"Yiyiyiya!"
Gu Chen sprayed all the fake wine onto the shadowy entity, not wasting a single drop.
The shadowy entity immediately let out a strange cry, accompanied by a sizzling sound like being immersed in boiling water.
"Pfft!"
As the entity was injured, Zhang Haoran also suffered backlash, blood spraying uncontrollably as if it were free.
Realizing that Gu Chen was not someone he could deal with, Zhang Haoran hurriedly tried to recall the entity.
"Retr..."
However, before he could finish saying the word "retract,"
he suddenly widened his eyes, as if someone had grabbed his throat.
It was all because Gu Chen had reached out and grabbed the entity's neck.
"You... You can grasp a spirit entity. Are you a member of the Xuanmen?"
Zhang Haoran struggled to speak.
"No, I'm just an ordinary person, unrelated to the Xuanmen," Gu Chen said calmly. Then his tone turned stern. "But as I've said before, evil practices are prohibited within the territory of Daxia!"
"Your Southern lineage dares to violate my orders. Who gave you the courage?"
Boom!
Zhang Haoran was struck by lightning, pointing at Gu Chen in horror. "You... You're the Xuanmen master who single-handedly fought against the seven nations three years ago!"
Three years ago, shortly after Gu Chen became Lin Miaoyin's disciple, news came from abroad about the seven nations challenging Daxia with their evil practices.
Unable to handle it, the Xuanmen sought Lin Miaoyin's help, and she sent Gu Chen.
Gu Chen fought against the seven nations, shouldering the burden alone, and established the prohibition of evil practices within the territory of Daxia.
For a while, the Xuanmen was shocked, and everyone was terrified.
Backpedaling!
Because Gu Chen hadn't revealed his identity, everyone thought he was an extraordinary Xuanmen master.
Otherwise, his incredible strength couldn't be explained!
"You've got some knowledge!" Gu Chen admitted.
Zhang Haoran begged for mercy, flailing in terror. "Please... Please spare me, Great Master. I... I'll go back and convince my master to withdraw from Daxia. I'll never set foot on Daxia's land again."
"It's too late!" Gu Chen said calmly, then lightly pinched his fingers.
With a soft "pop," the shadowy entity in his hand instantly dissipated into smoke.
And Zhang Haoran's struggling ceased, his neck crooked, never to wake up again.
"Those who trespass against Daxia shall be punished, no matter how far away they are!"
Gu Chen's gaze was firm, his lips slightly curled as he uttered these words.
Before leaving, he fed Li Hongtao a "Bull's Courage Pill."
True to its name, it was ruthless.
Additionally, he thoughtfully locked the door of the private room.
...
Back at the Chen residence,
Gu Chen found that Chen Yuwei hadn't returned. Curious, he asked Jiang Rou.
"Yuwei and your Uncle Chen went to the Chen family's old residence to see Grandfather Chen."
Jiang Rou sighed. "I heard that Grandfather Chen is not doing well, and Yuwei is very upset."
Chen family?
Gu Chen didn't have much fondness for the whole family of monsters and demons.
Especially since they treated Aunt Jiang poorly, otherwise Aunt Jiang's family wouldn't have moved out to live separately.
This only worsened Gu Chen's impression of them.
"Oh right, Chen'er, don't you know the Boundless Immortal Physician?"
"His name sounds powerful. Can you ask him to come and see Grandfather's illness?"
Jiang Rou suddenly remembered something Lian Hanyan had mentioned.
She was just a housewife and didn't know much about the Boundless Immortal Physician's reputation.
Gu Chen hesitated, not really wanting to help. Besides, the old man of the Boundless Immortal Physician wasn't as skilled as he was. There was no need to give the old man any opportunity to cling to him, especially since he had noticed how much the old man coveted his Renwang Needle.
"If it's too much trouble, forget it. I just mentioned it casually because I'm worried about Yuwei. You don't have to take it to heart," Jiang Rou said understandingly.
Aunt Jiang was just too kind, which made the Chen family think they could bully her.
Gu Chen felt a bit helpless, but he didn't want to deceive Aunt Jiang, so he said, "No need to trouble others. I've also learned some medical skills on the mountain. I can take a look at Grandfather's illness."
"That would be wonderful! Aunt Jiang still trusts you more than outsiders," Jiang Rou said happily.
After making arrangements, they agreed to take Grandfather to Gu Chen when Chen Yuwei returned.
Then they each went back to their rooms to rest.
...
In the early hours of the morning, around four or five o'clock,
a terrifying scream erupted from one of the private rooms at the Feast Mansion KTV.
But soon, everything fell silent.
"What... What's going on?"
"Why can't I remember anything suddenly?"
Li Hongtao curled up in a corner, his voice trembling with obvious tears.
And not far from him lay Zhang Haoran, his face contorted in agony.
Like him, there was nothing covering him.
"Oh my god!"
"What have I done!"
Li Hongtao looked down at himself, on the verge of breaking down.
He didn't need to think to know what had happened.
"Ugh!"
Li Hongtao dared not think further, emitting continuous dry heaves.
Then he remembered something and scrambled to his pockets.
"Thank goodness, the hair and blood are still there."
"All of this must be related to that guy named Gu."
"He left without taking the items. What a fool!"
"It seems even the Heavens are helping me. The position of general manager is mine!"
Li Hongtao alternated between excitement, ferocity, and malevolence.
In just a short moment, his expression changed rapidly.
However, upon catching sight of Zhang Haoran's body, a chill ran down his spine.
This incident left a deep psychological scar on him. It would probably be difficult for him to be a man in the future.
Then, he called Master Zhang and informed him of Zhang Haoran's death.
Skipping their conversation, he only mentioned that Zhang Haoran was killed by a surprise attack from Gu.
"Dare to harm my son, I will torture him a thousand times over!"
"No! Death is too easy for him. I want him to suffer!"
"I will turn him into a bronze corpse, and he will kneel and apologize to my son day and night!"
"Bring the hair and blood, come to Shili Slope to see me!"
Master Zhang roared angrily over the phone.
Li Hongtao secretly rejoiced.
...
Early in the morning,
Gu Chen, who was still asleep, felt an itch in his nose and woke up with a sneeze.
Wide-eyed!
Wu Anqi was still holding a strand of hair, and suddenly noticed that Gu Chen's eyes were red.
"Oh no! I forgot he has morning breath!"
She immediately ran away.
But just as she took a few steps, she was pulled back.
Before she could react, she was pressed down on the bed.
"Smack!"
A loud slap landed on her firm buttocks.
Wu Anqi blushed, covering her buttocks and pleading, "I'm sorry, please don't hit me again, it hurts so much!"
But the response was another slap, even harder than before.
"Wuwu! Please let me go, I promise I won't do it again next time!" Wu Anqi sobbed, tears welling up.
"Next time?"
Gu Chen raised an eyebrow and delivered another slap.
"Wahh! Do you only listen halfway? I mean, I promise I won't do it again next time!" Wu Anqi protested as she struggled.
After a while,
Wu Anqi, rubbing her sore buttocks, limped out of the room with a face full of grievance.
She kept muttering to herself.
"No, I misunderstood him before. He's not straight!"
"He's clearly a kind-hearted person!"
"It hurts so much!"
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