Chapter 744 - 396: Insolence Against Superiors

The two approached the dilapidated huts.

Weeds surrounded the area, clearly showing it hadn’t been inhabited for a long time.

The door of one hut was ajar, creaking with the wind.

"It seems like no one lives here."

Gu Sheng stopped in his tracks and glanced around.

Ji Ziyue’s eyes reflected a hint of doubt as she turned to Gu Sheng and asked, "What’s your plan here?"

"Though it’s rundown, the environment here is relatively quiet. I intend to stay for a while to recover my strength,"

Gu Sheng replied.

"Huh?"

Ziyue was visibly surprised.

She hadn’t expected Gu Sheng would want to live in such a place for a time.

Ziyue paused briefly before softly pleading, "Gu Sheng, since you’ve decided to stay, can you release me from these restraints completely? I promise I won’t run, nor will I pose any threat to you."

Hearing this, Gu Sheng’s eyes revealed a trace of caution.

He shook his head as he continued walking, saying, "I know you’re clever and valuable, but I can’t trust you that easily, unless you give me some kind of assurance."

Ziyue’s eyes showed a hint of helplessness, realizing that Gu Sheng wouldn’t let her go so easily.

She took a deep breath and said, "If you release me, I am willing to trade the ’Void Ancient Scripture’ from my family in exchange."

Upon hearing the words ’Void Ancient Scripture,’ Gu Sheng’s eyes glimmered.

He stopped abruptly—it was an invaluable cultivation text. If he obtained it, it would greatly benefit his practice.

Seeing Gu Sheng remain silent, Ziyue continued, "We’ve been through life-and-death situations together. Why can’t you trust me even a little? Had I not given you that warning, you might have already been killed by Wuzhiqi..."

"Hah, killed me? You wouldn’t have lived either!"

Gu Sheng intentionally let out a sinister laugh.

At this moment, Gu Sheng glanced at Ziyue and saw her pitifully distressed expression. He then agreed, "Alright, I’ll trust you."

"Really? That’s great!"

Ziyue was nearly jumping with excitement.

But just as Ziyue was celebrating, Gu Sheng calmly said, "However, you must first transcribe the content of the ’Void Ancient Scripture.’ Once I verify its accuracy, I will release you from the restraints."

"Alright, no problem."

Ziyue responded with a resigned nod.

After settling in, Ziyue found some old paper and ink and began transcribing the ’Void Ancient Scripture.’

Her handwriting was smooth and vigorous, quickly completing the transcription.

When she handed the manuscript to Gu Sheng, he began studying it intently.

The scripture’s content was obscure and cryptic, giving Gu Sheng quite a headache.

Even for someone as intelligent as Gu Sheng, fully grasping its profound elements proved challenging.

Thus, during his studies, he often had to ask Ziyue for clarification, hoping to gain some insight from her.

And so, two days passed swiftly.

Gu Sheng had only read half of the Void Ancient Scripture.

That day, as Gu Sheng was deeply immersed in the scripture’s mysteries, a crisp bird call outside broke his concentration.

Chirp chirp chirp...

A small green bird gracefully landed on the hut’s eaves, letting out a melodious song.

Its sound was distinctly different from that of ordinary birds, as if it carried some unique rhythm and meaning.

"Hmm?"

Upon hearing the sound, Ziyue’s face changed dramatically.

She instinctively darted out of the hut, her eyes laden with urgency.

Seeing this, Gu Sheng tensed up, assuming there was some new threat. He also rushed out right behind her.

"Whoosh!"

Ziyue suddenly surged forward, trying to catch the little bird.

But she forgot her Divine Power was still constrained.

She barely leaped half a meter before landing back on the ground.

The little bird, seeing Ziyue, flapped its wings and circled her twice before returning to the eaves.

"Quick, help me catch that bird!"

Ziyue frantically called out to Gu Sheng.

"Uh..."

Gu Sheng was speechless.

He hadn’t expected someone like Ziyue to be so playful.

"What do you want with it? Its chirping sounds pretty nice to me."

"That’s my cousin’s pet. If it escapes, my cousin will find us here soon!"

Ziyue shouted.

"What? Your cousin’s pet?"

Gu Sheng looked at the nimble little bird and then at Ziyue’s anxious appearance, suddenly understanding.

If unnecessary trouble really emerged because of a bird, it would be utterly regrettable.

Gu Sheng’s expression darkened as he prepared to capture the bird.

Sensing the threat, the bird fluttered its wings, ready to take off.

But Gu Sheng was faster.

In one swift move, he lunged forward and grabbed the bird firmly in his hand.

Seeing this, Ziyue breathed a long sigh of relief.

"Phew... narrowly avoided being discovered."

Ziyue’s face showed visible relief.

Watching Ziyue’s reaction, Gu Sheng couldn’t help but feel curious.

He asked, "Why are you so afraid of your cousin? Do you two have some kind of secret feud?"

Ziyue’s face subtly changed as she avoided Gu Sheng’s gaze.

"It’s a family matter that I can’t discuss."

Ziyue’s tone carried a hint of helplessness and worry.

Clearly, the topic was sensitive for her.

Gu Sheng didn’t press further; after all, it was her family’s issue, and as an outsider, it wasn’t appropriate for him to pry—especially into matters between women.