Chapter 257: Uncle Gongsun, You’re So Handsome
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Hearing Su Changqing’s words, Gongsun s.h.i.+ laughed.
That’s right! Since they had a good relations.h.i.+p, and Su Changqing was capable, he naturally would tap on his expertise.
How could there be so many fair things in this world?
As he laughed, his face turned a little pale from the exertion.
Su Changqing could also tell that his injuries were still affecting him.
However, Su Changqing didn’t ask further and didn’t say anything.
There were some things that he could not interfere in.
Su Wen left Su Changqing’s house with a solemn expression.
According to Old Su, this should be a gathering to set the rules and direction of the world.
But why was our Old Su so certain?
In Su Wen’s opinion, he must have received some insider information.
Su Wen held his chin, deep in thought.
Two days later, Su Wen was called home for dinner by Old Su.
This time, Su Wen was surprised to see a man at the dining table.
Gongsun s.h.i.+!
Su Wen did not know him.
Su Changqing introduced, “This is your Uncle Gongsun. In the future, he will be looking out for you as well.”
When Su Wen heard this, he gasped.
With Su Wen’s current status, what sort of person could take care of him?
Upper Grade Heaven Rank?
Su Wen had a vague guess.
He quickly poured the wine and said with a smile, “This nephew greets Uncle Gongsun.”
As he spoke, he drained his cup.
Gongsun s.h.i.+ gave him a look, and then looked at Su Changqing, saying with a sigh, “I knew it, I’ll still think why called me over to eat…”
Su Changqing smiled and said, “We have to get to know each other sooner or later, right? Let’s get familiar with each other first.”
Gongsun s.h.i.+ raised his wine cup and finished it in one gulp. He looked at Su Wen and said, “I heard that you’re a little domineering.”
Su Wen smiled and said, “That depends on who I’m talking to. I naturally have to be domineering towards my enemies or those ignorant people. However, I’m always polite at home. If you don’t believe me, ask my father!”
The muscles on Su Changqing’s face twitched… Manners? There was such a thing?
The three of them chatted as they ate.
Su Wen took out an item from his chest pocket and handed it to Gongsun s.h.i.+ with a smile. “I got some rare items a few days ago. I wonder if Senior is interested.”
Gongsun s.h.i.+ took the item that Su Wen handed over.
He looked at the red box and saw two words written on it: China!
There was also a line of words below: Smoking is harmful to health. Please do not smoke in public.
After he opened it, he saw stick after stick of exquisite cigarettes.
This thing… was the lucky draw reward that Su Wen drew from Zhou Country after extracting a million Emotional Value.
Ten cartons of Chinese cigarettes… In Su Wen’s opinion, it was useless to keep this thing.
At this moment, he took a packet out and gave it to Gongsun s.h.i.+ to see if it would have any effect.
Gongsun s.h.i.+ frowned slightly.
There was also tobacco in this world… For example, Zhao Jin had once smoked a pipe.
However, such exquisite work was never seen before.
“It’s hard for this thing to affect me…” Gongsun s.h.i.+ shook his head.
Su Wen smiled. “Senior, this thing doesn’t have to have any impact. Looking handsome smoking it is enough.”
As he spoke, he flicked his finger and a cigarette flew out.
It landed between Su Wen’s fingers.
With a snap of his fingers, the cigarette lit up without any wind nor fire.
Then, he took a deep breath and spat it out again. Needless to say, the suaveness of it would really make one’s eyes light up!
Su Wen knew very well what those words meant. A man would still be a youth even at his deathbed.
Posturing and flirting with girls were always men’s favorite pastimes.
As expected, Gongsun s.h.i.+ accepted the cigarette box and casually took out a stick.
He imitated Su Wen’s actions and played with it for a while before smiling. “It’s pretty interesting.”
At this moment, Su Changqing said, “It is indeed suave! Especially when Senior extends his arm, it’s extremely masculine! You look so much stronger than that brat Su Wen. In a while, I’ll get Su Wen to bring Senior to take a look at the brothels in the Great Chu Capital… This move will charm countless ladies.”
“Hahaha! Really? Alright then!”
Gongsun s.h.i.+ laughed joyfully.
Su Wen said tacitly, “Senior, I still have many of these things here. I don’t smoke much too, so I’ll give them all to you.”
“Then I won’t stand on ceremony!”
This father and son duo sang completely in tune, making Gongsun s.h.i.+ extremely happy.
After dinner, Su Wen and Gongsun s.h.i.+ went out.
Gongsun s.h.i.+ turned around to look at Su Changqing and said with a smile, “Changqing, you’re not going?”
Su Changqing smiled and said, “I still haven’t figured out what Senior instructed me to do, right? I still have to think about it carefully. Senior, don’t worry and go play. I’ll definitely think of a plan when you return.”
This guy… was so considerate.
Su Wen smiled and said, “Senior, I’ll get you another outfit today. In a while, we’ll research on a suitable BGM as well. I guarantee that you’ll become the most shocking man in the entire venue!”
Gongsun s.h.i.+ asked in confusion, “What is BGM?”
Days pa.s.sed.
In the Endless Wilderness, Su Wen, a group of experts from the Flame G.o.d Sect, and the Great Chu Royal Family led Xiang Feiyan forward.
In addition to Wu Kunhu, there were five Heaven Rank experts in the Flame G.o.d Sect. As for the Great Chu royal family, it was beyond Su Wen’s expectations. There were a total of nine of them! It could be seen that they had deep foundations, and Su Wen had never seen most of them before. Together with the newly surrendered Lu Jun trio, Wu Kunhu, Su Wen, and Ning Shuang, there were a total of 20 Heaven Rank experts on their side.
At the same time, Su Wen realized that the ones with the most Heaven Rank experts were the aristocratic families and sects.
Don’t judge just because they had fewer people.
Perhaps there was only one per family, and those stronger ones probably had two. However, there were many of such families and sects scattered throughout the world!.
These families were unwilling to serve the royal family, and the royal family didn’t want to provoke them either. After all, they had Heaven Rank experts. If they were to defect like the Mu family, the losses would be huge.
It had to be known that the escape abilities of Heaven Rank experts were mostly very strong. Unless the difference in grades was too great, it wouldn’t be a problem for them to escape when there was only a difference of one or two grades.
In reality, if Su Wen had not been worried about Yan Luoying when he faced that 5th Grade Heaven Rank a.s.sa.s.sin last time, he might have run away.
As Heaven Rankers, they wanted to live their lives like local tyrants, ruling over an area like a mini Emperor.
When one is far away from authority, those in power are unable to intervene with their every action.
This time, all of their hidden cards had appeared.
As everyone continued to advance towards the north of the Endless Wilderness, a pillar of light that soared into the sky attracted everyone’s attention.
Everyone rushed towards the pillar of light, thinking that as long as they looked at it, they would be able to clearly sense the four words that had mysteriously appeared in their minds.
Ordinary Heaven Rank experts would never be able to do such a thing.
It was also thanks to this guide that everyone was able to travel hundreds of thousands of miles through the Endless Wilderness. If not, who knew where they would gather?
Finally, the crowd arrived at the pillar of light.
The light pillar that could be seen from afar was even more terrifying when it was close.
It was a thousand meters wide and filled with Heaven Earth Origin Qi!
Su Wen suddenly realized that the humans were not the only ones gathered here.
There were also tall barbarians and some other humanoid races.
At the same time, there were also vicious beasts…
A large number of Heaven Rank vicious beasts had also gathered here.
However, Su Wen was not sure if everyone was here or not.
The Heaven Rank experts from the various countries also gathered together. At a time like this, they, who usually looked down on the royal family, actually showed more respect and obedience to them.
Because no one knew what was going to happen.
They were all Heaven Rank experts, and were scattered throughout the world. Perhaps they were patriarchs, but once they gathered together, their individual strength would be weak.
Su Wen saw Emperor Zhou once again.
He was standing with a man with a long sword on his back.
To his right was a beautiful woman!
Xiang Ding noticed his gaze and said with a smile, “You probably don’t recognize them, right? These two aren’t simple people. The man is known as the Great Zhou Sword G.o.d, Zhang Qian. However, he’s not just the Great Zhou Sword G.o.d. He has a longsword that can suppress the world, and his personal combat strength can be said to be top-notch.
In the last Heaven Rank Battle, he went alone to the frontlines of the barbarians to help the Zhou Country resist the Barbarian Heaven Rank War.”
Su Wen was enlightened.
Xiang Ding then turned to the woman.
“Yu Shensu of the Jade G.o.d Sect. The Seventh Sect Master of the Jade G.o.d Sect, as well as the longest living Heaven Rank expert in the world! No one knows how strong she is, nor does anyone know why she has lived for so long. According to legends, when the Saint Yu Shenyi pa.s.sed away, she left behind a secret treasure for them to use.”
“Huh?” Su Wen was dumbfounded.
At this moment, he realized that he was really a frog in a well. There were actually so many experts in this world.
Yu Shenyi, the leader of the Nine Saints in the past, was also one of the two Saints who survived back then.
However, she succ.u.mbed to her injuries later on.
When he died, there were three days of Blood Spirit Rain in the world. Anyone who was soaked by the rain could shed their old sh.e.l.ls and step into the path of martial arts. During the next few years after the blood rain, the continent had the highest number of Heaven Rank cultivators. At that time, there were many Heaven Rank battles and countless deaths.
However, Yu Shensu in contrast was extremely low key. It was only after many years later, people realized that this fellow was actually still alive and had shocking combat strength.
Xiang Ding sighed and said, “I didn’t expect that she’s still alive!”
Su Wen also noticed Emperor Yan by the side.
Very quickly, he also noticed a youth standing beside Emperor Yan.
The youth also noticed Su Wen at the same time.
A look of astonishment flashed across his face.
He then smiled at Su Wen.
Su Wen was not afraid and walked straight over. Seeing his actions, the others quickly followed.
“You were the one who a.s.sa.s.sinated Yan Luoying the last time!”
Su Wen stared at the youth as he went straight to the topic.
“That’s right. I just didn’t expect you to be alive!”
Xiang Ding said coldly, “Murong Hui, you’re really getting worse the longer you live. You actually acted as an a.s.sa.s.sin and didn’t abide by the rules and interfered in the war between the two countries!”
He was referring to this youth.
Murong Hui looked at Xiang Ding before saying with a smile, “Didn’t you take the opportunity to swallow Ji Luo Country? What else do you want?”
Su Wen shook his head and said with a smile, “I just wanted to get to know Senior so that I can pay you back double in the future.”
“As you wish.” The youth was fearless.
At this moment, Emperor Yan looked at Su Wen and smiled. “Are you the Great Chu Nanli King?”
“That’s right!” Su Wen admitted openly.
Emperor Yan smiled and said, “It was all a misunderstanding the last time. My family’s Second Master only wanted to help Great Chu find a chance to swallow Ji Luo. He has no ill intentions.”
Su Wen sneered and turned to leave.
Xiang Ding said, “Don’t think that this fellow looks young. In fact, he’s only 30 years younger than me. His natural endowments are extremely strong, and he can be considered the second strongest expert in the Yan Country’s royal family! The last time he attacked, it’s obvious that Emperor Yan must have instructed him.”
Su Wen’s expression was calm as he said, “In a war between countries, any methods are fair game. However, since you’ve touched my family, you have to be prepared for my revenge! Furthermore, I was very unconvinced last time!”
Emperor Yan looked at Su Wen’s departing figure and muttered, “This fellow is really troublesome.”
Emperor Zhou also saw their exchange from afar.
To him, even from afar, he could hear everything clearly!
“Hahaha! Murong Ou, you idiot! You dare to send someone to a.s.sa.s.sinate that brat’s wife? You’re dead for sure. That brat will definitely seek revenge for the slightest grievance! He’s incomparably sinister. You’ll know how powerful he is soon!”
As someone who had experienced this before, Emperor Zhou had a deep understanding of it.
He hated the Yan Emperor to the core and wished that he could kill his entire family. His treatment of Su Wen was basically the same.
Seeing the two of them fighting, Emperor Zhou was overjoyed.
He did not lower his voice and deliberately spoke loudly to Emperor Yan.
Emperor Yan, Murong Ou, glanced at him and sneered, “Zhao Fu, do you think I’m a piece of trash like you? Your son was killed, your wife was slept with, and I heard that you were even drugged and turned into a monster that’s neither male nor female. In the end, you’re rus.h.i.+ng to form an alliance with him. You don’t have the bearing of an emperor at all. If I were you, I would find a place with no one and kill myself!”
Emperor Zhou said angrily, “Bullsh*t, did you see it with your own eyes? I can also say that your mother was slept with by that brat! Moreover, are those two holes under your eyebrows filled by your b.a.l.l.s instead? Can’t you see that I’m a real man?”
Just as he finished speaking, Su Wen who was listening by the side grew displeased.
“Uncle Zhao, I don’t like hearing you say that. Why can’t I sleep with his daughter instead?”
Zhao Fu laughed loudly. “Together then, together!”
Emperor Yan was furious and roared, “You two b.a.s.t.a.r.ds!”
“Why? Are you going to make a move?” Su Wen raised his eyebrows.
He didn’t know what the outcome would be, but he had already thought it through. If you dare touch me, I’ll take the attack and lie on the ground. In any case, I’m Undying and Imperishable, I won’t die.
Su Wen did not believe that the Saint would let Emperor Yan off.
The people by the side naturally watched the three of them fight happily.
Unfortunately, Emperor Yan didn’t lose his rationality completely. He tried to sow discord between them. “I heard that your father was killed by Zhao Fu, but you still seem quite happy! Are you going to be chummy with him?”
Cao Jin’s news had not been sent back, and the intelligence network of Yan Country in Great Chu had also been removed. He had no idea that Su Changqing was not dead!
Su Wen immediately spat back, “Your father was the one who was killed. Even if your entire family dies, my father won’t die!”
Emperor Yan frowned in response.
Su Changqing was not dead?
This was completely out of his expectations.
That fellow… had given Emperor Zhou quite a fright the last time.
Actually, ever since Su Changqing pulled off his betrayal from Great Zhou, he took it as a lesson to be learnt.
If any inconspicuous court official were to do this to him, just thinking about it made him uncomfortable… so the Yan Emperor also secretly investigated the court officials.
However, if Su Changqing was not dead, would he have any sinister methods planned?
Just as he was thinking this, the sound of a flute could be heard. Two people appeared in the void.
The leader had a cigarette in his mouth. It flared up and smoldered with every breath, the smoke wafting up in rings…
This fellow had his hair swept back and was wearing a long trench coat.
Su Wen had designed this outfit for him.
It matched the cigarette perfectly…
Everyone… their mouths gaped open when they saw this…
Emperor Zhou muttered, “So handsome! I want a set too! I just need to cut my hair.”
Generally speaking, most people in this world still kept their hair long.
Feeling the shocked gazes of the surrounding people, Gongsun s.h.i.+ was very satisfied!
Who could reject such a pretentious entrance?
Su Wen’s jaw dropped as well!
‘This…’
He naturally recognized Gongsun s.h.i.+! Especially when the person behind Gongsun s.h.i.+ was his father, Su Changqing!
At this moment, Su Changqing was seriously doing the accompanying work…
He played the flute seriously as he walked, for he was afraid that he would sound the wrong tune!
He hated Su Wen to the core at this moment!
Ever since Su Wen showed Gongsun s.h.i.+ what it meant by entering with a BGM… Gongsun s.h.i.+ had fallen in love with it.
So, he forced Su Changqing to practice his flute!
Fortunately, Old Su was someone who knew a little about everything and had some foundation in music.
Even so, Su Changqing was exhausted these few days.
Su Wen looked at the two of them and muttered, “We’ve hit the motherlode! Father is awesome! Awesome! Let me see how you b.a.s.t.a.r.ds die!”
Xiang Feiyan’s eyes lit up as well!
She pulled Su Wen and asked, “Brother Wen, how does Uncle Su know this person?”
“Don’t ask me… I don’t know…”
On the other side, Emperor Zhou was also dumbfounded when he saw Su Changqing appear behind Gongsun s.h.i.+.
What was going on?
Why was Su Changqing following behind this “otherworldly expert”?
Whether it was his movements, dressing, or the way he appeared, in the eyes of Emperor Zhou, he was a true expert.
Emperor Yan was still alright. He was just shocked by this Saint’s unconventional behavior…
As for Su Changqing, he did not know him…
It was normal for such an expert to bring a servant after all…
Gongsun s.h.i.+ stepped out from the void step by step. With every step he took, the pressure became stronger.
He took a deep puff of the cigarette and swept his cold gaze across everyone.
Gongsun s.h.i.+ said in a low voice, “Those who have yet to arrive will be punished by lightning!”
As soon as he finished speaking, Gongsun s.h.i.+ casually waved his hand, and a large mirror appeared in the sky. Many scenes appeared within, and everyone could see them.
In an instant, black clouds started to gather in various places on the continent!
Some people still had the mentality of thinking they would be lucky enough to escape.
However, their thoughts were dashed when the thick purple lightning bolt fell.
For those who were punished, some chose to escape, while others chose to resist.
But it was useless.
Dead!
It was their only ending.
In the depths of the Great Zhou Royal Palace.
Deep underground.
The little monk was lying in a black coffin with his eyes closed.
It was as if he had fallen into a deep sleep…
The lightning in the outside world had nothing to do with him, and there were no dark clouds above the capital.
It was as if he did not exist at all…
All of the Heaven Ranks were shocked to see so many of them being killed in one go.
Even Su Wen could not help but sigh. This master was too powerful!
He did not know that this was not Gongsun s.h.i.+ that was strong.
The power of martial arts was about defying the heavens from the start.
Those who attempted to ascend to the heavens would not be tolerated by the heavens and earth.
Logically speaking, everyone present should have been punished by a lightning tribulation.
This lightning tribulation was difficult to overcome to begin with. It was possible that a human Heaven Rank expert would die from it as soon as he ascended to Heaven Rank.
However, in order to resist the demons, the Nine Saints of the Human Race had worked together to create a divine artifact that covered the sky.
This item could block the senses of heaven and earth, allowing the experts of the mortal world to ascend to the Heaven Rank without suffering from the lightning tribulation.
However, as a Saint, Gongsun s.h.i.+ could also let those disobedient people taste the power of the lightning tribulation through this thing.
Furthermore, the higher one’s cultivation was, the more powerful the Lightning Tribulation would be. It was not something that could be easily overcome even after reaching the Heaven Rank.
These people did not have any experience corresponding to the lightning tribulation at all. If they were to rashly suffer the tribulation, the probability of death was basically 100%!
No one could escape.
Under the might of the purple lightning, all those who had yet to arrive were struck to death.
It could be seen that it was even harder for ancient cultivators to ascend to the heavens.
Everyone looked at the lightning in the scene with lingering fear.
Looking back at Gongsun s.h.i.+, their hearts grew even more wary.
In their hearts, this person could easily kill all Heaven Rank experts, and even lock onto them from thousands of miles away. This was completely beyond their understanding.
It was simply too terrifying!
In reality, they were wrong. Gongsun s.h.i.+ could not do such a terrifying thing.
However, he had already said that those who did not come would die.
He only needed to narrow down the area covered by the sky and protect the people in front of him.
The Heavenly Dao would automatically find those who had yet to arrive and trigger the lightning tribulation for him!