My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty
Chapter 758 - 758: The Reluctant Agreement

Though Gu Lan spoke with firm resolve, the speed at which Shanggu Yan fled was not slow in the least.

Upon seeing this, Gu Lan sighed helplessly. At this point, Shanggu Yan still hadn't realized the vast difference in their strength. Gu Lan didn't dwell on this for long, suppressing his aura as he returned to the Royal School.

The moment he stopped, Gu Simu quickly walked up to him. She carefully inspected him, ensuring that he wasn't injured before she finally relaxed.

"Father, why did you let them go again this time?" Gu Simu asked in confusion, her face filled with confusion. She couldn't understand why he had spared their lives again after already sparing one previously. Naturally, she was unable to swallow this bitterness.

Gu Lan, however, answered calmly, "These people don't deserve to die. Besides, they've already paid the price. There's no need to kill them off completely."

He said this with a tone that held no emotion, and didn't elaborate any further. Gu Lan had indeed intended to take care of those people, but now was not the right time. The Upper God Clan's influence in this Immortal Realm was far stronger than that of their Lanyan Royal School. If they provoked the old-timers within their ranks, it could cause serious problems.

Although Gu Lan was confident he could handle it, the disciples of Lanyan Royal School were not yet strong enough to face that kind of power. Being repeatedly targeted would be detrimental to them.

Gu Lan didn't elaborate further on this and instead took out the treasures he had just obtained.

Upon seeing them, Gu Simu paused for a moment. Before she could speak, Gu Lan smiled and said, "These treasures are quite useful. Distribute them to the disciples below. They'll greatly benefit from them."

Naturally, Gu Simu was the one who handled this. Gu Lan trusted her to take care of these things.

Gu Simu nodded, her expression neutral, and she collected the items. Gu Lan, having completed this task, didn't linger. He set off toward Mu Yuyan's palace.

Meanwhile, in the vast expanse of the void, Xue Lengyan sneered, her gaze locked on the direction in which Shanggu Yan had retreated.

"Unexpectedly, he spared that guy's life!" she murmured. She had originally thought that Gu Lan would show no mercy, but it turned out otherwise. However, Xue Lengyan had anticipated this result, for Gu Lan's strength was not weak.

When the Upper God Clan members came here, they were clearly seeking their own misfortune. How could they possibly be Gu Lan's match?

"Why not take this opportunity to finish him off?"

The person behind her spoke, his tone dark. However, before he could finish, Xue Lengyan shook her head, her face cold.

"It's not time to act yet!"

There was no direct conflict between the Upper God Clan and them, so they naturally would not waste time with them. If they killed Shanggu Yan now, it would definitely cause trouble.

Xue Lengyan firmly rejected the suggestion. Her companion didn't understand, but said no more. With a flick of her gaze, she quickly vanished from sight.

Gu Lan's power had undoubtedly already detected her presence. Continuing to linger here would only raise suspicion, and though there was no real conflict between her and Gu Lan, she didn't want him to focus on her.

Inside the empty palace, Gu Lan looked up with a cold smile.

"You do have some sense after all!"

He had noticed Xue Lengyan a long time ago but chose not to pay attention to her. He simply wanted to see how she would react. Since she had left, there was no need for him to keep watching.

He was about to look away when Mu Yuyan approached from a distance. Upon seeing her, Gu Lan immediately masked his previous cold demeanor. He was about to speak, but Mu Yuyan spoke first.

"If danger comes again, I'll go with you," she said, concern lacing her voice.

She trusted Gu Lan's strength, but her greater worry was for his safety. She had clearly seen the disturbance in the void earlier. The power of those hundred people was not weak, and she couldn't help but be worried that Gu Lan might be in danger.

Gu Lan heard her words and smiled faintly, "I can handle it. Trust me!"

Such a small issue, he thought, could easily be solved by him alone. He didn't need Mu Yuyan to go with him. Even if she wanted to accompany him, he had his reasons for not wanting her to take risks.

But before he could say more, Mu Yuyan's face turned serious, and she spoke again, "Don't worry, I will never slow you down!"

Gu Lan could only smile helplessly at her response, "You can come with me, but everything must be according to my plan."

Mu Yuyan had said it so directly that there was no room for argument. She wouldn't back down now.

"Earlier, you got many treasures, I..."

Mu Yuyan didn't finish, but the smile on her face made her meaning clear.

Gu Lan, hearing this, immediately took out the Linglong Pagoda. Although he had given most of the treasures to Gu Simu, he had set aside some for Mu Yuyan as well. These were the ones he had carefully selected, and they were far superior to what he had given to others.

With a smile, Mu Yuyan didn't hesitate. She stepped forward quickly to accept them.

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Meanwhile, Shanggu Yan had returned to his clan, his face dark and his eyes filled with killing intent. The powerful figures who had accompanied him were all kneeling behind him, not daring to utter a word. They were all filled with shame and humiliation.

Inside the grand palace, it was silent, except for the presence of these few people. Shanggu Yan turned around, casting a cold glance at them, his eyes devoid of any warmth.

"A bunch of useless fools! Over a hundred people worked together, and yet we couldn't deal with him! What use do I have for you?"

His voice was ice-cold, and none of the people dared to speak in protest. Even though Shanggu Yan had barely escaped, they didn't dare to mention it. After all, he was the young Lord of the Upper God Clan, and speaking out against him could easily cost them their lives.

Just as Shanggu Yan was fuming with anger, a figure suddenly appeared outside the palace.

This person was tall and burly, with a deep scar running across his cheek.

"What's with all this anger?"

"Uncle!"

Seeing this figure, Shanggu Yan immediately stepped forward. Though his rage hadn't subsided, he was still extremely respectful.

The person in question was Shang Shatian, a figure of great importance within the Upper God Clan. He held power over half of the clan's strongest members, and his elevated status was matched only by his strength.

Within the Upper God Clan, the strongest was the clan leader, and right below him stood Shang Shatian!

"As the young Lord of our clan, how could you fall to such a state?" Shang Shatian's voice was cold, and there was a trace of disappointment in his gaze.

Although Shanggu Yan held a high position within the clan, he dared not show any disrespect in front of this person. With a grim expression, he explained everything that had happened, detailing the events of the battle.

As he spoke, the anger in Shang Shatian's eyes flared.

"Unbelievable! How dare they act so audaciously? I'll go and demand justice for you!"

Shang Shatian was loyal to the Upper God Clan and would never tolerate their young Lord being bullied.

"That person's strength is not weak. I've already lost to him twice. I'm afraid..."

The scene ends on a cliffhanger, with Shanggu Yan preparing for the consequences of his failure and his vengeful uncle preparing to take action.

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