The man felt that was enough.
Just as he was about to grab Gu Tang's clothes, the other party suddenly reached out and moved the two children aside.
"Wait a minute, Dad." Gu Tang took a step forward, avoiding the man's hand, and walked directly into the protective barrier.
In that split second, he still had time to turn to the two children and smile, "It'll be ready soon."
"It will be very fast indeed!" The man reached out and suddenly grabbed at Gu Tang.
He had watched the "LIVE" program, but he thought it was ridiculous.
Gu Tang always subdued the three cultivators with just one move each time.
Even he couldn't do it.
Therefore, he didn't believe that the thin and handsome man in front of him could have that ability.
Gu Tang slightly turned her body, easily avoiding the man's hand.
Then he made his move.
Gu Tang simply raised his right hand, and the spiritual energy above the arena suddenly condensed together.
Before the man could even blink, he saw a pale blue spiritual sword slashing down from mid-air.
It came to a steady stop in front of his neck.
He swallowed hard.
The longsword was actually about half an arm's length away from him.
It doesn't look so domineering.
But the immense pressure emanating from the sword rendered the man completely immobile.
He glanced at Gu Tang, then at the longsword of spiritual energy hovering precariously.
He was unwilling to admit defeat!
But he dared not resist!
Having grown up surrounded by luxury, he had never suffered such injustice.
Just then, a sharp rebuke rang out behind Gu Tang.
"Let him go!" The girl who had just surrendered and left the arena rushed back in.
Her advances were no longer as gentle as they were with men.
The fierce wind from her punch had already struck Gu Tang before she even touched him.
Even the man standing in front of Gu Tang could feel the gale force emanating from Gu Tang's fist.
He swallowed again.
—This is an incredibly powerful move that his opponent has never used before when fighting him.
He wasn't confident he could handle this move.
So, it turns out, it was really her who was putting herself first all along?
Gu Tang smiled slightly.
What the man considered an unstoppable move was nothing more than a matter of raising his hand again for him.
Then he calmly turned around and left the arena.
Qin Yuan and Gu Yuan immediately came to greet them.
It was always Qin Yuan who spoke: "Dad, you're so amazing!"
He tilted his little head up and looked at Gu Tang: "Daddy, I want to learn cultivation from you, okay?"
He grabbed Gu Tang's hand and shook it, pleading, "Daddy, can you bring Xiao Yuan with you too?"
Gu Tang cannot make this decision entirely on his own; he still needs to consult Qin Junche.
not to mention……
Gu Tang turned his head and looked at the young man and woman who were still standing there in a daze.
The girl kept her head down and didn't say a word, only occasionally glancing up at the man.
The man seemed stunned.
He looked at Gu Tang, then at the girl, and finally jumped up and ran in another direction from the arena.
"Wait for me!" the girl said, quickly chasing after him.
The two quickly disappeared outside the arena gates.
Gu Tang watched this scene with a thoughtful expression.
He looked down at Qin Yuan, the little boy still wriggling around and clinging to him affectionately.
Gu Yuan also stood by, watching expectantly.
Although he didn't speak, his gaze towards Gu Tang was filled with longing.
Gu Tang recalled the time when he followed Qingcheng to cultivate.
From that time on, he was taken in by Qingcheng.
This man, as radiant as the bright moon, always treated him with the gentle warmth of a spring breeze.
He would encourage him when he made progress.
When taking him on trips, I will try to give him as many opportunities as possible to use his hands.
Occasionally, he would spar with Gu Tang.
Especially when Gu Tang begins to practice a new technique or secret manual.
Qingcheng always patiently accompanied him as he tried out moves again and again.
Until Gu Tang fully grasped it.
In those early years, Gu Tang could never defeat Qingcheng.
However, he was exceptionally talented and made rapid progress.
Later, occasionally, even though Qingcheng's cultivation level was higher than his, he would sometimes lose to Gu Tang when they encountered secret techniques that Gu Tang was particularly good at.
Thinking of this, Gu Tang suddenly burst out laughing.
How could he possibly be a match for Qingcheng back then?!
No matter how skilled or talented he is.
But even someone as strong as Qingcheng could easily knock him down with a flick of his hand.
But he was willing to give in to himself.
He was willing to believe that as long as he worked hard, one day he would be able to walk side by side with this man who was like a god in his heart.
Later, Gu Tang became unwilling to keep his admiration and secret love for Qingcheng hidden in his heart.
It was because he believed he could catch up with Qingcheng.
He can create the world for him, and write down the laws of heaven and earth!
“I think…” Lei Chi and Qiao Si, who arrived at the arena a step later than them, walked up to Gu Tang at that moment.
His voice also interrupted Gu Tang's recollection.
“We don’t need to try anymore.” He extended his hand to Gu Tang. “Welcome to our hunting team.”
Lei Chi paused for a moment, then said, "Let me formally introduce myself. I am Lei Chi, the captain of the hunting team, a first-grade cultivator."
Gu Tang reached out and shook hands with him: "Gu Tang, second rank."
Qiao Si felt like rolling his eyes again.
Gu Tang is only a second-rank official?!
Why won't he believe it?!
Could a second-grade cultivator really subdue him in a single move?!
And it was done so decisively and efficiently.
However, even in the hunting teams of an ancient and powerful family like the Qiao family, a second-rank expert is already considered a master in the team.
There are too few truly exceptional people in this world.
They often have their own power base, and not every family can recruit them.
Lei Chi looked into Gu Tang's eyes: "Next Monday, we will set off for Country A to hunt down the first-grade ferocious beast, Mei. You will come with us then."
“What I need is an owl,” Gu Tang said.
“Owl?” Lei Chi narrowed his eyes slightly. “Do you know that there have only been two successful attempts to hunt an owl in this world? Each time, the team had at least four first-rank members, and each time, they paid a heavy price.”
He paused, then said, "Our Qiao family's hunting team, including myself, only has two First Rank members. Xiao, this legendary murderer who is said to be above First Rank, cannot be listed as our hunting target for the time being."
Upon hearing this, Gu Tang turned to look at Qiao Si.
Qiao Si chuckled and said to Lei Chi, "Is there really no other way? Can we team up with other hunting teams?"
“It’s difficult,” Lei Chi said. “If we only have two Rank 1 members, we need the other side to also send two Rank 1 members.”
He looked at Qiao Si and said, "A team like this must belong to a top-tier family or a powerful clan. They may not be willing to join forces with us to deal with a ferocious beast like Xiao, which is of the highest rank."
Lei Chi looked at Gu Tang, then at Gu Yuan standing next to him, whose complexion didn't look very healthy.
He could roughly guess why Gu Tang wanted to hunt down the owl.
However, this matter was indeed beyond their capabilities.
"How about this?" Lei Chi thought for a moment, then said to Gu Tang, "Next week, you'll go hunting a demon with us to practice your teamwork. After all, you've only just joined us, and if you really want to hunt ferocious beasts like owls in the future, teamwork will be extremely important."
"Yes, Gu Tang," Qiao Si also advised Gu Tang, "After all, it's a top-tier ferocious beast. Ferocious beasts can crush cultivators of the same level because of their racial innate abilities. So why don't you go and try it out with Captain Lei first?"
"If we can find two more first-grade cultivators, should we consider hunting down the owl?" Gu Tang didn't answer their questions directly, but instead looked at Lei Chi and asked.
“Yes,” Lei Chi said. “I have never actually seen this ferocious beast, but the two successful hunts have allowed cultivators who have seen it to assess the owl’s abilities.”
He paused, then added, "Four first-grade cultivators, that's the bare minimum."