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"The guy in the chat group."

Gu Shenge stared at Chen Fan, his extremely handsome face deeply imprinted in his eyes. He felt it was fake, as if it had been enhanced by something, probably the so-called charm boost.

Looking at the four people dressed in clothing that didn't fit the Warring States period, Gu Shenge was certain that these four were from the chat group.

He thought of a cliché plot from those chat group novels: a "gathering." This must be it now. Then there's some kind of world mission. Ha, so cliché. It seems he doesn't need Tian Yan to test him. He'll find out who the chat group members are in this world soon enough.

As time passed, all the tables in the main hall were gradually filled, but a few officials were left out because Gu Shenge and Chen Fan had taken their seats.

Gu Shenge looked at Madam Hu standing outside the main hall and wondered, "Where is Liu Yi? Why is Madam Hu the only one left standing outside?"

He rose and walked towards the outside of the hall, looking at Madam Hu who seemed somewhat at a loss, hesitating whether to go in, and said:

"Madam, we meet again. Where is your husband?"

Looking at Gu Shenge's smiling face, Madam Hu took a few steps back in fear. Her voice was soft and pleasant to listen to.

"He was injured on his way here and was taken away for treatment by the palace guards. I'll go first. What does the young master wish to do?"

"Since your husband and wife are not here, how about we have a meal together?"

Gu Shenge invited her with a smile. Madam Hu was about to refuse, but he continued:

"It would be good for you to sit at the same table with me so I can talk to you about things that you might be interested in. It all depends on whether you're willing."

Madam Hu hesitated, her heart struggling with its own. Gu Shenge whispered a word in her ear, and her heart skipped a beat. Finally, she whispered back:

"Okay, I promise you."

Upon hearing this, Gu Shenge's smile deepened, and she said to Madam Hu:

"Madam please!"

Inviting Madam Hu to sit down, Gu Shenge sat beside her, her nose twitching slightly as she caught a faint floral scent, delicate yet wonderful.

"Young master, please have some self-respect!"

Madam Hu felt Gu Shenge approaching, so she stretched out her delicate hand to touch him, her face blushing slightly. She regretted agreeing to sit with Gu Shenge and thought it would be better to go back to the Zuo Sima residence.

Moreover, she had already sensed several strange gazes from Liu Yi's colleagues, some of whom were surprised, some were doubtful, and some were even malicious.

"Madam smells wonderful, far better than some processed products."

Gu Shenge did not back down despite Madam Hu's resistance. He praised Madam Hu and reached out to hold her delicate hand, which was very soft and warm.

Ancient beauties, naturally beautiful, were far superior to modern industrial products. They were pure, natural, unadulterated, and possessed an alluring fragrance that made them irresistible.

Madam Hu looked at Gu Shenge holding her hand with surprise in her eyes. She did not expect Gu Shenge to be so bold as to make a lewd gesture towards her in front of so many people!

Seeing Madam Hu's shy yet surprised expression, Gu Shenge was pleased and decided to tell her another piece of news.

"Madam, as a reward for accepting my invitation, let me tell you something else."

"what?"

Madam Hu was stunned. Was this the news about her daughter? Gu Shenge reached out to brush aside Madam Hu's bangs. Madam Hu tried to dodge, but was horrified to find herself frozen in place. Gu Shenge's hand emitted a faint golden light.

Brushing aside the bangs covering Madam Hu's ears, Gu Shenge leaned down and gently kissed her earlobe, whispering:

"The lady's daughter is still alive, and she is in Xinzheng."

What?! Madam Hu's beautiful eyes widened instantly, filled with disbelief. Her daughter was alive!

Gu Shenge liked Madam Hu's surprised expression; it was quite nice.

"Madam, how about it? I've shown my sincerity, haven't I? So, Madam, what's your choice?"

Unfazed by the surprised looks, Gu Shenge reached out and lifted Madam Hu's delicate chin as she spoke, gazing at her dignified, gentle, and pitiful face.

Chapters 177-178: Yang Guo's Reckless Acts

However, there are always some spoilsport people who bother us, such as a mentally challenged teenager who is starved for love.

"Hey, I saw you a long time ago. This lady didn't want to, but you forced her. This is bullying and oppressing women. Is there no law anymore?"

Gu Shenge, who was having a pleasant conversation with Madam Hu, suddenly turned pale, her eyes filled with coldness, and looked up at the mentally disabled child opposite her.

It was Yang Guo, his face righteous, rebuking Gu Shenge.

Gu Shenge held Madam Hu in her arms, her fingertips burning with golden sun flames. She aimed at Yang Guo, flicked her finger, and shot the flames towards him.

Suddenly, a crimson dragon hand appeared in front of Yang Guo, blocking the sun's flames.

"That thing is the Crimson Dragon Emperor's dragon hand."

Looking at the crimson, ferocious dragon inlaid with precious jade, Gu Shenge immediately recognized it as the Dragon Hand of the Crimson Dragon Emperor, the God-Slaying Tool from "High School DxD".

Gu Shenge looked at the Dragon Hand owner, Chen Fan, and realized it wasn't Hyoudou Issei. So, he must be the chat group's administrator.

“My friend, isn’t this going a bit too far? My companion just couldn’t stand your behavior and complained a few times, and you killed him? Is there no justice or law?”

Chen Fan looked at Gu Shenge and said righteously that Yang Guo's insults to Gu Shenge were at his instigation, as he wanted to test Gu Shenge. But what puzzled him was that the target of the chat group mission was not Gu Shenge. Who else could it be?

Gu Shenge looked at Chen Fan as if he were an idiot. Since he was a modern person, things would be easier.

"stupid guy."

Simplicity is the best policy; the most direct greeting is better than anything else.

"you!"

Upon hearing the most indifferent greeting, Chen Fan's eyes immediately filled with anger, wishing he could tear Gu Shenge to pieces. Since he got the chat group, no one had ever dared to speak to him like that.

He looked at Chen Fan. This kind of idiot was easy to deal with, but he didn't know what level Chen Fan had reached. Was he a forbidden hand or a tyrant dragon?

"His Majesty has arrived!!"

At the announcement, everyone in the hall stood in solemn respect, including Gu Shenge. A middle-aged man dressed in the robes of the King of Han, with a stout build, walked out, accompanied by Consort Hu and Lady Mingzhu, and behind him were Ji Wuye and Zhang Kaidi.

King Han took his seat, with Lady Mingzhu and Consort Hu each sitting on one side, and Ji Wuye and Zhang Kaidi sitting at the two dining tables on the left and right respectively.

After they took their seats, everyone in the hall slowly sat down, waiting for the King of Han to give the order to begin the banquet.

"Huh? Why is my sister with that person? Where's Liu Yi?"

Hu Meiren noticed Madam Hu being held in Gu Shenge's arms, and a look of confusion flashed in her eyes. What was going on? Her gaze swept around the hall, but she did not spot Liu Yi.

Madam Mingzhu also noticed Gu Shengge, her narrow, beautiful eyes filled with curiosity. Why was this person with Madam Hu?

The King of Han spoke in a heavy voice:

"Now that everyone is here, let's begin the banquet."

Then a group of court dancers entered the hall to perform the opening dance for the banquet. Each of them was a beauty chosen from among hundreds, with enchanting dance moves and graceful steps that attracted the attention of most of the guests.

Gu Shenge was uninterested in these things; he was only interested in the gentle beauty in his arms.

After the opening dance, Han Wang gave some speeches about Korea, which made Gu Shenge feel drowsy. Hmm, just like the school leaders, he gave a long speech, but not a single useful word came out.

The conversation lasted for nearly half an hour before it ended, after which the actual banquet began.

The people in the hall toasted each other and enjoyed the food before them, but Gu Shenge looked at the food on her own table and thought, "Forget it, I can't eat it."

It was all stewed meat, boiled meat, and a fish, sprinkled with some herbs like chili peppers or Sichuan peppercorns for flavor, and a pot of cloudy wine. Well, his expectations were too high.

Seeing that Gu Shenge hadn't touched her chopsticks, and that she herself hadn't touched them either, Madam Hu tentatively inquired:

"Why don't you eat?"

Gu Shenge looked at the delicate beauty in his arms, a wicked smile appearing on his lips, and whispered in Madam Hu's ear:

"This dish doesn't suit my taste, but my wife's is very much to my liking, so I've decided to save room for her and enjoy her delicious food tonight."

Upon hearing this, Madam Hu's face turned pale instantly, and her body began to tremble slightly as she tried to escape from Gu Shenge.

"You want to eat me?!"

Madam Hu stiffly raised her head, her beautiful eyes filled with panic and disbelief. Seeing Madam Hu's frightened expression, Gu Shenge's smile deepened, and she continued teasingly:

"Of course, Madam, your food is so delicious, you should enjoy it to the fullest. Where shall we begin?"

His gaze swept over Madam Hu's trembling body, as if searching for the best place to start. This frightened Madam Hu so much that she wanted to get up and run away, but Gu Shenge held her tightly, and she was terrified.

Seeing Madam Hu's frightened expression, as if she really thought he was going to eat her alive, Gu Shenge felt extremely pleased. Her pitiful appearance always made him want to bully her.

Just as Gu Shenge was flirting with Madam Hu, King Han looked around the hall and saw Gu Shenge and Chen Fan. He then asked Consort Hu beside him:

"My lady, are they the extraordinary people you invited?"

Hu Meiren smiled charmingly, her foxy eyes full of allure, and pointed her slender jade finger at Chen Fan and the other three, saying:

“Your Majesty, those four are the extraordinary people I invited. As for the other three, I don’t know them. They must be relatives of some minister.”

"Those three are the Ninth Prince's friends, and they come from another country."

Just as Hu Meiren finished speaking, Madam Mingzhu very opportunely revealed Gu Shenge's background, which made Hu Meiren's foxy eyes flash with a strange light. How did this woman know?

Upon hearing this, the King of Han suddenly understood. However, he looked at Gu Shenge and then asked Consort Hu again:

“My beauty, the man in that man’s arms seems to be your sister. I remember she is Liu Yi’s wife. How can she be so intimate with that man? Isn’t that a bit too indecent?”

The King of Han's question caused Consort Hu's expression to change slightly. She didn't know how to explain, so she could only feign weakness and say in a slightly tearful voice:

"I don't know either. I will ask my sister after the banquet. I hope Your Majesty will not blame my sister. She must have some reason for doing this."

Upon seeing Consort Hu's aggrieved and tearful expression, King Han quickly said:

"I have no intention of blaming the beauty, but I hope your sister will be mindful that this is a banquet and not behave inappropriately."

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your concern. I understand and will remind my sister."

Hu Meiren nestled in Han Wang's arms, suppressing her sobs, and spoke softly. Lady Mingzhu, watching Hu Meiren's affected manner, flashed a hint of disdain in her eyes.

"My beauty, didn't you say that your extraordinary friends would present me with gifts? What are they?"

King Han remembered what Lady Hu had said and asked her about it. Lady Hu quickly sent a message to Chen Fan in the chat group, telling him that King Han wanted to see his gift.

Upon receiving the news, His Highness Chen Fan quickly took out the telescope he had prepared from his bosom. This was the gift he intended to give to the King of Han. He believed it would definitely shock the entire audience, and Lady Mingzhu would surely be attracted to it.

Chapters 179 and 178: Chen Fan, the Troublemaker