Chapter 178 Gourd

Chu Yang didn't want to be troublesome, so he could only apologize: "Uncle Gao, although I want to help, this matter is too difficult, and I can't guarantee that I can help. If it really can't be solved, I suggest you just ask Kill him and avoid unnecessary losses."

After hearing his refusal, Gao Zhengen was not angry. Instead, he said, "If you don't want to, I won't force you. I'm here to see you this time. I actually have a personal issue that I want to consult."

"What's your question?"

Gao Zhengen asked Gao Xiao to close the door, took out a black box from the desk drawer, and handed it to Chu Yang for inspection.

Chu Yang hesitated for a moment and asked, "What is this?"

Gao Xiao pushed him and said, "You'll know if you open it and take a look."

This wooden box should be made of dark wood, with beautiful patterns carved on it, and it looks ancient.

Chu Yang carefully opened the lid of the box and found a black gourd lying inside.

This gourd is about the size of a palm. Judging from its material, it looks like jade but not jade. There are many simple patterns and ancient seal characters carved on the gourd.

Such a strange thing immediately aroused Chu Yang's curiosity, and he picked it up unconsciously.

As soon as he took it in his hand, a suction force suddenly came from the gourd, and the spiritual power in Chu Yang's body surged into the gourd involuntarily.

Chu Yang was horrified and hurriedly threw it into the box. Fortunately, after the gourd was released, the suction stopped immediately.

Gao Zhengen and his son, who were standing nearby, looked at each other, and their eyes showed that this was indeed the case.

Chu Yang frowned and looked at the gourd in the box, and said to Gao Zhengen: "Where did this thing come from? Is it a bit weird?"

"I bought this gourd in exchange for it in an antique shop. When I got it, I felt something strange, so I bought it back." Gao Zhengen replied.

After hearing what he said, Chu Yang also said bluntly: "This thing can absorb people's spiritual energy. It's really weird. With the little vitality in your body, I'm afraid it will absorb it all in an instant."

After hearing this, Gao Zhengen's eyes suddenly lit up. Listening to Chu Yang's tone, he could actually see his own cultivation level?

Gao Xiao felt a little depressed when he heard this, so he picked up the gourd and asked, "Why can it suck you but not mine?"

Chu Yang couldn't help but laugh and said: "That's because you are too weak and there is nothing in your body. What do you want it to suck in?"

Gao Xiao's face suddenly darkened. Although he also guessed that it was because of his low cultivation level, Chu Yang said it so directly, which was really a bit hurtful.

After studying for a while, Chu Yang couldn't figure out the secret, so he handed the box to Gao Zhengen:

"This gourd is very weird. I advise you to hide it. Maybe there are some monsters and ghosts trapped inside. If you let it out accidentally, you will be in trouble."

Gao Zhengen glanced at the box, but did not accept it. Instead, he smiled and said, "How about I give this to you?"

"Give it to me?" Chu Yang was shocked.

This gourd was absolutely extraordinary, and maybe it was also a magic weapon. Gao Zhengen was actually willing to give it away!

Perhaps guessing Chu Yang's thoughts, Gao Zhengen said: "Actually, this gourd is of little use in my hands. It is just like a pearl gathering dust. Why not give it to you, and maybe you can figure out its function."

Although Chu Yang was also very curious about this gourd, he still shook his head: "No reward for no merit. This gourd is very valuable. Uncle Gao should keep it for himself."

Gao Zhengen was really surprised when Chu Yang shook his head and refused.

The attraction of treasures to people is naturally unparalleled.

In the past ten years or so, in order to understand the function of this gourd, Gao Zhengen had been sucked away a lot of energy. It was not until he was over fifty that he could reach the middle stage of Qi refining.

You know, he possesses top-notch qi-refining skills, but his practice is still so slow. It can be said that he is wasting his resources.

Seeing that time was running out, Gao Zhengen gradually woke up.

Although the treasure is good, it is also something outside the body. If he does not have the corresponding cultivation level, it will be of no use to him. It is better to take advantage of some time to practice and seek breakthroughs with peace of mind.

After much thought, Gao Zhengen finally made up his mind and planned to give the gourd to Chu Yang as a favor.

This boy is only in his twenties, but he has such advanced cultivation. Even the Jiang family regards him as an honored guest. If he gets to know him well, he might be able to form a good relationship.

After making up his mind, Gao Zhengen said: "Xiao Chu, let's do this. You cooperate with the police to catch the murderer, and I will give you the gourd as reward. What do you think?"

Chu Yang listened but did not answer, but fell silent.

If he said he didn't want this gourd, he was definitely deceiving himself.

But if he agrees, then he needs to help the police. But the problem is that this murderer is obviously difficult to deal with. It is hard to say whether there will be any accidents during the operation.

"Personally, I don't want you to be in danger, but the other party is extremely skilled. No one in our public security system is his opponent. It is very difficult to capture him alive. Now the superiors have already killed him. The order requires the bureau to close the case within one month. If it cannot be done, I, the director, will also be held accountable. However, considering the safety of the citizens, I still hope you can help. As the saying goes, a great hero will serve the country. For the people, we need your strength!"

Seeing that Chu Yang was a little tempted, Gao Zhengen continued to persuade.

After weighing it up, Chu Yang finally made up his mind: "Okay, I'll help you catch the murderer. Just let me know in advance when you want to take action."

Gao Zhengen and the other man showed joy on their faces. If Chu Yang was willing to help, the chances of success in the next operation would be much greater.

After Chu Yang left, Gao Xiao asked curiously: "Dad, are you really going to give this gourd to him?"

"Why, do you think it's inappropriate?"

Gao Zhengen put the box back into the drawer and turned to look at his son.

Gao Xiao thought about it and said: "I think this gourd must be a treasure, but we don't know how to use it. If you can enter the foundation-building stage, you will probably be able to unlock the mystery."

Gao Zhengen glanced at him and smiled bitterly: "When I was young, I met Master Landu by chance and was taught the top-level Qi training method. It took decades of effort to reach the middle stage of Qi training. I can enter the late stage of Qi training before I die, which is already a great fortune. If you want to advance to the foundation-building stage, it is probably a fantasy without the opportunity."

"What realm is Chu Yang in? Is he higher than you?"

Gao Xiao asked in surprise.

Gao Zhengen said affirmatively: "He should have entered the foundation-building stage, otherwise he wouldn't have said that this gourd would absorb people's spiritual power. I heard from Master Landu that only those who have reached the foundation-building stage or above can condense spiritual power in their bodies."