The appearance of the Hidden Guard.
Gu Qingfeng did not promote it widely but kept it as a trump card for the Gu Family Manor.
A routine moment of warmth.
Gu Qingfeng handed an elixir to Xu Yulan and spoke, "This elixir is called the Refining Organ Pill, and if you take it, you can become a master at the Perfection stage of the Refining Organ Realm."
"Your martial arts talent is average, and without accidents, the Bone Refining Realm would be your limit."
"Now with this elixir, you should be able to break through to the Perfection of the Refining Organ Realm. I'm not saying you'll definitely reach the Grandmaster Realm afterward, but living for another two hundred years shouldn't be a problem!"
Hearing Gu Qingfeng's words, Xu Yulan's bright eyes showed a few extra hints of shock.
Although she didn't care much for the affairs of the Martial World, she was well aware of how difficult it was to advance in martial arts.
Now, an elixir could lead to a breakthrough to Perfection in the Refining Organ Realm, which was unheard of.
Xu Yulan had no doubts about the effectiveness of the Refining Organ Pill.
"Now that Yang'er has just taken over the Gu Family Manor and his cultivation is still weak, why not give the elixir to Yang'er?"
"Yang'er has his own path to follow, and so do Xuan'er and Xiu'er. With their talents, the Refining Organ Realm won't be their limit, and even reaching the Grandmaster Realm should be fairly easy.
So, you don't need to worry too much about them. You just need to focus on enhancing your own strength."
Gu Qingfeng shook his head.
Direct Ascension Pills and Breakthrough Pills, when consumed by descendants, would not provide any upgrade points.
Whether it was Gu Yang's talent, or that of Gu Xuan and Gu Xiu, breaking through the Refining Organ Realm was not a problem, and even reaching the Grandmaster Realm seemed easy in his eyes.
Putting it another way,
Should they face difficulties in breaking through, they could then just take a Breakthrough Pill or Direct Ascension Pill.
Given that the information panel provided access to Breakthrough Pills and Direct Ascension Pills, there was a possibility of acquiring them in the future.
Not to mention a Direct Ascension Pill for the Refining Organ Realm.
Even a Direct Ascension Pill for the Grandmaster Realm, Gu Qingfeng suspected, might appear.
"My husband's deep affection, I have nothing to repay with!"
Xu Yulan spoke with charm, her breath as sweet as orchids, showcasing a captivating demeanor.
Compared to before, not only had her beauty not diminished after childbirth, but it had also gained a unique allure, making even Gu Qingfeng feel intense inner stirrings.
The two engaged in another friendly exchange.
Gu Qingfeng stepped out of the room.
Looking at the rising sun, he felt somewhat emotional.
"No wonder it is said that beauty can carve deep as knives; it seems the ancients did not deceive me."
Even with his current cultivation realm, struggling through the night left him somewhat tired.
"Your subordinate greets the old manor master!"
With Gu Yang as the current new manor master, Gu Qingfeng thus honorably advanced to being the old manor master.
It had been two years.
Gu Peng had barely made a breakthrough to the Initial Stage of Bone Refining.
"Have you been with me for quite a while?"
"Thanks to the old manor master's favor, your subordinate has followed you for over twelve years!"
Gu Peng was also moved.
Twelve years seemed long, but looking back now, it felt like a mere blink of an eye.
When he first joined Gu Family Manor, he was already over thirty years old, yet he was just a common martial artist in the Refining Skin Realm.
twelve years had passed.
Gu Peng was also forty-eight years old.
For a Martial Artist in the Refining Skin Realm, forty-eight was beyond the prime; the vital energies began to decline, gradually going downhill.
It was only because Gu Peng had now broken through to the Bone Refining Realm that his lifespan had significantly increased, thus slowing down his aging. Even approaching fifty, he still remained at a peak level.
"Twelve years..." Gu Qingfeng nodded.
"With your talent, without the Breakthrough Pill, the possibility of breaking through to the Bone Refining Realm would not have been high. Now, even using the Breakthrough Pill to reach this step, you are probably at your limit."
"I am fully aware of my own abilities. If not for the manor master being willing to give me this opportunity, I would have never been able to touch the Bone Refining Realm in my lifetime.
Thus, to have come this far, I am already completely satisfied!" Gu Peng's face was full of gratitude.
How many people were stuck at the Refining Skin and Blood Refining Realm? He was able to enter the Bone Refining Realm, what else could he complain about?
Gu Qingfeng glanced at him, saying indifferently, "If you are truly satisfied with the Bone Refining Realm, then you may return."
Upon hearing this, Gu Peng looked slightly startled, then appeared as if he realized something, and hastily knelt on one knee, cupping his fists.
"My talent is limited and difficult to break through, but in my heart, I still wish to advance further to alleviate the manor master's worries!"
"Stand up and speak."
Gu Peng stood up as told.
Gu Qingfeng casually tossed a porcelain bottle over, which the latter instinctively caught.
"What's inside this is a Refining Organ Pill. This pill has no extraneous effects other than allowing you to consume it and directly achieve Refining Organ Five Internal Organs Perfection, thus I bestow it upon you."
Able to achieve Five Internal Organs Perfection in the Refining Organ Realm!
Gu Qingfeng's words made Gu Peng's breathing turn rapid, his hand holding the porcelain bottle trembled uncontrollably, and the excitement in his heart was beyond words.
"Manor master... I... I..."
Gu Peng was somewhat incoherent.
Gu Qingfeng waved his hand: "There's no need for redundant pleasantries, go down and diligently consume the pill and cultivate. Also, this is the Red Flame Divine Skill, a profound technique that directly aims for Five Internal Organs Perfection and holds the hope of breaking through to the Innate Grandmaster. I bestow it upon you today.
Tomorrow, you will accompany me on a trip to Liuyun Prefecture!"
Gu Peng took a deep breath, catching the Secret Manual containing the Red Flame Divine Skill, then respectfully bowed and took three steps back before turning to leave.
Watching Gu Peng's departing figure, Gu Qingfeng's expression remained impassive.
The Direct Ascension Pill for the Refining Organ Realm, he had reserved one for Gu Peng because the latter had been by his side for many years, handling matters comprehensively.
The Bone Refining Realm was still somewhat insufficient.
Especially as the Gu Family Manor was now accessing higher and higher levels, it wasn't to say that the Bone Refining Realm was weak, but many matters were still beyond its capability.
But if one could break through to the Five Internal Organs in the Refining Organ Realm, that would be different.
Of the five Refining Organ Direct Ascension Pills, not counting the three given to the Hidden Guards and one to Xu Yulan, the best candidate left was Gu Peng.
Returning to the Outer Hall residence.
Gu Peng calmed his spirit and immediately consumed the Direct Ascension Pill, unleashing an unprecedented powerful force that erupted uncontrollably, autonomously refining his physical body.
Copper Bone Perfection!
Silver Bone Perfection!
Golden Bone Perfection!
In just a moment, Gu Peng had directly completed the Five Internal Organs Refining, reaching the Perfection of the Refining Organ Realm.
"This is the power of Refining Organ Perfection!"
Feeling the river-like vital force within his body, Gu Peng's face showed excitement, and his gratitude towards Gu Qingfeng reached a peak.
As the latter had said, there was no need for superfluous words.
But in Gu Peng's heart, he was already willing to die for Gu Qingfeng.