"Qingshan, you've really made up your mind!"
At the foot of Mount Dayan, in Teng Village, Gu Sheng spoke to Teng Qingshan with utmost solemnity.
Teng Qingshan nodded. "Cousin, I've thought it over. As for the journey to the North Sea, I still need to make it there on my own, step by step."
"All right!"
Gu Sheng gave a slight nod. He had actually more or less expected Teng Qingshan to make this decision. Teng Qingshan's choice not to rely on his strength to travel to the North Sea had a great deal to do with his independent and self-reliant nature. But it was precisely because of this that he would be able to achieve glorious accomplishments in the future.
True experts had never relied on powerful backers. They had grown step by step through their own efforts. Gu Sheng's interference had caused some changes in Teng Qingshan's fate, but it had not deviated too far from the original path. At the very least, he had grown stronger than Teng Qingshan of the original story had at the same stage.
However, according to the original course of events, the journey to the North Sea was the true beginning of Teng Qingshan's rise and his ascent onto the top stage of the Nine Provinces. He had to walk this road himself for the results to be better.
"Since you've already made your decision, I won't say anything more!"
Gu Sheng smiled. Suddenly, a teasing look flashed across his face. He patted Teng Qingshan on the shoulder. "But, Qingshan, who are you planning to go with this time? Your childhood sweetheart, Xiaojun, or that deeply devoted Miss Qing..."
"Cousin!"
Teng Qingshan's words caught in his throat. He looked awkward and uneasy. "Cousin, you should worry about yourself! Auntie even went to