C41 (1/2)
It was already late in the night, and the group had been bustling with noise and excitement for several hours. After they had had their fill of wine and food, they all felt a little tired and returned to their tents to rest. Lu Que lay in the tent for a long time, not feeling sleepy at all. He lifted the tent flap and walked over to the bonfire that was still burning.
Lu Que threw two pieces of wood into the bonfire and laid on the ground casually. Looking at the starry sky and hearing the crackling sound of the fire, he couldn't help but feel relaxed. He thought back to what Gu Qingcheng had said to him today. He also felt that his days were a bit too tense.
Whether it was a matter of national affairs or cultivation, it all depended on Zhang Chi's speed. If Zhang Ye was too busy, it would be broken. If he was too relaxed, it would be relaxed. Recently, he was too nervous. He was in a hurry to achieve what he wanted. On the contrary, even though he had some energy left, he could not advance while he was stuck at the peak of level 1. If it weren't for Gu Qingcheng's words, allowing him to know what was wrong with him, he wouldn't have known how long it would take for him to break through the five spleens and enter the second grade of the Blood Meridian.
Suddenly, Lu Que smelt a strong aroma of wine in the wind. He turned his head to look in the direction of the aroma. He could vaguely see a figure standing in the shadow of the horse carriage. He would occasionally pick up the wine jug and take a sip.
”Brother Gu, it's so late, why aren't you asleep yet?”
Upon hearing these words, Gu Danxue looked in the direction of the mountain pass a few more times before walking to Lu Que's side and sitting on the ground, ”Didn't you also not sleep?”
”It's been a long time since I've spent the night in the wilderness. I can't sleep, so I came out to take a seat.”
”I didn't expect you to be such a considerate person.” Gu Danxue patted Lu Que's shoulder and nodded her head in satisfaction. Gu Qiuxue naturally knew that Princess Yu Tianxiang and the Canton Princess Yu Qinglin had thirty-six elite guards with them. However, he had been in the army for more than two months. He knew that anyone would get a nap, so he was worried. That was why he didn't sleep, but stayed up to keep watch.
”Right now, it's the beginning of spring, the world is warm and everything is back to normal. It's the time when the ferocious beasts that have been starved for the entire winter come out to look for food.” It's the beginning of spring, the world is back to warm and everything is back to normal.
”That's right. Although the scenery is pleasant on this spring night, there are also hidden dangers.” As she spoke, she pointed at the distant Little Green Mountain. ”That forest looks very quiet now, but it's hard to tell how many massacres are happening.”
Lu Que nodded. This was one of the reasons why he got up. When they were living in the Creek Ring Valley, there would be hungry beasts that would attack the village every year. Although there were bonfires all around the camp, it was not enough to scare those hungry wild beasts.
From time to time, Lu Que noticed that Gu Shuixue would take a sip from her wine pot. He was a little worried. ”Big Brother Gu, you've already drank quite a bit tonight. There's a little brother here watching over you, so you should go back and sleep earlier.”
”I'm fine.” Gu Danxue didn't seem to mind as she said, ”I've never been drunk ever since I was young. In fact, the more I drink, the more energy I get. This sort of wine is nothing to me.” Furthermore, I have been training in the army camp for the past two months, and have been assigned to night duty many times. I am already used to it, and will not be able to sleep at night. ”
If there was good tea, then there would naturally be good wine, especially for the military. Among the people he knew, his three uncles, Woodburn, Rock Width, and Feng Se, were all drinkers, but their conditions in the Eternal Mountain were limited, so he could only endure and endure.
Gu Qingxue waited for a long time, but she didn't hear Lu Que's reply. She turned around and saw Lu Que staring blankly at the burning bonfire. The corners of her lips couldn't help twitching. In his opinion, Lu Que was good for nothing. His character and family was outstanding among the younger generation. There was nothing to be said about his talent, and he had never seen a martial dao talent in a hundred years. Only this personality was too calm and indifferent.
Gu Qiuxue nudged Lu Que with her arm and said, ”Little brat, I'm really curious. You spend most of the day quietly staying like this. Just what are you thinking about?”
”I'm not thinking about anything. I'm just organizing my cultivation experience.” Lu Que scratched his head in embarrassment.
”You are now fifteen years old, two months and three days old. To be able to break through to the second grade of Blood Meridian in such a short period of time, you are now ranked in the top three in the entire history of Dazhan. Now, all you need to do is consolidate your cultivation.” Although it seemed like he was only breaking through to the Blood Meridian Realm, that was not the case. ”In the Blood Meridian Realm, one has to train the muscles, bones, flesh, and even the blood and marrow of one's internal and external organs. The correct way to go about this is to go inside and outside.” Although she had never seen Lu Que a few times before, Gu Qingxue was still very satisfied with her husband-to-be. That was why she told him about her own insights.
”Thank you for your guidance, Big Brother Gu. However, if it wasn't for Sister Qingcheng today, I really don't know how long it would take for me to break through to the second grade of Blood Meridian. ” Lu Que quickly thanked her. Although everyone had a different path to walk, Gu Qingxue's words were the most righteous. However, according to the < < True Sutra of the Yuan and the Great Constellation > >, it was best not to practice external martial arts before breaking through to the fifth level of the Blood Enchantment Realm and balancing the five elements in your body.
Although both internal and external cultivation had a miraculous effect on raising one's cultivation level and battle prowess, if one's body's five elements were not equal, their cultivation level was uncertain, and their Yin and Yang were incompatible, they would instead leave a hidden injury in the body. Normally, these internal injuries wouldn't cause anyone to feel that anything was amiss, but once one reached the tribulation level, nine tribulations wouldn't be enough to cover one's entire body. At that time, one's body would be like a moth-eaten wooden boat, and crossing the Sea of Bitterness would be almost impossible.
Unless there was a heavenly material or a miraculous elixir or medicine to help heal the hidden danger in his body, then that kind of lucky chance would be hard to come by. This was also the main reason why so many heroes in the Blood Nourishment Realm, the Qi Manipulation Realm, and the Divine Soul Realm could destroy anything in their path through the three great realms.
The foundation of cultivation was something that one could not afford to make mistakes in their actions, nor could he afford to have a shred of haste in making rapid progress.
”Your words are only one part of it. With your intelligence, you'll understand sooner or later even if your sister doesn't say anything.” Speaking up to here, Gu Qingxue teased Lu Que, ”Why do you still call her Sister Qingcheng?” When exactly will your Duke of Wei's estate come knocking on the door to propose marriage? My parents are all waiting for you. ”
”This … still …” Lu Que did not expect Gu Shuixue to change the topic so suddenly. His face turned red, his tongue was tied up, and he was at a loss of what to do. At this point, Lu Que finally showed the look that a young man should have.
”Alright, look at how scared you are. I won't get involved with your matters.” Even though I'm about to leave the academy, if I hear that you bullied my sister, I definitely won't forgive you. ”
”I dare not, dare not, how could I dare to bully Sister Qingcheng?” Lu Que waved his hands and was suddenly surprised. ”Brother Gu, you want to leave the academy? Then, are you not going to participate in this year's Chief Competition? ”
”Chief?” Upon hearing this, Gu Qingxue was somewhat depressed. She somewhat gloomily raised the wine jug and gulped down a large mouthful of wine before letting out a long exhale. At this moment, a beautiful figure appeared in front of her eyes. This was the figure that had suppressed countless students for four years to obtain the top spot. Regardless of whether it was him or others, when they met that woman, they could only avoid her. She was the previous head of the academy — Shang Qingchen.
In the Phoenix Cry Palace, Shang Qingchen was not the most beautiful. At the very least, both Princess Tian Xiang and her younger sister Gu Qingcheng, whose names shook the capital, were slightly more beautiful than her. However, in Gu Qingluo's eyes, Shang Qingchen was the most special. His extraordinary temperament was like the snow on a mountain, causing her to be extremely moved the first time he saw her.
”My husband must be stronger than me. You, are a bit too weak.” These were the last words that Shang Qingchen said to Gu Qingxue before she left the palace. Gu Qingxue's burning heart felt like it was being doused with ice. She could only watch as the beauty left, never to be heard from or seen again.
”Big Brother Gu, what's wrong?” Lu Que was worried when he saw Gu Qingxue's mood darken in the blink of an eye.
Ah!” ”Nothing.” Gu Qingxue shook her head and said, ”Maybe you've drunk too much wine. I'll go back and take a look, if you can't hold on any longer, just wake me up.” Without waiting for Lu Que's reply, he strode into his tent.
Lu Que looked at the curtain and wondered if this Brother Gu had some story with the former Chief Shang Qingchen.
Meanwhile, in the Great Gan Palace, the Extreme Violet Palace was still brightly lit. Emperor Yu Yuan Xu, Empress Lu Xin, the Grand Princess Yu Chuqing, and the Zhongyang King Yu Yuan Pu were all in the hall.