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

Chapter 98: Chapter 98: Unstable Foundation? Three Qi Seas!

Inside the main hall, including Gu Kuang, three Eight-grade Heavenly Gate Realm Elders sat side by side.

A group of Deacons took their seats on wooden chairs on both sides, occasionally sipping tea with laughter and conversation.

As for everything happening outside, they were clearly well aware of it.

In their eyes, it was nothing more than children’s play, unworthy of mention, yet they also intended to observe the new Young Master.

When the Gu Family chose the Young Master, they were not present, and their understanding of Gu Changge was actually quite limited.

In their minds, Changge had been unable to cultivate from a young age and had always stayed in the Back Mountain, leading a reclusive life with hardly any contact with the rest of the family.

Suddenly, he had transformed into the Young Master, and they naturally wanted to observe him. @@novelbin@@

Thus, even Gu Kuang did not stop the farce that had just occurred; he was quite confident in his eldest grandson.

Even during the eighteen years when he was unable to cultivate, he had simply reduced his own presence without displaying excessive self-pity or despair.

Now that he had achieved such success, Gu Kuang felt even more reassured!

Indeed, his eldest grandson’s performance just now had made him smile knowingly.

When Gu Changge, accompanied by his two wives, stepped into the great hall and squinted to adjust to the sudden dimming of the light,

he walked to the center with a poised and dignified demeanor and greeted the three Elders above with a cupped fist: “Elder.”

Aside from Gu Kuang, the other two Elders were over three hundred years old, their cultivation capped at the Heavenly Gate Realm due to limited talent.

Facing the greeting from the new Young Master, they responded with smiles and slight nods.

According to the Gu Family’s situation, the Young Master’s authority was greater than the Elders’, but in reality, they were several generations older than even Gu Kuang.

They did not fuss too much over the intricate family rules.

Gu Changge then turned and gestured with a cupped fist towards the many Deacons.

The Elders might take liberties based on their age, but the Deacons all got up and returned the gesture: “Young Master’s hidden depth has brought great achievement, an impressive youth indeed.”

“It’s truly unexpected that Nephew Changge would soar to the heavens, a blessing for our Gu Family!”

“Nephew mustn’t be displeased over the earlier events. Tonight, we will host a feast to welcome you and wash away the dust, let’s have a good drink as an apology.”

The Deacons, with cordial smiles, chattered in agreement.

Gu Changge waved his hands in response: “You all are my elders, and moreover, earlier was nothing but a jest among clan brothers, who would take it to heart?”

“To speak of apologies is speaking of nothing.”

“Being junior, I’m inexperienced in the ways of the world, and I hope the uncles will support me in the future.”

His words were full of humility, showing no sign of the assertiveness he had outside the door earlier.

This made those present exchange looks, raising their estimation of him.

It was correct for a Young Master to be assertive,

but what was truly valuable was knowing when to advance and when to retreat, masterfully controlling the measure of his actions.

“This is the Great Elder of our Gu Family, and this is the Fourth Elder,”

Gu Kuang pointed out, introducing the two old men beside him to his eldest grandson.

Seeing confusion in his eyes, he continued: “The position of Elder in the Gu Family is not determined by age, but by strength.”

“It might not be entirely accurate, but that’s the general idea.”

“Old man that I am, I barely manage to rank second.”

Though he said this, there was not a trace of shame on his face; ranking second among the Heavenly Gate Realm members of the Gu Family was enough to prove his formidable strength.

“I see,” Gu Changge realized, as he had been wondering why these two Elders seemed much older than his grandfather.

It seemed he had underestimated his grandfather’s strength.

To rank second among the Gu Family’s Heavenly Gate Realm Elders, he must also be at the Perfection stage, right?

“You must be tired from the journey.”

“The courtyard has already been prepared for you, why not let these two girls rest for a while,”

Gu Kuang suggested, glancing at Wang Yue and Liu Qingqing.

“Wife, then the two of you go ahead and wait for me,” Gu Changge turned to Qingqing and Wang Yue.

The two women understood that the Gu Family had matters to discuss, and it was not suitable for them to be present.

They had no objections, and after Wang Yue courteously returned the gesture, she turned and left.

As for Liu Qingqing, after giving her respects, she bowed deeply to Gu Kuang, “Last time, the incident occurred so suddenly, I didn’t get the chance to thank you for saving my life.”

“There’s no need for formalities. By entering the Gu Family, you are one of us.”

“Just take good care of my grandson, and if you can bring this old man a great-grandson sooner, rather than later, it will be I who should be thanking you, girl.”

“Go on.” Gu Kuang waved his hand, indicating it was nothing.

His words made Liu Qingqing’s pretty face blush slightly. Without another word, she gave a small bow, glanced at her husband, and then turned to leave the great hall.

Gu Qianjun was waiting outside and led the couple to the courtyard arranged for them.

“By the way, earlier at Heavenly Cold Sect, I had an issue with one of its disciples…”

After Liu Qingqing had left, Gu Changge casually mentioned the recent events to the elder.

“It’s a minor issue.”

Gu Kuang swept the matter aside with a broad gesture, indicating it was insignificant. As his grandson said, breaking that disciple’s legs was letting him off easy.

The surrounding Deacons also nodded slightly in agreement. If the Young Master of the Gu Family had to swallow an insult without retaliation, it would be too disgraceful.

Indeed, if Heavenly Cold Sect insisted on backing up that disciple, it might not necessarily lead to any serious conflict with them; just some squabbling would suffice.

Yet that guy’s family would have to seriously consider whether they could withstand the pressure from the Gu Family if they were in the Northern Domain.

“However, your cultivation—haven’t you advanced a little too quickly?”

With his strength at the Heavenly Gate Realm, Gu Kuang naturally could see the effects of the Space Ring. At a glance, he realized his grandson’s Realm had already reached the late stage of the Qi Sea Realm!

“Cultivation can’t be rushed. If you leave behind any flaws, you may regret it deeply later!”

As he spoke, he approached and placed a hand on his grandson’s shoulder, ready to check his condition.

But soon after, his brow furrowed.

He looked at the innocent smile before him with disbelief.

“This..”

Gu Kuang’s words reached his lips but then stopped.

After checking several times, he confirmed he was not mistaken.

Three Qi Seas…

And what was that lotus all about!?

The Tao Rhythm emanating from it was so profound that even he, who was at the Heavenly Gate Realm, couldn’t comprehend it.

“My grandson’s foundation is still solid, right?”

Gu Changge inquired.

Although he would keep his secrets hidden if he could, there wasn’t too much concern about exposure—it was just a matter of time.

Besides, the elder wouldn’t harm him.

“…”

“There’s no one with a more stable foundation than you.”

Gu Kuang’s eyelids twitched as he took a deep breath before speaking.

Although he didn’t understand why his grandson had three Qi Seas inside him, let alone the miraculous twelve-grade lotus above them, the foundation was indeed without any issues. In fact, each of the Qi Seas significantly surpassed the strength of cultivators at the same Realm. If combined…

Even a Cultivator at the mid-stage of the Reach Profound Realm might not compare to him!

“Hmm?”

“Elder brother, aren’t you exaggerating a bit?”

“Don’t give undue credit just because he’s your own grandson.”

The Great Elder, sitting above, couldn’t help but retort upon hearing those words.

What did he mean by ‘no one with a more stable foundation’? It was too absolute a statement.

Although he had acknowledged the Young Master, it didn’t mean he would blindly accept such flattery.

As he spoke, he had already approached, intending to check for himself.

Gu Changge looked towards the elder and saw him nod slightly, signaling it was fine. The Gu Family Elders were indeed reliable, so he made no further move, allowing the Great Elder to place his hand on his shoulder and probe with a thread of Spiritual Energy.

“F*ck!!!”

Under the astonished gazes of everyone, the barely four hundred-year-old Great Elder cursed out loud in shock, his eyes bulging like bronze bells as he looked at Gu Changge as if he had just seen a ghost.

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