Starting from a short stick, becoming the master of the universe

Time goes back half an hour.

In the courtyard of the Gu family, in a certain room.

The dining table was filled with food and the aroma was everywhere.

Two men sat opposite each other.

One of them was Gu Changkong, and the man sitting opposite him looked somewhat similar to him, especially his eyes, which looked as if they were carved from the same mold.

"Fourth brother, how come you have time to come to my place today? I didn't have enough time to prepare, so I could only make some home-cooked dishes. I hope you don't mind."

As Gu Changkong spoke, he picked up the wine in front of him and filled the glass in front of the other person with the wine.

That’s right, the person opposite him was his half-brother, Gu Changming, the fourth among several brothers.

The relationship between the two is pretty good, but there are some conflicts in their ideas.

Gu Changming had joined Gu Changlin several years ago, and had become a master two years ago.

Gu Changkong still wanted to insist, but there is no need to elaborate on the result. Anyway, he has now joined Gu Changlin's army, and it is much easier for the two to meet and communicate than before.

"Third brother, you're welcome."

Gu Changming's voice sounded much younger. "To be able to eat the food cooked by Third Brother himself is something that many people dream of."

"You're making fun of me again."

Gu Changkong didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and filled his glass with wine again, "Come on, cheers."

The wine glasses clinked together and they both drank it all in one gulp.

"Third brother, are you used to the life back in the inner city?"

"good."

Gu Changkong nodded.

"How about you? How are you doing here?"

"That's it."

Gu Changming shrugged, picked up the wine bottle on the table, poured wine into the glass, and said, "You know, Big Brother is very wary of us. The positions he gave us are all empty positions, with no power, and no benefits. Anyway, after a month, he will give us some training resources, plus the family rations, so we won't starve to death, but we won't be full either."

Upon hearing this, Gu Changkong's eyes showed a hint of sadness.

Yes.

Although he has been transferred to the inner city and does nothing, the money he earns every month is much more than what he earned running the black market in the outer city.

However, this kind of life had a foreseeable end, and later on, when he became a master, his family would definitely give him more, but it was hard to say about Gu Changlin.

"By the way, Third Brother, do you know Jiang Cheng?"

"Of course I know him, what's wrong?" Gu Changkong was stunned.

"I heard that at the family meeting a few days ago, everyone was vying for this person. The family elders all wanted to arrange for him to work for the family, but my eldest brother was unwilling to do so because that person's alchemy skills were too high. If he kept him, he could make hundreds of millions a month. But in the end, my eldest brother still chose to compromise and handed over half of the profits to the family."

Gu Changming paused when he said this, and looked at Gu Changkong and said, "Third brother, this Jiang Cheng was your man in the beginning, right? Third brother, your eldest brother took this man away from you, and you lost several hundred million in a month. Do you have any resentment in your heart?"

Gu Changkong smiled bitterly when he heard this.

He didn't know whether Gu Changming came here today to reminisce about the past with him, or whether he was instructed by Gu Changlin to come and test him.

Illness comes from the mouth, disaster comes from the mouth, and this is especially true in a large family.

"Well, Third Brother, if you feel it is inconvenient to answer, then forget it. I just learned this news from others and came here to talk to you." Gu Changming said.

"Nothing inconvenient."

Gu Changkong shook his head and said slowly: "Of course I don't have any resentment, I just have some regrets. After all, with an income of several hundred million per month, who wouldn't be tempted?"

"Yes, I heard that even our father was interested." Gu Changming nodded repeatedly.

"However, being tempted is one thing, but having the ability to possess it is another." Gu Changkong sighed, "After learning about this, our fifth brother sent out assassins several times in a row. I can resist him once or twice, but what about three or four times?
If we can't stop him once, then all our efforts will be in vain. So, it's better to hand him over to Big Brother. It will benefit all three parties."

"I have also heard about this matter," Gu Changming narrowed his eyes, "Gu Changjun is really not a good person. When he can't do it openly, he will resort to covert means. He is also arrogant at ordinary times. He just relies on his father's support to support him."

"Yes, but there is no point in saying this. Some gaps are destined before we are born."

Gu Changkong sighed.

The mothers of both of them were from small families in the inner city. They were no match for either Gu Changlin or Gu Changjun.

Gu Changming seemed to be touched as well and suddenly became quiet.

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore."

Gu Changkong smiled and said, "After we finish this meal, shall we go to the virtual battlefield to spar with each other?"

"Okay!"

Gu Changming's eyes lit up.

"It's been a while since I last sparred with you, your third brother."

"Yes, but I am no match for you right now. You have to give in to me."

"Third brother, you are too polite. I remember how many times I sparred with you when we were little, but I was never your match. Now I just have the advantage of my realm. When you become a master, then even if I use all my strength, I will not be your opponent." Gu Changming shrugged.

"You kid, you are teasing me again." Gu Changkong didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

But at this moment, the light computer on his arm suddenly made a slight sound.

Gu Changkong apologized and turned on the computer, only to find that it was a message from Gu Changlin.

He did not avoid Gu Changming who was standing beside him and answered the call directly.

The image of Gu Changlin was projected in the air. He looked very bad at the moment, with sweat all over his face and even his hair was wet.

In addition, you can see people standing behind him.

"Where are you now?"

Before Gu Changkong could open his mouth, the latter asked first.

"At home, having dinner with my fourth brother."

Gu Changkong said hurriedly, his tone respectful.

"Yes, brother, we haven't started eating yet. If you are free, why not come join us?" Gu Changming said with a smile.

This time he came here, indeed according to Gu Changkonglin's instructions, to test Gu Changkong.

The reason why he did it now, instead of two or three months ago, was because he was afraid that it would be too obvious and be noticed by Gu Changkong.

But at the moment, Gu Changlin had no time to think about this. He was in a desperate situation and could hardly save himself.

"Come to your father now, quickly, without wasting a minute!"

"The sky."

As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Tianyuan's voice rang out.

"Father!"

Gu Changkong was startled and shouted quickly.

Gu Changming also hurriedly did as he was told.

"Don't say anything extra, just come here quickly."

"Yes, father!"

Gu Changkong cut off the communication, feeling shocked and confused. What happened?
(End of this chapter)