Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me-Chapter 560 - 520 Gu Family Head_1

In the foreyard of the Gu family, Lu Chuan and the Gu sisters sat in the pavilion, waiting for the arrival of the Family Head of the Gu family.

Before long, a middle-aged man dressed in a dragon-embroidered robe strode over, surrounded by a large group of people who looked immensely excited and agitated.

"My father is named Gu Changye, and he is the Family Head of the Gu family. When you meet him, make sure to greet him properly," Gu Xiaorou reminded him.

"Don’t worry."

At that moment, Gu Changye arrived at the pavilion with his entourage. Upon seeing Lu Chuan, he immediately burst into an excited smile.

"Lu Chuan, Xiaorou indeed brought you back!"

Gu Changye hurried forward to sit next to Lu Chuan, while the rest of the Gu family members formed a protective circle around them.

"Lu Chuan, did you encounter any trouble on your way here?" Gu Changye asked warmly.

"No trouble, but I’ve heard from Gu Qing about the current situation of the Gu family; you are being besieged by the other three major families," Lu Chuan replied.

Gu Changye let out a long sigh and said helplessly, "They have received help from a master, and with the three major families outnumbering us, it’s only a matter of time before we cannot hold out any longer."

"The main business of the Gu family has always been in medicinal herbs."

"However, the mountains outside Carefree City have been almost completely monopolized by the three major families. Without a supply of medicinal materials, our family business has gradually dwindled."

"There’s no choice but to endure as best we can."

Gu Changye’s face was filled with anxiety. This matter had been troubling him for a long time. The family business of the Gu family might be destroyed in his hands, Gu Changye, an event he found extremely hard to accept.

"I also heard that it was the Lu family who intervened, providing them with such substantial aid, right?" Lu Chuan asked again.

Gu Changye nodded slightly: "That’s right, a member of the younger generation of the Lu family named Lu Jue has given significant help to those three major families. He has even declared that he would completely swallow up the Gu family within a month, forcing us to bankruptcy."

Lu Chuan scoffed, "This guy has quite the big mouth."

"But it’s no boast. If things continue this way, we really won’t last a month," Gu Changye replied.

Hearing this, the previously excited expression on Gu Xiaosang’s face suddenly turned to one of sorrow.

Although she was usually lively and optimistic, the news of the destruction of her family still distressed her greatly.

Gu Xiaorou looked at Lu Chuan and said earnestly, "Lu Chuan, this is the issue I need your help with. Those three families have long coveted what we have; it’s a big problem."

Gu Changye patted Lu Chuan on the shoulder and squeezed out a smile, "Lu Chuan, I know you come from the secular world. Even if you have strong natural abilities, in that kind of place, one cannot grow in strength too quickly."

"So first, focus on your cultivation, and strive to become stronger as soon as possible."

"If the Gu family falls, take Xiaorou and find a place where no one knows you, and live a good life."

"I know you’re Lu Cangsheng’s son, and your natural talent must be outstanding. That’s also why we’re willing to have Xiaorou marry you."

"We believe in your potential."

In the eyes of Gu Changye, there was a look of expectation.

It seemed he was eager to see his son-in-law rapidly grow stronger and give Gu Xiaorou a happy future.

"Uncle Gu, Xiaorou brought me here to resolve your family’s troubles, not to run away with her. So, leave this trouble to me, and I will take care of it," Lu Chuan said with confidence.

Gu Changye looked bewildered for a moment upon hearing how confident Lu Chuan was. Could the secular world really produce a top-tier powerhouse? Such a probability was nearly zero, was it not?

"Come to the Council Hall. I will call all the elders out, and we can discuss how to deal with the troubles at hand," Gu Changye suggested as he led the way out of the pavilion toward the Council Hall.

Lu Chuan and the others followed closely behind and all entered the Council Hall.

Soon, the Council Hall was gathered with fifty to sixty people.

All of these individuals were core members of the Gu family.

Among them, four elders sat on chairs on both sides.

Gu Changye, sitting at the centermost seat, saw that everyone had assembled and began to inquire, "Report the current situation."

At this moment, the Great Elder stood up first. He was dressed in a black robe, his face full of anger.

"The Siao Family, Chen family, and Yang family have hardened their hearts to oppose us to the end!"

"Our businesses are being ruined by them one by one. I’m afraid it won’t take many days before our Gu family will go bankrupt first!"

"After bankruptcy, we will be dying a slow death, like lambs to the slaughter!"

"Changye, give us a plan. Are we going to openly fight them, or what?"

Upon hearing these words, Gu Changye began to feel nervous. The present was the most critical moment for the Gu family, and he dared not be negligent.

"If we could kill that fellow named Lu Jue, perhaps those three major families would crumble on their own."

Hearing this, the Great Elder slammed the armrest of his chair and said speechlessly, "That’s a member of the Lu family. If you kill him, we’ll be doomed just the same. If you provoke the Lu family, beware they might level the whole Carefree City!"

The Second Elder also sighed, "What kind of idea is this? It’s like running headfirst into death."

"And who is this new face?"

"His features look very familiar to me."

Gu Changye quickly glanced at Lu Chuan and introduced, "This is Lu Chuan, who came back with Xiaorou and Xiaosang."

"He has agreed to help our Gu family confront the troubles we currently face."

The Great Elder exhaled deeply and said helplessly, "Young people from the secular world, even if they have been practicing martial arts from a young age, can hardly match the martial artists from the Kunlun Domain."

"Since Lu Chuan is the son of Lu Cangsheng, there is no need to elaborate on his martial arts talent. How about this: we give them a share of the family assets, and let him take Xiaorou to elope far away. When they have the strength in the future, they can come back for revenge on our behalf."

The suggestion of the Great Elder was a measure of desperation.

The people from the Kunlun Domain inherently look down on those from the secular world.

If Lu Chuan were not the son of Lu Cangsheng, they would never consider letting Gu Xiaorou marry a secular mortal.

Everyone felt helpless and let out sighs.

Gathered in the Council Hall, yet they had no idea how to resolve the current crisis. Even as some grew as anxious as ants on a hot pan, it was still to no avail.

At this moment, Lu Chuan spoke out, "Give me a chance to duel Lu Jue alone. If I kill him, everything will be easier to handle."

Lu Chuan’s bold statement shocked everyone around him.

"What? What did you just say?"

"You want to kill Lu Jue in a duel? You must be dreaming."

"Lu Jue is a core descendant of the Lu family. At the very least, he is a mighty warrior of the Martial King Realm. In the secular world, reaching the Saint Realm would already be considered an extraordinarily gifted talent."

"You’re only in your twenties. Do you expect us to believe you possess the strength of the Martial King Realm?"

Upon hearing Lu Chuan’s words, everyone thought he was bragging. Such a thing was utterly impossible!

Several elders found it even more laughable, thinking Lu Chuan was ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth.

But just then, Gu Xiaorou stood up and looked towards Gu Changye.

"Father, give Lu Chuan a chance. Believe in him," she said. ƒreewebɳovel.com

Gu Changye gave Gu Xiaorou a stern look, "How can you make such a suggestion? Do you want to be a widow?"