With the arrival of the Gu family father and son, the goddess's idea of "not caring about life or death" had to be temporarily abandoned.
The swordsmen wearing ghostly masks came and went silently.
No matter how much resentment the Third Prince felt, given the current situation, he could only swallow his anger for the time being.
after all.
All the guards he brought were being beaten to the ground by another group of secret guards who appeared out of nowhere, until they were foaming at the mouth and vomiting bile.
Now, he's the only one left who can stand up completely.
He couldn't beat Shen Jiao and the pretty boy, nor could he beat the Gu family father and son, nor could he offend the goddess, nor could he win an argument with these foul-mouthed commoners.
Thinking of this, the Third Prince suddenly felt that the bright sunshine was actually quite gloomy.
The destruction of the altar was clearly not over yet, but the tyrant didn't care at all. After giving a passionate self-introduction, he continued to carry the swaying, ruffled hamster away by the waist.
His movements were practiced and very natural.
Mr. Gu remained silent for a moment.
Coincidentally, this is the same posture used by the helpers unloading sacks at his restaurant.
"Why did they run away? Hurry and chase them!"
"If we don't burn people to death, won't the River God be even angrier?"
"What should we do?"
"Damn it, are we just going to let bad guys get away with it and do nothing about it?"
The common people were also terrified by the tyrant's cruel method of exploding heads.
He didn't dare to utter a sound until the person left, then he frowned and spoke freely.
"If it weren't for Master Gu's arrival, those two outsiders would have been captured by the Goddess long ago!"
Someone muttered this, and countless pairs of mournful eyes turned to look at the Gu family father and son.
The accusation is quite obvious.
Master Gu: "..."
Why are you all looking at me?
I just happened to be passing by the Youlan River!
Gu An adjusted the blindingly bright gold mask.
Everyone can glare all they want, however they want, but if I can see them, I'll admit defeat.
Everyone was silently criticizing the Gu family father and son.
You two didn't come, but the person didn't leave. As soon as you arrived, the person ran away. You must be a bunch of thieves!
"What does Master Gu mean by this?"
The goddess's expression had been rather unpleasant ever since Ji Yan and Shen Jiao left.
"They are Mr. Gu's guests," Mr. Gu said with a smile.
He was, after all, a powerful figure in the business world. Apart from Gu An and his wife, he could suppress his true emotions when facing all sorts of people.
The goddess lowered her voice: "Guests? Master Gu should know that your so-called guests have disrupted my important ritual of offering sacrifices for blessings. They have destroyed not only the altar, but also the happy lives of the people of Southern Xinjiang."
Gu An pouted and muttered indifferently, "It's not that exaggerated. It's not just an altar. It's just an altar. Why are you trying to morally blackmail me?"
Gu An was still tied to the horse because Master Gu thought the knot was tied quite securely, but he was also lazy.
The goddess's expression changed drastically, and her eyebrows shot up in anger.
The Third Prince had no expression.
He looked down on the goddess and also had a problem with Gu An. If the two of them were to really start fighting, he would be quite happy to see it happen.
The local people nearby were quite indignant.
However, due to the difference in status and strength, he did not dare to shout at Gu An.
No matter how much dissatisfaction they have, they can only grumble a few words to those around them.
The reason why the people of southern Xinjiang fear the cursed insects is not because these insects are poisonous or bite people. They do not bite people; they only have a pair of pincers for self-defense.
Getting pinched is very painful, and if you accidentally fall in, thousands of pincers will be writhing you in the act, making for a very bloody scene.
For this point, one can refer to the story of the Third Prince, a victim of injustice.
The cursed insect also has a rather strange appearance, dark brown with a touch of flame red, covered in an iron shell, and with a pair of large pincers at the head.
Their reproductive capacity is quite rapid, and they are particularly polluting of the Youlan River.
This affects paddy field irrigation and crop growth, resulting in mediocre harvests and consequently impacting the quality of life.
If left unchecked, the effects of the cursed insects will gradually worsen over time, and impoverished families may not even be able to afford a hot meal.
The thought of going hungry because of these nasty insects, or even starving to death if I'm unlucky, is unbearable.
The people began to feel fear and anxiety, and became even more dependent on the goddess.
"You brat, how dare you talk nonsense! Hurry up and apologize to the goddess."
Although Master Gu was outwardly criticizing, he secretly tapped Gu An on the back with his hand behind his back.
Gu An understood.
Most of the time, his relationship with his father is quite peaceful if they don't argue with each other.
He continued his rant: "If an altar made of a few broken stones collapses, so be it. Just rebuild it. Why fight and kill? I think you're doing this on purpose. You can't solve the problem caused by this damn bug, so you keep harping on my friend."
"What nonsense are you spouting!" the goddess shouted.
"What's your rush?" Gu An was a little tired from lying down, but she could still keep going.
He chuckled, "Oh, I see. Your sudden outburst of anger is probably because I guessed what you were thinking."
The reason the goddess was able to hold the position for so long was mainly because the third prince was a useless, vain man.
A few words are all it takes to get the upper hand.
But Gu An is different. He's just a simple-minded rich kid who has no shortage of power or money. He has no need to fawn over the goddess.
Anyway, these words were instructed to him by his father. Even if the sky falls, he has his parents to support him, so he is not afraid.
These rich kids are generally referred to as the straightforward teenagers in their "chuunibyou" (middle school syndrome) phase.
These young people often speak without thinking, saying whatever comes to mind, and are no smarter than those old foxes in the imperial court.
But it is especially infuriating.
The goddess's face was gloomy.
She dug her nails into her flesh, trying hard to suppress the urge to refute Gu An.
At this point, the more you argue with Gu An, the more you'll confirm his nonsense.
The goddess immediately turned the conversation to Master Gu, who was intently watching the play.
"Five days. His Majesty only gave me five days to resolve the issue of the Youlan River. There are less than three days left, but the best time for the sacrifice has already passed. Master Gu, since I am your guest, you should tell me what to do?"
I don't know the answer to this question... Please pass this hot potato to my silly son, Master Gu thought to himself.
This is a really difficult topic to discuss. If he opens his mouth, the problem of the cursed insects in the Youlan River will be entirely pinned on the Gu family.
etc……
Master Gu grasped a crucial point.
If Gu An's nonsense is true, then the goddess really is helpless against the cursed insects.
Therefore, her elaborate attempt to kill someone was not for the sake of the people, but rather to find a scapegoat to bear the consequences of the matter in order to protect herself.
If his guess is correct, then the goddess's current behavior of shifting the blame to the Gu family can be explained.
However, these are all personal speculations, and the truth still needs to be carefully verified later.
After a moment of contemplation, Master Gu realized that this matter was not so simple.
He cleared his throat: "It's really not a big deal, son. I'll give you a chance to show your abilities. You tell me."
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