My Sexy CEO Wife-Chapter 207 - 205: Demon Abyss (Part 3)

Lu Hao, carrying Xu Lingxiu on his back, cursed as he climbed the mountain, "This is damn tough! It's a new society now, but these Miaojiang people don't go out to live a better life, instead hiding in the deep mountains. There's no electricity here, no entertainment, don't they feel lonely? Don't they feel isolated? Don't they yearn for the outside world's glitz and glamour?

If it were me, I would've broken down a long time ago!"

"People are different," Gao Fei said. "Some people like living in big cities, some people like to seclude themselves in the mountains. Everyone has the right to choose how they want to live, and others have no right to interfere. Besides, if the Miaojiang people moved out, how would they continue to practice Gu Art?

The things passed down from our ancestors can't just be thrown away, because for a people, their heritage is very important, even more so than their own lives."

"Sigh..." Lu Hao let out a long sigh. "We're all humans, but why is there such a big difference in how we live?"

...

After crossing three large mountains, they saw a mountain settlement that left one impression, "huge"! It was really too large! It was indeed worthy of being the number one ranked fort, it was so vast.

"So imposing!" Lu Hao exclaimed. "This isn't a fort, it's clearly a small city!"

"It's not easy to build such a large-scale fort deep in the primeval forest. It requires a lot of manpower and resources," Gao Fei said. "It really isn't easy."

"See that big gate? It must be at least dozens of meters tall, right? It looks like it's made of iron."

"Let's go, let's take a closer look."

As the two approached the fort, still a dozen meters away, they were stopped by someone.

They were stopped by a young man in his twenties, tall, with thick eyebrows and large eyes, wearing a colorful outfit, exuding a fierce aura. "Who are you?" the young man asked, eyeing Gao Fei and Lu Hao warily.

"Excuse me, is this Nine Bends Fort?" Gao Fei asked politely.

"Yes, this is Nine Bends Fort. What are you doing here?" the young man asked bluntly.

"My friend has been afflicted by Gu Art, and we would like to ask for your help," Gao Fei said.

"Afflicted by Gu Art?" The young man was taken aback. "What kind of Gu Art?"

"Love Severing Gu," Gao Fei uttered three words.

"What? Love Severing Gu?" The young man's expression changed instantly. "Are you sure it's Love Severing Gu?"

"Uh... A Miaojiang person told me, it should be correct," Gao Fei hesitated to say.

"Whoosh!"

The young man darted over and grabbed Xu Lingxiu's wrist. "It really is Love Severing Gu... The method used is also very proficient..." The young man furrowed his brows slowly. "Tell me, who did it? The method is so practiced, it must not be just anyone."

"The person who used the Gu is called Zhu Feng, have you heard of him?" Gao Fei saw the young man's pupils shrink slightly when he mentioned the name Zhu Feng.

"Zhu Feng..." The young man twitched the corner of his mouth. "Is he tall with a dark face?"

Gao Fei nodded. "Yes, that's him."

The young man fell silent immediately.

"Young man, can you... Can you please help treat my friend?" Gao Fei asked.

The young man glanced at Gao Fei, then at Lu Hao, and finally rested his gaze on Xu Lingxiu. "Come with me," he said and turned to walk towards the fort.

Gao Fei and Lu Hao hurriedly followed.

The young man led the way, with Gao Fei and Lu Hao following him. They turned left and right, winding their way until they arrived in a large hall.

"Wait here," the young man said before turning and walking away.

The wait lasted over half an hour, just as Gao Fei and Lu Hao were growing impatient, the young man returned, followed by an elder with a full head of white hair, wearing a white robe, vigorous in spirit, his pace brisk, exuding an impressive aura.

"Elder, these are the three people," the young man said respectfully. "The one who's afflicted is that woman. I've checked, and it's definitely Love Severing Gu."

The elder?

So the old man across from them was an elder? 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

Gao Fei looked carefully and saw that the elder was quite extraordinary; he was full of vitality and his eyes were bright and alert, not at all like an old man.

"Put her down," the elder's voice was loud and clear, carrying force.

Lu Hao laid the unconscious Xu Lingxiu on a chair and then stepped aside.

The elder approached, examined Xu Lingxiu's body closely, and nodded slightly. "It is indeed Love Severing Gu. Counting the days, it's been decades since I last saw this Gu."

"Old... Sir, you are an elder of Nine Bends Fort! You must be very skilled, surely you have a way to treat my friend?" Lu Hao couldn't help asking.

Without giving a direct answer to Lu Hao's question, the elder looked at Gao Fei and Lu Hao with an inspecting gaze. "You've come from outside?"

"Yes..."

"Did Zhu Feng apply the Gu to this woman?"

"Yes."

"Why did Zhu Feng apply the Gu?"

"Uh... this... it's a bit complicated to explain, and can't be summarized in just a few words..."

"Then give me the abridged version," the old man said in a deep voice.

"...In short, Zhu Feng liked Xu Lingxiu, but Xu Lingxiu didn't feel the same about Zhu Feng. In a fit of anger, Zhu Feng placed a Gu on Xu Lingxiu, and then Zhu Feng committed suicide. As a result, Xu Lingxiu fell into a coma," Lu Hao spoke hastily. "Do you understand now?"

"Did Zhu Feng really commit suicide?" the elder asked in an icy tone.

Lu Hao was taken aback. "What do you mean by that? Are you suggesting that I would lie to you?"

"I've watched Zhu Feng grow up. Although he had a strange temperament, he was generally cheerful. I don't believe he would kill himself."

"If you don't believe it, you can send someone to investigate," Lu Hao said.

"Of course, I will investigate!" the elder snorted. "Zhu Feng's father and I were close friends. I've always regarded Zhu Feng as my own nephew. Now that he's died under such unclear circumstances, I must find out the truth. If he was murdered, hmph, I will make sure to take revenge for him!"

"You old fool..." Lu Hao was about to lose his temper but was restrained by Gao Fei.

They were in no position to fall out with the elder. Taking a deep breath, Gao Fei said, "Elder, can you save her first? The investigation into Zhu Feng's death can be delayed..."

"No," the elder replied curtly, waving his large sleeve. "I won't treat this woman until I've clarified the cause of Zhu Feng's death."

"You..." Lu Hao's suppressed anger surged again.

Even Gao Fei was starting to feel agitated. "My friend's condition is very dangerous. Any further delay could be life-threatening..."

"What does her living or dying have to do with me?" the elder spoke ruthlessly. "If it weren't for Zhu Feng's life or death, I wouldn't have bothered meeting with you."

"Elder..." Gao Fei began, only to be interrupted by the old man.

"You are not allowed to leave here until the investigation is completed," the elder declared before walking away without looking back.

"Let's go, I'll arrange a place for you to stay," the young man said as he walked over, his tone indifferent.

"This is outrageous!" Lu Hao exclaimed furiously. "Do they really think we can be bullied so easily? Believe it or not, I'll tear down your fort!"

"You're welcome to try," the young man replied coolly. "If you dare harm the fort, I'll tear you apart! Don't doubt my words, dealing with an ordinary person like you is too easy."

"You..." Lu Hao stepped forward, raising his arm, ready to throw a punch. He had never been humiliated like this before.

"Lu Hao," Gao Fei held back his arm. "Calm down! Do you still want to save Xu Lingxiu or not?"

"Brother Fei, they're going too far..."

"Don't forget, we are the ones asking for their help. No matter how unreasonable they are, we must endure it unless you don't want to save Xu Lingxiu."

"I'm so angry!" Lu Hao stomped his foot in frustration. "This is infuriating!"

Gao Fei looked up at the young man. "I hope you can expedite the investigation, so we don't have to wait too long."

When under someone else's roof, one must bow their head! For Xu Lingxiu's sake, both Gao Fei and Lu Hao had to endure.

The young man arranged a place for them to stay, two small houses with a courtyard in between, and several date trees planted in the yard. The setting was quite nice. "Stay here quietly, don't wander around," he instructed before leaving them.

"What arrogance!"

"So much vanity!"

"Such disregard for others!"

"What a bastard!"

"It's maddening!!!"

Lu Hao cursed loudly: "If they push me too far, I'll level this entire fort!"

"The other party is investigating the truth about Zhu Feng's death, it shouldn't take too long, so let's just wait patiently," Gao Fei waved his hand. "Once they have their findings, we can negotiate with them. These people are so arrogant; they won't treat Xu Lingxiu without getting something in return."

"It's just a matter of giving them some benefits, I'll take care of it," huffed Lu Hao.

"Go and fetch some hot water to wipe down Xu Lingxiu. She's been through a lot these past few days, she must be exhausted," Gao Fei instructed. "After cleaning her up, change her into fresh clothes and let her rest comfortably on the bed."

"Okay, I got it," replied Lu Hao, carrying Xu Lingxiu towards the inner room.

No sooner had Lu Hao left than Gao Fei's expression grew somber, "A peaceful resolution would be best, but if that's not possible, we'll have to use force."

Time flew by, and before they knew it, three days had passed.

Nine Bends Fort still hadn't given them an answer.

Gao Fei and Lu Hao were growing impatient, or rather, Xu Lingxiu couldn't wait any longer. After three days, her complexion had worsened, her breathing faint, even her heartbeat slowing. If this continued, Xu Lingxiu was surely going to die.

"You stay here with Xu Lingxiu; I'll go out and find out what's happening," Gao Fei stood up and headed outside.

Everyone has patience, but once it's worn thin, it's easy to act impulsively. At this moment, Gao Fei's patience had worn thin...