Gu Liyan squinted at them, surveying the narrow passageway that could only accommodate two people at a time, and sneered, "So what if there are many of you? Do you think you can do anything to me in such a confined space?"
The golden-armored warrior gripped his sword tightly. "You can try!"
Everyone was on the verge of fighting, swords drawn and aimed at Gu Liyan, when suddenly a voice rang out from the passageway in front of them...
"What's all the noise about? Even during evacuation, you can't keep quiet! Can't you have any sense of safety?!"
Upon hearing this voice, Gu Liyan turned around excitedly, even forgetting the threat behind him, his eyes fixed on what was in front of him.
The man swaggered over, a long sword slung over his shoulder as if it had been precisely measured. The sword was exactly the width of the cave. He was dressed in gray and had a dry grass root between his teeth, giving him a roguish look.
Upon seeing the newcomer, Gu Liyan was about to speak excitedly, but unexpectedly, the man grabbed his hand and said, "Hey Bai Di, I told you to go out and find the lagging teams, what are you rambling on about here! Hurry up, Gu Yan is getting impatient!"
Gu Liyan was taken aback, then pointed to himself, "Waiting for me?"
"Nonsense! Are you trying to renege on your homework today because I asked you to do it yesterday? Or do you want to go out for drinks with me again..."
After saying that, realizing he had misspoke, he addressed the golden-armored warriors and others staring at him behind him, "What are you looking at! Didn't you hear me, Gu Li, say I was going to drink? Do you know that?"
"Yes!" Upon hearing this, the golden-armored warriors knelt down, bowing their heads and not daring to look at Gu Li.
Gu Liyan looked at the golden-armored warriors and the others, who were as obedient as they had been to him just moments before, and felt a surge of emotions: If he had no authority, they probably would never have bowed down to him.
Gu Li glanced at Gu Liyan, who was staring blankly, and said irritably, "Aren't you leaving? Gu Yan will get angry again soon!"
Gu Liyan nodded hurriedly, "Oh!"
As Gu Liyan left, the golden-armored warrior looked on with doubt. But then he thought that Gu Li had come out to greet him personally, so the White Emperor was probably... the White Emperor, right?
Why did he just say he wasn't? That's so strange!
Should we tell the Grand Strategist about this...?
—Gu Liyan continued walking forward with Gu Li. Gu Liyan found that the cave was becoming more and more spacious, from a path that could accommodate two people to a path that could accommodate three people, four people, and eventually nearly a hundred people.
Of course, Gu Liyan had lost count of how many forks in the road she had crossed. Even with her divine sense, she was completely lost and didn't know where to go.
Just then, Gu Li suddenly stopped, and Gu Liyan, who was right behind him, immediately stopped and bumped into the back of Gu Li's head.
"Can you stop being so impulsive, you brat!" Gu Li rubbed the back of his head and said irritably.
Gu Liyan blurted out instinctively, "I'm sorry, Martial Uncle, I didn't mean to..."
Gu Li retorted irritably, "Who's your senior uncle? Don't try to act like we're related! Gu Yan hasn't even agreed to take you as his disciple yet! You should be calling me 'Grandpa'!"
Gu Liyan scratched his head and simply admitted defeat, not daring to say anything more.
Seeing Gu Liyan back down, Gu Li raised his chin smugly and pointed to the better-built cave in front of him, saying, "Hurry up and go, Gu Yan has been urging us several times!"
Without saying a word, Gu Liyan ran inside.
Seeing Gu Liyan's flustered appearance, Gu Li looked puzzled and said, "This kid is usually cold and aloof and doesn't like anyone, so why is he acting like an idiot today?"
Gu Li shook his head and said in a sage-like tone, "Alas, war really does—harm people terribly!"
If Gu Liyan heard Gu Li's complaints, she would definitely roll her eyes in anger.
Gu Liyan entered the cave and found that the furnishings inside were exactly the same as those in Gu Yan's room at Qianjue Mountain. He immediately realized that since his uncle Gu Li had appeared, his father Gu Yan must be here! Thinking of seeing his family, Gu Liyan was overjoyed and a relaxed smile appeared on his face.
"The demons have wreaked havoc and slaughtered countless lives. As a ruler of this land, you do not take it upon yourself to protect the world, yet you can still laugh!"
Suddenly, Gu Yan's voice reached his ears, startling Gu Liyan so much that he trembled all over.
Suddenly, a cloud of mist appeared before them, and Gu Yan appeared in it without anyone noticing. His cold eyes looked at Gu Liyan and he said coldly, "It seems that the war has not smoothed out your rough edges, nor has it changed your cowardly and bullying nature!"
“Master…” Gu Liyan was about to speak, but he shut his mouth after only uttering one word. Even though he knew that the person in front of him was his father, he could not reveal his identity before he understood the situation of this world!
"What do you mean? What else do you want to refute? Gu Li and I came here specifically to train you, and you not only don't work hard, but you also have the nerve to say that!" Gu Yan said irritably.
"I..." Gu Liyan wanted to refute, but seeing Gu Yan's young face with its dignified appearance, he immediately lowered his head and dared not speak.
Seeing Gu Liyan hesitate, Gu Yan became even angrier. "How can a man like you establish authority if you're so timid and submissive? Have I taught you nothing at all?!"
Faced with Gu Yan's reprimand, Gu Liyan's eyes reddened, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.
I wasn't crying because I felt wronged, but because I was so excited to meet my father from when he was young in this unfamiliar world!
Seeing Gu Liyan's appearance, Gu Yan cursed again, "You, you're hopeless, you really are a piece of trash!"
Gu Liyan remained silent, head bowed to the side. Seeing Gu Liyan's silence, Gu Yan grew angry and coldly asked, "Tell me, how many people did you bring back this time? Were you discovered on the way? Also, is there any trace of that divine artifact?"
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