Chapter 314: Father and Son with Contrasting Personalities

"Finally found a town."

"Gu Han brought Little Wolf along and walked an unknown amount of time in the Chong Yuan world."

"Finally a small town came into view."

"He glanced roughly and estimated the town had over a thousand households."

"Its scale was roughly similar to the town where Gu Han's maternal grandparents lived."

"\"Perhaps we can find someone in this town to ask and learn about this world. \""

"Gu Han brought Little Wolf into the town and quickly noticed many gazes, either from across courtyards or hiding behind doors, observing them."

"It seemed they were confirming their identities."

"After a while, as if confirming Gu Han posed no threat to the town, someone stepped out of the courtyard."

"\"Young person, this place is no longer safe; you should hurry back home. \""

"The one who came to advise Gu Han was a kind-faced old man, his eyes worried as he urged Gu Han."

"Behind him followed a middle-aged man, watching Gu Han warily."

"It seemed they were still uneasy about Gu Han, fearing he might suddenly lash out and hurt someone."

"Gu Han thought for a moment, gave the old man a light smile, and said,"

"\"Sir, I am a traveler from afar; I do not know what dangers lie here. \""

"The old man sized Gu Han up and down, then realized his attire was completely different from that of the people of Heixia Yu."

"He had merely assumed the other was from another town in Heixia Yu."

"Now it seemed this young person might come from outside Heixia Yu, a place not yet corrupted by the Black Tide."

"\"Ah, never mind; come with me to my home first, don't stay out on the main street. \""

"The old man was about to take Gu Han home, but the middle-aged man behind him stepped in and stopped him."

"The middle-aged man's eyes still full of suspicion toward Gu Han, he lowered his voice and said,"

"\"Dad, we still don't know what this fellow's background is; advising him is enough. \""

"\"If we bring him home and he happens to be infected by the Black Tide, should he suddenly go berserk, we likely couldn't match him! \""

"Saying that, he inadvertently glanced at the little wolf beside Gu Han."

"In the perilous Heixia Yu, daring to take out a pet that's merely ornamental and useless—this fellow is certainly no ordinary person."

"Bringing this fellow home is absolutely inviting a wolf into the house!"

"\"Are you the father or am I the father? \""

"The old man glared, beard bristling, and snapped,"

"\"As the saying goes, a guest from afar; with danger everywhere outside, do you really want me to stand by and watch this youngster who came from afar be buried by the Black Tide monsters? \""

"Seeing his father's angry expression, the middle-aged man could only sigh helplessly."

"\"Forget it; at worst, I'll keep a closer eye on him after we get home. \""

"Gu Han felt no suspicion either."

"He sensed their strength; the father and son were roughly at the level between Martial Master and Great Martial Master."

"Although they were much stronger than his grandparents' family, such strength is not what a small town would normally possess."

"But to him, they posed no threat."

"He then followed the father and son toward their home."

"After returning home, the middle-aged man first looked around, confirmed no Black Tide monsters had appeared, and then relaxedly closed the door."

"The old man poured Gu Han a cup of tea, then asked,"

"\"Young man, on your way to our Lu Chui Zhen, have you encountered any Black Tide monsters? \""

"\"Black Tide? \""

"Gu Han thought,"

"\"Are they the monsters whose bodies are completely covered in bone-like armor? \""

"The middle-aged man, having just closed the door and returned, heard Gu Han's clear description and his heart jolted."

"As for them, they had avoided Black Tide monsters at all costs and never observed one up close."

"This youngster actually knows about the Black Tide monsters to such an extent?"

"This fellow must have had close contact with Black Tide monsters!"

"It's even possible he's already been tainted by the Black Tide monsters, though the contamination is low and he hasn't fully transformed yet!"

"He immediately found an excuse, slipped away, and went next door."

"The old man glanced at his own son, quickly withdrew his gaze, and nodded at Gu Han."

"\"Exactly, that's a Black Tide monster; but lately our Lu Chui Zhen has also seen such creatures, which is why the streets are deserted. \""

"Gu Han's brows furrowed slightly,"

"\"Don't you have any way to resist the Black Tide? \""

"\"Resistance? \""

"The old man let out a bitter laugh, helpless."

"\"Those Black Tide monsters are strong, feel no pain, fight recklessly; who would want to fight them to the death? \""

"\"Moreover, it's said their attacks carry a contaminating effect; suffering too many blows makes it extremely easy to lose one's sanity! \""

"\"Even if you kill the monster, you cannot preserve yourself! \""

"Upon hearing this, Gu Han's eyebrows shot up."

"When facing that Black Tide monster like a flood before, he had never been hit by its attacks!"

"But when he killed those monsters, a strange energy indeed flowed into his body."

According to his feeling, these breaths not only won't make him lose his mind.

They will even make his divine sense clearer, enabling him to resist the cold, sinister aura emitted by those Black Tide Monsters.

When he first faced the Black Tide, he would still feel a chill and a hint of discomfort.

But after he had the lives of several thousand Black Tide Monsters in his hands, those chilling breaths were almost negligible to him.

Overall, these breaths should be beneficial and harmless to him.

Seeing Gu Han seemingly lost in thought, the old man waited a moment before continuing,

"So, whenever we went out before, we would always try to avoid those Black Tide Monsters as much as possible."

"I never expected that the Black Tide would have reached Heixia Yu now, and even spread to Lu Chui Zhen!"

"Lu Chui Zhen has already seen many Black Tide Monsters, and now we have nowhere left to flee."

"Young man, if you still have somewhere to go, you should leave Lu Chui Zhen as soon as possible—the farther, the better."

The old man's earnest advice had just finished when the door was violently kicked open!

"Uncle, this Fellow probably won't be able to leave today!"

Several middle-aged men burst in, glaring fiercely at Gu Han.

Among them was the old man's son, who had just left.

The old man obviously hadn't expected this scene; after a moment of surprise, he angrily stepped forward and grabbed his son's ear,

"You unfilial wretch, how dare you do this behind your father's back!"

He had brought Gu Han into his home with good intentions, urging him to leave Lu Chui Zhen as soon as possible.

This was originally just goodwill, but his son doing this hardly shows he harbors ulterior motives?

"Dad, let go first!"

The middle-aged man struggled for a while before managing to pull the old man's hand away,

"This Fellow actually understands the outward appearance of those Black Tide Monsters in such detail!"

"Do you think he could be an ordinary traveler?"