In the dim and damp dungeon, Ye Chen sat in a sorry state, his hair disheveled and his appearance utterly disheartened. Only he knew how he had managed to survive the last three days. No one cared for him, nor did anyone come to check on him. It felt as though he had been abandoned by everyone.
He harbored a deep hatred for Gu Changge, wishing he could tear him apart piece by piece. But right now, Ye Chen was both shocked and dismayed. The person he most despised, and least wanted to see, had appeared before him.
"Young Master Gu, as per your orders, Ye Chen has been imprisoned here these past few days," a disciple said, leading Gu Changge into the dungeon.
"Understood. You may leave now," Gu Changge replied indifferently, giving a nod. Once the disciple left, Gu Changge leisurely looked Ye Chen up and down.
It was clear that the last three days of confinement had not been kind to Ye Chen. The Taixuan Sacred Land, in an attempt to please Gu Changge, hadn't even given Ye Chen a drop of water. The once promising child of fate now looked pitiful.
However, Gu Changge felt no sympathy. After all, if Ye Chen had the ability, he wouldn't hesitate to eliminate him. His first priority would surely be to scatter Gu Changge's ashes to the wind.
"Gu Changge, why have you come here?" Ye Chen shouted, sensing the ill intentions in Gu Changge's presence. He instinctively thought Gu Changge had come to kill him.
"I'm here to see you, of course," Gu Changge replied with a casual smile. "No, wait—actually, I'm here to see your master."
Gu Changge made no effort to conceal the truth and directly pointed out Ye Chen's secret.
"What... what are you talking about? I don't understand," Ye Chen's face changed slightly, and he was immediately alarmed. How did Gu Changge know about his master? This was a secret known only to him. In that moment, he felt a chill run down his spine, realizing that in Gu Changge's presence, all his secrets were as fragile as dust.
"Stop pretending. With that look on your face, who are you trying to fool?" Gu Changge sneered. "Does your senior still want to hide in the shadows, always lurking in the dark? That's hardly befitting of someone of your seniority."
Gu Changge's eyes were locked on the ring in Ye Chen's hand, and this gaze made Ye Chen's heart sink. Not only did Gu Changge know of his master's existence, but he also seemed to know where his master was hiding.
"Young Master Gu, why trouble yourself with my broken soul?" A sigh echoed from Ye Chen's ring, a sound that was as beautiful as heavenly music but laced with helplessness.
A flash of red light appeared, and a figure dressed in red appeared in the air.
"Master?" Ye Chen's expression changed. He hadn't expected his master to reveal herself, and this sudden appearance made him uneasy.
"Oh, so this is what your master looks like," Gu Changge remarked, his expression unchanged. He had expected an elderly man, but instead, it was a beautiful woman in red.
Her crimson robes and red eyes made her strikingly beautiful. Gu Changge inwardly clicked his tongue, thinking, Ye Chen's luck with women is impressive. His master is quite the beauty, but she'll soon belong to me.
"May I ask, Young Master Gu, what brings you here?" The woman, Yan Ji, asked in a cold voice, her presence seeming reluctant. She had only revealed herself because Gu Changge had already discovered her existence. It was either be forced to reveal herself or do so on her own terms.
"It's nothing serious, just out of curiosity to see the powerful figure supporting Ye Chen. I wanted to meet the person behind him," Gu Changge replied easily, though no one, not even Ye Chen and Yan Ji, could discern his true intentions.
Ye Chen, for his part, was full of resentment and murderous intent, certain that Gu Changge had ill designs. Yan Ji, equally unsure of Gu Changge's true motives, remained vigilant.
"I am but a mere woman. I am hardly a great figure," Yan Ji responded coldly.
"Even a fool like Ye Chen could achieve such a result under your guidance. You're too humble," Gu Changge said casually, his smile sincere, though his words were sharp. "The saying goes, a great bird chooses the right tree to roost in, and a wise minister serves a worthy ruler. For someone of your caliber to stay by Ye Chen's side is truly a waste."
As he spoke, he casually tested the waters, trying to seize the ring from Ye Chen's hand. However, an instinctive sense of danger flashed through him, and he cursed inwardly, Damn luck.
On the surface, though, he showed no sign of concern.
"Gu Changge, you dare call me a fool?" Ye Chen's face turned green with anger. Gu Changge was openly mocking his master in front of him, and he could not tolerate such insults. The audacity was infuriating.
But from another perspective, Ye Chen was actually frightened. His master was his greatest support. If she were to abandon him, what would happen to him then? He couldn't bear to even think about it.
Gu Changge's words seemed to strike a nerve with Yan Ji as well. While Ye Chen could be foolish at times, he had other admirable qualities—such as his perseverance and bravery. Besides, Ye Chen had awakened her, and she couldn't simply abandon him over a few harsh words. But what exactly was Gu Changge trying to achieve by saying this?
"Is this... sowing discord?" Yan Ji's expression shifted slightly as she came to a realization. She quickly understood that this was likely Gu Changge's true objective. However, while she had seen through his plot, Ye Chen remained clueless.
In the end, it seemed that Gu Changge's words had struck home, fulfilling the very prophecy of his insult. Ye Chen had indeed proved himself to be a fool in the end.
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