Standing beside Su Ruhai, Su Lie spoke nervously, “Old Ancestor, do you think Gu Yun will actually come? Our Su Family has spent nearly all of our wealth, and yet we only managed to book an ordinary private room in the Xiaoyao Pavilion. I heard Gu Yun usually dines only in the Tianzi Suite, the Supreme Chamber, which is the most luxurious room there. What if he looks down on our invitation?”
Su Ruhai shook his head with certainty. “No, since Gu Yun already accepted our invitation, he will definitely come. When I went to invite him, I could see he didn’t show the slightest disdain. In fact, if I hadn’t insisted repeatedly, he would have been the one to host the banquet instead. When I left, he even forced a pack of Enlightenment Tea into my hands.”
Su Lie’s eyes widened in shock. “Enlightenment Tea!?”
That was a Saint-grade resource! It was said that just one sip could grant enlightenment into the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth. It was a divine treasure coveted by high-level cultivators. In the entire Great Wilderness World, only a few liang could be produced in a year, and whenever it appeared, it was immediately seized by the great powers. Not even the Old Ancestors of the Primordial Holy Land could drink it every day.
Su Lie was dumbfounded, barely able to restrain his excitement, and whispered, “Old Ancestor, how much Enlightenment Tea did you take?”
Su Ruhai glared at him and snorted coldly. “Do you think I’m that greedy? This invitation was meant to thank Gu Yun for helping our Su Family. How could I take more from him? I didn’t take even a single tea leaf!”
Su Lie looked at the Old Ancestor with admiration and quietly gave him a thumbs-up. Who wouldn’t be tempted by such a top-grade cultivation resource? Yet the Old Ancestor had such self-control. Truly worthy of respect!
What he didn’t know was that Su Ruhai had pinched his thigh nearly to the point of breaking just to resist the temptation. He truly wanted to take it, but the Su Family’s reputation and dignity did not allow it. He sighed inwardly, blaming that unfilial great-granddaughter. If only she had gotten together with Gu Yun earlier, wouldn’t the Old Ancestor be drinking that Enlightenment Tea openly by now? The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, and even the sight of Su Lie, Su Wan’er’s father, irritated him.
Just then, someone from the Su Family shouted excitedly, “Young Master Gu is here, Gu Yun is here!”
Everyone turned to look. In the distance, a jet-black three-headed flood dragon was pulling an ornate chariot toward them.
Inside the carriage, Gu Yun sat calmly with his eyes closed. To his left was Han Ying, her face cold and detached. To his right was Chen Qingling, dressed in a new blue-green gown, her face flushed with shyness. After all, it was her first time serving as a maid and sitting so close to Gu Yun, and she felt rather embarrassed.
Suddenly, the dragon carriage jolted to a halt.
From outside came the voice of the driver. “Holy Son, someone is blocking the road. They don’t seem friendly!”
Gu Yun slowly opened his eyes, wondering who dared to block his carriage.
Chen Qingling grew nervous. “Then… then what should I do?”
Han Ying replied indifferently, “You, protect the Holy Son!”
Chen Qingling panicked and quickly stood up, positioning herself in front of Gu Yun. But between them existed a soft and overwhelming barrier that made Gu Yun feel helpless. He looked at the two of them and said, “We haven’t even left the Primordial Holy Land’s territory yet. Do you really need to be so tense?”
He glanced at Han Ying. “Put away your sword. For a girl to shout about killing at every little thing, what kind of conduct is that?”
Han Ying said nothing more and obeyed, sheathing her sword. Chen Qingling, embarrassed, began to sit back down, but Gu Yun stopped her. “You don’t need to move, just stay as you are.”
Chen Qingling froze, realizing she had been too flustered and had overreacted. Worse, she had accidentally pressed her chest against him, letting the Holy Son feel her softness. Her face turned crimson, and she didn’t know whether to keep her position or move away.
At that moment, a sharp female voice shouted from outside, “Gu Yun, get out here right now!”
The three of them inside the carriage were stunned. Few in the entire Great Wilderness World would dare speak to Gu Yun like that. But Gu Yun instantly recognized the voice.
“Su Wan’er?”
With confusion, he led his two maids out of the carriage and looked at the slender figure blocking the road. Sure enough, it was Su Wan’er.
Gu Yun frowned. He hadn’t provoked this young lady recently, so why was she furious now? He forced a smile and asked, “Miss Wan’er, what business do you have with me?”
Su Wan’er already thought Gu Yun was arrogant and domineering, and now, seeing him flanked by two beauties, her anger flared even more. Just days ago, he had been chasing after her relentlessly, and now he was indulging in tenderness with other women. How quickly he had changed!
Without asking for an explanation, she shouted angrily, “So mighty, Holy Son! Do you really think you can do as you please in the Primordial Holy Land? Hand the person over immediately, or I won’t let this go!” This chapter was copied from g.com without permission.
Gu Yun was dumbfounded. Hand someone over? Hand who over? Was this woman insane?
Han Ying snorted coldly, her sword already half drawn. Chen Qingling was also bewildered, not understanding what was going on.
Not far away, the Su Family members saw Gu Yun being blocked and grew excited. “Old Ancestor, it seems Young Master Gu is in trouble. Look, the person blocking him has even drawn a spirit sword! If we don’t act now, when will we? This is the perfect chance for our Su Family to repay him!”
Su Ruhai’s heart surged with excitement. He had been worrying about how to show gratitude to Gu Yun, and now here was the chance. Whether Gu Yun needed it or not was irrelevant. What mattered was showing their intent.
Su Ruhai commanded in a low voice, “Su Family, hear my order. Protect Young Master Gu!”
The Su Family responded in unison, “Yes!” In the next instant, they rushed forward, surrounding Gu Yun’s carriage.
Gu Yun had been about to ask Su Wan’er what on earth she was talking about when suddenly dozens of figures placed themselves between him and her. At the same time, a furious shout rang out.
“As long as my Su Family is here, who dares disrespect the Holy Son? Young Master Gu, even if we sacrifice our lives, we will protect you!”
But once they saw clearly who was blocking Gu Yun’s path, everyone froze.
The scene instantly fell silent.
The Su Family members were dumbfounded. Su Wan’er was dumbfounded. Even Gu Yun himself was taken aback.
Both the black face and the white face were being played by the Su Family? Was this some kind of joke?
Su Wan’er and Su Lie spoke out at the same time.
“Father, why are you here?”
“Wan’er, what are you doing here?”