Chapter 331: Gu He and Yun Shan's Discussion The Wedding Day
Inside one of Yun Lan Sect's grand halls, only two figures were seated. These two were among the most highly respected individuals in the sect one was none other than the former sect master, Yun Shan, while the other was today's main character, Gu He!
"Gu He, after today, you will officially be one of us. If this old man ever passes away, Yun Lan Sect will rely on you to uphold its legacy," Yun Shan said with a gentle smile as the sounds of celebration echoed from outside.
At this moment, the kind and benevolent image Yun Shan projected made it hard to believe he was actually a ruthless schemer colluding with the Hall of Souls.
Hearing this, Gu He quickly waved his hands and laughed, "Sect Master, you have now reached the Dou Zong realm. You are in your prime how could you say something so inauspicious? It is you who will lead Yun Lan Sect to great renown across the continent!"
Yun Shan merely gave a faint smile, his dried up fingers lightly tapping the table as his gaze swept toward the lively scene outside.
"Today, our enemies will surely strike at Yun Lan Sect… That strange Wu Tian seems quite fond of Yun Yun and intends to claim her for himself. Previously, she was deceived by his sweet words, even defying me, her master. How reckless. Now, as her teacher, I have arranged this marriage for her, and I will not allow anyone to ruin it."
A flicker of emotion passed through Gu He's eyes. After a brief silence, his voice grew deep, "I will not let anyone interfere with our wedding… Yun Yun was destined to be my wife!"
"Heh, if your soul power were damaged, it would ruin your reputation as a six star alchemist. That would indeed be quite the humiliation," Yun Shan chuckled, his tone subtly encouraging him.
Gu He merely smiled at this before shifting the topic. "Sect Master, once the wedding is completed, I hope you can remove Yun Yun's seal. I would like to take her out into the world for a while. Perhaps after experiencing more of life, she will understand your good intentions."
Yun Shan stroked his beard and nodded with a smile, "Of course. Yun Yun is my disciple; keeping her sealed away like this is unpleasant for me as well."
Though Gu He knew Yun Shan's words were full of hypocrisy, he still nodded and clasped his hands in gratitude.
By now, Gu He understood Yun Shan better than ever this was a man who would do anything for power. Keeping Yun Yun sealed away for life was not beyond him. In fact, locking her up and making her his personal plaything was a real possibility.
Gu He had no choice. If he did not marry Yun Yun today, then this wedding would surely turn into one between Yun Yun and her so called "beloved master," Yun Shan.
That was something Gu He could never accept.
He would rather see Yun Yun fall into Wu Tian's arms than become Yun Shan's pawn.
Seeing Gu He's obedience, Yun Shan was quite pleased and grinned, "Don't worry about today's wedding. I have made all the necessary arrangements. As soon as that foolish Cai Lin Pavilion shows itself, Wu Tian's life will be the perfect wedding gift for you."
"If that's the case, then I must trouble you, Sect Master. There is much to do, so I won't linger any longer," Gu He once again expressed his gratitude. Seeing the confidence on Yun Shan's face, he stood up and slowly left the hall.
Once Gu He was gone, Yun Shan's smile faded. His old eyes narrowed slightly, and a cold glint flickered in his gaze.
"Hehehe… To think you'd actually go so far as to marry off Yun Yun just to rope Gu He in… Hehehe~~"
As soon as Gu He left, the grand hall's doors slammed shut without warning.
A strange black mist seeped out from the shadows, swirling ominously, and an eerie chuckle resonated through the chamber.
"Gu He is a six star alchemist, highly respected both within the Jia Ma Empire and beyond. For now, let's have him clash with Wu Tian…"
"Love rivals facing each other always leads to a good show. As the leader of a faction, Wu Tian will surely refuse to bully Gu He outright. That way, we can sit back and reap the rewards," Yun Shan sneered coldly.
"Oh? That works for me," the eerie voice chuckled. "Just don't kill Gu He too quickly. He possesses a decent soul perhaps he could make a fine addition to our Hall of Souls. Hehehe~"
Yun Shan's expression darkened. Gu He's talent as an alchemist was of great value to Yun Lan Sect's future. He had no intention of handing him over to the Hall of Souls.
The eerie voice continued to echo through the chamber.
"Hehehe~ What's the matter? You don't seem too happy."
"Yun Shan, you should remember this the Hall of Souls is the reason you escaped death and reached the Dou Zong level. That means we can also take everything away from you."
"Your current strength, the rise of Yun Lan Sect all of it was granted by the Hall of Souls!"
"If one day we decide to take it back… Hehehe…"
The ominous laughter sent a chill through Yun Shan's spine. He quickly forced out a laugh and said, "Haha, there's no need for such talk. The Hall of Souls has given me great blessings I would never forget that. Since you have taken an interest in Gu He, once today's matters are settled, I will hand over his soul to you."
"Now that's more like it. Yun Shan, you are wise to cooperate. The Hall of Souls has invested much in you we won't let you fall today. Rest assured, we will guarantee your safety," the eerie voice promised.
Hearing this, Yun Shan exhaled slightly.
"Thank you, Lord. Yun Lan Sect will obliterate our enemies today!"
"Hehehe~ Then I shall sit back and enjoy the show. Don't disappoint me… Hehehe~~"
With that, the black mist swirled and faded away, disappearing into the shadows.
As he watched it vanish, Yun Shan's expression twisted slightly. A cold glint flashed in his narrowed eyes before quickly disappearing.
"Hmph, I'm just waiting for them to arrive… Finally, the show is about to begin!"
A Grand Celebration
Outside, Yun Lan Mountain was at its most festive. Laughter and cheerful voices merged, rising into the sky.
At the center of the sect's grand plaza, a lavishly decorated wedding stage had been set up.
On the high seat atop the stage, Yun Shan sat beaming with joy, chatting and laughing with the guests who had arrived to congratulate him.
Despite Yun Lan Sect's hostile standing against most of Jia Ma Empire's forces, some opportunistic factions had seized the chance to curry favor with Yun Shan.
Others had come to pay their respects specifically to Gu He.
Whether out of genuine gratitude for the alchemist's past favors or a desire to ingratiate themselves with Yun Shan, the scene was as lively as a marketplace.
At the foot of the stage, Gu He stood in bright red wedding robes, greeting and thanking the countless guests with a wide, satisfied smile.
Then, a clear voice rang across the entire plaza
"The bride is here!"
A hush fell over the boisterous crowd, and all eyes instantly locked onto a single point.
From the entrance of the plaza, a beautiful figure draped in a radiant red wedding gown emerged.
Her exquisite face was veiled behind a flowing red curtain.
Surrounded by dozens of stunning maidens, she was escorted toward the wedding stage, each step elegant and graceful.
The entire audience held their breath.
"She's breathtaking…"
"Absolutely stunning…!"
(End of Chapter)
Thank you for the support, friends. If you want to read more chapters in advance, go to my Patreon.
Read 40 Chapters In Advance: patreon.com/Canserbero10