readytorunbook Chapter 851: Reporting the Bad News
Chapter 851: Reporting the Bad News
Chapter 851: Reporting the Bad News
Today the sky is clear, the wind is warm, and the sun is shining.
But Gu Heng's brows were furrowed, and his mood could be described as plummeting from its peak to its lowest point.
Nobody likes to hear bad news.
"You mean, that guy specifically named me and wanted to find me?"
He stared intently at Ning Hanyan.
"good."
"Unless there is another person in the world named 'Gu Heng,' he is definitely after you, Mr. Gu!"
Ning Hanyan's tone was solemn.
Ha, there are probably people in this world who share the same name, but Gu Heng is not going to gamble on that possibility. Besides, even if it is true that he shares the same name, does that mean he is not in danger?
If we eliminate everyone in the world named "Gu Heng," wouldn't that guarantee absolute safety?
Anyway, if it were him, he would definitely do it that way.
"Hiss, this feels a bit sudden, and it's also quite troublesome."
Gu Heng remained silent for a while, feeling a bit overwhelmed.
Ning Hanyan explained in great detail, and he understood it clearly. The gist of it was that there was a guy with a mechanical body and a human head who appeared out of nowhere, looking for someone named "Gu Heng." As for what he would do after finding him, it was probably not a good thing.
For now, Gu Heng assumes that the guy who calls himself "Zero" is here to find him.
Regardless of their purpose, Zero can be considered to be coming on strong!
According to Ning Hanyan, Ling single-handedly brought the war between the immortal and demon realms to a standstill. Not only did he easily annihilate the demon army that was invading the immortal realm, but he also brazenly went to the Demon Tower and trampled the three demon lords under his feet!
He effectively turned the entire Demon Realm into his own dogs, allowing them to launch attacks everywhere to sniff out information and clues about the target "Gu Heng".
If the demon realm is like this, then the immortal realm is probably in a similar state.
This guy of unknown origin is strong and has a clear purpose. The thought that he is most likely after him makes Gu Heng feel uneasy.
Judging from Ning Hanyan's description alone, Zero himself doesn't seem like a normal person. His body is mechanically made, but where in this world can you find something as precise as "machinery"?
There are indeed puppet creations, but Gu Heng has seen those before. They are far from being sophisticated gadgets, and strictly speaking, they cannot be classified as machines.
Moreover, since it's a world where cultivation is possible, and everyone is able to go to heaven and earth and fight in dazzling ways, the appearance of mechanical things is inherently incongruous.
Could it be... that they came from another world?! "Mr. Gu, do you have any leads?"
Seeing Gu Heng pondering so intently but remaining silent for so long, Ning Hanyan grew worried.
"Absolutely not."
Gu Heng snapped out of his daze upon hearing this.
"I have no idea where I've offended someone like that, but there's a good chance they're after me. Thank you for making the trip, Miss Hanyan."
Gu Heng sighed.
He didn't know Ning Hanyan's strength, but it must have been difficult for her to come from the Demon Realm to the Xuan Tian Realm. It must have been hard for her to deliver such a likely terrible message.
"I'm fine. Mr. Gu, please take care of yourself. After all, you saved my life."
Ning Hanyan shook her head like a rattle drum.
"Sigh, I never even told you where I live, yet you managed to find me. You must have been gathering information along the way, so there shouldn't have been any surprises, right?"
"Well, I got the information from a force called Jue Tian Ge. The Empress of Zhongzhou was very reluctant to tell me where you lived. Apart from that, there was nothing particularly surprising about it."
"...That girl didn't give you any trouble, did she?"
Gu Heng immediately narrowed his eyes when the topic turned to little girls.
Yes, last time he tried to tell Qin Yiyao that he had met a few new women in the Demon Realm, she got jealous on the spot, even though the atmosphere wasn't suitable for talking about other women...
"No, not really. They just questioned me carefully about my identity and background, they were quite cautious."
"Mr. Gu knows her, right?"
Ning Hanyan thought for a moment. Anyway, being made difficult by that empress wasn't a big deal, and she had a feeling that Mr. Gu and the empress must have an extraordinary relationship. "That's my disciple, my only disciple."
Gu Heng said earnestly.
Apprentice?
Ning Hanyan raised an eyebrow. The emotions revealed by the Empress of Zhongzhou didn't seem like those of someone who was only willing to be a disciple. However, she certainly wouldn't say this to Gu Heng's face.
It's enough to have a general idea about these things; as for what will actually happen, she doesn't need to know too much.
Perhaps Gu Heng himself is well aware of what his disciple is planning.
"Miss Hanyan, are you planning to stay here for a while, or are you going straight back to the Demon Realm?"
"If Mr. Gu is willing to let me stay here, I would be happy to stay."
Ning Hanyan smiled slightly, a hint of anticipation flashing in her eyes.
She might want to stay, after all, that "zero" made the entire Demon Realm work for him, and the same goes for the Immortal Realm. Ning Hanyan was his person, and staying in the Demon Realm would be dangerous, needless to say.
If that identity is exposed, the consequences will be...
"In that case, you can stay here for now."
Upon hearing this, Ning Hanyan's eyes flashed with a hint of joy, but she quickly regained her composure. She nodded gently and said, "Thank you for taking me in, Mr. Gu."
Gu Heng waved his hand, indicating that she didn't need to be so polite.
He wanted to stay in the yard, basking in the bright sunshine, but his heart was filled with turbulent emotions.
The appearance of Zero gave Gu Heng a strange sense of crisis. He thought he wouldn't encounter any great danger in this world, but he didn't expect that a mysterious figure had already taken action, seemingly looking for him.
"Mr. Gu, what are your plans for the future?" Ning Hanyan walked to his side and asked softly.
Gu Heng was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Since that guy is coming for me, I naturally can't just sit here and wait to die. However, before that, I need to know more about him."
"Knowing what he looks like isn't enough."
"By the way, since you're here, why don't you help my apprentice with some work?"
Gu Heng had a sudden inspiration.
"If Mr. Gu needs it, I am willing to do my part."
Ning Hanyan didn't want to be idle; she also wanted to repay the favor she owed Mr. Gu.
"Alright, more people means more things will be easier. I'll have to trouble you with this."
Gu Heng rubbed his hands together, thinking that if he sent another person over to the little girl, she would be very happy.
At this time.
A heavy, distant sound seemed to echo from beyond the heavens. "Hmm?"
Ning Hanyan looked up and then her eyes widened.
Across that vast sky, she could actually see a considerable realm slowly approaching!