Chapter 999: Are There Any Girls

The roar was like thunder, and Gu Taiyuan felt as if he had been struck by lightning!

This was not an illusion; he had truly been caught!

How could this be?!

He was hiding within the secret treasure of the Gu family, yet he had been so easily discovered and pulled out without any resistance. This was terrifying!

Gu Taiyuan was so frightened that he jumped up in shock!

But just as he was halfway up.

By sheer bad luck, he came face to face with the skeletal visage!

The skeleton appeared calm, showing no signs of anger or joy, just an ordinary glance. But to Gu Taiyuan, it felt like staring death in the face!

With just that one look, he was completely paralyzed!

The terrifying scene of the finger shattering the void flashed before his eyes again, and Gu Taiyuan's face turned pale with fear!

"You've been watching for so long, have you seen enough?"

The voice echoed again, causing him to tremble all over!

It was clear that he had been detected by the other party long ago. This person's cultivation level was absolutely terrifying, an existence he could not hope to contend with. Even escaping seemed impossible!!!

"Thud, thud, thud!"

He stumbled backward several steps, and the dignified ancestor of the Gu family actually tripped and fell to the ground!

One hand propped behind him, his eyes filled with terror!

In that instant, Gu Taiyuan felt as if he were trapped in ten-thousand-year-old ice, unable to sense anything around him. His vision was filled with nothing but that death-like skeletal face!

If the previous demon had been fearsome, the skeleton now looking down at him made him lose even the slightest courage to fight. In the face of such an existence, his cultivation was utterly insignificant, and he would never be able to withstand that earlier finger strike!

Having lived for millions of years, he still had some discernment.

In the next moment.

This once-renowned sage immediately knelt down and begged for mercy without hesitation!

"Senior! Senior!"

"I meant no offense, nor do I harbor any ill intentions. I am a good person, I swear! Please, senior, spare my life!"

Watching Gu Taiyuan kowtow like pounding garlic, Dan Chenzi was stunned!

He never expected that the Gu family ancestor he once respected could be such a coward.

After a moment of thought, he realized that Gu Taiyuan must have used some ancient clan technique to hide earlier, but even such a method was easily seen through by this senior!

This level of cultivation was beyond his comprehension.

Although Gu Taiyuan was despicable and shameless, choosing to save himself during humanity's crisis and disgracing his reputation as a sage, he was still a man of great experience. For him to kneel and beg for mercy without regard for his status at this moment...

It must be because he had witnessed the terrifying power of this senior earlier.

That finger strike that destroyed the demon was no illusion!

This senior's cultivation was truly terrifying!

Thinking of this, Dan Chenzi became even more reverent. Even though he despised Gu Taiyuan, he dared not speak out of turn!

He bowed respectfully to Lou Benwei, his eyes filled with respect.

"Senior!"

"This man abandoned his duty and fled, and then secretly spied on us. He is truly a dishonorable and rude villain. Please, senior, deal with him as you see fit!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Gu Taiyuan's face was filled with panic!

He instinctively looked to the others with a pleading gaze, hoping to win some sympathy.

Ao Qing couldn't be bothered and casually said, "He doesn't look like a good person. Just kill him."

The casual tone was no different from before, but it brought back the terrifying memory, causing Gu Taiyuan to immediately kowtow and beg!

"Sir! Honorable sirs...!"

"I am truly a good person! It was all a misunderstanding! I would never dare to offend or be rude! Let's talk this out! As long as you spare me, I am willing to offer anything!"

With that, he didn't hesitate to take out his storage saint ring, offering it with both hands, his heart bleeding in pain!

This storage saint ring contained his life's savings, including seven or eight saint-level treasures and over a hundred saint-level heavenly materials. Even a major sect would find it hard to match such wealth!

To save his life, Gu Taiyuan steeled his heart, determined to do whatever it took. Even if it meant losing everything, he knew that ordinary treasures wouldn't move this person. Only by offering something of immense value might he have a sliver of hope. He only sought to spend his wealth to avoid disaster!

Seeing the saint ring being offered, Dan Chenzi's expression also turned serious.

Although Gu Taiyuan was shameless, he was still one of the Gu family ancestors, decisive in action and adept at assessing situations. His profound understanding of strategy and the art of compromise was not something an ordinary person could match!

Offering such a treasure might just earn him some leniency from this senior.

Such a scoundrel, truly skilled at reading people's hearts!

How despicable!

As he watched the skeleton finally reach out and pick up the saint ring, Gu Taiyuan's confidence surged, his eyes filled with anxiety and hope.

In his view.

The treasures within the saint ring should at least catch this person's eye. Moreover, such sincerity represented his entire life's savings, which should carry some weight.

But to his shock, after just a moment, the saint ring was tossed aside like trash!

Gu Taiyuan was dumbfounded.

Dan Chenzi was also stunned!

"What kind of garbage is this? Just a pile of junk, and you dare to offer it? Wasting my time. Might as well kill him!"

The irritated voice rang out, and both of them widened their eyes in disbelief!

Did they hear that correctly...?

This was Gu Taiyuan's life savings, the treasure trove of an ancient clan ancestor!

Not to mention the treasures and materials inside, even the ring itself was an extremely rare top-tier saint artifact. In an entire region, there might not even be one such ring. If this item were to surface, it would surely cause a bloodbath, with countless old monsters fighting over it!

And yet, such a treasure was now considered trash!?

Dan Chenzi smacked his lips, unable to utter a single word. He just felt his mouth go dry. Considering this senior's cultivation level, he couldn't even argue.

He could only silently admit to himself that he was still too naive.

Gu Taiyuan, who had initially been somewhat confident, was now completely dumbfounded. He knelt on the ground, wide-eyed, as if struck by a blow to the head, unable to react!

As he watched the skeletal finger extend, the despair of impending death drew closer and closer!

Gu Taiyuan suddenly snapped awake, his heart nearly jumping out of his throat.

He quickly cried out in desperation, casting aside all dignity as an ancient clan ancestor or a senior figure.

"G-Great... great sir!"

"Please, hold your hand! My Gu family is an ancient clan with extraordinary heritage. Within our clan... there are many secret treasures. If you need them, we are willing to offer everything! Please, show mercy!"

Even though it was hard to believe, Gu Taiyuan knew that his saint ring must not have been valuable enough to impress this person. His only hope was to leverage the reputation of the ancient clan and offer even more precious treasures to win his favor!

In his desperation, the skeletal finger indeed paused.

Gu Taiyuan seized the opportunity, kowtowing and begging again, not caring whether it was the skeleton, the dog, or even the silly bear. He pleaded with everyone!

"Sir! Honorable sirs!"

"As long as you spare me, everything in my clan is yours to take!"

His demeanor was as sincere as it could be, appearing thoroughly compliant and understanding.

Ao Qing glanced at him and lazily asked, "Are there any girls?"

Gu Taiyuan was momentarily stunned, his eyes filled with disbelief. But he quickly pushed aside his thoughts and responded, his face plastered with a fawning smile, like an old chrysanthemum drenched in dye.

"Yes, yes, yes! Whatever you need, we have it all!"

With the confirmation, Ao Qing finally felt a bit of pride and turned to Lou Benwei with an expectant look.

"Big bro! There are girls!"

Lou Benwei's face instantly lit up with joy, his spirits soaring!

"Girls?!"

"Great! Let's go with him then. Qing, your intel is on point as always!"

Immediately, Ao Qing's face glowed with pride, while the centipede, the bear, and the spirit king all cheered and jumped around, the atmosphere suddenly turning lively. The previous tension had completely dissipated.

Watching this unexpected turn of events, Gu Taiyuan and Dan Chenzi were completely baffled...

The two, who had been at odds, now exchanged a glance, seemingly in sync, but both wore expressions of utter confusion, unable to comprehend the current situation.

As they watched the group of mysterious experts suddenly burst into cheers and excitement.

Their behavior was like that of young, inexperienced boys, completely lacking in sophistication or worldly experience. It left the two of them utterly perplexed.

The skeleton, who could destroy a demon with a single finger, possessed cultivation far beyond that of an ordinary sage. At such a level, worldly possessions were of no concern, and treasures were regarded as mere dirt. It was a realm beyond their imagination.

Even if Gu Taiyuan's treasure-filled saint ring was dismissed, they could somewhat accept it.

This was due to the vast difference in their cultivation levels and perspectives.

But now, merely hearing about the presence of girls had caused these experts to cheer with excitement. It seemed that, in their eyes, the allure of women far outweighed the treasures that most people dreamed of...

Was this reasonable?

Could beings of such immense power truly have such shallow interests?

They couldn't figure it out, nor could they guess.

However, seeing that the situation had been resolved and Gu Taiyuan's life spared, Dan Chenzi, despite his resentment, dared not say another word.

Gu Taiyuan's smile grew even more obsequious, and he finally dared to slowly rise and bow, his flattery almost excessive.

"Sir. If there's nothing else, please follow me to my humble abode. I will ensure that you are all satisfied."

At these words, Lou Benwei's tone softened considerably.

"Kid, you're quite sharp. Not bad, not bad..."

The dog and the centipede also chimed in magnanimously, pushing the joyous atmosphere to its peak!

"This kid has potential!"

"Yeah, he's almost reached one ten-thousandth of our level. Of course, compared to big bro's ten-thousandth, he's still a billion times behind!"

Lou Benwei listened with great satisfaction, his hands in his pockets, striking a cool pose, his bean shoes exuding a flamboyant shine.

"Keep going, don't stop..."

"Hahaha..."

A burst of laughter erupted, and the merry group was now eager to follow Gu Taiyuan, suddenly appearing as approachable as could be.

This sudden friendliness left Gu Taiyuan completely bewildered, and he repeatedly bowed, filled with trepidation.

Just as the atmosphere was at its most joyous, Dan Chenzi couldn't help but step forward and bow.

After hesitating for a few moments.

He mustered his courage and made a request to Lou Benwei.

"Sir, recently, powerful auras have been emerging from the depths of the demon realm. It seems that something formidable has awakened. The two demons we faced earlier were already incredibly strong, and we were no match for them..."

"Your cultivation is profound, and meeting you today is a great fortune for me and a blessing for all of humanity. I humbly ask that you consider the innocent lives at stake and investigate the demon realm. I will serve you diligently!"

His words were well-spoken and filled with respect.

This senior had already lent a helping hand, so he likely wouldn't refuse. Investigating the matter would probably be a trivial task for him.

But as he waited respectfully, he was met with a blunt refusal!

"No!"

Dan Chenzi looked up in surprise, his eyes filled with astonishment.

"Sir..."

Lou Benwei didn't even bother to look at him, casually dismissing the idea.

"What demon realm? Girls are way more important!"

Dan Chenzi pursed his lips, unable to say another word.

He realized that this senior had already done more than enough by helping them. Compared to Gu Taiyuan, who had abandoned his fellow humans, this senior was a thousand times better!

Having received such great kindness, how could he dare to ask for more?

Understanding this, Dan Chenzi bowed respectfully.

As he watched the space ripple, a sense of regret filled his heart. He gazed at the black-robed figure, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

Just as the group stepped into the void, Lou Benwei's relaxed voice echoed from afar.

"Don't worry, that little aura won't cause any trouble. Someone will deal with it in the future."

Dan Chenzi broke into a cold sweat at these words.

The demons, who seemed overwhelmingly powerful to him, were nothing more than a trivial matter to this senior. The gap between them was unimaginable.

But as he pondered these words, a sense of hope emerged.

It seemed as if everything was predestined.

This senior seemed to know something, to understand what the future held...

Recalling the earlier words and actions, Dan Chenzi felt that they carried a deeper meaning. Even the talk of finding girls seemed to hold some profound significance. Just as he was about to ask more, the figure had already vanished.

Dan Chenzi bowed deeply, engraving the skeletal face in his memory.