Chapter 60
: Five people came to seek refuge, carrying thorns to apologize!
Martial Arts Cliff.
A large group of people from Dongji Temple left in a grand procession.
The valiant cavalry of the Wendao Academy and the Tianxuan Guard had strange expressions, and their eyes were slightly mocking as they looked at the Wuji Hall.
Victory and defeat are common occurrences among practitioners.
They could have taken the initiative to provoke him, but to be utterly defeated by a fourth-level Dongxuan Realm cultivator while only at the seventh level of the Dongxuan Realm was a complete disgrace!
"How can he be so powerful?"
In the crowd, a young man in a three-legged golden crow official robe muttered to himself, his expression utterly somber.
"In just three months, I could only see his back from afar." The woman from Wendao Academy pursed her lips, feeling a sense of defeat.
Chu Sheng and Song Shiwei both came from Chuwei County. Although they ranked below Gu Lin in the selection competition, the difference between them was not that great.
After three months in the Spirit Cleansing Pool, they have reached the advanced stage of the third level of the Profound Realm.
The moment they emerged from seclusion, they thought that the top-ranked player in Chuwei County was probably only at the second level of the Cave Profound Realm.
However, Gu Lin was already at the fourth level of the Profound Realm!
At such a momentous occasion, he easily suppressed the seventh level of the Cave Profound Realm!
How could Sima Yu, a direct descendant of a sixth-rank aristocratic family, not be strong?
But that's far from enough to shake Gu Lin's position.
Wherever Gu Lin went, he was always dazzling and glamorous.
Even in the holy land where geniuses abound, he still stole the show.
The Hegemon-King of Chu sighed inwardly:
"Gu Lin is already a squad leader in the East Temple. His cultivation and status have both risen, and the gap between them will only widen in the future."
Beneath the meteorite platform, Zhou Baihu of the Martial Peak Hall stood with an expression as stiff as iron.
He was humiliated by Tōji Sōkei in front of everyone, which made him angry and embarrassed.
The key issue was that the Martial Peak Hall provoked him first, which made him impotent and furious.
Amidst his anger, he was also deeply shocked.
He witnessed Gu Lin take the top spot in Chuwei County from the very beginning. How could Gu Lin's strength have improved so quickly?
If I had tried my best back then, would Gu Lin have joined the Martial Peak Hall?
That fleeting moment of regret vanished in an instant. Zhou Baihu suppressed any other emotions and roared angrily:
"Return to the Martial Peak Hall!!"
.....
East Temple Government Office.
Gu Lin returned to his office.
Then came packing up and moving out.
He was promoted to squad leader and given a new office.
Half an hour later, Gu Lin took out his key, opened the paulownia wood door, and walked into the spacious and bright room. The tables and chairs inside were made of sandalwood, and the writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones on the table were all of the highest quality. Even the corners of the table were decorated with various kinds of top-grade tea.
There is also a quiet room inside the government office for cultivation, filled with spiritual energy.
"A promotion, and the benefits are this good?" Gu Lin sat upright in his armchair, very satisfied with his new environment.
He was increasingly looking forward to the Holy Land Grand Competition.
The top performer in Chuzhou has been promoted three ranks directly!
You must know how difficult it is to advance in the Holy Land. How many people are still just low-level cavalry at the age of thirty?
This is probably the only chance for him to be promoted beyond the usual ranks.
The top three will be promoted two levels.
The top ten can be promoted one level.
Gu Lin was determined to get this!
In the battle against Sima Yegou, he still had two trump cards, "Fangcun Lei" and "Fan Shang Gu", which he hadn't used yet, allowing him to directly overcome three levels and trample them.
My own maximum combat power is unimaginable!
Of course, there are still two months left, so we must improve our martial arts skills as soon as possible.
No one dared to underestimate those few outstanding and terrifying young people in Chuzhou.
In a single state, those who excel above all others naturally possess various extraordinary trump cards.
Gu Lin was preparing to head to the mission building.
Five people stood outside the yamen.
It was the mute Wind Woman and her companions.
"What is it?" Gu Lin asked coldly.
The flower girl stepped forward with a smile:
"Congratulations to Commander Gu on his outstanding achievements."
Gu Lin stared at her without saying a word.
The flower girl's smile was slightly awkward. She glanced at the four of them and lowered her voice, saying:
"Since it's an order from above, we should obey and serve Sergeant Gu faithfully."
Apart from Zhang Qianren, the mute who practiced silent meditation, the other three echoed his sentiments, and the mute also nodded emphatically.
The battle at Biwu Cliff changed their minds.
Corporal Gu certainly had the confidence to be domineering and arrogant.
Being in the Holy Land, they were all too aware of the cruel environment where geniuses were as numerous as fish in a river. Yet, Captain Gu was still able to suppress enemies three ranks higher. How terrifying was such talent?
Although they are both at the Knowing Destiny Realm, cultivating true essence, they are six or seven years older than Gu Wuzhang. It may only take Gu Wuzhang two or three years to catch up.
Furthermore, Corporal Gu did indeed cause trouble.
But in the four holy lands, isn't the path to power for any of the powerful figures fraught with thorns? Cultivation can be done in seclusion, but vying for power requires a strong character and fearless courage.
Bet on Sergeant Gu's promising future!
Gu Lin scrutinized the exquisitely beautiful flower girl, then suddenly sneered:
"This small temple cannot contain your five great Buddhas, so let's not talk about this anymore."
After saying that, he strolled away leisurely amidst the astonished gazes of the five people.
What a joke! When you were appointed by your superiors, you were too proud to pledge allegiance to a newcomer. Now you come here to recommend yourselves. Do you think I, Gu Lin, am so easy to talk to?
He can accept being a commander without troops for the time being; once the competition is over, the higher-ups will make arrangements for him sooner or later!
Upon arriving at the mission hall, Gu Lin stepped into the third floor using his gilded waist token.
The valiant riders stopped at the first and second floors.
The sergeant may enter the third floor.
Just as I was flipping through the files by the bamboo shelf, I saw a flag bearer in a robe embroidered with four xiezhi (mythical beasts) walking briskly towards me.
Gu Lin recognized him.
The commander-in-chief was responsible for handing over the new keys and assigning five subordinates.
"Greetings, Your Excellency." Gu Lin bowed respectfully.
The commander nodded and spoke rapidly:
"The five men are outside the hall, carrying thorns and apologizing."
"The personnel arrangements made above are final and cannot be changed; it's just a matter of time. Since they have sincerely admitted their mistakes, Corporal Gu should accept them."
Gu Lin followed the Commander out of the mission hall.
Sure enough, the five men were carrying bundles of thorns on their backs as an apology, their posture very humble.
The four of them said in unison:
"Lord Gu, please forgive me if my words were offensive."
The mute man nodded in agreement.
Gu Lin remained silent.
The general nodded:
"It's settled then. You are all willing to pledge your allegiance to Sergeant Gu. I'll go get the appointment documents."
After saying that, he slowly walked away.
Gu Lin returned to the mission hall.
The five people looked at each other, at a loss, and could only wait.
Back on the third floor, Gu Lin quickly selected a task.
This is one of the biggest reasons why he was willing to accept the five people.
Send five men to investigate the villains!
Of course, based on past experience in eliminating evil, if one does not participate in the entire process and personally defeats and kills the villains, the merit points will be reduced afterwards.
But with all five tasks combined, the rewards will definitely be substantial!
Gu Lin began selecting files.
Two demon-slaying missions.
Two missions to eliminate evil warriors.
There is also the task of eliminating wicked scholars.
He walked out of the main hall, holding five files in his hand, and said unhurriedly:
"Each of you go and carry out your mission, capture the target, and imprison him in the jailer's cell, where I will personally execute him. I need to accumulate contribution points."
Without hesitation, the five men agreed firmly.
Gu Lin began to part his hair into curls.
Zhang Qianren, the "mute," practices a silent meditation technique. Since he cannot open his mouth to break the technique, he decides to exorcise demons.
Luo Qianqian, nicknamed "Wind Girl," possesses extraordinary speed due to her innate wind spirit body. Compared to other martial arts practitioners, she has an advantage in fighting Confucian scholars, making her the only one who can defeat them.
As for Gu Shangnian, the "Folding Fan" of the main family, and Wu Que, the two of them eliminated criminal martial artists.
"Flower Girl" Su Yi goes to eliminate the demon.
After making the arrangements, the five people briefly flipped through the files, clasped their hands in greeting, and left.
A large group of people from Dongji Temple left in a grand procession.
The valiant cavalry of the Wendao Academy and the Tianxuan Guard had strange expressions, and their eyes were slightly mocking as they looked at the Wuji Hall.
Victory and defeat are common occurrences among practitioners.
They could have taken the initiative to provoke him, but to be utterly defeated by a fourth-level Dongxuan Realm cultivator while only at the seventh level of the Dongxuan Realm was a complete disgrace!
"How can he be so powerful?"
In the crowd, a young man in a three-legged golden crow official robe muttered to himself, his expression utterly somber.
"In just three months, I could only see his back from afar." The woman from Wendao Academy pursed her lips, feeling a sense of defeat.
Chu Sheng and Song Shiwei both came from Chuwei County. Although they ranked below Gu Lin in the selection competition, the difference between them was not that great.
After three months in the Spirit Cleansing Pool, they have reached the advanced stage of the third level of the Profound Realm.
The moment they emerged from seclusion, they thought that the top-ranked player in Chuwei County was probably only at the second level of the Cave Profound Realm.
However, Gu Lin was already at the fourth level of the Profound Realm!
At such a momentous occasion, he easily suppressed the seventh level of the Cave Profound Realm!
How could Sima Yu, a direct descendant of a sixth-rank aristocratic family, not be strong?
But that's far from enough to shake Gu Lin's position.
Wherever Gu Lin went, he was always dazzling and glamorous.
Even in the holy land where geniuses abound, he still stole the show.
The Hegemon-King of Chu sighed inwardly:
"Gu Lin is already a squad leader in the East Temple. His cultivation and status have both risen, and the gap between them will only widen in the future."
Beneath the meteorite platform, Zhou Baihu of the Martial Peak Hall stood with an expression as stiff as iron.
He was humiliated by Tōji Sōkei in front of everyone, which made him angry and embarrassed.
The key issue was that the Martial Peak Hall provoked him first, which made him impotent and furious.
Amidst his anger, he was also deeply shocked.
He witnessed Gu Lin take the top spot in Chuwei County from the very beginning. How could Gu Lin's strength have improved so quickly?
If I had tried my best back then, would Gu Lin have joined the Martial Peak Hall?
That fleeting moment of regret vanished in an instant. Zhou Baihu suppressed any other emotions and roared angrily:
"Return to the Martial Peak Hall!!"
.....
East Temple Government Office.
Gu Lin returned to his office.
Then came packing up and moving out.
He was promoted to squad leader and given a new office.
Half an hour later, Gu Lin took out his key, opened the paulownia wood door, and walked into the spacious and bright room. The tables and chairs inside were made of sandalwood, and the writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones on the table were all of the highest quality. Even the corners of the table were decorated with various kinds of top-grade tea.
There is also a quiet room inside the government office for cultivation, filled with spiritual energy.
"A promotion, and the benefits are this good?" Gu Lin sat upright in his armchair, very satisfied with his new environment.
He was increasingly looking forward to the Holy Land Grand Competition.
The top performer in Chuzhou has been promoted three ranks directly!
You must know how difficult it is to advance in the Holy Land. How many people are still just low-level cavalry at the age of thirty?
This is probably the only chance for him to be promoted beyond the usual ranks.
The top three will be promoted two levels.
The top ten can be promoted one level.
Gu Lin was determined to get this!
In the battle against Sima Yegou, he still had two trump cards, "Fangcun Lei" and "Fan Shang Gu", which he hadn't used yet, allowing him to directly overcome three levels and trample them.
My own maximum combat power is unimaginable!
Of course, there are still two months left, so we must improve our martial arts skills as soon as possible.
No one dared to underestimate those few outstanding and terrifying young people in Chuzhou.
In a single state, those who excel above all others naturally possess various extraordinary trump cards.
Gu Lin was preparing to head to the mission building.
Five people stood outside the yamen.
It was the mute Wind Woman and her companions.
"What is it?" Gu Lin asked coldly.
The flower girl stepped forward with a smile:
"Congratulations to Commander Gu on his outstanding achievements."
Gu Lin stared at her without saying a word.
The flower girl's smile was slightly awkward. She glanced at the four of them and lowered her voice, saying:
"Since it's an order from above, we should obey and serve Sergeant Gu faithfully."
Apart from Zhang Qianren, the mute who practiced silent meditation, the other three echoed his sentiments, and the mute also nodded emphatically.
The battle at Biwu Cliff changed their minds.
Corporal Gu certainly had the confidence to be domineering and arrogant.
Being in the Holy Land, they were all too aware of the cruel environment where geniuses were as numerous as fish in a river. Yet, Captain Gu was still able to suppress enemies three ranks higher. How terrifying was such talent?
Although they are both at the Knowing Destiny Realm, cultivating true essence, they are six or seven years older than Gu Wuzhang. It may only take Gu Wuzhang two or three years to catch up.
Furthermore, Corporal Gu did indeed cause trouble.
But in the four holy lands, isn't the path to power for any of the powerful figures fraught with thorns? Cultivation can be done in seclusion, but vying for power requires a strong character and fearless courage.
Bet on Sergeant Gu's promising future!
Gu Lin scrutinized the exquisitely beautiful flower girl, then suddenly sneered:
"This small temple cannot contain your five great Buddhas, so let's not talk about this anymore."
After saying that, he strolled away leisurely amidst the astonished gazes of the five people.
What a joke! When you were appointed by your superiors, you were too proud to pledge allegiance to a newcomer. Now you come here to recommend yourselves. Do you think I, Gu Lin, am so easy to talk to?
He can accept being a commander without troops for the time being; once the competition is over, the higher-ups will make arrangements for him sooner or later!
Upon arriving at the mission hall, Gu Lin stepped into the third floor using his gilded waist token.
The valiant riders stopped at the first and second floors.
The sergeant may enter the third floor.
Just as I was flipping through the files by the bamboo shelf, I saw a flag bearer in a robe embroidered with four xiezhi (mythical beasts) walking briskly towards me.
Gu Lin recognized him.
The commander-in-chief was responsible for handing over the new keys and assigning five subordinates.
"Greetings, Your Excellency." Gu Lin bowed respectfully.
The commander nodded and spoke rapidly:
"The five men are outside the hall, carrying thorns and apologizing."
"The personnel arrangements made above are final and cannot be changed; it's just a matter of time. Since they have sincerely admitted their mistakes, Corporal Gu should accept them."
Gu Lin followed the Commander out of the mission hall.
Sure enough, the five men were carrying bundles of thorns on their backs as an apology, their posture very humble.
The four of them said in unison:
"Lord Gu, please forgive me if my words were offensive."
The mute man nodded in agreement.
Gu Lin remained silent.
The general nodded:
"It's settled then. You are all willing to pledge your allegiance to Sergeant Gu. I'll go get the appointment documents."
After saying that, he slowly walked away.
Gu Lin returned to the mission hall.
The five people looked at each other, at a loss, and could only wait.
Back on the third floor, Gu Lin quickly selected a task.
This is one of the biggest reasons why he was willing to accept the five people.
Send five men to investigate the villains!
Of course, based on past experience in eliminating evil, if one does not participate in the entire process and personally defeats and kills the villains, the merit points will be reduced afterwards.
But with all five tasks combined, the rewards will definitely be substantial!
Gu Lin began selecting files.
Two demon-slaying missions.
Two missions to eliminate evil warriors.
There is also the task of eliminating wicked scholars.
He walked out of the main hall, holding five files in his hand, and said unhurriedly:
"Each of you go and carry out your mission, capture the target, and imprison him in the jailer's cell, where I will personally execute him. I need to accumulate contribution points."
Without hesitation, the five men agreed firmly.
Gu Lin began to part his hair into curls.
Zhang Qianren, the "mute," practices a silent meditation technique. Since he cannot open his mouth to break the technique, he decides to exorcise demons.
Luo Qianqian, nicknamed "Wind Girl," possesses extraordinary speed due to her innate wind spirit body. Compared to other martial arts practitioners, she has an advantage in fighting Confucian scholars, making her the only one who can defeat them.
As for Gu Shangnian, the "Folding Fan" of the main family, and Wu Que, the two of them eliminated criminal martial artists.
"Flower Girl" Su Yi goes to eliminate the demon.
After making the arrangements, the five people briefly flipped through the files, clasped their hands in greeting, and left.