"The Bian Family?"
Gu Yuan raised his eyebrows slightly, suddenly recalling that cheerful wealthy woman.
"The Bian Family is one of the five great surnames, a Golden Core family, with a Tier Three Spirit Island in the clan, and within it lies a thousand-year-old Spirit Garden."
"The rare thousand-year-old Golden Yi Bamboo within it has at least five stalks. If junior brother can acquire one, I will definitely upgrade the Golden Bamboo Sword to a high-grade Spiritual Sword!"
Shenn Futu patted his chest, promising firmly.
"I will give it a try!"
Gu Yuan pondered slightly, speaking uncertainly.
As far as he knew, Bian Chuyao had been sent by the Bian Family Ascendant to some secret realm for trials and had yet to return.
Besides Bian Chuyao, he knew no one in the Bian Family, and wasn’t sure if he could obtain the Golden Yi Spirit Bamboo.
However, he decided to give it a try.
Gu Yuan bid farewell to Shenn Futu, agreeing to meet again when the cauldron is open, then used his Escape Light to fly towards the Bian Family.
This time, Lvu Zijin did not accompany him but returned ahead to the Red Moon River.
...
Gu Yuan’s Escape Light was swift, and he arrived at Yunxuan Island in no time.
Yunxuan Island was still shrouded in mist, like a Treasure Boat hidden in clouds, unseen by ordinary people.
"Gu Yuan of Heart-breaking Island, daringly comes to pay respects to the island, and requests the elders of the Bian Family to show themselves!"
Gu Yuan stood outside the mist, speaking loudly.
He had neither a visiting card nor acquaintances, so he could only directly speak to visit the island.
If successful, it would work; if not, he’d have to think of another way.
Yunxuan Island, being a Tier Three treasured island with a Golden Core on guard, didn’t worry about an attack, so there was no guard at the entrance, only a few coquettish Shell Maidens hiding in the mist, peeking out.
Upon hearing Gu Yuan’s voice, the Shell Maidens’ ears perked up, ready to fetch the Command Sword to ask the clan.
But at that moment, a secret yet vast Divine Thought emanated from the depths of the island, making the Shell Maidens tremble and then respectfully salute.
"Guest, the clan invites you in, please follow me!"
The leading tall Shell Maiden stepped out of the mist, giving Gu Yuan a graceful bow, speaking softly.
"Thank you!"
Seeing someone emerge from the mist, Gu Yuan felt slightly joyful, bowing to the Shell Maidens.
The Shell Maidens quickly stepped aside, not daring to accept the bow.
The leading Shell Maiden then took out a Token, sending it into the mist outside Yunxuan Island, which split open into a gap two people wide, revealing a Cloud Path.
"The road is a bit far, I will drive the clouds to escort the guest!"
The leading Shell Maiden softly spoke to Gu Yuan, and a cloud rose under her feet, lifting the group, transforming into a stream of light, flying along the Cloud Path towards the island’s depths.
This Shell Maiden had only a Qi Refining cultivation, yet the cloud beneath her feet was solid and gentle, moving extremely fast, not much inferior to Gu Yuan’s full-speed Escape Light.
"It must be aided by the island’s array formation strength."
Gu Yuan guessed to himself.
As he pondered, the mist gradually dissipated, revealing a temple constructed of cyan jade.
This temple stood before a series of connected lakes; neither majestic nor imposing, but with eaves raised and golden bells hanging, it was exquisite and elegant.
Wisps of water mist floated in the air.
As he stepped through, his clothes remained dry, feeling refreshed and with a sense of ethereal transcendence.
This wasn’t water mist, but Spiritual Qi condensed into mist in a tangible form.
"This is..."
But what shocked Gu Yuan most wasn’t the Spiritual Qi, denser than a Tier Two Spirit Island, but the presence within the temple, thick like a Great Sun.
It was as if a massive fireball burned fiercely inside the Cyan Jade Hall.
The searing heat, even from a great distance, caused Gu Yuan’s skin to ache.
Golden Core!
Within the temple was a Golden Core Cultivator!
"Guest, please enter the hall quickly, do not let the Ascendant wait long."
The leading Shell Maiden, looking upon the Cyan Jade Hall, showed fear in her eyes, bowed to Gu Yuan, then, leading the other Shell Maidens, quietly retreated, disappearing into the mist.
Gu Yuan was left alone at the scene.
"Hah!"
He couldn’t help but exhale a breath of turbid air.
He didn’t expect it would be the Bian Family Ascendant personally inviting him to the island.