Chapter 57: The Emergence of the Dragon Vein's Aura

Zhu Genghua glanced at Gu Feng and, seeing his calm expression, took the document and began to read it right in front of him. As he read, Zhu Genghua’s face changed again and again. When he finished, he looked at Gu Feng and said, “Do you know what’s in here?”

Gu Feng nodded, his tone light. “Investigating my identity—how amusing.”

“So, that means everything in this file is true?” Zhu Genghua pressed.

Gu Feng remained unconcerned. “Of course it’s true.”

Staring at Gu Feng’s confident manner, Zhu Genghua asked, “Since it’s true, where do you find the courage to remain so composed and self-assured?”

Gu Feng smiled faintly. “Would panic solve any of my problems?”

Zhu Genghua let out a cold laugh. “If that’s the case, you must have quite a few secrets. You’ve had quite the stroke of fortune. I believe your true identity will soon be known across the world. When that happens, I’m afraid you’ll find it hard to take a single step.”

“And then?” Gu Feng’s indifference only irritated Zhu Genghua further. In Zhu’s eyes, Gu Feng was already a fish trapped in his net, yet the man still refused to curry favor or seek protection.

Left with no choice, Zhu Genghua spelled it out clearly: “Give me your opportunities and fortune, and I will guarantee you and your sister a life of wealth and prosperity.”

Gu Feng burst out laughing. “How ridiculous, Zhu Genghua. Do you really think you can threaten me? Don’t forget, my surname is Gu, and my name is Gu Feng. That is a fact. Even if I have opportunities and benefits, I would only share them with the Gu family. Do you really think you can compete with the Gu family?”

At these words, Zhu Genghua’s expression changed drastically—he’d truly forgotten that Gu Feng bore the Gu name.

At that moment, Gu Xueyuan stepped forward. “Big brother, this old man is clearly up to no good. Didn’t you just say you wanted to wipe out the Thousand Peaks Territory? Let’s call for my uncle, and together we’ll destroy them.”

With that, Gu Xueyuan turned toward the open sky behind them and shouted, “Uncle, I know you’re there! Come out—someone’s bullying our Gu family!”

Hidden above, Gu Xueyuan’s uncle let out a wry smile and descended from the sky. “You really do love to cause trouble.”

Gu Xueyuan ran over, grinning mischievously. “I knew you’d come for me, Uncle. By the way, you heard everything we just said, right? Let’s go and wipe out the Thousand Peaks Territory together!”

The uncle looked at Gu Feng and said, “I’d like to know—why must the Thousand Peaks Territory be destroyed?”

Gu Feng understood well that no one would act without benefit, so he replied quietly, “Five lesser-grade spiritual crystals, in exchange for help destroying the Thousand Peaks Territory.”

The uncle’s voice was calm. “You have great confidence in me. Do you really believe I alone can wipe out the Thousand Peaks Territory?”

Gu Feng smiled. “If even a second-level spirit master can’t do it, then who can?”

“What!” Zhu Genghua and the uncle exclaimed in unison.

The uncle stared in disbelief. “How did you know I was a second-level spirit master?”

Gu Feng answered confidently, “Everyone has their secrets, don’t they?”

The uncle nodded, speechless. “You’re right—you have many secrets. Even I am tempted by them.”

Gu Feng, sensing no murderous intent from the uncle, joked, “Uncle, you mustn’t be tempted by me—I’m not interested in men.”

The uncle was taken aback. “Well, since you call me uncle, that makes sense. You’re a Gu too. Every year, those in the Gu family who fail to meet the standards leave—perhaps you’re connected to them.”

After a moment’s thought, the uncle said, “Very well, since you call me uncle, I’ll help you destroy the Thousand Peaks Territory.”

With that, he soared into the sky, heading straight for the Thousand Peaks Territory.

Gu Feng quickly called out, “Wait, Uncle, take me with you!”

The uncle sighed and waited for Gu Feng to catch up.

Gu Feng hoisted Gu Yan onto his back and took to the skies. Gu Xueyuan and Gu Dongliu followed suit. Only Liang Zi remained, watching them fly away, feeling utterly dejected.

Below in Senyuan Town, countless experts from various factions watched as Gu Feng and his companions flew toward the Thousand Peaks Territory. Someone wondered aloud why they were headed there—could it be that the Dragon Vein was hidden in the Thousand Peaks Territory?

The rumor spread like wildfire.

Countless spirit masters soared into the sky, gazing toward the Thousand Peaks Territory. Just then, as the mist over the peaks cleared, someone was shocked to see that the highest summit resembled a dragon’s head rising.

A dragon’s head rising, absorbing the sun and moon’s essence, nurturing a dragon vein and bringing prosperity to the land.

Instantly, countless experts rushed toward the Thousand Peaks Territory.

In truth, the spirit master bandit who ruled the Thousand Peaks Territory had poor talent, yet he’d managed to control the dragon vein for decades and forcefully broke through to become a spirit master. This alone proved the dragon vein’s power was indeed present there.

If someone with exceptional talent cultivated there for decades, their cultivation would be unimaginable.

Gu Feng and his group were startled by the crowds gathering behind them. Fortunately, all these people were drawn by the dragon vein’s energy and left each other alone.

“Ding! Dragon Vein awakening detected. Mission: Subdue the Dragon Vein. Reward: tenfold increase in meridian resilience, two thousand more strength, and three levels up.”

Upon hearing the system’s reward, Gu Feng, with Gu Yan on his back, trembled with excitement, nearly dropping her.

Gu Xueyuan flew over and steadied him. “Big brother, are you alright?”

Gu Feng coughed twice, awkward. “I’m fine, I’m fine.”

On the system map, the dragon vein was marked as a golden dot—gold signifying extreme danger.

By now, countless spirit masters had already flown to the Thousand Peaks Territory.

The bandits of the Thousand Peaks, seeing hundreds of spirit masters descending, believed their territory was under attack and immediately scattered in all directions, fleeing for their lives.

Moments later, Gu Feng received notification that the mission was complete.

“Ding! Bandits of the Thousand Peaks Territory eradicated. Cultivation technique transfer mission complete. Please transfer the technique to the designated person within three minutes, or it will disappear.”

Gu Feng felt immensely frustrated. He turned to the others and said, “You all go ahead and fight for the dragon vein’s energy. My sister and I will join you shortly.”

Gu Dongliu and Gu Xueyuan were both puzzled—what urgent matter could Gu Feng have at this critical moment?

Gu Feng explained helplessly, “My sister is an ordinary girl. She needs to relieve herself.”

At these words, Gu Yan’s face turned crimson, burying her head in Gu Feng’s neck.

Gu Dongliu and Gu Xueyuan exchanged another glance, then shrugged and flew off.

As for their uncle, he’d long since left everyone behind.

With Gu Yan on his back, Gu Feng descended rapidly, heading for a cliff. He landed in a secluded corner, punched a hole in the stone with his fist, and led Gu Yan inside, saying quickly, “Yan’er, I’m going to teach you a cultivation technique. Get ready.”

“Ah!” Gu Yan wondered if she’d heard wrong, overwhelmed with excitement.

“Brother, is it true?”

“Of course it’s true,” Gu Feng replied impatiently. “Get ready, I’m passing the technique to you.”

Gu Yan was nervous. “Brother, I’m not very smart. What if I can’t learn it?”

Gu Feng was exasperated; time was running out. “Don’t worry, with me here, you’ll learn it for sure.”

Finally reassured, Gu Yan closed her eyes, lifted her head toward Gu Feng, giving him a look of utter trust.

Just then, a discordant voice rang out from above. “Hey! What a pretty girl. Kid, get lost, or I’ll kill you.”