Chapter 105 - Chapter 105: Debt Collection (Third Update, Seeking Monthly Tickets) (1/2)
Chapter 105: Debt Collection (Third Update, Seeking Monthly Tickets)
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Three days later, Gu Yang finally stepped out of his room.
As he opened the door, he bumped into the little maidservant, Zhi Xing. Her face was full of surprise as she exclaimed, “Brother Gu, you finally ended your retreat.”
Gu Yang was in high spirits, he patted her head and asked, “Is there anything to eat? I’m starving.”
“I’ll make some right away.”
Zhi Xing hastily left. After taking a few steps, she paused, looked back and said, “Miss has been worried about you these past few days.”
Gu Yang gave a warm smile, thinking about how Su Qingzhen, during many simulation training sessions, followed him unconditionally, sharing life and death. Such fellowship was truly rare.
In the beginning, he did have a bad impression of this young lady. In a particular simulation, he even died at the end of her sword.
However, after experiencing so many things and countless simulations, she had always been by his side.
In Gu Yang’s heart, she was already considered a companion.
He thought to himself, “It’s time to repay her for her kindness.”
As he walked out of the cabin, he caught sight of Chu Xiyue and Wu Xingyun.
“Congratulations, Brother Gu!”
Chu Xiyue and Wu Xingyun both greeted him with clenched fists, expressing their sincere congratulations.
Breaking through to the First Rank meant stepping into the top-ranking league in the world.
In this era where few divine power cultivators were born, First Rank was the top-level strength in the Human Realm, capable of ruling the world.
If a single force could recruit one additional First Rank, it would be a cause for celebration. Usually, they would host a grand feast to announce it to the world.
Gu Yang returned the greeting and laughed, “I just took a step ahead and I believe, you all will soon catch up.”
The end of Gu Yang’s retreat was a joyous occasion.
Zhi Xing and Zhang Xiao Hai quickly prepared a feast and set up a table on the deck.
Everyone on the ship came out and gathered together to celebrate Gu Yang’s breakthrough to a First Rank master.
Gu Yang scanned over everyone present: Chu Xiyue, Wu Xingyun, Xu Ruomei, Su Qingzhen, Lily, Han Mengling.
Excluding Han Mengling, everyone else at the table was a companion with whom he had shared mixed feelings during his simulations.
Zhi Xing and Zhang Xiao Hai were responsible for pouring the wine.
Unfortunately, Ling Ling wasn’t present.
Consider it a small regret.
Gu Yang lifted his cup, proposing a toast, and everyone drank.
The atmosphere at the table was harmonious.
However, the women present weren’t exactly on friendly terms, especially Chu Xiyue, Xu Ruomei, and Su Qingzhen. There was an underlying rivalry amongst the top-ranked women of the Beauty List.
Gu Yang was initially worried that these three might end up fighting each other in his absence.
Thankfully, they respected him, and there were no such incidents.
It had been relatively peaceful for over a month.
Now, they were all seated at the same table, sharing a drink, which already indicated progress.
Gu Yang didn’t expect them to put their prejudices aside and become best friends.
His past life experience told him not to meddle in women’s affairs.
After three rounds of drinking, Gu Yang said, “Next, I plan to change course for Jiangzhou. It’s time to settle the score with the Liu family.”
Su Qingzhen looked shocked. She quickly turned to face him, her eyes welling up with tears.
All along, they had been moving in the opposite direction of Jiangzhou.
To go to Jiangzhou meant turning back.
Chu Xiyue and Wu Xingyun naturally had no objections.
Jiangzhou, Ba County, Phoenix City.
Inside a restaurant, Yang Deli was drinking with a few other people. As they were enjoying their drinks, he overheard someone at another table mentioning the name ‘Gu Yang’.
In the past two months, Gu Yang’s name had been mentioned frequently in teahouses and restaurants, with his fame skyrocketing.
Whether it was defeating three Second Grades warriors while he was still Third Rank, or slaying a First Rank plane when he was Second Rank, or breaking through to First Rank in just two months…
Each incident was legendary.
However, everyone intentionally ignored one incident, his confrontation with Liu Zhe.
Phoenix City was Liu family’s territory, Liu Zhe was the face of the Liu family. At least, publically no one dared to mention that event.
Suddenly, someone from the same table called out, “Old Yang, you mentioned last time that you knew Gu Yang. Is it true?”
Feeling tipsy, Yang Deli responded loudly, “I do know a martial artist named Gu Yang. He is actually the lifesaver of Old Yang.”
His proclamation attracted everyone’s attention in the restaurant.
Someone delved deeper, asking “Is it true, or are you making it up?”