Chapter 2698: Old Master Gu

Old Master Gu lay on the bed, his face turning blue and his lips white with fear, almost rolling his eyes back, yet he was still happy! It seemed that Old Master Gu was nearly scared to death by Xiao Taohong.

This little ghost’s nonsense technique was becoming more formidable by the day.

“Old Master Gu, are you happy?” Xuexue walked to the bedside and asked with a smile.

One little ghost was already frightening enough, but another two men in black had come in. At this moment, Old Master Gu wished he was dead. If he had known earlier, he would have arranged for a Hidden Guard to protect him and wouldn’t be in such a passive position today.

Old Master Gu seemed like a completely different person compared to his usually arrogant self. Trembling, he asked, “Wh-who are you people?”

Xuexue said coldly, “We’re the ones who want your life.”

With their faces covered with black cloth, Old Master Gu couldn’t see their faces clearly at all.

Long Rui didn’t say a word. This damned Old Master Gu dared to have someone bomb his wife. Watch how today he doesn’t beat him to death! With a big stride forward and a wave of his hand, Old Master Gu was flung off the bed onto the floor…

“Ahhh…!”

“Warrior, be gentle, I am old and frail, I can’t withstand such a fall!” Old Master Gu cried out in pain, baring his teeth.

Long Rui stepped forward, grabbed his chest garment, and said coldly, “Isn’t Old Master Hu quite fond of causing trouble? What’s wrong? Now that it’s your turn to get troubled, you aren’t happy? Suddenly feeling old and frail? I remember Old Master Gu is only in his forties this year, right?”

“Warrior, if I have offended in any way, please forgive me!” At this time, Old Master Gu knew to be afraid!

“Now you’re afraid, it’s too late.” Long Rui finished, and stomped hard on Old Master Gu.

“Ugh…!”

A mouthful of blood spilled from his mouth.

Initially, Long Rui intended to kill him and be done with it. But now Moli Country was at war, and it was a time for money. With Old Master Gu being the richest man under the heavens, if he died in Moli Country, it might offend his family, who could then support the enemy with their wealth, which would be troublesome.

Considering this, Long Rui decided to spare him a dog’s life.

But he didn’t let him off easy, he hung Old Master Gu’s entire body up by the bed’s edge.

The two servant boys guarding the door were also thrown into the room, tied up, and their mouths were stuffed with smelly socks.

It wasn’t until close to noon the next day that the Gu Family realized something was wrong and broke in urgently…

By this time, Old Master Gu had been hanging for several Shichen, his whole body stiffened, and only had a breath left, not even having the strength to curse.

The Eldest Madam was both distressed and furious: “Who is so vicious? Hanging Old Master like this?”

“Guards, guards, where were the guards last night?” The Eldest Madam was scolding as she rubbed Old Master Gu’s hands and feet.

“Mmm, mmm…!”

The two guards were tied up, their mouths stuffed with smelly socks, and thrown aside.

The steward quickly had them untied, asking, “What exactly happened? Why was Old Master hung up? How were you night-guarding?”

The two guards looked bewildered, indicating they had fainted without knowing anything and couldn’t provide any valuable clues.

“You… you’re so incompetent!”

The steward was at a loss for words, almost driven mad by their clueless faces, knowing nothing, just how could there be such foolish people! They were knocked out, yet couldn’t even get a clear look at the assailants.

In the end, the doctor saved Old Master Gu, and everyone finally understood what happened.

The Eldest Madam, her mind turning quickly, immediately said to the just awakened Old Master Gu, “Old Master, I believe the ones who poisoned you and Thirtieth Aunt last night must also be these two evildoers. Who exactly are they? Why do they want to harm you?”