Chapter Twenty-Eight: Games in the Carriage

An hour later, Gu Chen finished his cultivation. As he opened his eyes, a searing heat radiated from within his body.

Taken by surprise, Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing felt a momentary palpitation.

"Junior Brother Gu Chen, did you break through again just now?" Xiao Wu asked, her bright, lively eyes blinking with curiosity.

Zhu Zhuqing looked at Gu Chen quietly, her own eyes filled with the same inquisitive gaze.

"Yes, I broke through. I have reached the eighth rank of a Spirit Master."

"Ah! You broke through two ranks in just one hour—are you some kind of monster?" Xiao Wu stared at Gu Chen in disbelief.

Gu Chen chuckled, "Perhaps it's because my comprehension is better, hahaha..."

"You... you must not become arrogant and complacent!"

"Gu Chen, Sister Xiao Wu is right. You are in a very dangerous situation right now. Do you realize that?"

"Yes, I understand. You want to say that because I offended Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun, they might retaliate against me, right?"

"Exactly! Since you know that, why do you always have to go against them?" Xiao Wu blinked, staring at Gu Chen's refined features.

"Because I am not accustomed to being bullied. Do they think they can do whatever they want just because their power is currently greater than mine? Do they expect me to submit?"

"I was born with a proud spirit from the west wind; why should I ever have to beg anyone?"

"My two senior sisters, I am truly fortunate to have met you both, who care for me so much. With you protecting me, I am not afraid."

The two women smiled awkwardly. If it were just Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun, they wouldn't be afraid; what they feared was Tang San acting from the shadows.

Having grown up with Tang San, Xiao Wu understood him best. He would not allow anyone else to have designs on her.

Xiao Wu was actually somewhat repulsed by Tang San’s twisted form of love. Originally, she had truly regarded Tang San as an older brother, and he had treated her as a younger sister. Later, as Tang San noticed her growing more beautiful, his attitude toward her gradually shifted.

Xiao Wu was not a dull girl; she could feel Tang San’s excessive fixation on her. However, as a young girl, it was difficult for her to refuse when a male treated her so well, especially under the guise of being an "older brother."

This left Xiao Wu in a dilemma: she could not bear to hurt her "brother," yet her heart was set on Gu Chen. Even though she liked Gu Chen, she dared not perform any overly intimate gestures in front of Tang San, fearing he would become jealous and fly into a rage, harming Gu Chen.

Seeing the two women silent and lost in their own thoughts, Gu Chen knew exactly what was on their minds. He laughed, pulled them both into his arms, and said:

"Don't worry, my two fairy senior sisters, I will keep a low profile. After all, with two such beautiful seniors by my side, I have no desire to die young. I still need to find a way to grow stronger so I can protect you both!"

"You! I really don't know what to do with you! But you're right; increasing your strength as quickly as possible is the top priority." Zhu Zhuqing said with a hint of grievance, allowing his mischievous hands to wander over her soft curves.

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