Chapter 103 – Crazy and Dazzling Fruit Plate, Chen Changsheng: I like you!

Upon arriving deep within the Kunlun Sacred Ground, Chen Changsheng finally saw the venue for the Hero's Gathering.

Not far away, palaces stood in neat rows, pavilions rose like forests, surrounded by a gentle mist. Cranes called out longingly, and phoenixes danced in the air.

It was nothing short of a paradise on earth.

The main hall hosting the Hero's Gathering was even more magnificent.

The palace was adorned with five-colored gemstones, dazzling and radiant. In front of the hall stood nine golden boys and nine jade girls on either side.

The golden boys held banners, while the jade girls cradled jade ruyi scepters.

A nearby golden censer emitted a faint exotic fragrance, which, upon inhalation, made one feel utterly refreshed.

Faced with such grandeur, Chen Changsheng's expression was solemn, and he spoke softly.

"Huaiyu, this Hero's Gathering is truly grand. Once we go in, you must be careful."

Hearing Chen Changsheng's words, Gongsun Huaiyu, who was witnessing such a scene for the first time, nodded seriously and said, "Don't worry, young master. I won't do anything disrespectful to embarrass you."

"What disrespect? Did you understand what I meant?"

As soon as Gongsun Huaiyu spoke, Chen Changsheng became anxious.

Gongsun Huaiyu was puzzled by Chen Changsheng's reaction.

"If that's not what you meant, then what did you mean, young master?"

"Let me ask you, who are you?"

"I'm Gongsun Huaiyu!"

"And who is Gongsun Huaiyu?"

"A disciple of the Seventy-Two Wolf Smokes."

"Since you know you're a disciple of the Seventy-Two Wolf Smokes, you should also know that the Seventy-Two Wolf Smokes are bandits, robbers."

"When have you ever seen bandits and robbers care about etiquette?"

"When we go in, if there's a fruit platter you can eat, eat it. If you can't finish it, take it with you. Don't waste it for the sake of face."

Gongsun Huaiyu: ???

Hearing Chen Changsheng's advice, Gongsun Huaiyu was dumbfounded.

"Young master, you were so serious just to say this?"

"What else would it be? With such a grand setup, do you think their fruit platters would be subpar?"

"I just saw them bringing in quite a few three-hundred-year-old vermilion fruits."

"Three-hundred-year-old vermilion fruits!"

Gongsun Huaiyu's voice involuntarily rose a few notches.

"No way, these things sell for twenty jin of divine source each. With so many heroes here, isn't this too extravagant?"

"What did you expect?"

"And vermilion fruits are just for decoration on the platters. The better stuff must have been brought in long ago."

"If you're not going to eat it, give me your share later."

Upon hearing this, Gongsun Huaiyu instantly reacted like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, bristling.

"Who said I wouldn't eat it? Whoever tries to take my fruit platter will have to deal with me!"

With that, Gongsun Huaiyu hurriedly ran inside.

The Seventy-Two Wolf Smokes had a notorious reputation, but they were indeed poor.

If they had cultivation resources, they wouldn't risk their lives robbing various forces.

Now, being able to take so many good things from their enemies, Gongsun Huaiyu couldn't help but be excited.

After all, who would dislike free stuff?

......

As time passed, more and more heroes gradually arrived.

Faced with such a grand event, everyone maintained their composure, except for two people who were exceptions among exceptions.

"Crunch!"

A fresh vermilion fruit was bitten in half by Gongsun Huaiyu, while her other hand kept stuffing things into her bosom.

Seeing Gongsun Huaiyu's eating manner, many heroes present sneered disdainfully.

Hah!

Bandits are bandits, with no manners at all.

However, unlike Gongsun Huaiyu's ravenous eating, Chen Changsheng had transformed into a social butterfly, mingling among the top heroes.

"Hahaha!"

"Miss Zi Ning, it's been a few days, and your aura has become even more transcendent."

Chen Changsheng greeted the Saintess of the Zifu warmly, casually picking up a valuable spiritual fruit to eat.

Seeing Chen Changsheng's behavior, Zi Ning silently pushed her fruit platter over.

"If you come to visit the Zifu Sacred Ground, you can have as much of this as you want."

"Really?"

"That would be wonderful. I'll definitely find time to visit the Zifu Sacred Ground."

Chen Changsheng responded to the Saintess of the Zifu's words, but his hands were moving at an incredible speed, taking things.

Seeing that Chen Changsheng wasn't really listening to her, the Saintess of the Zifu persisted.

"Brother Chen, cultivation emphasizes wealth, companions, methods, and land."

"Miss Gongsun is indeed a beauty, but our Zifu Sacred Ground isn't lacking in such beauties."

"If Brother Chen wishes, I can introduce you to a prospective Saintess of the Zifu Sacred Ground."

Upon hearing this, Chen Changsheng's hands paused.

The heroes nearby also turned their attention.

Chen Changsheng had gone out and brought back one of the three great beauties of the Central Court, Gongsun Huaiyu.

And it seemed he was entangled with the Seventy-Two Wolf Smokes. If there wasn't the allure of beauty involved, no one would believe it.

Now, with the Zifu Sacred Ground offering such terms, it meant they were serious.

Placing the last spiritual fruit in his bosom, Chen Changsheng smiled slightly and said, "Thank you for the Saintess's kind offer, but I think I'll pass."

"I have a peculiar habit; I don't easily accept things from others, but once I do, I want the best."

"Looking across the entire Zifu Sacred Ground, I'm only interested in Miss Zi Ning."

"If Miss Zi Ning is willing to take me as her husband, I'll join the Zifu Sacred Ground without a second thought."

"You..."

Hearing Chen Changsheng's demand, Zi Ning was momentarily speechless with anger.

I kindly offered to recruit you, and you set your sights on me?

"Hu~"

Exhaling a breath, the Saintess of the Zifu composed herself and said, "Thank you for your favor, Brother Chen, but unfortunately, Zi Ning is devoted to the Dao and has no interest in romantic affairs."

"Please reconsider the previous offer, Brother Chen."

"Let's talk about it later. If one day Miss Zi Ning changes her mind, remember to find me."

Chen Changsheng playfully winked at Zi Ning, then moved on to the next hero's seat.

And Chen Changsheng's next target was naturally the Holy Son of Yaoguang.

Glancing at the empty table of the Saintess of the Zifu, Fu Yao smiled faintly and spoke before Chen Changsheng could.

"I've been fasting recently. Brother Chen, if you want, take it all."

"Hehe!"

"How could I refuse? I'll leave you one."

Leaving Fu Yao with the smallest spiritual fruit, Chen Changsheng cheerfully continued his routine.

Most of the heroes didn't say much about Chen Changsheng's behavior.

Given Chen Changsheng's status, no one doubted he could afford these things.

Heroes often have small quirks, and if a few spiritual fruits could win over a top hero like Chen Changsheng, it was more than worth it.

However, Chen Changsheng's "fruit-taking" wasn't entirely smooth.

Take Ba Tulu, for instance, that bastard not only finished his own table but also came to take from his. It was utterly shameless.

For people like this, Chen Changsheng had no intention of engaging.

Yet, just as Chen Changsheng's "fruit-taking" was about to be a complete success, a voice rang out.

"A country bumpkin is a country bumpkin, never seen the big world."

As soon as these words were spoken, Ye Hensheng and the others' expressions turned unfriendly.

Insulting Chen Changsheng was akin to insulting themselves.