Chapter 460: Chapter 319: Come Fight, You Little Bitch

Huo Shuixian, upon hearing these words, flashed a hint of murderous intent on her stunningly beautiful face. Her gaze was intense as she bore down on Gu Changsheng.

Gu Changsheng, with an indifferent expression, let her look on, as if disinterested and at ease, as though the matter did not concern him at all.

“What does it matter if I know? What does it matter if I don’t know?” Huo Shuixian’s voice was chillingly cold as she spoke.

“Tsk!” Gu Changsheng sneered coldly at her words, curling his lip and said, “I figured you would know! You, the legitimate daughter of the Grand Tutor’s Mansion, born into the illustrious Guanlong Huo Family, are actually harboring the Futu Demoness, infamous in the Itinerant World!”

“The most esteemed noble lady in the world, actually taking the Futu Demoness as your master, Miss Huo, what do you think the world would think if this news were to spread?”

Hearing Gu Changsheng’s words, Huo Shuixian’s beautiful eyes narrowed dangerously into slits, only to burst into maniacal laughter the next moment, “Spread? How could it possibly spread?”

Gu Changsheng raised his eyebrows at her words, offering no response.

In the midst of Huo Shuixian’s laughter, Kun Nu, Si Xi, and Ning Er were all taken aback and frowned involuntarily.

Suddenly, Huo Shuixian’s laughter came to an abrupt halt. Her gaze swept across those present with a chilling sharpness, and she spoke with a voice as cold as ice, “It will not spread! Because all of you here today will die!”

Her painstakingly cultivated reputation for a lifetime, she definitely could not let it be destroyed in the hands of a scoundrel like Gu Changsheng!

“Miss Huo, are you sure?” Gu Changsheng, with a face that remained calm and composed, glanced at Huo Shuixian very generously and said, “Your nanny and master, the Futu Demoness, failed to kill me, are you so certain you can do it?”

A flicker of disdain flashed in the eyes of Gu Changsheng, who hated when people casually spoke of taking her life!

As if she, Gu Changsheng, were as insignificant as an ant, to be disposed of by others!

Upon hearing Gu Changsheng mention the Futu Demoness, the murderous aura around Huo Shuixian instantly dissipated, and the bloodthirsty red glint in her eyes flickered, completely abandoning the harmless image of a genteel noble lady!

“You vile creature! I will avenge my nanny! I will have you pay with your blood!” Huo Shuixian’s voice was ice-cold, chilling to the listeners.

Gu Changsheng felt the shift in her aura and instantly became alert, with her expression changing as well.

She had underestimated Huo Shuixian’s capabilities!

Or rather, she did not expect that someone of Huo Shuixian’s age could possess such profound Inner Strength!

Gu Changsheng looked at the changed expressions of Si Xi and the others, her phoenix eyes slightly narrowed, as she coolly spoke, “Unexpectedly, not only do you practice martial arts, but your Inner Strength is also so profound!”

Si Xi and the rest were all people who served closely under Zhou Mu, with such high cultivation that there were few in the world who could gain an advantage over them!

Yet, when facing the Futu Demoness, it was like striking a stone with an egg!

And just Huo Shuixian’s latent Inner Strength was enough to change their color!

Gu Changsheng never doubted the cultivation of Si Xi and the others but now looked at the Futu Demoness and Huo Shuixian’s martial prowess with new respect!

Gu Changsheng squinted her eyes at Huo Shuixian before her and said in a deep voice, “The Futu Demoness comes from Miaojiang, and the people there are skilled in Gu techniques. She dominated the Itinerant World over twenty years ago and managed to escape unscathed amidst the encirclement of the righteous folks, surely her cultivation was unparalleled in the world at that time!”

“Miss Huo, you are not yet twenty, yet you possess such profound Inner Strength. Why is that?”

Hearing this, Huo Shuixian’s entire aura paused, and the malevolent qi on her face surged dramatically.

Now, she was absolutely certain that her nanny had indeed encountered trouble!

If she had previously thought that Gu Changsheng was just shooting arrows at random, trying to disturb her state of mind with news of her nanny’s trouble, now she was partially convinced!

Her nanny must have gotten into trouble!

Because unless it was a matter of life and death, her nanny would never use Gu techniques! She would never let anyone see her secret origins from Miaojiang!

For a moment, Huo Shuixian’s face showed erratic changes, and a seed of retreat sprouted in her heart!

She was determined to avenge her nanny and settle her grudge, but… but if even such an unmatched expert like her nanny could fall at the hands of Gu Changsheng!

What did that prove?

Huo Shuixian was very certain that Gu Changsheng had no Inner Strength and could not possibly harm her nanny in the slightest, which could only mean that within the Gu Residence, there must be another great master!

Gu Changsheng squinted her eyes and, without blinking, watched Huo Shuixian’s changing expression, a mocking curve appearing on her lips as she continued, “It is rumored that in Miaojiang, there is a secret technique that can greatly increase one’s Inner Strength!”

“But the Heavenly Dao has its own decree, and such a technique that defies nature and alters fate certainly demands an equivalent price!”

“Miss Huo, what kind of price did you pay to attain such robust Inner Strength?”

Huo Shuixian felt her heart tremble upon hearing this!

The affairs of Miaojiang were mysterious and unfathomable, and few in the Four Kingdoms had heard of them, even more so, they were treated with great secrecy! If not for her fortuitous favor from her nanny, she too would have been unable to glimpse even a fraction of the profound mysteries, let alone inherit the true transmission!

But how did this vile Gu Changsheng come to know this?

Gu Changsheng rested her chin in her hand, looking leisurely at Huo Shuixian, and spoke as if nothing mattered, “You don’t say, but I almost know. Let me guess…”

“Miss Huo, did you cultivate Gu using your body as the furnace? Or did you cultivate it with your Essence Blood?”

Gu Changsheng’s words greatly shocked Si Xi and the others when they heard them, their faces filled with dismay.

Gu, this mysterious entity, had always been feared by the people of the Four Kingdoms!

Upon hearing this, Huo Shuixian was struck as if by lightning, retreating several steps before stabilizing herself, staring at Gu Changsheng with a face full of shock and uncertainty.

“The Futu Demoness can only cultivate such defying heavenly cultivation by feeding Gu insects with essence blood,” Gu Changsheng spoke as he sighed with apparent pity, “but having seen Miss Huo’s hands myself, I am utterly convinced that there are no marks of bloodletting on your fingertips. Someone as beautiful as Miss Huo would surely pay great attention to her appearance, not allowing even the slightest blemish, would you?” As he spoke, he continued with a tone of regret, “So, it seems likely that Miss Huo uses her body as a vessel to feed Gu, doesn’t she?”

Although Gu Changsheng appeared nonchalant on the surface, he was extremely shaken inside.

If it weren’t for his previous life, when he was fortunate enough to see some of the secret archives in the archives bureau, he wouldn’t have known these secrets of Miaojiang!

Even when he saw them, he was full of disbelief!

Because of some unnamed Gu insects, one could achieve such mysterious feats; this challenged the understanding of a nonbeliever like him too much!

But first the Futu Demoness, and now Huo Shuixian, these two individuals personally demonstrated to him that indeed, in this vast world, there is no shortage of wonders!

There are no impossibilities, only unknowns!

Such things beyond Gu Changsheng’s understanding felt eerie and unpredictable, and were difficult to master!

He did not like this feeling of being unable to control the situation! Not at all!

Because it made him feel that there were too many unknown variables, beyond his expectations!

At this thought, a hint of killing intent flashed through Gu Changsheng’s heart!

“You wretch, who exactly are you?” Huo Shuixian asked with a face full of doubt and a voice trembling slightly.

In front of Gu Changsheng, she felt as if someone had stripped away her clothes, seeing through her at a glance!

This feeling made her fearful!

The thought of retreat grew stronger in Huo Shuixian’s heart; Gu Changsheng gave her an eerie, hard-to-predict feeling!

She knew all of her secrets!

This made Huo Shuixian lose her confidence in killing Gu Changsheng!

With Gu Changsheng’s keen perception, he noticed her expression and movements and instantly knew her intentions, so he laughed disdainfully, “What’s the matter? Thinking of escaping? Who was it that just now arrogantly claimed to want my life?”

Having her thoughts seen through with a glance, Huo Shuixian’s expression grew even more hostile.

Si Xi, Kun Nu, and Ning Er didn’t say another word, blocking Huo Shuixian’s path.

With all her paths to retreat blocked, Huo Shuixian’s brows knitted tightly in frustration.

“My lady, if she truly is a Gu user, then we cannot let her go!” Si Xi declared solemnly.

“Indeed, my lady, we cannot let the tiger return to the mountain; it would bring endless troubles!” Ning Er added urgently, with his longsword across his chest.

Kun Nu hadn’t spoken, but the gravity on his face showed that he agreed with Si Xi and Ning Er.

Hearing their words, Gu Changsheng’s brows furrowed slightly.

She was well aware of their concerns.

Now, this little bitch Huo Shuixian was still residing in Prince Mu’s Mansion, staying by Zhou Mu’s side!

This was akin to nurturing a tiger courting disaster!

“Gu Changsheng! Do you really think they can stop me?” Huo Shuixian coldly spoke, her eyes piercing as she looked at Gu Changsheng.

Gu Changsheng shook his head helplessly, “I would never assume so! Even though you might be slightly inferior in inner strength to that Old Devout Woman, the Futu Demoness, you are more than capable of dealing with them, especially since… you have Gu within you!”

At his words, Huo Shuixian let out a cold laugh, “At least you’re aware!”

Gu Changsheng shrugged indifferently and then met her gaze with a sharp and intense look, “Even so, Huo Shuixian! I will not let you leave unscathed.”

“Do you think my residence is some kind of thoroughfare? That you can come and go as you please?”

On hearing this, Huo Shuixian’s heart skipped a beat!

Gu Changsheng waved his hand to Si Xi and the others and ordered coldly, “Everyone step aside!”

At his command, a trace of worry flashed across the faces of Si Xi and the others.

“My lady…”

“Stand down now!” A glint of irrefutability flashed in Gu Changsheng’s eyes.

With a resigned look, Si Xi and the others stepped back a few paces, yet they did not put down their weapons, remaining on guard and ready to engage Huo Shuixian at any moment.

“You little bitch! For intruding upon my residence, you will pay a price in blood. Let the battle begin!” Gu Changsheng looked at Huo Shuixian, speaking with a nonchalant ease.

Seeing Si Xi and the others back off, with only Gu Changsheng remaining, Huo Shuixian’s mouth slowly curled up in scorn, “You shameless wretch, your overconfidence astounds me! Do you seriously think you have the strength to fight me?”

“With not even a shred of inner strength, you dare to talk about making me pay with blood. How preposterously arrogant!”

Gu Changsheng’s mouth twisted into a sharp curve as the malevolent qi around him spread out tangibly, standing tall as if the god of slaughter had descended, “Enough talk; if you can defeat me, I shall let you leave unharmed.”

“I, Gu Changsheng, have always spoken with my strength! Make your move!”

The aura exuded by Gu Changsheng made Huo Shuixian’s heart turn cold, and quickly, anger surged, “Seeking your own death!”