Gu Shenggo: I'm Not a Bad Person

Prince Xue Xing wasted no words, leading the soldiers as they scrambled and fled the room, only to run into Ning Fengzhi and the others approaching from the opposite direction.

Seeing Prince Xue Xing in such a sorry state, along with the mutilated corpse inside the room, Ning Fengzhi and the others quickly guessed what had happened.

When they saw the eight pitch-black soul rings surrounding Gu Shenggo, their expressions changed drastically, shock flashing through their eyes.

"Eight ten-thousand-year soul rings... What kind of monster is this? He's even more terrifying than Spirit Hall's Holy Son was back then!"

Bone Douluo looked at the young, handsome Gu Shenggo and spoke in a low voice, his tone filled with alarm. He had thought Spirit Hall's Holy Son had already been the continent's greatest genius, yet today he had encountered an even more terrifying monster!

Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rou nodded in agreement. Back then, Spirit Hall's Holy Son, Qian Shiyu, had swept across the continent at the age of twelve. Even Titled Douluo had been no match for him, yet his soul ring configuration had only been three purple and five black rings.

Gu Shenggo turned to look at Ning Fengzhi and the others. They were the ones who had used their spiritual power to probe him earlier.

"Why have you come? Are you here for these Twin Snake Girls as well?"

Hearing the hostility in Gu Shenggo's voice, Ning Fengzhi and the others understood that he had mistaken them for people like Prince Xue Xing, those who intended to seize what they wanted by force. They hurriedly explained.

"Friend, please don't misunderstand. We did not come to trouble you. We came to apologize."

"An apology? I understand."

Gu Shenggo looked at Ning Fengzhi, and the displeasure on his face faded.

To be honest, Gu Shenggo did not hold much ill will toward Ning Fengzhi. He had met Ning Fengzhi a few times before. The man was kind, refined, charitable, and well regarded across the continent. In the ancient times of his previous life, he could have been called a gentleman.

Ning Fengzhi's wife, Ning Rou, approached gracefully with a jade box in her hands. She slowly opened it, and at that instant, a gentle blue light flashed. The air became moist, while a rich wave of Soul Power spread out, giving everyone the strange feeling of being immersed in the sea.

"A Sea Dragon Pearl."

Inside the jade box was a Sea Dragon Pearl taken from a ten-thousand-year merman. Though not as rare as a soul bone, it was still a scarce treasure. Its quality was excellent, azure blue throughout and covered in sea-like patterns, with wisps of water vapor drifting from it.

When worn by a water-element Soul Master, it could accelerate Soul Power cultivation.

This Sea Dragon Pearl had also been one of the auction items, valued at eight hundred and seventy thousand Gold Soul Coins.

"We inadvertently offended you earlier, so we have come to apologize. Please accept this Sea Dragon Pearl as compensation."

Ning Fengzhi spoke from the side, his voice apologetic and as pleasant as a spring breeze.

Gu Shenggo looked at the Sea Dragon Pearl and nodded slightly. He no longer intended to dwell on Bone Douluo probing him with spiritual power earlier.

After all, they had apologized and offered compensation. If he continued to fuss over it, he would only seem narrow-minded.

"Sect Master Ning is too courteous."

Though his words were polite, Gu Shenggo's hands moved quickly as he accepted the Sea Dragon Pearl.

Seeing that Gu Shenggo had accepted it, Ning Fengzhi revealed a faintly pleased smile before continuing.

"I wonder when you may be free to visit the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. I will prepare fine tea to welcome you."

Ning Fengzhi understood well that every additional friend meant an additional source of strength. Thus, he made friends widely throughout the continent and took in Soul Masters.

After all, without anyone to protect them, support-type Soul Masters were merely lambs awaiting slaughter before other Soul Masters.

"Another day. I just acquired a pair of Twin Snake Girls today, so I need to return and dote on them properly."

Gu Shenggo shook his head and politely declined. Rather than spend time visiting the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for tea, he would rather spend it doting on his Twin Snake Girls.

Ning Fengzhi and the others looked toward the Twin Snake Girls, who were trembling inside the iron cage. A trace of pity appeared in Ning Rou's eyes, but she understood what mattered and did not do anything foolishly self-righteous.

"Then we will not disturb you any further. May I ask your name?"

"Gu Shenggo." Gu Shenggo answered. Ning Fengzhi nodded, took out a Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect token from his Soul Tool, and handed it to Gu Shenggo. His voice remained gentle as he continued, "Please accept this token, Mr. Gu. With it, you may enter the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect without obstruction, and you will receive a fifty percent discount at all businesses under the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

Faced with Ning Fengzhi's goodwill, Gu Shenggo naturally accepted it, inwardly remarking that this man was worth befriending.

"Thank you for your kindness, Sect Master Ning."

Ning Fengzhi smiled and nodded. He said nothing further, turning to leave with Bone Douluo and his wife.

Gu Shenggo, meanwhile, looked at the Twin Snake Girls trembling in the iron cage, the smile on his lips growing deeper.

"Send them to Tianhe Hotel."

Gu Shenggo instructed Rajef. Rajef nodded respectfully and watched Gu Shenggo leave with Hu Yun and Bai Yujie.

Tianhe Hotel

In Room No. 9, Gu Shenggo played with the Chen Ge Pot as he looked at Hu Yun and Bai Yujie kneeling before him. He raised a hand and gently stroked Hu Yun's mature, beautiful face, asking softly, "Do you know why I killed Luo Ya?"

At the mention of Luo Ya, Hu Yun's voluptuous body trembled. She lowered her head even further, her voice becoming somewhat shaky.

"This servant does not know."

"Remember this. Since you are mine, I will not allow outsiders to hurt you."

Gu Shenggo continued softly. He could not be bothered with Hu Yun's past. He had killed Luo Ya mostly because Luo Ya had dared to threaten him; only a small part of it had been for Hu Yun and Bai Yujie.

Yet Hu Yun was deeply moved, believing that Gu Shenggo had killed Duke Luo Ya for their sake. Her face obediently followed Gu Shenggo's touch, like a well-behaved pet tamed by its master.

Half an hour later, Gu Shenggo's Twin Snake Girls were delivered.

Looking at the alluring Twin Snake Girls before him, each beautiful in her own way, Gu Shenggo's eyes were filled with affection.

She Qing'er lay trembling in her older sister's arms, looking at Gu Shenggo fearfully. She Yan'er, however, wore a stubborn expression and showed no fear of him. Her gaze was fierce as she held her younger sister close, like a mother protecting her young.

Both sisters wore iron collars around their slender necks, specially made by the auction house to prevent them from escaping.

"Don't be afraid. I'm not a bad person. I can hardly wait to dote on you both. How could I bear to hurt you?"

Gu Shenggo wore a kind smile, but to the sisters, that smile was as terrifying as a demon's grin.

She Yan'er held her sister tightly as her enchanting pale-purple snake tail swayed, drawing them farther away from Gu Shenggo.

This left him somewhat helpless. Although he was not exactly a good person, neither was he a bad one. He could not bring himself to use brutal methods to teach the two sisters a lesson.

Gu Shenggo raised his hand, gathering Soul Power and pulling the sisters through the air directly before him.

Seeing their panicked expressions, Gu Shenggo reached between their necks and removed their iron collars, revealing their fair, delicate necks.

Gu Shenggo gently caressed She Yan'er and She Qing'er's snow-white necks. They felt exceptionally soft and smooth beneath his fingers, and he could even feel their bodies trembling in fear.

"Be good, don't be afraid. Let your master properly examine your bodies and see whether those people hurt you."

(Cough, cough, cough... Cough, cough, cough~)