Peerless War God

Unfortunately, he could not do so, because the Duke of Zi Jin was watching from the side.    

"What Patriarch said is correct." Chen Xiao bowed slightly and said neither servile nor overbearing.    

Gu Changsheng's eyes turned cold, and he said, "Speak, how did you obtain this soul crystal? What does this Soul Race have to do with you?"    

"I have no idea. I obtained this soul crystal from the Soul Race clansmen outside Water Moon City. I thought it was just an ordinary soul crystal, so I took it with me." Chen Xiao said perfunctorily.    

"Oh, is that so? Tell me all about your experiences after entering the Mountain and River Diagram." Gu Changsheng said with a frown.    

"Yes."    

Chen Xiao had long been prepared, so he immediately made up an experience, hiding the important parts. It sounded extremely real.    

After listening to it, Gu Changsheng's frown deepened. He was also unable to make a suitable judgement.    

"Is that true? Are you not lying?" Gu Changsheng asked again.    

Chen Xiao was so scared that he retreated. He had to admit that he was under a lot of pressure when facing Gu Changsheng. He quickly said, "I don't dare to lie to you. Everything I say is the truth."    

At this critical moment, he had to bite the bullet and not admit it.    

As long as he did not admit it, Gu Changsheng would not be able to do anything to him. After all, the Great Elder was already dead. There was no proof.    

"Really?" Gu Changsheng asked suspiciously.    

"Really."    

"Alright, Gu Changsheng, you actually got angry at a junior. How embarrassing. If I were you, I would just find a piece of tofu and knock myself over to death so that others wouldn't laugh at me." At this moment, the Marquis of Zi Jin spoke up to save the situation.    

"Hmph!"    

Gu Changsheng coldly snorted and did not say anything else. He knew that with the Marquis Zi Jin here, he would not be able to get anything out of him.    

Only then did Chen Xiao truly heave a sigh of relief. The secret of the secret cultivation method of the soul armor was finally preserved.    

It was also all thanks to the Marquis Zi Jin that he was able to resolve his crisis.    

Seeing Gu Changsheng sulking and looking extremely angry, the Marquis Zi Jin spoke again, and said: "Ye Gubei hasn't come out of the painting yet. If I were you, I should be worried about this."    

"I don't believe that anything will happen to him. His background ..."    

When he reached the critical point, Gu Changsheng immediately retracted his gaze and glanced at Chen Xiao.    

"Houng Marquis Zi Jin, your eyesight is not bad. This brat's talent and temperament are both top notch. He is stronger than a lot of people, sigh!"    

After Gu Changsheng finished speaking, he sighed.    

The death of a few disciples of the Gu family had made him feel a little sad. Han Guang had also not come out, so it was likely that he would not be able to survive.    

But this was fate, the fate of the disciples of large families.    

If he succeeded, it would naturally be a great merit. If he failed, he would have to pay the price with his life.    

"Just wait. He should be fine. Let's see how much benefits he can get," the Marquis said plainly.    

The two of them spoke without Chen Xiao interrupting. He just watched silently, feeling a little tormented.    

Moreover, for the sake of safety, he did not even bring a single Soul Fruit out of the world in the painting. He only brought some soul crystals with him.    

Of course, the most important thing he gained this time was actually the secret cultivation method of the Soul Armor, but he would not tell anyone about this huge secret.    

This was very important.    

Gu Changsheng agreed with the Duke of Zi Jin's words. He said, "Then let's wait!"    

Just like that, the three of them waited silently in the secret room. It was terrifyingly quiet.    

As for Chen Xiao, he did not complain at all. He simply sat down on the spot and quietly accompanied the two of them. Right now, only by staying by the side of the Marquis Zi Jin could he give him a sufficient sense of security.    

He did not know why, but he always felt a faintly discernable hostility that came from Gu Changsheng.    

He didn't know if it was just an illusion or if it was true, but he didn't dare to take any risks.    

Soon, several hours later, there was a sudden movement in the Mountain and River Diagram again. A black light flew out and entered Ye Gubei's body.    

Divine Soul returned!    

"My divine soul has become so much stronger. I don't know what exactly this guy has done in the world in the painting. However, I can faintly feel a terrifying killing intent. He must have killed a lot of people from the Soul Race."    

Chen Xiao thought to himself when he saw Ye Gubei.    

This person was very scheming and shrewd. After this trip to the Mountain and River Diagram, his gains were probably not small. It was just that he did not know if he had obtained a secret technique to cultivate the Soul Technique.    

Although the possibility of this was not high, it was not impossible. Chen Xiao had to be careful.    

After a while, Ye Gubei opened his eyes again. He saw the three of them right away. He quickly stood up and said: "Patriarch Gu, Master!"    

As for Chen Xiao, he was completely ignored by him, and was extremely arrogant.    

Of course, Chen Xiao did not take it to heart. From the conversation between the Duke of Zi Jin and Gu Changsheng, he could vaguely guess that the origin of this Ye Gu Bei was probably not simple.    

At least, he was definitely not ordinary.    

"Yes," the Marquis of Zi Jin nodded and said, "It seems that you have gained quite a lot this time. This is great."    

"Thank you master, my divine soul has increased by a lot. The methods of the Gu family's head are truly amazing." Ye Gu Bei said.    

He flattered two people with just one sentence. He was truly a natural bootlicker.    

Chen Xiao felt disdain in his heart, but he did not show it. He just stood there expressionlessly, and it was best for him to remain silent.    

In this way, he was ignored. That was good. It was not good to be in the limelight.    

Gu Changsheng didn't say anything about Ye Gu Bei's words. He just nodded and said, "Since that's the case, let's leave this place first."    

"Yes." The Marquis Zi Jin nodded.    

The four people left the secret underground room and arrived at the main hall.    

"Marquis Zi Jin, see you in three days." Gu Changsheng said.    

"Mm-hm, good. Take care of your own family matters. I don't want to clean up your mess in the end, hehe." The Marquis Zi Jin gloated.    

The Gu family had lost quite a lot of disciples this time. Five of them had died, and it was a bit of a blow to the Gu family.    

There was only one thing to worry about, and it was enough for Gu Changsheng to worry about.    

Sure enough, Gu Changsheng's face darkened when he spoke up to here. He snorted coldly, then left on his own.    

"This... Does the Gu family head still need to wait for three days before he can decide on the Heavenly River Gu Clan's quotas?" Ye Gubei asked with a frown.    

The Zi Jin Marquis had a calm expression as he said, "This is the Gu family's business. We shouldn't interfere. Just wait patiently for three days. During these three days, the two of you can try your best to recover your divine soul, especially you, Gu Bei. Your divine soul is not stable, so you need to spend a longer time stabilizing it."    

Ye Gu Bei's face was full of arrogance. He was obviously unhappy about being criticized by the Marquis Zi Jin, but he still lowered his head.    

"Master, you're right. I will remember it."    

"That's good then. You two can leave first." The Marquis said.    

"Yes, Master."    

"Yes, master."    

The two of them obeyed and left. Chen Xiao and Ye Gu Bei walked out of the hall and looked at each other. They did not look at each other and did not communicate much with each other.    

Obviously, the two of them had some secrets about the world in the painting that they didn't want others to know.    

Chapter 32 - The Secret of the World in the Painting