Who is it?
Gu Chen asked curiously.
Wang Hu said with a wry smile, "Brother Gu, get out of the car first. They're from the Xiao Family."
Actually, even without Wang Hu's reminder, Gu Chen had already seen it. He saw several people getting out of the cars ahead, and Gu Chen recognized the middle-aged man in the lead. It was Xiao Guang from the Xiao Family, Xiao Zhuxin's father.
"Mr. Wang, thank you for your hard work."
Xiao Guang and the rest of the Xiao Family family quickly approached the jeep. Xiao Guang saw Wang Hu driving and spoke up.
"Boss Xiao," Wang Hu greeted him.
Hua Yumo also got out of the car and called out, "Uncle Xiao."
"So Miss Hua is here too." Xiao Guang saw Hua Yumo, nodded, and said, "I rushed over as soon as I received the news. Is my daughter alright?"
"Miss Xiao is alright," Wang Hu said. "However, we weren't much help this time. If you should thank someone, you should thank Brother Gu; he's the one who rescued Miss Xiao."
"Brother Gu? Which Brother Gu?" Xiao Guang was taken aback.
Just then, Gu Chen opened the back door and got out of the car.
"It's you?" Xiao Guang finally noticed Gu Chen, his face showing surprise. "You've returned to the Shangjing?"
"Uncle Xiao," Gu Chen said with a faint smile, "Long time no see."
Xiao Guang had a square face, thick eyebrows, and large eyes. He was nearly 1.85 meters tall and exuded a magnanimous and authoritative aura.
Back when they were in the Shangjing, Gu Beichi lost power, and Xiao Guang was the Xiao Family member who was most in favor of severing ties with Gu Beichi.
However, in this life, because he was Xiao Zhuxin's father, Gu Chen did not show him any displeasure.
"It has been quite a while." Xiao Guang grunted, seemingly not wanting to acknowledge Gu Chen, but then suddenly remembered something and frowned, saying, "Was it you who rescued my daughter?"
"It's Gu Chen!" Hua Yumo nodded and said, "When Wang Hu, the brothers, and I arrived, the battle over there was already over."
"How is this possible?!" Xiao Guang exclaimed in disbelief, "He rescued my daughter all by himself?"
The information he received indicated that Xiao Zhuxin was kidnapped by a group of ruthless mercenaries. He had watched Gu Chen grow up since he was a child, and Gu Chen didn't even know martial arts. How could he possibly have rescued Xiao Zhuxin from those people? It was impossible for him to have become so powerful after only half a year in Zhou City, right?
Thinking about this, Xiao Guang found the idea utterly ridiculous.
It's true!
Seeing Xiao Guang's skepticism, Hua Yumo felt a little uncomfortable and said, "Although Wang Hu's special forces arrived immediately, by the time we arrived, everyone, including Grizzly Bear, had already been dealt with by Gu Chen. Uncle Xiao, if you want to thank someone, you should thank Gu Chen; he's a young Grandmaster!"
Young Grandmaster?
Upon hearing this, Xiao Guang almost burst out laughing.
How many young Grandmaster have there been throughout the entire history of Huaxia?
Even if you count them all, you probably wouldn't be able to count them on your fingers!
As for Gu Chen, he had practically watched him grow up since he was a child. Gu Chen didn't even know martial arts, yet he was a young Grandmaster?! Moreover, his father, Gu Beichi, wouldn't have been expelled from the Gu Changfeng Gu Family if he hadn't failed to break through to the Revolving Illumination Realm and wasted too many family resources!
This guy is hardly even Initiation Realm. Could it be that he went to Zhou City and somehow managed to switch places with someone else?
"Gu Chen, I didn't expect you to be back in the Shangjing."
Xiao Guang didn't take these words to heart at all, smiled faintly, and said, "Give me the Zhuxin."
"Uncle Xiao, have you offended anyone recently?"
Gu Chen did not immediately hand Xiao Zhuxin over to her, but instead asked a question.
"You want to ask about the kidnapping?" Xiao Guang chuckled and said, "Gu Chen, that's not something you should be thinking about. I thank you for bringing Zhuxin back. Give Zhuxin to me, and I'll treat you to dinner next time."
"Uncle, this matter is of great importance." Gu Chen said calmly, "I don't want to entrust Zhuxin to someone who can't guarantee her safety, so please bear with me."
"What do you mean?" Xiao Guang's face darkened. "Gu Chen, I am Zhuxin's father! She is my daughter! What do you mean you can't guarantee her safety? If I can't protect her, do you think you can?"
"Yes." Gu Chen nodded and said, "If you could have protected her, this wouldn't have happened today. If I hadn't found out by chance and arrived in time, who knows what would have become of Zhuxin?"
"Joke!"
Xiao Guang laughed in anger, saying, "Gu Chen, even your father wouldn't dare speak to me like that. Alright, I'll forgive your rudeness because you're still young! But don't be ungrateful!"
As he spoke, Xiao Guang walked towards the car door.
But Gu Chen showed no intention of moving, standing motionless at the car door.
"Get out of my way!" Xiao Guang frowned and said, "Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite!"
"Uncle Xiao, out of consideration for you being Zhuxin's father, I won't lay a hand on you. But you must promise me you won't let Zhuxin get hurt, otherwise I won't hand her over to you."
Xiao Zhuxin was one of the people Gu Chen valued most, but he didn't care about Xiao Guang.
At his level as Divine Emperor, unless it's someone he cares about, the rest of the mortal world are nothing but fleeting clouds, naturally not worthy of his attention.
"You little brat, you don't know what's good for you, daring to lecture me!"
Xiao Guang was furious. He had already been tolerant enough. Did Gu Chen think that just because he helped Wang Hu save his daughter, he dared to boss him around?
Who does he think he is!
Thinking of this, Xiao Guang grunted and released his aura!
Like a torrent, it surged forth, crashing fiercely towards Gu Chen! However, Gu Chen remained unmoved, his face cold and his resolve as firm as a mountain!
"Huh..."
Xiao Guang was taken aback.
He was, after all, a martial artist at the Late Bone-Forge Realm. Although he had deliberately restrained himself a bit earlier because Gu Chen was a junior, he really didn't understand. Even so, how could he not even be able to shake off Gu Chen's footsteps?
"Boss Xiao, Brother Gu."
Wang Hu stepped in to smooth things over, saying, "We're all concerned about Miss Xiao, so it's best if we all stay peaceful. Why don't we get in the car and talk?"
"Your car isn't big enough." Out of consideration for the Hua Family, Xiao Guang gave Wang Hu face and said, "I brought people and a car with me. Give me the Zhuxin, and I'll visit the Hua Family another day to express my gratitude."
"Actually, this matter has little to do with our Hua Family," Wang Hu said with a wry smile. "Miss Xiao was truly rescued by Brother Gu. Mr. Xiao, if you want her, you can only ask Brother Gu."
After a pause, Wang Hu looked at Gu Chen again and said, "Brother Gu, Boss Xiao is Zhuxin's father. Since he's here to pick her up, why don't you..."
"It doesn't matter whose identity you are." Gu Chen interrupted Wang Hu, saying, "Brother Hu, this matter has nothing to do with you. I can handle it myself. Uncle Xiao, I heard you're planning to accept the Li Family's marriage proposal. Do you know what the Li Family's true intentions are? If you're going to push Zhuxin into a fire pit, then I won't let you take her away now!"