Above all spirits

Chapter 445 Guangxuzi (Part 1)

Hearing Werner's inner roar, Gu Yun subconsciously slammed his chopsticks down, somewhat confused as to what kind of reason that was.

“Bang—!”

A crisp sound rang out instantly.

He flicked away the chopsticks from Guang Xuzi's hand, who was about to pick up some food.

It's clearly very light.

It wouldn't even attract anyone's attention.

But it stirred up waves in the hearts of the two people sitting opposite each other.

Guangxuzi: ?

Gu Yun: ?

Werner: (???w??).

Guang Xuzi was stunned for a moment.

"Young friend, what is this...?"

Gu Yun was also a little confused. Although Werner had given him that advice, Gu Yun still felt that it wasn't that simple.

"Shouldn't I be the one asking you this? What are you doing?"

Guang Xuzi smiled awkwardly and said.

"I'm telling you some important, top-secret information, but I'm getting a bit thirsty from all the drinking. Shouldn't we have some food to moisten my throat before we can continue?"

"I'm telling you..."

"Snap—!"

The crisp sound rang out again.

The sound of chopsticks clattering was still there, but even more decisive than before.

He's overcomplicated the issue.

It seems Werner was right.

Gu Yun said calmly.

"Then there's no need to talk about it, I don't want to hear it."

'That's absolutely right! Gu lad, I love your stubbornness.'

Guang Xuzi narrowed his eyes, and seemed to speak with a serious expression, like a teacher earnestly advising a student.

"If I'm not mistaken, young friend, you've only just entered the Demon General realm."

"You must understand that a formal trial is no child's play. I don't mean to belittle you, but your strength is indeed too low. Participating in the trial would likely be very dangerous."

"Nearly a hundred people participate in the trials of the Heavenly Guards each year. Even if fifty are recruited into the ranks, the number of survivors is never the full number. This shows how fierce the competition is, and life and death can be decided in an instant."

Seeing that Gu Yun was still engrossed in eating, Guang Xuzi refused to believe it.

"However, if young friend had known about the trial beforehand..."

"Snap—!"

Guang Xuzi looked at the chopsticks in his hand that had been bounced away again, and began to doubt his life.

At the same time, due to the repeated slapping, the surrounding demons also began to notice the scene, and they all covered their mouths and chuckled, as if they recognized this Guang Xuzi.

One of the demons stepped forward and patted Gu Yun on the shoulder.

Since there was no malicious intent, Gu Yun did not stop it.

He said this with an air of great satisfaction.

"Brother, you're amazing. Let me explain."

"This guy is elusive. Every time it's mealtime at this inn, he'll quietly appear somewhere to freeload. We can't catch him or stop him in time. His tricks have successfully fooled many contestants. After all, who doesn't want to pass the trial?"

"But this guy said something different every day, which made us realize that he was just lying."

"He is neither a member of the royal family nor the son of an official, so how could he possibly know the contents of the trial?"

"Moreover, although it was a scam, in the end, he didn't swindle any money from us. He just freeloaded food and drinks while talking. Even if we reported it to the manager of the three stars of the Ring Palace, it would be of no use."

“It’s frustrating.”

"Looks like he finally met his match today, brother, I admire him!"

Gu Yun immediately showed a knowing look, and then whispered a thank you.

He looked again at Guang Xuzi, whose face had turned a deep purplish-red.

The truth is self-evident.

Guangxuzi remained undeterred.

"Young friend, don't listen to their nonsense. I do have some inside information."

"Someone as honest and upright as me would never stoop to such a petty gain..."

"Clap."

Gu Yun put down his chopsticks, stood up to leave, and said.

"I've finished eating. If not, then come up here and tell me."

After leaving behind these words, Guangxuzi was left alone, bewildered in the "wind".

It is clear.

This is the approach.

Any demon with a shred of self-respect would not continue, and they cannot replenish their soul essence.

Eating and chatting together is perfectly legitimate for having dinner together.

If you only start after everyone else has left, won't you look like a beggar?

I, the dignified Guangxuzi, am destined to become the Demon King's demon!

What a shame!

What a shame!

"Excuse me, sir, we need to collect our food."

The voice of the service staff rang in Guang Xuzi's ears.

"no!"

"My friend is just going to the restroom and will be right back! This is a case of a big business bullying its customers!"

Ignoring Guang Xuzi's shouts, the staff began tidying up Gu Yun's plates.

"No, no, no!"

"Look at this person, they took a bite of each vegetable and then threw it away. Don't they feel any remorse? We should cherish food!"

As he spoke, Guangxuzi did not hesitate to speed up the process of cooking.

He believed that as long as he cooked the rice faster than he collected the food, he would be able to eat his fill.

"Wow, this fish is delicious."

"Many people wouldn't order such low-quality ingredients; this kid must be rich."

As Guang Xuzi chewed, he recalled Gu Yun, that devil.

"interesting."

"Whether it's the way you handle things or..."

Guang Xuzi recalled Gu Yun's actions during his first test.

"Although something seems a little different."

"But this kid's state always reminds me of the Asura clan's unique body-refining method?"

"No rush, no rush. I'll ask him after I finish eating. As long as we're still within this star system, it won't be difficult to find him."

...

'Gu boy, how could you just leave like that? If you won't eat, I will!'

'...'

Ignore Werner's complaints.

Gu Yun looked back at the inn behind him. The demon named Guang Xuzi showed no signs of following. Gu Yun frowned in confusion and muttered to himself.

"Could I be mistaken? Is he really just a simple-minded scoundrel?"

'What's wrong? ’

'That guy... I don't know, I can't quite put my finger on it, but I always feel there's something about him that's familiar to me.'

In what aspect?

'In all aspects...'

'You... never mind, just a rogue demon, there are plenty of those in the upper realm.'

That's true, but he's probably quite something.

'Isn't it easy to have a thick skin?'

'No, that's not it. Do you know when he sat down across from us?'

"Hey, now that you mention it, it's true. If I hadn't been watching the food, he really would have succeeded."

'...'

Gu Yun: e-(?д??)

'He must have used some power or other means to conceal his presence.'

"That's what I thought at first too, but the moment you spoke, when I consciously tried to sense it, I could clearly perceive the magic emanating from him. He wasn't hiding his intentions; in fact, it seemed somewhat deliberate."

'I think I know this. I've heard something similar on your planet, something like...'

'Sense of presence.'

'Yes, yes, that's it. But can something be changed by human intervention?'

"So it's not simple, and of course, your thick skin is certainly not simple either."

"Forget it, it has nothing to do with me. I should avoid dealing with people like that, it will only bring me trouble. I should inquire about the Prison Administration Bureau instead."