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Ancient Family Mansion
The Ancient Family Mansion stands alongside the Vast Palace, differing from the ornate, gilded nine-tiered halls of the royal palace with its crimson gates and dark glass, yet it possesses an air of mystery that surpasses that of the palace.
The royal palace is indeed magnificent and grand.
In contrast, the Ancient Family Mansion features flying eaves, artificial hills and waterside pavilions, terraces, towers, and long corridors adorned with dragon carvings, all blending the essence and advantages of both southern and northern architectural styles.
It showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of southern architecture while embodying the stately elegance of northern design.
Thus, it is said among the common folk that there are two palaces on the Vast Continent: one is the nine-tiered palace where three thousand beauties indulge in feasting and entertainment, while the other is the Ancient Family Mansion, a place where even the emperor cannot enter without permission, currently devoid of a female master.
Gu Xuanhong possesses the ambition to stand the Ancient Family Mansion alongside the royal palace and has the cleverness to elevate the Gu Family to equal status with the nation!
"Master, there has been no movement from Xia Manor. It seems Miss Xia will not be going out today," reported White Eagle, returning from his reconnaissance.
Opposite White Eagle, a handsome man in a smoky blue long robe stood silently by the intricately carved window. His slender, icy fingers gently traced the dark surface of an ebony table. His flawless profile bore a mysterious expression that was difficult to decipher at this moment.
Seeing his master remain silent, White Eagle discreetly withdrew.
Gu Xuanhong continued to stand quietly at the window, his expression unchanged. Only his cunning silver-fox-like eyes flickered slightly after White Eagle left.
Today was unusually strange for the Xia Family!
Although he had Liu Yuren's people watching over there, he should have felt completely at ease. After all, if his thirteen eagles lingered too long in that place, there would inevitably be movements within the palace. However, something must have happened in that Girl's courtyard today!
Gu Xuanhong had not tasted regret for ten years, but at this moment, he regretted not having someone from Xia Family keep watch until dawn!
"Black Hawk."
The man, who had been silent, suddenly spoke, his voice carrying a hint of barely perceptible guilt.
"Sir." Black Hawk stepped out from the shadows and spoke in a low voice.
"You take Azure Eagle and guard outside Xia Family. I want to know every move of Xia Huxin," Gu Xuanhong said. Black Hawk stiffened at his words and then quietly replied,
"Sir, aside from my subordinates, White Eagle, and Azure Eagle, the other Thirteen Eagles are all on missions. This means you will only have White Eagle by your side, and I truly do not feel at ease."
Black Hawk mustered his courage to speak; he would rather face punishment than see only White Eagle left beside the sir.
However, Gu Xuanhong did not even blink, speaking loudly,
"White Eagle has already reached the eighth level of the Phantom Heart Sutra, while you are still lingering at the sixth level. I really don’t understand where you get such confidence to stay and protect me! Hurry up and wash up and go to Xia Family!"
After hearing this, Black Hawk's face turned red, reaching all the way to his ears. If there had been a crack in the ground, he would have likely burrowed into it; he truly felt ashamed to face the sir.
Initially, it was the sir who showed him the Phantom Heart Sutra, and now he had only reached the sixth level while White Eagle, who started three months later than him, had already reached the eighth level! He felt utterly useless! From now on, he would definitely not waste any more words! He would obediently wash up and go to Xia Family!
After Black Hawk left, Gu Xuanhong slightly raised an eyebrow. His expression showed no change, but there was a flicker of turmoil in his eyes.
He didn't tell Black Hawk that he had exceptional talent, so he skipped the first, second, and third levels of the Phantom Heart Sutra and directly let Black Hawk start practicing from the fourth level.
So... Black Hawk still doesn't know that he is actually cultivating the ninth level of the Phantom Heart Sutra! The honest Black Hawk thinks he has been stuck at the sixth level all along, constantly hating himself for being dull and incapable, unable to comprehend the sixth level.
In fact, it’s not that Black Hawk is honest; it's just that his Master Hong is too cunning.
Master Hong wanted to give Black Hawk a big surprise after he passed the ninth level...
Before that, Black Hawk's fragile heart was still suffering in silence.
...
Meanwhile, at the Xuanyuan Family,
Today was supposed to be the day for National Master Xuanyuan Jinzhi to give a lecture at Luoming Mountain, but due to this little incident with the Xia Family, none of the expected attendees showed up.
Gu Family Hong Ye, Xuanyuan Family Xuan Yuan Ling, Liu Yuren General Liu, as well as Prince Ping Jing Tian'ao and Fourth Prince Jing Yushan were all absent. National Master Xuanyuan Jinzhi did not hold any grudges but instead postponed the lecture for seven days.
During these seven days, National Master Xuanyuan Jinzhi would remain at Luoming Mountain to cultivate and nurture himself.
While other parties remained unusually quiet, the Xuanyuan Family was already in chaos, unable to find peace.
The wine-loving Xuan Yuan Old King once again caused a ruckus in the Xuanyuan Family.
Since the death of Xuan Yuan Ling's mother, Xuan Yuan Old King developed a habit of heavy drinking. He often drank to the point of oblivion, and almost every time, Xuan Yuan Ling had to step in to bring him back. However, the next day, if Xuan Yuan Ling didn't keep an eye on him, he would sneak out to drink again, always ending up drunk.
Xuan Yuan Ling knew that his father had a very close relationship with his mother; they were childhood sweethearts who had vowed to be together for life. Unfortunately, Xuan Yuan Ling's mother passed away early due to illness.
Thus, it was better not to touch promises.
In the years right after his mother's death, Xuan Yuan Old King had several occasions where he nearly followed her into the afterlife. As a descendant of the Xuanyuan Family, who understood witchcraft, he was actually very fragile inside.
Xuan Yuan Ling was also saddened by his mother's passing, but he was much more mature and resilient than Xuan Yuan Old King. The real reason for Xuan Yuan Old King's severe alcoholism stemmed from a mistake he made unintentionally, which caused Xuan Yuan Ling to suffer from madness. Since then, Xuan Yuan Old King stopped studying any witchcraft; he had ruined his son's future with his own hands. His originally sensible and steady son had developed madness at such a young age because of his father's carelessness!
At that time, Xuan Yuan Old King could never forgive himself, so he relied on getting drunk to numb himself and escape reality.
Despite being much older, he was less willing to face reality than the younger Xuan Yuan Ling.
Xuan Yuan Ling was supposed to accompany Huxin to Luoming Mountain, but since Huxin couldn't go anymore, Xuan Yuan Ling naturally wouldn't go either. After learning that they would go seven days later, Xuan Yuan Ling intended to return and feed the divine beast but received news that his father was heavily intoxicated.
When Xuan Yuan Ling arrived, he found that his father was more drunk than ever before.
"My son, I saw your mother! I really saw her! Not only did I see her, but I even touched her! But... but... wuwuwuwu, why has your mother lost so much weight? She’s so much thinner now!"
The drunken Xuan Yuan Old King, swaying unsteadily while hugging a redwood pillar, kissed and embraced it. He cried as he did so, his rough hands tenderly stroking the surface of the redwood pillar.
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