Chapter 1068: Chapter 23: Vermilion Bird Divine Envoy (Part 3)

Exposing Ian held no meaning for him; as an Outer Continent person, he would only invite countless troubles. Even in the worst case, revealing Ian’s ugly truth would be a blow to the Ancient Literature Society.

He thought for a long time in the cellar before making a decision.

To preserve Ian’s good reputation.

However… the person lying in the coffin right now, being offered flowers, honored, and worshipped, was in fact the innocent victim Hu Po.

The true “Ian” had already been burnt to ashes.

Gu Shen explained to the outside world that Hu Po, the disciple responsible for caring for Ian, chose to travel after the teacher passed away… No one would pay attention to this young man because, in their view, Ian truly died of old age.

“Mr. Xiao Gu, you don’t seem to be sad.”

There was another person at the back of the procession with him, a high-level Star Envoy sent from the Upper City to investigate the Holin case.

This high-level Star Envoy had examined Ian’s remains and confirmed there was no issue, leading to today’s funeral.

“Sir Envoy, you don’t seem to be sad either.”

Gu Shen glanced and calmly said, “The joys and sorrows of humans are inherently different… Must we force out tears like them to prove our emotions?”

At the front, there were several students once rejected by Ian, their expressions sorrowful, “truly sincere.”

For Gu Shen, who knew Ian’s true nature, this scene was somewhat amusing. These guys were all rejected by Ian due to their poor aptitude.

If they had indeed entered the courtyard, they would probably be the next targets to have their life force drained… one wonders if they could still cry then?

“Indeed.”

After hearing this, the high-level Star Envoy smiled.

He was not planning to give Gu Shen any trouble over this matter.

Suddenly, this Star Envoy said, “Mr. Xiao Gu, when I left the Upper City, I heard something interesting… Perhaps you, an East Continent guest, might be interested.”

Gu Shen raised an eyebrow, “Oh, has something major happened in the Upper City related to the East Continent?”

“Not really something major.”

The Star Envoy said blandly, “Lu Nanjin had a fight with one of the four Divine Sons, the ‘Vermilion Bird Divine Envoy’ in front of the Source Tower. Back then, the senior brother of the Vermilion Bird Divine Envoy, Qin Ye, died in your East Continent. The fight between these two caused quite a stir.”

“…”

Gu Shen appeared unfazed, but inside, his heart skipped a beat.

The so-called “take a look” by the senior sister was indeed not so simple.

The four Divine Sons of the Source Tower are roughly equivalent to the “Blessed Sons” of the Light City, meticulously chosen by the twin gods to be future executors of divine authority!

With the name Qin Ye mentioned, Gu Shen could guess the outcome.

Related to past cases, the senior sister would definitely draw her blade, but if she encountered the four Divine Sons now, the outcome would likely be foreboding.

“Lu Nanjin lost.”

As expected, the high-level Star Envoy deliberately paused here.

When he said this, there was a slight smile at the corner of his lips. This was deliberately held back until now just to see Gu Shen’s reaction.

The Star Envoy wanted to see surprise or defiance on Gu Shen’s face.

But in the end, he was disappointed.

Gu Shen’s face showed no fluctuation.

He calmly asked, “And then?”

“And then?”

“She wasn’t strong enough, and the difference from the Vermilion Bird Divine Envoy was too great. She was beaten so badly that she coughed up blood and suffered a miserable defeat, returning in despair.” The Star Envoy paused, smiling, “From what I know, when Lu Nanjin fled from the Source Tower, she was very embarrassed… The Vermilion Bird Divine Envoy gave chase all the way, and what happened afterward is unknown. Also unknown if they caught up by now.”

Beaten to the point of coughing up blood?

Gu Shen’s eyes gradually turned somber.