In Emei, start by obtaining golden attributes.

Chapter 70 Back to the Mountain
Upon learning that she could return to her sect ahead of schedule, Zhou Zhiruo's young face immediately lit up with an undisguised smile of joy. After responding, she gracefully slipped out of the room like a butterfly to pack her belongings.

A smile also appeared on Gu Shaoan's face.

While wandering far from home, one may see mountains and rivers, but many things will inevitably be inconvenient.

Confined to the inn for the past few days, due to limited space, he could only focus on honing his internal skills, and he had no way to practice the palm techniques and swordsmanship that required maneuvering and spatial manipulation.

In addition to possessing the Nine Yang Skills of both the Emei and Wudang schools, and having accumulated twenty years of rich internal energy, Gu Shaoan truly needed a quiet and peaceful place to immerse himself in its study and refine his skills.

The news that he could return to Mount Emei as soon as possible was the best news he could have.

After the group finished getting ready, at the door, even though he had given Yang Yan several instructions, Yang Tie still couldn't help but give her a few more instructions before reluctantly sending her onto the carriage.

"From now on, Yan'er will be entrusted to the nun."

When speaking, Yang Tie clasped his hands in a fist and bowed, his tone sincere.

"Don't worry, Chief Escort Yang," Abbess Juechen replied solemnly.

However, at that moment, Yang Yan, who had just boarded the carriage, suddenly turned back, handed a money bag to Yang Tie, and then whispered something in Yang Tie's ear.

Yang Tie looked astonished: "How can this be?"

Yang Yan rolled her eyes at Yang Tie, then turned around and climbed onto the carriage in a few steps, leaving Yang Tie with a helpless expression.

Abbess Juechen could see clearly that the money pouch belonged to Gu Shaoan.

With a quick thought, Abbess Juechen immediately understood.

"I had forgotten about that."

She then clasped her hands in a fist salute to Yang Tie, and then, with a wave of her hand, led a group of Emei disciples on their way.

Inside the carriage, Yang Yan only pulled her head back in after she could no longer see Yang Tie pausing at the inn's entrance.

He looked at Gu Shaoan and said, "Thank you for your help earlier, Senior Brother Gu. I will pay you back later."

Gu Shaoan said calmly, "A little money is useless to me, so Junior Sister doesn't need to worry about it."

After a pause, noticing Yang Yan's low spirits, Gu Shaoan changed the subject, saying, "Although Junior Sister is temporarily separated from Uncle Yang, this trip is to learn martial arts. When you have gained some strength in a few years, you will be able to go down the mountain to visit Uncle Yang."

"Moreover, Uncle Yang himself is a bodyguard. He travels all year round and inevitably encounters some troubles and makes more enemies."

"If my junior sister becomes stronger, she will be able to protect Uncle Yang in the future."

Although Yang Yan was young, she had been following Yang Tie on his escort missions since she was a child, which made her quite precocious.

I know that Gu Shaoan's words, though meant to comfort me, were also the truth.

This incident involving human slave traders also made Yang Yan realize the importance of strength.

This is why Yang Yan quickly agreed when Yang Tie wanted her to join Emei and become an apprentice.

Hearing Gu Shaoan's gentle voice at this moment, I felt a warmth flowing through my heart.

The boy was naturally cheerful, and Yang Yan had spent many years with Yang Tie, so she rarely interacted with her peers.

Not to mention Gu Shaoan and Zhou Zhiruo, who are both in the carriage at this moment, and their appearances are just as outstanding as Yang Yan's.

Before long, the three of them became familiar with each other.

Especially Gu Shaoan's side.

After a casual chat, his friendly attitude, proper etiquette, and unhurried tone revealed a composure beyond his years.

This made Yang Yan feel closer to Gu Shaoan, as if she found some of the feelings she had when she was with Yang Tie in Gu Shaoan.

With people she felt close to, Yang Yan felt a greater sense of anticipation for her future life on Mount Emei.

Half a month later, looking into the distance, one could see the winding Shu Road, with its verdant mountains and the ancient temple with its flying eaves nestled among the lush greenery.

A gentle breeze carried the unique, crisp fragrance of mountain vegetation, along with the faint echoes of bells and chimes from the mountain gate, soothing the soul and dispelling worldly cares. Looking up at the majestic Mount Emei before him once more, Gu Shaoan, stepping down from the carriage, couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

"Finally home."

After signaling to Abbess Juejue, Abbess Juechen, Yang Yan, and others, Gu Shaoan and Zhou Zhiruo headed towards the back of Mount Da'e.

Watching the two walk away, Yang Yan couldn't help but turn around and ask, "Master, don't Senior Brother Gu and Senior Sister Zhiruo usually cultivate with us?"

Abbess Juechen responded, "The back of Mount Da'e is where the sect leader lives. Shao'an and the others are taught by the sect leader."

“I usually stay on Mount Er’e, so you will naturally come with me to live on Mount Er’e.”

Seeing Yang Yan's reluctance, Abbess Juechen assumed it was just a young boy reluctant to part with his companions. She patted Yang Yan's head and said, "Mount Da'e and Mount Er'e are not far apart. Once you have cultivated your inner strength and mastered the basics of lightness skill, the round trip will only take the time it takes to burn an incense stick."

"When the time comes, you can naturally come to Mount Da'e to find Zhiruo and Shaoan to cultivate together."

Near Zhu Zhechi, near the ink is black.

Master Juechen and others have all witnessed Gu Shaoan's talent and temperament during the few months he has been a disciple.

Its excellence is beyond doubt.

Most importantly, Gu Shaoan was exceptionally diligent in his cultivation.

Therefore, in Abbess Juechen's view, if Yang Yan could spend more time with Gu Shaoan, she would be influenced by him and become more diligent in her cultivation.

Yang Yan's eyes lit up.

"Senior Brother Gu has only been with Emei for a little over three months and he already has such strength and lightness skills. Does that mean that if he just trains hard for three months, he can often use his lightness skills to travel to Mount Emei to find Senior Brother Gu and Senior Sister Zhiruo?"

"Uh"

Hearing Yang Yan's words, Abbess Juechen opened her mouth.

But the words that were about to come out of his mouth changed after a pause: "Then Master will wait to test your cultivation results in three months."

Yang Yan nodded seriously, radiating confidence.

Da'eshan.

When Gu Shaoan and Zhou Zhiruo returned, Zhao Jingxuan and Bei Jinyi, who were cultivating in the back mountain, noticed them immediately and took the initiative to greet them.

After being separated for a long time, the group chatted for a while.

Upon learning of Ding Minjun's situation, both Zhao Jingxuan and Bei Jinyi sighed softly. After comforting Gu Shaoan and Zhou Zhiruo, they did not continue to discuss Ding Minjun's matter.

Their enthusiasm was inevitably dampened, and after exchanging a few more words, they each returned to their rooms.

After that, things returned to normal.

Gu Shaoan devoted himself to cultivation every day.

With the "enlightenment" attribute and proficiency panel, the cultivation progress remains gratifying.

Five days later.

Inside the bamboo house.

Gu Shaoan, who was sitting cross-legged on the bed, trembled slightly.

The next instant, a system notification appeared in Gu Shaoan's mind.

[Congratulations player, you have successfully reached the Perfect Realm of the First Level of Wudang Nine Yang Skill. Achievement Points +500.]

As the notification appeared, and the hidden meridians in Gu Shaoan's body were suddenly opened, the original internal energy in Gu Shaoan's body spontaneously flowed out from Gu Shaoan's dantian and began to circulate according to the route of the first level of Wudang Nine Yang Skill.

(End of this chapter)