Chapter 173: Breakthrough Dou Zong
Gu Xun'er frowned slightly, with a barely perceptible worry in her eyes, "Father, what should we do now? Do we really have to give up this deal? But my daughter has already promised the Xiao family."
Gu Yuan gently patted Gu Xun'er's shoulder and comforted her: "Xun'er, don't be too anxious. Since your father has agreed with your decision, he will naturally find a way to solve the problem. But we must carefully consider the pros and cons of this."
He walked to the edge of the pavilion, staring at the gurgling stream. After pondering for a while, he turned around with a hint of inquiry in his eyes: "Xun'er, I heard that the transaction of this Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade seems to be not only related to the Xiao family, but also to the Xiao Ling you mentioned, right? Are you interested in him..."
Gu Xun'er's cheeks turned red when she heard this. She twisted the corners of her clothes unconsciously with her hands, looking a little embarrassed: "Father, this is indeed a transaction with the Xiao family. It was the Xiao family who gave the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade to Xiao Ling, and then he made a transaction with me."
Gu Yuan snorted softly, then asked, "Xun'er, tell your father honestly, do you like that boy named Xiao Ling?"
Gu Xun'er lowered her head, her voice almost inaudible: "Father, I... I just think he is different, and he is indeed trustworthy."
After hearing this, Gu Yuan couldn't help but feel a complex emotion.
His daughter, who was a hundred times dearer to him and as precious as the apple of his eye, now had to worry about a man.
He sighed secretly in his heart, remembering that he sent Xun'er to the Xiao family, hoping that she could have a good childhood memory, but he didn't expect that he couldn't escape the love net in the end.
Gu Yuan felt helpless. If Xiao Ling was really a trustworthy person as Xun'er said, it would be fine. But as a father, how could he watch his daughter get hurt?
A hint of tenderness flashed in his eyes. Gu Yuan crossed his hands in front of his chest and said slowly: "I have also inquired about it. Xiao Ling has reached the Douhuang realm at such a young age. He is indeed extraordinary. I will investigate him when he comes to Zhongzhou."
"If he can satisfy me, I will not only take out the remains of the Dou Sheng and the essence of the ninth-level magic beast as bargaining chips, but also give him some rare cultivation resources. After all, this is related to my daughter's lifelong happiness, and I must carefully consider every detail."
"However, if he fails to meet my expectations, or his character and ability are not worthy of my precious daughter, then I will not hesitate to withdraw my promise and take necessary measures. I will never let you suffer emotional disputes because of someone who is not worthy."
Gu Xun'er was nervous and expectant when she heard what her father said. She bit her lip lightly and said firmly, "Father, I believe Xiao Ling will not let you down."
Deep in Gu Xun'er's heart, her trust in Xiao Ling is unbreakable.
The two had been childhood sweethearts and grew up together. Xiao Ling's feelings for her had long been as deep as those for family members. That unique sincerity was a warmth that she could feel without words.
Gu Xun'er witnessed Xiao Ling's growth all the way. His indomitable spirit and outstanding wisdom are the best proof of his continuous self-transcendence.
Although he was born in a humble place like Wutan City, every breakthrough and every transcendence of Xiao Ling showed his extraordinary talent, making Gu Xun'er firmly believe in his strength.
She firmly believed that even in the face of his father's severe test, Xiao Ling would be able to win his father's recognition with his true talents and firm will.
Xiao Ling once promised her that he would not only leave Wutan City, but also stand at the top of the Douqi Continent and become a powerful man who would go down in history.
Gu Yuan looked at his daughter's shy yet determined expression, and he understood a little. He smiled and said, "Okay, let's wait until he comes to Zhongzhou and see how he performs before making a decision."
At this time, a breeze blew by, blowing up the sleeves of the two people, and the atmosphere in the courtyard seemed particularly peaceful and harmonious.
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At the bottom of the Tianfen Refining Qi Tower, two elders were sitting side by side next to the hole where Xiao Ling had entered the underground world. They were specially sent by the academy to investigate the situation, and if there was any abnormality, they would pass the news back to the academy.
One of the elders frowned, his expression revealing a bit of anxiety. He said, "It's been such a long time, almost half a year, and there is still no news from Xiao Ling. It's really worrying. I don't know if the boy has met with an accident."
The other elder looked at the cave entrance with a determined gaze and responded slowly: "Xiao Ling has shown extraordinary talent since he was young. Since he made his own choice, he must be sure of it. We should have confidence in him."
As he spoke, his eyes unconsciously looked downwards again, trying to see through the unknown darkness.
"I don't know what the underground world looks like. Just feeling this violent fire energy is enough to make people feel afraid. Xiao Ling's courage and determination are indeed extraordinary." The elder who spoke first shook his head as he spoke, his tone full of emotion.
"Indeed, only a young man like Xiao Ling who has both courage and strength can venture deep into the cave under the protection of the strange fire. If it were anyone else, they would probably either suffer or face life-threatening danger." Another elder nodded in agreement, his face showing both admiration for Xiao Ling and deep awe for the mysterious underground.
Below the cave entrance next to the two elders guarding the pavilion, if you look in the direction of the cave entrance, an amazing magma world will appear before your eyes.
In this area filled with hot magma, a young man in a blue robe was quietly suspended in the air.
More than ten meters below him, magma was surging and rolling, and huge magma bubbles kept bursting, splashing magma like arrows shooting towards the young man in the air.
But whenever these hot liquids touched the boy's body, they immediately evaporated into steam and disappeared without a trace.
At this moment, the young man suddenly opened his eyes, and a flash of fire quickly flashed in his blue-gold pupils that originally shone like sapphires.
He stood tall and straight, with his blue hair fluttering gently in the wind, as if blending into the surrounding heat.
His blue eyes were as deep as the sea, and seemed to contain endless secrets.
He raised his hands, and the Green Lotus Earth Fire on his left hand was burning fiercely, like a blooming green lotus, emitting a mysterious and powerful aura; the Golden Emperor Burning Sky Flame was radiant, and the scorching flame seemed to ignite the entire space.
At the same time, on his right hand, the sea heart flame rippled like blue water waves, its flame was soft and rich in layers, like a liquid flame, perfectly blending the agility of water and the passion of fire. The Fallen Heart Flame was invisible and colorless, like a misty breeze, although it was invisible, it slightly distorted the surrounding air, showing its deep and mysterious power.
Four strange fires danced and swirled around him, their lights interweaving into a magnificent scene.
The young man did not rely on the wings of fighting spirit, but was able to stand firmly in the void.
Xiao Ling stretched his body, then slowly stretched out his feet and walked in the air. With every step he took, ripples like water waves appeared in the void.
An intoxicated look appeared on his face, and he said to himself, "Is this what it feels like to be a Dou Zong?"
He slowly stopped, and four strange fires jumped happily beside him, as if cheering for his breakthrough.
(End of this chapter)