All-class Gu Immortal

Chapter 192 Grandma Recognizes Her Relatives
"Thank you so much for saving my life, senior!" Zhou Qing bowed deeply. He was so grateful to Wan Qizongyuan for saving him; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

The reason he didn't agree to return to the Ice Spirit Clan with Wanqi Zongyuan last time was mainly because he was afraid that if Wanqi Zongyuan acted too proactively, it would be unreasonable and easily arouse suspicion.

Furthermore, if he suddenly leaves with Wanqi Zongyuan, and other forces come after Han Wending, the Han family will still have to bear a lot of external pressure.

His plan was to avoid arousing Wanqi Zongyuan's suspicion as much as possible before leaving, and then let all the forces know that he had returned to the Ice Spirit Clan with Wanqi Zongyuan.

In this way, other forces will naturally realize that it is useless to cause trouble for the Han family.

Without the fragments of the spirit seed in his body, he would have offended the Han family for no reason, which would be a loss for him.

Zhou Qing had no idea that the Witch God Cult knew their whereabouts perfectly and suddenly intercepted them on the way.

If it weren't for Wanqi Zongyuan, some of the four of them would probably have survived today, or even all of them would have died on the spot.

"This junior is willing to return to the Ice Spirit Clan with the clan leader." Faced with Wanqi Zongyuan's life-saving grace, Zhou Qing had no more reservations and made the decision on the spot.

"Good! Good! Good!" Wanqi Zongyuan was satisfied with the answer and couldn't help but stroke his beard and smile.

In fact, Wanqi Zongyuan never left the vicinity of the Shenwei Camp's encampment. He followed behind Zhou Qing and Han Wending when they left the encampment.

Moreover, he had discovered Feng Xingyun and the others' whereabouts through the Gu worms long ago. The reason he didn't take action was to wait until the crucial moment and make Zhou Qing owe him a favor.

In addition, he wanted to see what kind of person Zhou Qing was, and how he would choose in a life-or-death situation: would he abandon his relatives and friends to escape in disgrace, or would he fight to the death?

He was very satisfied with the final result, so he prepared to make his move when Zhou Qing and Han Wending were about to fight to the death.

Unexpectedly, Feng Xingyun spoke rudely, so he decided to punish him.

“In that case, let’s set off now. Ice Cloud Mountain Village is thousands of miles away from here, so it’s best to leave as soon as possible.” Wanqi Zongyuan immediately prepared to take Zhou Qing away.

"Please wait a moment, Clan Chief. I still have relatives in Nanli County. Please give me two days to settle them before I return to the Ice Spirit Clan with you."

Zhou Qing said seriously.

The old woman was still in Nanli County, so he naturally couldn't just leave like that.

Since Bingyun Mountain Village is thousands of miles away and located in the middle of towering mountains, it is probably not suitable to take Grandma there. We must make proper arrangements for Grandma before we leave.

"She's just an old man with no blood relation to you, why bother with her so much? Leave her some money and let her fend for herself." Wanqi Zongyuan's smile gradually faded.

Although Zhou Qing knew that Wanqi Zongyuan was most likely testing him, he was still furious.

"Whether the clan leader is testing you or speaking from the heart, please don't say that!"

My grandmother is my family, even though we have no blood relation.

The clan chief wouldn't want me to be someone who doesn't care about family ties, would he?

"Very well, I'll accompany you on this journey," Wanqi Zongyuan said calmly.

"Thank you, clan chief." Zhou Qing's expression relaxed, but he sighed inwardly, wondering how many years this parting would last.

Only by becoming stronger can you truly determine your own destiny.

"This senior... could he be the patriarch of the Ice Spirit Clan?" After the two finished their conversation, Han Wending cautiously asked.

As the Commandant of Nanli County, he was in charge of the Divine Might Battalion to fight against the Wuxi Barbarians, but in reality, they mainly dealt with the Sheng Barbarians and the Beast Souls.

In addition, the neutral Ice Spirit Clan, Flying Feather Clan, and Shadow Soul Clan rarely clash with the Divine Might Camp.

The main reason is that the distance is too far.

The so-called "Five Streams" is actually a major tributary of the Heishui River, named "Niangwu Stream". Niangwu Stream divides the entire Qilian Mountains into eastern and western regions.

The Shengman and Shouhun tribes are located in the southwest lower reaches of the Niangwu River, thousands of miles away from the city of Nanli County.

The Ice Spirit Clan, the Flying Feather Clan, and the Yin Soul Clan are located in the northeastern upper reaches of the Niangwu River. Among them, the Ice Spirit Clan is located in the far north, in the heart of the Qilian Mountains. They have almost no conflict of interest with Nanli County City. The two sides are thousands of miles apart. If they were to fight, it would be equivalent to crossing the entire distance of the Southern Frontier. The key point is that there is simply no such large conflict of interest.

Therefore, Han Wending knew very little about the Ice Spirit Clan, and he did not expect that the Ice Spirit Clan's patriarch was so powerful.

Feng Xingyun has broken through the Blood Transformation Eight times and mastered the Phantom Divine Skill. In terms of unpredictable movement techniques, he is almost unparalleled in the Qi and Blood Long Dragon realm.

Unexpectedly, he couldn't even withstand a single move from Wanqi Zongyuan, the patriarch of the Ice Spirit Clan.

“Not bad.” Wan Qizongyuan glanced at Han Wending, his tone completely indifferent.

Aside from those of similar strength, Wanqi Zongyuan doesn't take ordinary Qi and Blood Furnace Realm cultivators seriously.

Moreover, Han Wending was only a martial artist at the Qi and Blood Dragon Realm. If it weren't for the fact that he had just risked his life to protect Zhou Qing, Wanqi Zongyuan would have been too lazy to pay him any attention.

"Senior, what is the purpose of sending my nephew back to the Ice Spirit Clan? My nephew..."

Han Wending felt the pressure increase as he sensed Wan Qizongyuan's cold attitude, but he still braced himself and asked about the situation.

“Zhou Qing possesses the bloodline of the Ice Spirit Clan, so naturally he should acknowledge his ancestors and return to the Ice Spirit Clan,” Wanqi Zongyuan said calmly.

"Possessing the bloodline of the Ice Spirit Clan?!" Han Wending looked astonished.

"Brother Zhou has the bloodline of the Barbarian Spirit Clan?" Han Qingqing was stunned. She was certain that when she first met Zhou Qing, he was just a silkworm farmer in Black Mountain Town, and there was no way he could be connected with the Barbarian Clan.

The expressions of the Holy Maiden of the Witch God Cult and Protector Li, who were standing next to the "Ice Spirit Clan," changed several times. No wonder a powerful figure like Wanqi Zongyuan would attack the Vice Cult Leader.

This time, we've really hit a brick wall.

Even if the sect leader Lan Canghai were to come here in person, he probably wouldn't be able to capture Zhou Qing from Wanqi Zongyuan's hands.

"Alright, enough talk, let's go back to Nanli County first." Wanqi Zongyuan waved his hand and took the lead in walking into the forest. His steps were very slow, but with just a few steps, his figure disappeared into the depths of the forest.

"Uncle Han, let's go. I'll explain on the way," Zhou Qing said solemnly.

"Alright." Han Wending nodded, looking at Feng Xingyun, who was frozen into an ice sculpture not far in front of him, he felt that it was all a bit unreal.

Before leaving, Zhou Qing glanced at Feng Xingyun, as well as the Holy Maiden and Protectors of the Witch God Sect not far away. He would settle this score with the Witch God Sect when he returned next time.

"Everyone, please wait." Noticing Zhou Qing's gaze, Protector Li's face twitched, and he forced an ugly smile, fearing that Zhou Qing would suddenly attack.

If they don't fight back, their lives may be in danger.

If they retaliate, who can guarantee that Wanqi Zongyuan won't make a move?

I could only offer a greeting to ease the awkwardness.

The four of them traversed the mountains and forests but did not see Wanqi Zongyuan. However, they all knew that Wanqi Zongyuan was still there.

Zhou Qing explained the situation to Han Wending, Han Qingqing, and Lu Yan along the way.

He explained in detail how Wanqi Zongyuan had approached him. "The Ice Spirit Clan's senior went to the Divine Might Camp's headquarters three days ago?" Han Wending's expression was solemn. As expected of a top expert, he had penetrated deep into the army as if it were empty.

Even for other renowned peak Blood Exchange Realm experts in the Southern Frontier, it would probably be difficult to achieve this.

In terms of unpredictable and elusive movements, probably no one can surpass him.

"Brother Zhou, are you really leaving?" Han Qingqing looked at Zhou Qing with some reluctance.

Ever since Zhou Qing saved her life, she has developed special feelings for him.

She didn't know if it was romantic love; maybe it was, maybe it wasn't.

But I definitely admire and look forward to it.

Zhou Qing's background is very similar to her father's. In her eyes, her father is like a god. In his youth, he also had to marry into the Han family in order to realize his ambitions.

Zhou Qing's experiences are something even traditional storytellers wouldn't dare to write.

"I have to leave. If I stay here, many people will be in trouble," Zhou Qing sighed helplessly.

His goal was clear: to enter the Ice Spirit Clan, obtain the qualifications of a Gu Master, and improve his innate talent.

But he doesn't want to be forced to leave like this.

However, the current outcome is already a stroke of good luck amidst misfortune.

"Hmph! Then you can leave! But you still owe me money! You can't renege on your debt!"

Han Qingqing pouted coquettishly.

Zhou Qing laughed, "When I come back next time, I'll repay you tenfold. I'll make sure you, you little money-grubber, don't suffer a loss."

"Who wants your money?" Han Qingqing pouted. "Anyway, you can't renege on your debt!"

"Don't worry, I always keep my word," Zhou Qing said seriously.

"Uncle Han, this has really caused you a lot of trouble. I'm afraid the contract with the Han family can't be fulfilled anytime soon."

Zhou Qing looked at Han Wending beside her with an apologetic expression.

“Nephew, you’re being too polite! Your contract with the Han family is valid forever. We’ll discuss everything once you return safely,” Han Wending instructed.

"Uncle Han, I have another request, though I don't know..."

"Don't worry, my dear nephew, your family is my family. I will take good care of your grandmother." Han Wending said solemnly. He knew that Zhou Qing had a grandmother who was not related to him by blood, but she had always lived in the backyard and he had never met her.

"Thank you very much, Uncle Han!" Zhou Qing bowed deeply.

"Nephew, no need for formalities." Han Wending quickly helped Zhou Qing up.

"Brother Lu, thank you for taking care of me these past few days." Zhou Qing came to Lu Yan's side and bowed to him.

"Brother Zhou, you flatter me. No matter where you go, you will always be my friend!" Lu Yan didn't say much, but his words were very sincere.

The group of four quickly returned to Nanli County and entered the outer city.

The four of them arrived together at the house Zhou Qing was renting.

Han Wending, Han Qingqing, and Lu Yan stayed in the front hall to rest, while Zhou Qing went to the backyard to find the old woman and explain the situation.

"Good child, don't worry about Grandma, Grandma will stay here and wait for you to come home!"

When the old woman heard that Zhou Qing was being chased, her eyes were filled with lingering fear. When she learned that Zhou Qing was going to a barbarian village a thousand miles away, her eyes reddened.

"Grandma, don't be sad. I'll definitely come back in two or three years!" Zhou Qing felt a lump in his throat. Home is where family is. Unfortunately, this time, he had to leave home.

"Grandma, please take good care of yourself."

Zhou Qing took out a handkerchief and wiped away the old woman's tears.

In the past year, he has also tried to refine some health-preserving pills that ordinary people can take. However, the old lady is getting old after all. Even though she doesn't have to work now and lives a life of luxury, she is still prone to minor illnesses and pains.

Looking at the old woman, he could always think of his grandmother who had suddenly passed away in his previous life.

"Good child, Grandma will definitely live until you come back and see you get married and have children." Grandma wiped away her tears with a handkerchief, but the more she wiped, the more tears she shed.

After comforting the old woman, Zhou Qing told her that he would send her to the Han family. Although the old woman wanted to stay here, it was definitely not as safe as the Han family.

In the end, the old woman agreed to stay at the Han family's house temporarily.

"Grandma, don't worry, I might come back to pick you up early. Besides, you know Qingqing from the Han family, right? She's a very nice person, isn't she? You like her very much, don't you?"

Zhou Qing led the old woman to the front yard. Han Qingqing had also visited the back yard before and talked with the old woman.

"That girl was a good child too." The old woman smiled as she mentioned Han Qingqing.

"You have to seize the opportunity."

“Okay.” Zhou Qing didn’t explain anything, but simply followed the old woman’s lead.

The two then entered the front hall.

"Brother Zhou, Grandma!" Han Qingqing was the first to stand up and went to greet her, warmly grasping the old woman's hand.

Then, Han Wending and Lu Yan came up to say hello.

At this moment, the old woman suddenly stared blankly at the tall Han Wending. Her eyes were unfocused, and she limped over to Han Wending, stretching out her hands as if she wanted to touch his cheek. However, Han Wending was more than two meters tall, and she couldn't reach him at all.

"Old man, you..." Han Wending was taken aback.

The old woman cried out in tears, "Xiao Wen, it's you! I'm your mother! I'm Yin Cai!"

"Yin Cai?! You are..." Han Wending was shocked. He stared wide-eyed at the old woman's wrinkled and aged face, as if trying to find a shadow of the past. Looking at the old woman's familiar eyes, he finally realized that the person in front of him was his beautiful and gentle mother from back then.

"mother!"

Han Wending knelt down with a thud, his tiger-like eyes filled with tears.

"Xiao Wen, Xiao Wen." The old woman hugged Han Wending tightly.

"Father? This..." Han Qingqing was stunned.

"Grandma? Uncle Han?" Zhou Qing was also confused.

(End of this chapter)