Under One Person: Please Call Me Golden Flash

Chapter 171 Brothers may quarrel within the walls, but they unite against external threats.
As soon as Lu Huizhong finished speaking, the surrounding temperature seemed to drop several degrees.

"Haven't you poisoned it yet..." Gao Gen repeated these words, his voice dry as if sandpaper were being rubbed.

His sharp gaze swept over the wine in the glass, then fell upon Lu Huizhong's smiling face, which sent chills down one's spine.

He subconsciously pressed his fingers against the rim of the cup, his knuckles turning slightly white, wanting to put them down but not daring to.

A fine layer of cold sweat seeped from Gu Qiting's forehead. His throat bobbed, he pursed his lips tightly, and leaned back slightly, as if being an inch away from the sumptuous feast would ensure his safety.

Wugensheng's smile remained unchanged, as if he hadn't heard the blatant threat at all, and he even seemed more relaxed and at ease.

He picked up his wine glass, took a small sip, and smiled at Gao Gen and Gu Qiting, saying, "Tsk, the Tang Clan's friends really love to joke."

Such fine wine, we mustn't waste it, right, Brother Zhao?

After saying that, Wugensheng also turned his gaze to Zhao Zhen.

In fact, the moment Wugensheng saw this strange group, he had already figured out who the "leader" of this small group was.

For no other reason than Wugensheng felt that Zhao Zhen should be the one in a "dominant" position in this team.

Just as the atmosphere was becoming increasingly tense, Zhao Zhen smiled slightly and sat down at the table next to Wu Gensheng quite naturally.

"It's been a long time, Wugensheng."

"That's right, last time we met, you and Master Zuo almost wiped us out..."

"Compared to what you did, what did what Master Zuo and I did amount to?"
"Speaking of which, you should thank me. If it weren't for me, the entire San Yi Sect would probably want to tear you apart right now, wouldn't they?"

As Zhao Zhen said this, she also glanced at Lu Jin beside her.

It was clear that Lu Jin really wanted to slap Wu Gensheng twice at that moment.

However, Zuo Ruotong had previously instructed them that there was no personal grudge between the Sanyi Sect and Wugensheng, and strictly forbade the disciples of the Sanyi Sect from seeking revenge against Wugensheng.

Otherwise, given Lu Jin's temper, he would have started a fight with Wu Gengsheng the moment he saw him!

"I agree, so isn't this me subtly inviting you to dinner?"

Lu Ci scoffed. He didn't understand any of the intricacies of the situation; he just felt both frustrated and annoyed by what he was seeing.

He didn't quite understand why he had anything to say to these Quanxing demons.

With so many skilled fighters and members of the Tang Clan present, why would they be afraid of just three Quanxing demons?
However, before setting off, Lü Ci had already made a promise to Zhao Zhen that he had to follow Zhao Zhen's arrangements. So, Lü Ci could only kick the leg of the bench next to him with a look of annoyance, making a screeching sound.

He then glared fiercely in Wugensheng's direction, making no attempt to hide the hostility in his eyes.

Lu Jin's anger had not yet subsided. He clenched his fists under the table, his body taut like a fully drawn bow, his gaze sharp as a knife on Wu Gensheng's face.

Although Zhao Zhen's words were like a bucket of cold water poured over him, barely suppressing his urge to attack, the icy hostility almost solidified into a tangible form.

Lu Huizhong watched with great interest the three people opposite her reacted very differently, especially Gao Gen and Gu Jiting, who looked as if they were facing a formidable enemy, which she found quite amusing.

Amidst everyone's astonished gazes, she even gracefully picked up her chopsticks and naturally took a small, delicate pastry from the table of Wugensheng and the others, then slowly and deliberately put it into her mouth under everyone's watchful eyes.

Her red lips parted slightly, revealing her pearly teeth, and the chewing motion was pleasing to the eye, but it made Gao and Gu's pupils shrink.

The time that pastry lingered on Lu Huizhong's fingertips was enough for a Tang Clan expert skilled in using poison to make numerous mistakes!

A moment later, Lu Huizhong swallowed her snack, tapped the table lightly with her fingertips, and a strange smile appeared on her lips.

In contrast, Yang Lie appears to be more "pragmatic".

He didn't look at the three members of Quanxing, and he didn't say a word from beginning to end. He just calmly swept his gaze over the entrance of the inn, the stairwell, and a few windows that might serve as passageways.

His gaze was like an invisible ruler, precisely measuring distances, angles, and potential ambush points. "Gentlemen, please have a seat."

Wugensheng seemed oblivious to the various expressions on everyone's faces, and continued to greet them warmly.

"Waiter, hurry up and serve the food! Keeping our friends waiting is not the way to treat guests!"

He deliberately emphasized the word "friends," which sounded particularly jarring and absurd in such a tense atmosphere.

"Friends? Forget it. We're not good enough to be friends with the leader of Quanxing Sect."

Lu Ci couldn't help but make a sarcastic remark.

"Who is this?"

"Oh, let me introduce you. This is the Lü family, Lü Ci."

"Tsk, the Lü family, the Tang Clan, and the San Yi Clan—this combination is quite rare!"

"To deal with the dignified leader of the Quanxing Sect, this lineup isn't exactly luxurious, is it?"

Upon hearing this, Gao Gen and Gu Jiting's pupils instantly contracted sharply.

Could it be that these people really came specifically for them?!

Upon hearing this, Wugensheng remained silent for a few seconds before a smile gradually returned to his face.

"Brother Zhao Zhen, I'm a timid person and can't be easily frightened by others."

If you really came here specifically for me, why go to all this trouble to find me?
"Just say the word, and given our friendship, I'd definitely go through fire and water for you, wouldn't I?"

"Is this really true?" Zhao Zhen raised an eyebrow.

"really."

The two looked at each other and then smiled at each other simultaneously.

"Just kidding, Brother Gao, Brother Gu, don't be nervous. We didn't come here for you."

After hearing Zhao Zhen's explanation, Gao Gen and Gu Jiting finally breathed a sigh of relief.

By the time the two realized what had happened, their backs were already completely soaked with cold sweat.

"And you? Wugensheng, why are you here?"

"If I said that our purpose for this trip is the same as yours, would you believe me, Brother Zhao Zhen?"

After saying that, Wugensheng also picked up his wine cup and filled Zhao Zhen's cup with wine.

"Believe it, why wouldn't I believe it? Brothers may quarrel within the walls, but they unite against external threats."

Isn't this land beneath our feet also the land where your entire sect lives?

But more than that, I'm curious where you got this information from.

“Snakes have their paths, rats have their paths, and we, the Quanxing, naturally have our own channels for obtaining information.”

Wugensheng smiled mysteriously, but didn't say anything more.

"Is that so? Then it seems this place is about to get quite lively..."

(End of this chapter)