Of course, Gu Yuan was also aware that although Ji Canghai had sworn with his Dao Heart, he hadn't done anything evil.

Moreover, the two of them had discussed that in a month, they would explore the Red Dragon Immortal Palace together.

But Gu Yuan still had to be on guard.

To put it bluntly, he had never truly trusted the person before him.

"So, Daoist friend, is this Three Corpses elder still watching you?"

Gu Yuan couldn't help but ask curiously, "But you are now a True Disciple of the Primordial Nether Sect, right? Conflicts between disciples resulting in mutual killings aren't unusual, but he is your mentor, and you've already achieved some accomplishment, having become the Gu King. Could it be that old thing is still watching you?"

Ji Canghai didn't speak, merely stayed silent for a moment, then continued the earlier topic, "He knows about our acquaintance because he's been watching me."

Gu Yuan nodded, accepting this explanation.

There wasn't much he could do if he didn't accept it.

The two of them didn't have much of a bond to begin with; they knew each other because Ji Canghai invited Gu Yuan to help explore the Red Dragon Immortal Palace.

But this matter was mutually beneficial, and while Ji Canghai might have some plans, Gu Yuan might not necessarily be at a disadvantage.

He could even gain a lot of advantages.

A spot for the Red Dragon Order is expensive, and such a thing is not easy to buy even if one wanted to.

Even with Gu Yuan's status, obtaining one wouldn't be easy.

Moreover, there was also the fact that Gu Yuan owed the other party a favor.

Before, Ji Canghai had informed him about Cyan Wood True Master colluding with the Wuxiang Old Devil.

Otherwise, if Gu Yuan had investigated on his own, he definitely wouldn't have figured it out in a short time.

Even though Ji Canghai didn't acknowledge this favor, Gu Yuan couldn't forget it.

Now, coming specifically to remind the other party somewhat repays that favor.

Ji Canghai was also well aware of this; he didn't continue on the topic but smiled and said:

"Are you prepared for the matter in a month's time, Daoist friend?"

Gu Yuan nodded, "Rest assured, Daoist friend, I won't disturb your important matters."

What he said, though, seemed to have underlying implications.

Ji Canghai, unconcerned, laughed and said, "Haha, what important matters could I have? But since you're already prepared, that's naturally best."

The two chatted idly for a while, and when they parted, Ji Canghai said, "Brother Gu, rest assured, leave the matter of the Three Corpses Uncle-Master to me, there's no need for you to worry about it."

Gu Yuan said nothing, waved his hand, and headed straight downstairs.

Since Ji Canghai had said that, he felt reassured. Although the Three Corpses Old Demon was a formidable character, Ji Canghai was also the devil's disciple of the Primordial Nether Sect. While his cultivation might be slightly inferior, his status was certainly no lower than that of the Three Corpses Old Demon.

With this assurance, the Three Corpses Old Demon shouldn't be able to cause any significant trouble in the short term.

...

Half a month later, Gu Yuan was having tea in the yard.

The breeze was gentle and the shade cool, making it rather leisurely and carefree.

Given his current status, fellow Jade Cauldron Tower disciples had suggested sending a few maids to serve him, but Gu Yuan naturally did not want this.

He lived quite comfortably on his own, so why would he need anyone to serve him?

Besides, who knew whose people the sent maids and servants truly were?

In any case, ever since Gu Yuan defeated and even killed Lv Kun on the Life and Death Platform, people around him began to look at him differently.

Not only fellow Jade Cauldron Tower disciples, but even people recognizing him on the street gave him different looks.

However, Gu Yuan didn't pay heed to such things.

He was well aware.

No matter how invincible he appeared now, and how far his reputation spread, Gu Yuan had a clear understanding of his own strength.

Lv Kun aside.

As for Heiyaozi and Cyan Wood True Master, the reason Gu Yuan could kill these two Golden Core Great Cultivators was mainly because he had the Trapped Dragon Array setup in advance to take the initiative and strike them down.

In terms of true skill, he still had a long way to go.

If he were not given time to prepare in advance, or if the opponents were prepared, he might only barely hold his ground or end up on the losing side when taking on Golden Core Great Cultivators in a direct magical battle.

With bad luck, it wouldn't even be surprising for him to be killed on the spot.

Therefore, Gu Yuan had never entertained thoughts of arrogance and pushed himself daily to study swordsmanship, cultivate Divine Techniques, and practice Alchemy, never once relenting.

Having just finished refining a furnace of Nourishing Essence Pill today, Gu Yuan surprisingly found some leisure time.

Sipping his tea, he sensed something, and took out a Communication Jade Talisman from his Storage Pouch.

The jade talisman was glowing, and as Gu Yuan's divine thought penetrated it, he received a message.

"Master has returned?!"

Gu Yuan was a bit surprised, but he didn't delay, setting down his teacup, he rose and headed to Jade Cauldron Tower.

Upon reaching Jade Cauldron Tower, he indeed saw a few familiar faces who had entered the Red Dragon Immortal Palace earlier.

These few appeared somewhat haggard, some even bore injuries. Upon seeing Gu Yuan, they had no time to greet and hurried past.

Gu Yuan went straight towards a room.

After knocking and receiving permission, Gu Yuan pushed the door open and entered.

Inside the room sat a young and handsome Daoist, with an indifferent yet formidable air between his brows.

Seeing this person, Gu Yuan hurriedly bowed deeply, "Disciple pays respects to Master!"

He Ling True Master first looked Gu Yuan over a few times, then nodded, showing a satisfied smile:

"Alright, alright, no need for formalities, quickly get up."

With his eyes, he could naturally see that Gu Yuan had made significant progress in cultivation, and seemed to have cultivated some powerful Divine Techniques.

He was naturally very satisfied with this disciple.

In just three months, Gu Yuan had made such progress, didn't that prove the excellence of his disciple?

"Master, did you return today?"

Gu Yuan, sitting beside He Ling True Master, asked curiously without pretense.

"Yes."

He Ling True Master nodded with a smile.

"Then I must congratulate Master on your great progress in cultivation, and being one step closer to the Yin Spirit Realm."

Gu Yuan clasped his hands with a smile on his face.

In Gu Yuan's eyes, He Ling True Master, though the same person, no longer exuded external severity.

Instead, he had gained a touch of calm and affability.

This clearly indicated that He Ling True Master's swordsmanship had ascended to a new level!

Previously, though strong, He Ling True Master was too vigorous and forceful, as the saying goes, "what is rigid is easily broken."

That was certainly not a good thing.

Now, not only had He Ling True Master's swordsmanship become more formidable, but it also reached a new realm, becoming much more harmonious.

It was like finding a touch of extreme Yin within extreme Yang, ensuring longevity.

This also indicated that his master, He Ling True Master, must have gained a lot within the Red Dragon Immortal Palace.

This was undoubtedly great news for Gu Yuan.

At the end of the day, a cultivator's status is determined by strength; the stronger the strength, the greater the confidence and the higher the status.

Now with He Ling True Master's significant cultivation increase, it would surely benefit Gu Yuan as his disciple.

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