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However, upon seeing her fierce kick, I couldn't help but feel worried for Gu Chen and exclaimed, "Anfu, hurry up!"
Gu Chen was already injured and had been feeling fatigued. Facing such a formidable woman, he was clearly at a disadvantage.
I saw Anfu rushing towards Gu Chen and quickly shouted again.
In fact, even if I hadn't called out, Anfu had already dashed forward. Zhou Zhen crawled up behind me and frowned slightly at the scene before us. He looked at me in confusion and asked, "Who is she? She looks young, yet her moves are so powerful."
At this moment, Gu Chen had retreated to the side while Anfu was engaged in combat with the girl. Anfu's skills seemed decent, but she was still being pushed back by the girl.
I also looked puzzled and replied, "I don't know either. She just came out and started fighting with my master."
After saying that, I hurried over to support Gu Chen and asked, "Master, are you alright?"
He shook his head and, seeing Anfu being thoroughly suppressed, shouted loudly, "Anfu, get back! You're not her match."
Upon hearing this, Anfu used her fists to block the girl's kick but was still knocked back three or four steps by the force before finally stabilizing herself.
However, this time Anfu let out a cold snort but did not charge forward again.
Seeing Anfu stop, the girl in black leather also ceased her attacks and stood there, coldly surveying us.
It was then that I got a clear look at her withered face. She appeared to be quite young, probably around twenty-one or twenty-two years old. Her complexion was fair and her features were pure; however, her strikingly beautiful yet somewhat aloof expression gave off an air of coldness.
Yes, she was a cold beauty.
And a very formidable one at that—I instantly concluded in my mind.
Who was this person, and why were they here at this moment? Why did they suddenly attack us? Could it be that she had a grudge against Gu Chen?
I was filled with confusion.
Just as I was about to ask Gu Chen, he spoke up. He furrowed his brow slightly and looked at the Cold Girl across from us, asking, "Given your age and skills, along with that strength, you must be from the Unloading Gate, right?"
Unloading Gate? What is that?
I frowned slightly and couldn't help but glance back at the Cold Girl, scrutinizing her closely. From Gu Chen's tone, it seemed that this girl was not someone ordinary.
The Cold Girl did not respond but pointed coldly at the entrance of the ancient tomb behind us and said, "Tomb Raiding."
"Tomb Raiding?"
Her words surprised us all for a moment, but we quickly understood. It seemed she mistook us for Grave Robbers, which was why she attacked us as soon as we emerged from the tomb.
But even if we were Tomb Raiders, it didn't seem to have anything to do with her.
My curiosity piqued instantly. Gu Chen frowned slightly and shook his head before directly asking, "If we are Tomb Raiders, what will you do?"
She remained silent, her gaze sweeping around as her delicate brows furrowed in thought. After a moment, she turned back to Gu Chen and asked, "Did you dig out the Seven Soul-Settling Nails here?"
Gu Chen nodded and replied, "That's correct."
Upon hearing this, the girl's brows seemed to tighten even further as she asked, "What about the Lord of the Tomb?"
Gu Chen did not hide anything and answered directly, "Anhui He County, Yu Ji Temple."
The girl’s brow seemed to relax a bit at the mention of "Yu Ji Temple," and she fell silent.
Then, I watched as her gaze turned toward the entrance of the ancient tomb. To my surprise, she bowed respectfully three times before turning and walking down the mountain.
I was left in a state of astonishment.
As I watched her gradually disappearing figure, I asked, “Master, who is she? And what did you mean by 'Unloading Gate'?”
“'Unloading Gate'? Could it be that what Senior Gu mentioned is related to 'General Fa Qiu,' 'Tomb Raider,' and 'Mover of Mountains,' all of whom are renowned unloading warriors?” Zhou Zhen furrowed his brow and couldn't help but speak up.
Gu Chen nodded slightly and said, “Earlier, I noticed her path seemed somewhat similar, and she possesses great strength. So I was merely speculating. However, seeing her bow three times to the ancient tomb just now makes it almost certain that this girl is indeed connected to 'Unloading Gate.'”
Zhou Zhen agreed, saying, “That does seem to be the case.”
Curious, I asked, “Master, could you tell me more about this 'Unloading Gate'? And what about 'General Fa Qiu,' 'Tomb Raider,' and 'Mover of Mountains'? What do they do? Also, why did she bow three times to the ancient tomb just now?”
Seeing my confusion, Gu Chen glanced at me and simply explained, “Fa Qiu has seals; Tomb Robbers have charms; Moving Mountains has techniques; Unloading Gate has armor. These four are essentially similar; they all specialize in tomb raiding.”
“Specializing in tomb raiding?”
Gu Chen's words left me speechless. Did that mean they were all grave robbers? It was ironic that the girl had just asked us if we were tomb raiders.
Without elaborating further, Gu Chen continued, “As for why she bowed three times to the ancient tomb, it is because those of the Unloading Gate not only revere Guan Gong but also hold Western Chu Hegemon Xiang Yu in high esteem as their ancestor. So if she is indeed from Unloading Gate, it is only natural for her to pay respects at Xiang Yu's tomb.”
With his explanation, I began to understand a little better. As for other details, Gu Chen did not elaborate further but glanced at Anfu with concern and asked if everything was alright.
Anfu shook his head and simply said, “My arm hurts a bit.”
I was suddenly taken aback. Anfu was usually quiet, and if it weren't for the pain, he wouldn't have spoken up at all. Yet here he was, calling out in pain. Just how strong could she be?
Gu Chen nodded in response and said, "The reason why the people from Unloading Gate are called the Unloading Strength Warriors is precisely because they possess immense strength. If you blocked her with your arm, it's only natural that it would hurt. Just apply some bruise ointment when we get back, and you should be fine."
Anfu nodded without saying much, and then we all returned to the work shed together.
After resting for a few hours, dawn broke, and Gu Chen woke me up, saying it was time to tidy up our belongings before heading to Anhui He County.
I recalled hearing Gu Chen mention Anhui He County yesterday and asked in confusion, "Master, is Yu Ji Temple located in Anhui He County? Are we going there to pay our respects?"
Gu Chen nodded and replied, "That's right. Hurry up; we need to leave soon."
Although I was still tired, the thought of leaving excited me, and I quickly got out of bed, dressed, and eagerly said, "Master, after we pay our respects, can we go find Mu Yan?"
Gu Chen glanced at me and nodded, which made me even happier.
Once I got up, Captain Xie and the others were already waiting outside. Knowing we were about to leave, they insisted on keeping Gu Chen there. They claimed they had already informed their superiors and that someone would be coming soon to meet this master.
However, as soon as Gu Chen heard this, he waved his hand dismissively and instructed Anfu to bring over the jeep we had arrived in. He beckoned us to get in the car and left without a second thought, leaving Captain Xie and the others standing there with resigned sighs.
As we sat in the car, I curiously asked, "Master, why not stay a little longer? Meeting those important figures could be beneficial."
Gu Chen shot me an annoyed glance and said, "Why don't you stay behind then? You can mingle with the officials."
I quickly shook my head and replied, "Master, I didn't mean anything by it; I was just saying it casually."
At that moment, Zhou Zhen chimed in from the side, "Xiao Lin, Senior Gu doesn't like dealing with officials."
"Oh."
I nodded silently, choosing not to bring it up again.
We sped along the road until we reached He County in Anhui. The jeep drove directly to the foot of Chahua Mountain, where Yu Ji Temple awaited us. We prepared to hike up.
To my surprise, as soon as we got out of the car, we encountered the Cold Girl in her rugged attire once more, the same one we had seen last night.
Gu Chen didn't seem to mind her presence and casually remarked, "Looks like you really are one of Unloading Gate's people."
Her purpose for being here was obvious; like us, she had come to pay respects to Xiang Yu.
I glanced at her. She was still wearing the same outfit as last night. Although it looked somewhat awkward, it also gave off an air of confidence and charm that was quite captivating.
But I only took a quick look before turning away to help Anfu retrieve the incense and candles we had bought on the way. Then we all started our ascent up the mountain.
The four of us walked together on one side, while the Cold Girl walked on the other. However, her cold and proud gaze kept sweeping over me from time to time, making me feel a bit uncomfortable.
Could it be that this girl has taken a liking to me? I thought to myself, puzzled by my own lack of charm.
Just as I was lost in thought, she suddenly spoke up, "He has the Demon King's Cauldron inside him."
"Damn."
I froze in place, staring at her in shock. So she had noticed the presence of the Demon King's Cauldron within me, which explained why she kept glancing my way.
Seeing my expression change suddenly, she calmly added, "I'm just saying. The Demon King's Cauldron inside you has nothing to do with me. I mean no harm; you don't need to worry."
After saying that, she ignored us and directly headed towards the Yu Ji Temple on the mountain.
Gu Chen glanced at her, signaling me to relax. I nodded in response, feeling a bit relieved.
The existence of the Demon King's Cauldron was far too dangerous and sensitive for me. So when I heard her immediately recognize that I had the Demon King's Cauldron within me, my reaction was understandably intense.
Gu Chen understood this as well. He sighed and said, "Since you're worried about Mu Yan, let's look for her first and see if we can find a way to deal with this trouble then."
I nodded and replied, "Master, let's find Mu Yan first. With you by my side, nothing will go wrong."
"Alright," Gu Chen said lightly.
However, the Cold Girl ahead suddenly stopped in her tracks and turned to walk towards us. She approached us directly, her brows furrowed tightly as she asked, "Do you know Mu Yan?"
You can guess who this woman is and what her relationship with Mu Yan might be. Also, don't expect me to write anything before midnight; I won't be able to manage it. Good night everyone, and happy Stick Festival!
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