Chapter 373: Truly Unaware?
Chapter 373: Truly Unaware?
November 13, 2024
"Why would he call me?"
Seeing the three characters, 'Gu Changkong,' on his phone screen, Gu Changkong's heart skipped a beat.
Could the news of Jiang Cheng's improved alchemy skills have spread?
That shouldn't be possible, right?
After all, during this period, Gu Changkong had been responsible for inspecting the finished pills Jiang Cheng produced. Therefore, only he was aware of the specific details.
Moreover, this had only happened less than an hour ago. Even if Gu Changkong had excellent information sources, it was impossible for him to have learned about it so quickly.
The phone continued to vibrate.
Gu Changkong took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.
After all, nothing had happened yet, and it would be foolish to panic prematurely.
After a moment, he pressed the answer button.
"Old Three, were you cultivating? Why did it take so long to answer the call?" Gu Changkong's voice sounded with a hint of relaxation.
"I was just cultivating, so I was a little late in answering." Gu Changkong laughed, "Big Brother, you're calling so late; it's not just to wish me good night, is it?"
"Hahaha, indeed. I wanted to ask you about something."
"What is it?"
"I heard that recently, something happened at your place. Someone broke into your experimental building in broad daylight, targeting that Jiang kid, right?"
"Big Brother, you're indeed well-informed."
Gu Changkong couldn't deny it, as the incident had caused quite a stir and couldn't be kept under wraps.
"Yes, that's true."
"And then? What was the outcome?" Gu Changkong asked leisurely.
"Later, someone called me and informed me about it. I rushed over and killed that person."
Gu Changkong explained the situation in detail.
"I heard that you finally used the Flame Serpent Talisman, a treasure passed down by our father, to kill the intruder. For you to use that item, the intruder must have been very powerful, at least a Grandmaster level, right?"
"Indeed, a Grandmaster."
Gu Changkong replied.
He felt a mix of relief and unease.
He was relieved that the caller was indeed unaware of Jiang Cheng's current pill refinement skills.
But he was also uneasy because his older brother had always been a meticulous planner, and he wouldn't have called to inquire about this matter without gathering sufficient intelligence first.
"So, do you know who he was?"
"This... I'm not sure."
"Oh? You're truly unaware?"
Gu Changkong smiled, implying something deeper.
"I know that kid's background. He's said to have defected from the Dawn Society, but a small organization like that shouldn't have the strength to deploy a Grandmaster-level expert, right? Then who was behind that person?"
"Honestly, I don't know, but I've been arranging for an investigation, and we should have answers soon."
"Old Three, are you truly unaware, or are you pretending to be clueless here?"
On the other end of the call, Gu Changkong narrowed his eyes slightly.
"I received some news these past few days."
He paused, leaving the sentence hanging.
Gu Changkong had no choice but to ask, "May I ask what news, Big Brother?"
"Our fifth brother has always been accompanied by a Grandmaster named Huang, hasn't he? Wherever he went, Huang followed. But these past few days, guess what happened?"
"What happened?"
Gu Changkong was a bit surprised, then he smiled bitterly, "He's gone? So be it. Anyway, I'll find out soon enough."
"It's not necessarily the case."
Gu Changlin intentionally dragged out his words, "I had someone investigate further and found out something else."
Gu Changkong was already sweating.
"I discovered that the time when the person with the surname Huang went missing was right after you killed the intruder. Don't you think it's possible that these two are the same person?"
"The same person? No way."
Gu Changkong tried his best to keep his voice steady, showing no signs of deception, "The intruder I saw was not that person, and their auras were different. I couldn't possibly mistake that. Besides, I have no grudges with him, so why would he do this? I think he must be busy with something, which is why he hasn't been seen for a few days."
"Is that so?"
Gu Changlin let out a cold laugh, "Third Brother, do you believe what you're saying yourself? Deep down, you know why he did this, don't you? What's the point of pretending to be clueless in front of me?"
Gu Changkong swallowed hard, "Big Brother, I understand what you mean, but I can assure you that the person who attacked me here was not Huang Xing."
"Good. Then, are you willing to hand over the body? Or are you going to tell me that you've already burned the corpse?"
"Yes, I did burn it."
Gu Changkong spoke softly.
"Hahaha, hahahaha!"
Gu Changlin burst into a fit of laughter.
"Changkong, you're truly naive."
"Yes, I called you today to inform our father about this matter. I want to teach that kid a lesson and let others see his true face. But it seems I'm a step too late. I assume you've already made some deal with him, right?"
"Big Brother, what are you implying?" Gu Changkong denied, his face turning rigid.
"It's fine, you can deny it all you want. But as your older brother, let me give you some advice."
Gu Changlin chuckled.
"Do you think this matter will end here? Paper can't wrap fire. Since I noticed the disappearance of the person beside that kid, others will gradually take note too. One day, this news will reach the ears of that woman from the Bai family, hmph."
At this point, Gu Changlin let out a cold snort, clearly dissatisfied with that woman.
If not for that woman giving birth to Gu Changjun, he wouldn't have all these troubles. Even the succession of the family head position was now in question.
After a moment of silence, he continued, "That Huang Xing is someone that woman brought from the Bai family. In a sense, she raised him. Think about it, if she finds out that you killed Huang Xing, what will she do?"
"Even if I admit to killing him, what can that woman do to me?" Gu Changkong asked calmly.
"Hehe, she wouldn't dare do anything to you now because you're also a young master of the Gu family. If something happens to you, the entire Outer District will be turned upside down. But what about your good friend, Jiang Cheng? He's not from the Gu family; he's just an alchemist."
Furthermore, have you considered what would happen if one day, the position of the Gu family head is not mine but Gu Changjun's? Can you guarantee that woman won't settle old scores?"
(End of Chapter)
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