Empress: My husband is too strong, I can only lie down and relax.

Chapter 458 Changes in Lin Yuan City

"I don't know either, but there must be a lot involved behind this."

Gu Jiancheng shook his head.

He knew nothing about Lin Yuan City.

But that valley is only fifty miles away from Linyuan City.

To act so brazenly right under our noses, the forces behind them must be extraordinary.

They are people that neither the Xue family nor even he can afford to offend now.

"Don't worry, after we go back this time, you should hide in Blood Valley and not show yourselves. With the Immortal Crystal Mine, you can lie low for several years without any problem."

Gu Jiancheng continued.

Now, all he can do is ensure the safety of the Xue family as much as possible.

"All right!"

Xue Qiangwei frowned upon hearing this, but in the end she simply nodded and didn't ask any further questions.

Although she now possesses the Golden Immortal Root, her cultivation level is still too low.

Thus, just one day later, Gu Jiancheng and his two companions returned to Blood Valley.

Gu Jiancheng also seized the time to set up the magic array.

Half a day later, all the materials for the magic array were used up, and a complete array completely enveloped the entire Blood Valley.

The entire barrier has ten layers, with the outermost five layers consisting of various illusion arrays and formations that isolate auras.

Gu Jiancheng could guarantee that even a Celestial Immortal Realm expert would not be able to discover his grand formation.

Furthermore, Gu Jiancheng added a teleportation array to it, just in case.

Even if something unexpected happens, the Xue family cultivators can quickly leave using the teleportation array!

After giving his instructions, Gu Jiancheng prepared to leave.

"Brother Gu, you're not coming back this time, are you?"

At this moment, Xue Qiangwei and Xue Hu, whose injuries had not yet fully healed, chased after them.

The latter went even further and asked directly.

"Yes."

Gu Jiancheng nodded.

The Xue family was just a temporary place for him to stay, so naturally he would not return.

"Then take my sister with you!"

But at this moment, Xue Hu suddenly spoke.

Seeing Gu Jiancheng frown, he quickly added, "Brother Gu, my sister also has the Golden Immortal Root, so her talent is not bad."

"It's a waste for her to stay in Blood Valley. Once I recover from my injuries, I'll be able to protect the family!"

"But please take my sister with you!"

At this moment, Xue Hu even knelt down directly before Gu Jiancheng.

The little black dog rushed over and bit Gu Jiancheng's clothes, refusing to let go.

Xue Qiangwei didn't speak, but her eyes were filled with hope.

She also knew that following Gu Jiancheng would naturally lead to greater achievements.

"That's fine."

"Please come with me, Rose."

Gu Jiancheng's eyes darted around, and he also felt that it was a waste for Xue Qiangwei to stay here.

Perhaps we should find her a better successor later.

"Thank you very much, Young Master Gu. I won't hold you back!" Xue Qiangwei was overjoyed upon hearing this.

"Well, let's go."

"Tiger, take care!"

Gu Jiancheng nodded, then picked up Xue Qiangwei and Xiao Hei and left Blood Valley directly.

This little black cat's bloodline is also extraordinary; it would be better if it went together.

Thus, only after Gu Jiancheng and the other person disappeared did the Xue family patriarch emerge from the valley and help Xue Hu, who was kneeling on the ground, to his feet.

"Your sister is not good enough for this Young Master Gu, but even if she were to follow him, it would be considered an incredible stroke of luck!"

"Tiger, you must cultivate diligently, so as not to disappoint your sister!"

"Don't worry, Father, I understand!" Xue Hu nodded heavily.

Two days later, Gu Jiancheng and Xue Qiangwei arrived again outside Lin Yuan City.

However, compared to when we left, the magic array of Lin Yuan City was now fully activated, and an atmosphere of unease and murderous intent permeated the city.

Gu Jiancheng stared intently.

Clearly, his taking the immortal root had indeed stirred up that force.

Otherwise, there wouldn't have been such a large-scale operation.

Immediately, he and Xue Qiangwei exchanged a glance, then quietly left the direction of the city gate. In a deserted spot on the city wall, they tore open a crack in the magic array and silently entered the city. After isolating themselves from all other presences, they took advantage of the night to sneak into the Hundred Flowers Valley's trading post.

Upon entering the trading company, Gu Jiancheng released all his aura.

The next moment, a powerful aura flashed through the shop, and then Lu Yanran came down from upstairs.

Upon seeing Gu Jiancheng and the other person, her beautiful eyes suddenly sparkled.

She never expected that Gu Jiancheng would actually come back, and so quickly!

It only took three days.

"Young Master, have you finished setting up the magic array?"

Lu Yanran raised an eyebrow and asked.

"Yes."

Gu Jiancheng nodded.

Lu Yanran was immediately shocked.

Even including travel time, Gu Jiancheng only has a maximum of one day.

But is it possible to set up a level-elemental magic array so quickly?

Before, she would never have believed it.

But considering that Gu Jiancheng once refined pills with his bare hands, it all seems not impossible!

However, this is truly astonishing.

"Miss Lu, has something happened in Lin Yuan City?"

Gu Jiancheng suddenly asked at this moment.

“Indeed, a major event has occurred. Shortly after you left, the city lord’s mansion discovered a valley ruin fifty miles outside the city, containing the corpses of dozens of cultivators and hundreds of skeletons.”

"These cultivators are the ones who went missing in Lin Yuan City before."

"The City Lord's Mansion has determined that someone is causing trouble with evil magic, which is why martial law has been imposed on Lin Yuan City. All cultivators entering and leaving Lin Yuan City will be strictly investigated and branded."

Lu Yanran looked Gu Jiancheng up and down, then frowned and said, "But there doesn't seem to be any aura of a mark on you, young master. Did you sneak in?"

"Could it be that you are related to the events in that valley?" At this moment, Lu Yanran's expression turned solemn.

She had visited that valley before. Although the magic arrays within were destroyed, the air was thick with the stench of blood, indicating that the magic arrays were definitely evil and eerie.

"No, I'm just always cautious, it has nothing to do with me."

Gu Jiancheng shook his head directly, then asked, "So, can we still leave Lin Yuan City now?"

This is crucial. He has no intention of wasting time in Lin Yuan City; he only wants to go to the secret realm to seek opportunities.

Then they would seek out the dragon race to advance their physical bodies.

"Hehe, of course. Although the City Lord's Mansion can govern Lin Yuan City, it can't do so except for my trading company."

“If you’re ready, we can leave here anytime,” Lu Yanran said with a smile.

“No problem, but I have one more condition.” Gu Jiancheng nodded and then asked.

"Go ahead!" Lu Yanran readily agreed.

"I want to take her with me."

Gu Jiancheng pointed to Xue Qiangwei, who was holding Xiao Hei.

He was worried about leaving Xue Qiangwei alone in Lin Yuan City.

"she?"

"Who are you to me?" Lu Yanran raised an eyebrow.

"Just friends." Gu Jiancheng shrugged. "If it doesn't work out, then this cooperation probably won't be possible."

"Hehe, okay, then I'll take her with me!" Lu Yanran agreed after only thinking for a moment.