Chapter 337: 337. Chapter 337: Sincere Heart for Sincere Heart?

337. Chapter 337: Sincere Heart for Sincere Heart?

When he heard Gu Zhangjun blurt out those words, the middle‑aged man's mouth twitched.

This kid, can't he think before he speaks or acts? Just like before in the Lian Dan Shi.

Gu Zhangjun seemed oblivious to the middle‑aged man's expression and said on his own, "Huang Shu, with your Grandmaster strength, killing an alchemist is a piece of cake, isn't it? That Changkong fellow can try to block you, but he can't."

"Fifth Young Master, you're right, but haven't you considered the consequences of doing this?"

"Consequences?"

Gu Zhangjun curled his lip, "What consequences could there be? Even without you, could Changkong still kill me?"

One must know he possesses a Fourth-grade Treasure; even a Grandmaster, for a short while, should not harm him.

"As for later, even if Father learns of this, at most he'll just reprimand me; it's no big deal."

The middle‑aged man was speechless.

Indeed, the worst is just a reprimand.

But what about him? Killing someone right under the Third Young Master's watch, and that someone is highly valued by the other side—this is a blatant slap in the face! Afterward, can the Third Young Master easily let him off?

Even if the death penalty is avoided, he'll still endure a lot of suffering.

Of course, such words must not be spoken, otherwise it would upset the person before us, and he'll have even worse luck ahead.

Fortunately, after years together he knows this person's temperament well, so he said, "Fifth Young Master, the consequences I refer to are not that one."

"Not that one?"

Gu Zhangjun furrowed his brow, "Then which one?"

Then a doubtful look appeared in his eyes, "Huang Shu, you're not afraid to offend Changkong and are deliberately shirking, are you?"

"Fifth Young Master, you've misunderstood. As soon as you give the order, whether it's killing that alchemist or killing the Third Young Master, my brow won't even twitch."

"Then why don't you follow my words?"

"Naturally, it's for the sake of your reputation, Fifth Young Master."

The middle‑aged man said calmly, "Fifth Young Master, you came this time, and many know you're here to recruit talent. Whether recruitment succeeds is a fifty‑fifty matter; success brings joy, failure is understandable. Yet you, Fifth Young Master, killed him because he refused your recruitment. If this spreads, how will the clan view you? How will the other Young Masters view you? And the subordinates below, how will they see you?"

"How will they see me?"

Gu Zhangjun asked hurriedly.

"They'll think you petty, lacking tolerance, unable to achieve great things, and once this spreads, no one will be willing to serve Fifth Young Master any longer."

"Sss…"

Gu Zhangjun instantly inhaled a cold breath.

Seems that's really the point!

"Huang Shu, thanks to your timely advice, otherwise I almost made a huge mistake!"

"Fifth Young Master, you flatter me; this is part of my duties," the middle‑aged man smiled.

In fact, the person before me, aside from being a bit impulsive, has no real flaws.

Moreover, raised pampered since childhood, he lacks the typical Young Master ailments.

"Huang Shu, according to you, what should I do next? Should I go back and apologize to him?"

Gu Zhangjun's face showed anguish.

Having the dignified Fifth Young Master of the Gu Family apologize to a servant is too hard, but the book says that if he does so, it will appear he sincerely seeks talent, corrects his mistake, and the story will become a celebrated tale.

The middle‑aged man saw his dilemma and chuckled, "Fifth Young Master, even if you return now and lower yourself, you probably can't change that person's mind…"

"Yes, yes."

Gu Zhangjun looked at the middle‑aged man with moved eyes.

"Moreover, whether that person is truly an alchemy prodigy is still uncertain."

"According to Huang Shu, we just ignore him?"

"Of course not."

The middle‑aged man laughed heartily, "Fifth Young Master, after you return, mention this to the Family Head, say you discovered a very promising alchemist here and secretly funded him a bit, just to give the Family Head an impression,

If that person matures, you bring him over to serve us; as long as the Family Head agrees, his own refusal is useless. If his potential is average, after some time we can send people to capture him, and you, Fifth Young Master, will deal with him. Then no one will link this matter to you, even the Third Young Master; without evidence, he can't do anything. What do you think, Fifth Young Master?"

"High! High! Truly high!"

Gu Zhangjun clapped his hands excitedly.

"We'll follow what Huang Shu said; after I return, I'll see Father and tell him about this. If that kid truly is a genius, I'll bring him over then."

The middle‑aged man also showed a smug smile.

…

At the same time, inside the Lian Dan Shi.

Gu Zhangkong did not leave; instead, he took the opportunity to give a detailed introduction of Gu Zhangjun.

He also let Jiang Cheng understand that the so‑called Black Market is essentially a larger auction house, and the mastermind behind it is the Gu Family, where Changkong belongs.

Changkong's father is the current Family Head of the Gu Family.

A hundred years ago, during the heyday of the Yan Kingdom, it was common for the strong to have three wives and four concubines, and even powerful women kept many men as lovers.

Let alone now.

Therefore, Changkong has several siblings; the daughters are mainly used for marital alliances with other families and generally do not partake in internal power struggles.

"Among my brothers, that one just now is the most brainless."

Changkong sneered, "If the Gu Family truly fell into his hands, disintegration would be imminent."

Jiang Cheng nodded, "It does seem rather unintelligent."

He isn't deaf; he heard the words the other said before leaving, so his impression grew even worse.

"Hahaha, indeed."

Gu Zhangkong was amused, reached out and patted Jiang Cheng's shoulder, saying: "Do you know, on the way here I was still worrying whether you'd betray me, swayed by profit, and join his side. Frankly, the conditions I can offer are indeed not as good as his, but you didn't do that. When others treat me sincerely, I, Gu Zhangkong, will also treat others sincerely."

"?"

Jiang Cheng's eyes slightly brightened.

"What does the supervisor mean?"

"Don't even think about the money."

Gu Zhangkong was half laughing, half crying, "The medicinal herbs I provided you were all paid for out of my own pocket. If I'm not mistaken, this hundred‑million worth of herbs can't let you bring the Alchemy Technique to perfection, can it?"

"That is, yes." Jiang Cheng nodded, "Also need about another hundred million."

He also didn't close the matter. (End of chapter)