Chapter 1000: A Great Opportunity For The Gu Family

Thousands of miles away.

The ancient Gu family received a message from their ancestor, saying that distinguished guests had gathered, and the entire family was to welcome them respectfully. However, when those figures took their seats in the grand hall, all the family's prodigies and talents were dumbfounded.

A half-short skeleton sat in the main seat.

Spouting nonsense, wearing bean shoes.

A dog sat beside him with an arrogant look, acting like a boss. There was also a centipede sitting in the guest seat, its numerous legs constantly rubbing together, its eyes gleaming. The Spirit King floated around like ghost fire. Finally, there was a bear, looking somewhat foolish, like a simpleton.

This group of oddballs didn't look like distinguished guests at all.

The Gu family had stood in this region for tens of thousands of years and was considered a prestigious clan in the Cloud Star. The family members were well-traveled and knowledgeable, and even the arrival of true saints was a common occurrence.

But this time, they were truly opening their eyes.

A spectacle like a circus troupe, and you're telling me these are distinguished guests?

A group of the family's prodigies stood outside the hall, exchanging bewildered glances, unable to make sense of the situation.

However, the Gu family's ancestor, Gu Taiyuan, standing in the hall, paid no attention to the distant gazes. With a smile on his face, he was extremely respectful.

"Esteemed guests, please enjoy some immortal tea. We will soon take you to meet the most beautiful women in our family!"

Ao Qing immediately became displeased.

"Didn't you say there were beauties? Why do we have to go to them? Why can't they come to us?"

Gu Taiyuan awkwardly smiled and quickly explained.

"Esteemed guest, please don't be upset. The beauties in our family are young and have not yet married. They usually do not meet guests..."

This explanation made some sense, but it made Ao Qing and the others feel like bandits coming to kidnap a bride, scaring the old man half to death.

Lou Benwei, however, was very patient and generously advised.

"Ao Qing, you need to have grace, understand? Being so impatient will only scare away the best beauties. We are cultured people, we need to maintain our grace!"

"We are all cultured people, we need to respect local customs!"

Ao Qing and the centipedes nodded repeatedly, as if they had just heard a great truth.

Gu Taiyuan quickly called for several maids to bring in the immortal tea. Although they were maids, those who could enter the ancient family were quite talented, and their beauty was naturally exceptional.

Several maids in long dresses walked in softly, carefully serving the immortal tea, which immediately elicited cheers and eased the atmosphere.

The dog and others cast their gazes, showing eager and expectant looks!

The most beautiful maid, holding a tray with immortal tea, cautiously approached the main seat and carefully placed the tea on the table.

Under the gaze of everyone.

Lou Benwei extended his elegant right bone hand, palm down.

"Miss, this is the back of my hand."

The maid, seeing the ghastly white bones, was stunned and could only instinctively respond, "Yes... yes."

Lou Benwei then extended his right foot wearing bean shoes.

"This is the back of my foot."

The equally horrifying white bones left the maid speechless, her delicate hands trembling.

Lou Benwei took off his cloak, and somehow produced a rose, elegantly holding it between his teeth, revealing a handsome and flirtatious smile.

"And you, are my treasure..."

The maid serving tea, looking at the terrifying skull, was scared out of her wits, barely able to hear anything, and quickly bowed, stammering.

"Esteemed... esteemed guest, please enjoy the tea..."

The scene was as bizarre as it could get!

Gu Taiyuan looked on in confusion, his mind unable to process what was happening. The many Gu family members waiting outside the hall were also stunned!

Ao Qing, however, became even more excited, filled with admiration, as if he had grasped some crucial insight.

"Big brother is amazing! This move is incredible! With just a few words, he made the beauties all shy!"

The centipede nodded repeatedly.

"Yes, yes, yes, I've learned it, I've learned it! Big brother is truly the best!!!"

The hall erupted in laughter again, a group of oddballs having a great time, while Gu Taiyuan's face twitched, almost breaking into a cold sweat.

Was that shyness?

They were clearly scared to death!

But given the guests' profound cultivation, Gu Taiyuan could only smile and respond.

"Haha... esteemed guest, you are truly elegant!"

After a few more flattering words, he excused himself to find more beauties and temporarily left the hall, leaving a few maids to manage the situation.

When he stepped out of the main mansion.

A group of family elders followed closely, and the family head, Gu Daohai, finally couldn't hold back. He approached, set up a barrier with his spiritual sense, and spoke with suppressed frustration!

"Ancestor, why are you showing such respect to these ruffians? The revenge for Cheng'er is still unresolved, this...!"

Before he could finish, Gu Taiyuan suddenly turned around.

His eyes burst with terrifying power, his expression completely different from before, no longer kind and gentle, but like an eagle opening its eyes, full of authority and darkness!

That one glance silenced Gu Daohai.

After setting up another barrier and observing that the circus troupe above seemed unresponsive, Gu Taiyuan sighed and sneered.

"Hmph!"

"You've been the family head for hundreds of years, haven't you? Your insight has deteriorated to this extent? Can't you even sense a bit of their cultivation?"

Gu Daohai, no ordinary man himself, was shocked, his pupils contracting!

"Ancestor, you mean...!"

Glancing at this junior, thinking of his loss of a son, Gu Taiyuan didn't blame him further. Although his talent didn't match his son Gu Qingcheng, Gu Daohai was still a rare talent, at least capable of maintaining the Gu family's foundation.

After a moment of thought, Gu Taiyuan recounted everything he had seen and heard. When he mentioned the terrifying scene of a finger shattering the void, Gu Daohai's face turned pale.

So those strange beings were such terrifying existences!

In shock, Gu Daohai showed a look of caution and bowed.

"Ancestor, since these people have such profound cultivation, their visit today might not be friendly. If we can't offer something valuable, even our Gu family might not be able to handle them..."

"What should we do? After losing a prodigy like Qingcheng, must our Gu family suffer another calamity?"

His words were filled with sorrow, his expression desolate.

Gu Taiyuan, however, sneered.

"When did I say this was a calamity? Daohai, your vision is still too narrow! Although their cultivation is terrifying, the treasures they possess must far surpass our family's."

"This visit is not a calamity, but a great opportunity for our Gu family!"

His words shocked Gu Daohai, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"An opportunity...?"

Suddenly, Gu Daohai's expression became even more horrified!

"Ancestor, are you saying we should use the ancestral formation—Star Chessboard, to deal with these people?!"

Before he could finish, Gu Taiyuan nodded with a sinister smile, showing an approving expression.

"Exactly."

"Although your talent is limited, you have some insight, not disappointing my expectations. Although their cultivation is strong, once we activate the 'Star Chessboard,' the ancestral formation passed down through generations, they won't escape death!"

"As the saying goes, wealth comes from risk. For the sake of our Gu family's grand plan, I have endured humiliation to lure them into our trap. Now, it's up to you!"

With just a few words, Gu Taiyuan portrayed himself as a family hero, as if all his previous actions were part of a grand strategy, even his earlier flattery was a brilliant tactic.

Gu Daohai was filled with awe and quickly responded.

"Ancestor, you are wise! I will go to the ancestral tomb to prepare the formation!"

Almost without needing further explanation, the two understood each other and went their separate ways. What was originally a crisis had now been turned into an opportunity, and the plan was set in motion.

In just a few moments.

Gu Taiyuan, stepping out of the barrier, headed straight for the hall, estimating the time and speaking again.

"Esteemed guests, the beauties of our family have gathered and are waiting at the blessed land in the back mountain!"

Lou Benwei nodded upon hearing this, reluctantly letting go of the maid's delicate hand.

"Miss, we'll meet again if fate allows..."

With that, he led his brothers to stand up, leaving a dashing figure behind.

Watching the figures leave, the maids finally collapsed to the ground.

Led by Gu Taiyuan, Lou Benwei and the dogs happily made their way, chatting and laughing, occasionally spouting flirtatious poetry, the atmosphere almost reaching its peak.

But when they arrived at the so-called back mountain, they saw only an empty square.

In the distance, at the foot of the mountain, stood a hundred-foot-tall giant gate.

Not a single beauty in sight, not even a female fly!

Lou Benwei was momentarily stunned, then turned to the old man.

"Are there really beauties here?"

Gu Taiyuan sneered inwardly. Clearly, they were after the Gu family's treasures, using the excuse of beauties. The giant gate was obviously a treasure vault, who wouldn't suspect that?

They were just playing dumb.

Fine, he would play along for a while longer.

Gu Taiyuan, convinced he had seen through everything, maintained a calm expression, his aged face filled with sincere wrinkles, his tone even more respectful.

"Esteemed guest."

"Our Gu family has extraordinary heritage, but 'beauties' are extremely rare and cannot be easily shown. They have always been kept here. Please, esteemed guest, take a closer look and you will see."

Lou Benwei and the dogs' eyes lit up, as if they had just discovered a new world!

"Oh? There are such beauties?"

"Living inside a mountain, this is the first time I've heard of such a thing. It seems the customs here are indeed different!"

"Didn't second brother say the local customs are open? Maybe today we'll see something new, like... primitive training?"

"Yes, yes! That makes sense!"

The simpletons chattered away, already imagining all sorts of wonderful scenes.

Having just arrived in this world, and with all the rumors, they were already curious. Now, seeing such a peculiar residence, their imaginations ran wild.

Without a second thought, Lou Benwei stepped forward eagerly.

"In that case, this playboy is going to show off his skills..."

The dog and the centipede were also excited, even helping to adjust his cloak and clothes, instantly becoming the best support team, ensuring their big brother's success in love!

In the blink of an eye.

Mirrors, props, makeup, everything was ready, as if preparing for a grand expedition!

Gu Taiyuan's face twitched.

He had lived for millions of years, seen countless extraordinary people, but this was the first time he had encountered such oddballs. He had been worried they might suspect something, but it seemed they were completely unaware.

Perhaps they were just a bunch of self-taught fools!

They were too naive.

Although their cultivation was terrifying and their actions meticulous, compared to him, they were still slightly inferior.

After all, cultivation wasn't just about fighting and killing.

To encounter such foolish experts, this was truly a blessing for the Gu family!!!

Watching these experts about to be buried here, imagining the treasures that would remain with the Gu family, a great opportunity was right before his eyes. Gu Taiyuan was so excited he almost gave himself away!

He quickly stepped forward and bowed, enthusiastically inviting them!

"Esteemed guest! Please follow me!"

Lou Benwei was also fully dressed, his bean shoes shining, his cloak spotless, his entire body almost glowing, presenting his most radiant image in recent times.

Even if a fly landed on him, it would have to do the splits!

He repeatedly bowed to his brothers, looking every bit like a groom, putting on quite a show!

"Congratulations to us all!"

With that, led by Gu Taiyuan, he and his little brothers moved forward, walking across the square, filled with joy and anticipation, their eyes seeing nothing else, not even noticing the inscribed giant pillars around the square.

Just as they were about to cross the edge of the square.

Gu Taiyuan suddenly tore through space and appeared alone outside the square!

Turning back, he laughed maniacally, his eyes filled with ferocity!

"Hahahaha..."

"This is the biggest mistake of your lives! Today next year will be your death anniversary!!!"