Barrier of Light

When this sentence came out, everyone felt it.

There's something not right about these two.

"Hey Hey hey……"

Li Qingsui blinked his big eyes, poked Gu Shen, and asked curiously: "What's going on with these two people?"

Is this little girl's gossipy soul starting to burn brightly again?

Gu Shen narrowed his eyes and took a sip of wine: "Children worry all day long, don't ask so many questions..."

Li Qingsui puffed up her cheeks and took a long sip of juice.

If you don't say it, don't say it. I'm not a fool.

Besides... even a blind person can see the general relationship between these two people!

"About a year ago, I noticed something was wrong." Mu Nan sighed and said meaningfully: "As for when did these two start, I'm afraid it must be earlier, right?"

There was a burst of laughter at the table.

Shen Li quickly raised his glass and laughed loudly: "The person named Gong is really well hidden!"

According to Mu Nan, the "underground romance" between these two people should have been developing in secret before, hiding something from the family forces of both parties...

Gong Zi coughed, waved her hands in embarrassment, and said helplessly: "Actually, it's not that I'm hiding it, it's just that things are not as simple as everyone thinks..."

Luo Yu was startled.

"I have told the head of the family that the Council of Elders is discussing it." Gong Zi looked at Mu Ya and chuckled: "But... I have won the rookie battle this time, so I think they will respect my wishes."

Mu Ya lowered her head and smiled without saying anything.

The two of them just said a few words.

Everyone at the table heard some unusual information.

Thinking about it carefully, maybe this matter... is indeed not that simple.

Free love, for ordinary people, has no worries and can be brought to the table openly, but for behemoths like the Five Families, it is not child's play and they are not so free.

Gong Zi is the eldest son and successor of the Gong family.

His identity, from the moment he was born, destined that future "marriages" would take into account the interests of the family.

The situation faced by Mu Ya is actually similar. She is also an important direct member of the Mu family.

The reason why the two did not announce their relationship is also very simple.

Only with enough "power" can we have real "right to speak."

Gong Zi knew very well that as the eldest son, if he could not sit in the corresponding seat... he would have to make corresponding sacrifices, so he practiced hard and worked hard not only to win the "Dream of Fire" , also in order to be worthy of the name of "eldest son".

The reason why the five families can stand on the top of Nagano.

This is because only the strongest person in the family is qualified to become the "head of the family".

This has been the case for six hundred years.

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The topic became somewhat serious.

Shen Li didn't know what to say.

Luo Yu quickly raised his glass and drank it down, changed the subject, and asked with a smile: "I just heard that Brother Gong is going out for training, what are your plans next?"

"I want to go to the tundra to experience. Or go further, maybe leaving Dongzhou, maybe."

Gong Zi lowered his head and smiled, saying: "After the battle with Baixiu... I understood my own gap and found the direction of my next practice."

Although Nagano Castle is warlike.

But because of the existence of the Federal Security Council, except for a very small number of out-of-control containment missions, which have high risks... most missions and operations are carried out under strict supervision.

This place has cultivated a large number of extraordinary geniuses and is the cradle of the title of the Eastern Continent Federation... But one thing is undisputed.

Those strong men who truly achieved great things were those who walked out of Nagano, went to the battlefield, and returned home laden with honors. They experienced desperate situations and faced life and death.

In a sense, this is indeed a "greenhouse".

A "greenhouse" that is closely protected by [Wind Eye] and [Earthworm], creating a "fighting arena" environment.

Want to truly become stronger.

Staying in the Snow Forbidden City... is not enough.

Luo Yu, who has always been good at human relations and sophistication, felt a little regretful after asking this question.

He saw Gong Zi's eyes.

The look in those eyes was extremely determined... He had seen it once when he challenged Baixiu.

It has to be said that after comprehending the "Dream of Fire", the temperament of the eldest young master of the Gong family has indeed undergone a huge change.

Luo Yu could tell.

Gong Zi is not just talking about traveling far and gaining experience.

He means it.

Everyone at the table looked at each other.

Mu Ya spoke.

She asked softly: "How long...are you going to go this time?"

"A year, a month, a day?"

The moment Gong Zi raised her head, the firm look in her eyes disappeared instantly. She did not dare to look directly into Mu Ya's eyes. Instead, she looked around and said with a bitter smile: "Everyone at the table knows me...I am not What a perseverant person, what kind of life and death experience, just talk about it, maybe go to the tundra, freeze to the point of peeing, and come back the next day."

Very funny joke.

Normally, everyone would have laughed.

But this time, no one laughed.

Li Qingsui, who was sipping on his juice straw and couldn't help laughing, saw the solemn look on the table, and the smile on his lips disappeared.

She looked a little confused.

Originally, this celebration banquet was a joyful one... Gong Zi finally won the newcomer battle. According to the plot of the story that I usually see, he should have successfully embraced the beauty later on.

Why is it different from what I imagined?

She looked at Gu Shen in confusion.

Gu Shen silently took a sip of wine and said softly: "You will understand this matter when you grow older."

The eldest son of the Gong family has great freedom in many things.

Gong Zi can "freely" mobilize [Wind Eyes] in the Snow Forbidden City and command [Earthworms]. As the iron-clad next head of the family, he has most of the privileges of the Gong family.

However, in very few things, he just didn't have that much freedom.

"Twenty years ago, the Gong family had a marriage with the royal family from Qianjin City in Beizhou." Chu Ling's voice sounded a little regretful, "According to the agreement, Gong Zi will marry the daughter of Duke Duoyang of Qianjin City, although I can't understand it. This engagement contract is binding...but judging from the current situation, it may be difficult for the Gong family to respect Gong Zi's personal wishes."

I see.

No wonder, after the rookie battle ended that day, this woman sat alone in the corner, waiting for everyone to leave before she dared to look at Gong Zi more.

This is a love affair that lives underground.

The more Gong Zi shines, the more so.

The engagement contract and Gong Zi's true crush were actually matters tacitly understood by the two families.

There are no secrets in the Snow Forbidden City.

Not to point it out is actually the greatest "respect".

The atmosphere at the table was a little tense.

The next moment, Mu Ya raised her wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.

"You just said...a year, a month, a day?"

She looked at Gong Zi, smiled and said, "No matter how long it takes, I'll wait for you."

The voice was trembling.

At this moment, the salute sounded.

On the main stage of the celebration banquet, the good news that Gong Zi was about to become the next head of the family was announced.

The five families are very strict in selecting "successors".

This position is not hereditary, but occupied by those who are capable.

So today the Gong family officially announced that Gong Zi will be succeeded as the head of the family, which is also huge news!

Amidst a burst of cheers.

Gong Zi hurriedly came on stage, and the spotlight focused on him alone. He delivered a congratulatory speech that he had prepared long ago. His eyes wandered towards the table where the Chun Yuguan people were sitting.

Mu Ya invited others to drink together and not to let unpleasant things stay today.

Everyone exchanges cups.

Gong Zi finished his speech on the main stage and some messy social activities, and hurried back to the wine table. At this moment, he was already drunk, but the guys at the table were not much better than him.

Little girl Li Qingsui and Uncle Gao were not seen.

As the future head of the Li family, it is a special honor to be able to come to this dinner. It is getting late now. After all, it is time for Li Qingsui to leave.

Mu Nan was like a hill, sitting on his back on the chair, snoring loudly.

Luo Yu's consciousness was not completely blurred yet. He let out a long wine burp and continued to fight for wine while holding Shen Li's arm.

However, the little iron man Shen Li had already drank under the table and was chewing on the table legs unconsciously, chewing a mouthful of sawdust...

Mu Ya, the "initiator" of all this, fell asleep on the table.

Lu Nanjin, who only took a sip of wine, sat aside, holding a wooden knife and closing his eyes to relax, obviously taking care of the drunk Mu Ya.

Gong Zi's eyes were grateful. He knew very well what kind of person Lu Nanjin was. Regardless of Dadu's status, a swordsman who was obsessed with practicing and never left the yard for 24 hours was actually willing to attend his celebration banquet, and for the first time. It was almost the end of the dinner.

This is no longer an emotion that can be conveyed by just a few words of thanks.

However, he didn't have time to speak.

"No need to thank me."

Lu Nanjin said calmly: "I heard about the engagement from Gu Shen."

Gong Zi was startled.

The next moment, he thought of Gu Shen's identity as the "heir of divination"... Gong Zi's eyes were a little complicated. Judging from the situation just now, Brother Gu didn't say anything after he sat down. Could it be that he had predicted it a long time ago?

"Before we are strong enough, we will all encounter similar situations...whatever we want to hold on to, we have to give up." Lu Nanjin said softly: "There are dilemmas in the world. Thinking about it, if I were you, there is nothing I can do. Better.”

After saying this, she slowly stood up and left the dinner.

Gong Zi sat next to Mu Ya and smiled silently.

A figure sat down next to him.

It was Gu Shen who went to deal with a round of "entertainment".

As a famous person in the Snow Forbidden City, Gu Shen received as much "goodwill" at this dinner as the protagonist Gong Zi. According to his personality, these conversations can be avoided... But this time, he chose to stay until the dinner was over. at the end.

"It's really difficult to be the son of a big family."

After Gu Shen sat down, he sighed softly.

This sigh.

Let Gong Zi raise her head.

He smiled bitterly and murmured: "Who says it's not the case..."

The two drank in silence.

Ordinary alcohol can no longer stimulate the nerves of extraordinary people. If you use the breathing method, the alcohol will be metabolized quickly... As for Shen Li who drank and gnawed on the wooden table, it can only be said that human physiques cannot be compared.

Some people are just "gifted" and fall down as soon as they touch it.

"I don't feel anything after drinking this wine..." Gong Zi muttered, looking at the fainted people, "Why are these guys so drunk?"

I wanted to drown my sorrows with wine.

However, after drinking it, I felt more sorrow than sorrow.

"I have something good here."

Gu Shen turned over his hand and took out a small bottle of unknown liquid covered with black cloth.

Gong Zi was startled and looked at Gu Shen with a subtle expression.

"nice one……"

Gu Shen poured some into the wine cup in front of Gong Zi, and then took a sip.

"Is this wine?"

Gong Zi also had a drink.

The moment it enters the throat, it feels a little spicy, like a knife cutting it, followed by warmth all over the body.

And the "dizziness" that hits the spirit!

It was a kind of anesthesia that directly acted on the mind... Even an extraordinary person could not resolve this huge effect.

After just one drink, Gong Zi's complexion turned red. He held his head and widened his eyes in surprise, trying to make himself sober. However, as the alcohol got stronger, he inevitably fell into a trance.

A few seconds later...a new kind of "awakeness."

"Lion sobering, Huazhi's top technology, a masterpiece that takes less time to drink." Gu Shen said calmly, "How does it taste?"

After a few seconds.

I got the following long answer: "Oh..."

Gong Zi looked like she had discovered a new world.

He had never had such... wine.

However, he looked at Gu Shen as if he had seen a ghost.

The potency of this wine is so terrifying... Why does Gu Shen drink cup after cup, sip after sip, without stopping?

Judging from the tone and expression, it seems that you are not affected at all?

"It looks like you want to drink to drown your sorrows." Gu Shen said calmly: "But judging from your drinking capacity, it seems that you have almost reached your limit... Do you want another drink?"

Gong Zi gritted her teeth, stretched out a finger, and slowly bent it halfway, "Half cup... give me another half cup."

Another half cup...

He poured out all his anguish: "Damn it... I've never met that bullshit Duke... and I don't want to marry a woman I've never met before..."

Gu Shen listened quietly, and at the same time used his mental power to condense a narrow area to prevent these sounds from spreading outside.

"I told the head of the family to cancel the engagement."

"The Council of Elders said it still needs to be considered...considered?" Gong Zi slapped the table angrily, like a lion, "Those good guys, why do they decide my fate! If anyone disagrees, I will blow them up... "

At this point, his voice stopped abruptly.

Gu Shen reminded me thoughtfully: "I used my mental power to set up a barrier so that no one can hear me."

"very good!"

Gong Zi gritted his teeth and said: "Whoever disagrees, I will blow their heads off..."

It can be heard that the last few words are obviously weak.

"I decided to go out and experience...not just to get stronger."

Stimulated by the sober alcohol, he held his head and smiled slowly: "The main reason is that I want to go to Beizhou in person. Regarding the engagement, I will cancel it myself and then come back... I'll cut it off first and then tell it later. I've long seen that those old gangsters are not happy." By then, what will they do if they find out?"

Gong Zi chuckled and said, "Brother Gu...since you know about the engagement, you must have guessed this step, right?"

Gu Shen's expression was complicated.

He quickly took a sip of wine to calm down.

"Have courage." Chu Ling said: "This guy is a real madman."

indeed.

The "plan" Gong Zi mentioned was really... unexpected.

Gu Shen glanced at Mu Ya who was drunk. If this girl knew that Gong Zi was going to act like this, she probably wouldn't be so sad to drink to such an extent.

Presumably, Gong Zilan kept this matter in her heart and never told anyone else... Obviously, it is a crazier thing to go directly to Beizhou to cancel the engagement than challenging Bai Xiu after comprehending the Fire Dream. .

Waited for a long time.

Gu Shen's face still had that calm expression.

Gong Zi was a little disappointed.

"Okay, I know I can't hide it from you." He smiled bitterly, his consciousness began to become chaotic and blurry. Taking advantage of his last consciousness, he asked in a solemn voice: "Brother Gu...since you know everything, can you help me?" Just think about it... what will happen to Aya and I in the future."

"Divination can't predict everything." Gu Shen couldn't bear to deceive Gong Zi.

"Help me...do the math..."

Gong Zi lay on the table and just repeated this sentence.

Gu Shen stood up and put a coat on Gong Zi.

He shook his head and said nothing.

"drink……"

Luo Yu, who was half asleep, was sitting on a chair. He raised his glass to Gu Shen and boldly motioned for Gu Shen to continue fighting: "I can drink another three hundred glasses!"

Gu Shen looked at Fatty Luo and clinked glasses with him helplessly.

By the way... I added some spices to him.

Luo Yu muttered while sipping the wine: "Why is this wine... so strong..."

With a thud, he fell backwards with his chair.

Shen Li, who was lying under the table, heard the news. He spat out a mouth full of sawdust, and with sleepy eyes, he approached Fatty Luo's "iron hand" and sniffed it carefully. Before biting it, he opened his mouth with a satisfied smile.

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Gu Shen left the dinner.

There was a familiar black car outside the door.

Li Qingsui lay in the back seat of the car and fell asleep.

Uncle Gao didn't leave. He had been waiting for Gu Shen outside the manor.

"The wine you handed me earlier tastes good."

Gao Tian leaned in front of the car and put out his cigarette. He squinted his eyes and felt so happy for a long time.

"I'll ask someone to give you another bottle later." Gu Shen said softly.

"No need... I know that stuff is expensive. What's more, I am a driver." Gao Tian leisurely said: "Federal law clearly stipulates that drunk driving will result in the revocation of the driver's license... I have always been a law-abiding citizen."

Gu Shen smiled bitterly and shook his head.

With Gao Tian's mental power, just a little sobering up is nothing. If he is willing, he can dissipate it all with just one or two long breaths.

"Do what you do and love what you do." Gao Tian said the second cold joke in a calm tone.

He looked at the car and his eyes softened: "I want to be a driver for the lady for a long time...but I know that maybe one day she will leave Nagano, just like the little cub of the Gong family."

"For the Five Families... Nagano is a field of power and a golden cage."

“Being in Nagano gives you the greatest freedom.”

"Being in Nagano is also the biggest lack of freedom."

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No Chapter 2 tonight