99: Heading to the Great Chu Dynasty

Ten days later, at the Gu Clan square.

A Flying Boat with a large banner bearing the character "Gu" hovered in mid-air, Spiritual Qi flowing continuously over its hull.

"Concubine Su, please wait!"

Not far away, Gu Feng hurried over with Yun Shang.

On the deck of the Flying Boat.

Su Li stood at the front, with Cao Bu beside her; Gu Yin, Gu Chuyan, and Yan Ruyu were also there.

Hearing the shout, the five of them turned back to see Gu Feng and Yun Shang walking quickly toward the Flying Boat.

On the other side, Leng Yue, Gu Lingshuang, and Li Xinxue, who were about to leave, stopped and turned to look.

For this trip to the Great Chu Imperial Dynasty to test Chu Hao, Leng Yue originally wanted to go with Cao Bu, but Cao Bu asked her to contact Lu Chen to find the two missing Materials for the nine revolutions emperor bone rebuilding pill.

Thus, her wish to be close to Cao Bu came to naught.

Since some unknown time, Leng Yue had lost all resistance to Cao Bu.

No matter what Cao Bu asked her to do, she would do her best to complete it.

Even just helping him with trivial matters filled her with joy, making her even happier than deep exchanges with Cao Bu.

Perhaps, this was love.

"Fenger, do you have something else?" A hint of doubt flashed in Su Li's eyes.

In these ten days, after Gu Feng entered the Lingxiao Courtyard, he hadn't shown his Face.

All clan matters, large and small, had been handed over to Yun Shang. His sudden appearance now was a bit strange.

Gu Feng's gaze swept over everyone on the deck, pausing briefly on Cao Bu.

Since he had said he would send Cao Bu on his way, he wouldn't delay.

On this trip out, he had to ensure Cao Bu stayed outside forever, with no possibility of returning to the Gu Clan.

Retracting his thoughts, a smile appeared on Gu Feng's Face: "Auntie, Fourth Sister is going to test Chu Hao. As her biological second brother, how can I be absent?"

"Yun Shang and I discussed it and decided to go meet that Chu Hao together."

"Besides, Yun Shang has a unique eye; she can help check things for Fourth Sister and see if this man is truly worth entrusting her life to."

Su Li's brow furrowed slightly, her tone carrying a subtle rejection: "In this past half year, many clan matters must have piled up."

"You just succeeded as Clan Chief, yet you're leaving with me. I'm afraid it's inappropriate?"

This trip seemed to be about testing Gu Yin's sweetheart.

In reality, it was a honeymoon trip for her and Cao Bu.

If Gu Feng and Yun Shang went, how could she have trysts with Cao Bu?

Moreover, besides Gu Yin and the accompanying Maidservants and guards on the deck...

The three of them were all Cao Bu's women.

Yan Ruyu had even entered Cao Bu's inner circle.

If Gu Feng and Yun Shang went along, how could they play?

Facing Su Li's polite refusal, Gu Feng didn't budge, his tone resolute: "Auntie, rest assured. Before Father's Ascension, he had already organized the Gu Clan perfectly."

"With the Eight Great Elders presiding, clan affairs can operate normally; there's no need for me to worry too much."

Su Li was secretly annoyed that Gu Feng was being tactless. Just as she was about to speak again, Yun Shang stepped forward and advised softly, "Concubine Su, please agree."

"Husband is also acting out of kindness. With more people, there's more security."

"If Big Brother overlooks something during the test, wouldn't it ruin Fourth Sister's life?"

A flash of impatience crossed Su Li's Face, and she instinctively turned her gaze to Cao Bu.

This subtle movement was caught by Yun Shang.

As the Third Mistress of the Gu Clan, Concubine Su could have decided this herself. Why did she look at Cao Bu?

It seemed there was definitely an unknown connection between her and Cao Bu.

Even if they were close, there should be boundaries.

The way things were now, it was as if Cao Bu was the one in charge.

Leng Yue, standing nearby, also felt something was slightly off, but she didn't think much of it, assuming Su Li was just respecting Cao Bu.

After all, this matter had been handed over to Cao Bu, so consulting him was reasonable.

Cao Bu's gaze fell on the Gu Feng couple; actually, he was staring at Yun Shang without any concealment.

This woman had delivered herself to his door; he had to find an opportunity to get his hands on her.

As for why Gu Feng wanted to go, Cao Bu didn't know, but he kept a bit of vigilance in his heart.

A gentle smile appeared on his Face as he spoke: "Since Younger Brothers Wife has said so, for the sake of Younger Brothers Wife's Face, Big Brother will let you come along."

Once these words were spoken, no one except Gu Feng and Yun Shang felt anything was wrong.

Only Gu Feng, seeing Cao Bu staring at Yun Shang just now, felt a bit unhappy.

A man's intuition told him that something might happen on this trip.

But if he didn't go, he wouldn't have the chance to get rid of Cao Bu.

Additionally, he had only recently discovered that Cao Bu's prestige in the Gu Clan was terrifyingly high. If he arranged for clansmen to kill Cao Bu, there was no guarantee they wouldn't back out halfway.

Thinking it over, only by taking action personally could he ensure success.

"Brother Feng, we're about to set off. Aren't you coming up?"

Cao Bu's gaze fell on Gu Feng with a hint of playfulness.

Now that both mistresses of the Gu Clan were enamored with him, he could practically walk sideways in the Gu Clan.

Even if his relationship with Su Li and Leng Yue were exposed now, he wouldn't panic at all.

However, with Luo Qingcheng in the shadows, it was better to avoid unnecessary trouble and maintain the status quo for now.

Gu Feng grit his teeth, made up his mind, and pulled Yun Shang onto the Flying Boat.

Soldiers come to block, water comes to cover; he couldn't give up the chance to eliminate Cao Bu just because of this bit of unease.

"Depart," Cao Bu turned and ordered the Captain of the Guards.

The captain nodded in acknowledgment and controlled the Flying Boat to slowly rise into the air, speeding toward the direction of the Eastern Barrens.

Sword Province and the Eastern Barrens were separated by more than a dozen states. If Su Li took Cao Bu there, they could arrive in a few days.

But they weren't in a hurry, so they chose a slower Flying Boat.

As for Teleportation Arrays, they were merely tools for low-level Cultivators; they were far less swift than this Quasi-Emperor Grade Flying Boat beneath their feet.

Whoosh—

The Flying Boat cut through the sky, trailing a long exhaust of Spiritual Qi, and vanished from everyone's sight in an instant.

Two months later.

The Flying Boat entered the territory of the Great Chu Imperial Dynasty in the Eastern Barrens.

On the deck, Gu Chuyan leaned into Cao Bu's embrace, looking at the continuous mountain scenery below, her eyes filled with tenderness.

Now, the entire Gu Clan knew that she was Cao Bu's woman.

Regarding Cao Bu's attitude of not minding her past at all, the members of the Gu Clan were all full of praise, calling him a "real man."

Not far away.

Gu Feng and Yun Shang watched this scene. Gu Feng couldn't help but ask: "Yun Shang, do you think there's really a man in this world who doesn't care about a woman's past?"

Yun Shang looked at the warm scene in the distance and instinctively blurted out: "Big Brother is the most gutsy man I've ever seen."

As soon as the words left her mouth, she realized her slip of the tongue.

Turning her head, she indeed saw Gu Feng's displeased expression.

She quickly changed her tune: "I mean, Big Brother's magnanimity is truly unique."

Only then did Gu Feng feel slightly relieved. He glanced at Cao Bu and said with a hint of disdain: "He's just a leftover taker."

Yun Shang was silent for a moment, thinking of the past events between Gu Lingshuang and Lin Dong.

She suddenly looked at Gu Feng seriously: "Husband, if one day I were coerced and couldn't help myself, would you still love me as before?"

"Huh?" Gu Feng was stunned for a moment. After reacting, he quickly said: "Don't worry, I will never give anyone the chance to hurt you!"

"I said what if," Yun Shang pressed, her gaze locked onto Gu Feng.

"What if..." Gu Feng paused before saying firmly: "No matter what happens, I won't abandon you."

Yun Shang's heart sank instantly.

He hesitated.

He actually hesitated.

Could it be that in this world, besides Cao Bu, there is no other man who truly doesn't care about the past?

Watching Gu Feng still trying to explain, Yun Shang couldn't hear a single word.

She looked toward Cao Bu and Gu Chuyan, a hint of envy flashing in the depths of her eyes.

Could it be that sincere feelings ultimately cannot withstand such a test?