The agreement
Willow Deity's heart was already boiling with rage. Previously, Willow Deity only felt a little upset when Gu Xuan approached him. However, when Su Zhenqian attacked Gu Xuan and Gu Xuan unleashed the bone-white flame, Willow Deity suddenly woke up. Why did he feel a sense of familiarity when he saw Elder Xuan? Why was Gu Xuan's expression so weird when he showed off to Gu Xuan that day?
The aura of the flame was exactly the same as the aura of "Elder Xuan" that day. They might be similar in other aspects, but the aura of the flame was definitely not the same. This was more distinguishing than a person's appearance.
Gu Xuan was Elder Xuan, and the so-called exceptional opportunity was just Gu Xuan toying with him.
Since that was the case, then the so-called high-tier alchemist was basically nonexistent. It was purely Gu Xuan's method.
"Then tell me, how did Gu Xuan bully you?" The Marquis said in a sullen tone.
Willow Deity's anger surged, but he couldn't say anything. Could he say that Gu Xuan pretended to be a high-tier alchemist and tricked him into serving tea and water, and then he proudly showed off in front of Gu Xuan?
He thought that he had obtained a great opportunity, but in the end, it was just a joke?
Gu Xuan's face also revealed a mocking expression. From Willow Deity's reaction, he understood that the latter had already discovered the matter of "Elder Xuan". But so what? From the beginning to the end, it was Willow Deity who asked for it.
As for his identity, it wasn't fake at all. With his methods, it was worthy of his previous performance. It was just that Willow Deity wasn't willing to believe it.
"Since the Marquis has already allowed you to speak, you can speak. How did I bully you?" Gu Xuan looked at Willow Deity and summoned the Icy Soul Freezing Flame. Under Gu Xuan's control, the tiny flame constantly danced between his fingers.
Willow Deity's face darkened and a violent killing intent appeared in his eyes. Under his anger, the power of the flame automatically circulated and condensed a thick layer around him, as if forming a thick blood-red fog. The surrounding Yuan Qi of Heaven and Earth also became chaotic because of Willow Deity's aura.
"Willow Deity, you don't even listen to me?" The Marquis frowned and said plainly. Although his voice was calm, there was an unquestionable coldness.
As a Marquis, he was actually ignored by a junior Marquis Cloud Deity Deity's Deity
"Hmph!" Willow Deity snorted coldly. He glanced at Marquis Mountain Guarding Marquis and dispersed the flame energy on his body. "I will still abide by Marquis's agreement. However, I will definitely fight Gu Xuan during the academy's test!"
"I will let you be arrogant for a few more days!" Willow Deity glanced at Gu Xuan. Her face was dark as she turned around and left.
The corner of Marquis Mountain's mouth also twitched, and a trace of gloominess appeared on his face. This Willow Deity was so arrogant that she didn't even give him face.
Looking at Willow Deity's departing figure, Gu Xuan faintly smiled. Soon after, his gaze shifted towards the Mountain Vanquishing Marquis. Seeing the latter's expression of holding back his anger, a trace of a strange expression appeared on Gu Xuan's face, "Could it be that this Willow Deity isn't the Marquis' disciple?"
"No."
Marquis Mountain Guarding Marquis shook his head with a bitter smile, "Willow Deity cultivated on his own. I allowed him to participate in the academy's recruitment with the identity of the Marquis's Residence. This is considered an agreement between us. As long as he can successfully obtain a good ranking, I am willing to reward him with a hundred thousand gold coins. He still needs to fight for the reputation of the County City, so I don't dare to suppress him too much."
Gu Xuan nodded in realization. He also understood Marquis Mountain Guarding Marquis's thoughts. Although Marquis Mountain Guarding Marquis was an Honorable Realm expert, Willow Deity's talent was outstanding. It was only a matter of time before she stepped into the Honorable Realm. It was even very possible that she could suppress him in a short period of time. In reality, the two of them were talking on equal terms.
After all, it was not uncommon for experts on the continent to provoke geniuses. After a few years, the tables would turn and their families would be annihilated.
Willow Deity was currently a Five Star Profound Realm expert. Her talent was much stronger than a so-called genius like Su Huatian. Stepping into the Honorable Realm in the future was almost certain.
"Hmm …"
Gu Xuan pondered for a moment. Soon after, he looked at Marquis Mountain Guarding Marquis and said with a smile, "If I can defeat Willow Deity in the Empire Academy's test, I wonder what reward you will give me?"
Marquis Mountain Guarding Marquis was stunned. Soon after, a somewhat fervent look appeared in his eyes, "Are you serious?"
"I'll do my best." Gu Xuan shrugged and said in a noncommittal manner. After all, the gap between him and Willow Deity was not small. If he spoke too confidently, it would instead cause others to doubt him.
"If you can surpass Willow Deity in the Empire Academy's recruitment test, I'm willing to reward you with two hundred thousand gold coins!" Marquis Mountain Guarding Marquis thought for a moment and said in a serious voice.
A trace of surprise appeared in Gu Xuan's eyes when he heard this amount. Willow Deity only had a hundred thousand gold coins, while he had two hundred thousand gold coins. This could be understood as Marquis Mountain Guarding Marquis's personal bias. From another perspective, it also meant that in Marquis Mountain Guarding Marquis's eyes, the difficulty of achieving results was twice as high as Willow Deity's.
"I don't want the two hundred thousand gold coins. When the time comes, I hope Marquis Mountain Guarding Marquis will give me a chance to go to the Blood Deity's Pool." Gu Xuan said.
"Alright!" Marquis Mountain Guarding Marquis agreed without any hesitation. Although the opportunity to cultivate at the Blood Deity's Pool was precious, to him, it was only a loss of some Spiritual Medicine money.
Gu Xuan bowed to the Marquis and walked towards his father and second grandfather.
Zhou Mei found that Marquis Zhenshan didn't mention her request. Her pretty face showed some reproach and she stomped her feet. "Father!"
Marquis Zhenshan turned his head and looked at his overly spoiled daughter with an unusually solemn expression.
Zhou Mei hurriedly put away her little temper. When her father showed this expression, it meant that he wanted to talk to her about serious matters. No matter how much the latter usually spoiled her, if she did not perform well in this situation, she would be mercilessly reprimanded.
"Mei-er, I know that you like Gu Xuan, but I want to tell you that Gu Xuan is definitely not someone who will rush over like a flock of ducks just because I propose an engagement. The elders of the Gu Clan even regard Gu Xuan as the core, and it is even more impossible for them to put pressure on Gu Xuan just to curry favor with me. This person's future is extraordinary. If you want to obtain him, you can only rely on yourself to obtain his approval. There is no other way. "
Marquis Zhenshan said slowly with a solemn expression.
"Oh." Zhou Mei replied, but her heart couldn't calm down. This was the first time that her father had evaluated someone with such an attitude.
Moreover, according to her father, the elders of the Gu Clan actually regarded Gu Xuan as the core. This was simply inconceivable.
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