Chapter 37 Later, it’s uncertain
When Gu Yu and his group finally arrived in Lianzhou, they did not go directly to the Tang Sect. Instead, they found an inn to stop and rest, preparing to conserve their energy.
Gu Mengyao had the same idea as Gu Yu. She didn’t want to go to the Tang Sect directly today, as it would seem too passive.
Currently, Xia Tian was not in mortal danger. By the time they went to the Tang Sect, it was estimated that instead of a big fight, they would witness the scene of cleaning up the sect with their own eyes.
Therefore, there was no conflict, and the decision was made happily.
However, before Gu Yu could return to his room to rest, someone came to visit.
As for who it was…
It was naturally Jiang Wenguang, who, unable to stop Gu Yu’s group from coming, had no choice but to come and visit. When he brought gifts to see Gu Yu, Gu Yu did not refuse. Instead, he prepared to have a good ‘talk’ with him.
As for why he wanted to meet and talk with this person who had sent people to kill him multiple times, it was because Gu Yu wanted to see what good things Jiang Wenguang could produce…
Even if he couldn’t have it now, it was uncertain later.
Sitting back in his seat on the first floor of the inn, Gu Yu looked at Jiang Wenguang sitting opposite him. Seeing that he did not have a fierce or sharp-tongued demeanor, but rather a somewhat honest disposition, it truly made one sigh, “You can know someone’s face, but not their heart!”
Just by looking at Jiang Wenguang, who could guess that his heart was so malicious?
“Brother Gu, your appearance today is indeed extraordinary!”
“Alright, aren’t we all ‘old friends’? Those guys you sent to chase me, they weren’t very capable! They all fell down without touching a single hair of mine, and in the end, it was my guards who finished them off one by one. If they’re still this weak next time, don’t send them, lest you tire out the guards and make a fool of yourself.”
“…”
Regarding Jiang Wenguang, Gu Yu naturally would not give him a good look.
However, Jiang Wenguang could not have any complaints about this.
After all, it was he who was seeking Gu Yu’s help now. If he dared to put on a face for Gu Yu, then the conversation would not continue.
Therefore, Jiang Wenguang’s expression remained unchanged. He picked up the teacup in front of him and took a sip, slightly concealing his awkwardness. Then, he said nothing more and directly presented the gifts.
At that moment, no amount of talking was useful. It was better to show the benefits directly, which would not waste time.
When Jiang Wenguang opened the box, it revealed stacks of silver notes filling it.
It was true that he had learned about Gu Yu’s preferences in advance, but it was too late… If he had known this would happen today, Jiang Wenguang should have presented these silver notes earlier, so as to avoid losing so many subordinates.
“Since Brother Gu also knows the purpose of my visit this time, I will not beat around the bush. Please do not speak carelessly when you meet the Tang Sect Leader.”
As Jiang Wenguang spoke, he pushed the box on the table with one hand. As he pushed the box towards Gu Yu, his face had a knowing expression.
To this, Gu Yu also smiled slightly.
However, he did not reach out to take the box. Instead, he pushed the box back towards Jiang Wenguang, his refusal being very clear.
This made Jiang Wenguang’s expression freeze. He obviously did not expect Gu Yu to refuse so much silver.
According to the results of the investigation, Gu Yu liked money very much.
Moreover, he was not a righteous person, so Jiang Wenguang had some confidence in persuading Gu Yu this time.
If he had known earlier that using money could make Gu Yu go astray, Jiang Wenguang would never have sent people to kill him. It was too late to regret that things had turned out this way.
Thinking of this, Jiang Wenguang looked at Gu Yu with sincerity, hoping he would think about it carefully.
“Brother Gu, you should think carefully. Even if you really tell Tang Haocang, he has nothing to give you. If you refuse me, you will get nothing in the end.”
“Thank you for your concern. However, although I, Gu Yu, am fond of money, I have one advantage! That is, I will never be soft-hearted towards those who want my life. Just looking at the chase all the way here, the fact that I can sit here calmly now is because… in my eyes, you are no different from a dead person, so I will not bicker with a dead person too much.”
“You!”
Unfortunately, Jiang Wenguang’s plan was wrong.
Moreover, as soon as Gu Yu opened his mouth, sharp words poured out one after another, making Jiang Wenguang endure it and directly slap the table in anger.
Even though he had to beg Gu Yu, Gu Yu was still too much.
No matter what, he, Jiang Wenguang, was a well-known figure in the Tang Sect. Now he was being squeezed by a young man. If this got out, he would be utterly disgraced.
“What, impatient? Humph, none of those who dared to kill my people have been able to live long and peacefully.”
“Then why aren’t you killing me now?”
“I am not killing you now because I am waiting for others. Although killing you would vent my anger, it would be too troublesome afterwards. It is better to let the Tang Sect Leader handle it, so as not to trouble me.”
Seeing that Gu Yu did not want to cooperate at all, Jiang Wenguang simply decided to break the pot and go all out. The smile on his face disappeared, and as his sinister gaze fell upon Gu Yu, Gu Yu felt that this was more like his true self.
Bad people should look like bad people.
And Gu Yu was not someone who was scared since childhood. When facing Jiang Wenguang’s gaze, not only was he not flustered, he even smirked at him provocatively, making Jiang Wenguang want to kill Gu Yu on the spot.
However, just as Jiang Wenguang was thinking this, the woman who had been standing behind Gu Yu suddenly drew her sword from its sheath, her hand holding it in a half-drawn position. Clearly, if Jiang Wenguang dared to harm Gu Yu, he would not be able to please anyone.
Jiang Wenguang was a martial artist, so he could naturally sense killing intent.
Especially since the woman not only had killing intent but also a lot of malevolent energy. When it was released, it made people feel somewhat suffocated.
As long as a person has the intention to kill, killing intent will arise. However, malevolent energy is different. Only those who have experienced slaughter will possess malevolent energy.
With so much malevolent energy, there could be no other explanation except for those who came from the battlefield.
In other words, this woman was Gu Yu’s wife, Gu Mengyao.
Truly, seeing is believing.
Before, Jiang Wenguang thought that she was just a woman. Even if she had just returned from the battlefield, she would not be a formidable master. She was just a new trick from the imperial court.
But who knew…
“Humph, I’d like to see how you intend to impeach me tomorrow!”
“Please look forward to it!”
When they couldn’t agree, there was nothing more to say. Seeing that Gu Yu could not be persuaded, Jiang Wenguang did not stay to listen to Gu Yu’s insults. After finishing his words, he directly flicked his sleeves and left.
Gu Yu remained seated calmly, not angered by Jiang Wenguang’s attitude. He even raised his teacup, shook it slightly, and then smiled as he looked at the tea in the cup.
“Yu, what’s wrong?”
“It’s nothing. I was just thinking that this Jiang Wenguang is truly a petty person! When I saw him come looking for me just now, I thought he was someone who could bend and stretch. But who would have thought… he’s so impatient. It’s truly impressive that such a person can hold a high position in the Tang Sect.”
After Jiang Wenguang left, Gu Mengyao immediately sat beside Gu Yu. Seeing Gu Yu’s half-smiling expression, she couldn’t help but ask doubtfully.
She had not sat beside Gu Yu earlier because it was inconvenient to show herself, and it was difficult to display her skills while sitting. To prevent Jiang Wenguang from suddenly harming Gu Yu, Gu Mengyao had to ensure his absolute safety.
Now that she saw Jiang Wenguang had left, Gu Mengyao was naturally relieved… She was truly worried sick about this little husband who couldn’t fight!
But the person himself was not worried at all, and even had the leisure to drink tea.
“I thought there would be a conflict this time, but I didn’t expect… Jiang Wenguang to leave. He’s too patient.”
“If he were patient, he wouldn’t have been angered into leaving directly. However, he is quite adept at playing little tricks.”
Then, while talking with Gu Mengyao, the smile on Gu Yu’s face became even brighter.
Afterwards, Gu Yu did not drink the tea in the cup. Instead, he tilted it and poured it directly onto the wooden table. With a sizzling sound, the place where the tea was poured on the table was actually corroded into a large hole.
This made Gu Mengyao’s eyes widen in surprise. She didn’t know when Jiang Wenguang had put poison into the teacup, and no one had noticed it at all.
“When Jiang Wenguang left, he flicked his sleeve, and the poison dripped into my teacup as his sleeve waved. However, he’s still too weak. After the poison dripped into the teacup, it reacted with the medicinal powder I had originally put in, and the color changed.”
“??? Yu, when did you put medicinal powder in the teacup?”
“Don’t worry about these things. Jiang Wenguang drank a few sips of tea just now. The medicinal effect should be about to take effect. Let’s go quickly!”
Upon hearing that Gu Yu had put medicinal powder in long ago, Gu Mengyao was speechless. She didn’t know what to say.
It was indeed a case of “one mountain is higher than another.” Jiang Wenguang probably never imagined that his method of poisoning the teacup was something Gu Yu had long surpassed.
To deal with Jiang Wenguang, Gu Yu could not act in public.
Therefore, when Gu Yu sprinkled the specially made medicinal powder at the beginning, he deliberately took out medicinal powder with a time limit.
Ten minutes later, the medicinal powder would induce sleep, which was perfectly suited for the current occasion.
Now that Jiang Wenguang had left for five or six minutes, it was almost time to catch up.
As soon as they entered the inn, Gu Yu had released Xi Yang, specifically to guard against this situation.
At this moment, Xi Yang was tracking Jiang Wenguang, leaving markers along the way.
When Jiang Wenguang fell asleep, Gu Yu would directly take the box containing the silver notes to expand his little treasury.
He had said it from the beginning… even if he couldn’t have it now, it was uncertain later.
Now, let him go and reap abundant fruits!
