Chapter 6

"Uh, my name is Xu Yun, Guo Guo's newly recognized godfather." Xu Yun had heard people around him talk about Ruan Qingshuang during the day. If Ruan Qingshuang had such a powerful friend, then Lü Bao wouldn't have dared to come and harass her. Therefore, he concluded that this cold and beautiful woman was very likely to be acquainted with Guo Guo.

"You?" The cold and beautiful woman's tone was laced with a hint of mockery and disdain.

"Hehe, don't you think it's a good match?" Xu Yun winked at the cold and beautiful woman. "I see you're probably injured internally. Need help? I can treat internal injuries."

"Hmph!" The cold and beautiful woman let out a cold snort, and a chilling aura suddenly burst from her body, which was enveloped in a divine aura. "If you don't want to die, keep your tongue in check!"

"Die? Who isn't afraid of death? But if you keep delaying the treatment of your internal injuries, you'll definitely die before me..." Xu Yun chuckled. "Tell me, what's your relationship with Guo Guo?"

"Hmph!" The cold and beautiful woman snorted again, turned around, and took a few steps with a precise gait, her figure darting away like an arrow.

"Trying to run?" Xu Yun leaped after her.

The two figures, one in front and one behind, were like two streaks of cold light in the night, instantly vanishing from the herbal restaurant!

A fashionably dressed young man, holding a girl in a short skirt who was drunk, walked out of a nearby bar. He was thinking about which hotel to check into when he felt a sharp cold wind brush past his ear, and two dark figures flashed by and disappeared in an instant!

The young man's mouth dropped open in shock. He rubbed his eyes and looked around again, but saw no one. He couldn't help but wonder, "I didn't drink much today to get this girl, did I?"

The fashionable young man's head spun, and his legs went weak. He fell to the ground, exclaiming, "Oh my God! I saw a ghost!"

In the blink of an eye, the two had already run a kilometer away. The cold and beautiful woman suddenly stopped, her feet lightly touching the ground, her body as soft as water, and she came to an immediate halt.

Xu Yun didn't hesitate either. He pressed his qi into his dantian, his feet firmly planted on the ground, and he stood calmly in front of the cold beauty.

"Who are you, really?" The cold and beautiful woman's face was still icy, but her tone had a hint of surprise.

"Ha, just a poor soul who's been betrayed..." A bitter expression flashed across Xu Yun's face but quickly disappeared. "But let's talk about you. What's your relationship with Guo Guo? Don't even think about running; you can't outrun me."

"Betrayed?" The cold and beautiful woman's delicate brows furrowed, and she stared at Xu Yun with a sharp gaze. After a moment, she slowly said, "Guo Guo, take care of her for me. When I recover, I'll come back for her."

"Guo Guo's godfather, taking care of her is a must, but you can't just take her away like that, can you?" Xu Yun smiled. "I don't even know who you are."

"Do you really want to know who I am?" The cold and beautiful woman's arrogance was deep-rooted.

"Of course," Xu Yun muttered to himself, "If I didn't want to know, why would I be chasing you like this?" But he said aloud, "Of course."

"Chou Yan!"

"Huh, that name sounds familiar... Chou Yan... Chou... Yan!" Xu Yun repeated a few times, his face suddenly changed, and he exclaimed, "Violent Fox Venerable Chou Yan?"

Sigh, Xu Yun drew in a sharp breath, feeling a bit lucky.

The name Violent Fox Venerable Chou Yan struck fear into the hearts of countless experts in the underground world!

When Feng Qiansui unified the underground world of Suzhou and Hangzhou provinces, the Violent Fox Venerable played a crucial role. The number of experts killed by her Dragon Spring soft sword was no less than a hundred! Many people said that if it weren't for the assistance of Chou Yan, the powerful Feng Mingguo would never have been able to unify the chaotic underground world of Suzhou and Hangzhou!

Violent Fox Venerable Chou Yan was absolutely an expert in the underground world, and an expert among experts!

But the underground world of Suzhou and Hangzhou provinces had just undergone a major reshuffle. Feng Qiansui was eliminated, and afterward, Violent Fox Venerable Chou Yan and the Feng family's young princess disappeared without a trace.

Xu Yun never imagined that Violent Fox Venerable Chou Yan would appear in such a quiet place in Wenhui District of Hedong City. It sounded like a fairy tale.

Thinking about this, Xu Yun suddenly realized something. He couldn't help but open his mouth in shock, "Guo Guo... isn't her last name Feng?"

"You know quite a bit," Chou Yan's gaze was wary as she looked at Xu Yun!

The man in front of her was the epitome of disheveled, with a carefree look and dressed like a construction worker. His physique was far from robust or imposing!

But this man knew about the underground world, and just that alone was enough for Chou Yan to conclude that Xu Yun was not as ordinary as he seemed.

Xu Yun was somewhat amused and bewildered. He never thought his goddaughter would have such a significant background. As Feng Qiansui's precious granddaughter, she was the true underground princess of the Suzhou and Hangzhou underground world!

"Guo Guo's situation is not as simple as you think. The more you know, the more likely you are to die!" Chou Yan said coldly to Xu Yun. Although Xu Yun's ability to catch up with her was surprising, she was severely injured and her current strength was not enough to withstand a full attack from a second-rate expert.

This was why Chou Yan made her current choice. If she had taken Guo Guo with her, the target would have been too large. Now that Guo Guo was safe in the herbal restaurant, Chou Yan could take a break and heal her injuries.

Only when her injuries were fully healed would she have the confidence to deal with that mad dog and ensure Guo Guo's safety.

Xu Yun took a deep breath. These times were not peaceful. He had thought that leaving that place would allow him to live a relaxed life for a few years, but he never expected to encounter such a situation.

"As Guo Guo's godfather, if you have any trouble, tell me. Maybe I can help," Xu Yun said, but he saw the alertness in Chou Yan's expression and added, "If you trust me."

"Why should I trust you?" Chou Yan wouldn't easily trust anyone. In her world, trust was like a venomous snake that could strike at any time, leading to death.

There were only two people in the world she trusted: one was Feng Qiansui, who had disappeared, and the other was the little demon Guo Guo in the herbal restaurant.

Chou Yan was not a coward. Fear of death would not have made her the renowned Violent Fox Venerable. If she were alone, she wouldn't care about life or death, but for Guo Guo, she would never allow herself to die.

Xu Yun smiled slightly. "Your internal injuries have already damaged your heart, lungs, and liver. In three days, you'll lose your spirit and become disoriented. If you don't regulate your five elements and balance your yin and yang... I think you know the consequences of the Ren and Du meridians being reversed. At that point, no one can save you."

Chou Yan was thoroughly shocked. Xu Yun had hit on her greatest concern! The fact that he could see through this meant he was truly a remarkable healer.

Seeing that Chou Yan was silent, Xu Yun continued, "You have no choice. If you don't trust me, I can guarantee you'll die a terrible death in a week."

"Getting involved in this mess," Chou Yan's voice was still cold and sharp, "Aren't you afraid of death?"

"Can't help it. Who made me recognize Guo Guo as my goddaughter?" Xu Yun shrugged, looking quite relaxed.

Chou Yan lightly bit her lip, leaving a faint blood mark. "I know you're not weak, but compared to those who are hunting me and Guo Guo..."

"Compared to what?" Xu Yun grinned, showing no pressure. "More handsome?"

"Hmph." Chou Yan snorted, her expression showing disdain. "You probably wouldn't even be fit to carry their shoes in front of a quasi-first-rate expert."

A quasi-first-rate expert! Xu Yun was indeed taken aback. He knew very well what a quasi-first-rate expert meant.

In the place he came from, there were a few quasi-first-rate experts, but each one was a rare treasure.

Could it be that the saying "true experts are among the common people" was true? Even in the underground world?

When did the underground world become so exciting?

Seeing Xu Yun's expression, Chou Yan didn't feel any disappointment. After all, she hadn't expected anyone's help in the first place!

"Who is that quasi-first-rate expert?" Xu Yun looked at Chou Yan. Before she was injured, Chou Yan was probably a quasi-first-rate expert herself.

Chou Yan stood coldly in front of Xu Yun, her lips slightly parted but no words came out.

Xu Yun pressed, "Even a cat or a dog has a name, right?"

Chou Yan asked expressionlessly, "Do you really want to know?"

"Yes!"

"Really?"

Xu Yun felt like he was being toyed with and rolled his eyes. "Say it or don't!"

A hint of disdain and cold mockery appeared in Chou Yan's eyes. It seemed that Xu Yun was just talking. If he were really asked to fight for Guo Guo, he probably wouldn't do it. Of course, this wasn't surprising. Chou Yan didn't think everyone would be willing to fight for Guo Guo like she was.

"The store is hiring waiters, with a monthly salary of one thousand, including food, accommodation, and healing." Xu Yun raised an eyebrow. "If you're interested, come to the store and report. We welcome you anytime."

For the first time in their conversation, Chou Yan's cold and proud body relaxed its guard. She thought for a moment but didn't say anything.

"Don't follow me, or you'll regret it!" Chou Yan suddenly turned and darted away.

Xu Yun didn't chase after her this time. A smile appeared on his lips. This woman was interesting. Despite her severe injuries, her fiery temper and pride remained. She truly deserved the title "Venerable," indeed having the strength to command respect.

When Xu Yun returned to his residence, it was already past midnight. He took a quick shower and sat cross-legged on the bed.

He placed his hands flat on his knees and followed the internal cultivation method he had been practicing, breathing in and out at a steady pace.

His master had instructed Xu Yun to practice breathing and exhaling every day to clear the turbid qi from his heart and lungs, keeping the clear qi in his body. This was to help Xu Yun quickly adjust his meridians and free himself from the influence of the heart demon.