Back in Cloud Hidden Town on Xiaoxiang Peak, Sun Jiangman's younger brother Sun Da, told Gu Chen that his sister had many suitors, all of whom were descendants of ancient martial arts families, and all of them possessed considerable strength and family background.
Hearing Wei Zizhou say this again, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.
Indeed, it's not surprising that Sun Jiangman has strong suitors given her looks, but this doesn't put pressure on Gu Chen. After all, given his level, how could he be easily influenced by such words?
But what Wei Zizhou didn't know was that, after saying that, seeing Gu Chen deep in thought, Wei Zizhou mocked again, "I'm a few years older than you. Take my advice, remove the poison from my body now, and obediently go down the mountain, and I can pretend nothing happened..."
Wei Zizhou, who had been speaking eloquently, noticed Gu Chen's sharp gaze and immediately gave an awkward smile, stopping his words and saying, "Anyway, I've said what I needed to say. Whether you listen or not is up to you."
"The Aristocratic Family Assembly should be starting soon, let's go."
Gu Chen said calmly, "I'm going down."
Wei Zizhou hesitated, but seeing that Gu Chen had already gone downstairs, he could only follow.
Upon seeing the two descend, Tang Tiandong had someone lead Gu Chen and the others up the mountain path. Once they reached the Jade Belt Road, they were allowed to continue on their own. It was clear that this Aristocratic Family Assembly was very formal; every fifty meters along the mountain path, there was something resembling a flag planted on both sides. As they went deeper, the scenery became increasingly compact. After walking for about two and a half hours, they entered the interior of Leisurely Mountain, where there was a high platform for resting, furnished with stone tables and chairs, and so on.
Just then, Gu Chen saw a group of people ahead.
It turned out to be someone from the Sun Family.
Sun Jiangman, Sun Da, and Uncle Ma and the others.
"I didn't expect them to have just come up the mountain too." Gu Chen's expression was surprised, but he quickly remembered that the Aristocratic Family Assembly should have started today, and Sun Jiangman had said before that they had a family mission, so they had arrived in Tong City in advance. They should have gone to make friends with the aristocratic families and sects in Tong City, or even toured Tong City.
Only today did they begin their ascent of the mountain.
Although he saw Sun Jiangman and her group, Gu Chen did not intend to go up and greet them at that moment, but instead followed them at a distance.
Your goddess has appeared!
Wei Zizhou recognized Sun Jiangman and immediately laughed, saying, "Aren't you going to go and fawn over her?"
"Does this Leisurely Mountain have several mountain paths and checkpoints?"
Gu Chen didn't answer but asked a question instead, since he hadn't seen anyone from the Sun Family come up the mountain just now.
"There are three," Wei Zizhou said. "They must have come from another mountain path, but here you have to walk. They all have to get off the vehicle when they reach the checkpoint."
"I see." Gu Chen nodded.
As they got closer to the rest platform, Sun Jiangman and the others clearly wanted to go over and rest for a bit.
However, the Kang family members, including Kang Zuoqing, whom Gu Chen had seen from the balcony at noon, were also there, but those nine people had occupied all three stone tables and benches.
When they saw the Sun Family family members approaching, they didn't even lift their eyelids.
"The Kang Family is really domineering."
Standing beside Gu Chen, Wei Zizhou saw this scene in the distance and couldn't help but mutter something.
After all, the mountain path was difficult to traverse, and this high platform was meant to be a place for rest. The way Kang Zuoqing and his group acted clearly showed that they didn't take anyone else seriously.
Gu Chen remained expressionless and did not respond.
At this moment, Sun Jiangman and the others in front exchanged glances. Uncle Ma stepped forward, walked over to them, and stood in front of Kang Zuoqing, his attitude quite polite. "Young Master Kang, could you make room for us to rest for a bit?"
Kang Zuoqing yawned, glanced at Uncle Ma indifferently, and uttered a single word.
"Roll!"
These words made Uncle Ma's expression change instantly.
Suppressing his anger, Uncle Ma said, "Young Master Kang, this is a place where everyone can rest. You've taken up so many spots, so it's not unreasonable for you to give one up to our young master and young lady so they can rest for a bit, is it?"
"I think this is outrageous!" Kang Zuoqing said calmly, "Furthermore, even if you want my people to give up their seats, your young lady should come in person. Who do you think you are, a mere servant, to dare speak to me like that?!"
"You!" Uncle Ma was furious, but considering the disparity in their status and the fact that the Kang Family outnumbered them, he didn't dare to make a move.
Sun Da was extremely displeased at this moment and angrily retorted, "Kang Zuoqing, do you think this is your Kang Family? This is Leisurely Mountain. We are all here to attend the Aristocratic Family Assembly. Why are you letting your servants occupy so many seats!"
"Young Master Sun..." Kang Zuoqing smiled faintly, first giving him a casual glance, then waving his hand fiercely!
Bang!
A burst of energy rippled through the space, like a rapidly spinning tornado, and arrived in front of Sun Da in an instant!
Sun Da looked horrified and, unable to dodge in time, was knocked to the ground from a distance!
"Sun Da!" Sun Jiangman exclaimed in shock. He first helped Sun Da up, then glared angrily at Kang Zuoqing and said, "What are you doing?"
Uncle Ma and Sister-in-law Hua were also surprised that Kang Zuoqing would dare to make a move. The two of them stood in front of Sun Da and the others, their faces darkening, and they adopted an attack stance.
brush--
At this moment, the people behind Kang Zuoqing also stood up and stood on both sides of Kang Zuoqing.
In just one exchange, tensions rose, and the atmosphere became extremely tense. However, in terms of sheer presence, the Kang Family's side was clearly far superior!
Sun Da lay on the ground, and it took him a long time to catch his breath.
His strength was too weak, and he was not on the same level as Kang Zuoqing at all, so he was in great pain. Sun Jiangman channeled some Inner Breath into him before turning to look at Kang Zuoqing, who was sitting steadily on the stone bench.
"What are you doing?!" Sun Jiangman shouted angrily.
"If I remember correctly, among the younger generation of the Sun Family, only you, Sun Jiangman, are worthy of being mentioned." Kang Zuoqing stood up calmly, clapped her hands, and said, "As for Sun Da? Heh, he's just Liu Xu's lackey. How dare he talk to me like that? If you, as his older sister, can't teach him a lesson, then I'll teach him a lesson myself."
As he spoke, Kang Zuoqing was extremely arrogant, his brows furrowed with conceit.
"You!" Sun Jiangman exclaimed angrily.
"By the way, I heard you arrived in Tong City a few days ago. You must have been visiting various places. Why don't you come and pay me a visit?" Kang Zuoqing raised an eyebrow and said calmly, "Our Kang Family also has a branch in Tong City. I've been waiting at home for several days, but I haven't seen Miss Sun's visiting card. What a pity."
When Kang Zuoqing said that last sentence, there was a hint of flippancy in his voice, the meaning of which was self-evident, causing Sun Jiangman's pretty face to change.