower boat,” Gu Qian said, hesitating before bowing respectfully.

Hearing this reply, he took a closer look at the flower boat, wondering if that was where people enjoyed the company of courtesans and music.

However, he was not in need of such places; if he wanted, he could simply enjoy himself in Tiannan Mansion like his Third Uncle.

Now, with his wife by his side, how could he entertain the idea of indulging in such things!

Seeing that Wang Yue was about to say something, he glanced sideways and noticed an old man sitting in the shadows at the end of the street.

He appeared to be homeless.

So, he walked over directly and said, “Old man, why are you not going home at this late hour?”

Interrupted, Wang Yue had no choice but to follow.

“Cough…”

“How can one who has no home speak of returning to it?”

The Old Blind Man covered his mouth with his hand and coughed softly, pretending to be frail as he responded.

Gu Changge approached and only then noticed that the man’s eyes were cloudy and white, a sure sign that he was blind.

“Divide out some of the pastries we just bought.”

He couldn’t help but feel a sense of peculiarity rising in his heart, but he still turned to Wang Yue and gestured with his hand.

He then placed two sets of pastries next to the Old Blind Man, saying, “Elder, I have some extra pastries here. Don’t disdain them.”

“Young Master is truly kind-hearted.”

“Old man thanks you.” The blind man was slightly stunned at first, then he smiled, clasped his fist, and slightly raised his hand in gratitude.

From just this brief interaction, Gu Changge already noticed that although the Old Blind Man was dressed in simple clothes, they were spotlessly clean, and his speech was unlike that of an ordinary person.

Immediately, a bold speculation formed in his mind…

This man was likely a mysterious high-level figure…

As to how high, it was hard to say, as he definitely couldn’t sense even a shred of cultivation aura from the other party.

Even if he was wrong, it didn’t matter much—it was just some inexpensive pastries he’d lose.

“May I ask for the Young Master’s name?”

“Should the old man have the chance in the future, how else could I repay you?” the Old Blind Man asked, convinced that he had found the Acquired Dao Body he was looking for.

“Gu Changge.” The words of the Old Blind Man only made him more certain of his own speculation.

A normal blind man, what could he offer in return, and why would he ask for his name?

“I’ve noted it,” said the Old Blind Man.

Then, getting up, he picked up the pastries with his left hand and the black cane that had been leaning beside him with his right, walking into the night.

Internally, he mused, “The Gu Family from the Northern Domain… truly fortunate to have produced such a heaven-defying talent with an Acquired Dao Body.”

Seeing this, Gu Changge said nothing more, watching the man’s retreating silhouette before preparing to make his way back to the mansion.

He wondered how his third uncle’s battle was faring and whether the fight had been resolved.

“I didn’t expect you to be so charitable,” commented Wang Yue, who had been watching him closely the entire way before she couldn’t help but speak up.

“The Young Master is mindful of all under heaven, a blessing to us all,” Gu Qian hurriedly added, flattering him.

The guards followed at a distance, but after the Young Master’s query, Gu Qian shamelessly closed the gap, following directly behind the Young Master. As long as the Young Master didn’t send him away, he intended to seize every chance to get closer!

“You’re wrong.”

“A blind man, yet his clothes are utterly free of any dirt or stain.”

“He must either be able to see, or he has someone looking after him.”

“But he was there alone, so the latter seems unlikely.”

“Besides, when he picked up the pastries, there were no scars on his palms, not even the calluses of a laborer.”

“Clearly not someone who has suffered hardship, ninety-nine percent likely to be a Great Power…”

Gu Changge shook his head with a smile, confidently voicing his own judgement after hearing the two’s conversation.

“Ah?” Wang Yue was startled; she hadn’t noticed any of this and thought it was all normal.

Even Gu Qian halted in his steps, his mind had been so focused on the Young Master that he’d missed all these details.

But after the Young Master put it this way, he couldn’t help but feel ashamed and said, “The Young Master truly puts this one to shame…”

Gu Qian had caught on as well—the Young Master’s words all had a solid basis!

“Why would you give him pastries then?” Wang Yue asked impulsively.

“My dear, why must you also be adorably foolish?”

“A few pastries, what do they cost? Perhaps they can acquaint me with a mysterious Great Power and forge a good karma.”

“In the future, this could potentially be exchanged for a vast opportunity. Even if we don’t meet again, it’s just a few pastries. It’s a good deal.”

Gu Changge couldn’t help but give her a look and explained with a smile.

“Indeed it is…”

“Wait, who are you calling foolish?” Wang Yue nodded repeatedly, thinking to herself that this guy was indeed shrewd—such ordinary pastries could forge a good relationship with a Great Power.

But then she suddenly stood with her hands on her hips and questioned.

“So, if you suspected he was a mysterious Great Power, without knowing his cultivation realm, weren’t you afraid he would make a move against you?”

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