The Sword God of the Universe-Chapter 596: Return to Donglin

"Young Master Gu, my knowledge of Lanqu County definitely surpasses that of Alchemist Jing Yan, after all, I’ve served as the Lanqu County Prince for over a hundred years already," Zhou Shangyun’s expression changed slightly before he resumed his normal tone to speak.

Zhou Shangyun wasn’t worried that Gu Xinghe would make a move against him, being the Commandery Prince on the Heavenly Origin Continent, he was an official person. If Gu Xinghe were to attack him, it would be tantamount to challenging the dignity of the Holy City.

Although the Gai Family was strong, they didn’t have the audacity to challenge the Holy City so openly.

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"A trifling matter, why should it trouble you? Besides, this Ancient Cave Mansion discovered by my family is within the territory of Donglin City. Alchemist Jing Yan is a citizen of Donglin City, naturally, he would be more suitable," Gu Xinghe said with a light laugh, his tone neither salty nor bland.

"Oh? In the territory of Donglin City?" Zhou Shangyun didn’t expect that the Ancient Cave Mansion Gu Xinghe intended to enter would actually be in the territory of Donglin City.

"Yes! Donglin City is backed by the Black Stone Mountain Range, the Ancient Cave Mansion that our Gai Family discovered this time, is within the Black Stone Mountain Range," Gu Xinghe nodded.

"What a coincidence, I also happen to be planning a trip to Donglin City, how about we go together?" Zhou Shangyun abruptly changed the topic.

Gu Xinghe immediately furrowed his brows.

However, having said that, if he were to refuse now, he really couldn’t find a reason.

"Of course, that would be fine." Gu Xinghe could only nod and agree to Zhou Shangyun’s suggestion.

In his heart, Gu Xinghe was somewhat regretful, had he known about this hassle, he definitely wouldn’t have come to Lanqu County City.

The four set off for Donglin City.

"Jing Yan, why did you agree to lead the way for Gu Xinghe?" During the flight, Jing Yan and Zhou Shangyun were following behind Gu Xinghe, Zhou Shangyun asked in a low voice.

"That Gu Xinghe, is definitely harboring ill intentions towards you, you should have stayed in Pill Country," Zhou Shangyun shook his head and sighed lightly.

Now, Jing Yan leaving Pill Country’s territory was reckless.

"Prince, what you said, I also know. However, this Gu Xinghe claims to know about my father’s matters, so I had no choice but to make this trip. Since I have memory, I’ve never seen my father, nor have I received any news about my father’s whereabouts, so..." Jing Yan explained.

He knew, Zhou Shangyun was also worried about him.

"Oh?" Zhou Shangyun showed a look of surprise.

"Yes, since that’s the case, then I can’t say much more, but you must be careful. There’s also something you might not know yet, this Gu Xinghe, is a candidate Clan Leader of the Gai Family. As far as I know, there are currently two candidate Clan Leaders in the Gai Family, and the previous Clan Leader should step down in about ten years, this Gu Xinghe, is very likely to become the next Ancient Family Patriarch," Zhou Shangyun had a better understanding of Gu Xinghe’s identity than Jing Yan did.

Hearing this, a gleam also flashed in Jing Yan’s eyes. He really didn’t know about this identity of Gu Xinghe’s. No wonder, there was a Martial Artist with formidable Cultivation following and protecting Gu Xinghe.

Surely, the Gai Family made such arrangements to avoid any accidents.

Several days later, the four arrived at Donglin City.

"This Donglin City is quite impressive!" Upon entering the city, Gu Xinghe couldn’t help but exclaim.

Today’s Donglin City had indeed undergone huge changes compared to the past. What was once considered the lowest grade small city in Lanqu County had now changed dramatically. On the streets, Martial Artists in the Innate Realm could often be seen.

Jing Yan hadn’t returned for many years, and seeing the state of Donglin City now, he nodded silently, feeling quite satisfied in his heart.

"Nowadays, Donglin City counts as a first-class city within Lanqu County territory. Although its foundation still can’t compare to the four major cities, its attractiveness is not much less," Zhou Shangyun said with a smile.

Amidst laughter and talk, the four arrived at the Donglin City Lord’s Mansion.

After the guards reported their arrival, Tianying City Lord Jing Tianying quickly came out to welcome them.

With the Prince’s arrival, Jing Tianying certainly needed to come out and greet him in person.

"I’ve seen the Prince," Jing Tianying bowed in salutation.

"City Lord Jing Tianying, there’s no need for such courtesy," Zhou Shangyun said hastily.

"City Lord Jing Tianying has extraordinary abilities to have developed Donglin City to such a scale in a short period of time. It’s truly admirable!" Gu Xinghe spoke up, his gaze fixed on Jing Tianying.

He was also informed of Jing Tianying’s identity.

In fact, he had specially investigated everything about Jing Yan. He knew that Donglin City was Jing Family’s territory. In this city, the Jing Family was an Overlord-like existence.

Of course, this wasn’t anything to boast about. Families like the Jing Family couldn’t compare to the Gai Family at all, the difference was like heaven and earth. The Gai Family could easily send out a couple of people and effortlessly annihilate a small family like the Jing Family.

"Who might this be?" Jing Tianying glanced over at Gu Xinghe and asked.

"Fourth Elder, this is Young Master Gu Xinghe, he is a member of the Gai Family, one of the Seven Major Families, and holds a distinguished status," Jing Yan introduced Gu Xinghe’s identity, "The elder by Young Master Gu’s side is Elder Yin."

Jing Tianying’s eyebrows twitched with a slightly shocked look at Gu Xinghe. Jing Tianying also knew about the Gai Family, and was aware of what the Seven Great Families on the Continent represented.

"Turns out to be Young Master Gu and Elder Yin, haha, please, come inside," Jing Tianying quickly offered his hand in a gesture of invitation, then stepped aside, welcoming the group inside the City Lord Mansion.

"Young Master Gu, after several days of continuous travel, how about we rest for today in Donglin City Lord’s Mansion and set out early tomorrow morning towards the Black Stone Mountain Range?" Zhou Shangyun turned to look at Gu Xinghe and suggested.

"Then let’s follow what the Prince suggests, resting for a day is also good," Gu Xinghe nodded in agreement, not opposing.

Once inside the City Lord Mansion, after some more pleasantries, Jing Tianying arranged for Gu Xinghe and his companion’s rooms.

After Gu Xinghe and his guard left with the City Lord Mansion’s guards, Jing Tianying’s expression suddenly changed.

Now, only Jing Yan, Zhou Shangyun, and Jing Tianying were left.

"Prince, what is Gu Xinghe doing in our Donglin City?" Jing Tianying asked with a grave voice. Although everyone had been polite on the surface just now, Jing Tianying had also noticed that there was definitely something amiss between Gu Xinghe’s pair and Jing Yan and Zhou Shangyun.

If he couldn’t even see that, then that would truly be abnormal.

"It seems this person has some designs on Jing Yan, but right now, we can’t be sure," Zhou Shangyun’s expression turned grave as well.

"Heh, don’t worry too much, if soldiers come, block them; if water comes, cover it with earth! It won’t be so easy if they want to deal with me!" Jing Yan waved his hand, speaking in a relaxed tone.

"Fourth Elder, I’m going to take a look at the family now, we’ll talk more later in the evening," Jing Yan then addressed Jing Tianying.

Having not returned for a long time, Jing Yan also wanted to see for himself the current development of the Jing Family. There was also the Splendid Pill Tower in Donglin City, since Uncle Chenxing had left, he wondered if there had been any issues with the management of the Splendid Pill Tower.