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Chapter 146 - 4 Gu Pan: The Glory of My Ancestors, All Bestowed Upon Me! (Each 4000 additional for subscription, please subscribe)_2

Chapter 146: Chapter 4 Gu Pan: The Glory of My Ancestors, All Bestowed Upon Me! (Each 4000 additional for subscription, please subscribe)_2

"I’m not being arrogant," Xu Shu said. "Since I debuted, in just six or seven years, I’ve already made a name for myself on the Qingyun List. Everyone can see my talent, and with it, I will rejuvenate the Gu Family with considerable effort in the future.

"So, I hope you will consider the bigger picture and marry me immediately, starting today, to ensure my successful breakthrough to the rank of ’Grandmaster’!

"We, as descendants of the Gu Family, do not cling to personal feelings but only pursue the way of the sword. I have no inappropriate thoughts about you; I’m only considering the bigger picture!

"As a member of the Gu Family, you have not made any contribution so far. Even sacrificing your life for the family is to be expected, let alone a small sacrifice like this. Only then can you live up to the honor of our ancestors."

His words were logical and appealed to righteousness, completely in line with the Gu Family’s rules. No one present could find a flaw.

His father, the elder, was even more pleasantly surprised. "You’re about to break through? Is this true?"

Gu Jiangming: "I wouldn’t dare to deceive father."

"Very good! My son Jiangming indeed has the makings of a contender for the Heavenly List! Haha," the elder laughed and clapped, his face full of vigor and enthusiasm.

But Gu Pan’s lips twitched in response.

Go to hell with your contender for the Heavenly List! Just a twenty-six or twenty-seven-year-old on the Qingyun List, what’s so great about that? If I hadn’t seen real talent, I would have been fooled by you!

Xu Shu felt insufficient even after being on the list for three days, so humble, and you old thing dare to say such words?

Gu Pan then looked at Gu Jiangming with contempt. "You’ve said so much, isn’t it all for yourself? Ha, what a righteous Swordsman! You say I haven’t made a contribution? That may not necessarily be true!"

With that, she suddenly pulled out four large kerchiefs—precisely the Promotion Drives belonging to the four individuals from the White Emperor’s son!

"Eh?" Recognizing the items, the crowd waited for her explanation.

Then Gu Pan said, "Family Head, during my journey in the Wasteland, I made some achievements. First, I have fully mastered our family’s Breathing Technique and earned the qualification to challenge the Sword Tomb;

"Secondly, by a stroke of luck, I have taught a talented student, adding a new name to the Qingyun List under our Gu Family. According to our rules, I too have raised the reputation of our family."

"What do you mean?"

"There should be a new name on the Qingyun List recently called Gu Pan..." Gu Pan took a deep breath and, rather shamelessly, said, "That person is my student, who I’ve taught and brought up."

As her words fell, there was first silence, then murmuring among the people:

"The Qingyun List’s 438, Iron Armor Barbarian Bull, that’s her? I thought it was just a coincidence in the name."

"Now it’s the Steel Rhinoceros at 414! In just a few days, he moved up more than twenty places. This youngster’s prospects are limitless."

Suddenly, the focus of conversation among both the elders and core younger members in the hall shifted to Xu Shu, the recent rising star of the Qingyun List.

This completely sidelined the previous focus, Gu Jiangming.

Gu Pan saluted. "I ask the Family Head to acknowledge my contributions to the Gu Family’s reputation, permit me to renounce my position as Sword Master, and allow me to enter the Sword Tomb to strive to restore the glory of our ancestors. I cannot shirk this responsibility!"

"Oh? So that’s what’s happening..." Gu Shi Qian stroked his chin, looking hesitant.

"Heh..." Though Gu Jiangming maintained an outward composure, his eyes narrowed, clearly not as open-minded as he appeared.

Seeing his son’s demeanor, the elder Gu Shiyong raised an eyebrow and spoke indifferently, "Gu Pan, you’re all younger members, so let’s not talk any more. The next step is to wait for the Family Head to announce the outcome. Surely, he wouldn’t want to break with tradition, right?"

Named, Gu Shi Qian lifted his sunglasses slightly, "Well, according to your tradition, the Family Head usually respects the decisions of the Sword Master. Since you chose to refuse, then my choice is..."

"Hmph!" Hearing this, Gu Pan knew the outcome.

Frustration filled her eyes, but still, she refused to submit.

Damn Family Head, deceitful elder, daring to prevent me from following the glory of our ancestors, you’re all walking on the wrong path!

If that’s the case, I’ll have no choice but to do as my student Xu Shu did; we’ll both become outlaws together.

Just as she thought this, she started to harbor sinister intentions.

But then Gu Shi Qian’s next words were—

"However, I agree!"

"Eh?" Gu Pan blinked in surprise.

The elder and Gu Jiangming were also shocked: "Family Head, you?"

Gu Shi Qian gave no attention to them.

"All members of the Gu Family, witness this, I hereby declare, with three votes in favor and two against, Gu Pan is hereby released from her Sword Master duties."

He pulled out a book. As he announced, a name on it, [Gu Pan: Sword Master], was crossed off, becoming [Gu Pan: Pending]

"Father, mother, I’ve finally..." joy surged in Gu Pan’s heart.

"Per your own request, you shall enter the Sword Tomb today for the trial! It’s a near-certain death. Are you sure you won’t regret it?" Gu Shi Qian hinted with a glance at the very dark-faced Gu Shiyong and Gu Jiangming beside him.

"I will not regret it! Whether I live or die, I will bear the consequences alone," Gu Pan stated firmly.

"Then shouldn’t your aunt take you to the Sword Tomb? Alright, that’s all for today, let’s call it an end, meeting dismissed! Quack!"

With that, Gu Shi Qian leaped up like a bird and dove into a flock of fat chickens in the courtyard, who flew up to peck food from his palms.

These chickens held a special status and were untouchable.

They were personally raised by him as the current Family Head of the Gu Family.

...

Gu Pan closed her eyes.

The events from her renouncement of the Sword Master role to entering the trial ground had all happened several hours ago.

Now, she was in a special miniature ruins connected to the Gu Family’s underground chamber—the Sword Tomb.

Here, a peculiar space was formed by countless swords stuck in the ground.