Chapter 357: Gu Changlin
Chapter 357: Gu Changlin
November 6th, 2024
Gu Changkong could see through Jiang Cheng's intentions.
He sighed and said with a bitter smile, "Brother Jiang, it's not that I don't trust you, but I can't let you try to refine the Third Rank Spirit Awakening Pill. I don't know about others, but I believe in you. I'm sure you can improve your pill refining skills to a great, or even perfect, level. It's just that, at this moment, I really can't afford to take the risk."
"I understand."
Jiang Cheng expressed his comprehension.
After all, he still owed the other party one or two hundred million.
"But I can promise you."
Gu Changkong said solemnly, "In the future, when I enter the Inner City, I will do my best to help you complete this task."
Once he entered the Inner City, the better Jiang Cheng's pill refining skills became, the more impressive his performance within the family.
"But for now, I can only ask you to continue refining the Second Rank Tranquilizing Pills, and if possible, the more you refine, the better."
With the conversation reaching this point, Jiang Cheng had no choice but to agree.
As he watched the two leave, Jiang Cheng heaved a soft sigh.
Although his pill refining skills had reached perfection, and he was earning nearly one million more per day, he only made about 120 million in a month.
In a short time, it would be difficult for his psychic energy to improve.
It would take at least two months to repay the debt to Gu Changkong, and to raise his psychic energy from Fourth Rank to Fifth Rank would cost around 200 million.
Four months.
That was the time needed to advance from a Fourth Rank Mind Master to a Fifth Rank Mind Master.
Of course, this speed was already considered fast to others, as even some geniuses calculated their progress in years.
The good news was that in four months, he would definitely be a First Rank Primordial Force Master, and with luck, perhaps even a Second Rank.
"Take it slow," Jiang Cheng muttered to himself, "I can only take it slow."
Over the next two days, Gu Changkong was in high spirits.
He could already envision the scene of him submitting his answer a month later and shocking everyone in the family.
Until the evening, when a phone call arrived.
Gu Changkong looked at the word 'Big Brother' on his phone screen, and a hint of tension appeared in his eyes.
Among the few brothers of the Gu family, this one was naturally the most favored by the family.
Not only did his mother come from a prominent family, but he also had the support of his maternal clan, and his abilities were among the top two or three among the brothers. Most of the family supported him.
When he was younger, he had also harbored thoughts of competing with his brother for the position of the family head, but as his experience grew, he gradually realized that it was an impossible task.
His current actions were merely an attempt to enter the core circle and gain a larger share of the benefits.
The phone continued to vibrate.
Gu Changkong took a deep breath and answered the call.
"Hello, Big Brother."
"Hmm, Little Three."
A man's laughter echoed through the phone, "Long time no see, how are you doing out there?"
"I'm doing well."
Gu Changkong nodded.
Gu Changlin smiled, "Little Three, I heard that you recently recruited an incredible alchemist who can refine a whole furnace of Ultimate Tranquilizing Pills in just two to three months?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Changkong's expression turned slightly unpleasant.
As expected, not only was his younger brother targeting him, but his older brother was doing the same.
However, compared to the former, the latter seemed more patient, only making the call today.
"How did Big Brother find out about this? Why wasn't I informed?" He feigned ignorance.
"Hehe."
Gu Changlin let out a meaningful chuckle, "Third Brother, have you heard the saying that there is no perfectly secret wall? Many things you think are well-kept secrets are actually a joke in the eyes of others."
Gu Changkong fell silent.
"Third Brother, I know what you're planning. You want to use him to gain Father's attention and return to the core circle of the family, right? This matter is easy if you look at it one way, but difficult if you look at it another. However, for me, it's as simple as a word."
"Are you really that kind?" Gu Changkong asked in a low voice.
"Hahaha, I'm not that kind. After all, doing this doesn't benefit me much, and I'd have to give up some of my interests. If the roles were reversed, would you do the same?" Gu Changlin countered.
"What are you trying to say?" Gu Changkong furrowed his brows.
He felt as if this elder brother had seen right through him.
"Let's make a deal."
Gu Changlin smiled slightly.
"Hand him over to me, and I'll speak for you within the family. I'll ensure your return, and I guarantee that the arrangements I make for you will be far better than your current small-scale operations in the outer district."
"If I don't agree, will you resort to dishonorable means?" Gu Changkong's heart was filled with reluctance.
It had been so difficult to cultivate Jiang Cheng, and now, after just a few days, someone wanted to reap the benefits. Who could accept that?
"Third Brother, what do you take me for?" Gu Changlin scoffed.
"Although those who accomplish great things do not worry about minor details, you haven't earned the right for me to use such dishonorable means. Besides, we are half-brothers, and I don't want to take advantage of you. It wouldn't look good if it got out."
At this, Gu Changkong breathed a slight sigh of relief.
This elder brother of his was somewhat arrogant, but he wouldn't say one thing and do another.
"Big Brother, Jiang Cheng is someone I've been nurturing. I don't want to hand him over," he said through gritted teeth.
"I understand how you feel. Here's what I propose: I'll give you two choices."
"The first choice is to cooperate with me and work for me. In the future, you can come to me with any requests, and I'll do my best to fulfill them."
"The second choice is to continue as you are, but I must give you some advice. You may not be able to protect that person. As far as I know, someone has already made preparations, and I'm sure in a few days, they'll know about your situation. Hmph."
Gu Changlin let out a cold huff.
A rare trace of anger appeared in his voice.
Gu Changkong was startled.
The person Gu Changlin was referring to could only be their fifth brother, Gu Changjun, among the siblings.
Only this youngest brother had the potential to rival Gu Changlin for the position of the next head of the Gu family.
"Third Brother, you're a smart man. I don't need to say more. Cooperating with me benefits us both. If you don't cooperate, it'll be like fetching water with a bamboo basket. Or do you plan to collaborate with him and go against me?"
"I'll give you a day to think it over. I'll call you again tomorrow at this time."
Gu Changlin hung up after finishing his speech.
(End of Chapter)
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