My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty
Chapter 837 - 837: A Brief Departure

Gu Simu's voice rang out, and Gu Lan immediately turned his head.

"Mumu!"

Gu Lan moved swiftly, appearing before Gu Simu in an instant.

Gu Simu was still wounded, her breath shallow and weak. She tried to raise her hand, but instinctively took a step back.

Gu Lan's previous appearance had been terrifying, and now she was extra cautious.

Gu Lan's hand froze for a moment before he withdrew it.

"This time it's my fault!"

A Blood Demon Kung Fu attack had almost driven him into an irreversible abyss.

Moreover, he had struck Gu Simu twice, causing her harm.

Gu Lan summoned the Linglong Pagoda and placed it directly in Gu Simu's hands.

"This item can help you!"

At the same time, a golden light flashed in Gu Lan's hand, soaring into the sky!

He had made up his mind—he had to leave this place. He couldn't stay here until the Blood Demon was completely dealt with.

"Father, why not go check on Uncle Zhongren?"

Gu Simu spoke weakly by his side, and Gu Lan looked at her in surprise.

"He..."

Gu Lan didn't finish his sentence, but a sense of unease suddenly rose in his heart. He remembered that Zhongren had been seriously injured before. Could there still be some change?

Under Gu Simu's guidance, they quickly entered a palace.

Zhongren was lying weakly on the bed, his aura almost completely depleted.

Seeing this, Gu Lan was stunned.

Stepping forward, he hastily channeled his energy.

With the steady infusion of his true qi, Zhongren's breath finally stabilized.

Gu Lan hadn't expected Zhongren to be this severely injured. His expression grew grave, his eyes dimming with worry.

After a long while, Gu Lan withdrew his energy.

"How did he get injured this badly?"

Gu Lan asked in shock, and Gu Simu narrated the events leading to Zhongren's condition.

As she spoke, Gu Lan's face grew increasingly grim.

He hadn't realized that all of this had happened because of him.

"He's no longer in danger; he just needs time to recover."

At that moment, Mu Yuyan and the others appeared from a distance.

Before Gu Lan could speak, Mu Yuyan stepped forward.

"Are you injured?"

Her eyes were full of concern, but Gu Lan gave a faint smile and shook his head.

"I need to leave for a while."

These words made Mu Yuyan and the others look confused.

They were puzzled, their eyes full of uncertainty.

But Gu Lan didn't give them the chance to speak and turned his gaze toward Ding True Man.

"After I leave, you will be in charge of everything related to Lanyan Royal School and the palace."

"Keep an eye on those Immortal Realm folks, and ensure their safety!"

"Don't worry, Master. I won't let you down!"

Ding True Man responded respectfully, his face serious.

He had an inkling that Gu Lan's departure had something to do with the cultivation methods he practiced.

"It may also require the Blood Clan Master's assistance!"

Although the sentence was unfinished, Xue Lengyan knew exactly what he meant.

"Master Gu, don't worry. As long as I'm here, no one will be able to approach."

"Everyone, please leave for now. I need to recover."

Gu Lan's true qi had been greatly depleted earlier. Before heading to the Ancient God Clan, he needed to restore his strength.

The others noticed Gu Lan's weakness and, with tact, retreated without further interference.

Only Mu Yuyan and Gu Simu's steps were slow, but they didn't linger. Gu Lan had already spoken; staying any longer would be pointless.

Once they were all gone, Gu Lan's face darkened, and he stepped into the air.

His cold gaze swept across the space, and he instantly spotted Mo Xuan.

"Stop hiding, come out!"

Gu Lan's voice was cold, his eyes flashing with a sharp light.

"Master Gu really is skilled!"

Mo Xuan's voice came from a distance, though he didn't approach but stopped about a hundred feet away from Gu Lan!

Upon seeing him, Gu Lan's face became even darker.

"If you've come to cause trouble, then make your move. I promise you'll die for sure."

Gu Lan wasn't in the mood to waste time on him.

Seeing Gu Lan summon the Hongmeng Sword, Mo Xuan hastily spoke.

"Master Gu, please don't be hasty. I didn't come here to cause trouble."

His face was somewhat pale, and his eyes carried a grave expression.

"Now that the Xuanyuan Clan is destroyed, I've come to discuss cooperation with you."

Gu Lan's expression grew cold at his words.

"I'm not interested."

Gu Lan had other matters to attend to and didn't want to waste time on these people. Particularly with the God Clan, it was better to avoid engaging in battle with them.

"Master Gu, are you sure? Don't forget, you're not the only one being watched by my Wizard Clan!"

Mo Xuan said with a faint smile, but Gu Lan wouldn't indulge him.

In a flash, Gu Lan appeared in front of him, grabbing his throat with one hand.

"I hate when people speak to me in a threatening tone!"

As he spoke, Gu Lan squeezed slightly, turning Mo Xuan's face red.

"Master Gu, the other clans have already made moves. You should think carefully before acting!"

Mo Xuan's voice became cold, and Gu Lan's face shifted slightly. But his grip didn't loosen.

After considering for a moment, Gu Lan finally released him.

"I'm a little interested in what you're saying. Tell me more."

Gu Lan was determined to leave, and he needed to ensure the safety of Mu Yuyan and the others.

With a cold tone, Mo Xuan spoke plainly.

"Let's work together to deal with the Lava Clan."

"Why?"

"They won't let you go. It's only a matter of time before they come for you."

Gu Lan's expression darkened further, and a cold glint appeared in his eyes.

"Okay!"

Gu Lan agreed readily, though he was slightly taken aback.

"But I have one condition. I need to leave for a while, and your Wizard Clan must ensure the safety of this place."

Gu Lan's voice was loaded with meaning, and he activated his true qi. The Hongmeng Sword glimmered with a cold light.

His intent was simple—if Mo Xuan didn't agree, he would kill him.

Mo Xuan, who was quite perceptive, immediately understood.

"I agree!"

Mo Xuan responded, and Gu Lan smiled meaningfully.

He raised a finger and left a soul mark inside Mo Xuan's body.

Gu Lan was extremely fast, and Mo Xuan had no chance to resist.

Suddenly, he felt a strange power within him and was momentarily stunned.

"What do you mean by this?"

Mo Xuan's voice turned cold, and his eyes flashed with killing intent.

"It's just a precaution. When I return safely, I will help you remove this power."

"Don't worry, as long as you don't have any ill intentions here, nothing will happen to you!"

Mo Xuan, who expected to be enraged, instead smiled faintly.

"Master Gu, you can rest assured!"