My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty
Chapter 843 - 843: Unexpected Discovery

Gu Lan's expression darkened slightly, and cold light flickered in his eyes. He truly couldn't be certain what danger awaited him next. If he encountered a stronger opponent, he would have difficulty protecting himself, let alone taking care of Shadow.

"Master Gu, don't worry. I have the ability to protect myself!" Shadow spoke, trying to reassure him. While he couldn't handle major problems, he still had the ability to defend himself.

Gu Lan didn't respond, deciding that since Shadow was willing to follow, he might as well let him. Without further delay, Gu Lan transformed into a blur of motion and darted off.

He had noticed that, during the previous battle, those two strange creatures had been observing their surroundings attentively. While he wasn't sure what it meant, he decided to investigate further.

Gu Lan's speed was incredibly fast, to the point that even Shadow struggled to keep up. After a short while, Gu Lan stopped in the void.

Looking below, Gu Lan was taken aback. Beneath him were over a hundred bamboo huts, and he could sense the presence of living people.

"Are there still living beings here? Could they be from the Upper God Clan?" Gu Lan muttered, his eyes narrowing as he surveyed the area. Shadow, too, looked grim, his face darkened by the memory of their earlier encounter with those creatures. He was determined not to be careless again.

Before Shadow could decide on the best course of action, Gu Lan suddenly spoke, his voice cold and decisive, "I'll deal with them. You stay here and wait."

Shadow was startled by the order, unsure of Gu Lan's intentions, but before he could ask, Gu Lan had already disappeared in a blur.

As soon as Gu Lan took a step forward, a sword beam appeared, aiming directly at his brow. Gu Lan immediately halted, realizing that it was a warning. This was for Shadow's sake. If trouble arose, Gu Lan could deal with it, but Shadow might not be able to handle it, especially after being heavily injured by the previous creatures.

With a resigned sigh, Shadow retracted his foot and stayed put. Since Gu Lan had spoken, there was no reason for him to act against his will.

Gu Lan's speed was astonishing, but he remained careful not to attract attention. In the blink of an eye, he was hidden in the shadows. As he expected, he soon found hundreds of people gathered.

However, what surprised Gu Lan was that these people gave off no aura at all. After scanning them for a long time, his brow furrowed in confusion. They possessed the bloodline of the Ancient God Clan, but there was not a trace of true energy within them.

"Uncle, who are you?"

Just as Gu Lan was contemplating the situation, a child's voice suddenly interrupted him. He turned in shock and saw a little girl standing before him, her face full of curiosity.

Gu Lan instinctively gripped his Hongmeng Sword tightly, but after a brief hesitation, he realized that the child posed no immediate threat. Just as he was considering how to proceed, several dozen people suddenly appeared from the surrounding area.

A group of five or six burly men approached, holding rusty large knives.

"Who are you? Why are you here?" One of them asked, clearly on edge.

At first, Gu Lan was cautious, but after a quick glance, he could tell that these were just ordinary people with no special power. He relaxed and sheathed his sword.

"My name is Gu Lan. I'm here searching for something. I hope I haven't caused any inconvenience."

His words only seemed to confuse the group further. They appeared wary but did not answer him.

"This place doesn't have what you're looking for. Please leave." A cold voice suddenly interrupted. Gu Lan's face immediately darkened.

From the crowd, an elderly man emerged. He was hunched, with white hair and a cane that bore strange runes.

Gu Lan studied him for a moment and immediately recognized that the old man did have some cultivation, though it was very limited. The old man locked eyes with Gu Lan, his gaze cold as faint true energy surrounded him.

Gu Lan's expression remained unchanged. With a calm, deliberate motion, he released his true energy, which immediately enveloped the area. The old man's power was utterly insignificant before Gu Lan's, and in an instant, the old man was reduced to nothing.

Of course, Gu Lan hadn't used all of his strength. The onlookers were clearly frightened by the sheer intensity of his presence.

They backed away in fear, trembling, and all knelt before Gu Lan.

"We were blind! Please forgive us!" The elderly man at the forefront said in a panic.

Gu Lan was somewhat puzzled. He didn't think he was that terrifying, but it seemed that his display of power had made an impression. He decided to end it here, as his goal had been achieved.

He retracted his aura, and the pressure in the air dissipated.

"There's no need for such formalities." Gu Lan spoke, his tone neutral.

Despite Gu Lan retracting his aura, the group still dared not look up, their fear palpable. Gu Lan couldn't help but feel a bit helpless. He was not a cruel person, and he didn't intend to make them suffer.

After a brief moment of consideration, Gu Lan spoke once more, his tone calm, "I'm looking for something called Mind-Clearing Spring. Do you know where it is?"

The old man who had just knelt slowly raised his head, still fearful, and spoke, "Master, are you referring to the spring that brings people back to life?"

Gu Lan was taken aback by the term. He had only ever heard it called "Mind-Clearing Spring." He had no idea that it was also known as the spring that could revive the dead.

"Could you take me to see it?" Gu Lan asked, his curiosity piqued.

Given Gu Lan's overwhelming display of strength, the group did not hesitate. They had no choice but to comply.

"Please follow me, Master Gu." The elderly man said, bowing respectfully.

Gu Lan followed him without paying much attention to the formalities, keeping his expression neutral as he trailed behind the old man.

Soon, the old man led Gu Lan to a mountain area. However, Gu Lan found it strange that while there were strong energy fluctuations outside, he couldn't sense anything unusual within the area.

After a short walk, they arrived at a dry well. The spring inside contained only a tiny amount of water, and Gu Lan's eyes widened in surprise.

"Is this the place you were talking about?"

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