Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1662: Chapter 844: Turning the Tide

At this moment, by a meticulously arranged pond in the backyard of the Gu Family Mansion:

The current Family Head, Gu Lie, stands with his hands behind his back.

He appears more composed than he did a few months ago, with the majesty of a family head in his brow, yet deep down in his eyes, there is a slight, barely noticeable fatigue.

Beside him stands an energetic elder, the newly appointed Great Elder, someone Gu Lie has carefully selected, absolutely loyal and reliable.

Watching the Spiritual Carp leisurely swimming in the pond, Gu Lie gently sighed, with a tone of emotion.

"Thinking of a few months ago, our Gu family was merely a struggling clan in Wuyun City, beset by internal and external troubles. Who could have imagined that in such a short time, we could have the situation we have today."

The newly appointed Great Elder respectfully echoed.

"The Family Head is right. All these are thanks to the second young master and Miss Qing’er. Had it not been for the second young master turning the tide, Miss Qing’er behind the scenes...

Alas, the second young master has not returned home for a long time, we do not know his current situation. And the eldest young master Gu Feng recently wrote saying he is training in Central Province, and has gained the favor of a Venerable Realm expert who has taken him as a disciple, guiding him carefully, with hopes to break through to Sect Realm. Truly heaven blesses our Gu family!"

Mentioned his two sons, Gu Lie’s face showed a contented smile, especially when speaking of his eldest son Gu Feng’s prospects of breaking through Sect Realm, which brought joy to his heart. A Sect Realm expert, in this region, is already considered top combat strength.

"Yun’er, that child, has his own fortunes and creation, we need not worry too much. Feng’er being guided by the Venerable is his blessing."

Gu Lie nodded, then changed the topic, asking.

"By the way, over at Heavenly Treasure City and Tianlang City, how is the progress on establishing the new workshop?"

The newly appointed Great Elder immediately reported.

"Returning to Family Head, there is still some resistance in Heavenly Treasure City. A few local influential families are still observing and bargaining; the specific terms of the workshop are still under negotiation, but it’s not a big issue, given time, it will surely succeed.

As for Tianlang City, because City Lord Xu has always had dealings with our Gu family, maintaining close relations, the opening of this workshop is further supported by City Lord Xu’s endorsement, strongly supported, so everything is smooth. It’s estimated that in three days, it can officially be listed and opened.

City Lord Xu also mentioned that since his daughter Miss Xu Lingling was favorably looked after by the second young master in Wuyun City back then, at the opening of Tianlang City’s workshop, he wants to personally come for the inaugural ribbon-cutting to show the significance."

"Oh? City Lord Xu wants to personally do the ribbon-cutting? Haha, good! Seems Ling’er, that girl, has helped our Gu family forge a kind bond."

Upon hearing this, Gu Lie’s smile widened. Keeping such a good relationship with a City Lord is extremely beneficial for the expansion of the Gu family’s business.

The two were talking, planning the blueprint for the future of the Gu family, their faces full of expectation for the prospects.

Suddenly——

Boom!!!!

A deafening explosion abruptly erupted from the direction of the Gu Family Mansion’s main gate! That sound was like a bolt from the blue, instantly disrupting the harmony and bustle within the Gu family!

Following that, was the ear-piercing sound of twisting and tearing metal, and several brief yet shrill screams!

"What happened?!"

Gu Lie’s smile froze instantly, replaced by gravity and shock. The newly appointed Great Elder’s face also changed drastically.

The source of that explosion was precisely the two doors of the Gu family made from Hundred-refined Steel, half a foot thick, symbolizing the family’s majesty and defensive power! At this moment, these two heavy doors were surprisingly kicked off the hinges by unimaginable force!

The massive steel door panels flew inward like two lightweight leaves, their speed too fast to be captured by the naked eye! Several Gu family martial artists patrolling nearby at the time didn’t even have time to react before being directly struck by the high-speed flying door panels!

"Splash!"

"Crunch!"

The sound of bloody human flesh, bones breaking, and tendons snapping is teeth-gritting! Those martial artists were instantly crushed into pulp, blood and flesh splattered on the walls and floor, dead on the spot!

"Enemy attack!!!"

The shrill alarm finally belatedly resounded throughout the entire Gu Family Mansion.

The commotion in the front courtyard immediately triggered the response of the Gu family guards.

Most of these guards have been following the Gu family since the days of the Heavenly Town Escort Agency, seasoned by blood and fire, though in recent months, the elevation of the Gu family’s status meant living relatively peaceful days, seldom engaging in combat, yet the bloodlust ingrained in their bones has not faded.

Now, encountering a sudden attack, witnessing companions die brutally, their eyes instantly turned red!

"Grab weapons!"

"Protect the family!"

"Damn it, who dares to cause trouble at the Gu family!"

Angry shouts rise one after another, dozens of martial artists with escort master backgrounds quickly grabbed weapons nearby, like a rage-filled pride of lions, rushing out from various corners, instantly surrounding the uninvited guest who caused this horrific scene at the entrance.

Everyone’s eyes locked on the figure standing in the shattered gate entrance.

He was a very young-looking man, dressed in tight-fitting black attire, with a cold and even slightly feminine face.

He stood there as though merged with the surrounding shadows, emitting a cold aura that repels strangers. For the dozens of angry, cursing Gu family escort masters surrounding him, he showed no expression, his eyes indifferent as if looking at a bunch of ants, full of contempt.

"Where does this little bastard come from! Dare to commit violence at the Gu family, prepare to die!"