136 Friendship (2/2)

Gu Shenwei thought that Lady Meng and Madam Yang might collude and inflict harm to themselves to deceive her. However, there was no need to over-complicate the fight in the inner residence. Since Luo Ningcha could not comprehend the plan, he did not voice out his thoughts.

After dealing with Miss Luo Ningcha, Gu Shenwei went to Kun Yard. As the door was locked, he jumped over the wall to get in. He sat on the steps in front of the gallery while he waited for Shangguan Ru.

He went through the plan once more and made some minor adjustments. There were several major loopholes that he was unable to amend. As a humble boy slave, he could not control the whole situation. A decision made by a big shot could easily jeopardize the whole plan and put his life at risk.

He had no choice but to follow through with his plan.

Shangguan Ru, who was dressed in all black and had her face covered, arrived before the stipulated time. She wondered if Slave Huan had come up with some new games.

This dialog played an important role in Gu Shenwei's life. Not only did he solve numerous problems with the assistance of Shangguan Ru, but he had also gained her trust.

Gu Shenwei had nearly become one of Shangguan Ru's closest allies once, but they had a falling out due to various reasons. Although both of them had met on the journey towards Iron Mountain camp before, they could not find that initial chemistry they once had together. Subsequently, even though they had gone through thick and thin and Slave Huan had managed to save the lives of several young men, their relationship did not become closer.

Friendship is a mysterious thing. It can be more complex than love sometimes. Your favourite person might not be the one who helped or cherished you the most. Instead, it could be someone who opened up their hearts to you and allowed themselves to be vulnerable in front of you, but you had subsequently forgotten about all of it.

Gu Shenwei told Shangguan Ru everything that he knew about the Barren Sect. He said, ”Mama Xue used the Peripheral Force on me and Maid Lotus. Both of us have less than two years to live. We were captured by two women from the Barren Sect and Maid Lotus had become their hostage. I had to take up more responsibilities and complete the mission by tonight.”.

Gu Shenwei took out a thin long rope with a piece of black iron tied to one end and placed it in front of Shangguan Ru.

Shangguan Ru removed the black cloth covering her face. As she listened, she became more and more surprised. She asked, ”Will you die due to qigong deviation by noon of tomorrow?”

Gu Shenwei nodded.

”Is Barren Sect going to climb up the cliff and siege the Stone Castle tonight?”

Gu Shenwei nodded again and said, ”My guess is that they didn't want to attack discreetly and they have an ulterior motive.”.

”Oh, no matter what motive they have, I'll tell my father and let him send people to kill those women.”

”If that's the case, I'll also die. Barren Sect is the only one who can dispel the Peripheral Force.”

Shangguan Ru was worried for Slave Huan. She said, while scratching her head, ”What should we do? Capture them alive so they can heal you?”.

”They're resistant to torture. No one can force those women to do anything.”

Shangguan Ru paced back and forth in front of Slave Huan. She was only thirteen and she couldn't think of any good ideas in such a short amount of time. She asked, ”This... Have you ever said this to someone else?”.

”Mister Guo. He didn't believe that Barren Sect could climb the Stone Castle and he didn't believe me.”

”Mister Guo? How can you count on him? Did you forget that he wanted to kill you in the first place? I hate that hypocrite the most.”

”I don't like him either. However, he is the commander of South City, so I have to tell him what I know.”

”How about Master Yu? You should be under her command.”

”I didn't tell her. This is an important matter. Once this gets out, both Maid Lotus and I will die and it will alert the enemy.”

This sticky situation is beyond the scope of Shangguan Ru's capabilities. Looking at the young man before her, he seemed taller and looked more distressed. He had that same troubled look on his face. Strangely enough, she did not notice it when they were travelling to Iron Mountain. She said, ”You have a solution, don't you? You made me worried on purpose.”.

Even though Shangguan Ru's eyes was darker than the night sky, it was shimmering like the brightest star in the sky. Gu Shenwei couldn't help but laughed, as though this was a trivial game.

Shangguan Ru was unhappy. She said, ”What're you laughing at? Is it funny, coming up with a story to trick me? I am an adult and will have a team of assassins in a few days time.”.

Gu Shenwei stopped smiling and said, ”No, this is the truth. Barren Sect will climb the Stone Castle tonight. I have a guess as to what their intentions are and I have come up with a solution. However, I need your help. No one else can help or save me except you.

Shangguan Ru liked to hear this. She was satisfied. She smirked while she stretched her hand out. She said, ”Count on me. I won't let you die.”.

Gu Shenwei held Shangguan Ru's hand and told her his plan. Shangguan Ru frowned and said, ”If that's the case, you'll still be in a dangerous position.”.

”Danger is lurking everywhere. I only need your promise.”

Shangguan Ru had her lips tightly pursed and her nose moved slightly. Then, she clapped and said, ”Sure.”.