Chapter 106 Star Frost Tribulation
Chapter 106 Star Frost Tribulation
Yu Sheng said: "Actually, I didn't expect you to be so kind."
Gu Zhuo shook his head slightly and said, "It's mainly because I don't want to reveal my identity."
At this moment, the two of them had already left the restaurant and merged into the crowd. As they walked casually, they ignored the gazes that were fixed on their backs from the dark, leaving no trace behind.
They didn't know how long they walked until the warm autumn day finally came and they stopped under the shade of a tree.
It was getting dark and smoke from cooking started to rise.
The wind blows through the streets, bringing the aroma of food and the sounds of laughter and chatter from ordinary people's homes.
The child who was playing with his friends at the alley entrance was reluctant to go home, so the girl who had been in charge early stood with her hands on her hips and glared at him, the spatula in her hand looking like the most amazing flying sword.
The two people sitting under the banyan tree are out of place in this scene.
Yu Sheng suddenly asked, "What do you think of the Wan family?"
Gu Zhuo said, "From what happened today alone, it is not an exaggeration to describe it as concealing the truth from the above and deceiving the below. Combined with what Chen Chi said, the influence of the Wan family on Yangzhou City and the surrounding areas is extremely terrifying, which makes people think of some bad words."
Yu Sheng nodded slightly and said, "That's what I meant."
Gu Zhuo didn't say anything more about it.
The Qin Empire has entered its second millennium since its founding. With the passage of time, the drawbacks and chronic diseases accumulated have inevitably appeared in this ancient empire, to the point where they have long been coexisting with it. Unless the empire collapses, they are difficult to eliminate, and even then they cannot be completely resolved.
In fact, a hundred years ago, the Qin Dynasty had reached a point of no return, otherwise it would not have almost lost its throne. But in the end, it was because of the current emperor that the life of this empire was able to continue.
The sun and the moon have never changed, but the chronic illness remains.
That was not a serious problem that could be solved simply by the revival of an ancient empire.
Gu Zhuo doesn't like to talk about these things because they are too complicated and extremely troublesome.
Just like he doesn't like to reason.
He looked at Yu Sheng and said, "One thing is very clear now. We cannot defeat many people in the Wan family, including Wan Shoukang today, unless they insist on using the same method as today to deal with you and me."
The music derived from the Heavenly Demon Dance is indeed strange and mysterious, but in the final analysis it still falls into the sea of consciousness and is inseparable from the soul.
If this is the case, then it is impossible for this to have any effect on Gu Zhuo and Yu Sheng, and it can even be said to be seeking their own death.
A moment ago, Yu Sheng said that Gu Zhuo was kind-hearted because if the two of them had not left at that time, the seven dancers and nine musicians would have died on the spot.
"The Wan family can't be that stupid, so next time they either don't take action, or if they do, they will do it directly. Then we really can't defeat them."
Yu Sheng was silent for a moment, then added: "Because our current realm is too low."
These words are serious.
As they are currently only at the Dongzhen realm, unless they rely on some extremely powerful flying swords or magical tools, it would be difficult to deal with not only the truly powerful ones at the Guiyi realm, but even someone like Chen Chi who is only at the Chengyi realm.
This is still based on the premise that the two people work together directly.
Fighting across borders is not a common occurrence, and you can eat whatever you want whenever you want.
Having said that, there was no sign of difficulty in their eyes, as if they were discussing what to eat for dinner, a common problem that they had to deal with every day.
Yu Sheng looked at Gu Zhuo and asked softly, "Why can't we reveal our identities?"
"Because it is unreasonable for us to be here. Once our identities are revealed, the eyes of the whole world will be focused here."
Gu Zhuo said calmly: "And just like what I said just now, our current realm is not high enough. If we reveal our identities and get involved in this matter, then others will have a good reason to leave us behind."
Yu Sheng thought about it, but couldn't think of a way to avoid this question, so he said, "Then let's eat first."
Gu Zhuo said: "We still need to find an inn."
Yu Sheng turned his head to look at him and asked, "What if the inn still has no rooms?"
Gu Zhuo said indifferently: "Then let's leave the city and find a small boat at the pier to sail to Yunmeng Lake."
"One last question."
Yu Sheng never tires of it.
She said, "Is your friend, Chen Chi, going to be in trouble?"
Gu Zhuo was stunned for a moment, then said after thinking for a moment: "It seems so."
The Wan family could not find any trace of the two people, and concluded that they were powerful people from Chaotian Sword Palace, so they would definitely turn their attention to Chen Chi and use this as a breakthrough point.
"It's just a little trouble at most, nothing serious will happen."
Gu Zhuo looked at her seriously and said, "Before they know the strength of you and me, the Wan family can't be stupid enough to touch Chen Chi. If they were really that stupid, they should have been executed long ago."
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The Wan family is a well-known and powerful family in the Qin Dynasty. Even though the family has been trying to keep a low profile in recent years, their ancestral home is still vast and majestic, fully demonstrating the family's heritage from five hundred years ago.
The dramatic changes that took place at the Lakeside Restaurant were spread to the Wan family's residence at the fastest speed immediately after Gu Zhuo and Yu Sheng left, so that everyone who should know about it would be aware of it so that they could respond.
It was already late in the evening, and the bloodstains in the restaurant had already been cleaned up. The dancers and musicians were also sent out of Yangzhou City to rest in a beautiful manor in Yunmeng Lake. Wan Shoukang naturally returned to his own mansion to have a conversation with the important members of the family who had rushed back from outside about today's incident.
The starlight came in from the skylight, falling on the faces of several people in the field, revealing their cold silence.
Now the oldest person in the Wan family is an old lady. She naturally sits at the top with a cold face.
The rest of the younger generations sat on both sides, their brows furrowed.
A moment ago, Wan Shoukang had explained everything that had happened today, without missing any details.
"First of all, the most important thing right now is to determine the specific realms of the two people in Chaotian Jianque, otherwise everything that follows will become difficult to handle."
A mature and steady voice sounded slowly: "As for Chen Chi, perhaps we need to adopt a new attitude to temporarily ease the conflict and avoid the situation from escalating."
As soon as the words fell, the old lady Wan, who was sitting at the top, snorted coldly.
Hearing this cold snort, the other members of the Wan family looked at each other in silence, feeling a little troubled.
This old lady, who was of a very senior generation, was extremely protective of her family members. Normally, she would take revenge if they were wronged, even if they were offended unintentionally, causing the person to suffer a tragic end. Also, because the Wan family was extremely powerful in the Yangzhou City area, they had never gotten into trouble for protecting their family members. At this moment, she was obviously dissatisfied with this tactful way of handling the matter.
However, because the old woman was angry on behalf of her own family, the people present naturally couldn't say anything.
"Do not worry."
Old Lady Wan glanced at her younger generations and said sarcastically, "I know you are worried about me, but I am not one of those ignorant idiot women who would do something bad at this time."
Hearing this, before the Wan family members could breathe a sigh of relief, she continued: "But I have an idea about this matter."
The head of the Wan family was silent for a while, then said, "Aunt, please speak."
"The two people from Chaotian Jianque are simply dissatisfied with Chen Chi's current situation and think that the Wan family deliberately excluded him. So why don't we let him get involved in this matter?"
Old Lady Wan said coldly: "By the way, let the other two youngsters work with Chen Chi, so that others don't think that our Wan family will not move unless we are beaten."
Wan Shoukang asked hesitantly: "What do you mean?"
Old Lady Wan glanced at him and said, "There are always risks involved in doing things, and the Demon Lord's inheritance is not an ordinary thing. So it is normal for Chen Chi to encounter evil demons who covet the inheritance, right?"
Having said that, how could the people from the Wan family present not understand?
This is nothing more than a trick of killing someone with a borrowed knife.
The only thing the Wan family needs to do in this matter is to inadvertently leak the news and attract the attention of the evil heretics such as the Tianming Sect. Old Lady Wan continued, "When Chen Chi and the other two are injured or even killed by the evil heretics, those two will not be able to continue sitting down. They will definitely stand up for their juniors. By then, won't their realm be clear at a glance?"
The Wan family leaders in power under the patio looked at each other and had to admit that this method had its merits. The risks involved were almost negligible, and everything was within the rules. Anyone who came to question them would have a reason to explain.
Old lady Wan suddenly sneered.
"When that time comes, I'll want to see who those two are and why they are so arrogant."
"If I reveal my name, then everyone present will be killed? Will even my entire Wan family be executed?"
The old woman's wrinkled face revealed a sinister meaning under the starlight, just like her voice at the moment: "Such arrogant words, even I dare not say them, can those two people still be His Majesty the Emperor? Chaotian Jianque is just ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth, it's ridiculous."
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"Do you think this inn is suitable for living?"
“It’s livable, but not very suitable.”
"So are we going to Yunmengze to row the oars now?"
"It sounds like you really don't like this proposal."
"Yes."
"There is actually another way."
"Ok?"
"I can find an ordinary family to stay with."
"Given the Wan family's foundation here, I'm afraid you and I will be discovered."
"Just find an ordinary household with no one in it."
After hearing these words, Yu Sheng finally couldn't help but look at Gu Zhuo.
She thought she was extraordinary enough and not bound by worldly rules, but she found that she cared too much about her face.
Yes, if she had been completely shameless at the beginning, how could she have lost the final battle of the summer festival?
"Then remember to find a better family."
Yu Sheng's voice was gentle and peaceful, and it was impossible to tell what he was thinking at the moment.
Gu Zhuo nodded seriously and expressed sincerely that he would definitely live up to expectations.
The two men took one last look at the shabby inn across the street, turned around and left without any reluctance, looking for a family that met their requirements.
Walk and stop, go around and around.
The journey was naturally not quiet, there was always chatter.
"Since your goal is to obtain the inheritance left by the Taoist master, why don't you go directly to Yunmeng Ancient Lake instead of coming to Yangzhou City?"
"Yunmeng Ancient Lake is very big."
"There are a lot of people in Yangzhou City, but you can still walk to the door of a brothel and find a friend who is drunk without any reason."
"It's not the same thing."
"That's right, the inheritance left by the Taoist master must be hidden by a profound formation."
"It sounds like a sarcastic remark, but the truth is I really don't know what this so-called inheritance is. Since I know nothing, I can't come up with an answer out of thin air. I have to look for clues."
"Do you know how His Majesty the Emperor usually calls you?"
"It's impossible that he is the reincarnation of the Taoist master. That title is too long."
The two chatted casually, not caring at all that once the content of their conversation was leaked, it would definitely cause a huge uproar in the world, because no one in this city would hear what they said.
At a certain moment, Gu Zhuo suddenly turned and walked into an alley, and Yu Sheng followed him.
Even deeper into the alley, the moss on the stone steps and the wooden door, along with the cool starlight, were reflected in their eyes.
Gu Zhuo turned sideways and made way.
Yu Sheng walked to the door, lightly pressed his fingertips, and a chill seeped into the door lock.
Then she reached out, pushed open the wooden door, and walked inside.
Gu Zhuo stood shoulder to shoulder with her.
The yard of this family is very empty. The fake mountains, water and scenery that once existed have all been moved away. Only a few small buildings are left standing, telling of the wealth that once existed.
Neither of them cared about these situations, and what's more, they were just looking for a place to stay, so they casually moved two chairs out of the hall and sat in the courtyard facing the starry sky. With their true energy protecting their bodies, they were not afraid of mosquitoes.
If someone who doesn't know comes in, they would think they are the owners of the place and are enjoying the cool in the yard.
"There's one thing I still don't understand."
Yu Sheng said softly, his eyes as clear as autumn water.
Gu Zhuo said: "Please speak."
Yu Sheng said: "About the choice of cultivation method."
The summer festival has passed, the master has been worshipped, and the old rules are no longer a constraint.
Naturally, the two of them did not need to keep their realm at Dongzhen and continue to practice the universal skills known to the world.
Although Gu Zhuo was already considered the reincarnation of the Taoist master and he knew the emperor's current opinion of him, he did not choose the Yuanshi Taoist Canon that the Taoist master had practiced, but instead changed to another technique.
In recent days, Yu Sheng has been thinking about the reasons behind this, but he still can't figure it out.
After all, there must be a reason to go far away instead of near.
In particular, the martial arts method that Gu Zhuo chose was not the Zhongtian Yin Fu Jing, nor was it the Frost Sky Tribulation of All Things, nor was it any other martial arts method, but a brand new martial arts method newly created by the eldest princess based on the Frost Sky Tribulation of All Things.
“I think it’s more suitable for me.”
Gu Zhuo spoke righteously and sternly.
After a moment of silence, Yu Sheng asked softly, "Anything else?"
Gu Zhuo raised his head and looked up at the starry sky that seemed to have remained unchanged for eternity, his mind filled with wandering thoughts.
"In my hometown, someone once said something."
"What?"
Yu Sheng turned his head and looked at him.
Gu Zhuo recited softly: "Since my childhood, I have been alone, taking care of the stars of all generations."
“But I think that everything in this world will eventually come to a bleak end, so I really like the name of that technique.”
He looked at Yu Sheng calmly, and finally said, "Star Frost Tribulation."
This chapter has 4,000 words. I don't know what time the next chapter will be published. Anyway, there will be another chapter before 6 o'clock.
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