Light Fortress

Chapter 1728 - 384: They Won’t Survive (Super - !)

Changye, Gu Family Ancestral Hall.

The two elders were fishing as always, only this time... the fish baskets were full, all with caught living fish.

Since that day at Red Lake, upon learning the news that Gu Shen was alive.

Gu Qilin’s face had gained much more cheer.

People live for a single breath.

The so-called breath is actually just a hope.

Gu Qilin lived to this age, and most of the "people" he cared about have already passed away.

As for the younger generation he had hopes for.

Now there is only Gu Nanfeng and Gu Shen left. The former goes without saying, since birth he hasn’t given him much worry.

Gu Nanfeng is the typical eldest son in the family, strong ability, matured early, understands the bigger picture, essentially a perfect candidate for family leadership.

As for Gu Shen.

In the old man’s heart, this is a "child" different from everyone else.

No matter how many years passed, it was always like this in his heart.

The only younger generation Gu Qilin felt indebted to in his life was Gu Changzhi.

Gu Changzhi left too soon.

The things he owed cannot be made up for... so he subconsciously transferred this "debt" onto Gu Shen.

Gu Shen was the chosen successor of Gu Changzhi.

So.

Gu Shen is also a member of the Gu family.

Even though the blood flowing in his veins is different, Gu Qilin regards him as his own.

Back then, the Gu family provided Gu Shen with quite reliable protection.

Now.

Gu Shen has become the most prideful figure of the Gu family.

Sounds of commotion rose outside the ancestral hall.

Gu Qilin did not turn his head, sitting on the chair, peacefully closing his eyes, his hand loosely holding the fishing rod, feeling the tremor from the lake surface.

Using spiritual power for fishing would be uninteresting.

A young cloaked figure with light steps approached the backs of the two old gentlemen.

Gu Qilin smiled and spoke: "Was the journey to West Continent smooth?"

Reeling in the line.

"Bang—"

Water from the lake broke apart again, another big fish slid in a perfect arc through the air, finally landing in the old man’s fish basket!

"Thanks to Gu Shen, it was relatively smooth."

Gu Nanfeng spoke softly, "I have met Old Chairman Zhou."

"What ’Chairman’..."

Zhou Wei waved his hand, sighing: "I’ve already submitted my resignation, in a few days when the Security Committee finds a suitable candidate, I will officially retire the ’Chairman’ title."

Currently, the Security Committee doesn’t have an official Chairman in the substantial sense.

Zhou Wei’s retirement news came really unexpectedly.

Although there are many young talents within the committee, truly qualified people for this position... are yet to emerge.

"You aren’t that lucky."

Gu Qilin chuckled: "I think no one will wear the Security Committee Chairman’s title for half a year or so... Just wait patiently, there is plenty over there to keep you busy."

"Gu Shen serves as the ’Grand Judge’, not the Great Commander, why are you gloating?"

Zhou Wei grumbled: "The issues at the command post, you won’t avoid any trouble either."

Seeing the two elders so "energetic," Gu Nanfeng couldn’t help but laugh.

On the return voyage of Gu’s Envoy, he had already heard the news from Changye.

Gu Shen titled [Barrier], and officially took up the role of Grand Judge at East Continent Court!

"Alright, let’s not talk about this..."

Gu Qilin did not argue with Zhou Wei, he slightly turned his head, looking at Gu Nanfeng, said: "This time returning from Gent seems to have taken quite some time..."

The Gu’s Envoy took half a month to return from West Continent to Changye.

"On one hand, West Continent tried to retain me."

Gu Nanfeng walked slowly behind the old man, he extended his hands, massaging Gu Qilin’s shoulders.

"On the other hand, I altered the route, temporarily met with a Saint from Southern Continent Church."

Gu Qilin slightly frowned.

"Wasn’t the negotiation on Yuanting Island already concluded?"

"Correct."

Gu Nanfeng said: "The blockade at Yuanting Island was breached, the church hoped Changye could support some Transcendents, to confront Source Tower... so I met with Hai Tong Saint on the high sea, which delayed some time."

"Interesting."

Gu Qilin coldly stated: "The Storm Church, leaving aside the Spiritual Link of [Deep Sea], insisting on meeting you in the real world, is it trying to flaunt the power of [Storm] over the ocean?"

"Not exactly."

Gu Nanfeng paused in silence for a moment, said: "I was the one who asked Hai Tong Saint to meet me at sea."

Gu Qilin and Zhou Wei both gave a puzzled look.

Standing behind the two elderly gentlemen, Gu Nanfeng calmly explained: "There were many things that happened in Light City this time, and I hope you both can be a bit more patient..."

...

...

"I don’t have that much patience..."

The teahouse at the entrance of Snow Forbidden City was bustling, while the compartment was rather quiet.

Shen Li was anxious, raising his eyebrows.

He glanced at Gu Shen, then at Mu Wanqiu, raising his voice: "So what’s inside the Netherworld King Temple, and what’s the result of your fight?"

"..."

Mu Wanqiu merely sipped tea quietly without answering.

Gu Shen picked up a bite of beef, chewing slowly.

"Why are you both silent... Am I not an Angel Envoy? Why is such an important mission not even notifying me once?"

Shen Li was indignant.

"The Netherworld King Temple by Qing River has already been abandoned, there’s nothing valuable inside."

Finally, Mu Wanqiu took the initiative to speak, "This mission posed no danger, nor any trouble, which is why you weren’t called."