"Find a suitable time to give this Gu to Clan Leader Shang," Liu Chen said to Shang Xin Ci with a serious expression. "This is a gift I specially prepared for him."
Then, Liu Chen elaborated on the origins of this Gu. "This Gu is from the same source as the Sword Embryo Gu I gave Clan Leader Shang before, and I've already cultivated it to the Four-Turn Realm." His tone revealed his confidence and emphasis on this Gu.
Then, Liu Chen carefully took out a Gu from his Aperture. The Gu resembled a long sword condensed from blood-colored amber, emitting a faint red glow, which was stunning. This was the Four-Turn Blood River Sword Gu, and Liu Chen gently placed it in Shang Xin Ci's hand.
Shang Xin Ci took the Gu and was immediately captivated by its beauty, a hint of awe flashing in her eyes. However, she quickly came back to her senses and asked doubtfully, "Brother Chen, why don't you give this Gu directly to my father? Why do you want me to hand it over?"
Liu Chen smiled faintly and explained, "Actually, I plan to quietly leave Shang Clan City this time. To the outside, just say that I am in seclusion Cultivating. So, I'll have to trouble you to hand this Gu over to Clan Leader Shang."
After hearing this, Shang Xin Ci, though still having doubts, nodded and said she would follow Liu Chen's request.
Liu Chen arranged it this way, partly to avoid unnecessary trouble, and partly to give Shang Yanfei some assistance.
After all, this Four-Turn Blood River Sword Gu was undoubtedly a precious gift for Shang Yanfei, perfectly compensating for his loss of the Blood Handprint Gu. Even if the plan failed in the future, Liu Chen didn't care, because he had tried his best.
"Mhm, I understand. I will wait for you here. No matter how long it takes, I am willing to wait."
As if hearing another deeper meaning in his words, Shang Xin Ci's face flushed slightly, like a ripe apple. She shyly accepted the two Gu. Then, she looked up, her gaze meeting Liu Chen's, and she made a firm promise to him.
At that moment, Shang Xin Ci seemed to feel a subtle sensation that made her heart beat uncontrollably faster. She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself, and then said in an equally firm tone, "Brother Chen, don't worry, I will definitely Cultivate diligently and not let you down."
Liu Chen looked at Shang Xin Ci, a slight smile on his lips. He nodded, seemingly satisfied with Shang Xin Ci's promise. However, his smile revealed a hint of faint helplessness.
"Mhm, Cultivate diligently. I believe you can definitely achieve Rank Five. I'm a good judge of character." Liu Chen's voice was gentle yet firm. After saying this, his figure began to become transparent, as if he was gradually disappearing from this world.
Shang Xin Ci's eyes widened as she watched Liu Chen's figure fade, eventually disappearing completely, even his Gu Master's Qi vanishing with him. She couldn't help but feel a sense of loss, an indescribable emotion welling up in her heart.
"Mhm, Brother Chen, I will definitely not disappoint you." Shang Xin Ci clenched her fists, silently vowing in her heart. She knew that after this parting, it would probably be a very long time before she could see Liu Chen again.
Shang Xin Ci slowly turned and walked out of Zhen Yuan Courtyard. Her steps were somewhat heavy, as if burdened by some pressure. When she reached the entrance, the butler responsible for the estate came to greet her.
"Liu Chen is going into seclusion to Cultivate. No one is allowed to enter unless he comes out," Shang Xin Ci said to the butler, her tone calm and firm.
"Yes, Young Miss Xin Ci, please rest assured, we would never dare to disturb Liu Chen," the butler of Zhen Yuan Courtyard quickly replied, his attitude very respectful.
Shang Xin Ci nodded slightly, indicating her satisfaction. Her gaze was sharp, sweeping across the butler's face, as if she could see through his inner thoughts.
"Good that you know." Shang Xin Ci's voice was cold and firm, carrying a hint of authority. With that, she turned and left, her steps light yet somewhat hurried.
She knew very well that she was currently in the midst of a fierce competition for the Young Lord position, and Liu Chen had always been her important backing. Now that Liu Chen had suddenly left, while it wouldn't lead to other Young Lords using vicious methods against her, some insidious tricks that wouldn't endanger her life would likely be unavoidable.
Therefore, the news of Liu Chen's departure absolutely could not be leaked, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable. Shang Xin Ci secretly resolved to keep this secret, and never let anyone know... Three Fork Mountain, as its name suggests, has three peaks, soaring into the clouds like a trident.
Three massive beams of light erupted from the mountaintop, as if to pierce the sky. This breathtaking sight made one marvel at the extraordinary nature of these three Legacies.
When Liu Chen's Golden Snake Gu arrived near Three Fork Mountain, he was surprised to find that Gu Masters had already figured out the conditions for entering the Legacy.
The Exploding King Legacy required a Rank 1 Exploding Egg Gu as an entry ticket, the Dog King Legacy required a Rank 1 Dog Taming Gu as an entry ticket, and the Letter King Legacy required a Rank 1 Paper Crane Gu as an entry ticket.
This discovery immediately caused a sensation. The value of these three originally ordinary Gu quickly soared in a short period, even reaching an astonishing price of five hundred primeval stones per Gu, almost catching up to the price of rare Gu.
However, the Shang Clan's merchants were far from Three Fork Mountain, and it was not easy to reach here in time.
However, Liu Chen possessed the Sword Evasion Gu, a miraculous Gu whose speed was several times faster than riding a Thousand Li Earth Wolf Spider.
In just one day, Liu Chen, like a flash of lightning, traversed the long distance and arrived at Three Fork Mountain.
Upon reaching the summit, Liu Chen immediately activated his stealth killer move, cleverly altering his appearance and aura, making it difficult for people to detect his true identity.
Afterward, he entered the three Legacies separately, eagerly exploring the mysteries within them.
Unfortunately, despite Liu Chen's best efforts, he was unable to obtain the treasure chests within. He couldn't help but wonder if it was only by passing through the Three Kings Inheritance to reach the true Legacy land that one could obtain the Three Kings' treasure chests.
However, it was regrettable that the current Three Kings Inheritance still existed within a relatively complete blessed land. This meant that once someone entered it, they would be bound by the powerful Earth Spirit, rendering all their mortal Gu unable to move. This was undoubtedly an act of self-restraint, and a huge obstacle for anyone attempting to challenge the trials.