Outside the capital of Guangyang Prefecture.
A manor quietly appears.
Is where the Gu Family is located.
Ever since Gu Shengxing took over the Gu Family Manor, Gu Qingfeng found a scenic area outside the capital and established it as the new foundation of the Gu Family.
Naturally posed no difficulty.
As long as Gu Qingfeng wished, any place in the Nine States could be the location for the Gu Family.
Gu Yang had no possibility of opposition.
It’s worth mentioning.
For this establishment of the Gu Family’s new site.
Gu Qingfeng did not bring items from the original Gu Family Manor.
Including the Grinding Blade Hall.
This place where Gu Qingfeng had secluded himself for a hundred years is imbued with various essence of the Great Tao, providing rare opportunities for other cultivators.
Could also be considered a chance left by Gu Qingfeng for Gu Shengxing.
The fact that the other party could enter the Tao through martial arts indicates good comprehension.
The essence of the Great Tao in the Grinding Blade Hall might offer some gains.
This can also be considered as a card of the Gu Family Manor.
Within the Gu Family.
Pavilions and towers!
Artificial mountains and waterside pavilions!
A scene of harmony prevails.
In the current Gu Family, Gu Qingfeng hasn’t hired many people, only bringing over some of the original servants who were quite effective.
The former Outer Hall Master, Gu Peng.
Is now part of the Gu Family, serving as the steward.
This was at Gu Peng’s strong request, and Gu Qingfeng naturally didn’t refuse.
"The Gu Family here is quite good, though less bustling than within the city, it’s more serene!"
Xu Yulan gazes at the lotus flowers and koi in the pond, her face full of smiles, clearly satisfied with the current environment of the Gu Family.
Gu Qingfeng accompanies her, smiling calmly.
"It’s best if Madam is satisfied."
"However, I find this place somewhat too quiet. In a few days, let the younger generation come reside here.
A few more people will bring more vitality, which is ultimately good."
"What my husband says is exactly what pleases me."
"Speaking of which, it’s been a long time since I’ve seen them!"
Thinking of some matters, Xu Yulan agrees with Gu Qingfeng’s approach.
Gu Qingfeng notices a golden koi swimming up to him, opening its mouth and blowing bubbles, then turning in circles, seemingly in a deliberate attempt to please.
Gu Qingfeng showed a slight change in expression.
"This koi seems to have been brought over from the Gu Family Manor, right?"
"During my leisure time, I raised some koi, but over the years, most have died one after another. Only this koi, day after day for decades, has become increasingly spiritual.
So this time, I brought it along when we moved."
"In that case, this fish is indeed quite spiritual, showing signs of transformation into a spiritual beast!"
Gu Qingfeng nodded slightly.
Ordinary koi living for decades would be the limit.
Though not living for a century, it surpasses the normal lifespan of regular koi, thus it is indeed exceptional.
Gu Qingfeng senses from it a faint spirituality.
Just as Xu Yulan said, this fish has become quite spiritual, and if it continues to grow, transforming into a spiritual beast is not impossible.
It’s actually quite similar to Fierce Beasts!
Fierce Beasts are bloodthirsty, whereas Spiritual Beasts retain spirituality.
Some top forces breed Spiritual Beasts, either using them as mounts or treating them as the foundation of the sect.
Like the Ancient Qin Family.
As Gu Qingfeng understood.
They breed powerful Spiritual Beasts that could rival Saints.
Gu Qingfeng had never seen that Spiritual Beast.
But undeniably, Spiritual Beasts are quite useful at certain times.
Cultivators have limited lifespan.
However, relatively speaking, Spiritual Beasts have much more prolonged lifespans.
Seeing the koi in the pond, Gu Qingfeng had a thought to raise a Spiritual Beast for the Gu Family.
Not for any other reason.
Simply for having this Spiritual Beast as a trump card for the Gu Family in the future.
If there comes a day when he is no longer with the Gu Family, this Spiritual Beast could still be of some use.
Gu Qingfeng took out a Qi Blood Pill and directly crushed the pill, sprinkling it into the pond.
The koi in the pond seemed to smell something delicious, immediately opening its mouth and greedily swallowing the pill fragments.
Most of the fragments of the Qi Blood Pill were consumed by it.
"Alright, let’s see how much you can actually eat!"
Gu Qingfeng laughed immediately.
He didn’t crush the Qi Blood Pill again, instead he threw the whole pill into the pond directly.
The koi tasted the sweetness, and before the pill fell into the water, it leapt up and forcibly swallowed the pill.
The Qi Blood Pill is for cultivators of the First Realm Body Refinement, and its medicinal strength is naturally not too strong.
But it also depends on who is taking this pill.
If viewed from Gu Qingfeng’s perspective, the Qi Blood Pill is naturally insignificant, with the power it contains not even as useful as a breath from him.
However, for those who have not stepped into cultivation, or those who have just embarked on it, the effect of the Qi Blood Pill cannot be understated.
Especially for the former.
Taking a Qi Blood Pill recklessly could lead to being unable to withstand its medicinal power, eventually exploding and dying.
The koi in the pond swallowed an entire pill, yet it showed no problem, joyfully blowing bubbles in the pond.