"Enough with the nonsense!"

  Wiping the wine off his chin, Gu Xuanyuan scolded, "Precisely because your cultivation is lacking, you should join me in some real-world training!"

  Facing Gu Feng's blank stare, Gu Xuanyuan continued, "Feng! Remember, in the path of cultivation, you must not build cars behind closed doors. If you want to defeat Gu Kun, you need not only to improve your skills but also to have the ambition to conquer the world! Heroic Spirit City is just a small place; the world is vast, and a true man should aim far and wide. Why not take this chance to hone yourself with me, so that your cultivation and aspirations can truly be achieved!"

  Hearing this, Gu Feng was stunned on the spot, reminded of Ye Tianchen.

  With a sword in hand, traveling the world, truly a spirit of grandeur!

  Reflecting on himself, Gu Feng indeed had a bit of a fondness for comfort, reluctant to leave the peaceful corner of Heroic Spirit City.

  In the past, he could use his Qi Refining Realm cultivation as an excuse to numb himself and deflect others' expectations.

  But now, with the seven-colored Golden Elixir achieved and the city's business ventures gradually on track, bringing in substantial daily profits, he no longer needed to personally handle everything.

  Though his cultivation wasn't earth-shattering, in the entire cultivation world, among his peers, he was considered quite skilled!

  If he continued to idle in the warmth of Heroic Spirit City, it would be of no benefit to Gu Feng.

  Understanding this, Gu Feng nodded and cupped his hands, saying, "In that case, I will follow Third Uncle's arrangements."

  "Good!"

  Gu Xuanyuan clapped his hands in approval, stood up, and said, "Tonight, sort out your household affairs, and we'll set off for the Northern Wilderness tomorrow morning!"

  Gu Feng clicked his tongue in surprise, "So soon?!"

  "A real man acts without hesitation! Why dawdle?"

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  Gu Feng smiled wryly and nodded in agreement.

  With a wave of his hand, Gu Xuanyuan led Zuo Yuan and Bai Yu to the door, turning back to say, "I'll go catch up with your father and come for you in the morning!"

  "Everyone! Farewell!" With a cupped hand, Gu Xuanyuan decisively took off, flying away with his two followers.

  Watching the three streaks of light disappear, Gu Feng let out a long breath.

  Turning back to the main seat, Gu Feng adjusted his sleeves and announced, "It's decided. Tomorrow morning, I'll set off with Third Uncle for the Northern Wilderness."

  "Manager Wu!" Gu Feng called out.

  "At your service, young master!"

  Gu Feng calmly instructed, "After I leave, the Artifact Crafting Department and Loan Treasure Pavilion will be in your hands. Handle all matters as you see fit!"

  With the widespread use of Immortal Spirit Communication in Heroic Spirit City, everything was developing smoothly. Gu Feng's influence wasn't yet strong enough to extend beyond the city, but with Manager Wu, he could rest assured in consolidating the current achievements.

  Looking at Jiu Long beside him, Gu Feng said, "Jiu Long, the Royal Guards are yours to command."

  "You're not taking me to the Northern Wilderness?" Jiu Long asked in surprise, a rare urgency on his face.

  "With you around, I'd be safe, but I'd never grow."

  Shaking his head, Gu Feng continued, "Besides, with my Third Uncle there, he won't let me be in danger. You can rest easy."

  Jiu Long wanted to argue but realized Gu Feng made sense.

  A child learning to walk can't always be held; they must be let go, even if they stumble, rather than rely on others forever.

  No one can guarantee protection for a lifetime...

  Understanding this, Jiu Long nodded reluctantly.

  "You've given Jiu Long the Royal Guards, what about me? Do I have to return to the Chen Long Army?" Fang Feixue quickly stood up, asking uneasily.

  Gu Feng smiled silently, walked to her side, and pretended to ponder, saying slowly, "As for you... hmm... do you want to return to the Chen Long Army?"

  "Of course not..." Halfway through her words, Fang Feixue realized she fell into Gu Feng's trap again and stopped abruptly.

  These days, she had grown close to the people at Qiong Feng Pavilion, forming deep bonds.

  She was surprised to find that Qiong Feng Pavilion, unlike other places, wasn't cold and devoid of warmth.

  Though it was a Sequence residence, there was no scheming or infighting; everyone was united, even giving her a sense of warmth.

  Even Gu Feng didn't seem as annoying as he initially did.

  She had already developed a sense of belonging here.

  Seeing Fang Feixue's embarrassed and angry red face, Gu Feng laughed silently and said, "Pack your things tonight and set off with me in the morning."

  "What?! I'm going too?!"

  "Of course!"

  Gu Feng nodded, noncommittally saying, "You're the only one among us who's been to the Northern Wilderness. The team needs a guide!"

  Fang Feixue was momentarily speechless, realizing it made sense, and reluctantly nodded in agreement.

  After a while, Gu Feng suddenly remembered someone and quickly asked Manager Wu, "By the way, where's Hou Yixiao? I haven't seen him these days. Where's he been fooling around?"

  Manager Wu smiled wryly and said, "A few days ago, Hou Yixiao volunteered to take on the task of monitoring the Fifth Elder's residence for the Royal Guards. He should be near the Fifth Elder's cave dwelling now."

  "Hmph! That shameless fat Daoist isn't that diligent!" Fang Feixue said angrily, eager to report, "He's infatuated with the Fifth Elder's partner from the Wang Family, using public duties for personal gain, following her around under the guise of gathering information, but actually engaging in disgraceful schemes!"

  Gu Feng smiled bitterly, knowing this one's nature well—greedy and lustful, without any pretense. Though his skills weren't top-notch, he had a knack for being useful at critical moments.

  A soldier is trained for a thousand days to be used in a moment; this trip to the Northern Wilderness was the perfect time to bring him along, possibly yielding unexpected results.

  Gu Feng raised an eyebrow and immediately instructed, "Feixue, call that lecher back and have him pack up to leave with us in the morning. Better to take him along than have him cause trouble for the city's respectable women!"

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