Battle Through the Heavens: I Am the Righteous Path

Xiao Yan, who had left the Tianhe Alliance, was now standing at the gate of the ancient world, waiting quietly.

Although Xiao Yan can enter freely with his current strength, he also believes that Gu Yuan will not pursue it. But after all, he is still a foreigner and cannot lose his manners.

Not long after, the gate to the ancient world slowly opened, and a man slowly walked out, followed by several Black Annihilation Army soldiers.

Seeing the man in the lead, Xiao Yan smiled lightly and raised his hand to greet him.

"Lord Guilie, long time no see."

"Ah~ Long time no see. It's been a few years since we last met. Your strength has improved so quickly."

Gu Lie smiled and walked forward to pat Xiao Yan on the shoulder. Although he had only been with Xiao Yan for a short period of time, Gu Lie was undoubtedly quite optimistic about this young man.

"I heard that your life or death was unknown in the demon fire, and I sighed that the heavens are jealous of talented people. I didn't expect that you are so lucky."

"Thank you, Lord Gulie, for your concern."

Xiao Yan said this with a smile, and Gu Lie's heart was already slightly shaken.

The last time Xiao Yan came to the Ancient Clan, he was only in the late three-star Douluo stage. It has been a few years since I last saw him, but he has almost caught up with me.

Tsk tsk tsk. In just a few years, he jumped from a three-star Douluo to an eight-star Douluo. Coupled with the increasingly prosperous Tianhe League, to be honest, even if Gu Yuan betrothed Xun'er to Xiao Yan now, Gu Yuan would have no objection at all.

No matter in terms of strength or power, Xiao Yan is definitely worthy of Xun'er, not to mention he is so young and has a very calm temperament. He is the kind of person that Gu Lie cannot find any fault with even if he finds fault with him.

"Come with me. The clan leader is very excited to know that you are still alive. He and the elders are already waiting for you in the clan leader's mansion."

Gu Lie smiled and turned around to lead the way for Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan followed Gu Lie into the ancient world, and then walked slowly towards the direction of the clan leader's mansion.

On the way, Gu Lie casually dispersed the Black Annihilation Army that was following him, and asked Xiao Yan while leading the way.

"Since you're out, Qinghan is out too, right?"

Gu Lie glanced sideways, worry revealed in his eyes. Xiao Yan nodded and answered softly.

"Please rest assured, Lord Gulie. Qinghan is safe now."

"That's good." Gu Lie breathed a sigh of relief and said in a deep voice: "The fact that Qinghan and his companions were listed as traitors was full of mysteries. Until now, I have never believed that Qinghan would harm the ancient clan. If Qinghan died in the incident of the demon fire, I am afraid I will never be able to forgive myself in this life."

As he said this, Gu Lie narrowed his eyes slightly.

"I have been secretly investigating Qinghan's past over the past few years. Although I haven't found out anything specific, I can be sure that there is a traitor in the ancient clan. The charges against Qinghan and others were all led by that traitor."

Xiao Yan frowned and asked in a deep voice while looking at Gu Lie's back.

"Master Gulie, why are you telling me this?"

"Oh, maybe there's no one to talk to." Gu Lie couldn't help but smile bitterly, and said leisurely: "These past few years have really made me feel anxious. The identity of the traitor has not been caught yet, and Qinghan and the others have not been cleared of their innocence. I can't discuss this matter with the elders yet, because they are also suspects. I can only pour out my grievances to you in front of you."

Gu Lie said this and turned to look at Xiao Yan.

"Anyway, I'm relieved that you and Qinghan are safe and sound." Gu Lie said, and paused, with a questioning look in his eyes, "What important matter is there for you to visit the Gu Clan this time?"

As soon as he finished asking this question, Gui Lie added another sentence.

"If it's something that's not suitable for me to know, then don't tell me."

"There's nothing inappropriate about it. Speaking of this matter, as the Black Annihilation King, you also have the right to know." Xiao Yan looked serious and said softly: "Qinghan and I are already married."

Ok? ? ?
Gu Lie's steps suddenly stopped, he turned sideways in astonishment, and stared at Xiao Yan in a daze.

"You and Qinghan. When?"

“In this Demon Fire Space, Qinghan sacrificed her life to save me. If so, Xiao Yan should take the responsibility.” Xiao Yan said this in a serious tone. “Even if there was no such accident, I still remember Qinghan’s love for me over the years. I must respond to her, and this is my answer.”

"Okay, I get it now."

Gu Lie nodded in understanding. As the commander-in-chief promoted by Gu Lie, Gu Qinghan held a very important position in Gu Lie's heart. However, he had no objection to the fact that Gu Qinghan and Xiao Yan were together, and he didn't even have any resistance.

The reason is that Xiao Yan is indeed worthy.

He is strong and has a good character. Now he has achieved unprecedented success for the Tianhe Alliance with his own abilities. As mentioned before, it is difficult to find fault with Xiao Yan even if you want to.

And most importantly, Gu Qinghan himself has a secret crush on Xiao Yan, so what else is there to be dissatisfied about?

"So, what is the purpose of your visit?"

"It is to formally propose marriage to Elder Gulin."

Xiao Yan answered word by word, and Gu Lie nodded after hearing it.

Logically speaking, Xiao Yan should indeed come to propose marriage. There is no doubt that Xiao Yan's personality would allow him to do so.

but.
Gu Lie's head suddenly started to hurt, and a figure appeared in his mind.

Gu Yuan’s only daughter, the eldest daughter of the Gu clan, Gu Xun’er.

When Xiao Yan's life and death were unknown in the Demon Fire Space, Xun'er almost went crazy. Gulin and Gu Nanhai tried their best to persuade and stop her and finally brought Xun'er back to the clan safely. She has rarely been seen in the past few years. The maid said that although Xun'er's strength has improved by leaps and bounds, her face is visibly haggard, which is enough to show how much of a blow Xiao Yan's incident has dealt to her.

And now, Xiao Yan has returned safely, which should be a good thing for Xun'er, but the purpose of his visit to the Gu clan is to propose marriage to Gu Qinghan.

Moreover, Gu Lie fully believed that Xiao Yan had not realized Xun'er's feelings for him until now, and still treated Xun'er as his sister. If Xiao Yan knew, with his character, he would never do such a thing as running directly to someone else's family and proposing marriage for another woman.

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Gu Lie's mind was full of ellipsis, and he couldn't help but raise his hands to cover his eyes, and deep doubts arose in his heart.

Miss, what did you do in the Xiao family when you were a child? With your conditions and temperament, how could you be so pure in Xiao Yan's heart?

Well, this kind of family affairs is not something I should get involved in. Let the clan leader deal with it himself.

Thinking of this, Gu Lie had already brought Xiao Yan to the clan leader's residence and was looking at Xiao Yan sideways.

"Xiao Yan, please go in by yourself. I will take my leave now."

"Well, Master Guile, we'll talk again when we have a chance."

After saying that, Xiao Yan walked straight into the clan leader's residence. Gu Lie looked at Xiao Yan's gradually disappearing back and sighed heavily.

"By the way, I need to tell Senior about Qinghan and Xiao Yan's matter."

Gu Lie remembered something and instantly disappeared from the gate of the clan leader's mansion.

When he appeared again, he had come to a villa. The old lady who valued Xiao Yan and Gu Qinghan very much was lying on a recliner, swaying slowly.

Sensing Gu Lie's arrival, the old woman raised her old eyebrows slightly and glanced at him, then closed her eyes again and asked slowly.

"what's up?"

Hearing the old woman's question, Gu Lie didn't say much nonsense. He bent down and answered very respectfully.

"Senior, Xiao Yan came to the Ancient Clan just now, and Qinghan is safe and sound." "Hmm?"

The rocking recliner stopped suddenly, and the old woman sat up instantly, staring at Gu Lie for confirmation.

"Are you telling the truth?"

"It's absolutely true. I just sent Xiao Yan to the clan leader's mansion."

"Good! As long as you are safe!"

The old woman's eyes were moist and she nodded excitedly.

What does an old woman like her care about most? Isn't it the safety of these younger generations?
When the old woman first learned that Gu Qinghan's life or death was unknown, she didn't show anything on her face, but she was almost dead in her heart.

Fortunately, thanks to God, both children returned safely.

Then the old woman frowned and asked again.

"You just said that you sent Xiao Yan to the clan leader's residence? He came alone?"

"Yes, Qinghan's current status is not suitable for coming back after all."

Gu Lie said this with some embarrassment. The old woman had no objection to this. She also knew that there was a traitor in the Gu clan. As long as the traitor was not found out, the blame could only be temporarily put on Gu Qinghan and the others. Otherwise, the Gu clan members would inevitably think that they were deliberately covering up for them. Therefore, Gu Qinghan and the others could only be wronged temporarily. Fortunately, with Xiao Yan's care, they didn't have to worry too much about them.

"Then why did Xiao Yan come to the Ancient Clan this time? To form an alliance?"

Hearing the old woman's question, Gu Lie's mouth twitched, but when he thought that this was what the old woman wanted to see, he did not intend to hide it and opened his mouth to answer.

“Well, actually.”

"Hmm? Brother Xiao Yan?!"

Before Gu Lie could finish his words, a surprised voice suddenly rang out, followed by a beautiful figure instantly appearing in the yard.

She has a stunning appearance and a cool and indifferent temperament, just like a blue lotus in the secular world, which makes people unforgettable at first sight. She is the proud daughter of the Gu clan, Gu Yuan’s biological daughter, Gu Xun’er.

At this moment, the goddess of the younger generation of the ancient clan was so excited that she grabbed Gu Lie's shoulders and asked him anxiously with an expression of madness.

"You just said Brother Xiao Yan is here! I didn't hear it wrong! You definitely said that!"

Xun'er's eyes were red, and she kept questioning in order to get Gu Lie's affirmation. Gu Lie's expression was extremely miserable.

To be honest, he really didn't want Xun'er to know that Xiao Yan came to the Ancient Clan. It would be fine even if he told her later that Xiao Yan was safe, but now it was really
Just by looking at Xun'er's red eyes, Gu Lie dared to conclude that if he dared to hide it now, his eldest lady who had already broken through to the late stage of Seven-Star Fighting Saint would really kill him, absolutely.

Go ahead and tell me! It has nothing to do with me anyway!
Gu Lie thought so, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly, and he nodded slightly in Xun'er's hopeful eyes.

"Yes, Xiao Yan is here indeed, and he is now in the clan leader's residence."

hum!
Before Gu Lie finished his words, Xun'er in front of him disappeared instantly. Then Gu Lie clearly felt Xun'er's breath rushing towards the clan leader's mansion at a rapid speed. Gu Lie's expression became more and more conflicted, and he turned to look at the old woman.

"Senior, why is the young lady here with you?"

"That child has been very sad recently. As an old woman, I really couldn't bear it, so I told her to come to my place if she felt bad. It's better than staying with her cowardly father. I can also comfort the child." The old woman was still the same as before, unscrupulously belittling Gu Yuan, and then frowned, "What? Do you have any objections?"

".No."

Gu Lie's expression was distorted. He held it in for a long time before uttering these words. He was already shouting wildly in his heart.

If he had known Xun'er was here, he would definitely not come here immediately. He would at least wait until Xiao Yan left.

But now, there's no point in saying anything.

The old woman looked at Gu Lie strangely, not knowing what was going on with him. However, the news that Xiao Yan and Gu Qinghan were alive made her feel very good, so she did not ask any further questions and just asked.

"You didn't finish your words just now. What is the matter with Xiao Yan coming to the Ancient Clan?"

The corners of Gu Lie's mouth trembled again and again, and then he answered faintly.

"He came to ask Elder Gulin for marriage."

"Oh, you want to propose marriage to Gulin??" The old woman's eyes suddenly froze, and she looked at Gu Lie in astonishment, "Isn't it Gu Yuan's grandson?"

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Hearing the old woman's words, Gu Lie's mouth twitched again.

Do you have to use dirty words when addressing the clan leader now? How can I respond to your words? Isn't that right?

Gui Lie adjusted his expression, breathed a sigh of relief, and then began to explain.

"I heard from Xiao Yan that Qinghan has become his wife now, and this time I came to the Ancient Clan specifically to propose marriage for Qinghan."

After hearing this, the old woman's brows twisted into a knot, and her eyes were full of embarrassment.

Xiao Yan and Gu Qinghan became husband and wife, so she was naturally very happy, but could Xun'er accept it?

In the past year, the old woman has heard Xun'er talk about many details of her time with Xiao Yan in the Xiao family. She even remembers the small gifts Xiao Yan bought for her. Just by listening to Xun'er's narration, the old woman can clearly feel how deep Xun'er's feelings for Xiao Yan are.

It is no exaggeration to say that it definitely surpasses Gu Qinghan.

But what is also hard to say is that in terms of one-sided love, Xun'er does surpass Gu Qinghan, but in terms of double-sided love, Xun'er is really no match at all.

To put it bluntly, Xun'er was just self-righteously in love with Xiao Yan, and Xiao Yan had no romantic feelings for her at all.

Now, Xun'er was very excited and happy to know that Xiao Yan was still alive, but if she knew that Xiao Yan came to the Gu Clan to propose marriage to Gu Qinghan, what would the result be?
The more the old woman thought about it, the more uneasy she felt. Finally, she glared at Gu Lie and started cursing.

"You idiot! Why didn't you check the surroundings before you came here? Why are you saying anything out loud?"

"No. I hardly saw the young lady this year. How could I have thought that she was here with you?"

Gu Lie also looked aggrieved. Yes, if he had checked just now, he would definitely have noticed Xun'er was here.

But the question is, what kind of illness must he have that would allow him to sense things around the Old Lady's Villa?
Seeing Gu Lie's aggrieved expression, the old woman calmed down, sighed and waved her hand gently.

"Never mind, it's really not your fault."

After hearing the old woman's words, the grievance on Gu Lie's face disappeared, and then worry emerged.

"Then, Senior, this matter."

"I'm sleepy, old lady. If you're all right, please leave."

After the old woman finished speaking, she lay back in the chair and closed her eyes and fell asleep. Seeing this, Gu Lie's eyebrows trembled wildly and he began to roar in his heart.

So you are also giving up, right? ? ?
Gu Lie was speechless, then turned around and left the villa, still muttering to himself.

"I don't know. I don't know anything. Don't come to me if something happens." (End of this chapter)