Just one glance.
Gu Han withdrew his gaze and continued on his way.
He had known Liu Ying since childhood and naturally understood her character very well, knowing that beneath that exquisite beauty lay a heart so cold, ruthless, and devoid of affection.
Moreover.
In his heart.
Although Liu Ying was beautiful, she couldn't compare to even a fraction of A Sha's charm.
...
Once upon a time.
One was Tianwu City's foremost Genius.
The other was Tianwu City's foremost beauty.
Everyone thought they were a couple, and even the City Lord Liu Yuan had the intention of bringing them together.
And with her deliberate approach, she had developed a considerable friendship with Gu Han.
Of course.
These were all things that happened before Gu Han was crippled.
“Hmm?”
Her expression, however, was caught by the man beside her.
“What, do you know him?”
“Not very well.”
Liu Ying shook her head, seemingly unwilling to mention Gu Han further.
“It's you, Seventh Prince, with your noble status, I never expected you to come to this small Tianwu City.”
“Cough cough…”
The Seventh Prince coughed several times.
“Although Tianwu City is small, the Barren Forest stretches for thousands of miles, with countless Spirit Medicine and treasures. It just so happens that Old Xue came here to search for Medicine… cough cough, I'm just following him to join in the fun.”
“Old Xue? Could it be… that Dr. Xue?”
Liu Ying's face could no longer maintain its calm.
Dr. Xue, with his profound cultivation and extraordinary medical skills, coupled with his humble and benevolent character, had a great reputation in the Great Qi Dynasty.
“That's right.”
The Seventh Prince coughed several more times, a sickly pallor appearing on his face.
“It's that old man.”
As he spoke.
His gaze was deep as he looked towards the Barren Forest.
Hopefully…
Old Xue would have a solution this time.
The cold poison in his body could no longer be delayed.
...
As dusk approached.
While Gu Han continued forward, he also carefully sensed the changes in his body.
Although his cultivation was only at Qi Condensation Fourth Realm, perhaps due to the extraordinary nature of his newly formed Meridians, the spiritual Qi within his body had become much purer and more condensed than before.
Naturally.
The power of his attacks at this moment far exceeded that of Qi Condensation Fourth Realm!
“Roar!”
Suddenly, a roar sounded not far away.
Gu Han's footsteps paused.
Yao Beast!
Swish!
The next moment.
A Yao Wolf, about three feet long, appeared before him!
Its eyes were full of bloodlust and ferocity, saliva dripped continuously from its fangs, and it stared intently at Gu Han.
First-tier Yao Beast!
Like the Human Race.
Among Yao Beasts, there were naturally also ranks.
First-tier, second-tier… corresponding to the various Realms of Human Race Cultivators.
It was rumored that if a Yao Beast evolved to a high tier, it could transform into human form, call itself the Yao Race, and in addition to the innate Divine Ability carried within its Bloodline, it could also cultivate various Human Race secret techniques, becoming extremely powerful.
Gu Han had naturally never seen one.
The highest tier of Yao Beasts he had seen in the Barren Forest was third-tier, which corresponded to the Human Race's Penetrating Orifices Realm.
“Roar!”
The Yao Wolf roared again, bringing with it an afterimage as it pounced towards Gu Han!
“Ah!”
A Sha was instantly startled, greatly anxious.
“Young Lord, be careful!”
“It's fine!”
Gu Han said in a deep voice, “Hold on tight!”
Swish!
As he spoke, he raised the long sword in his hand and slashed towards the Yao Wolf!
On the blade.
A faint, almost imperceptible light flashed!
Puff!
A soft sound.
The Yao Wolf didn't even whimper before it was directly split in two by the long sword, cut into two halves!
The cut was incredibly smooth!
Like a mirror!
Gu Han raised his long sword, looking at the notched blade, lost in thought.
This broken sword.
When Gu Tian found him, he discovered it beside him. It was the only clue to his past, so over the years, he had cherished the long sword as a treasure, never letting it leave his side.
And just now.
The spiritual Qi in his body had subtly resonated with the long sword!
The matter was now crystal clear.
The Great Evolution Sword Scripture.
It had always been hidden inside this long sword!
And that golden seal…
“Young Lord.”
On her back, A Sha's small face was full of surprise.
“You were so amazing just now!”
“Really.”
Gu Han collected his thoughts, patted her small head, and smiled gently.
“Are you hungry? Young Lord will get you… Hmm?”
He was about to clean up the Yao Wolf's corpse when his expression suddenly changed.
Gently setting A Sha down, he looked at the distant twilight, his face filled with coldness.
“Come out!”
“Tsk tsk tsk.”
A mocking voice came over.
“It seems that my Medicinal Pill has helped Young Lord Gu's injuries recover quite a bit. I wonder how Young Lord Gu plans to thank me?”
As he spoke.
A plump figure walked out of the shadows.
It was none other than the Fat Shopkeeper from the Medicinal Pill shop earlier today!
“Eh?”
A Sha naturally recognized him.
“It's you?”
“A Sha, do you know him?”
“Yes!”
A Sha was a little happy.
“Young Lord, he's a good person. He's the one who gave me that Medicinal Pill…”
She was guileless, and even though she had been tricked, she still thought others had helped her, excitedly recounting what had happened during the day.
“Is that so.”
Gu Han narrowed his eyes.
“Deceiving even A Sha, it seems you truly are a scumbag!”
“Heh heh.”
The Fat Shopkeeper didn't care.
“Given Young Lord Gu's actions, I'm afraid you're not qualified to speak of me! I didn't expect Young Lord Gu, even though he's crippled, to still hide such good things as beast cores. If you're sensible, quickly hand over all the remaining beast cores on you, and I can consider letting you live. If Young Lord Gu doesn't cooperate…”
As he spoke.
He slowly approached.
His Aura was released, revealing a cultivation of Qi Condensation Eighth Realm!
Now that everyone in the city knew Gu Han was crippled, he felt confident he had Gu Han cornered, naturally acting without fear.
“Want beast cores?”
Gu Han's eyes flared with killing intent.
“Then exchange your life for them!”
Adoptive father Gu Tian.
Maid A Sha.
They were the only two family members he had in his life, and also his reverse scale!
When his reverse scale was touched, what followed was naturally his endless rage and murderous intent!
“Seeking death?”
The Fat Shopkeeper sneered, rushing towards Gu Han at a speed completely disproportionate to his body!
“Then I'll grant you your wish!”
On the opposite side.
The limited spiritual Qi within Gu Han's Meridians was already circulating to its extreme, and a faint light suddenly lit up on the dark sword body!
In a flash!
Their figures crossed paths!
Puff!
A soft sound!
“You…”
The Fat Shopkeeper's body stiffened, a line of blood rapidly spread across his neck, and he fell forward stiffly!
Behind him.
Gu Han's body swayed.
With his cultivation not yet recovered, and a difference of four minor Realms, delivering a single strike to kill his opponent naturally required his full effort and consumed a great deal of energy.
“Young Lord!”
A Sha's face was full of worry.
“Are you alright?”
“Go!”
Gu Han dared not delay for a moment. He found the Yao Wolf's beast core, then searched the Fat Shopkeeper's corpse, and immediately carried A Sha on his back, heading towards the Barren Forest.
He naturally understood.
Now, he was certainly not the only one being targeted by the Fat Shopkeeper.
...
The night was deep.
A long time had passed since Gu Han left.
The Fat Shopkeeper's corpse naturally attracted many vultures that favored carrion, vying to peck at it.
Whoosh!
Suddenly.
The vultures instantly scattered and flew away!
In the night, the figures of a dozen people rapidly approached.
“Commander Gu!”
After one person inspected the corpses of the Fat Shopkeeper and the Yao Wolf, he looked behind him.
“The cuts are smooth, just like how Qian Fu and the others died!”
“It's him!”
Commander Gu's gaze fell on the distant Barren Forest.
“He must be hiding inside, pursue!”
“Commander, the Barren Forest is so vast, and there are Yao Beasts everywhere, just with us…”
“We still have to pursue!”
Commander Gu took a deep breath.
“Have you forgotten the Young Lord's orders? Catch him, show no mercy, kill him directly!”
“Yes!”
...
The Barren Forest was immensely vast.
Even its outer reaches were filled with dense forests and surrounded by mountains, and within it were countless Yao Beasts and venomous insects. Every year, a large number of Cultivators lost their lives there.
And the deeper one went.
The more dangerous it became.
As for the innermost part, no one knew what was there, perhaps some had gone, but no one had ever come out alive.
Of course.
It was also because of this unique environment.
The Barren Forest nurtured countless Spirit Medicine and precious mineral veins.
Therefore, no matter how dangerous it was, many Loose Cultivators still chose to come here to try their luck, and even if they couldn't find Spirit Medicine, the beast cores from the Yao Beasts alone were quite valuable.
...
Puff!
In a secluded dense forest.
Gu Han casually killed a first-tier Yao Beast, and after occupying its lair, he carefully set A Sha down.
“Young Lord.”
A Sha's wound throbbed, and she cried from the pain.
“It hurts so much…”
“Silly girl.”
Gu Han was both amused and pained.
She had carried him so far without a single complaint, yet now that they were temporarily safe, her original fragile nature was revealed.
“Wait a moment.”
He gently comforted her.
“I'll treat your injury right away… Hmm?”
Suddenly.
His expression tightened.
“Young Lord, what's wrong?”
“Someone's talking!”
“I… I didn't hear anything!”
“There is someone!”
As a Cultivator, Gu Han's hearing was naturally far superior to ordinary people's. He carefully sensed the surroundings.
“It sounds like… someone's cursing!”
“Oh no!”
As if he had sensed the source of the sound, his face instantly darkened.
That cursing sound…
It was actually coming from within his mind!