Chapter 31 – Strange Psychology
Shen Yan had initially thought Gu Zhuoran had gone to the bathroom, so he didn’t take it to heart.
But after three classes had passed and the seat behind him was still empty, Shen Yan’s mood wasn’t so great.
It was strange to say; the few days prior when Gu Zhuoran was like a tail following him from morning to night, he felt annoyed.
But today, when this brat suddenly went missing, he felt equally annoyed.
Shen Yan propped his chin up in confusion, unable to figure out this strange psychology of his.
After much thought, he still couldn’t wrap his head around it…
In the end, Shen Yan simply pushed all the responsibility onto Gu Zhuoran.
“Hmph, it’s all this brat’s fault. I’ll deal with him when I get back!”
After shifting the blame, Shen Yan’s mood suddenly brightened.
However, this bright mood only lasted until he finished school and returned home.
Because… the person he wanted to go home and “deal with” had not only skipped classes but hadn’t even returned home!
Looking at the empty house, Shen Yan’s face turned black.
His hand gripped the doorknob tightly, his heart feeling blocked. Where on earth did this brat go?
Meanwhile, as if sensing the resentment coming from Shen Yan, Gu Zhuoran gave a light sneeze.
“Achoo!” Gu Zhuoran reached out to cover his nose, blinking his eyes mysteriously.
Niu Xing’an, walking ahead, looked back at him and reminded him in a low voice, “Put your hat on properly. Do you want people to recognize you?”
Gu Zhuoran hurriedly pulled the hood of his clothes low, completely hiding his face in the shadows.
Niu Xing’an looked at him with his heart in his mouth and, feeling uneasy, handed him a towel. “To be safe, cover your face too, so you don’t get recognized.”
Gu Zhuoran didn’t argue, but he looked at the towel and didn’t move.
Niu Xing’an knew what he was thinking as soon as he saw his expression and said angrily, “It’s brand new and clean!”
Only then did Gu Zhuoran reach out to take the towel and drape it around his neck, holding it with one hand to cover his face as he followed.
Niu Xing’an cautiously observed the surroundings and asked again with trepidation, “Is it necessary for you to come see for yourself? His strength is inferior to yours; he just looks arrogant, his skill is far worse.”
Gu Zhuoran’s cold eyes narrowed slightly under the hood. “I know.”
Niu Xing’an scratched his head in frustration, thinking: If you know, then why did you insist on coming down here?
Don’t you know how many people view you, the “retired” legendary figure, as a thorn in their side?!
If the people in this underground black boxing ring knew that “Black Fire” was back, it would blow up.
Gu Zhuoran completely understood Niu Xing’an’s worries, but he still had to come.
Wu Youbin had shown no movement for several days, which instead made Gu Zhuoran increasingly uneasy.
Rather than sitting around waiting for death, it was better to take the initiative.
Since it involved Shen Yan’s safety, Gu Zhuoran would rather take the risk and personally return to this underground black boxing ring to investigate.
Inside Niu’s Clinic was the entrance to the underground boxing ring, right on the floor by the entrance.
After descending from the clinic’s secret passage and walking through a long corridor, they arrived at a massive underground arena.
Every corridor led out to a wide platform built along the walls. The massive platforms were like honeycombs embedded in the wall, surrounding the central Black Cage Arena. The arena was divided into three levels, each with different entry fees and conditions.
Looking at the once-familiar place.
Hearing the crazed shouting in his ears.
Feeling the air mixed with dampness and the scent of blood.
For a moment, Gu Zhuoran felt as if he had returned to that kind of life from the past few years.
That kind of… desperate life filled with suppression and madness.
It was also the time when his true nature was completely released!
Author’s Note: [Hugs to everyone. Updating one chapter late at night because I’m heading out early tomorrow. Wishing everyone happy reading~ Miao Miao loves everyone, welcome to bookmark and support Five-Treasure. The next update will be after I get home; it’s not finished being edited yet~ Hugs]
One day, someone asked Shen Yan about his impression of Gu Zhuoran.
Shen Yan frowned: “In the past, I always thought he was well-behaved, sensible, submissive, and cute.”
Crowd: “Cute? Cute?? Cute???! (What kind of ghostly description is this~)”
Shen Yan added: “But I was wrong. Later I found out he’s domineering, cunning, hypocritical, and especially shameless!!”
Little Gong Gu: …Heart-stabbed!
Shen Yan: “It’s the truth.”
Crowd (curiously): “How is he shameless?”
Shen Yan: … (Face instantly turning red, unable to say it for the life of him~)
Crowd: “The contrast is too big. Author, come out for a bit. Are you writing about the same person?”
A certain Miao (squatting): “It’s the same person. One face in front of people, another behind! Besides~~~ he’s a pervert; he has a dark side to his personality.”
Crowd: “The Little Gong looks pretty aggrieved and normal to us right now.”
A certain Miao: … “He’s only normal for now. Try it in two days~~ (Lifts claw to swear, Little Gong Gu is about to transform~)”
Translator’s Note:
- Underground Black Boxing Ring (地下黑拳場): A dangerous place where fighters risk their lives for money.
- Black Cage Arena (黑籠賽場): The central combat area of the underground ring. The “Black Fire” is back in his element! Gu Zhuoran’s dark side is calling. Meanwhile, Shen Yan is home alone and fuming. Gu Zhuoran, you better have a good excuse when you get back!
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