421: Chapter 101 Ancestral Land (Request for Monthly Votes) 421: Chapter 101 Ancestral Land (Request for Monthly Votes) Gu Family Ancestral Hall, Safe Zone.
Drip, drip, drip—
As the line appeared on the sunglasses, “A ssage from your friend Gu Yue Ming.”
While solemnly reciting the ancestral teachings, Gu Shi Qian frowned almost imperceptibly.
Gu Yue Ming’s departure represented the family and involved important mission arrangents from above, which naturally concerned him.
However, today marked another challenge to the Sword Tomb by a newcor, who was quite special.
This was a very solemn occasion, and as the Family Head, both sentint and reason dictated that he could not afford distractions.
Therefore, Gu Shi Qian did not check the ssage but instead solemnly continued reading the ancestral teachings.
The ceremony had lasted most of the day, and it was not until the family elders had completed certain ritual steps necessary to open the Sword Tomb that he silently stepped aside.
Finally having a mont to himself, he tapped the black lens before him and silently opened the ssage alert.
A lengthy ssage popped up.
Gu Yue Ming: “Family Head, there is terrible news.
The investigation mission has encountered difficulties, as follows: xxx, xx…”
“…Oh, I see.”
After reading Gu Yue Ming’s ticulously crafted bureaucratic report, Gu Shi Qian now understood what had occurred.
The investigation had encountered enemies they could not withstand,
and as a result, three great families had suffered significant losses, with the Gu family not only losing so mbers but also a recently appointed Sword Master who unfortunately perished.
Such news left Gu Shi Qian feeling sowhat regretful yet also as if it were only to be expected.
A hunting mission with casualties was hardly unusual.
Did they really think going out hunting was the sa as a leisurely trip?
Despite being led by three second-rank leaders, one would assu areas within the border line to be relatively safe.
The younger generation naturally wouldn’t understand, only those who had truly endured great disasters and horrors could appreciate that in this world, there are no truly “safe places.”
This refers to areas outside the Safe Zone, of course, for within the Safe Zone, security was indeed ensured.
But atop the Wasteland, dangers and crises lurked everywhere, and bad luck or a slight misstep could result in death.
Otherwise, why do you think it’s called the Wasteland and not the “Safe Suburbs”?
Seeing the frustration, disappointnt, discouragent, and self-reproach clearly conveyed in Gu Yue Ming’s ssage, Gu Shi Qian smiled wryly.
Considering this well-known family beauty was venturing out for the first ti, he casually yet considerately replied:
“Every Sword Master of the Gu family must understand that passing the Sword Tomb’s trial doesn’t an you rest easy and beco superior.
All this is just the beginning, nothing awe-inspiring!”
“Know this, inheriting our ancestor’s will and gaining great power cos at a cost.
They chose a path facing death, aning their lives are destined to be devoid of safety and comfort and eternally spent in trials of blood and fire.”
“The deceased indeed evoke sighs of regret, but any Sword Master who dies shows they were too weak.
Such deaths are not worthy of sympathy!”
“Only those who survive through grave challenges and erge alive from repeated trials can uphold the pride passed down by our ancestors.”
“This is the only path for us Gu family people, the path of the Sword Master!”
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On the other end, Gu Yue Ming was sowhat flustered.
What are you talking about, Family Head?
So in the Family Head’s eyes, the deceased of the Gu family have no value?
Isn’t this a bit too cold-blooded?
“But Family Head, many people died.
Only Gu Pan and I survived.
Won’t the family punish ?” she timidly yet firmly sent the ssage.
Don’t be fooled by her lack of experience; she was not foolish and wanted clear answers first.
Seeing her ssage, Gu Shi Qian coldly replied: “There is no need for further discussion.
I am already aware of the situation.
Survival of the fittest is the law of nature, the principle of the Tao!
You are rely a Sword Servant; just perform your duties as a Sword Servant, and you need not bla yourself excessively.”
This response, cold, rciless, and dismissive, even carried a hint of professional bigotry.
However, after reading it, Gu Yue Ming felt a huge weight lift from her shoulders.
It seed the Family Head wasn’t planning on causing her trouble!
Unlike so other families that sought a scapegoat whenever anything went awry, she suspected Tang Rou would not have an easy ti upon her return.
It’s good to be part of the Gu family after all!
So be it if it’s cold-blooded.
Gu Yue Ming contentedly closed the chat box.
anwhile, Gu Shi Qian also closed the augnted network interface and continued silently watching the ancestral rites at the scene.
His entire deanor appeared one part approachable, the remaining nine parts utterly rciless.
It seed, for soone of his standing, the sacrifice of the younger generation simply wasn’t worth much attention.
After all, if they die, so be it, right?
As so pass away, others are born anew.
Just like right now, another young descendant of the Gu family, having t the qualifications, decided to challenge the Sword Tomb.
Looking at his potential, based on past experience, he likely would succeed.
“What’s the big deal if one or two die?
Can they ever all die?
One dies, and many more are born; it’s endless, they simply can’t all die!”
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