Chapter 279

I don't know whether to cry or laugh at what you just said.

Gu Qian Yue gave a bitter smile.

That icy cold all over left him with no strength.

It felt as if all his effort and struggle were in vain, only able to quietly await death, to make a trip to the Gates of Hell.

He never wants to feel this again in his life.

"Stay at home to rest for a few days; don't go out recently."

Gu Chen urged,

"Many people just noticed you were seriously injured by a mysterious person; if you now appear unharmed before outsiders, it would likely raise suspicion."

Gu Qian Yue originally wanted to go see how everyone would deal with Li Kaishan.

Upon hearing Gu Chen's words, he also stopped his steps.

"Alright, in a few days we'll be returning to the front lines of Mu Shan Cheng."

Once at the front, no one will know what happened here.

He can naturally act freely.

Moreover, when Gu Qian Yue returns next time, we'll say he rested a long time and recovered under military doctors' treatment.

Even if someone suspects, they won't think much of it.

Although staying at home is rather boring, treat it as an opportunity for closed-door cultivation.

After this trip to the Gates of Hell, Gu Qian Yue's desire for great strength has grown even stronger.

If he also had the strength of Gu Chen and Gu Han, how could he have almost died instantly from a single strike from Li Kaishan from afar?

After all, isn't it just because of strength?

Not even mentioning a Martial Sovereign, as long as he had the strength of a Martial Sect, plus the earth-grade spiritual artifact for protection given by Gu Han.

Unless Li Kaishan doesn't mind exposing his identity and position, at most one strike would wound him.

And it wouldn't leave him helpless and near death.

Gu Qian Yue returned to the family estate's martial arts training ground and began arduous cultivation.

Meanwhile, Gu Chen returned to the central plaza of Han Shan Cheng where the Six Clans Grand Competition was held.

But as soon as he returned to the central plaza, he almost had his soul scared out of him.

Because on the martial arts platform, the challenger turned out to be Gu Pan!

Gu Chen's face was anxious; at this moment he absolutely could not go up, and forcibly pulled Gu Pan down from the martial arts platform.

At the same time, Gu Chen was furious, storming to the elders' seats to question Gu Ren.

"Third Elder, what on earth is going on?"

"We agreed from the start that Gu Pan absolutely must not be allowed to fight on stage."

"Gu Pan is still young; if she encounters any danger, how would we explain it to Gu Han?"

At this moment, being in public, to avoid causing panic, Gu Chen still had something left unsaid.

That is, they all know Li Kaishan is nearby.

Given Gu Qian Yue's talent, he could still draw Li Kaishan's wariness, to the point that Li Kaishan would not hesitate to strike secretly to eliminate Gu Qian Yue.

Gu Pan's martial arts talent far surpasses Gu Qian Yue's.

Li Kaishan is very likely to have murderous intent toward Gu Pan!

After all, he is a Martial Sovereign; if he doesn't mind revealing his identity, he would kill Gu Pan.

Even if they were prepared beforehand, they might not be able to rescue Gu Pan in time!

"Gu Chen, you can't blame the Third Elder for this."

Gu Ren hadn't spoken yet, when the other Gu Family elders beside him stood up and said,

"The Third Elder had repeatedly warned Gu Pan not to go on stage to fight, but Gu Pan is stubborn and insists on going up."

"She said if we let Li Kaishan hide in the dark, we'd only be constantly anxious, not knowing when it would end."

"Once she goes on stage, she will surely lure the opponent out, after which we can settle it once and for all."

Although that's the case, Gu Chen's tightly furrowed brow hasn't relaxed in the slightest.

Gu Pan doing this is practically using her own life as bait!

He knows Gu Han worries about his sister and will definitely leave many good things for Gu Pan.

Defensive spiritual artifacts will only be more numerous than Gu Qian Yue's.

That miraculous spiritual fruit will certainly not be lacking.

But after all, he is a Martial Sovereign!

If a Martial Sovereign goes all out, Gu Pan might not even get a chance to consume the spiritual fruit!

This is sheer nonsense!

But Gu Chen, watching Gu Pan's spirited appearance on the martial arts platform, seems to be enjoying the crowd's cheers and these battles.

"If Gu Han were here, he probably wouldn't refuse Gu Pan stepping onto the martial arts platform, would he?"

Gu Chen thought of Gu Han, who had left Han Shan Cheng two days ago.

According to past experience, Gu Han should have returned by now, yet he still hasn't shown up.

As an older brother, he ought to shoulder the responsibility of looking after his sister.

"Jian Lao, please keep a closer watch."

Gu Chen softly urged at the sword pendant,

"Only you can detect Li Kaishan's traces."

Upon hearing Gu Chen say that, Jian Lao obviously felt pleased, chuckling,

Don't worry, I've got it covered.

Around the Martial Arts Platform, hundreds of thousands of civilians did not riot despite Gu Qian Yue's injury.

Only a handful of people nearby, besides the Gu Family members, noticed Gu Qian Yue's injury.

At this moment the crowd was deafening; unless one shouted at the top of their lungs, no one beyond one zhang could hear what the other was saying.

And the instigator of all this, Li Kai Shan, was even less willing to see the crowd disperse because of a riot.

He had also figured out the minds of those so-called leaders.

Even if clansmen die, the family's face is still more important!

So they would certainly not choose to interrupt the Six Clan Grand Competition.

Thus Li Kai Shan dared to act against Gu Qian Yue without worrying that the Gu Family would leave early.

Both sides maintained a strange tacit understanding, which is why the Six Clan Grand Competition continued to proceed smoothly.

Meanwhile, Li Kai Shan secretly targeted Gu Han's portrait, searching for his trace in the crowd.

But he searched everywhere and found no one whose appearance matched the portrait.

Could it be that Gu Han isn't here today?

Upon considering this possibility, Li Kai Shan's brow furrowed instantly.

If that's really the case, then he wouldn't have made this trip for nothing, would he?

Just as Li Kai Shan felt he was wasting a great opportunity, he suddenly noticed a blind spot in the noisy chatter.

The younger generation of the Gu Family is truly brimming with talent!

Among the female clan members from the Six Great Families who have taken the stage to spar, their proportion is even less than one-third, and never before has anyone fought as fiercely as this Gu Family girl!

I've heard that this girl is apparently one of the two renowned brothers of the Gu Family, Gu Han's sister.

Hiss, is it her? I've heard that the He Family's annihilation by the combined forces of the great families is somehow connected to Gu Han's sister—truly a beauty that brings disaster!

Huh?!

Just moments ago, Li Kai Shan, whose brow was still furrowed, suddenly relaxed his eyebrows.

This was also the first time he had heard any news related to the He Family's downfall.

Since this girl is Gu Han's younger brother, and also related to the He Family's downfall,

Then she must be the Gu Family's heart and soul!

Use her to exchange for the lives of Gu Cang Shan and Gu Han.

The Gu Family would surely be very willing!