Inside the Star Pavilion, the atmosphere was heavy and tense.
No one dared speak; sweat trickled down their backs.
Though Gu Changge was addressing Chu Xuan and not directly questioning them, the pressure was still so tangible that everyone could feel it. Even Lin Qiuhan, who had previously chatted so casually with Gu Changge, now felt the overwhelming weight of the situation.
Although Gu Changge usually appeared gentle and refined, his true nature was one of arrogance and supremacy, as if he were gazing down from the heavens, radiating an almost divine authority. This was his real face!
However, Lin Qiuhan couldn't help but wonder: who exactly was this Ye Chen? She had never paid much attention to gossip and hadn't heard about the recent events in the Eastern Wilderness.
At this moment, Su Qingge spoke, her voice calm but carrying a hint of sympathy. "Young Master, Zhongzhou is vast. If someone wants to hide, finding their trace is like searching for a needle in a haystack. It would be difficult for Chu Xuan to track him down."
When Su Qingge spoke, the crowd finally turned their attention to the legendary beauty of the Eastern Wilderness, known as the first beauty of the region. Previously, she had silently stayed behind Gu Changge, her presence quiet and serene. The others had not dared to look at her too closely, afraid of displeasing Gu Changge.
There was no denying that Su Qingge's reputation as the Holy Maiden of Tai Xuan was well-deserved. She was veiled, her white robes as pure as snow, and she exuded an ethereal, almost otherworldly aura, like a celestial being.
In comparison, even the other talented women in the room seemed dim and lacking, their beauty and grace nowhere near hers.
"Truly, such a world-destroying beauty, but with a heart as wicked as her looks..." Jin Yang couldn't help but curse inwardly, harboring no good feelings for Su Qingge.
However, the crowd was still curious. In the face of such a terrifying atmosphere, Su Qingge dared to speak up and advise Gu Changge. How much courage did it take for her to do that?
Chu Xuan, on the other hand, showed an expression of gratitude.
"Since even Qingge has said so, then forget it. Chu Xuan, don't disappoint me..." Gu Changge's voice remained indifferent, making it impossible to discern his mood.
"Yes, yes, Young Master, rest assured, I will definitely find Ye Chen's whereabouts!" Chu Xuan quickly replied, his chest pounding in relief as sweat drenched his back.
It was truly like serving a tiger — serving the Young Master was akin to walking a tightrope.
This scene left the others shocked once more. The Holy Maiden of Tai Xuan, Su Qingge, was so favored? She could even persuade the Young Master himself?
Everyone's eyes shifted as they now looked at Su Qingge with a mix of awe and respect, a far cry from the casual attitude they had previously held.
"Thank you, Young Master," Su Qingge said, her face brightening with a smile, looking genuinely happy.
Of course, she knew that Gu Changge's dramatic display earlier was merely to scare Chu Xuan. As for his true intentions, she could only guess. After all, Gu Changge had deliberately allowed Ye Chen to escape, so how could he not know where Ye Chen was?
So, she just played along, letting Gu Changge back down from his theatrics.
Gu Changge's expression remained unchanged, but inwardly, he couldn't help but praise Su Qingge's astuteness.
A woman who could so clearly understand his intentions and play along with him was truly charming.
When he had tested the reactions of the crowd, no one had shown any unusual expression when Ye Chen's name was mentioned. They had clearly trained their composure well.
Of course, Gu Changge wasn't in a hurry. He was quite interested in seeing how long they could maintain their composure.
From then on, the tension in the room only grew.
Some of the other young geniuses began to subtly inquire about Ye Chen's background and how he had offended Gu Changge.
Chu Xuan started explaining, describing how Ye Chen had sought his own demise by offending the Young Master.
As they listened, the expressions of the young geniuses changed. The truth of the matter was becoming clearer, and their unease started to show.
Inside the Star Pavilion, the atmosphere became heavy and tense.
No one dared speak; sweat beaded on their backs.
Although Gu Changge was speaking to Chu Xuan and not directly addressing the others, the pressure was so intense that everyone could feel it. Even Lin Qiuhan, who had previously been speaking casually with Gu Changge, now felt a crushing weight in the air.
Despite Gu Changge's usual appearance of being gentle and refined, his true nature was one of cold superiority, as if he were a god looking down upon them with an unapproachable, divine presence. This was the real face of the Young Master.
However, Lin Qiuhan couldn't help but wonder: who exactly was Ye Chen? She had never paid much attention to rumors and hadn't heard about the recent events in the Eastern Wilderness.
At this moment, Su Qingge spoke, her voice calm but carrying a note of apology. "Young Master, Zhongzhou is vast, and if someone wishes to hide, finding their trace is like searching for a needle in a haystack. It would be difficult for Chu Xuan to track him down."
When Su Qingge spoke, everyone in the room finally turned their attention to her. The legendary beauty of the Eastern Wilderness, the First Beauty of the region, had been quietly staying behind Gu Changge, saying nothing. The others had refrained from looking at her directly, fearing to anger Gu Changge.
Indeed, Su Qingge, the Holy Maiden of Tai Xuan, truly lived up to her reputation. She wore a thin veil, her white robes pristine like snow. She exuded an ethereal, otherworldly aura that made her seem like a celestial being.
In comparison, even the other exceptionally beautiful women in the room appeared dim and insignificant, as if they were not even worthy of being compared to her.
"Truly, such a world-shaking beauty, but with a heart as wicked as her looks..." Jin Yang muttered to himself, harboring no good feelings toward Su Qingge.
However, the crowd could not help but be curious. How much courage did it take for Su Qingge to speak up and advise Gu Changge in the face of such terrifying pressure?
Chu Xuan looked at her with gratitude.
"If even Qingge says so, then forget it. Chu Xuan, don't disappoint me," Gu Changge said, his voice remaining even and composed, betraying no emotion.
"Yes, yes, Young Master, rest assured, I will definitely find Ye Chen's whereabouts!" Chu Xuan quickly responded, wiping sweat from his brow as he breathed a sigh of relief.
It was truly like serving a tiger — serving the Young Master was akin to walking a dangerous tightrope.
The scene left the others in awe once more. The Holy Maiden of Tai Xuan, Su Qingge, was so favored? She could even persuade the Young Master himself?
Everyone began to look at Su Qingge with a mix of admiration and respect, a far cry from the casual way they had regarded her earlier.
"Thank you, Young Master," Su Qingge said with a smile, clearly pleased.
Of course, she knew that Gu Changge's dramatic display was merely to intimidate Chu Xuan. As for his real intentions, she could only guess. After all, Gu Changge had deliberately let Ye Chen escape, so how could he not know where Ye Chen was?
She simply played along, letting Gu Changge ease down from his show of force.
Gu Changge, however, remained unchanged in expression, but inwardly, he couldn't help but admire Su Qingge's intelligence.
A woman who could so easily understand his intentions and play along was truly captivating.
After testing the reactions of the crowd earlier, no one had shown any unusual expression when Ye Chen's name was mentioned. They clearly had good control over their emotions.
Gu Changge wasn't in a rush. He was curious to see how long they could maintain their composure.
As the tension in the room grew, some of the young geniuses began to subtly ask Chu Xuan about Ye Chen's background, trying to figure out why he had offended Gu Changge.
Chu Xuan began explaining, detailing how Ye Chen had sought his own doom by offending the Young Master.
As the young geniuses listened, their expressions shifted, and they started to realize the truth. The unease among them became increasingly apparent.
"Hmm, it sounds familiar…"
A young genius muttered to himself, sensing a strange connection. The description of Ye Chen—hailing from the Eastern Wilderness, with no strong background, being in his early twenties, at the level of Divine Powers, and possessing extraordinary talent—sounded so much like the person that Jin Yang had mentioned before.
Why wouldn't Jin Yang reveal his name when asked? Why was he acting so strangely?
At this moment, many of the geniuses began to connect the dots, their faces showing strange smiles. They weren't concerned with their usual relationships with Jin Yang; after all, this was an opportunity to gain favor with Gu Changge!
"Sir, I believe that Jin Yang from the Gaolou Sect must know where Ye Chen is..."
Before anyone else could react, Yuan Chu, the Holy Son of Yuan Chu, jumped in, revealing what Jin Yang had said earlier in the pavilion.
"Damn it, that blasted Yuan Chu!"
Upon hearing this, Jin Yang's face paled, and beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead. He immediately regretted speaking out earlier.
"Oh? Jin Yang, do you happen to know Ye Chen?"
Gu Changge, still calm, took a sip of his tea, his voice as smooth as ever.
Everything was just as he had expected.
His gaze shifted to the young man in front of him—Jin Yang, the Gaolou Holy Son, whose hair seemed to burn with a fiery aura, like a son of the sun.
Suddenly, a pressure that seemed to come from the very heavens descended, enveloping everyone in the pavilion.
The young geniuses of Zhongzhou turned pale, trembling with fear. They could feel the weight of the pressure in their very souls.
Just how terrifying was this young master's power?
Even their own sect masters and emperors could not compare to this level.
Could he possibly be a higher-tier cultivator, perhaps at the level of a Marquis?
But he appeared to be around their age, if not younger.
"No wonder Mr.Gu is so revered. His power far surpasses even that of my father." Lin Qiuhan couldn't help but feel awe in her eyes.
"Ah, so the Young Master's goal is to find people connected to Ye Chen?" Su Qingge finally understood, though she was still puzzled as to how Gu Changge knew that there were people here linked to Ye Chen.
Gu Changge became even more unfathomable in her eyes.
"Yes, I do know Ye Chen, my brother…"
Jin Yang finally spoke, his voice trembling under the pressure. His face turned pale as he struggled to breathe.
He now realized just how terrifying Gu Changge's power was. The mere pressure of his aura was enough to make him feel like he might collapse.
He had no choice but to admit the truth now. Earlier, he had let slip too much when talking to the other geniuses. He regretted it deeply.
"Oh, you know him? Then where is Ye Chen now?"
Gu Changge asked, his expression still unchanged, his tone detached and casual.
"I'm sorry, Young Master, I cannot disclose Ye Chen's whereabouts." Jin Yang gritted his teeth, his body trembling as cold sweat drenched his back.
He realized that revealing Ye Chen's location would not only expose his brother's whereabouts but would also cause harm to Ye Chen.
He didn't want to be the one to betray his brother, especially under such immense pressure.
"Foolish. I will ask you again—where is Ye Chen now?"
Gu Changge's expression finally turned cold. His eyes were deep and unyielding, emanating a divine authority that could not be questioned.
"Sir, Ye Chen is my sworn brother. I know him well, and if there's been some misunderstanding between you, please…"
Jin Yang gritted his teeth, trembling in fear. Under Gu Changge's oppressive aura, he almost felt compelled to kneel.
But his pride kept him from submitting easily, and he continued to plead for Ye Chen.
"You should be grateful that I'm asking. What right do you have to question me?"
Gu Changge's cold gaze bore down on Jin Yang, his tone like that of a deity looking down on an ant, utterly devoid of emotion.
As he spoke, the terrifying pressure grew even stronger, crashing down like a tidal wave.
Jin Yang couldn't take it anymore. He vomited a mouthful of blood and collapsed to the ground, his face as pale as paper.
He couldn't even muster the strength to resist.
"Holy Son is foolish, offending the Young Master. Please forgive us!"
At this moment, Jin Yang's hidden protector appeared, terrified by the sudden escalation.
He immediately fell to his knees, begging for forgiveness with a fearful expression.
He never imagined the situation would escalate so quickly. The Holy Son was so reckless! He had just invited disaster upon their sect.
The Star Pavilion fell into a deep silence, as everyone froze in fear, feeling as if they were facing the wrath of the heavens.
Ding! Random Task "Suppress the Destiny Son's Sworn Brother" Completed. Task Settling...
Random Task Rating: Perfect.
Fortune Value Extra Bonus: 40%. Final Reward: 700 Fortune Value.
At that moment, Gu Changge's mind was filled with the system's notification sound.
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