Chapter 388: Chapter 388

"Oh, it’s been only half a year, and Pengyou has become even more beautiful."

Gu Yun laughed heartily as he came to Gu Pengyou’s side, looking at her with fatherly affection.

As for Gu Ming standing nearby, he seemed not to notice.

"Not at all, Second Uncle!"

Gu Pengyou responded coyly.

In the entire Gu Family, only in front of her Second Uncle and father does she reveal a more delicate side.

To everyone else... even her younger brother Gu Ming, she presents a cold and distant demeanor.

"If Second Uncle says so, then it must be true!"

"Right, Third Brother!"

Turning to look behind him at Gu Xiang.

"If Second Brother says it’s true, it must be true!"

Among the three brothers of the Gu Family, the eldest brother died in battle during the demon beast invasion years ago.

However, it was through the eldest brother’s heroic deeds at that time that Great Yu greatly rewarded the Gu Family.

Laying the foundation for the Gu Family’s future status.

And the person who elevated the Gu Family to its current height was undoubtedly Gu Yun.

Thus, in the Gu Family, his word is law!

No one in the Gu Family has any objections to this.

"Second Brother, have a seat first!"

Nodding his head, he then sat at the head of the table.

After he sat down, Gu Xiang followed suit, then Gu Pengyou, and finally Gu Ming.

"Third Brother, you can speak now."

"Yes, Second Brother!"

Gu Xiang looked at Gu Pengyou and the others, "The reason your Second Uncle has returned this time is to bring back good news!"

"What good news, Father?"

Gu Pengyou immediately asked.

She had been speculating before coming back, but never had any clue.

"A slot for the Ancient Burial Ground! The Gu Family has secured one this time!"

Gu Xiang proclaimed heavily.

"The Ancient Burial Ground!"

Gu Pengyou and Gu Ming immediately stood up.

Their eyes met, and their expressions were stirred.

After all, many in this generation of the Gu Family exist, not counting those from collateral lines. She and her brother, their Second Uncle, plus his three sons and two daughters make seven people.

One slot... how to divide it?

"Securing this one slot has cost the Gu Family everything!"

Gu Yun spoke solemnly.

Although there are still years until the Ancient Burial Ground opens, the competition for slots this time has been unexpectedly fierce.

The price paid by the Gu Family to secure this slot was unimaginable.

But if the Gu Family can produce one Dao Realm cultivator, it would be worth it all.

He would be at peace.

"There’s only one slot, but whoever wants it must prove themselves by their strength!"

"You seven children are the hope of the Gu Family!"

"So this time, your Second Uncle and I will not interfere. Among you seven, whoever is the strongest will take this slot!"

"Moreover, after discussing with your Second Uncle, whoever gets the slot will become the next Patriarch of the Gu Family!"

Gu Xiang said gravely.

After all, this concerns the Gu Family’s future, and they will not pick favorites due to personal feelings.

Otherwise, they would fail their eldest brother!

He wouldn’t even have the face to meet him beyond death.

At this moment, Gu Pengyou and Gu Ming had varying expressions.

Gu Ming appeared somewhat dejected, as he was all too aware of his own capabilities.

Just the Mid-Stage Profound Realm.

Such strength is far from sufficient.

While Gu Pengyou was deeply conflicted.

Not worried about her strength, but because she is a woman.

A woman as the Gu Family’s Patriarch, this... it doesn’t seem suitable!

Yet she does not wish to relinquish the slot for the Ancient Burial Ground!

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Only Ning Xin, though very tired, showed no sign of sleepiness.

She snuggled into Chen Xuan’s embrace.

"Is it true? Are there more Ning Family members besides us?"

Chen Xuan softly replied.

"Then why is she in the brothel? Husband, can you help her? Can you?"

Ning Xin slightly lifted her head, pleading.

The identity of Ning Family members was too sensitive, even she dared not decide on her own.

Everything depended on Chen Xuan’s decision.

"Don’t worry, she’s safe for now, we’ll talk about it later."

Chen Xuan patted her back, comforting her.

"Thank you, husband!"

Ning Xin buried her head in his chest, expressing gratitude.

"We’re a couple, no need for such formality."