Chapter 4: The Bai Family

There are too many people in the world who look alike, so encountering one here is not particularly surprising. Moreover, the young master is already dead; what use is it if this fellow looks similar? Furthermore, the young master was a spiritual vein practitioner; had it not been for the accident, he could have at least become a qi refiner like us. After regaining his senses, Gu Laosan shook his head and said. Furthermore, the young master was a spiritual vein practitioner; had it not been for the accident, he could have at least become a qi refiner like us. After regaining his senses, Gu Laosan shook his head and said.

"What do you mean by this..." Gu Laosan was not foolish; he immediately came to a realization, but his face turned even paler than before.

"Old Master Guan, what does this mean? If this kid has a spiritual vein, how can we ensure our lives are preserved?" Gu Laosan blinked, feeling somewhat confused.

Who dares to eavesdrop on our conversation in such a sneaky manner

Hehe, isn't the young master right here now!" Boss Guan replied with a cold laugh, pointing at the unconscious youth in front of him.

This really can work, but this fellow does not resemble the young master entirely. What if he reveals his true colors? Moreover, given his unknown background, how could he easily agree to this matter?" Old Gu San's expression changed unpredictably as he murmured.

"Having spent all my wealth, I still only have a 20% chance of survival?" Upon hearing this, Gu Laosan's expression turned completely despondent

The unconscious boy's abdomen was surrounded by a nearly imperceptible white halo, which seemed on the verge of dissipating at any moment, appearing both elusive and fragile.

What is going on, and how has his appearance changed? Gu Laosan, witnessing this scene, naturally became curious.

Hmph, if it weren't for my connections with the madam, I wouldn't even have this slim chance of survival. If you are unwilling, I won't force you either, " said Old Master Guan淡淡.

Hmph, what are you afraid of? As soon as this kid steps through the door, it will at least be years before the Bai family can see him again. Moreover, considering the terrifying nature of the Spirit Awakening Ceremony, there is an eighty to ninety percent chance that this kid will die immediately without any specialized training. In that case, we will have nothing to worry about. As for his appearance, have you forgotten what you relied on for a living before you became a Qi Refiner? Furthermore, given the terrifying nature of the Spirit Awakening Ceremony, there is an eighty to ninety percent chance that this kid will die immediately without any specialized training. In that case, we will have nothing to worry about. As for his appearance, have you forgotten what you relied on for a living before you became a Qi Refiner? He doesn't need to look exactly like the Young Master; just a slight resemblance will suffice. After all, the only image the Bai family has is from a year ago, and it is normal for there to be some changes since then," said Old Man Guan confidently.

But at that moment, a voice of astonishment came from behind him

The blue gloves emitted a dazzling white light before striking the ground forcefully in front of them

But when he walked in front of the boy's corpse, he hesitated slightly, reached back with his arm, and directly pulled the long sword from its sheath.

"Elder Guan has misunderstood; how could I refuse? As long as I can preserve my life, what do some external possessions matter?" Upon hearing this, Gu Lao San was taken aback and quickly forced a smile as he spoke.

At that moment, the elder Guan, who had been standing nearby, suddenly turned his head with a drastic change in expression after a slight movement of his ear, and shouted in a low voice towards the riverbank:

Countless weeds and soil were splattered everywhere, and a three-foot-deep pit immediately appeared before the two.

Upon hearing this, Gu Laosan felt as if cold water had been poured over him, and he immediately stood there speechless.

Come over and take a look, and you'll understand! Boss Guan retracted his fist, instead giving a strange look and beckoning to Gu Lao San.

However, if this young man truly possesses a spiritual vein, I do have a better way to ensure his survival. But how often do such coincidences occur in this world? For families engaged in Qi Refinement, it is somewhat easier for a spiritual vein bearer to emerge due to the power of their bloodline. However, for ordinary people, finding even one spiritual vein bearer among thousands is already quite rare. Moreover, even if a typical family discovers they possess a spiritual vein, without the means to cultivate or sufficient resources, how can they ever become a Qi Refiner? You and I, did we not also, upon being tested and found to have spiritual veins, resolutely align ourselves with the Bai family as servants in order to reach our current level?

With a loud bang.

As soon as the words fell, Boss Guan immediately moved his arm, and a flash of light gleamed from his fist, as an invisible energy sphere shot out with astonishing momentum.

With a flick of his wrist, Gu Laosan was about to urge the long sword to perform some action on the corpse

"Did he run over from the other side of the river? It seems I won't need to lift a finger; he shouldn't last much longer anyway." Boss Guan lowered his head to scrutinize the newly appeared youth, and after confirming that the other posed no threat, he finally let out a sigh of relief

It is impossible; this young man actually possesses elemental energy and is indeed a spiritual vein practitioner

It is naturally because the young master lost his life under our protection! Old Gu San was completely baffled

Haha, this time there truly is a way out. Gu Laosan, there is no need to return to the Bai family now; with this young man, we can be free from worry for our lives this time. After staring blankly at the unconscious youth on the ground for a while, Guan Laoda suddenly threw his head back and laughed heartily, his expression vaguely appearing a bit deranged.

The old man Gu San, standing by, would naturally not offer the slightest obstruction

A muffled sound

The voice of Boss Guan trembled slightly.

This time, Gu Laosan naturally nodded repeatedly in agreement, no longer daring to show any signs of reluctance.

He merely moved his arm, and the fist glowing with a blue light silently struck the youth's dantian.

A figure, frail and weak, rolled out from a patch of grass several zhang away, and then lay flat on the ground, motionless.

"The elemental force protects the body; this young man is indeed a spiritual vein practitioner, and it seems he has a considerable foundation in elemental force," Gu Laosan said, incredulously.

"Become a Spirit Disciple? Have you not yet awakened? In previous years' spirit ceremonies, how many disciples from noble families have actually become Spirit Disciples? Moreover, after we return this time, we will do everything possible to resolve the poison of that Heart-Nourishing Pill, and then seize an opportunity to completely sever ties with the Bai family. Even if that brat truly hasn't died, whatever trouble he stirs up has nothing to do with us. As long as the two of us first resolve the immediate life-threatening crisis, everything else will naturally be easier to handle. As for persuading that brat, it will be an easy task for both of us; we will do just that shortly..." After saying a few words, Boss Guan leaned closer to Old Gu San's ear and whispered something.

Upon hearing this, Gu Laosan was taken aback and quickly turned around to look again

"If all else fails, I do have a desperate method to seek survival, but the chance of preserving our lives does not exceed twenty percent, and it will require us to exhaust all our possessions accumulated over the years." After a moment of contemplation, Boss Guan finally spoke these words.

Upon seeing this, Gu Laosan no longer cared about the outcome, turning around to return to the edge of the pit to continue dealing with the corpse of the "young master"

This attack harnesses the subtle power of the talisman. Although it appears to lack any momentum and its might is far inferior to that of the previous assault, it is still sufficient to shatter the youth's internal organs, capable of taking his life in an instant

"Why does the landlord want to take our lives?" After Guanzhang's laughter ceased, he immediately retorted with a question.

But what if he really succeeds in the spirit summoning ceremony and becomes a disciple of the spirit? Old Gu San still had some hesitation.

Upon seeing this, Gu Laosan naturally became even more curious. Without giving it much thought, he sheathed his long sword behind his back and hurried over.

Upon seeing this, Boss Guan took a few steps forward and kicked the frail figure, sending it rolling over and forcing it to lie on its back.

Hmph, escape from the Great Xuan Kingdom? Do you really consider the Heart-Nourishing Pills bestowed by the family head each year to be miraculous elixirs? Think about the fate of those who betrayed the Bai family back in the day. Moreover, my entire family is still in the Bai family. If I leave, how could they possibly survive? If I remember correctly, your newlywed beauty from last year is already pregnant as of the beginning of the year. According to that divine doctor, it is highly likely to be a male fetus.

Old Man Gu San moved his body and circled around the pit, kicking all the other corpses into it with several swift kicks

A single finger merely brushed against the sword, and a streak of azure light spread from it

What use is there in saying this now? It is most important for us to first preserve our own lives. Considering how young this kid is, I will let him keep his whole body this time. Boss Guan said no more, and with a movement of his arm, a faint blue light immediately flickered on his fist.

Thus, after discussing a few words in front of the new grave, Old Master Guan immediately took out a green glove made of an unknown animal hide from his bosom, put it on his hand, and let out a loud shout

"Very well, we shall employ the strategy of using one thing to replace another, taking the young man to that barbarian sect. At that time, we can simply toss him to the messenger at the entrance, and then return to the Bai family with great confidence, claiming that the person has been delivered. As long as the family head receives a response from the entrance, he will naturally have no doubts whatsoever. In this way, we will instead gain merit without incurring any blame" said Old Man Guan calmly.

Understanding this principle is sufficient! Without further ado, before this matter is reported back home, you and I must quietly return to the Bai family to expedite the arrangements for everything.

Only then did one see that Master Guan was holding up a gloved fist, yet the brilliance that once radiated from its surface had completely vanished

"You don't need to tell me this; I already know. Huh, this kid's appearance..." Boss Guan replied irritably, shaking his arm as the glimmer of blue light reappeared around his gloved fist. However, when his gaze swept across the drenched boy's face, a hint of surprise suddenly appeared on his expression.

"Who is this kid, and how does he resemble the young master so much?" As soon as the thin man saw the drenched appearance of the young boy, he exclaimed in surprise.

There was also a boy with his eyes tightly shut, but his clothes were tattered, his body drenched, and he appeared to be in a state of unconsciousness

Since that is the case, hurry up and resolve this matter. What was just mentioned cannot be leaked at all now. Gu Laosan also relaxed by the big pit, but spoke without hesitation.

There is a resemblance of about sixty to seventy percent, but the complexion is somewhat pale, the eyebrows are much thicker, and there are several scars on the face. The skin also appears to be a bit rougher, which is quite different from the pampered appearance of the young master. " Boss Guan sighed deeply as he spoke.

Indeed, even those disciples of spiritual veins cultivated in-house are not selected through a rigorous process; only those with outstanding talent and character are truly worth the investment of resources from a young age. Speaking of which, our scions of noble families are still far from being comparable to these genuine disciples. " Old Third Gu replied without much thought.