I am just a mortal, why do you all worship me as a saint?

Chapter 199: The Imperial Grand Competition I Once Dreamed Of

Gu Heng nodded upon receiving this answer.

Hmm, it seems that this ghost is doing things smoothly, but he doesn't need to do anything, he just goes to scare people.

It's just strange that since the lamp has already been returned, why doesn't Young Master Xiao come in and sit down for a while?

Gu Heng thought about it again.

He was probably frightened by the sword in the lamp, so he hurriedly left the lamp there and fled in panic. He was probably quite frightened.

Perhaps Young Master Xiao will never come again.

A mortal sharing a room with a ghost doesn't seem like a normal person at all. But Gu Heng didn't care about that.

We still have a long way to go.

He picked up the lamp, went back to the front hall, and placed it back in the corner where it had been—the area around it was covered in dust, and there was a clean spot there that looked out of place; all that was missing was this lamp.

Then, I went back to the back room to get busy.

He needs to make breakfast for Qin Yiyao and Bai Feier; the clinic needs to feed two more mouths now, so he'll be very busy.

The only advantage is that, as a cultivator, Bai Feier's physical body naturally rejects dirt and filth, so she doesn't need to take a bath to stay clean, only occasionally taking one to enjoy the refreshing feeling.

Therefore, he doesn't usually need to wash clothes much.

Recently, Qin Yiyao has become a bit picky about food, while Bai Feier has become increasingly fond of eating.

"Aren't you two hungry yet?"

Gu Heng made a big pot of mutton and egg noodles this morning. The noodles had just come out of the oven, and before they turned into a clump, he quickly called them down to eat.

Soon, a reaction came from upstairs. Qin Yiyao skipped downstairs, with Bai Feier following behind.

Qin Yiyao used to love jumping down the stairs, but after being scolded by Gu Heng, she was reluctant but still obediently took the stairs instead.

"Eat it quickly, it won't look good or taste good if it gets cold."

Gu Heng served them two large bowls, each one full.

Another ordinary day began at Gu's Medical Clinic.

However, today was destined to be different, because Gu Heng could tell that Bai Feier seemed to be hesitating and had something to say.

"Miss Fei'er, please speak your mind."

Gu Heng took a sip of soup and looked at Bai Feier with a smile.

Bai Feier hesitated slightly, then said somewhat nervously, "Young Master Gu, I will have to leave the clinic temporarily for the next month or two."

"Oh? What's the matter?"

"The Imperial Competition is about to begin... Although Young Master Gu doesn't care about this small-town trial, I still have to go. Besides, there are some people I haven't even settled a score with yet."

After Bai Feier finished speaking, she secretly glanced at Gu Heng and saw that Gu Heng just smiled and nodded: "Then go ahead, be careful on the road."

He thought it was something serious, like the Bai family secretly putting pressure on him, but it wasn't like that.

It was just a grand imperial competition.

Gu Heng had learned about this before. Back then, he thought he had a system that allowed him to cultivate, and he dreamed of going to such a big stage where young stars could shine freely and show off his skills.

But reality is always crueler than imagined. The Imperial Grand Competition was held in the capital of the Sunflame Dynasty. Essentially, it was a competition where the younger generation of the dynasty, under the watchful eyes of many powerful figures, showcased their talents to the fullest. The winner would gain entry to the dynasty's Great Secret Realm to search for lost treasures and weapons…

Gu Heng wasn't too surprised that Bai Feier wanted to participate.

After all, she comes from a wealthy and powerful family, and she is the eldest daughter of the Bai family, whom they cherish so much. As a young and promising female cultivator, participating in the Imperial Grand Competition is definitely a must for her.

If I can perform well in front of so many strong people and leave a deep impression.

The path of cultivation from now on will be very easy.

"Anyway, you can come back to live in this clinic anytime you want. I hope you can win the championship in the competition."

Gu Heng also expressed his hopes and encouragement for Bai Feier.

Bai Feier nodded, a blush rising on her cheeks.

"Thank you, Young Master Gu." Her goal was clear: to participate in the Imperial Grand Competition. She had participated before to gain fame and admiration, not only for the Bai family's recognition but also for her own sake.

but now.

This imperial competition, on the contrary, became a stepping stone for her to gradually break free from the shackles of the Bai family.

If Bai Feier wants to control the family instead of being controlled by it, she will have to put in more effort and energy.

after all.

She is not Qin Yiyao.

I am a very lucky tenant to be able to stay here, while Qin Yiyao is Gu Heng's disciple. The resources she can obtain are definitely tens of millions of times better than mine.

Although Gu Heng has already helped her a lot, it's not impossible for her to get him to help her again.

But Bai Feier didn't want to ask. Some things are better fought for by oneself.

"You're welcome."

Gu Heng smiled.

The atmosphere in the morning was quite nice. After breakfast, Bai Feier went upstairs, while Qin Yiyao went to the backyard to practice her sword.

Gu Heng went to the backyard, sat down in a wicker chair, and quietly watched the little girl twirl her sword, cutting down the nearby fallen leaves. Her swordsmanship was more beautiful and imposing than before.

This girl is growing up so fast.

When they found her in the alley, Qin Yiyao was thin and small, looking about the size of a corn stalk.

Although she is still slim now, she has visibly gained a lot of weight, and at least she has some curves in the right places.

In another year, she will have grown up and changed a lot.

Gu Heng's only regret was that he couldn't let her pursue cultivation. Up to now, all Gu Heng could provide for her were what ordinary people could provide, whether it was physical training or weapons. Even when she was assassinated and on the verge of death, his medical skills, which he was quite proud of, couldn't save her immediately.

If I could cultivate myself, would my medical skills still be so terrible?

"This system is garbage. I can't even cultivate. What's the point of grinding for skill proficiency?"

He muttered to himself, feeling extremely irritated.

"Boom!"

A sharp pain shot through my head.

Gu Heng looked at the clump of mud that had hit his head and was now slowly rolling down to his feet.

"Grass!"

There must be a lot of grime on the roof that needs to be cleaned.