#372 - Gu An: Let me marry into your family?
#372 - Gu An: Let me marry into your family?
Night.
Gu An was still logging in the Moon Tree Forest.
Now, logging doesn't seem to yield any Bitter Cultivation points.
Perhaps Bitter Cultivation won't appear anymore.
Spells also rarely appear now.
Before, the spell proficiency was thirty-two, but now it's only thirty-three.
Logging for half a month only added one point.
It seems that cultivation level has a certain impact on spells as well.
It's a bit frustrating.
Now that he's in the late stage of the Golden Core realm, he can't apply for better forests anymore.
Logically speaking, disciples of the Immortal Bridge like him don't need to log anymore.
Unless it's in a special place or he receives a mission, can he log.
Like the Hall of Reincarnation.
The missions are naturally related to them to some extent.
Gu An sighed inwardly, thinking about completing Chu Meng's mission.
After all, only in this way can he obtain the identity token and enter the Hall of Reincarnation.
The special Reincarnation Wheel of the Reincarnation lineage.
Who knows where it is?
However, when the royal family's marriage partner appears, they are likely to come to the Azure Wood Sect.
Although he could inquire at the Divine Monarch Hall, directly asking Dongfang Changli wouldn't be impossible either.
That would actually be more convenient.
He just happened to have the Mind Demon matter to trade with him.
However, what will happen to the Mind Demon still needs to be clarified.
He can't just trust Dongfang Changli alone.
Ancient God Monarch didn't explain it clearly either.
There's considerable risk involved.
There are still many things to do, but for now, as long as the person hasn't been determined.
He is still considered safe.
However, Chen Changfeng's Senior Sister Tang Lan probably won't wait too long.
After all, he's also worried about becoming the one in the marriage alliance.
That would be a big trouble.
It would be difficult to pursue Chen Changfeng then.
Gu An sighed inwardly, but didn't stop logging.
Even if it's difficult for the numerical value to appear now, he can't stop because of it.
Getting used to rapid improvement, and abandoning the slow spirit tree, can easily lead to mental problems.
It's just like going from frugality to extravagance is easy, but going from extravagance to frugality is difficult.
If you look down on everything, you'll eventually miss the opportunity completely.
It was just while he was logging.
A faint light appeared above him, surprising him.
He slightly raised his head and found that his master, Situ Baichuan, was flying in the sky on his sword.
"You're logging again?" Situ Baichuan landed beside Gu An and said calmly.
"Greetings, Master." Gu An hurriedly put away his axe and respectfully saluted.
Situ Baichuan smiled and said, "The first time I saw you, you were logging. Your teacher thinks your talent lies in hard work, tempering yourself, and not being influenced by outsiders."
Gu An lowered his eyebrows, not knowing how to respond.
If his master said so, then that's how it must be.
"I took you as a disciple in the forest back then, and today I will take you as my direct disciple here." Situ Baichuan looked at the person before him and said seriously, "Are you willing?"
Unwilling, Gu An was a hundred times unwilling in his heart. Back then, when the other party took him as a disciple, he was dragged into the marriage alliance vortex, and now he wants to take him as a direct disciple. What is he planning?
His little body definitely can't handle it.
Secondly, he's only in the late stage of the Golden Core realm, a direct disciple?
Direct disciples are either Returning Void realm cultivators or about to be.
His Golden Core realm is simply not worthy of being a direct disciple.
He has no talent and is not young, what can he use to be one?
After thinking for a moment, Gu An still chose to shake his head: "Thank you, Master, but this disciple is only in the late stage of the Golden Core realm, and this disciple's talent is average, and he is not young, so he is not worthy of being a direct disciple."
Hearing this, Situ Baichuan looked at the person before him with slight surprise.
He felt something was not right.
He rejected being a direct disciple?
How could a normal person reject such a benefit?
What do you mean not worthy?
He has the intention to escape.
He must keep a close eye on him.
"Don't rush to answer." Situ Baichuan said with a smile, "You can go back and think about it carefully. Being a direct disciple is naturally much better than being an inner disciple. The resources will be better."
Gu An nodded, not showing much interest.
He was even more wary in his heart, and was actually persuaded. It seems that becoming a direct disciple must be a big pit.
He must not get involved in it muddleheaded.
Unless his master forces him, he must not agree.
Situ Baichuan felt that the other party was not very interested, not in a hurry, there was still time.
"You go back and think about this matter carefully. If you are willing, your teacher will officially accept you as a direct disciple in a few days." Situ Baichuan said, looking at Gu An.
Only then did he continue: "In addition, your teacher is looking for you today for some serious matters."
Gu An was quite surprised: "Serious matters?"
"Yes." Situ Baichuan said with a bit of emotion: "You have indeed worked hard these days managing the First Branch."
He wants to remove me from the First Branch? Gu An had a guess in his mind.
It's not too bad of a thing.
After all, he has been eliminated, which is considered a good thing.
He just doesn't know who will be in charge of the First Branch.
If it is someone too dangerous, he must remind some people in the First Branch.
Whether to go or stay, they must make their own decisions.
But before he could think too much, Situ Baichuan's voice came again:
"The sect has seen what you have done in the sect these years. The First Branch has indeed become better and better in your hands, which has been of great help to the sect.
Your teacher and the other peak masters have discussed it for a long time and understand that you are a peace-abiding person.
You are even more loyal to the sect.
Although your strength is indeed somewhat lacking, sometimes an excellent disciple is not important for his strength.
But a heart for the sect.
The sect has seen your actions, and your teacher has also seen them.
So, if there is anything good, you will naturally be indispensable.
Recently, I just happened to find a marriage for you."
The more Gu An listened, the stranger it became. Am I peace-abiding? Loyalty is true.
But having a heart for the sect is a bit too much.
After listening to the end, Gu An was a little stunned.
Found a marriage?
He subconsciously thought of something and said, "Marriage alliance?"
Situ Baichuan thought for a moment and said, "It can't be said to be a marriage alliance. The other party is a large family with a very honorable status.
So some formalities have to follow their customs.
For example, if one day a descendant is born, I am afraid they will have to take their surname.
Listening to Gu An, he was even more surprised.
He thought it was a marriage alliance, but it turned out to be a matrilocal marriage.
"Master, I. . . . . ." Although Gu An doesn't have many tricks.
But his master has already said this, how could he not understand.
The one who is marrying the royal family is actually himself.
Why?
"This matter is considered a good thing. Of course, you can say whatever you think, but the other party has set the candidate, and I am afraid it will not be easy to change." Situ Baichuan said seriously.
Gu An came back to his senses from the previous shock.
Immediately asked the question he wanted to know most: "Why is it me? I am an undercover agent of the Reincarnation lineage.
The Reincarnation lineage and the royal family are incompatible."
"This is the candidate set by the other party, and even your teacher does not know the specific reason." Situ Baichuan shook his head, also quite surprised: "Your teacher also felt that it should not be you at first, but unfortunately the other party chose you, I am afraid there are other reasons.
But the other party will definitely not let you suffer.
The marriage certificate will be issued in a few days. During these days, you need to wait for news.
Secondly, any requirements can be directly submitted to the Merit Hall.
It will be conveyed to the person who arranged the marriage certificate, and this matter should be settled by the end of the month."
After instructing him a few more words, Situ Baichuan left.
Gu An stood there, speechless for a long time.
The sky has still fallen.
He never dreamed that this would be the ending. The competition is over, but the ending is not what he wanted.
It shouldn't be like this.
What virtue or ability do I have?
Gu An didn't even have the mood to log anymore.
If it were other dangers, he could grit his teeth and endure it.
But a marriage alliance, or even a matrilocal marriage, is a big deal.
How can he grit his teeth and get through it?
Besides, a Dao companion would only hinder his progress.
"I need to think of a solution." Gu An returned to Sky Suspension Peak overnight.
He needed to discuss it with Chu Meng.
While the marriage agreement hadn't been finalized yet.
As for how beautiful the princess was, he didn't care.
Especially since Chu Meng had said she weighed two hundred jin.
She had mentioned it twice, so it probably wasn't baseless.
A princess weighing two hundred jin, her talent was probably related to her weight.
Otherwise, how could a cultivator be so obese?
As soon as he returned to his residence, Gu An found Noodles and asked it to find Chu Meng.
Hoping she could come over tomorrow morning.
Noodles was initially unwilling until Gu An put a handful of peanuts into a jar and told it that if it brought her, he would throw them into the lake.
Then it ran off like a gust of wind.
He didn't understand why a fish could run so fast.
Gu An originally thought Chu Meng would come tomorrow.
That's what he was planning.
But...
Before long, Chu Meng arrived.
The courtyard lit up as soon as she entered.
"Why don't you like things to be brighter?" Chu Meng asked.
Gu An looked at her and replied, "I'm used to it."
He then asked Chu Meng to sit down and personally made tea for her.
Chu Meng took two steps back subconsciously as she watched Gu An's actions: "What's wrong? Did you cause a catastrophe?"
"No, I just heard some things." Gu An immediately explained: "This junior hasn't offended anyone."
Chu Meng didn't quite believe it: "You're being too attentive. I always feel like I, as your superior, will either die or lose a layer of skin. Why don't you just tell me what's going on? I'll just stand here."
Gu An:
You're overthinking it. I can't possibly pull out a second Eye of Heavenly Punishment, can I?
Back then, he got too close and scared Chu Meng half to death.
He didn't expect her to still remember it.
He was ignorant last time, but now he has gained a lot of knowledge and wouldn't be like that again.
"Just tell me what it is," Chu Meng said warily, standing to the side.
Gu An felt that his superior didn't even have basic trust in him.
However, he didn't say much else and went straight to the point: "I received some news today."
"What is it?" Chu Meng asked curiously.
Gu An looked at her and said calmly: "I heard that the marriage partner has been decided."
"That's good news. Who is it?" Chu Meng asked.
Gu An didn't know how to say it for a moment, and finally sighed, "My master told me that this person might be... me."
Chu Meng laughed and said, "So you called me here to celebrate for you?"
Gu An shook his head: "Senior is joking. This junior is wholeheartedly devoted to the Dao and has no intention of marriage. I asked Senior to come over to ask if you have any way to reject this matter."
"Why?" Chu Meng came to the table and sat down, saying, "Marrying a princess is a good thing. Many people can't even ask for it."
"This junior is wholeheartedly devoted to the Dao," Gu An replied.
"That's not a good enough reason. Do you have any others?" Chu Meng took some peanuts and ate them, looking curious.
She also took a handful for Gu An.
Taking the peanuts, Gu An knew that the reason of cultivating the Dao wouldn't work, so he thought for a moment and gave a somewhat reasonable reason: "Because the princess weighs two hundred jin."
Clatter!
Chu Meng's hand holding the peanuts paused, and a peanut fell on the table.
She looked at the person in front of her in disbelief and said, "Who told you the princess weighs two hundred jin?"
'Senior, you did, and you said it more than twice.' Gu An said seriously.
"Me?" Chu Meng was dumbfounded.
However, she quickly returned to normal and said, "Weight shouldn't be a problem for cultivators. It shouldn't be difficult to lose weight."
"Senior also knows that cultivators shouldn't be so heavy. Since the princess is extremely talented and still so heavy, it's probably related to her cultivation technique. It seems that losing weight is as difficult as ascending to heaven," Gu An said, stating his guess.
Chu Meng opened her mouth, and finally said, "Besides this reason? You're old enough. She's already not minding you, yet you're minding her?
Someone like you will find it as hard as ascending to heaven to find a Dao companion.
Being able to marry a princess is something your ancestors have been waiting for."
Gu An looked at the person in front of him and shook his head slightly: "My master told me I have to move into her family."
Clatter!
The peanuts in Chu Meng's hand fell again.
She said in disbelief, "Move into her family? Who's moving into her family?"
"Me," Gu An said helplessly: "A princess weighing two hundred jin, and I have to move into her family. Won't the future be bleak? This junior is wholeheartedly devoted to the Dao. How can I be trapped here?
I wonder if Senior has a way to reject this marriage?
The marriage agreement will be finalized in a few days.
If I really run out of options, even if I'm caught and brought back, I'll have to try to leave this place."
Hearing this, Chu Meng was startled: "You want to elope? Then what about me, your superior? Won't I not even have a subordinate?"
Gu An naturally didn't want to elope, because he basically couldn't escape.
Even if he escaped, he wouldn't be able to quickly improve his cultivation.
Other sects didn't have so many spirit trees, and even if they had divine trees, it wouldn't be his turn to chop them down.
As for the depths of the mountains:
It's too dangerous, and many trees require special axes.
He didn't have the ability to do that.
Otherwise, chopping down trees would easily cause damage.
Affecting the appearance of the warm currents.
Or the axe couldn't withstand the spirit tree.
"Why don't you go ask and see if you can not move into her family and change it to marrying the princess? If they refuse, I'll think of other ways for you," Chu Meng said.
Gu An hesitated, feeling that the sect would definitely not agree.
Since the royal family wanted him to move into their family, they probably wouldn't agree to his request.
The next day.
Great Hall of the Azure Wood Sect.
Qu Youdao looked at Situ Baichuan below and said, "How is it? Did you tell First Seat about the marriage?"
"Not only did I tell him, but I also said I wanted to take him as my personal disciple," Situ Baichuan said unenthusiastically.
"Was he very happy?" Yan Ruxue asked.
"Happy?" Situ Baichuan sighed: "He first rejected me taking him as my personal disciple, and then wanted to reject the marriage."
"What did you say?" Qu Youdao asked.
"I said the royal family wanted him to move into their family," Situ Baichuan replied.
Everyone was stunned and said in disbelief: "Move into their family? The royal family didn't mention that."
"Yes, I mentioned it myself," Situ Baichuan looked at everyone and said: "Without me saying, you should all feel it. He has no intention of marrying the princess at all.
I mentioned taking him as my personal disciple, and he was even wary, as if he was afraid I would drag him into some competition again.
If I told him to marry the princess, I think he would have the heart to elope.'
"Is there no moving into their family?" Yan Ruxue asked.
"Yes, but there's a buffer. For example, he can propose not moving into their family and compromise. He might even think he's making a profit," Situ Baichuan said.
The compassionate fairy choked and said: "Too pitiful. He just wants to cultivate quietly and wholeheartedly pursue the Great Dao. How can you even plot against him?
He's still a child. What's wrong with loving to chop wood?'"
Hearing this, Situ Baichuan looked at the compassionate fairy and said: "You're still ruthless. I didn't even think of using chopping wood to bewitch him.'"
The compassionate fairy looked at Situ Baichuan, and tears fell down:, "
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