Longevity: Starting from Refining Gu-Chapter 331 - 203 Challenge Letter

Chapter 331: Chapter 203: Challenge Letter

Chapter 331 -203: Challenge Letter

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Seven years later.

The night rain drizzled, adorning the distant mountains with a line of mist.

A gentle breeze swept through the woods, stirring a small lantern on a solitary boat in the river.

In the dim light, Yang Minghe picked up a residence report in his hand and read, “Last year, Lord Wen wrote ‘Common Gu of Nanli: Spear Gu Chapter,’ and sent it to the Jiuli Eight Countries.”

“During Lord Wen’s reign, over eight years, thirty-eight Gu books were composed, with Grass Spirit Gu and Alcohol Gu being the most notable.”

“In the second year of Lord Wen’s reign, six thousand Alcohol Gu were exchanged in the West Desert for the Alcohol Gu chapter and distributed to the Qi Refining Realm under his command.”

“That year, Lord Wen personally went to the Water Country, capturing the traitor Shi Xintie with a single sword in front of three thousand troops, and the three armies submitted.”

“In the third year of Lord Wen’s reign, all industries flourished, and during this year, all cultivators of the Jiuli Eight Countries could transform their Gu into butterflies, and everyone had cultivation resources without the need for conflict.”

“That year, the number of people breaking through realms was too numerous to count.”

“In Jiuhe City, spiritual medicines grew endlessly like mountains, and treasure medicines seemed to grow with heavenly assistance, perhaps ripening every six years.”

“People called Jiuhe City a paradise on earth.”

“In the sixth year of Lord Wen’s reign, five hundred thirty-one people in Nanli broke through to Foundation Establishment, the most in a century.”

“In the eighth year of Lord Wen’s reign, there were nine thousand three hundred twenty-three Foundation Establishments in Nanli, the most in eight hundred years.”

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Yang Minghe reached out to catch a handful of rainwater to drink, frowned, and said, “Ugh, it’s all about praising Lord Wen’s civil and military achievements. I was hoping to see a new Gu book.”

The small boat gently rocked, and Yang Minghe turned his head, quickly stood up, and saluted, “Subordinate greets Lord Song Zhi!”

Song Zhi glanced coldly at the residence report in his hand, “I sent you to monitor the situation across the river, and here you are, leisurely reading the residence report.”

Yang Minghe said, “I’m at Foundation Establishment. If I personally go to inspect, it will certainly alert the other side. I’ve already used some means to understand their tracks clearly.”

Song Zhi sat down and scooped a ladle of wine from the wine pot in front of Yang Minghe, “Be careful this time. Our visitor is Shen Yuanjie, the most capable officer under Qing Ran’s command. If something goes wrong, we’ll both be punished!”

Yang Minghe was clearly shocked upon hearing Shen Yuanjie’s name, “Is it that Shen Yuanjie who executed Lin Country’s royal family member in the street?”

Song Zhi nodded slightly, “This lord is quite prominent now and not to be provoked.”

“I heard that with some additional merit, he can enter the academy for further study.”

Talking about the academy, both of them showed a look of yearning.

Lord Wen wrote thirty-eight books, which was common knowledge for everyone.

In reality, the number of books by Lord Wen far exceeded this, with the others being treasured in the academy.

To see more of the collection, one must make more military achievements.

While they were discussing, suddenly the sound of horse hooves arose behind them, and turning around, they saw a young man in black with white patterns leading a group rushing towards them.

The white pattern embroidered an eagle, indicating affiliation with the Shadow Guard.

Shen Yuanjie rode to the riverbank, and they quickly leaped ashore, running to Shen Yuanjie, knelt on one knee, and said, “Subordinates greet Lord Shen!”

Shen Yuanjie waved his whip, “Cancel the operation, come with me!”

Yang Minghe, somewhat dissatisfied, said, “Lord Shen, I have already traced the whereabouts of that Hundred-Year Life Gu, just waiting for your arrival!”

“It’s within reach now, why abandon it?”

Shen Yuanjie said in a deep voice, “I received a confidential report. There was a turmoil in the Death Realm, and now a cultivator from Nanli forcibly broke through to the Mystic Gate Realm. Report back and follow me immediately!”

“If this Mystic Gate realm makes a mistake, and we miss the Death Realm’s intelligence, none of us will have good days!”

“I’m just the advance team. Lord Qing Ran has already personally arrived near the capital city to search.”

“If we’re late, we’ll be dealt with by military law!”

With those words, Shen Yuanjie turned his head and left.

Yang Minghe and Song Zhi exchanged a glance and quickly followed.

After a seven-day journey, they finally arrived near Wu Country’s capital. Yang Minghe had just arrived and followed Shen Yuanjie to visit Qing Ran.

In the desolate mountains and forests, only numerous spirit beasts hid among the trees.

That massive white elephant was Qing Ran’s mount.

Yang Minghe met such a great figure as Qing Ran for the first time.

It’s said that with a slight move, cultivators from the Three Kingdoms tremble at the sound.

Three years ago, they used poison strategies to deceive and kill nearly a hundred scouts from Da Yan, shaking the world with awe.

Shen Yuanjie followed the white elephant’s trunk to climb onto its back and said to the cart on the elephant, “Lord Qing Ran, Shen Yuanjie arrives with eighty-two Shadow Guards to join.”

Yang Minghe and the numerous Shadow Guards quickly bowed their heads, “We greet the manager.”

A slightly cold voice came from the cart with Qing Ran, “Mm, act according to orders.”

Shen Yuanjie leaned in closer. After half a moment, he came down, leading the group away from this place.

After moving further, Shen Yuanjie ordered, “Listen up, that Mystic Gate realm should be missing both arms and a leg, and his mana within is insufficient, highly likely injured even for Foundation Establishments.”

“Now Da Yan’s scouts have arrived, intending to intercept and kill him.”

“Disperse quickly to find that Mystic Gate realm’s whereabouts, and once found, immediately send out a signal!”

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“Find that Mystic Gate realm and escort him to Jiuhe City to meet Lord Wen. We will have achieved a grand success!”

Yang Minghe understood. Da Yan’s bandits really wouldn’t give up, daring to secretly approach near Wu Country’s capital, seeking opportunity to assassinate the Mystic Gate realm coming to deliver intelligence.