Chapter 427: Young Master Gu, You've Overstepped
Chapter 427: Young Master Gu, You've Overstepped
December 15, 2024
The group was shocked beyond words.
They had anticipated threats from the mechas flying in the air, but they never expected that Gu Family had also sent powerful individuals on the ground.
However, no one could have guessed that they would end up right in front of their opponents, and if it weren't for the other party taking the initiative to reveal themselves, they would have remained unaware.
Chu Feng cupped his hands respectfully and asked, "May I dare ask, which esteemed member of the Gu Family are you?"
"You are not qualified to inquire about my name," the old man glanced at Chu Feng.
Just then, the flying mechas in the air spotted them, and immediately, a signal flare shot straight into the sky. In an instant, hundreds of mechas flew towards their location, surrounding them in an impenetrable blockade.
At the same time, dozens of people also rushed towards them.
"Uncle Grandson!"
The first to arrive was none other than Gu Tianyuan. Upon seeing the group blocked, he felt a great burden lifted from his shoulders.
This mountain range was indeed vast, and he couldn't guarantee that they could block Jiang Cheng and the others. He just felt that their speed might not be as fast as he thought, and there should be a chance.
To ensure the success of this operation, he had also invited Uncle Grandson, a Second Rank Supreme Powerhouse, to come.
In addition to him, there was also a 10th Rank Primal Force Master, two 9th Rank Primal Force Masters, a 9th Rank Spiritual Master, and countless others of 8th Rank and below.
Fortunately, all the efforts were worth it.
"Hmm."
The old man nodded slightly and said again, "I don't like repeating myself."
"Senior, if we hand over the Tranquilizing Orb, would you be willing to spare our lives?" Chu Feng asked respectfully.
"What do you think?"
The old man scoffed.
"Senior, this time we are at fault. As long as you are willing to let us go, we are willing to apologize and make amends, as well as provide compensation," Chu Feng hurriedly said.
"Hmph, is there any point in saying this now?"
Gu Tianyuan coldly snorted, "When you stole the Tranquilizing Orb, did you not think that this situation would arise? Or did you think you had done everything perfectly without any flaws?"
These past few days, he had suffered greatly, and now he finally had the chance to vent his pent-up anger.
So, after saying this, he turned his gaze to Jiang Cheng, not hiding the hatred in his eyes, "So you're Jiang Cheng? You ungrateful dog, Longlin treated you so well, yet you colluded with outsiders and turned against him. Do you still have a conscience?"
Chu Feng glanced at Jiang Cheng.
Jiang Cheng understood and also coldly smiled, "He treated me well? He reduced the agreed-upon split from fifty-fifty to forty-sixty, then thirty-seventy? Or did he sell me a treasure worth two hundred million as if it were worth one billion?"
"This is complete nonsense!"
Gu Tianyuan sneered, "The Gu Family has always been known for its integrity. If we say fifty-fifty, then it's fifty-fifty. How could we go back on our word? Not to mention substituting inferior goods, I think you are clearly greedy by nature. It's not just one billion, even one thousand or ten thousand wouldn't satisfy you!"
"Uncle Grandson!"
He glared at the old man and said with hatred, "You can kill everyone else here, but I hope Uncle Grandson will hand this boy over to me to deal with. I want him to know what it means to be unable to live or die!"
"Very well."
The old man nodded.
"What, do you really want me to take action before you will surrender?"
The group looked at each other, and deep within their hearts, a sense of despair rose.
"I'm sorry, Leader, Captain Shen, and Elder Qin. It's all my fault for dragging you into this." Jiang Cheng forced a bitter smile.
"What are you talking about, young man?" Elder Qin snapped, "I was prepared for this when I came. Besides, at my age, I'm tired of living anyway. So what if I die?"
"No, Elder Qin, it's my fault. If it weren't for me, you wouldn't have taken such a huge risk, and we wouldn't be in this situation now. That includes the Leader and Captain Shen. If it weren't for us, you wouldn't have been surrounded."
"No, no, it's fine," Shen Xinlian said, also slightly moved.
In truth, she knew this day would come, so at this moment, her heart wasn't as panicked as she imagined it would be.
After all, she had seen many people die before her eyes, including family and friends, and had become somewhat numb to it.
"Grandma, Aunt Chen, and Yue, I'm sorry to you all as well."
Jiang Cheng turned to look at his family.
Aunt Chen and the other two were all in tears.
"No, Little Cheng, you have nothing to apologize for," Aunt Chen shook her head repeatedly.
"That's right, Jiang Cheng, I don't regret following you all this time. Even if I had to do it again, I'd make the same choice," Lin Yue said, laughing through her tears.
The old man looked around at the others, pleading for them to spare Jiang Cheng, willing to trade her life for his.
This request sounded ridiculous to those around them.
However, after being delayed by Jiang Cheng for so long, it seemed like the delay would continue, causing Gu Tianyuan's eyebrows to furrow.
"Alright, stop crying! From the moment you stole the Gu family's Tranquilizing Orb, you should've known this would be your fate! Hand over the Tranquilizing Orb quickly! Aside from that boy, we can leave the rest of you in one piece!"
After all, retrieving the treasure was the top priority.
"You're just a kid, but you sure have a big mouth."
Just then, a voice suddenly rang out.
The previously calm old man's expression changed drastically, and he quickly turned to face the source of the voice.
An old woman with white hair, leaning on a cane, slowly approached them.
One second she was a hundred meters away, and the next, she appeared before Chu Feng.
"Master!"
Chu Feng was overwhelmed with emotion.
"Great Leader!"
"Great Leader, you've finally arrived. I thought for sure my old bones would meet their end here today," the elderly Qin, in his sixties, cried like a child.
"Alright, at your age, acting like this in front of so many juniors, aren't you ashamed?" The old woman scolded with a smile.
"Is she the Supreme Being?" Jiang Cheng asked, his eyes wide.
Clearly, from Elder Qin's reaction, this was the Supreme Being from the base.
But judging by her demeanor, calling her a friendly neighborhood granny wouldn't be an exaggeration.
"What, did you think all Supreme Beings are arrogant and look down on everything?"
The old woman turned around and asked with a smile.
"No, not at all," Jiang Cheng said, startled, quickly shaking his head.
"There's no need to be so nervous."
The old woman smiled warmly.
"You're quite clever, dragging things out like this. Alas, it's my fault too, rushing my old bones here just in time."
The old woman shook her head, sighed softly, and then turned to look at the other old man, her gentle gaze suddenly turning sharp.
"Gu family's boy, you've overstepped your boundaries."
(End of Chapter)
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