Chapter 23 Don't be afraid, just say what you want
"You and I are destined to be together. If you have any wishes, you can tell us. If it's not too difficult, maybe I can help you."
Fate is a vague thing, but when you reach the realm of Lu Bei, you will feel it in your heart.
The reason why I saved Li Ergou was not only to follow my own heart, but also because of the vague feeling.
"Is what the immortal said true?" Li Ergou felt that everything in front of him was like a dream. Not only did he not die, he actually received the mercy of the immortal.
Li Ergou hesitated for a moment, a trace of yearning flashed in his eyes, then he struggled again, and finally said:
"I think...I think my mother and aunt will be cured."
"Are you sure? You kowtowed nine times in total just now. If you ask to become your teacher, I have no reason to refuse.
If you become an immortal cultivator, you may become an immortal in the future, turn your hands into clouds, and turn your hands into rain."
Lu Bei raised his eyebrows and said in a seductive tone on purpose.
"The Immortal didn't say that he would definitely not refuse. My mother and aunt's illness can no longer be delayed."
When Li Ergou heard this, he still felt a little regretful. However, despite his young age, he showed a very human calmness and remained firm in his choice.
"That's smart, but I really wasn't joking just now. It seems that you and I are not meant for each other."
Lu Bei smiled and shook his head, then waved his hand, and Li Ergou felt like the world was spinning.
When he regained consciousness again, he had already appeared at the door of his shabby hut.
Xiaoliu, who looked nervous, was holding his money bag and had been waiting at the door for a long time. When he saw Li Ergou suddenly appeared, he burst into tears and couldn't stop crying.
"Brother Gouzi, you scared me to death just now! You are finally back. I have good news for you. My mother and aunt are suddenly cured of their illness."
Xiao Liu would cry and laugh sometimes, and the snot from his nose smeared all over Li Ergou's body.
"I'm not dreaming. Xiaoliu, Brother Gouzi regrets it a bit!" Li Ergou couldn't help crying or laughing. After speaking, he knelt on the ground again and kowtowed three times to the door.
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There is no age in practice, time flies by.
This incarnation of Lu Bei has spent fourteen years in the Luo Shenxian Dynasty.
Lu Bei has seen many different aspects of life in this world. He occasionally does some good deeds and always pays attention to Gu Qingcheng's situation.
Gu Qingcheng's talent was naturally unrivaled in the Luo Shenxian Dynasty. At only fourteen years old, he was already a monk in the Nascent Soul stage, breaking the cultivation record of the Luo Shenxian Dynasty since its establishment.
All the major sects have extended their olive branches. Although these sects of the Luo Shen Immortal Dynasty are not as big as the Taiqing Immortal Sect, they are still considered to be one of the best in the entire Zhongzhou Region.
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"My sister-in-law, are you doing that again?
Are you not going to the Tianjian Sect? Are you not going to the Jade Girl Sect? Are you still not going to the Tianlong Sect? Are you still not going to the Sanjue Sect?
You are already fourteen years old, do you really want to wait until you are old enough to marry the eldest prince?"
In the Shangshu Mansion, Gu Sansheng looked at his daughter's careless look with a sad face, unable to hit or scold her.
My precious daughter, I can't bear to part with her, and I can't beat her.
In just over ten years, Gu Sansheng can be said to be the father of the daughter. In addition to various false titles, the official position has also been promoted, and he has sat in the position of the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, which is the most lucrative position.
But sometimes good things can also be bad things. Gu Qingcheng's talent is so amazing that the God Emperor personally granted marriage to Gu Qingcheng and asked her to marry the eldest prince.
After entering the emperor's family, how can there be freedom? What's more, Gu Qingcheng is not someone who can be easily restrained.
Gu Sansheng only hopes that his daughter can join the sect and have a good backer behind him, so that he can feel less worried.
"Father, do you think that if your daughter goes to the Immortal Sect, you will really feel at ease?"
Gu Qingcheng spoke leisurely and slowly raised her head. Her peerless appearance made Gu Sansheng often wonder if it was his own daughter. How could she be so beautiful?
"If my daughter decides to go to the Immortal Sect, I'm afraid she will be ambushed halfway, and the Gu family may be destroyed."
Gu Qingcheng said it very calmly, but also confidently.
"My Gu family is loyal to the Immortal Dynasty. If you are successful in your cultivation, you will definitely give back to the Immortal Dynasty in the future. How can the God Emperor do that?"
Gu Sansheng was shocked. Now that he was a minister, he had many flatterers around him, which made him forget that in the entire Immortal Dynasty, the God Emperor was the only one who could decide life and death!
"If the young eagle flies high, even if it returns to its hometown, it will only stay for a short time. It is better to keep it by your side. Even if it can only glide at low altitudes for the rest of its life, it will fly into the sky and serve as the eyes of the hunter to see things further away."
Gu Qingcheng looked up at his father. He was obviously just a 14-year-old girl, but she was surprisingly calm in the face of such things.
"Run! Dad has no other abilities, but he must protect his daughter no matter what!"
Gu Sansheng hesitated for a long time and said through gritted teeth.
"My eldest brother is still in the army. If my father recalls him now, it will definitely attract the attention of the God Emperor.
Furthermore, even if I escape, where can I escape to?"
Gu Qingcheng shook his head and rejected the proposal without hesitation. Today, the Gu family seems to be in full swing, but unfortunately they are still a bird in a cage, unable to control themselves.
"It's my incompetence as a father! I can't even control my daughter's freedom."
The third senior official Gu sighed and couldn't help but think of the Taoist priest who suddenly appeared when Gu Qingcheng was born. He said that Gu Qingcheng had a bright future, but where was this future?
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In the early spring of March, it is a good time of the year, and the city of God is extremely busy.
The Gu family was decorated even more festively, with dragons of cars and horses in front of the house, and almost all the dignitaries from the entire divine capital came.
"The proud daughter of the Gu family has her birthday today. I heard that even His Majesty the God Emperor is coming. She is so proud!"
"Yes, I think you didn't see the auspicious scene when that proud daughter of heaven came into the world. It was a shock.
Maybe he really is the reincarnation of an immortal."
"The Gu family is so lucky. I heard that His Majesty the God-Emperor has granted us a marriage. The Gu family is going to soar into the sky and they will be relatives of the emperor from now on."
"Yeah yeah……"
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"Master Gu, congratulations! His Majesty the God Emperor is coming. This face... is really enviable."
All the distinguished guests who came and went congratulated me, but they were jealous why they didn't give birth to a good daughter.
"Where is it?" Gu Sansheng waved his hands repeatedly, and the smile on his mouth looked like a bitter smile. This day finally came.
"His Majesty the God Emperor has arrived, the First Prince has arrived!"
The domineering dragon's power swept over the entire Gu family, and Wang Jia, wrapped in nine golden dragon auras, descended from the sky.
A domineering man in dragon robe, with a handsome young man beside him, slowly walked out of the king's carriage.
Everyone from all directions knelt down to worship.
"Welcome to your majesty and the eldest prince!"
"My lords, the protagonist today is not me, but Gu Shangshu's daughter.
Just treat it as a family banquet, don’t be nervous, everyone. I am not the God Emperor today, but I am here as a parent."
The God Emperor waved his dragon robe and his words revealed his purpose.
Gu Sansheng, who was kneeling on the ground, lowered his head and smiled bitterly, while the eldest prince wisely stepped forward and helped the "future father-in-law" up.
"First Prince, this is against the etiquette of dignity!" Gu Sansheng hurriedly took out his hand.
"Lord Gu, you don't have to be polite. This is what a boy should do." The eldest prince smiled and acted very respectful and polite.
"Everyone is here, it's time for today's protagonist to come out, right?
My son has been fascinated by your daughter Gu Shangshu for a long time."
At this moment, Gu Qingcheng finally walked out of the inner court.
She was dressed in white, without heavy make-up, but her temperament and beautiful appearance made everyone present feel short of breath for a moment.
Even the God Emperor couldn't help but sigh in admiration, while the eldest prince on the side had long been stunned.
The scene was awkward for a long time before the God Emperor said leisurely: "Let's start the banquet now. I'm already hungry."
At the birthday banquet, the God-Emperor sat on the main seat, and the eldest prince was specially arranged to sit next to Gu Qingcheng. He showed his courtesy from time to time, and his eyes were so lustful that it could be said that he could not hide them.
After three rounds of wine and five flavors of food, the main event finally came.
Gu Sansheng walked out of his seat and knelt directly in front of the God Emperor.
"Your Majesty, I have an unkind request!"
Gu Sansheng could be said to have risked his life. It would not be an exaggeration to say that he was stupid, but he was also sincere for his daughter.
"Haha... If Gu Shangshu has something to say, I will allow you to do so if I can."
"Your Majesty, please take back your previous marriage grant!"
As soon as Gu Sansheng said these words, the originally bustling hall fell into a deathly silence. Many people even pretended to be drunk and lay down on the tables.
"You...Gu Shangshu, what do you mean by this? Am I not treating you well?" The God Emperor spoke calmly, and the overwhelming momentum of life had already pinned Gu Sansheng to the ground.
Gu Qingcheng flew out and stood in front of his father.
"Your Majesty, calm down."
"Hahaha... Gu Shangshu may be drunk, what he said is all nonsense."
The God-Emperor withdrew his pressure and casually said a few words to put the matter behind him.
"But now that it's all said and done, Qingcheng is not young anymore and it's time to start a family.
My son is currently in need of a princess, so why not take advantage of today’s great joy to decide on this matter together.”
"I..." Gu Qingcheng looked at the God Emperor and wanted to refuse. However, seeing the strong murderous intent in his eyes and looking at his father kneeling on the ground, he did not say those words.
"What do you think of Qingcheng?"
"Don't be afraid, just say whatever you want!"
A hand was placed on Gu Qingcheng's shoulder at some point. What surprised everyone was that no one discovered when and how this person came.
Even the God Emperor doesn’t know!
Gu Qingcheng looked back and looked at that familiar yet unfamiliar face. For some reason, her nervous heart suddenly calmed down.