"Thank you, thank you, Young Master Gu."
Zhao Haiqing was in tears. Although Gu Chen did not allow him to kneel, he still bowed deeply to Gu Chen at a ninety-degree angle, showing the utmost sincerity.
This time, Gu Chen did not stop him. Instead, he let him perform the ceremony before helping him up and sitting him to the side.
"I have something to do, so I'll be leaving now."
Gu Chen said, "Boss Zhao, you should rest well. Contact me again when your daughter has recovered. Also, please give my regards to Brother Ming."
"Yes, yes."
Watching Gu Chen leave, Zhao Haiqing felt a mix of emotions, but mostly she was happy and excited.
This time, the Liu Family came with great force, and we thought we were doomed, but unexpectedly, we turned misfortune into blessing.
He turned to look at his daughter, stroking her hair, and murmured, "Zhao Mo'er, the Zhao Family's future rests on your shoulders..."
After leaving the hospital, Gu Chen prepared to return to Zhao Bo's villa without stopping.
It's already past eleven o'clock, and the moon and stars are sparse in the sky above Zhou City. As summer approaches, the weather is starting to become unpredictable, and tomorrow will probably be cloudy again.
Just as Gu Chen was about to hail a taxi and leave, his Divine Sense suddenly stirred.
Then, he said calmly, "Who are you, acting so suspiciously? Please come out and show yourself."
"Good lad."
With a muffled groan, a man in his forties emerged from around the corner of the street in the distance.
Instead of a suit and tie, the man wore a rather old-fashioned long gown with a row of buttons, covering himself completely. He also wore a baseball cap that covered half of his face, revealing a hooked nose and slightly thin lips beneath a mustache, giving him an air of coldness.
"Is something the matter?"
Gu Chen glanced at him and said calmly.
The man chuckled softly and said, "I've heard about what happened in Zhou City today. At such a young age, you were able to defeat the Liu Family, Wuji Manor, and Steel Tremor Sect. You are indeed a formidable young man. But youthful arrogance is unforgivable; you must also know when to advance and retreat."
By the end, the man's voice had taken on a hint of ferocity.
"Are you sick?" Gu Chen frowned and said, "Do I know you?"
"Boy, don't be so arrogant!" The man looked at Gu Chen haughtily and said, "If you knew who I am, you wouldn't dare speak like that."
"Sorry, I'm not interested in knowing." Gu Chen shook his head and turned to leave.
Although the man blocked his way and had a bad attitude, Gu Chen didn't sense much murderous intent from him. In addition, since his origins were unknown, Gu Chen didn't want to pay any more attention to him.
Whoosh!
Just as he was about to leave, a burst of energy shot out and struck Gu Chen's side.
A small hole suddenly appeared in the asphalt road, and wisps of white dust rose up.
Gu Chen narrowed his eyes, then turned his head and said, "You know magic?"
Although it was just a burst of energy, Gu Chen sensed the fluctuations of the five elements; it wasn't purely a martial arts technique.
"Let me introduce myself, my name is Li Mu." The man said calmly only after Gu Chen turned around, "This attack isn't much of a spell; it's just a glimpse into the Dao."
"That's true. You're only at the Middle Revolving Illumination Realm. Using spells is a bit difficult for you," Gu Chen nodded.
Li Mu was merely being modest, but he didn't expect Gu Chen to respond with such an arrogant remark, which immediately angered him. However, he didn't know that Gu Chen wasn't being sarcastic; he genuinely had the right to say those words.
Li Mu coldly replied, "I came here out of kindness to give you some pointers, but you are so arrogant and ignorant. Didn't your elders teach you what it means to apply what you've learned, and what it means to respect your elders?"
"My master only taught me that strength is paramount," Gu Chen said calmly.
Li Mu roared, "Arrogant! What kind of master dares to instruct a junior like this! It's utterly outrageous, contrary to the Dao, and your killing intent is too strong! No wonder you were raised to be like this!"
Given Li Mu's power and status in Huaxia, who wouldn't respectfully address him as "senior"?
Gu Chen's arrogance infuriated him.
But upon hearing this, a sharp glint flashed in Gu Chen's eyes, and he said, "Slap yourself in the face, or I'll take matters into my own hands."
Luo Yunxi, Gu Chen's master, was someone he deeply revered, like a deity!
This man can humiliate him, but he cannot say a single bad word about Luo Yunxi!
"What a joke! Do you think I'm like Ning Yufeng?" Li Mu scoffed, "Since you're so arrogant, then I'll teach you a lesson on behalf of your elders."
With that, he shot out, creating a gust of wind, and charged towards Gu Chen!
Li Mu's strength is indeed remarkable, making him one of the best in Huaxia. He is only one step away from the Late Revolving Illumination Realm, meaning he is almost ready to step into the Late Revolving Illumination Realm!
This level of skill is rare even in the entire Huaxia arts world!
"Confounding Heart Tiger Dao Fist!"
The move he used was called "Confounding Heart Tiger Dao Fist," one of his most proficient and top-tier martial arts techniques!
In truth, with his strength, using it to teach a junior a lesson was a bit of an overreaction. And that was also his thought. So when he made his move, although the wind from his fist was howling, he only used 60% of his power, compressing the airflow around Gu Chen, intending only to punish him slightly.
However, Gu Chen did not dodge or flinch in the face of this punch. Instead, he stood still, as if he was stunned by the power of Li Mu's punch.
Li Mu shook his head inwardly. A child is still a child after all, too naive! His arrogant words just now were nothing but youthful recklessness. At this moment, Li Mu even wanted to hold back a little to avoid seriously injuring Gu Chen.
But the next moment, his thought vanished completely!
Although Gu Chen had murderous intent just now, to be honest, given Li Mu's status and arrogance, how could he possibly agree to Gu Chen's "rude" request? If it weren't for the old Daoist's telepathic message to him, he would never have slapped himself in the face.
A glint of shrewdness flashed in the old Daoist's eyes as he said calmly, "If I don't let you do this, do you think you can get away unscathed?"
Li Mu was particularly unconvinced, saying, "Why can't we escape unscathed? Does he think he can kill me? Besides, isn't Master here?"
The old Daoist priest glanced at him, his tone tinged with disappointment, and said, "You saw it yourself in the fight just now; you were no match for him! He only used his Divine Sense to subdue you. What makes you think you can fight others? Besides... even if I were to intervene, I probably wouldn't stand a chance!"
"How is that possible!"
Upon hearing this, Li Mu was speechless and said, "Master, you must be joking. You are one of the Three Sages of the Mystery Gate! That kid can't possibly beat you?"
The Mystery Gate, the Three Sages!
If Gu Chen were here, he would be shocked too!
Li Mu and the old Daoist priest—the old man is actually quite old!
"That kid, I can't see through him!" The old Daoist shook his head, his brows furrowed, and his face was full of solemnity. He said, "Even if his cultivation is not as good as mine, I always feel that he has other tricks up his sleeve, and his Divine Sense makes me feel uneasy."
"Master, you're joking too much."