"I see."
Hearing this, Gu Chen nodded and asked, "What level of family is your Sun Family family?"
"Average, I guess." Sun Jiangman pondered for a moment and said, "Last time I participated in the Aristocratic Family Assembly, I ranked in the sixties. This time, in order to compete for resources, the family's goal for me is to enter the top ten of the Tiger Ranking."
Gu Chen nodded. Five years ago, Sun Jiangman was only in her early twenties, so her cultivation level was probably not very high. It was normal for her to be ranked in the sixties. But this time, she already has the strength of the Late Xiantian Realm, so she might be able to reach the top ten of the Tiger Ranking.
"If you could participate in this Aristocratic Family Assembly, you would definitely be number one on the Tiger Ranking, and might even have a chance to challenge the Dragon Ranking." Sun Jiangman sighed with a hint of regret in his eyes, "However, you have lost all your power now, so I won't blame you for not going."
"This must be what they call 'the heavens are jealous of talent,'" Gu Chen sighed as well.
Sun Jiangman rolled her eyes and said, "I've never seen anyone as shameless as you."
Gu Chen knew what Sun Jiangman was hesitating about: she was afraid that seeing those outstanding young men would make her feel inferior and damage her self-esteem. However, Sun Da had already told him that there would be countless suitors at the Aristocratic Family Assembly, so why wouldn't he go?
"Of course I'm going." Gu Chen smiled faintly and said, "I've never participated before, so I'll go and broaden my horizons."
"Alright then." Sun Jiangman smiled broadly, though she secretly hoped Gu Chen would come along too. "Let's pack up and get ready to go. It'll take at least half a day to get to Tong City from here."
"I have nothing to pack, I'm penniless." Gu Chen shrugged, then asked, "Why is it in Tong City?"
"Actually, the location of each aristocratic family's gathering is different. I don't know why they chose a place outside the Land of Heaven and Earth this time," Sun Jiangman. "If you want to go, I'll have Uncle Ma drive you."
Is the Aristocratic Family Assembly being held in the next few days?
Gu Chen frowned and asked.
"About ten more days," Sun Jiangman said, squeezing her cute nose. "But you know, these aristocratic families are all troublesome. Besides the competition, there are all sorts of miscellaneous matters. I didn't want to come so soon, but I had no choice. My family insisted that I come now, with a child in tow."
"About ten days?"
Gu Chen thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll come over when the conference starts."
"Aren't you going now?" Sun Jiangman in surprise.
Gu Chen said, "No, I came here on business, and now that it's resolved, I need to return to Zhou City first."
Seeing Sun Jiangman's suspicious expression, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated, Gu Chen smiled, knowing what she was thinking, but he didn't expose her. Instead, he asked, "You're not angry with me anymore, are you?"
"What's done is done, what's there for me to be angry about?"
Sun Jiangman's expression was extremely complicated.
Although Gu Chen did it to save her, Sun Jiangman still ended up taking advantage of Gu Chen, and a huge one at that, so she had no choice but to accept her fate.
Gu Chen took out the Pendant of the Luo River Goddess and asked, "Where did you get this?"
"A stranger gave it to me," Sun Jiangman. "It doesn't belong to our Sun Family. We were originally going to Tong City, but one night on the way, someone appeared in my hotel room and gave me this."
"It's a woman?" Gu Chen's heart skipped a beat.
"Yes," Sun Jiangman replied subconsciously, then asked in surprise, "How did you know?"
Gu Chen didn't answer, but his heart began to pound faster!
It's Master!
It must be Luo Yunxi!
In this life, he has never met Luo Yunxi, so how does she know him?
Moreover, they even gave Sun Jiangman such an important token of the Heartless Sect!
By the way, Master is an expert in the I Ching and the Eight Trigrams. In her previous life, Master told him that she was attracted by the hexagrams when she passed through Zhou City in Huaxia!
Master, now that you know I've been reborn, why don't you come find me now!
Gu Chen was so excited that his body trembled!
His outburst and sentimental demeanor made Sun Jiangman feel a little uncomfortable. She pursed her lips and asked, "Do you know that woman?"
"Know!"
"What's your relationship?" Sun Jiangman's heart tightened, and her voice sounded slightly different.
"Is there anything she wants to tell you?" Gu Chen asked instead of answering.
Although she was annoyed by Gu Chen's attitude, Sun Jiangman was still somewhat frightened by his bloodshot eyes. "That person told me that coming to the Xiaoxiang Peak would be beneficial to our Sun Family, but now we haven't seen any benefits, and instead, we've gotten ourselves into a lot of trouble."
"Benefits?" Gu Chen murmured to himself, "Master, are you asking me to take care of the Sun Family?"
"What did you say?" Sun Jiangman didn't hear clearly.
"It's nothing." Gu Chen raised his head, took a deep breath, and said, "This pendant belongs to me now, but in exchange, I have something for you."
Before Sun Jiangman could ask, Gu Chen took out a Shennong Grass and handed it to Sun Jiangman.
"This is..." Sun Jiangman initially acted nonchalantly, but soon, shock appeared on her pretty face, and she couldn't help but exclaim, "Shennong Grass!"
A few minutes later, Gu Chen got into the car and sat in the back seat next to Sun Jiangman, just like yesterday. Sun Da, on the other hand, had a livid face, didn't say a word, and didn't even want to look at Gu Chen.
Gu Chen was naturally delighted. If it weren't for Sun Jiangman's sake, he would have slapped this young master until he begged for his parents long ago. With Gu Chen's status, why would he be afraid of a mere Sun Da?
They traveled in silence, and the train soon left Cloud Hidden Town, heading towards Tong City.
About three hours later, Gu Chen suddenly said, "Uncle Ma, take a look at the rearview mirror."
"What's wrong?" Sun Jiangman asked.
Gu Chen shook his head and said, "There are three cars following us. Something's not right."
Uncle Ma looked around as instructed and saw many cars behind him, but he didn't know which three Gu Chen was referring to.
"Are you a charlatan? Do you have eyes in the back of your head?" Sun Da sneered from the side.
Gu Chen ignored him and said in a deep voice, "Try speeding it up."
Uncle Ma glanced at the young lady, and seeing Sun Jiangman nod, he stepped on the gas and sped up. Just as Gu Chen had said, three Buick sedans followed closely behind, forming a triangular pattern and slowing down the vehicles behind them.
Who are these people?
Sun Jiangman also noticed this, a cold glint flashing across her pretty face, and she said in a deep voice.
"They're probably targeting you." Gu Chen shrugged and said, "Uncle Ma, speed up. This is a mountain road; let's see if we can shake them off."
"Alright!" Uncle Ma nodded and said, "Miss, Young Master, Young Master, please be seated."
This SUV was imported and modified, capable of accelerating to 100 mph in five seconds. It was already going quite fast, and when Uncle Ma stepped on the gas, he immediately left the three cars behind him far behind.