Chapter 2046 - 1618: Revealing the Truth, The Stunned Youth

But whether Gu Changsheng liked it or not, it seemed there was no choice but to ride the snake!

Thus, even though Gu Changsheng felt like crying deep inside, she still had to accept this fact...

However, riding on the Soul-Devouring Python, Gu Changsheng glanced at Jin Linchuan and Shi Wujue with utmost envy...

Shi Wujue sat upright on the Witch Gu Horse and chose to ignore Gu Changsheng’s resentful gaze, closing his eyes slightly, struggling to suppress his reluctance...

Can’t be soft-hearted!

Absolutely cannot be soft-hearted!

Just like Zhou Mu, he was doing it for her own good!

As a person, one can have weaknesses, but for someone like Gu Changsheng, at the very least, these weaknesses should not be so obvious, because even a tiny weakness might become a fatal flaw on the journey ahead!

Nobody hoped for Gu Changsheng to be safe more than Shi Wujue, always safe and sound, no matter what befalls...

"Let’s go..." Zhou Mu tilted his head, glanced at Gu Changsheng, then looked back at Smelting City and said, "We can’t delay anymore, otherwise those entering the mountain afterward will start paying attention to us..."

Zhou Mu made a valid point, but even so, their group had already drawn quite a bit of attention!

The mountain road leading to Smelting City, although rugged, wasn’t the hardest, but the road beyond Smelting City towards the Divine Mount Qilian was truly challenging, hence very few who left Smelting City rode horses. Even the mountain horses they trained struggled on such complex terrains...

But, Gu Changsheng’s group somehow had horses!

Not only did they have horses to ride, but they also had a snake for transport. How could this not stand out?

Therefore, although there weren’t many people entering the mountain by that time, those who did inevitably took a few hard looks at Gu Changsheng and her companions, eyes full of envy, jealousy, hatred, alongside confusion and puzzlement...

At this moment, immersed in the inescapable snake-riding experience, Gu Changsheng had no mind to care what others thought.

Her biggest concern was whether she was in a dire situation or not!

Need to stay still!

Absolutely must not move randomly, she must be a good feeder for the Soul-Devouring Python, because moving even a bit meant touching the snake’s skin!

That clammy, cold touch clung to her like a tenacious leech, impossible to shake off...

The group, riding on two Witch Gu Horses and a snake, spiraled slowly along the Nine-Bend Mountain Road towards Divine Mount Qilian...

On the way, Jin Linchuan, sitting primly on a Witch Gu Horse, continuously glanced back at the snake Gu Changsheng was riding...

Others might not have noticed, but he witnessed firsthand this python transforming from a massive size into its current form, able to navigate the mountainous terrains...

The sight of such a transforming python was so striking that the Youngster Linchuan couldn’t forget it even if he tried!

Having struggled to survive within the Jin Family, Youngster Linchuan developed a brooding and thoughtful nature, dealing with matters more cautiously and carefully than others. Yet, despite his caution, after the journey began, he couldn’t help voicing his doubts...

"Uh, are you guys rich?" On the Witch Gu Horse, Jin Linchuan glanced back at Yuan Bao.

Jin Bao Baby was no longer in Yuan Bao’s arms; Gu Changsheng had taken him away, claiming to spare Yuan Bao the burden of carrying Jin Bao Baby up the mountain. In truth, Gu Changsheng just wanted someone to join her in the delightful experience of snake riding!

Although Jin Linchuan was just a teenager, he was still the employer of Gu Changsheng’s group, and given Gu Changsheng and Zhou Mu’s favorable impression of him, Yuan Bao was tasked to stay by Jin Linchuan’s side to protect him from any danger on the challenging mountain road.

"Huh?" Yuan Bao was thrown off by the unexpected question from the brooding youngster, reflexively responding, "Why do you ask?"

Are they rich?

This question left Yuan Bao momentarily at a loss for how to answer!

More accurately, it’s that Youngster Linchuan’s question was inherently flawed; he should have asked if there was anyone wealthier than them in this world?

Certainly not...

His mistress and master, claiming they were the richest on earth, was no exaggeration!

Pray tell, for someone who possesses the world, are they rich or not?

Money cannot even begin to describe everything they have!

"If you weren’t wealthy, how could you acquire a gu? It’s said that people of the Southern Border are known to be proud and difficult, and while there may be a few exceptions, the price of a gu is beyond the reach of ordinary families, isn’t it?" The Youngster Linchuan’s brows furrowed slightly. His handsome little face bore an expression of worry uncommon for his age and he spoke with meticulous words.

"Uh..." Upon hearing this, Yuan Bao’s mouth twitched involuntarily, stealing a glance at his mistress, and murmured, "You’re saying..."

How should this leave his mistress feeling...

Yuan Bao’s concern was not unfounded...

Because at that moment, upon hearing Youngster Linchuan’s words, Gu Changsheng really wanted to rush up and pull this youngster off the Witch Gu Horse...

Damn it!

Do you even know how to speak?

Can we still chat nicely?

What do you mean that most people from the Southern Border are arrogant and difficult? How is she supposed to feel as the leader of the Southern Border people? Did you ever consider how Southern Emperor Changsheng would feel when you said that?

And what’s this about even if a few scoundrels occasionally appear?

You’re kidding me!

I’m that scoundrel!

At this moment, Gu Changsheng really wanted to curse a few times with elegance!

Originally, she had a good impression of this youngster, but his memory is too good, saying things that stab people like that, is it really okay?

Just wonder about things quietly, why do you have to ask aloud?

Don’t you know curiosity killed the cat...

"Um, I feel that we might be, perhaps, possibly, very rich?" Yuan Bao cautiously observed his wife’s expression while hesitantly organizing words to respond...

What he said shouldn’t be wrong, right?

Youngster Linchuan shouldn’t be suspicious anymore, right?

"But if you were rich, you should be living a life envied by everyone in the mundane world, why come to Smelting City and engage in the perilous mercenary business that takes you over water and through mountains?" Youngster Linchuan heard this, but instead of stopping his questioning, continued on Yuan Bao’s thread.

"..." Hearing this, Yuan Bao instantly covered his face, feeling like crying but without tears.

Geez, youngster, aren’t you done yet?

"Shut up! Where do you get all these questions, do you think you’re a walking ’why’ encyclopedia?" Having given up her Witch Gu Horse, forced to ride on the Soul-Devouring Python, Gu Changsheng, already filled with resentment, finally couldn’t hold it anymore under Youngster Linchuan’s questioning and glared at him, saying with an unhappy face...

"..." Youngster Linchuan was stunned by Gu Changsheng’s shouting, and a trace of hurt flashed across his handsome and melancholic face...

Seeing this, Gu Changsheng couldn’t help twitching the corner of her mouth...

Duh!

Here it comes again!

Darn! This youngster just knows too well how to use his naturally melancholic handsome face!

"Okay, okay, okay! Stop it! Don’t look at me like that, I can’t handle it!" Finally, Gu Changsheng raised the white flag and surrendered!

Melancholic handsome youngsters, they’re really heartbreaking!

Hurting them brings a lot of guilt!

Gu Changsheng felt that she needed to have a talk about life with her employer!

Yes, a chat about life!

She signaled the Soul-Devouring Python to move faster on the rugged and difficult mountain road, caught up with Jin Linchuan’s Witch Gu Horse a bit, and turned her head to scrutinize Jin Linchuan...

It wasn’t until Jin Linchuan started feeling nervous under Gu Changsheng’s gaze that she spoke carelessly, "My evildoer has told you, we are not difficult people to deal with, nor do we harbor ill intentions. You can put away your skepticism and curiosity..."

Gu Changsheng’s words sounded nonchalant, but they caused Jin Linchuan to be slightly stunned.

This woman, she’s so perceptive, has she sensed his unease and wariness?

"Youngster, life’s path is long, regardless of what life you might have experienced in the Jin Family causing your current temperament, it’s not something we’re supposed to be responsible for! To be honest, we accepted your contract because we needed one that allowed us to legitimately enter deep into Divine Mount Qilian. Taking you along is just convenient; our target is the Divine Weapon Forging Tower in the depths of Divine Mount Qilian, the same as your cousin Jin Luoyi’s target!"

Gu Changsheng slightly curled her lips, smilingly looking at Jin Linchuan, and spoke brightly.

Saying things openly is much more believable than leaving someone guessing incessantly!

"So..." Hearing this, Jin Linchuan’s handsome little face flashed with a look of surprise and uncertainty, and he hesitantly spoke, "Aren’t you mercenaries?"

"Whether we are or aren’t, does it really matter? Since we’ve agreed to your convenience, we’ll take responsibility to the end, as long as you don’t create trouble, once we safely get out of the mountain, you’ll of course remain safe and sound!" Gu Changsheng spread his hands indifferently, "Also, what Yong Shu told you about us is a bit misleading, in reality, we don’t just have three Masters of the Transformative Realm..."

"Uh..." Hearing this, Jin Linchuan’s heart trembled.

He couldn’t help thinking, could it be that Yong Shu, as the Steward of the Mercenary Alliance, deceived him?

But that shouldn’t be...

"Five!"

And just as Jin Linchuan was questioning, Gu Changsheng slowly extended a palm, showing five fingers, and blinked his big eyes saying.

"What five?" Youngster Linchuan, for a moment, didn’t quite grasp it...

"Five Masters of the Transformative Realm! We have a group of six people, no more no less, just right as five Masters of the Transformative Realm!" Except for that worthless Er Yuanbao Xiao Er Que of hers, everyone among Gu Changsheng’s group of six are Masters of the Transformative Realm, including the tiny Baby Jin Bao!

"..."

Upon hearing this, Jin Linchuan was instantly left speechless, not knowing what to say...