Chapter Fifty-Six
Considering that he would be going to Tianshan with Shen Xue soon, the Gu family quickly packed up. Afterwards, Gu Yu sent his younger brother-in-law and Xi Yang to Qingshan Academy, asking Director Qingshan to help look after them.
At the same time, he provided Shen Xue’s basic information in advance to Director Qingshan and Ruan Zhongjing, so as to avoid any disarray later on.
After all, Shen Xue was not an ordinary person.
When Ruan Zhongjing heard that Shen Xue was the sect’s eldest disciple, he was surprised but showed no other reaction. He did not feel flustered or uneasy due to her status.
This made Gu Yu nod his head, thinking that Ruan Zhongjing had a pretty good mindset. If others knew Shen Xue’s identity, they might become anxious and want to give up, but he showed no intention of doing so.
Clearly, Ruan Zhongjing was serious.
Gu Yu was very good to his own people. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have let Shen Xue stay in Lian Town for three months, allowing the two of them to interact closely and see if they were compatible.
Although he could force Shen Xue to stay, a melon twisted forcefully would not be sweet. Moreover, Gu Yu disliked forcing others.
Especially for matters of marriage, which last a lifetime, it was important to consider both parties’ opinions.
If Ruan Zhongjing could successfully win Shen Xue’s heart, then their matter would be settled. However, if he failed, there would be no need to force it. Of course, if Ruan Zhongjing was unwilling and still wanted to marry Shen Xue, he would have to find a way himself.
Gu Yu would only provide an opportunity for them to interact, not be responsible for a lifetime.
“Director Qingshan, while we are away, please look after Qingheng and Xi Yang. I have written down their future arrangements on this paper.”
After sending Gu Qingheng and Xi Yang to Qingshan Academy, Gu Yu did not leave in a hurry. Instead, he took out a piece of paper he had written earlier from his arms, unfolded it, and handed it to Director Qingshan to examine carefully.
Although Gu Yu would be leaving with Gu Mengyao, the training for Gu Qingheng and Xi Yang could not stop.
Fortunately, there was the guard Wuming at Qingshan Academy who could supervise the two in practicing martial arts.
“This… isn’t this a bit too harsh?”
When Director Qingshan finished reading the contents of the paper, the corner of his mouth couldn’t help but twitch. He thought that this training arrangement was too tight!
Moreover, Gu Qingheng was just a scholar; could he endure it?
“He who endures the bitterest hardships achieves the sweetest success. It’s fine! Follow this standard. Qingheng achieved results in his studies too easily; he needs to have his temperament tempered well.”
“Alright, I will have Wuming discipline the two of them.”
However, since Gu Yu, as the brother-in-law, said it was fine, Director Qingshan did not say much more.
After all, the success or failure of Gu Yu’s trip to Tianshan was related to whether he would have a daughter-in-law in the future.
When Gu Yu saw Director Qingshan agree, he was very happy, thinking that his younger brother-in-law would have a hard time ahead.
However, this was also for Gu Qingheng’s own good.
It was to prevent him from being caught and unable to resist in the future…
Alas!
He, as a brother-in-law, was truly competent!
…
In the blink of an eye, it was the next day.
After resolving most of the matters, Shen Xue arrived as scheduled and drove a carriage to pick up Gu Yu and Gu Mengyao to go to Tianshan.
Gu Yu also brought an empty medicine box, planning to pretend to be professional so as not to be called unprofessional.
Along the way, Gu Yu did not say much to Shen Xue. Instead, Gu Mengyao was able to chat with her.
This made Gu Yu think… women truly had many topics to discuss between themselves; once they started talking, it was endless!
In contrast, for him, only topics related to silver could attract his interest and keep him talking continuously… and topics about his wife, which he would never miss a single detail of.
Along the long journey, with his wife’s company, it did not seem boring.
Fortunately, Lian Town was not too far from Tianshan, only about half the distance to Tianxiang Town, so they did not waste too much time on the road.
“A’yu, we will arrive at the Tianshan Sect tomorrow. I estimate there will be many things to be busy with, so rest well tonight.”
After checking into the inn, Gu Mengyao carefully instructed him, hoping that Gu Yu would not be too nervous… although Gu Mengyao knew that her little husband would not panic even if the sky fell.
After all, Gu Yu was amazing!
“It’s fine. You know my medical skills… I can solve problems in minutes. I just hope Shen Xue will keep her promise and give me the Thousand-year Ice Silkworm then.”
“Why were you so excited when you heard the words ‘Thousand-year Ice Silkworm’ before?”
When she heard about the Thousand-year Ice Silkworm, Gu Mengyao’s curiosity was piqued.
Earlier, she was eager to practice with her newly acquired long sword, so she hadn’t asked much.
Now that she heard Gu Yu mention it again, she naturally wanted to ask about it at this time.
“In my Medical Scripture’s prescription, there is a ‘Longevity Pill’. As the name suggests, it can increase lifespan… Although I don’t know if it’s true, considering it’s a medical book from the space, I think it’s necessary to try it! And this Thousand-year Ice Silkworm is an important medicinal ingredient, the key to making the pills.”
Gu Yu’s idea was simple: he wanted to gain more time to live with his wife within his limited lifespan.
If only he hadn’t transmigrated to a cultivation world; otherwise, living for tens of thousands of years like the protagonists in novels wouldn’t be difficult, but he didn’t have the right to choose and was instead thrown into Linfeng Kingdom.
However, it was precisely because of this that he gained multiple wives.
Otherwise, Gu Yu felt he would have become a major villain in a novel, a notorious killer…
Let alone wives, he was grateful just to be able to live a leisurely life like this.
Therefore, there were gains and losses.
Gu Yu felt that his current life was quite good.
Of course, it would be even better if things went more smoothly.
For example, those annoying troubles wouldn’t come knocking.
“So that’s how it is! Then you must work hard. I’m looking forward to you practicing…”
When Gu Mengyao heard that Gu Yu was going to refine the Longevity Pill, she was about to praise her amazing little husband. However, halfway through her sentence, her expression immediately turned grim.
Afterwards, Gu Mengyao didn’t say anything more but quickly walked to the wall and listened carefully to the sounds coming from the adjacent room.
“Good senior sister, please grant my wish! Master is about to die, and the position of Tianshan Sect Leader will be inherited by my sister. You will also be expelled from the Tianshan Sect… Follow me, and I can guarantee you can stay here and guard your master’s tombstone.”
“Xu An, you wish! Master will not die, and your sister will not become the Sect Leader!”
On the other side of the wall, Shen Xue’s voice immediately sounded.
