Although Wei Zizhou was forcing himself to be brave, Uncle Tang didn't suspect anything. Instead, he chuckled and said, "Judging from your appearance, you must have come without telling your family. Does your older brother know?"
"I don't know," Wei Zizhou said. "Uncle Tang, you can't tell my older brother."
"Don't worry, we're all from sects in Tong City, how could we possibly betray you, Young Master Wei?" Uncle Tang grew even brighter.
This man is named Tang Tiandong. He is from the Tang Family of Tong City and has a very good relationship with the Clear Water Sect.
Therefore, it is only natural that he got to know Wei Zizhou.
"Huh..."
But at that moment, Tang Tiandong noticed Gu Chen in the driver's seat and asked in surprise, "Who is this?"
"This is my friend." Wei Zizhou wished Tang Tiandong would slap Gu Chen to death, but remembering that his life was still in Gu Chen's hands, he coughed and introduced Gu Chen, "This is Tang Tiandong, an elder of the Tang Family in Tong City. In Tong City, the Tang Family is one of the most powerful families, belonging to a second-star sect in Huaxia."
"Young Master Wei even brought people to visit the Aristocratic Family Assembly? But this young master seems to be too young." Tang Tiandong frowned.
"Yes, my friend comes from a remote rural area. He's known a bit of martial arts since he was a child, and he said he's never seen anything like it before, so he wanted to come and broaden his horizons," Wei Zizhou said.
"Oh?" Tang Tiandong said, "So, you're not a young master from a prominent family?"
"He's kind of a country bumpkin," Wei Zizhou said. "I'd appreciate it if Uncle Tang could do me a favor."
"Since Young Master Wei has spoken, we will naturally grant him this favor. However, young brother, entering the mountains is different from your remote village; you must abide by the rules. The grand gathering is about to begin, and all those present are talented individuals and martial artists from the Land of Heaven and Earth. Be careful not to speak carelessly."
Tang Tiandong said this last sentence to Gu Chen.
Gu Chen nodded but did not answer.
The Tang Family and the Wei Family had a good relationship. Seeing that Gu Chen did not answer him, Tang Tiandong thought that the other party was rather aloof and did not mind.
Wei Zizhou, standing to the side, sneered.
A young master from a prestigious family? Is there such a thing as a poor and down-on-his-luck young master from a prestigious family? I've never even heard of the name of my Clear Water Sect. What a load of rubbish! If I weren't being held hostage, I would have had him tied up long ago.
"You've driven up the mountain road, would you like to rest for a bit, have lunch, and then I'll have someone take you up again this afternoon?"
Tang Tiandong inquired.
Before Wei Zizhou could answer, Gu Chen said, "That's excellent."
Tang Tiandong nodded and instructed someone to lead them to the villa area nearby. After parking the car, he let the two of them do as they pleased. After going upstairs, Wei Zizhou originally wanted to go down to find Tang Tiandong, but after being glared at fiercely by Gu Chen, he obediently followed him into the room.
Who exactly are you?
Wei Zizhou was furious and said, "Why are you taking me hostage?"
"I just need your help. Don't worry, I'm a person of my word. Once I get up there, I'll naturally remove the poison from your body." Gu Chen said calmly, "Now you can protect me. I just got off the plane at dawn and rushed here, so I need to recuperate."
Wei Zizhou was furious. This kid was too awful; he treated him like a servant.
However, when Wei Zizhou saw Gu Chen meditating, with a thin layer of mist rising around him like a ribbon floating in the sky, he was surprised again.
What kind of martial art is this?
He cautiously tried to approach, but was blasted away the moment he stepped within three meters of Gu Chen.
The invisible ripples spread out like waves, and with Gu Chen at the center, the entire area seemed to have an additional layer of energy barrier.
"This is fucking weird."
As a martial artist and the direct descendant of the Clear Water Sect, Wei Zizhou was quite knowledgeable. But he had never seen anyone cultivate like Gu Chen, with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth flowing towards his body as if it were free.
Even though the enormous vortex is invisible to the naked eye, it can still be clearly felt.
This sight made Wei Zizhou suddenly realize something. No wonder this kid had the cultivation of the Late Bone-Forge Realm; it turned out that this technique was so domineering.
Gu Chen was woken up by the sound of the car.
It was past noon when a commotion arose outside.
After finishing his practice, Gu Chen went to the balcony and looked outside.
Three cars drove along the mountain road to the parking lot, making quite a spectacle. Several martial artists then stepped out of the cars, led by a young man with handsome features but an air of arrogance. Tang Tiandong then stepped out and, upon seeing this man, immediately became even more enthusiastic than when he had faced them the day before.
The young man's bodyguards were at least at the Late Bone-Forge Realm, and there were eight of them in total. Seeing that he greeted Tang Tiandong in a lukewarm manner, and that his bodyguards only said a few words before going directly up the mountain, their identities must be extraordinary.
"That man's name is Kang Zuoqing." Wei Zizhou stepped out onto the balcony, looking at Gu Chen's surprised expression, and said, "You come from the countryside, so you must not have heard of the Kang Family's great name, right? In the Land of Heaven and Earth, they are second only to the Six Great Families. And Kang Zuoqing is very strong; at the last Aristocratic Family Assembly, he ranked among the top five on the Tiger Ranking."
"No wonder." Gu Chen nodded; such a status certainly gave them reason to be proud. But then, as if remembering something, he suddenly asked, "What are the Six Great Families?"
"The Six Great Families are families in the Land of Heaven and Earth, including aristocratic families and sects."
Wei Zizhou said, "However, there's no need for someone of your status to know too much. In short, those Six Great Families generally don't operate in the secular world."
"This Aristocratic Family Assembly is a competition for the Tiger Ranking, isn't it?" Gu Chen asked calmly. "Is the Sun Family here?"
"The Sun Family? The Sun Family from the Land of Heaven and Earth? Of course they're coming!" Wei Zizhou was taken aback, then looked at Gu Chen with surprise and said, "I didn't expect you to have some knowledge. The Sun Family has a genius named Sun Jiangman, who shone brightly on the Tiger Ranking last time. How did you know that?"
I've met him once.
"I see. I haven't seen that woman before, but I've heard she's quite beautiful and has the Sun Family as her backer, making her a top figure among the rising stars. So, you're here because of her?"
Wei Zizhou
At this point, he suddenly remembered something and sneered, "Kid, although I'm not as strong as you, and your cultivation is quite good for your age, you should still give up on that idea. Sun Jiangman is not someone you can aspire to."
Gu Chen recalled Sun Jiangman's younger brother Sun Da, whose tone of voice seemed similar to Wei Zizhou's, and said calmly, "How do you know?"
"Because you're not good enough for her!" Wei Zizhou said arrogantly. "Whether it's family background or appearance, Sun Jiangman is second to none. Not to mention the secular world, even in the Land of Heaven and Earth, she has countless suitors. You come to the Aristocratic Family Assembly to find her after only one meeting? You've got some nerve."
At this moment, Wei Zizhou finally understood Gu Chen's purpose in coming to Leisurely Mountain, and his disdain grew even stronger.
Who is Sun Jiangman?
How could I possibly be interested in a country bumpkin?
Even if it were their Clear Water Sect, even if it were his elder brother, Sun Jiangman probably wouldn't take them seriously.
"Is that so?"
Gu Chen turned his head and glanced at Wei Zizhou: "Do you think those suitors you mentioned are good enough for you?"