Controlling the Five Thunders and the Two Worlds

Chapter 157 Xiao Ya's Choice to Join

Gu Zhao was stunned by their pity. "What kind of looks are those?"

"It's a pity you were born at the wrong time!" Jiang Shishi said with a regretful look. "If you had been born in ancient times, you would have been known as a terrestrial immortal."

Even Xiao Ya nodded, "Just like the martial arts masters of the Republic of China, such powerful people, but unfortunately they still couldn't withstand a bullet."

"What are you thinking about!" Gu Zhao waved his hand in front of them. "It's the 21st century now, we should believe in science!"

Jiang Shishi asked, "Is this science?"

Gu Zhao countered, "The spiritual energy of heaven and earth is also a kind of energy. When it encounters evil spirits, it is triggered, just like a fully charged detector encountering a target and reacting. If this is not science, is it metaphysics?"

Jiang Shishi was stumped by the question.

Xiao Ya was not fooled. "But your skill is impossible to replicate, and it is beyond the comprehension of ordinary people. No one would believe it if you said it was science."

Gu Zhao laughed and said, "Do you believe it or not?"

Xiao Ya and Jiang Shishi exchanged a glance; they couldn't help but believe it!

“With your skills, you could easily beat that Moncha in Siam,” Jiang Shishi said. “That White Dragon King, who’s been hyped up by Hong Kong, would definitely be no match for you.”

Gu Zhao laughed. "The White Dragon King is famous because he can guide those who are lost, not because he can subdue demons."

Jiang Shishi and Xiao Ya both understood what she meant.

"So you can exorcise demons and monsters," Xiao Ya said with a smile, "especially those bad people like Yin-Yang Masters and sorcerers."

Jiang Shishi once again expressed her regret, saying, "There are no such bad people in China anymore, so your skills are useless now?"

Gu Zhao chuckled, "Do you expect it to be available in China?"

Both women shook their heads in unison, "Of course not!"

"That's settled then." Gu Zhao nodded, then said to the two women, "I didn't expect that it would be so dangerous abroad. You two may go abroad to perform in the future, and who knows if you will encounter similar situations again."

The Heavenly Talismans have been used up this time, so I'll make you two bracelets when I have some free time. They'll not only protect you from danger multiple times, but they'll also look more natural.

Both women's eyes lit up, and Xiao Ya couldn't help but look at Gu Zhao's bracelet.

She had seen Gu Zhao's bracelet before, but she didn't think much of it at first. Later, when the bracelet cured her grandfather, she realized that it had the effect of healing and health preservation.

But it wasn't until three days ago that she realized she had underestimated the power of the talisman. It was more than just a cure for illness and a way to maintain health; it could even ward off evil spirits and protect the wearer!
"Knowing you is the greatest blessing I've ever had!" Jiang Shishi leaned close to Gu Zhao and kissed his cheek.

"Ahem!" Gu Zhao coughed twice, met Xiao Ya's gaze which was three parts teasing, three parts jealousy, three parts expectation and a hint of impulsiveness, and picked up his chopsticks, "Let's eat, let's eat."

……

"Let's go home!" Jiang Shishi's eyes were a little unfocused.

Xiao Ya looked at Gu Zhao, "Shouldn't we call a designated driver?"

Gu Zhao shook his head, circulating his internal energy to expel all the alcohol fumes. "I'm fine now."

Jiang Shishi hugged Gu Zhao's arm again, her voice slightly slurred, "We brought you a gift from abroad, we'll show it to you when we get home."

Xiao Ya licked her slightly dry lips, stared at Jiang Shishi for a moment, gritted her teeth, and remained silent.

Then the group got into Gu Zhao's car, and they drove smoothly to the apartment complex where the two women lived, parking in a temporary parking space on the side of the road.

Gu Zhao parked the car and, seeing Xiao Ya struggling to get up, helped Jiang Shishi up the other side. "I'll take you up." Feeling the softness on his arm, Gu Zhao's heart fluttered.

He was already at the age of youthful vigor, and the unorthodox Taoist lineage had never been disciplined. He had only recently been given a taste of the forbidden fruit by Zhuo Qingyan, and now he was in the prime of his life.

Jiang Shishi leaned almost half her body against him; it would be abnormal if Gu Zhaoruo wasn't even slightly moved.

Gu Zhao and Xiao Ya helped Jiang Shishi upstairs to their dormitory. Jiang Shishi had regained some of her senses, but as she let go of Gu Zhao, her gaze towards him held a deeper meaning.

Slipping off her shoes, Jiang Shishi pulled a suitcase out from the corner of the living room. "Come and see, these are all the gifts we brought for you!"

Seeing that Jiang Shishi was awake, Xiao Ya didn't think twice and together they opened their suitcases and took out the gifts they had prepared.

In addition to souvenirs from various countries, the two women also brought Gu Zhao local snacks and a lot of clothes. They casually opened some for Gu Zhao to taste and even asked him to change into the clothes right there.

And this change took until almost 11 p.m.

"Don't leave tonight." Jiang Shishi waved her hand. "It's not safe to walk at night. Just stay on the sofa for the night. I'll prepare a new toothbrush and towel for you."

"Hmm?" Gu Zhao raised an eyebrow.

Then Xiao Ya nodded and said, "It's not safe to walk at night. I'll get you a new quilt; we have some extras here."

Gu Zhao: ???
Gu Zhao's eyes flickered as he looked at Jiang Shishi and then at Xiao Ya. Seeing that neither of the women gave him a chance to refuse, he went to prepare on his own and couldn't help but take a breath.

Really? So proactive?

Should I say yes? Should I say yes? Or should I say yes?

So Gu Zhao nodded and said to the two women's backs, "Then I won't be polite."

A moment later, Jiang Shishi prepared toiletries for Gu Zhao, and Xiao Ya prepared pillows and blankets for Gu Zhao. Then the two women hid in the bathroom together.

"It's agreed that everyone will leave the door open. Whoever's room he goes to, the other person automatically concedes defeat."

"A promise is made, and it's hard to catch up with the horse!"

After agreeing on the rules, the two women came out to greet Gu Zhao before returning to their respective rooms.

Gu Zhao stared speechlessly at the two half-closed doors, each with a gap of two or three fingers wide, as if afraid he wouldn't be able to see them.

Couldn't you find a private opportunity? How can I accept being thrown this difficult problem at me?
So he could only resign himself to lying on the sofa, showing no intention of getting up.

"I should have gone back. Qingyan is waiting for me."

As Gu Zhao was thinking, he noticed that a door across the room was gently pushed open, and a figure silently came to Gu Zhao's side, gently tugged at Gu Zhao's hand, and breathed into his ear.

"I've been thinking about it, but the sofa is still not comfortable. Keep your voice down and come with me."

Feeling the softness within reach, Gu Zhao was deeply moved.

Then the other door was pushed open, and a faint voice came from inside, "Jiang Shishi, you attacked me from behind!"

"Have you ever thought about how I feel when you treat me like this?" Gu Zhao sighed, pulled Jiang Shishi into his arms, and expressed his feelings, "When faced with provocation, Daoist disciples usually vent their anger on the spot."

After a moment, Xiao Ya gritted her teeth and reluctantly chose to join.

(End of this chapter)