The person who had arrived was Luo Wushuang.
Yun Fan dropped his playful demeanor, turning extremely solemn. âBrother Gu, he is very dangerous!â
Strands of murderous aura emanated from him. Though Luo Wushuang appeared humble, Yun Fan somehow felt even greater pressure from him than from Feng Xi.
As for Gu Han, what he felt was even deeper than Yun Fanâs. He instinctively felt that even if they fought on equal terms, his victory was uncertain. No one had ever made him feel this way before, and he had faced many opponents, including a saintâs reincarnation.
In the shadows, Yun Fan sneakily took out a jade talisman. Due to Feng Xi, no cultivators were stationed here, but that didnât mean the defenses were weak. The moment he sent a message, experts would rush over from the imperial city in an instant.
Seemingly sensing Yun Fanâs intentions, Luo Wushuang smiled. âThereâs no need to worry. I bear no ill will.â
Gu Han remained impassive. âYouâre saying you arenât here for revenge?â
He had destroyed the Qingyun Pavilion after all.
Luo Wushuang shook his head. âOf course not. They schemed and tried to kill you, so they had to be prepared to be killed by you. Thatâs only fair, isnât it?â
Gu Han was somewhat surprised. âWell thatâs unexpected, coming from you.â
Luo Wushuang smiled again. âIt seems that youâve heard quite a few rumors about me. Unfortunately, they donât understand me.â
âYou killed Yuan Gang, right?â
âYes.â
âWasnât he your bitch? He seemed quite loyal to you.â
Luo Wushuang didnât mind his sarcasm. âJunior Brother Yuan was not bad. Itâs a pity he broke my rules. He didnât seem to be lucky either.â
Gu Han sneered. âSeems like you donât really care about those people.â
âTheyâre just a failed experiment.â
Gu Han gave him a deep look. âYou really are a madman.â
Luo Wushuang didnât seem to care. âMad or obsessed, it doesnât matter. Junior Brother Yang died for you, and you ended up like this because of Junior Brother Yang. Such loyalty and righteousness truly makes me see you in a new lightââ
Gu Han cut him off. âIs there anything else? I donât have time to chat idly with you. If thereâs nothing, please leave.â
Yun Fan clutched the jade talisman tightly. âMy sister isnât here! Youâve come to the wrong place. If you want to find her, you have to go to the border!â
âYouâre wrong.â Luo Wushuang pointed at Gu Han. âToday, I came for him.â
Yun Fan and Zhao Mengyou were stunned.
Looking for Gu Han? And not here to seek revenge?
But why?
Luo Wushuang looked at Gu Han, his smile gradually fading.
âI want to verify somethingâ
hmm?
â He glanced into the distance, then smiled again. âWhat a coincidence. Another guest has arrived.â
A moment later, Fatty landed within the courtyard, radiating brilliant golden light. A deep pit opened up on the originally clean and tidy ground.
He seemed a bit embarrassed. âSorry about that. Couldnât control myself.â
Gu Han was silent for a moment, then broke into a smile. âYou fat bastard.â
âIâm exhausted!â
âHow did you end up here?â
âIâve been searching the whole world for you! If I didnât know a few people, I wouldâve thought youâd disappeared!â he chattered incessantly while emerging from the dust. Looking Gu Han up and down a few times, he sighed. âGot into another life-or-death fight?â
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Mhm.
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âNot much time left?â
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Mhm.
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âAnd you can still be this calm?â
âIâm used to it.â
Fatty wanted to curse loudly, but thinking about the things heâd heard from Murong Yuan, all the swear words turned into just one sigh.
âIâm sorry, I came too late.â
âYouâre not.â Gu Han pointed at Luo Wushuang. âIn fact, you came just in time.â
âWhoâs this...â Fatty glanced at Luo Wushuang. Instantly, he went from nonchalant to dead serious, a cold sweat breaking out on his back. He gulped. âAnother enemy of yours?â
âNo idea. Why? You scared?â
Fatty bristled. âScared my ass! You know me better than anyone! Is there anyone in this world Iâm afraid of?
Ahem...
May I ask, sir, what is your name?â
Gu Han replied as calm as still water, âHis name is Luo Wushuang. Heâs a madman.â
Fatty felt even more uneasy. âIsnât this the imperial city? Arenât you that princessâ junior brother? Youâre in this state, yet she hasnât sent anyone to protect you! Iâm not trying to stir up trouble, but this senior sister of yours isnât doing her job properlyââ
Yun Fan couldnât stand it anymore and raised the jade talisman. âNonsense! With one command from me, experts will come killing over!â
âIs that so? Then never mind!" Fattyâs beady eyes lit up. He straightened his back, heroic spirit surging, and laughed loudly. âYou there, Luo guy, I am Fu Yulin from the Central Continent. Gu Han is my friend. Do me a favor and, if you know whatâs good for you, leave quickly. Otherwise...
heh heh,
if I make a move, youâll be in for a world of pain.â
Yun Fan and Zhao Mengyou were speechless. They felt that using the word âshamelessâ to describe this mysterious fatty seemed appropriate.
Luo Wushuang shook his head, maintaining his gentle tone. âPlease donât get the wrong idea. I really mean no harm to Gu Han. I simply came to play a game with him.â
Fatty was stunned. âA game? What game?â
Luo Wushuang smiled and slowly extended his right hand. âGu Han, try guessing how many essence crystals are in my hand. One or two?â
Fatty laughed scornfully. âThatâs it? What kind of kidâs game is this? Even three-year-old mortals are too lazy to play tricks like this. Youâre playing this with my friend? Outrageous, absolutely outrageous!â
Yun Fan and Zhao Mengyou were also baffled.
He came to find Gu Han just to play this extremely childish game? This guy isnât a madman, heâs just sick!
Only Gu Han understood what this game meant. âGuess you werenât telling the truth about not seeking revenge.â
Luo Wushuang shook his head. âItâs not that. It has nothing to do with revenge. You should have heard that my rules are always like this. Itâs not specifically targeting you.â
Gu Han laughed coldly. âIs that so? Using such a primitive trick?â
Luo Wushuang turned serious. âThough it may be primitive, it is very useful. Itâs either one or two, simple as can be. From the mightiest expert down to a single ant, every living being in the world has a fifty percent chance of guessing correctly. The more primitive, the simpler and fairer it is.â
âWhat bullshit?! Itâs just guessing a number!â Fatty was completely disdainful. He then glanced at Gu Han. âIf you feel embarrassed, let me guess for you! Thatâs how loyal I am!â
However, one look at Luo Wushuangâs hand made him blink in awkward confusion. He couldnât discern anything at all!
Fatty stroked his chin. âForget it. Iâll just take a wild guess. Letâs get rid of him quickly.â
âIf you guess wrong, you die,â said Gu Han.
âWhat?â
âHis rule is, if you guess right, you live. Guess wrong, you die.â
Yun Fan and Fatty were shocked. They never imagined that such a seemingly simple and childish game could be so deadly!
Sweat broke out on Fattyâs head again. âBrother Luo, why must it come to this?! Canât we just talk things out nicely?â
Secretly, he gestured to Yun Fan. Yun Fan immediately understood and, without hesitation, sent a message.
Luo Wushuang paid him no mind, just staring at Gu Han. âGu Han, take a guess.â
Gu Han sighed. âYour way of killing is quite unique.â
Luo Wushuang shook his head. âYouâre wrong. This isnât killing. Itâs giving them a chance. All beings, regardless of background, talent, or moral standing, deserve this one chance. Yang Ying guessed right, so he entered the Qingyun Pavilion. Yuan Gang guessed wrong, so he died. These are my rules.â
At that moment, a few figures in black landed in the courtyard, their aura tightly locked onto Luo Wushuang. Their auras were profound and even slightly murderous. Clearly veterans of many battles, ordinary opponents didnât stand a chance against them.
Fatty felt confident again, puffing up once more. âCocky! What kind of shitty rule is that? Who are you to give others fairness? Who do you think you are? I think youâre even more arrogant than the Great Dao!â
Luo Wushuang thought for a moment. âStrictly speaking, I am currently acting on behalf of heaven.â
Fatty was silent for a moment. âYou really are sick in the head.â
Luo Wushuang, completely unconcerned by the hostility of the crowd, just looked at Gu Han. âThatâs not important. I am very patient, but thereâs a limit to it. Take a guess. Is it one or two?â
Gu Han considered. âIt seems like you value your rules greatly?â
âCorrect.â
âWhat a pity. Whether itâs one or two, guessing right or wrong, itâs all within the bounds of the rules you set. But I just donât want to follow your rules. So...â He shook his head, glancing at Luo Wushuangâs right hand. âI think there isnât a single essence crystal in your hand!â
If you want to set rules, then I will just break them!
Gu Hanâs thinking was just that simple.