Chapter 309: Chapter 56: Wedding Robe Blood Gu! Blessings and Misfortunes Intertwined - Part 2
Another half-day passed.
Faang You’an, who was stationed at Changning Guard for disaster relief, was summoned back by Wang Shouzhe. He came in to examine Wang Zongchang briefly and listened to the household generals recount the events of that time.
Immediately, his expression became extremely grave, and he said in a deep voice, "Let’s not discuss why the Yin Sha Evil Dao appeared in Hundred Islands Guard for now. According to this Blood Gu, it’s probably the infamous Wedding Robe Blood Gu."
"Wedding Robe Blood Gu?"
Wang Shouzhe continued to use Cyan Profound Qi to help Wang Zongchang sustain his life. Additionally, he placed a Longevity Tree Leaf into his mouth. The leaf had powerful healing abilities, which eased Wang Shouzhe’s burden.
"The Wedding Robe Blood Gu is an evil technique developed by some radical organization within the Divine Martial Dynasty to enhance bloodlines." Faang You’an said heavily, "They plant the Blood Gu into the bodies of young fierce beasts, and as they rapidly grow, the Wedding Robe Blood Gu continuously devours their bloodline essence. The day the fierce beast reaches maturity becomes its death date."
"Then, they extract the Wedding Robe Blood Gu and implant it into the spine of a human. Utilizing the blood-producing ability of the bone marrow, they continuously inject the fierce beast’s bloodline essence into the human body, thereby achieving the goal of transplanting the beast’s bloodline into humans."
As Faang You’an explained, Wang Shouzhe couldn’t help but gasp. That Divine Martial Dynasty, which perished ten thousand years ago, really seemed formidable; this was clearly genetic transplantation technology.
"In reality, I understand the human desire to become stronger. That organization wants every human to become a Celestial Pride." Faang You’an said, "But the Wedding Robe Blood Gu is too vicious and goes against the Heavenly Dao. Our academy obtained a Wedding Robe Blood Gu over two hundred years ago, and a few people died as a result. Not everyone can withstand the tyranny of the Wedding Robe Blood Gu."
He then mentioned some additional matters concerning the Wedding Robe Blood Gu.
After hearing this, Wang Shouzhe understood that using the Wedding Robe Blood Gu was extremely dangerous, and if one couldn’t endure it, death was assured! However, if one could endure it, Wang Zongchang’s bloodline could transform.
Subsequently, Wang Shouzhe focused all his attention and energy on Wang Zongchang.
Time passed bit by bit.
After several days, Wang Shouzhe almost reached the point of exhaustion due to his continuous treatment. Fortunately, after these days, Wang Zongchang’s complexion finally slowly returned to its original color, indicating that he had survived.
Only then did Wang Shouzhe truly relax, starting to eat, drink, meditate, and cultivate Qi to recover his losses. Yet he remained by Wang Zongchang’s side for twelve hours a day to prevent any accidents.
Three or four days later.
Wang Zongchang awakened, feeling a bit dazed throughout the process but generally aware of what had happened. He struggled to get up and thanked Wang Shouzhe, "Zongchang thanks Fourth Uncle for the lifesaving grace."
"It’s nothing, we’re all family, and protecting each other is what we should do." Wang Shouzhe noted his energetic spirit without any signs of weakness, and after a brief check, he found that Wang Zongchang’s physical condition had undergone a great transformation.
Only then did he rest easy, as Zongchang had indeed turned misfortune into fortune this time.
However, this bloodline transformation would not be apparent overnight. Therefore, Wang Shouzhe decided to let him rest for a few days and slowly explore the changes in his bloodline.
The emergence of the Yin Sha Evil Dao also raised Wang Shouzhe’s vigilance. Even if they were all dead, there would still be many clues left behind.
With a single order, the intelligence departments under him would pursue this matter to the end.
At this time, Liua Ruolan kindly brought in some of her homemade food: "Zongchang has suffered these days, Fourth Aunt made some spiritual food for you to nourish your body."
"This..." Recently escaped from the threat of the Wedding Robe Blood Gu, Wang Zongchang’s face turned pale, but he dared not oppose Fourth Aunt, only giving a bitter smile of thanks, "Zongchang thanks Fourth Aunt for the consideration."
"Poor child, look at your face, you’re so starved it’s turned white. Start eating, and Fourth Aunt will make another pot for you."
Then, Wang Shouzhe looked at the child with a sympathetic gaze.
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Several days later.
To the east of Changning Guard City, there is a cluster of buildings arranged in an orderly fashion.
Here, the gates are tall, and the vigilance is strict; you can tell it’s the territory of some powerful family.
Golden characters are inscribed on the gate header.
"Changning Xu Family"
The entire Changning Guard knows that the Changning Xu Family is an established Eighth-Grade Noble Family.
Over two hundred years ago, the Changning Xu Family was already an Eighth-Grade Noble Family.
Moreover, they have been established in Changning Guard for more than three hundred years. After generations of management, their foundation is very strong, unlike those recently established Eighth-Grade Noble Families that are less than a hundred years old.
However, the days of this established Eighth-Grade Noble Family haven’t been going well recently.
Several years ago, the Qianma Huangfu Family seized an opportunity to enter the textile industry. The Changning Xu Family was struck down consecutively, losing too many material suppliers in a short period.
The reason is simple: the Qianma Huangfu Family has the Celestial Person Huangfu Family backing them. In commercial competition, it’s hard to say they’re ruthless, but they certainly act without scruples.
Meanwhile, the Changning Xu Family has stretched their financial chain to the limit to challenge becoming a Celestial Human Family. Now, this situation has almost hit their lifeblood.
At this moment.
A carriage slowly stopped at the main gate of the Changning Xu Family’s main residence.
Inside the carriage.
There’s a middle-aged couple holding a toddler around two or three years old.
The woman is well-preserved, still showing charm in the form of a modest mature woman.
The man has a square face, looking quite dignified and stable.
This couple is the seventh generation of the Wang Family, Wang Shouxin and Xu Family couple.
Wang Shouxin is the eldest of the Shou Generation, now fifty-two years old, older than Wang Ding Race and Wang Dinghai of the Ding Generation.
"Wang Shouxin, do you think this outfit looks good on me?"
Today, Xu Family is obviously meticulously dressed, wearing a set of water-blue ice silk skirt. The hairpin on her head is also an uncommon ice blue pearl pendant, and the bracelet on her wrist is a costly ice blue treasure bracelet.
Making her look like an aristocratic lady under forty.
"It’s alright." Wang Shouxin glanced casually, holding a boy, his tone clearly a bit perfunctory.
"Wang Shouxin!"
Xu Chunyun raised her eyebrows, her fiery temper flaring up, "You’ve started getting wealthy leaning on Fourth Uncle’s influence, possibly aiming for Spirit Platform Realm. Are you starting to dislike me, preparing to marry a few concubines?"
"Xu Chunyun! Don’t make unfounded accusations." Wang Shouxin frowned, "When did I say I wanted to marry concubines?"
"Anyway, I don’t care. I, Xu Chunyun, married into the Wang Family, gave birth to two sons and two daughters, and now we even have a grandson." Xu Family raised her eyebrows, "Even Fourth Uncle praises me as a great contributor to the Wang Family. If you dare to have your heart set on marrying concubines, I’ll go cry to Fourth Uncle."
"Alright, alright, stop messing around." Wang Shouxin’s tone softened, "I’ve also accompanied you back to your family considering the incident with Zongchang the other day, leaving me anxious and uneasy."
"Fourth Uncle also said that Zongchang turned misfortune into fortune." Xu Family replied, "Moreover, if Fourth Uncle hadn’t said to accompany you back, how many years has it been since you accompanied me back?"
Talk about this matter.
Wang Shouxin’s face also showed some helplessness: "Chunyun, it’s not that I don’t accompany you back. It’s just that your brothers and sisters-in-law have their eyes set on us like thieves, thinking we’re here to take advantage of them every time."
"Alright, alright, you old thing are petty." Xu Family rolled her eyes, "Quickly, tell me how this dress looks?"
"Beautiful."
"Hmph, nice of you to say. Today, accompany me and earn back our dignity." Xu Family secretly pinched his thigh, "Later, I’ll let you do whatever you want."
"This... old couple, our grandson Shining is still here."
"Oh wow! Wang Shouxin, you dog, you really want to marry concubines."
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