Chapter 114: Don’t Tease Me
The next day, bright and early, after Gu Yu woke up, Gu Qingheng and Xi Yang had already finished breakfast.
Xi Yang was very surprised when he heard Ling Yan planned to poison Gu Yu, not understanding why these people who came for help would suddenly turn on them!
However, with Gu Yu as the opponent, Xi Yang didn’t think Ling Yan had any chance of winning.
If it were someone else, perhaps it might have been possible…
As expected, when Gu Qingheng announced the final outcome, it was indeed Ling Yan who paid with his life, proving that Gu Yu was not to be trifled with.
“You two are up really early!”
As Gu Yu slowly finished washing up and tidying everything before heading downstairs, Gu Qingheng and Xi Yang were already prepared and sitting in chairs waiting for him.
The innkeeper, after experiencing yesterday’s events, immediately lowered his head guiltily upon seeing Gu Yu.
He was afraid Gu Yu would get angry and sprinkle some medicinal powder on him too.
Yesterday, he personally watched that person writhe in pain and die. It was truly terrifying.
To think such medicinal powder existed in this world… What kind of person was this young man!
However, what was certain was… he was definitely not someone the innkeeper could afford to provoke.
Originally, the innkeeper had wanted to strike first and secretly profit from the dead.
But now, his own life was more important!
“It’s you, brother-in-law, who woke up too late! The sun is already shining on your backside, don’t you want to get on the road!”
“What’s the hurry? Since the Tang Sect people are dead anyway, it’s just the three of us traveling together… there’s no need to rush, we have plenty of time.”
Upon seeing Gu Yu come downstairs, Gu Qingheng immediately spoke, causing Gu Yu’s lips to curve upwards slightly. He then indicated that it wasn’t a big deal and there was no need to rush.
Compared to Gu Qingheng worrying about unforeseen events happening to the Tang Sect, Gu Yu was not as pessimistic.
The Tang Sect was, after all, an established sect. If they could be so easily defeated by emerging powers, then they weren’t worth helping.
Although, his younger brother-in-law wouldn’t agree…
After speaking, the three of them didn’t linger there any longer. Instead, they mounted their horses and headed towards Lianzhou.
On the road, Gu Qingheng took the initiative to ride the same horse as Xi Yang, making Gu Yu feel abandoned by his younger brother-in-law.
As for why Gu Qingheng didn’t want to ride with Gu Yu, it was quite simple… he didn’t want to die young.
He’d rather not ride with his brother-in-law’s horse-riding skills!
Gu Yu, however, didn’t agree with this.
Wanting to show off his horse-riding skills in front of Gu Qingheng, he secretly fed the horse carrots soaked in spring water along the way.
As the horse’s constitution improved, its bond with Gu Yu also grew closer.
When Gu Yu could control the horse at will, Gu Qingheng gained a new understanding of his brother-in-law’s childishness…
“Brother-in-law, take it easy! Look at that horse you’ve been feeding. It was just an ordinary horse, but now its coat is smooth and shimmering in the sun!”
“What’s wrong with that? Someone as amazing as your brother-in-law should also have an amazing horse!”
“…”
“Besides, this proves that you and Xi Yang riding the same horse was a very wrong decision! How about it, aren’t you envious of my horse’s beauty now and want to ride it!”
“…”
Being rendered speechless twice in a row, Gu Qingheng was helpless towards his brother-in-law.
They were already halfway to Lianzhou!
Why was his brother-in-law still preoccupied with this matter!
He usually seemed quite mature, but he was so childish about this. No wonder his sister told him to keep an eye on his brother-in-law and not let him act recklessly!
“Alright, I’m so envious!”
“Tsk tsk, not a trace of sincerity, how hypocritical!”
“Brother-in-law!!! We’re not here to play this time, we’re here to save the Tang Sect. Can you please be more serious!”
“Will being serious alone save the Tang Sect? Absolutely not, so just relax! Think of it as a tour, and we’ll deal with things as they come.”
Gu Yu lay comfortably on the bed. While talking to Gu Qingheng, he didn’t feel the matter of saving the Tang Sect was that serious.
After all, he was just a doctor.
If the Tang Sect wanted to achieve victory, they had to rely on themselves.
Otherwise, he came to support them this time, but what about next time?
They couldn’t expect him to always come, could they!
Even if the Tang Sect people were willing, he wasn’t!
“If something happens to the Tang Sect, Sister Lian’er…”
“Are you stupid! If something happens to the Tang Sect, Tang Lian will have nowhere to go and will end up living at our house anyway. Even if she wants to avenge the Tang Sect, it won’t be difficult! Let the alliance find the He Sect’s location, then we’ll sprinkle some medicinal powder and kill everyone inside, which would be considered avenging the Tang Sect.”
“This…”
As Gu Qingheng was worried about Tang Lian, Gu Yu’s subsequent words made Gu Qingheng feel as if a demon was whispering in his ear.
He felt a momentary waver, even thinking that it might not be so bad.
However, after realizing what he was thinking, Gu Qingheng immediately shook his head, casting aside such a despicable thought.
Even so, if something were to happen to the Tang Sect, Sister Lian’er would be very sad!
And now that this could be avoided, they had to give it their best shot!
At least, he could do it with a clear conscience.
“Brother-in-law, you always have so many bad ideas! But I still don’t want anything to happen to the Tang Sect. Although we can bring Sister Lian’er back to live with us, I don’t want to see her sad!”
“That’s quite noble!”
Seeing that his attempt to corrupt Gu Qingheng had failed, Gu Yu sighed with regret, thinking that his brother-in-law was a potential candidate who might become a great corrupt official in the future, one who could wield absolute power in the imperial court.
However, Gu Qingheng also had a strong sense of justice and wouldn’t lose his way amidst various temptations.
Thinking of the figures throughout history, none of those who resembled Gu Qingheng were corrupt officials…
“Isn’t it the same for you, brother-in-law? When it comes to my sister, you do more than I do! You just don’t want to see her unhappy, hee hee… Now that I think about it, brother-in-law, you’re quite the romantic!”
“Go, go, stop teasing me.”
After hearing Gu Yu’s words, Gu Qingheng’s small face couldn’t help but smile slightly. The words he then spoke made Gu Yu speechless and draw a corner of his mouth.
It wasn’t that Gu Qingheng was wrong, but rather that he was too right.
Gu Yu had no way to refute him, so in the end, he simply stopped continuing the conversation.
Being called a romantic… He just wanted to be good to his little wife, so even if it meant picking the stars and moon for her, he would do it willingly.
“Gu Laoda, there’s a group of people downstairs who want to see you!”
Just then, Xi Yang’s voice suddenly rang out from outside the door, causing Gu Yu to have a hint of doubt in his eyes.
They were currently staying at an inn in a foreign land. Who would want to see him?
