Chapter 87 – Goodbye, old friend, Chen Changsheng: Have I become my son?

After subduing Gongsun Huaiyu, Chen Changsheng took another look at the surroundings outside the cave.

Once he confirmed it was safe, he began to remove Gongsun Huaiyu's clothes.

Faced with Chen Changsheng's actions, Gongsun Huaiyu panicked.

"What are you doing?"

"What do you think I'm doing?" Chen Changsheng replied casually, having already removed the obstructive clothing.

After completing the initial preparations, Chen Changsheng took out a few silver needles from Gongsun Huaiyu's neck.

As the needles were removed, Gongsun Huaiyu's originally ugly appearance rapidly transformed.

Her dark skin turned fair and tender, and the freckles on her face vanished without a trace.

Her face, once shaped like a pancake, became a perfect oval.

However, that stunning face was now devoid of any color, adding a somewhat sickly beauty.

Having undone Gongsun Huaiyu's disguise, Chen Changsheng said calmly, "This disguise technique isn't perfect; it doesn't allow for much facial expression."

"It might fool some young lads, but in front of experts, it's easy to see through."

As he spoke, Chen Changsheng tapped a few times on Gongsun Huaiyu's shoulder.

The scale armor clinging to her skin was easily removed by Chen Changsheng.

Gongsun Huaiyu was stunned by Chen Changsheng's skillful actions.

Her scale armor was crafted through secret methods and couldn't be removed without a unique technique.

Moreover, this disguise technique was a unique skill of the Seventy-Two Wolf Smokes; how did he know about it?

Picking out the shattered bones and trimming away some broken flesh, Chen Changsheng began using spiritual power to stimulate the regeneration of Gongsun Huaiyu's bones.

Once the bones had mostly regrown, Chen Changsheng took out a jar, selected some white ointment, and applied it to the wounds.

As soon as the ointment touched the wounds, countless granulations began to grow wildly.

Seeing that Chen Changsheng meant no harm, Gongsun Huaiyu's thoughts began to stir.

"What kind of ointment is this? Its effects are even better than the top healing medicines of the Sacred Ground."

"You're treating me so well; could it be that you like me?"

Ignoring Gongsun Huaiyu's chatter, Chen Changsheng silently continued to heal her injuries.

Half an hour later, Chen Changsheng finally finished treating all of Gongsun Huaiyu's wounds.

Jiang Ping, Ba Tulu, Fu Yao, Zi Ning, Mei Yongsi, five top talents, plus Ye Hensheng, two first-rate talents, all attacked with full force.

If it weren't for the scale armor made from Thunder Beast scales, Gongsun Huaiyu would likely have died.

However, judging from Gongsun Huaiyu's injuries, the strongest among the seven was probably the Holy Son of Yaoguang.

Because among the seven, only he managed to break through the scale armor's defense.

Moreover, from the previous encounter, Chen Changsheng vaguely sensed that he hadn't used his full strength.

"Ah! I feel much better now; your medical skills are truly excellent."

"Logically, I should thank you properly, but..."

"Bang!"

Gongsun Huaiyu, who intended to launch a sneak attack, was slapped down by Chen Changsheng, who then sat on her back, firmly suppressing her.

"Don't mess around; I'm thinking."

"It seems like someone has seen through this setup."

Gongsun Huaiyu: ???

Are you really this strong?

Even though my injuries haven't fully healed, you shouldn't be able to subdue me so easily.

After briefly questioning her life choices, Gongsun Huaiyu started making small moves again.

"Swish!"

A fist appeared in front of Gongsun Huaiyu, opening to reveal tiny insects slowly falling.

"Breeding Gu insects isn't easy; don't waste them on me."

"Playing with Gu insects in front of me, you're still too inexperienced."

Gongsun Huaiyu: "..."

Are you sent by the heavens specifically to counter me?

Why can you always neutralize my techniques, and why do you know all my skills?

After a cup of tea's time, Chen Changsheng released his "suppression" of Gongsun Huaiyu.

"Alright, take me to the Seventy-Two Wolf Smokes' lair."

Faced with Chen Changsheng's request, Gongsun Huaiyu snorted coldly, "Dream on. Even if you saved me, I won't take you there."

Glancing at Gongsun Huaiyu, Chen Changsheng said calmly, "It seems you haven't received the latest news."

"What latest news?"

"You'll find out when the time comes."

With that, Chen Changsheng grabbed Gongsun Huaiyu's right hand and looked at the three copper coin decorations on her wrist.

"Three coins hidden in the sleeve of the golden-winged robe, above are five yin and six yang, Kun is yin, Qian is yang, the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams establish the norm."

"These three copper coins are the symbol of your Seventy-Two Wolf Smokes' identity; you must know that."

"Swish!"

Gongsun Huaiyu cautiously took two steps back.

The identities of the Seventy-Two Wolf Lords were mysterious; she only knew a part of them, and the full list was known only to her master.

Someone who knew these secrets was likely one of the Seventy-Two Wolf Lords.

But today, all seventy-two Wolf Lords were present; who exactly was this person?

"Stop guessing; you'd never imagine my origins."

"If you don't tell me where the Seventy-Two Wolf Smokes' lair is, I'll find it myself, and you'll regret it then."

Considering Chen Changsheng's words, Gongsun Huaiyu thought for a moment and said defiantly, "Since you're so eager to see the Seventy-Two Wolf Smokes' lair."

"Then I'll fulfill your wish, but I hope you won't regret it later."

With that, Gongsun Huaiyu took out a directional array platform.

Seeing this, Chen Changsheng smiled and walked directly to the center of the array platform, not worried at all about Gongsun Huaiyu playing any tricks.

This method of array platform teleportation was something he had figured out himself.

As the founder of this art, no one knew it better than he did.

...

After countless complex teleportations, Gongsun Huaiyu brought Chen Changsheng to a hidden valley.

In this valley, there was a concealed village.

The village was neatly arranged, with fertile fields and beautiful scenery.

The paths between the fields crisscrossed, and the faint sounds of chickens and dogs could be heard, making it a true paradise.

Seeing Gongsun Huaiyu return, the villagers in the fields greeted her warmly.

But upon seeing the stranger Chen Changsheng, the villagers instinctively paused their farm work.

Among them were some powerful figures.

"Master, I'm back!"

Gongsun Huaiyu cheerfully waved to a farmer who was working in the fields.

Hearing this, the farmer's face broke into a smile.

But that smile froze completely when he saw Chen Changsheng.

Throwing down his hoe, the farmer hurriedly ran to Chen Changsheng.

His right hand reached out to touch Chen Changsheng's face but trembled and stopped in mid-air.

"Master, what's wrong?"

Sensing something amiss, Gongsun Huaiyu instinctively asked.

The farmer's eyes welled up with tears as he said, "Huaiyu, he is the descendant of your Master Ancestor. In terms of seniority, you should call him Martial Uncle."

Chen Changsheng: "..."

Does he think I'm dead?

Have I become my own son?