Chapter 1655: Chapter 1653: The Truth
Without confirming the other partyâs identity, Gui Hao was reluctant to initiate a conflict, especially since the opponent was from the Shark People Clan. However, if the other party had ill intentions, Gui Hao absolutely wouldnât allow the Little Princess to be in danger!
The Mount Sumeru Whale stopped, and the Gnawing Beast also moved aside, revealing a path where a luxurious carriage drawn by colorful seahorses appeared before everyone.
A middle-aged man with an exceedingly ugly appearance stepped out of the carriage. His bizarre fish-like face wore a proud expression: "Little Princess Guli Jia, you should be inside the Mount Sumeru Whale. Please come with me now."
"Yu Chong, the Royal Butler of the Shark People Clan!" Seeing this hideously looking middle-aged man, a hint of surprise appeared in Gui Haoâs eyes: "Why would the Royal Butler from the Shark People Clan come here, what are they planning?"
Yu Chong was responsible for royal affairs within the Shark People Clan. Though his abilities couldnât compare to Gui Haoâs, he was still a master in the Later Stage of the Firmament Realm.
"Guli Jia, what on earth is going on?" Ling Feng asked.
Guli Jia stammered, "Well... Can I not say? I donât want to be with those ugly monsters from the Shark People Clan, Uncle Gui Hao, letâs break through!"
Gui Haoâs mouth twitched, as if he realized something.
Ling Feng, on the other hand, was more direct. He looked Guli Jia up and down and asked with surprise, "Guli Jia, did you leave the Mermaid Clan to escape a marriage?"
Guli Jia blushed and then defiantly said, "So what if I did? My father insisted on marrying me off to that hideous freak from the Shark People Clan. I refuse to marry him. His fish face couldnât be uglier, so..."
"So you ran away from home, Little Princess?" Gui Hao felt a bit of a headache.
Guli Jia stuck out her tongue, "Yes. If I didnât leave, would I stay and wait to marry him?"
Yu Chong shouted loudly, "Little Princess, you donât need to hide anymore. While you were in Yun City, our Shark People Clan already discovered you. I know youâre inside the Mount Sumeru Whale, come out. Our Young Master fell in love with you at first sight, and the union of our two families is strongly supported by everyone!"
Hearing Yu Chong say this, Gui Hao couldnât help but shake his head, "Iâll go out and meet Yu Chong. This fellow wonât give up unless he sees the Yellow River. If we donât send him off, we wonât be able to leave today!"
"Uncle Gui Hao, you wouldnât hand me over, would you?" Guli Jia said pitifully, "I donât want to!"
"Donât worry, you are our Fishmen Raceâs Little Princess. How could I hand you over to him? Leave this matter to me!"
Saying this, Gui Haoâs figure flickered, disappearing from inside the Mount Sumeru Whale and appearing in front of Yu Chong.
"Guli Jia, I didnât expect you to have such a strong will! I really underestimated you before!" Princess Yun Xuan said with some surprise, "You seem so weak and gentle, yet you ran away from home to escape marriage. Not bad, not bad!"
"Hmph, I would never use my own happiness as a bargaining chip!" Guli Jia looked at Princess Yun Xuan and then whispered, "Princess Yun Xuan, I know you donât like Ling Feng, but think about it. If a woman spends her life with someone she doesnât like, wouldnât that be miserable? Donât you agree?"
"So then?" Princess Yun Xuan looked at Guli Jia with a teasing smile.
Guli Jia righteously said, "Of course you should defend your happiness with your own actions, just like I did! Think of it as a great opportunity. If youâre too embarrassed to speak up, I can talk to Brother Ling Feng for you. How about that?"
Princess Yun Xuan slapped Guli Jiaâs hand away and said, "Alright, stop eyeing my fiancĂ©. I know what youâre thinking, but unfortunately, Ling Feng is now my fiancĂ©, and... Iâm quite satisfied with him. Whatâs wrong, disappointed?"
Guli Jia glared at Princess Yun Xuan, then pouted, "I really do dislike you sometimes!"
"Haha, itâs mutual!"
Ling Feng naturally didnât mind the teasing between the two women. Instead, he appeared at the front of the Mount Sumeru Whale alongside Senior Gui Hao.
"Gui Hao? Itâs actually you!" Being powerhouse figures in their respective camps, Yu Chong and Gui Hao were naturally acquainted.
"I havenât heard from you in so long; I thought something might have happened to you!" Yu Chongâs words were quite blunt.
Gui Hao smiled kindly and said, "How could anything happen to me? You know our Town Sea Divine Turtle Clan has long lifespans. I was thinking Iâd have a chat at your grave one day!"
"Indeed, I truly dislike you old undying types!" Yu Chong raised an eyebrow, "But Little Princess Guli Jia is with you, isnât she? Thatâs fine, weâve been ready here for a long time, just waiting to welcome the Little Princess."
Gui Hao interrupted Yu Chong, "Speak of welcoming our Little Princess with our Majesties. I have no opinion on that matter, but..."
At this point, Gui Haoâs voice turned stern: "But now youâre blocking us from returning to the Fishmen Race. Isnât this inappropriate?"
Yu Chong also felt a bit troubled. He had received a tip-off about Little Princess Guli Jiaâs discovery but wasnât warned that the tough Gui Hao was also present.
"Hmph, inappropriate? Where was Little Princess Guli Jiaâs sense of shame when she ran away from the marriage?" Yu Chong retorted coldly.
Gui Hao shrugged, "What does that have to do with me? If you have grievances, take them up with our Majesties. Iâm only responsible for the Little Princessâs safety, so..."
Gui Haoâs voice became low and threatening: "If anyone intends to harm the Little Princess, let me tell you, Gui Haoâs fists are not just for show! Chief Steward Yu, kindly make way, or if any bloodshed occurs, it wonât reflect well on any of us!"
"You..." Yu Chong clenched his fists. If possible, he really wanted to punch Gui Haoâs face, but he knew he wasnât a match for Gui Hao. Using force was no longer an option!
"Withdraw!" Yu Chong took a deep breath and then said coldly.
With a command, the Gnawing Beasts slowly dispersed. Gui Hao cupped his hands toward Yu Chong with a smile, "Thanks to Brother Yu for your understanding. I look forward to your esteemed presence in the Undersea City."
"I will," Yu Chong said coldly. "But I also have a message for you to convey to your Majesties: Our Shark People Clan does not wish for a repeat of what happened before. If it does, it would be a mockery and provocation to our Shark People Clan, and at that point, we wonât be so easily dealt with!"