Chapter 2019 - 1597: The Enemy of My Enemy Is My Friend

Don’t doubt it!

If it were someone else, naturally they wouldn’t be able to pull off such a thing.

However, if it’s Southern Emperor Changsheng, given her shamelessness, she would definitely be able to do it!

In this regard, Alliance Leader Yong Qing feels that his high awareness has allowed him to reach this level of understanding about Gu Changsheng after only meeting her once!

When Alliance Leader Yong Qing walked into the campus reception hall, Gu Changsheng was already seated at the head position.

In the entire hall, apart from Gu Changsheng, there was no one else.

And she, knowing that Alliance Leader Yong Qing was already aware of her identity, did not fake a welcome or sit at a lower position waiting for Yong Qing to arrive...

At the main seat, Gu Changsheng sat comfortably, supporting her head with one hand, massaging her temples, and even when Alliance Leader Yong Qing entered and stood there awkwardly, Gu Changsheng didn’t stop her contemplations...

Actually, Gu Changsheng was thinking about how to ensure Alliance Leader Yong Qing wouldn’t reveal her identity...

Though Gu Changsheng wasn’t afraid of her identity being exposed, her identity is indeed too eye-catching, and if revealed, her movements would surely be inconvenient!

You could imagine, with the glamorous aura of the Southern Emperor on her head, wherever she goes, she would be watched like a monkey!

Though Gu Changsheng is accustomed to being the center of attention, she is very sure that at this time, the more low-key she is, the better!

After all, being eye-catching isn’t conducive to action, right?

While Gu Changsheng was in deep thought, Alliance Leader Yong Qing had sweat all over his forehead!

He thought, what’s going on? What’s going on?

Ah ah? He is, after all, the dignified leader of the Mercenary Alliance, and this is his territory. Can’t the person at the main seat move a little?

Doesn’t she understand respecting the elderly and caring for the young?

If she doesn’t understand...

Uh...

Then let her not understand!

Anyway, he couldn’t do anything to her!

If this is a display of authority...

Uh... no!

This is indeed a display of authority!

Alliance Leader Yong Qing expressed that he accepted it! Totally accepted it!

Ancestor, can you hurry up and speak? You’re not talking at all, yet honestly, your shamelessness is rather adorable, and it gives off a random sense of pressure, which is quite compelling!

Finally, after Alliance Leader Yong Qing’s continuous praying in his heart, Gu Changsheng stopped the silence, her Phoenix Eyes sweeping a sharp and helpless glance over Alliance Leader Yong Qing, then lowering them slightly, rubbing her brow, and casually saying...

"What brings Alliance Leader Yong Qing here today? Could it be that the leader is here for answers from Changsheng again?"

Gu Changsheng’s words weren’t light or heavy, but they carried a certain pressure.

Upon hearing this, Alliance Leader Yong Qing’s heart tightened slightly...

This...

This directly admits she’s the Southern Emperor?

In this vast world, there have been countless people named Changsheng, but since someone ascended to Nine-Layer, everyone else has avoided using it...

Thus, the only one able to openly declare their name as Changsheng before others is just one person...

And that person is none other than the sovereign Southern Emperor Changsheng, who ascended to Nine-Layer!

Wiping the sweat from his forehead, Alliance Leader Yong Qing bent his old waist slightly in a gesture of respect that wasn’t obvious but carried a touch of admiration, saying, "Ancestor, you’re just joking, aren’t you? The explanation you gave is already the best, how dare I come for more explanations?"

It must be said, Alliance Leader Yong Qing, despite being quite old and somewhat irrelevant, certainly has a sharp mind.

Gu Changsheng acknowledged her identity, but Alliance Leader Yong Qing did not dwell on it and continued using the previous title.

This way, it’s a roundabout way of telling Gu Changsheng, about your identity, even if we know it, we’ll pretend not to!

Of course, Alliance Leader Yong Qing harbors a tiny bit of hope in his heart, that is, don’t keep up the airs of the Southern Emperor in front of an old man like me, this imposing manner of dominating the world really isn’t something our little Mercenary Alliance can hold, you want more people, just take more people!

Upon hearing this, Gu Changsheng raised an eyebrow, glanced at Alliance Leader Yong Qing, and gradually a smile emerged in his eyes, growing broader until he laughed out loud. Gu Changsheng leaned back on the round chair, his demeanor becoming significantly more casual. Smiling, he said to Alliance Leader Yong Qing, "Alliance Leader Yong truly is a smart person, Changsheng likes dealing with smart people!"

Since Alliance Leader Yong Qing had indirectly indicated he wouldn’t reveal his identity, Gu Changsheng naturally didn’t say much more.

Sometimes, saying just enough is sufficient.

Everyone understanding each other is much more intimidating than laying everything out openly, and this tacit understanding is a subtle feeling that allows one to fulfill their aims without psychological burden. How could Gu Changsheng say more about such a perfect situation?

Alliance Leader Yong Qing breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Gu Changsheng’s words. A relaxed smile appeared on his old face as he handed over a thick stack of commission slips, saying, "To be honest, I’m here precisely to deliver these slips. Little ancestor, what you instructed, I wouldn’t dare delay even a bit. Take a look, these are all the most recent slips I’ve carefully selected, guaranteed to be simple and easy, never difficult!"

Saying this, Alliance Leader Yong Qing stepped forward a few paces, handing the slips to Gu Changsheng.

He knew the rules of the Emperor’s Clan were significant. As an outsider, he technically shouldn’t get so close, but since Gu Changsheng didn’t bring anyone to pass items, how could he wait for Gu Changsheng to come down and get it himself?

Stop joking!

Alliance Leader Yong Qing wasn’t that lacking in awareness!

Gu Changsheng reluctantly took the commission slips. It must be said, the business of the Mercenary Alliance is quite good. People from the Itinerant World traveling here and there wanting to seek traces of Divine Weapons in the depths of Divine Mount Qilian are numerous. Anyone looking to pass through Smelting City hires mercenaries from Mercenary City for protection, if only because members of the Mercenary Alliance frequently travel through Divine Mount Qilian and are familiar with the routes, right?

Nonetheless, this slight advantage was something originally beyond Gu Changsheng’s group, but not now, thanks to having that adhesive little Jin Bao!

Although Baby Jin Bao lives somewhat lavishly, he is undoubtedly the Local Tycoon of Divine Mount Qilian!

So, as a newcomer in the Mercenary Alliance, Gu Changsheng felt none of the usual newcomer apprehensions!

He flipped through the stack of commission slips with delight, asking nonchalantly while doing so, "I hear Jin Luoyi also posted a commission, wanting to hire mercenaries from the alliance to enter Divine Mount Qilian?"

Upon hearing this, Alliance Leader Yong Qing was surprised, thinking, this ancestor has already driven Elder Jin mad, is he not planning to eradicate Jin Luoyi as well? If that’s the case...

If that’s the case, he wouldn’t be able to stop it!

Thus, Alliance Leader Yong Qing could only honestly nod, saying, "That’s right, however, Jin Luoyi this time enters the mountain to seek the Divine Weapon Forging Tower, intending to delve deep into Divine Mount Qilian. So, the difficulty of this commission is quite high. You see..."

The meaning behind his words was clear enough, wasn’t it?

If you, the esteemed elder, just want to stretch your legs a bit in Divine Mount Qilian’s depths, then it’d be better not to make trouble for Jin Luoyi. Where he plans to go is extremely dangerous!

Hearing Alliance Leader Yong Qing’s words, Gu Changsheng’s Phoenix Eyes couldn’t help but narrow. She naturally understood what he meant, but she had no choice; she had to go to the Divine Weapon Forging Tower because that was the ultimate purpose of her trip to Divine Mount Qilian!

So, Gu Changsheng thought for a moment and then spoke again, "So none of these slips go along with Jin Luoyi?"

The commissions to seek the Divine Weapon Forging Tower are not simple; thus, those carefully selected by Alliance Leader Yong Qing certainly do not lead to it!

Gu Changsheng didn’t need to think too hard to figure that out!

"Yes!" Alliance Leader Yong Qing nodded.

"Sigh..." Gu Changsheng sighed, saying, "I heard Jin Luoyi came to Divine Mount Qilian because of the Family Head competition in the family. Since it’s a competition for Family Head, it’s likely more than just Jin Luoyi alone has come, right? Who else from the Jin Family besides Jin Luoyi?"

"Well..." Alliance Leader Yong Qing hesitated for a moment upon hearing this, more convinced that Gu Changsheng intended to trouble Jin Luoyi. After some thought, he nonetheless said, "There’s also a young man named Jin Shu."

"Metal?" Upon hearing this, Gu Changsheng blinked, then immediately patted the commission slips brought by Alliance Leader Yong Qing onto the table, confidently saying, "Then it’s him! I’ll take his commission!"

"Ah?" Alliance Leader Yong Qing was taken aback, "Why?"

That’s just a young man, don’t cause trouble for him too soon...

He didn’t dare say this last part out loud!

"Why?" Gu Changsheng echoed, a smile tugging at his lips as he spoke arrogantly, "Because the enemy of my enemy is my friend! I find Jin Luoyi unpleasant to the eye, didn’t you know that?"

Alliance Leader Yong Qing wanted to shake his head and say he didn’t, but thinking of Elder Jin, he nodded instead.

However, he still hadn’t figured out why, if it was just a minor grudge, someone of Gu Changsheng’s stature would act so brazenly?

Could it be that there was some unknown vendetta between the Southern Emperor and Jin Luoyi?

Though puzzled, Alliance Leader Yong Qing wisely refrained from pressing further!

As for Gu Changsheng, in reality, she had no great enmity with Jin Luoyi, but the three veiled people by his side gave her a slightly suspicious feeling...