Chapter 221: Yu Xiaogang's Unnecessary Excitement
"Brother Xiaogang, don't worry. Let me give you a piece of mind."
Gu Han, observing Yu Xiaogang's expression and considering his words, formed a hypothesis.
Though he wasn't sure if it was accurate, he suspected Yu Xiaogang had discovered something, believing he had a way to surpass his own limits, and had therefore come to him.
"Brother Gu, please tell me. I'm all ears."
Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang's heart stirred with a sense of possibility.
He had already begun to imagine finding a solution, breaking through level 30, returning to the sect to boast, then advancing rapidly to become a Titled Douluo — a legendary figure.
Seeing Yu Xiaogang's expectant gaze, Gu Han's suspicions were confirmed. His expression grew solemn.
In return, Yu Xiaogang also became serious, his anticipation growing.
Under Yu Xiaogang's solemn and expectant gaze, Gu Han slowly spoke.
"Nothing is difficult for those who set their minds to it. As long as Brother Xiaogang doesn't give up, he'll definitely find a way to break through his limits."
Hearing this, Yu Xiaogang froze, his mind frantically screaming, "That's not what I want to hear! I want to hear your secret technique — how you, with only level 5 innate soul power, can cultivate faster than someone with full innate soul power!"
After a moment's hesitation, Yu Xiaogang gave up the pretense and directly stated his intentions.
"Brother Gu, I actually want to ask you something. I hope, for the sake of our friendship, you'll be able to answer."
"Brother Xiaogang, please go ahead," Gu Han nodded, not saying whether he would answer.
"Brother Gu, I accidentally found your information in a book in the library a few days ago. Brother Gu's martial soul is an ice-attributed sword, and your innate soul power is only level five.
"And according to my research, a soul master with level five innate power, even with abundant resources, can only reach the Soul Saint level in their lifetime — never Soul Douluo."
"However, Brother Gu is different. Not only have you broken that limit, but you've also reached Soul Douluo at such a young age."
"So…"
Yu Xiaogang's tone became extremely serious, his eyes filled with sincerity.
"So, I'd like to ask Brother Gu if you could be so kind as to teach me the secret."
"Brother Gu, rest assured. Once you tell me, I'll swear on my spirit that I won't reveal it to anyone else."
Gu Han's gaze was calm. As Yu Xiaogang explained his purpose, he secretly thought, "As expected."
He smiled and said, "Brother Xiaogang, to be honest, I was able to reach my current level thanks to Master's guidance, the High Priest's esteem, the Angel God's blessing, and the various resources allocated to me. That's how I achieved what I have today."
Naturally, he wouldn't tell Yu Xiaogang the truth, so he gave a seemingly plausible explanation.
"Do gods really exist in this world?"
Yu Xiaogang didn't believe it. Even though the Spirit Hall claimed to enshrine a deity, he always thought it was a ploy to attract talent and consolidate power.
But now, hearing Gu Han's words, doubt crept back in. Perhaps gods truly did exist. Otherwise, there was no way to explain Gu Han's current situation.
"Of course there is," Gu Han smiled. "Otherwise, what has my Spirit Hall been worshipping for the past ten thousand years?"
Even if the existence of the Angel God was revealed, it didn't matter. It was already something the Spirit Hall had made public long ago — common knowledge, though belief varied by individual.
Yu Xiaogang believed Gu Han. After all, he was the only spirit master besides his father who hadn't shown disdain for him.
Although their interactions were brief, Yu Xiaogang already considered Gu Han a close friend.
He also prided himself on being a good judge of character. In those brief encounters, he felt Gu Han was a gentleman who would never lie.
"I never thought there really were gods in this world," Yu Xiaogang muttered in disbelief. He looked up and asked, "Brother Gu, what kind of being is the Angel God?"
"The Angel God is certainly great. Ten thousand years ago, He single-handedly wiped out the darkness of that era and founded the Spirit Hall to suppress evil spirit masters, ensuring that the continent has remained at peace for ten thousand years. Who can match such achievements?"
"Then, Brother Gu, could you please introduce me to His Majesty the Grand Priest?"
Yu Xiaogang stood up excitedly, as if grasping hope, and looked at Gu Han eagerly.
Hearing this, Gu Han feigned a bitter smile. "Brother Xiaogang, this is a bit difficult for me, but since you mentioned it, I'll go all out and ask for you. Whether the Grand Priest is willing to see you is beyond my control."
"Great, thank you, Brother Gu!"
Yu Xiaogang was thrilled upon hearing this. He never considered that the Grand Priest might refuse him — or rather, he refused to think about it.
Now, Yu Xiaogang's mind was full of dreams — receiving the Angel God's blessing, advancing rapidly, and becoming a powerful warrior.
Yu Xiaogang left full of expectations, returning to the house he rented in Spirit City.
Gu Han stood on the steps outside the main hall of the Supervisory Department, watching Yu Xiaogang walk away.
"Junior brother, you're not really going to ask the Grand Priest for him, are you?"
Bibi Dong, dressed in a pink gown full of girlish charm, had been there before Yu Xiaogang's arrival. Gu Han had asked her to hide, and she had heard the entire conversation.
Though she didn't think her junior brother was the type to waste time like that, she still asked, just in case.
"Well, of course not. I was just lying to him. I'll tell him later that the High Priest isn't available."
Bibi Dong was speechless. "Then you should've just refused him directly. Besides, don't you always tell Lingyun and Xiao Shitou that people should be honest?"
Gu Han chuckled. "Sister, honesty is for yourself, not for others. No one can live their entire life without lying. As long as you don't lie to yourself, that's what matters."
"That's true…"
Bibi Dong thought about it and realized he had a point. It was the first time she'd heard the word "honesty" explained that way.
"But still, why bother lying to a Great Spirit Master? Seems like a waste of effort."
"Haha, okay, Senior Sister, I was just in the moment. Besides, he's Yu Yuanzhen's son. I'll just look at the Buddha's face instead of the monk's. He was so sincere — I couldn't refuse him, could I?"
"Come on, whatever. Let's go, go shopping with me."
"Let's go then."
Both Senior Sister and Junior Brother were indifferent to Yu Xiaogang's affairs. They dropped the topic and left Spirit Hall hand in hand, heading out to stroll the streets.
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