The Ice King's Little Trouble Maker-Chapter 674 - 636 Confrontation

Gu Mansion, Main Courtyard.

The Old Sir had just finished dinner and was sitting on the sofa playing with Dou Jin.

Because Qiao Yuxian’s health wasn’t good, Zhaocai and Dou Jin were both left with the Old Sir.

Seeing Qiao Yuxian rushing over, with Huang Qi following behind her, the Old Sir was also startled, instinctively feeling that something had happened.

"Yu Xian, what’s wrong?" the Old Sir asked somewhat nervously.

"Grandpa." Qiao Yuxian walked up to the Old Sir, knelt down, and looked up at him.

Only when she got closer did the Old Sir notice the tears in her eyes, evidence that she had been crying: "Child, what happened?"

"Grandpa," Qiao Yuxian said, looking at him, "Grandpa Nine has been poisoned. There’s news from Yao Mountain Island that... the situation might not be good."

The Old Sir was stunned for a moment and then suddenly leaned back.

Qiao Yuxian held his hand.

The Old Sir tightly clutched the string of beads in his hand, and after a moment, he sighed heavily, looked at her, and said, "Do you want to go back to Yao Mountain Island?"

Qiao Yuxian nodded.

The Old Sir said, "But your health."

"Grandpa, it’s okay now," Qiao Yuxian said softly.

The Old Sir’s eyes widened a little. Although he didn’t speak, his look seemed to question, really? What happened?

Qiao Yuxian didn’t explain but just nodded affirmatively.

The Old Sir exhaled sharply, patted her hand, and nodded, "Okay, okay. It’s good as long as you’re fine."

After saying this, he added, "But your body is still weak."

"Old Sir, don’t worry, I’ll go with her," Huang Qi said, "I guarantee nothing will happen to Miss Qiao."

The Old Sir looked at him and then at Qiao Yuxian. Knowing he couldn’t stop them, he could only remind them, "This trip to Yao Mountain Island will be very dangerous. Someone is lurking in the shadows. Be extremely careful."

"I know," Qiao Yuxian said, "Grandpa, don’t worry."

"Grandpa will wait for your return," Old Sir Gu’s eyes reddened a bit.

Tears welled up in Qiao Yuxian’s eyes as well, and she nodded, "I will definitely come back. Grandpa, take care of your health."

"Mm." The Old Sir nodded in agreement.

The Old Sir stood up in the courtyard and watched them leave.

Once Qiao Yuxian and the others had disappeared from view, he looked up at the sky.

The buildings in the Capital City were too tall, too bright. The Old Sir’s eyesight was failing again. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

He couldn’t see a single star.

He gazed at the pitch-black night sky for a while before slowly speaking, "If any of you have spirits in heaven... please bless these children. And bless Huo Jiu too."

...

M Continent.

Gu Zhengyu’s base was extremely well-guarded, very large, and had a very complex layout.

Wan Ying snuck in three times before finding where Yan Ting was being held.

But there were too many people guarding Yan Ting.

He couldn’t stay too long in one place, or he’d be discovered.

He could only confirm from a distance that it was Yan Ting, completely unable to get closer, let alone communicate, and quickly retreated.

Then, Gu Yanjing attacked Gu Zhengyu’s base as quickly as possible.

Over the years, Gu Zhengyu also knew the Capital City had been monitoring him.

So he didn’t expose much of his power, much of which was secretly cultivated.

Last time on D Continent, even though Qiao Yuxian hired people who almost killed him, it didn’t significantly impact his power.

And according to Wan Ying’s three infiltration attempts, other forces besides his own must be present in this base.

Someone was helping him.

So Gu Yanjing chose a remote attack.

Wan Ying had already figured out the base’s layout.

Gu Yanjing bombed the base, ensuring Yan Ting’s position was safe.

After the bombing, he went in to rescue him.

Smoke filled the air, with over half of the base collapsing.

The people in the base also realized the place holding Yan Ting was a safe area, so many gathered there.

As the bombing ended and Gu Yanjing brought people over, they dispersed again.

Entering the base, direct combat was unavoidable.

A hail of bullets...

Wan Ying led a group to where Yan Ting was held.

Gu Yanjing went to find Gu Zhengyu.

The base was too large, and there were people blocking the way.

Even with the knowledge of the base’s layout, it was over forty minutes before they found Gu Zhengyu.

Gu Zhengyu was in a training hall.

Originally, many people protected him. But soon, Gu Yanjing and his team took care of them, leaving only Gu Zhengyu.

The training hall was initially indoors. Now it was an open area due to the bombing.

More than half of the surrounding walls had collapsed, debris was everywhere.

Gu Zhengyu hid behind a broken wall, listening to the sounds outside.

After dealing with everyone around him, Gu Yanjing’s team still had guns aimed at the training hall.

They were checking for any leftover enemies.

The area slowly quieted down, only the sound of gunfire occasionally echoing in the distance.

Gu Yanjing stood behind a pillar, pointing his gun at the training hall when suddenly, he saw Gu Zhengyu peek out.

His gun instantly shifted, ready to pull the trigger when Shang Chen called out, "Mr. Gu!"

Gu Yanjing paused, as if snapping back to reality, then shifted his aim slightly, hitting the wall beside Gu Zhengyu.

Shang Chen quickly approached him and whispered, "Mr. Gu, the antidote."

As Shang Chen got closer, he noticed the red glint in Gu Yanjing’s eyes, his murderous intent mingling with a numb coldness, making him appear almost possessed.

"Mr. Gu." Shang Chen was a bit worried about his state and called him again.

Gu Yanjing lowered his gun, casting his gaze down.

Shang Chen added, "Miss Qiao’s antidote."

Gu Yanjing’s eyelashes fluttered imperceptibly as he remained silent.

Seeing his reaction, Shang Chen frowned slightly and was about to say something when Gu Zhengyu suddenly called out, "Gu Yanjing, don’t you want your antidote? Don’t you want to save that girl?"

Gu Yanjing’s fingers caressed the gun handle, then said, "Do you have the antidote?"

Gu Zhengyu chuckled, "Come over, and I’ll give it to you."

"Why should I believe you?" Gu Yanjing replied coldly.

"You have no choice but to believe me," Gu Zhengyu’s tone carried a hint of smugness, "How long can that girl last? Can she afford the delay? You know the answer."

Shang Chen’s expression grew harsher as he looked at Gu Yanjing.

Gu Yanjing didn’t have much of a reaction. He kept his gaze down, rubbing the gun in his hand.

But from his tense jawline, Shang Chen knew he was seething with intent to kill, though he was suppressing it.

"Mr. Gu." He called out to him again.

"The antidote is right here. If that girl dies because you delayed..." Gu Zhengyu chuckled again, "Then you’ll live the rest of your life in regret and guilt."

Gu Yanjing lowered his eyes and suddenly noticed the bulging veins on the back of his hand.

Inside flowed the same blood as Gu Zhengyu’s.

He stared at it for a while, closed his eyes, took a soft breath, and then walked out...