Supreme Sword Exalt

The demoness’ heart fluttered. “Let’s... let’s go back. If Grandpa doesn’t see us, he’ll definitely think we two—”

Gu Han felt a twinge of guilt and glanced outside. “Ahem! The sky’s not bright yet. The old man’s still asleep...”

“You’ve been standing here for an entire day and night!”

Gu Han was stunned. “What?!”

That long?

In his memory, only a short while had passed.

Thinking that those Blood Soul Sect people would be arriving soon, he no longer felt like staying. “Let’s go, let’s go back!”

Before leaving, he solemnly cupped his hands toward the skeleton. A mortal could also be respectable!

After reaching the outside, the sky had already begun to brighten. Thinking it over, Gu Han slashed at the cave entrance again. The power was actually much stronger than before. As dust and smoke flew, the cave entrance was completely buried under endless earth and rocks, preventing wild beasts from destroying Qing Yuan’s corpse.

The two hadn’t walked far when a roar suddenly erupted. A gigantic, fierce beast jumped out and blocked their path. It resembled a Mountain Lord, though it was a bit smaller, with spotted fur instead of stripes.

The beast ferociously stared at Gu Han, saliva dripping from its fangs. Gu Han stared back at it and swallowed lightly. Hungry.

Man and beast shared the same thought, each regarding the other as their breakfast.

The roar sounded again, but quickly turned into a wail.

Gu Han gently waved his sword. “Let’s go back and have meat!”

***

On the way back, they happened to run into Uncle Wang, who was leading the hunting team to search for the two of them. After all, disappearing for an entire day and night was already a major event to them. Even knowing Gu Han’s capabilities, they were still extremely worried. Uncle Wang remembered Gu Han’s earlier words and specifically searched in this direction.

Returning to the village, Gu Han felt a little guilty after seeing the old man’s scrutinizing gaze. He patted his chest in reassurance. “Old sir, don’t worry, I’m a gentleman!”

The old man shook his head with a sigh. He kept muttering something about “propriety” and “betrothal gifts,” causing the demoness’ face to flush red.

The villagers were both happy and worried after seeing the fierce beast’s corpse. They were happy that there was more meat to eat, but worried that those immortals would soon find their way here. In fact, just yesterday, people from Shiyuan Stronghold had already found this place. Yet Uncle Wang followed Gu Han’s instructions, told them the truth, and had them take a message back.

Calculating the time, the people should be arriving soon. After instructing the villagers not to go out, Gu Han went to an open area outside the village and stood guard there alone.

In less than an hour, the demoness also came, bringing him plenty of roasted meat. Gu Han had always been indifferent to food and drink. He had only eaten Zuo Yang's roasted meat in the past to enhance his cultivation. The taste had always been secondary. But now, he seemed to be truly enjoying it.

The demoness stared intently at him, and then started laughing.

Gu Han was a bit confused. “What’s wrong?”

The demoness said softly, “It’s nothing. It’s just that I feel you’re becoming more and more like a human, like a mortal. The aura of a cultivator on you is decreasing.”

“My cultivation is already gone.”

The demoness shook her head. “It’s different. Before, even though you had no cultivation, you were still a cultivator, but now you...”

“What am I?”

“You’re my good little brother.”

Gu Han’s face reddened as he glanced around guiltily. The old man isn’t here, is he?

***

Several hundred li away, several people flew non-stop using their Soaring realm cultivation. The black-robed leader, middle-aged in appearance, appeared extremely ferocious. He was none other than the Blood Soul Old Ancestor.

He looked at a trembling young man beside him. “Are you sure? If you dare lie to me, I will kill your whole family!”

Despite feeling terrified, the young man gritted his teeth. “Old Ancestor, I swear on the heads of all one hundred and thirty-six people of my clan, he really said that!”

Upon returning to the stronghold, he learned not only of his father and younger brother's deaths, but also of the message Gu Han had relayed. “The Blood Soul old bastard is both ugly and cowardly. How does he have the face to live in this world?”

Someone who knew Blood Soul Old Ancestor had to be a cultivator. Meanwhile, the young man was only an outer disciple of the Blood Soul Sect, his cultivation only reaching the Meridian Opening realm. Even if he wanted revenge, he was worried the opponent was too strong. Now with these words, he could bring out the Blood Soul Old Ancestor, which would both get revenge and earn a merit. It was a win-win situation.

The Blood Soul Old Ancestor glared ferociously at the elder on his left. “Am I ugly?”

“No, not ugly. You’re handsome...”

“Am I cowardly?!”

“No, not cowardly. Your divine might is unparalleled...”

The two elders endured their discomfort and came up with a bunch of praise.

The Blood Soul Old Ancestor gnashed his teeth. “Damn it! Being bullied by that little bald donkey is bad enough, but now some bitch of unknown origin dares to curse me out?! If he’s still there, I will make him taste the torment of Blood Fiend Devouring the Heart!”

In his life, he hated two things the most: being called ugly and being called cowardly.

The young man couldn’t help but feel grief welling up. “Old Ancestor, the He family has been loyal to the sect! When my father discovered that spirit mine, he dedicated it to the sect without hesitation!

“My father was a benevolent and honorable man, while my younger brother was simple and honest by nature. Neither of them ever wronged anyone or went looking for trouble. Yet that person slaughtered them without mercy! Elder, I beg you, please uphold justice for them!”

The small spirit mine his father found was located deep in Cold Mountain. Relying on this merit, the young man had successfully entered the Blood Soul Sect and become an outer disciple.

The Blood Soul Old Ancestor glanced at him. “What’s your name?”

He had some impression of this spirit mine. Although it didn’t contain many essence crystals, it was still a nice gesture. He immediately felt more favorably toward the young man.

The young man was overjoyed. “My name is He Kun!”

“After we return, you will be an inner disciple!”

He Kun’s grief over losing his father and brother vanished instantly. “Thank you, Old Ancestor!”

He felt that trading a father and a foolish brother for a spot as an inner disciple was an incredible deal.

Several hundred li was not too far for them. In no time, they arrived outside Wangxiang Village and spotted Gu Han and the demoness.

“Someone’s there?”

In an instant, they landed in front of Gu Han. The Blood Soul Old Ancestor and the two elders were about to speak when they froze in astonishment.

The demoness secretly braced herself. “Be careful."

Though it was indeed the Holy Demon Sect territory, but aside from a limited few, no one else recognized Gu Han. She was afraid that the people in front of her would attack without a word.

Gu Han smiled. “It’s fine.”

Blood Soul Old Ancestor, huh. An old acquaintance!

He took a bite of the beast meat and casually offered it to them. “Gentlemen, want some?”

The Blood Soul Old Ancestor couldn’t gauge his intentions and didn’t dare say a word.

Gu Han raised an eyebrow. “You don’t like meat? It seems that you’re destined with Buddha!”

These words made them remember their experience from a few days ago, and their faces drastically changed. You’re the one destined with Buddha! Your whole family is destined with Buddha!