Chapter 71 Inexplicable

Chapter 71: Chapter 71 Inexplicable"Master Gu, how did you end up looking like this?" After the surprise, Qin Lie said in disbelief. The elderly man before him does not have the demeanor of a Divine Thought Master. His clothes were tattered, completely resembling a beggar! "Ah, it’s a long story." Gu Ce shook his head. At that moment, Qin Lie noticed Master Gu’s eyes were bloodshot, clearly showing signs of sleep deprivation. "Could it be that the Master has been engrossed in researching the way of Elixirs?" Qin Lie thought to himself. S~eaʀᴄh the novёlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Gu Ce was not only a top-tier Divine Thought Master but also skilled in the way of Elixirs, being a third-tier Alchemist. Only someone immersed in the way of Elixirs could neglect his appearance to such an extent. With this thought, Qin Lie’s admiration for Master Gu was like the endless flowing of a mighty river. He was not someone lacking in perception, and hastily asked, "Master Gu, where are you heading?" "To the Royal Capital." Gu Ce responded. As a Divine Thought Master, having an unknown mark planted in his Divine Soul was a tremendous disgrace. He must find a way to resolve this critical issue. In the Zhenwu Prefecture, his Divine Soul Realm was the highest. Only by going to the Royal Capital to find a Divine Soul Realm master in the advanced stages of transformation could he possibly erase this mark. If even a master of that realm could not solve it, then he would have to place his hopes on Ling Chen. "You’re going to the Royal Capital, and we’re heading to Zhenwu Prefecture City; fortunately, we can travel together with the Master." Qin Lie smiled. The Great Xia Dynasty divided its territory into Eight Mansions, with the Royal Capital right at the center, surrounded and guarded by them. Therefore, on their way to visit the capital, they would pass through Zhenwu Prefecture City. "Hmm." Gu Ce nodded. He had to spend time every day erasing the mark in his Divine Soul; having protectors would give him more time to resolve the issue of the Divine Soul Mark. Otherwise, traveling alone without protectors could plunge him into dangerous situations. Seeing that Gu Ce agreed, Qin Lie was quite thrilled. "Come here." He waved to Li Hongluo. Soon, Li Hongluo and the six others approached. "Junior Sister Li, this is Master Gu!" Qin Lie excitedly said. "What, Master Gu?" Li Hongluo looked shocked. "Come pay respects to Master Gu!" Qin Lie told the five individuals including Ling Chen. "Greetings, Master Gu!" Li Hongluo and the six individuals together bowed in respect. "Hmm." Gu Ce nodded slightly. At this time, he had his back to everyone. Ling Chen stared at the back of the elderly man, feeling a sense of familiarity. Moreover, the most peculiar thing was that the old man carried a particularly familiar aura. It was as if this aura was deeply rooted in the depths of the old man’s Sea of Consciousness. After Ling Yunfei and the others paid their respects, they carefully stood aside. Even two Elders from the True Martial Academy were so respectful—how dare they act rashly? Naturally, they would never imagine that this was Master Gu Ce from Guangling City! "Master Gu is a top-tier Divine Thought Master." Qin Lie introduced. "A Divine Thought Master, and a top-tier one at that? Isn’t that comparable to a Primordial Pill Realm powerhouse?" Su Qingyun was internally shocked, showing even more respect. He had not spent much time in Guangling City and was unaware of Master Gu’s existence. "A top-tier Divine Thought Master?" Ling Chen frowned. A top-tier Divine Thought Master, could it be that person from Guangling City? Suddenly recalling the previous conversation between Qin Lie and Li Hongluo, that Gu Ce had left Guangling City, Ling Chen suddenly exclaimed, "Master Gu Ce?" "Don’t be disrespectful!" Qin Lie immediately rebuked loudly. Even ordinary experts at the third level of the Primordial Pill Realm would not dare to directly address a top Divine Thought Master by name. Ling Chen, merely at the second level of the Spirit Sea Realm, was far too presumptuous! After all, apart from their peculiar attack methods, Divine Thought Masters had other secondary professions! His actions were actually for Ling Chen’s sake. If they angered a top Divine Thought Master, prompting the latter to unleash a Divine Soul Attack, then even he and Li Hongluo, both at the Primordial Pill Realm, would not be able to save Ling Chen. Divine Soul Attacks are the most unpredictable! Initially, Gu Ce did not want to turn back and reveal his true face. He agreed to meet Ling Qinlie because of Qin Lie’s status, being from the Qin Family, one of the six great noble clans of the Zhenwu Prefecture. But for others, they were simply not worthy to see his true face. Moreover, he appeared quite disheveled. Yet, upon hearing a somewhat familiar voice, Gu Ce still turned his head. "Ling Chen?" Their eyes met, and Gu Ce recognized Ling Chen. Ling Chen also recognized Gu Ce. Only this time, his appearance was truly disheveled, lacking any of the master’s demeanor, and even more miserable than when he was previously chastised by Luo Luo. "Ling Chen!" Gu Ce’s expression was fierce. If not for that little girl beside Ling Chen, how would he have ended up in such a state? He roared, and his Divine Soul Telekinesis swept out from the Heavenly Spirit, attempting to bind Ling Chen. His Divine Soul had already reached the transformative stage, naturally capable of being both tangible and intangible! He didn’t lose his rationality to hatred; he must capture Ling Chen. If his journey to the Royal Capital failed to lift the Divine Soul Mark, then he would have to find that little girl. And Ling Chen was his bargaining chip. "Not good!" Ling Chen startled, his Spiritual Power swept out from within him, immediately performing the Vermilion Bird Dance, fleeing into the distance. He was not one to sit and wait for death! Even if defeated, he had to attempt to fight back. "Master Gu, what are you doing?" Qin Lie was shocked and quickly blocked in front of Ling Chen. Ling Chen’s talent was entirely in the Spiritual Body. If such a genius were brought back to the True Martial Academy, the Palace Master would definitely bestow a generous reward. Why would Master Gu hate such a genius to the bone? Ling Wu, Lin Xiaodu, Ling Yunfei also showed fright. Only Su Qingyun beside them seemed to gloat, "Even a top Divine Thought Master wants to kill you, I want to see who can save you now!" Although he couldn’t personally kill Ling Chen, as long as Ling Chen died, it would be extremely satisfying. "Ah!" However, Master Gu suddenly let out a piercing scream, blood spurting out. His eyes filled with terror, his body continuously retreating. This sudden scene, not only Qin Lie and others were stunned, even Ling Chen was confused. How did Gu Ce make a move against him, only to end up severely injured? What the crowd didn’t know was, the Divine Soul Mark inside Master Gu suddenly lit up, and then a childish voice rang out, "Dare to harm Brother Ling Chen again, and I will annihilate your Divine Soul!" That voice came from none other than Luo Luo. "I dare not, dare not anymore!" Master Gu kept saying. Although he was a top Divine Thought Master, adept in controlling the human Divine Soul, where had he seen such heaven-defying methods before? He could not even erase the mark, and it could sense his thoughts? How could he dare to harm Ling Chen? Listening to Master Gu’s seemingly incoherent words, everyone was dumbstruck. Su Qingyun, incredulous, said: "What has happened to Master Gu?" Gu Ce glanced at Ling Chen, no longer daring to stay, and hurriedly fled towards the distance! "Master Gu!" Qin Lie called out several times, but Gu Ce’s fleeing speed only increased! "What’s going on?" Qin Lie asked Ling Chen. "I’m not sure either." Ling Chen also felt utterly baffled! How would he know, one moment Gu Ce went to attack, and the next he was struck as if severely injured?