Chapter 1559 The Drunken Daoist Returns
"Let them in!"
Chen Xuan feigned composure and waved his hand.
He knew he couldn't escape and could only agree.
However, the Vermillion Bird lineage was still too weak compared to the Gu family in the capital; they were not on the same level. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so apprehensive.
Soon, the servant led the people in.
Upon seeing the newcomers, Chen Xuan's brows shot up in surprise. "It's you?"
The person who arrived was Gu Lingyun from the Gu family in the capital.
Seeing Gu Lingyun, he actually felt a slight sense of relief. Perhaps this fellow wasn't here about the Sun Seizing Divine Bow.
"I'm here to see you today. I have something for you to do."
Gu Lingyun had a condescending air.
"What do you want with me?"
Chen Xuan asked calmly.
"You'll accompany me to my Gu family's clan gathering."
"Clan gathering?" Chen Xuan was taken aback.
Gu Lingyun explained, "Our Gu family holds a clan gathering every year. During the gathering, the younger generation will undergo trials in the wilderness. Based on their overall rankings, the young members within the family will be ranked to form the lineage of potential patriarchs."
"Each Gu family member can bring two people. I want you to come with me, and you'll receive significant benefits once we're inside."
"Our Gu family's clan gathering will begin in ten days."
After speaking, Gu Lingyun turned and left with his entourage.
Knowing Gu Lingyun's intentions, Chen Xuan was completely relieved. He called out to Gu Lingyun, "I'm not interested, and I won't go."
Why would he walk into a trap by going to the Gu family?
"Not going? Are you sure you're going to refuse me? Let me tell you, countless people are begging me to join!"
Gu Lingyun said coldly.
"Then go find them!"
Chen Xuan waved his hand. "See the guest out!"
The servant hurried over, ready to escort the guest out.
"You..." Gu Lingyun's face turned ashen.
Helpless, Gu Lingyun could only leave.
"Young Master Gu, this brat is too disrespectful. Should we find someone to teach him a lesson?" the attendant said indignantly.
"If even my sister can't beat him, do you think you can? Do you want the elders to make a move? Wouldn't that be embarrassing?"
Gu Lingyun still had some pride.
The attendant's face darkened, and he remained silent.
Gu Lingyun, with his people, returned to the Gu family in the capital in a huff.
"Judging by your expression, it seems you weren't successful?" Gu Yulong returned from outside and happened to see Gu Lingyun, so she couldn't help but ask.
Gu Lingyun slammed his hand on the table. "That fellow is simply too disrespectful. I personally invited him, yet he refused. It's truly detestable."
"Who told him to be so strong?" Gu Yulong sighed.
She had suffered a great loss at Chen Xuan's hands last time, so she naturally disliked Chen Xuan. However, there was no suitable candidate at the moment.
Gu Lingyun said, "Sister, do you know any friends who can help?"
"No."
Gu Yulong gently shook her head.
"Sister, what should I do then?"
"What else can you do? Didn't I tell you before that you shouldn't be so arrogant? You should be more courteous and welcoming to talent."
"Alright... I'll try again later," Gu Yulong said. "If it doesn't work out, I'll beg him again."
At the residence.
Chen Xuan muttered, "This Gu Lingyun is really out of his mind, inviting me to be his bodyguard. Doesn't he know we're enemies?"
In the blink of an eye, several more days passed. Chen Xuan was having afternoon tea when a familiar voice suddenly rang out: "I'm starving to death, quickly let me eat something."
This was the Drunken Daoist's voice.
Chen Xuan turned his head abruptly and saw the Drunken Daoist walking over. However, the Drunken Daoist's clothes were even more tattered than before, his hair was matted, his body was covered in bloodstains, and he exuded a strong, pungent odor.
Chen Xuan asked, "Drunken Daoist, what happened to you?"
"I had to open the bronze gate, and I broke into many forbidden areas." The Drunken Daoist plopped down next to Chen Xuan, unceremoniously grabbed the food in front of him, and began stuffing it into his mouth.
"Oh? Did you find it?"
Chen Xuan quickly asked.
This was a crucial question. Once the bronze gate was opened, perhaps he could find a way to locate his father and even help break the curse on his father.
Just as the Drunken Daoist was about to speak, a voice from outside suddenly echoed: "I just saw that shadowy figure sneak into the living room, quickly go capture that guy!"
"That guy dared to beat our brothers, we must capture him!!"
Chen Xuan heard the voices outside and frowned. He looked at the Drunken Daoist, "What did you do just now?"
"I was trying to sneak in, but your people discovered me, so I knocked out two of them. Don't worry, they're not in any danger."
Chen Xuan's mouth twitched. "Can you have some dignity?"
At this moment, the sound of footsteps echoed from outside, and a group of Vermillion Bird lineage guards rushed in.
"Mr. Chen, don't worry. He disturbed your meal, we will definitely take this beggar away!"
The leading guard said immediately.
"Beggars? You're the beggar, and your whole family are beggars!"
The Drunken Daoist stood up abruptly and cursed.
"How dare you curse? Guards, arrest him!"
The guard gave the order, and a group of guards lunged towards the Drunken Daoist.
"You dare arrest me? Chen Xuan..." The Drunken Daoist glanced at Chen Xuan.
Chen Xuan stood up. "Alright, this is my friend."
Creak!
Everyone stopped in their tracks, staring at each other in bewilderment.
Friend?
How could their young master have such a poor friend?
"Young master? Are you sure? He's just a beggar. You must not be deceived by this fellow!"
The guard earnestly pleaded, worried that he was being fooled.
"You're the big liar!" the Drunken Daoist said unhappily.
"Alright, alright, you can all go down now."
Chen Xuan had important matters to ask the Drunken Daoist and quickly waved his hand.
Seeing Chen Xuan's insistence, the guards could only retreat for the time being.
"Drunken Daoist, did you find a way to enter the bronze gate?" Chen Xuan quickly asked.
The Drunken Daoist arrogantly raised his chin. "Did this old daoist's personal efforts fail to find it? Of course, I found it!"
"That's great!" Chen Xuan was very excited. "When do we act? Now?"
The Drunken Daoist shook his head repeatedly. "No, we can't act now."
"Why?"
"Uh... because the last time we entered the Gu family in the capital, the Gu family members had already cordoned off the area. We might not be able to get in." the Drunken Daoist said.
"Did you go to the Gu family behind my back? And when you saw there was no opportunity, you came to find me?"
Chen Xuan suddenly realized something and said to the Drunken Daoist.
"Of course not... How could I do such a thing behind your back?" the Drunken Daoist said guiltily.
"Hmph!"
Chen Xuan thought to himself, if he didn't do something like this, would he still be the Drunken Daoist?
"What do you think we should do next?"
"I've thought of a good method."
"Let's hear it."
"I heard that the Gu family is holding some kind of clan gathering. As far as I know, it's a very grand event for the Gu family. The location where the bronze gate is situated is one of the places where the clan gathering is held. If we sneak in, we can definitely find a way to enter the bronze gate."
The Drunken Daoist frowned again. "I'm just worried about how to sneak in."
"I remember Gu Lingyun of the Gu family wanted me to act as his bodyguard to attend the Gu family's clan gathering. Perhaps we can take this opportunity to sneak into the Gu family's clan gathering."