Chapter 83 (2/2)

“You…” The proud expression on Gu Xiaoxue’s face suddenly froze. The person who deployed the custom of breaking through the Thousand Revolution Array was her Master. As long as anyone was able to successfully break it, they would be Honorable Guests of the Everlasting Feast Hall. Not only would they be exempted from paying for their meal and drink, but they would also be given the best treatment.”

Tang Xiu calmly spoke, “How is it? I cannot challenge it?”

Gu Xiaoxue shook her head and said, “Of course, you can. But judging from you cultivation, you’ll never breakthrough the array. Even if you’re barely able to cross the first layer, but at the second layer, either you’ll die or you’ll be severely wounded for trying. There are a total of 7 layers in the Thousand Revolution Array. You’re said to be successful if you’re able to breakthrough all of them. And until now, there have only 2 people who were able to breakthrough to the fourth layer, but those two are cultivators who have been cultivating for centuries.”

Tang Xiu asked, “So, you don’t have any Honorable Guests then?”

Gu Xiaoxue shook her head and said, “No. The ones who were able to breakthrough into the third layer from the second layer, they could count it as their victory for several decades. Only a total of 6 people have successfully broken through from the second layer into the third layer.”

Tang Xiu’s heart turned supercilious.

This Thousand Revolution Array was created by him. He was perfectly clear about its true might. Even if ones were celestial beings, wanting to breakthrough from the first layer to the second, would prove quite difficult for them. A slightly powerful Immortal might be able to breakthrough to the third layer. But advancing forward, there was 80% chance that they would be severely hit and injured, or expelled.

“Let me try it!” Tang Xiu serenely spoke.

Gu Xiaoxue said apathetically, “It seems like you’re not one to give up before seeing the River of Styx. Since you want to challenge it, then try! Since I also am very bored right now, you can come with me!”

Tang Xiu did not speak again. He followed behind Gu Xiaoxue, traversing through the woods’ depth. They met groups of black-suited security guards along the way. A strange smiling expression covered their faces as they looked at Tang Xiu, who was following behind Gu Xiaoxue.

“Huh? It’s strange. Isn’t it the first time we see Little Boss with an unfamiliar young man? Who’s that youngster? Is he worthy to be personally accompanied by Little Boss?”

“Ah, Young Boss has grown up. Isn’t she also a normal girl who longs for a relationship with a man? Just look at the youth behind her. He’s surely unusual!”

“How could this be? Doesn’t Little Boss have a keen eyesight and has always been aloof and picky? She usually doesn’t spare a glance toward any men. How could an unfamiliar youngster walk with her?”

“That young man’s looks are good. But he’s definitely unworthy of our Little Boss. Nobody on Earth is worthy for Little Boss in my eyes.”

“Damn, a toad wants to eat the swan. Little Boss is like a fairy. An average person wouldn’t be able to win her over, right?”

“Ugh, they don’t match at all…”

“…”

Tang Xiu and Gu Xiaoxue had sharp hearing. They were naturally able to hear those security guards’ chats clearly. Gu Xiaoxue, who walked in front, had a deep smiling expression as the corner of her mouth curved. But the one who walked in the back, Tang Xiu, only wore a forced and wry smile.

Listening to those security guards’ chats, it made him almost think that he was just like a pile of shit who wanted a fragrant flower such as Gu Xiaoxue.

_“Bah!”_

But when Tang Xiu was about to drive away those absurd thoughts from his mind, his eyes looked at Gu Xiaoxue at front. He then spoke, “Your surname is Gu? Someone I know who has gone also surnamed Gu!”

Gu Xiaoxue turned her head as she looked at Tang Xiu with a contemptuous expression before he continued advancing forward, “You don’t need to try to get closer to me. Breaking through the Thousand Revolution Array is our sacred custom. Even if you oily-mouthed me, flattering and saying exaggerated things, I will never help you. Much less, people surnamed Gu are quite rare. But I absolutely have no relation whatsoever with them.”

Tang Xiu asked, “You don’t have any relationship with others? Then, you’re following your master’s Gu surname, right?”

“Yes!” Gu Xiaoxue raised her chin and responded.

Tang Xiu’s eyes tightly fixated at the back of Gu Xiaoxue, as the already calmed down emotions he had suddenly surged up again and made his heart ripple. His favorite First Apprentice was also surnamed Gu, and he was the one who gave her her last name.”

“Gu Xiaoxue, have you heard about someone named Gu Yan’er?”

“What?” She stared at Tang Xiu and said, “Who are you? How do you know my Master’s name?”

Was it true?

Tang Xiu’s heart was as though being thrown into the stormy sea, as he looked at Gu Xiaoxue in disbelief and hastily asked, “Please tell me, how is your Master? Where is she right now?”

“I don’t know.” Gu Xiaoxue replied with an angry tone.

Tang Xiu said with a deep tone, “Please, answer me. It’s very important to me.”

Gu Xiaoxue sneered, “Hey, you haven’t even answered my question. How do you know my Master’s name? I know it. You should have heard her from your elders, right? Fine… my Master has never contacted any outsiders for the past decade. It’s impossible for you to see her.”

*[Long Taos]: side characters in Chinese operas who perform acrobatics and fight scenes

*[12.47 to 13.07]: don’t ask me about the tree sap