The Crazy Son-In-Law

Compared to the shock of those from the New School Society, the expressions on the faces of the former Old School Society elders were somewhat disconcerted.

Gao Qiu glanced at the cliff in front of him, then turned his gaze towards the crowd.

“Let’s head down the mountain; today’s matters end here!”

Though puzzled, the remaining individuals turned and descended the mountain.

Walking down the mountain path, Miao Xiuyun mused to himself, “The person who escaped our joint attack just now must be highly skilled!”

Hearing this, Miao Aman smiled faintly, “Although I didn’t get a clear look at that person, it must have been Qinglong Envoy, Gu Baiyi!”

The relationship between the Southeastern Old School Society and Miao Aman, the chieftain of the Bronzemeadows, had been decent, so he had met Gu Baiyi once or twice before.

Since joining the New School Society, the tensions among the Meadowfolks had eased, no longer as fraught as before, allowing Miao Xiuyun and Miao Aman to discuss these matters together.

Miao Xiuyun, who did not recognize Gu Baiyi, reminisced about the man’s skills, feeling impressed, “Judging by his skills, he must at least be at the Anterior Heaven realm; to have such cultivation at his age is truly remarkable!”

“I recall he was just a ‘Half-step Anterior Heaven’ before, yet to think he has made a breakthrough in just a few months; could he have come across some fortuitous opportunity?”

As he spoke, Miao Aman’s curiosity deepened.

He was not a martial cultivator, but he knew that as one advanced in cultivation, breaking through to higher realms became increasingly difficult. For someone like Xiao Shun, making breakthroughs seemed as common as eating and drinking-truly a rare existence.

Gu Baiyi was recognized as a genius, but Miao Aman felt that without some fortuitous opportunity, advancing to Anterior Heaven would be extremely challenging.

While the two were discussing, Gao Qiu had already arranged for the Old School Society elders who had defected.

After descending the mountain, Qin Zhenhuan hurried to his side and asked, “Did Gu Baiyi appear just now?”

“Yes,” Gao Qiu nodded. “His cultivation has improved; he was only slightly stronger than me before, but now he is completely beyond my comprehension.”Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

Originally a peak Posterior Heaven expert, close to ‘Half-step Anterior Heaven’, Gao Qiu used to exchange a few moves with Gu Baiyi.

However, from Gu Baiyi’s recent display, Gao Qiu could only admire from afar.

Seeing Gao Qiu’s furrowed brow, Qin Zhenhuan did not pursue further questions but glanced at the twenty or so former Old School Society elders who had just descended from the mountain.

He then reminded, “I’ll go handle the aftermath now; you report the situation here to Xiao Shun!”

With that, he quickly walked towards the main force.

This battle had been an easy win for the New School Society, with the Meadowfolks and the core members of the New School Society pushing through easily, leaving their opponents in disarray.

Aside from Gao Qiu, who had been rescued by Gu Baiyi, nearly all of the Southeastern Old School Society had chosen to submit to the New School Society!

At this moment, watching the defeated expressions of the many Old School Society elders, Qin Zhenhuan felt somewhat triumphant.

Reflecting on the hardships he had suffered at their hands months ago as the president of the Leiyang Old School Society, it seemed that the tables had truly turned.

Qin Zhenhuan was not one to hold grudges over past grievances; he did not seek revenge against these defeated stragglers but instead began assigning them their new duties according to Xiao Shun’s instructions.

Meanwhile, Gao Qiu took out his phone to call Xiao Shun, who was far away in Laogua.

Laogua, on the edge of the tropical rainforest.

Xiao Shun leaned against a large tree, smoking a cigarette with limited enthusiasm.

He was now only five kilometers from his destination, so he decided to take a brief rest before sneaking in later.

Halfway through his cigarette, his phone unexpectedly rang from his pocket.

Checking it, he discovered a call from Gao Qiu.

With a slight curl of his lips, Xiao Shun pressed the answer button: “How are things?”

On the other end, Gao Qiu replied nonchalantly, “All smooth. From today, the southeast is under the dominion of our New School Society!”

Xiao Shun was not surprised by this outcome.

With Nie Jiuzhong dead, the southeast Old School Society was headless. Under the leadership of Meadowfolks and several capable New School Society members, their downfall had been inevitable.

This time, he hadn’t chosen to go himself, guessing that otherwise, the Old School Society wouldn’t have lasted even one night and would have surrendered under his overwhelming prowess.

Smiling faintly, Xiao Shun asked, “How are the brothers’ injuries?”

“With about ten experts from Meadowfolks on our side, we have less than ten injured brothers, mostly minor wounds,” Gao Qiu answered.

Xiao Shun nodded, then instructed Gao Qiu, “Good. I’ll inspect things in the southeast after I return from Ashford. You’re familiar with that area; don’t go back to Eastbrook anymore. Stay and guard the southeast for the New School Society.”

Gao Qiu’s knowledge of the southeast region was unmatched within the New School Society, making him the natural choice for such a significant role.

Gao Qiu made no objections to this arrangement.

After all, his previous stay in Eastbrook was merely to consolidate the New School Society’s local power. After several months, the area had solidified.

Moreover, with Meadowfolks’ members now aligned with Cliffside, there was no need for him to worry about the “Pellet Pavilion,” making it only natural for him to stay in the southeast.

After a moment of silence, Gao Qiu said somberly from the other end of the phone, “Gu Baiyi has appeared!”

Xiao Shun replied lightly, “Is that so?”

Now, he was no longer comparable to Gu Baiyi, so even his appearance couldn’t impact him.

For a defeated foe, he really couldn’t muster any emotion.

Gao Qiu continued, “Just now on Kong Mountain, Gu Baiyi appeared suddenly and was then rescued by the joint efforts of two Miao clan chiefs, escaping with Huang Shan!”

“Oh!”

Hearing this, Xiao Shun finally showed some interest.

What interested him was not so much Gu Baiyi’s sudden appearance but his realm not inferior to the Anterior Heaven’s third level.

To rescue someone against Miao Xiuyun and Miao Aman’s joint efforts, one would need at least the strength of Anterior Heaven’s third level, otherwise, it was suicide!

From the end of the Yingjie Cup to now, it had been less than three months, and Gu Baiyi’s cultivation had indeed grown alarmingly, not only breaking through a major realm but also advancing at least three minor levels.

For a cultivator, without some fortuitous encounter, such a rapid advancement was simply impossible.

With this thought, Xiao Shun became even more convinced that Gu Baiyi had experienced some extraordinary event.

After a brief consideration, he made further arrangements with Gao Qiu over the phone.

“Have Miao Xiuyun and Miao Aman not return so quickly. Let them assist you in the southeast for now. If that Gu Baiyi shows up, at least you’ll have someone capable of handling him.”

Gao Qiu laughed, “I had just mentioned this to the two Miao elders.”