Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me-Chapter 567 - 527 Carefree Taoist Priest_1

At dusk, in the back garden of the Gu Family Manor, tables were set up in the open space, with lanterns hanging around, brightening the entire garden.

The members of the Gu family took their seats one by one, and dishes for the evening banquet were served in succession, filling the garden with their fragrance.

Once everyone had arrived, Gu Changye led Lu Chuan to stand in the center, facing all the members of the Gu family.

"You should all understand in your hearts why I have arranged this banquet," he said.

"Reclaiming the family estate is a good thing, but more importantly, we need to celebrate the enormous help that Lu Chuan has given us!"

Gu Changye took a deep breath and continued, "If Lu Chuan hadn’t come to our Gu family, I’m afraid it wouldn’t be long before our family was completely stricken from the records of Carefree City!"

"I stand here today to say that Lu Chuan is a benefactor of the Gu family. Does anyone object?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the audience shook their heads and shouted loudly, "Agreed!"

"Therefore, today’s banquet is a celebration in honor of Lu Chuan, celebrating how he brought the Gu family back to life!"

Applause thundered throughout the venue as everyone clapped enthusiastically for Lu Chuan.

After this celebratory ceremony was concluded, Lu Chuan returned to his seat, sitting beside Gu Xiaosang and Gu Xiaorou.

"The banquet isn’t bad, right? Although it can’t compare to those grand banquets in the secular world, the advantage is that all the ingredients are top-notch," said Gu Xiaorou.

Lu Chuan nodded slightly and glanced at the plethora of meat and fish on the table, all of which smelled fragrantly enticing.

The taste of the birds and beasts from the Kunlun Domain was far superior to the poultry raised in the secular world.

Halfway through the meal, Lu Chuan turned his attention to the table where the four elders were seated.

He stood up and walked towards them.

The Great Elder, who had just poured himself a couple of drinks, had a slightly flushed face and was chatting excitedly with the person next to him.

"Today is truly delightful. Those bastards from the Siao Family, they scattered and fled before I even arrived, and didn’t even dare to fight me. What a bunch of cowards."

"Being oppressed by those three great families for so long, I’ve finally vented the pent-up anger inside me!"

The Great Elder let out a hearty sigh, feeling refreshed and clear-headed.

Just then, Lu Chuan approached and stood by his side.

Seeing this, the Great Elder quickly asked with a chuckle, "Oh, Lu Chuan, what brings you here? Do you need something?"

He asked with a warm smile on his face.

"Quick, make room," said the Great Elder to someone beside him, who promptly vacated the seat.

After Lu Chuan sat down, he said earnestly, "I want to ask if you know someone called the Carefree Taoist Priest."

"The Carefree Taoist Priest? I know of him. Are you very interested in him?" asked the Great Elder curiously, looking at Lu Chuan, having thought that Lu Chuan came over to ask about matters concerning the Gu family.

"I’d like to have the opportunity to visit him, but I don’t know where to find him."

The Great Elder stroked his beard, looked up slightly, and fell into reminiscence.

"When I was young, I saw the Carefree Taoist Priest in Carefree City. He was already in his thirties at that time, with countless abilities to his name, and everyone in the city respected him highly."

"After he rid the city of evil creatures, he left Carefree City and chose to settle in the Qinglan Mountain Range."

"As for the exact location, I’m not sure."

Lu Chuan sighed, shrugged his shoulders helplessly, feeling resigned that with no one knowing, it seemed there was no chance of meeting him.

"However, I know of a perilous path, and if you can make it through, you may encounter the Carefree Taoist Priest, uh I mean, there’s a chance you could."

"Really? Which path? I could go and give it a try."

The Great Elder smiled helplessly, "You’d better forget about it. No one has made it through that road; those who tried all died along the way."

"After about thirty or forty people died, no one in Carefree City even entertained the thought anymore."

"Have you tried it?" Lu Chuan asked.

"I...I have the sense to know that I wouldn’t make it without trying." The Great Elder smiled bitterly, feeling helpless.

"Then let me give it a try. Maybe I can make it through."

The Great Elder immediately became serious, "Young man, that’s not a good idea. I know the young are fearless, but that’s precisely why you get into trouble so easily."

"What if something happens to you on the way? Wouldn’t you make Gu Xiaorou a widow?"

Others quickly began to persuade him.

"Lu Chuan, you are a hero of the Gu family; we can’t stand by and watch you take such a risk."

"If you die in those mountains, it would be such a waste. You’re young, talented, and have unlimited potential; you shouldn’t risk it."

"No one who dared to take that road has ever come back alive. You should give up; it’s impossible."

The Great Elder sighed, "Lu Chuan, I’ll ask you one last time, do you really have to go?"

After thinking it over, Lu Chuan replied, "It’s not that I absolutely have to go, but I need to find the Carefree Taoist Priest to ask him something important."

"If you’re set on going, I won’t stop you. I’ll go back to my study later and get the map for you. If you follow the map, you’ll find that road."

Upon hearing this, Lu Chuan hurriedly expressed his gratitude: "Thank you for your help, Great Elder."

"You are a hero of the Gu family; there’s no need to thank me. Be extra cautious going up the mountain, I believe you can return alive."

"Don’t worry, everyone. I will find the Carefree Taoist Priest and then return here safely."

After exchanging a few more pleasantries with the Great Elder, Lu Chuan returned to his seat, next to Gu Xiaorou.

"How did it go? Did you find a way?"

Lu Chuan nodded slightly, "Yes, the Great Elder will give me a map. As long as I follow it, I should be able to find the Carefree Taoist Priest."

Gu Xiaosang immediately shook her head, "You better not go. That road is very dangerous; there have been a few hundred people who tried, and all died halfway."

Lu Chuan immediately retorted, "A few hundred? Weren’t there only fifty or sixty? Are you making up the difference with a few hundred more?"

"Either way, the death rate is one hundred percent. Does it matter whether it’s dozens, hundreds, or even thousands?"

Gu Xiaosang argued forcefully.

Gu Xiaorou showed worry, "That path is indeed extremely dangerous. If you do go, you need to be extremely careful."

"Don’t worry, I will come back safe and sound."

At the Great Elder’s table, the others began discussing among themselves.

"This Lu Chuan really has some nerve; it seems like he fears nothing."

"He is no ordinary person, that’s for sure."

"But if he continues to be fearless like this, I feel like something bad will happen to him sooner or later."

"Let’s see if he can make it through that path. If he can, it’ll prove he truly is no ordinary person, but the odds are so slim."

At that moment, the Great Elder stood up and headed towards his study.

Despite his skepticism, he did as Lu Chuan asked.