This kind of emotion far exceeds Gu Changsheng’s understanding. After all, he is the young master of the Ye Family in Beijing. Why would he suffer ridicule from the Shen Family?

But now, Su Changfeng’s real identity is revealed, overwhelming the Gu Family, with an unmatched status in Jiang City.

By common logic, he could safely accompany Shen Hanxue and Ye Nianhai, but he still resolutely left. If it weren’t for the matter being too significant - significant enough to concern Shen Hanxue and Ye Nianhai’s safety - what reason would he have to leave?

"You really are an old fox!" Su Changfeng sighed.

Just relying on these things to deduce his reasons is indeed not something an ordinary person can do.

Gu Changsheng sighed and said, "It’s not that I’m clever; it’s mainly that I know how much you care about Han Xue and the others. Maybe you don’t feel it yourself, but outsiders can see it clearly. For you, they’re the only ones who matter the most."

"So, unless it’s something that endangers them, how could you be so dedicated and diligent?"

"Really?" Su Changfeng coughed lightly. He truly didn’t have that feeling, perhaps it’s that saying: ’the onlooker sees clearly while the player is caught in the game’. He didn’t expect Gu Changsheng to see it so clearly.

In fact, it’s not only Gu Changsheng who feels this way, but Zhu Lie and the others have the same feeling. Being in it, Su Changfeng probably can’t realize how much he cares about Shen Hanxue and Ye Nianhai, but those close to him see it very clearly.

However, Su Changfeng indeed doesn’t deny his concern for his wife and daughter.

"What if I tell you I’m going out to save the world, would you believe it?" Su Changfeng asked with a smile.

Gu Changsheng frowned. Those words carry a heavy weight, but coming from Su Changfeng, it doesn’t seem like a joke.

"I believe it," Gu Qing’er suddenly said, with a tone that showed no doubt. In her eyes, there’s no need to doubt; the person she can wholly trust is Su Changfeng. Thus, no matter how unbelievable his words are, she’s willing to unconditionally believe him.

"In that case, it means this thing must be very dangerous, right?" Gu Changsheng said with a heavy tone.

"Indeed, very dangerous," Su Changfeng said calmly.

Gu Qing’er’s expression changed instantly, and she hurriedly walked up to Su Changfeng, grasping his arm with a tense look, and asked, "Brother, what do you mean by this? What mission do you have? Can’t you not go?"

Su Changfeng smiled and patted Gu Qing’er’s back, saying, "It’s nothing, I was just joking with you. Look at you, getting all shocked. Take a look at who I am, do you think anyone can do anything to me?"

Gu Qing’er is just a young girl, and the key is she trusts Su Changfeng a lot, believing that whatever he intends to do, he’s never failed. Hearing this, she directly glared at Su Changfeng and said, "Brother, you’re so bad, always scaring me. I’m telling you, I’m very timid; if you scare me to death, see where you can find such a lovely sister again."

Gu Qing’er obviously already believes that Su Changfeng was joking with her, but the contrast in Su Changfeng’s attitude was seen clearly by Gu Changsheng. Naturally, he doesn’t believe Su Changfeng was joking; he indeed has something very dangerous to do, possibly a task with life-and-death stakes.

Su Changfeng played a game of chess with Gu Changsheng, and Gu Changsheng suffered a crushing defeat.

After Su Changfeng left the Gu Family, Gu Changsheng called Gu Qingwen to the study.

"Dad, what’s wrong?" Gu Qingwen asked.

Gu Changsheng sighed and said, "Do you think what Su Changfeng said is true?"

"Didn’t he explain it? It was just a joke. Besides, even thinking about it makes it impossible, saving the world? This isn’t a movie," Gu Qingwen couldn’t help but laugh, obviously not taking Su Changfeng’s words seriously.

But that doesn’t mean anything; to ordinary folks, what Su Changfeng said does seem like a joke and lacks credibility. You know, saving the world, even if it needed saving, why would they need Su Changfeng? What can he do by himself?

"Do you also think he was joking, instead of changing the subject?" Gu Changsheng asked seriously.

Gu Qingwen felt a bit amused and helpless. He thought his father had been too influenced by Su Changfeng; as soon as Su Changfeng said anything, Gu Changsheng acted as if facing a great enemy, which was really overreacted.

Though he also acknowledged in his heart that Su Changfeng is impressive and very capable, it depends on the issue, right? Saving the world, what kind of thing is that? Just listening to it sounds like a joke.

"Dad, I think you’re just overthinking it. Although he’s very capable, do you think saving the world would need him? That’s simply a joke." Gu Qingwen said helplessly.

Upon hearing this, Gu Changsheng glanced at his son, then glared at him before speaking, "What are you thinking? Do you think I don’t know? I understand you still have a grudge against Su Changfeng in your heart, but given the current situation, he’s already become the number one in Jiang City, so you have no choice but to acknowledge his excellence. But think about it, if it weren’t for a major event, would he leave Jiang City?" 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Gu Qingwen didn’t speak. In actuality, deep down in his heart, there was indeed some discomfort, a discomfort towards Su Changfeng, ultimately rooted in jealousy.

Moreover, he once looked down on Su Changfeng, yet Su Changfeng step by step rose to a height that even he had to look up to. Such a disparity and awkwardness indeed made him feel upset.

"Dad, I think you’re just overthinking. Even if there is a major event, eventually, we’ll find out about it. What’s the point of us guessing here? It’s just worry for nothing." Gu Qingwen said.

Gu Changsheng sighed deeply. There’s no way around it; curiosity seems to be innate. He really wants to find out what Su Changfeng meant and even wants to investigate thoroughly.

Regrettably, the Gu Family’s influence is limited to Jiang City and can’t reach other places. If they were to really investigate, it would likely be quite arduous.

"Perhaps it’s curiosity. I’ve lived to this age, seen many things, yet I know there’s still so much I haven’t encountered. If there really is another world out there, I hope in my lifetime, I can witness it."

After leaving the Gu Family, Su Changfeng didn’t return; instead, he wandered around Jiang City with no particular aim, just wanting to look at the city he lived in for so many years.

Elder Wu had already informed him of the dangers in the Outer Domain, and he knew deep down that this might be a one-way trip. He never intended to be a hero, but he must protect Shen Hanxue and Ye Nianhai.

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