Douluo Dragon King: The martial soul has double pupils, and it is destiny!

Chapter 251: Hands off the shopkeeper
Gu Chen's self-disclosure of his identity did not cause the uproar expected.

Someone was still somewhat disappointed.

However, at least he wasn't treated as mentally ill or completely ignored, which is a small consolation.

All I can say is that you are a human being, and so am I.

You may be of noble status, but you are still a human being, and so am I. Therefore, we should be equals, and I should avoid your sharp edge.
"Beep." Accompanied by a crisp notification sound, the red card, symbolizing the highest status in Chaos City, was inserted into the machine next to the elevator.

The elevator doors slowly opened, as if welcoming Gu Chen and Su Mengchan. They stepped into the elevator together, and as it began to ascend, the two stood facing each other in the spacious room, momentarily awkward, neither knowing what to say.

Although things appeared calm on the surface, Gu Chen's heart was actually filled with a jumble of emotions, like a bottle of mixed feelings had been overturned.

He didn't know how to break the silence, nor how to face what might happen next.

It can only be said that the price of being a hands-off manager is about to be paid.

"Ding—" The elevator finally arrived at the floor it was supposed to reach, and the doors slowly opened. Gu Chen and Su Mengchan stepped out of the elevator at the same time.

The elevator doors slowly closed behind them, and in that instant, the camera inside the elevator captured their backs, a scene that seemed to foreshadow their entry into a completely new world.

Gu Chen and Su Mengchan walked through the long corridor and finally arrived at an office.

They paused briefly outside the door, took a deep breath, and then gently pushed it open.

The office was laid out before them, with a dark brown carpet running from the doorway to the desk, adding a sense of calm and solemnity to the entire room.

The desk was a dark red color, which complemented the carpet perfectly.

The documents and other items that were originally on the table have been cleared away, replaced by several steaming teacups. Wisps of steam rise from the teacups, as if telling the story that has just happened in this room.

On that large desk, there was not only a steaming cup of hot tea, but also an unfinished document and a fine fountain pen.

Behind the desk sat a man, sitting quietly on a stool, seemingly having waited for a long time.

Gu Chen walked into the office and immediately saw the person sitting behind the desk. His body stiffened slightly, and his originally relaxed steps became somewhat restrained.

As for the so-called peace, that's simply a pipe dream.

When his eyes met that person's, he felt a deathly gaze, as if the other person's eyes could pierce through his soul.

Under such gazes, he could not remain calm at all, and a sense of tension and unease welled up in his heart.

Gu Chen took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.

He slowly walked to the desk, gently pulled out the chair, and then carefully sat down opposite the person.

After sitting down, his gaze unconsciously fell on the cup of hot tea on the table.

He hesitated for a moment, but finally reached out and picked up the teacup, taking a small sip.

"call--"

As the hot tea enters the throat, a faint aroma of tea spreads in the mouth.

At first taste, the tea leaves are somewhat bitter, but as time goes by, the bitterness gradually turns into sweetness, leaving a lingering aftertaste.

"..."

Gu Chen slowly placed the teacup back on the table, as if it weighed a ton. His movements were somewhat sluggish, as if he were pondering something important.

The room was silent; no one spoke, only time flowed by in stillness. Gu Chen and Liu Yu sat facing each other, their eyes meeting, but neither dared to break the silence. However, beneath this seemingly calm surface, both were waiting for the other to speak first.

Finally, Gu Chen broke the silence first, his voice somewhat low: "Are you feeling alright?"

Although this sentence is simple, the respect it conveys is obvious.

After all, everything Liu Yu did in the Patching Heaven Sect was enough for Gu Chen to address him respectfully as "you".

Liu Yu smiled slightly and replied, "Yes, I'm not old enough to be buried yet, I'm in very good health." His tone was relaxed, as if he was very confident in his physical condition.

After all, it's really hard for someone who has reached the level of a Super Douluo of level 98 in middle age and is on the verge of reaching the limit to die suddenly at that age.

If nothing unexpected happens, he should live for a long time.

Decades to a century, I suppose.

Most likely, they won't survive. People on this continent, even those at the Limit Douluo level, can't live for very long, although the reason is unknown.

But now that he knows his death date, all he has to do is wait.

Gu Chen nodded and said, "Well, that's good." His voice remained deep, making it difficult to discern his true thoughts.

Seeing this, Liu Yu smiled and said, "Forget it, since you're not very good at chatting, I'll do the talking."

Gu Chen did not refute, but simply said, "Okay. Ask me anything you want. I will answer you truthfully as long as I am willing to."

Liu Yu nodded, then looked directly into Gu Chen's eyes and asked, "My first question is, Master, are you really still alive?" This question was direct and sharp, clearly one of the questions Liu Yu cared about most.

Gu Chen's eyes didn't waver at all, and he answered without hesitation: "Alive, and living incredibly well..."

Liu Yu shifted his body slightly to make himself more comfortable, and then slowly said, "Well, he's doing pretty well, at least on the surface."

Gu Chen looked at Liu Yu and asked expressionlessly, "Do you have any other questions?"

Liu Yu raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile, and replied, "Of course there is, this is only the first question."

Gu Chen raised an eyebrow slightly, seemingly surprised by Liu Yu's answer, but he still maintained a calm tone and said, "Alright, you can ask your second question now."

Liu Yu took a deep breath, looked directly at Gu Chen, and asked solemnly, "My second question is, when exactly will you be able to come back?"

Gu Chen was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "If that's the question, then I think I won't leave again."

Liu Yu's eyes lit up slightly, and he asked, "Really? You won't leave again?"

Gu Chen nodded and answered affirmatively, "Yes, I won't leave again."

Liu Yu seemed relieved, but then frowned and asked worriedly, "I heard you seem to have gotten into trouble again?"

Gu Chen's expression changed slightly, and he said helplessly, "...What do you mean I've gotten myself into trouble again? This is clearly the first time, okay?"

Liu Yu retorted dismissively, "But no matter what, you're definitely in trouble now."

Liu Yu paused for a moment, then continued, "Besides, you're quite a celebrity now; almost everyone knows your name. According to online sources, the trouble you've gotten yourself into seems to be related to the Abyss, right?"

Gu Chen remained silent for a while, then finally nodded, not denying Liu Yu's statement: "Yes, it is indeed related to the Abyss."

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(End of this chapter)