Chapter 316: Leave It to Fate

"Whether you live or die, leave it to fate!" Ji Yewei said, and tied Ji Yefu tightly with the immortal rope, and then pushed her into the lake.

The lake water splashed, and Ji Yefu's figure gradually disappeared in the lake. Gu Sheng looked at the lake, took a deep breath, and then turned to look at Ji Yewei.

"Let's go." He said.

The two turned and left, but did not notice anything unusual in the lake. It turned out that at the moment Ji Yefu was pushed into the lake, a black shadow jumped out of the lake and attached to her body.

"Ha ha ha, such a good body, how can it be wasted?" The black shadow laughed strangely and occupied Ji Yefu's body.

At this time, Gu Sheng and Ji Yewei had left the lake, and they did not notice this change.

A few days later, when the two returned to the lake again, they found that Ji Yefu had climbed out of the lake, and her eyes became cold and evil.

"You two idiots, do you really think you can get rid of me so easily?" Ji Yefu grinned, flashed, and attacked the two.

Gu Sheng and Ji Yewei were shocked. They didn't expect Ji Yefu to be alive and her strength had greatly increased. The two joined forces to fight, but found that Ji Yefu's strength was far beyond before.

"Ha ha ha, is this all you can do?" Ji Yefu laughed, "Then let me send you on your way!"

As she said that, she slapped Gu Sheng with one palm. Gu Sheng flashed and dodged the palm, and at the same time stabbed Ji Yefu with a backhanded sword. However, Ji Yefu dodged the sword easily as if she had predicted it.

"You are not my opponent." Ji Yefu sneered, "Die!"

As she said that, she waved her hands, and two black energy waves attacked the two. Gu Sheng and Ji Yewei joined forces to resist, but were still shocked and retreated several steps.

"How could this happen?" Ji Yewei exclaimed, "How could her strength suddenly become so strong?"

"I don't know." Gu Sheng frowned and said, "But she is indeed difficult to deal with now."

The two were in a bitter battle. Facing Ji Yefu, whose strength had greatly increased, they felt unprecedented pressure, but they did not give up. Gu Sheng activated his skills, and his cultivation of the first level of the seabed realm was fully displayed. Mountains, rivers, lakes, seas, flowers, birds, and beasts emerged, and his breath was mighty. At the same time, he activated the ancient holy body, and the golden grid-like golden light flowed all over his body, as if a golden god of war had descended to the world.

He slapped out golden palms and golden fists to fight with Ji Yefu. Ji Yewei, wielding the Jade Girl Seven-Colored Sword and the Thirsty Blood Axe, launched a thrilling battle with Ji Yefu.

Ji Yefu seemed to have endless power. No matter how the two attacked, they could not cause substantial damage to her. Instead, in the repeated confrontations, the two gradually fell into a disadvantage.

"Ha ha ha, is this all you have?" Ji Yefu grinned, "Looks like I can have a good meal today!"

As she said that, she waved her hands, and two black energy waves attacked the two again. This time, Gu Sheng and Ji Yewei were unable to withstand the attack, and both were blown away.

"Puff!" Gu Sheng fell heavily to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood. Ji Yewei also collapsed on the ground, looking at Ji Yefu breathlessly.

"How could this happen?" Ji Yewei asked unwillingly, "We have obviously tried so hard..."

"Ha ha ha, try hard? In the face of absolute power, what's the use of trying hard?" Ji Yefu laughed, "You just become my food obediently!"

As she said that, she walked towards the two. However, at this moment, a green figure suddenly rushed out of the woods and blocked Ji Yefu.

"Who are you?" Ji Yefu asked vigilantly.

"It doesn't matter who I am." The green figure said, "The important thing is that I can't let you hurt them."

As he said that, he attacked Ji Yefu. He was extremely fast and his movements were strange. For a while, he was evenly matched with Ji Yefu. Gu Sheng and Ji Yewei took the opportunity to climb up and retreat to the side to watch the battle.

After a fierce battle, the green figure finally defeated Ji Yefu. He turned around and looked at Gu Sheng and Ji Yewei.

"Are you all right?" he asked.

"No, thank you for saving us." Gu Sheng said gratefully.

"You're welcome." The green figure said, "I just happened to pass by here and helped you when I saw you were in danger."

"May I ask your name, benefactor?" Ji Yewei asked.

"Lvliu!"

After saying that, Lvliu turned and left, disappearing into the woods. This is a woman with strange whereabouts.

As the night deepened, the moonlight was like water, quietly sprinkled on the lake. After bidding farewell to Lvliu, Gu Sheng and Ji Yewei walked side by side, their shadows stretched very long in the moonlight, like two souls leaning on each other.

"You are free now and can go home!" Gu Sheng broke the silence, with a subtle concern in his words.

Ji Yewei frowned slightly when she heard this. She looked up at the starry sky, with a stubborn light in her eyes: "I don't want to go home. The family is full of scumbags. It's really boring. It's better to wander around the world with you, which is more fun!" There was a bit of playfulness and seriousness in her tone, making it difficult to distinguish the truth from the false.

Gu Sheng smiled slightly. He had long been accustomed to the willfulness and logic of these young ladies. He didn't say much, but silently released his divine thoughts and began to look for prey in the quiet night. He knew that for a young lady like Ji Yewei, this kind of wandering life might be just a whim, but he was willing to accompany her through this journey.

Ji Yewei felt the fluctuation of Gu Sheng's mind, and she curiously followed his mind to search. Soon, she found a huge Netherworld sturgeon, which was like a black giant whale, swimming and swimming in the deep lake.

"Look! There is a Netherworld sturgeon!" Ji Yewei pointed it out to Gu Sheng excitedly.

Gu Sheng nodded, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes: "Well, we have a treat tonight."

As he said, he gave an order: "Grass vine, catch it!"

As soon as the voice fell, a thick grass vine demon soul responded and flew to the bottom of the lake like lightning. Although the Netherworld sturgeon is huge, its cultivation is only the seventh level of the marrow refining realm. It seems to feel the breath of danger and begins to struggle hard. However, the grass vine demon soul seems to have a spirit, tightly entwining the body of the Netherworld sturgeon and binding it tightly.

As the grass vine demon soul dragged hard, the Netherworld sturgeon was pulled to the shore little by little. Its body drew a huge water mark on the lake, as if a black arc cut through the night sky.

When the Nether Sturgeon was pulled to the shore, Gu Sheng waved his hand gently, and the grass vine demon soul turned into thin filaments, dividing the flesh of the Nether Sturgeon into pieces. The action was so skillful and natural that Ji Yewei was stunned. She had never seen such a magical scene, and she couldn't help but be full of respect and curiosity for Gu Sheng.

"This... How did you do it?" She couldn't help asking.

"This is the special ability of the grass vine demon soul." Gu Sheng explained, "It can sense the breath of living things and respond quickly."

Ji Yewei nodded, secretly amazed in her heart. She looked at Gu Sheng's busy figure, who looked particularly handsome and unrestrained under the reflection of the fire. For some reason, an inexplicable emotion surged in her heart.

Gu Sheng didn't seem to notice Ji Yewei's strange emotions. He focused on roasting the sturgeon meat and sprinkled various seasonings from time to time. The firelight reflected on his face, outlining a firm and gentle outline.

"Try it." Gu Sheng handed Ji Yewei a piece of roasted sturgeon meat.

Ji Yewei took the sturgeon meat and took a bite. The tender and juicy meat and the fragrant taste made her exclaim: "Wow! It's delicious!"

Gu Sheng looked at her satisfied expression, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. The two sat by the fire, enjoying the delicious sturgeon meat and the quiet night.

The moonlight sprinkled on the lake, and the sparkling beauty and the warm atmosphere by the fire complemented each other, as if forming a beautiful picture.

"Are you really not going to go home?" Gu Sheng turned the sturgeon meat in his hand and asked casually.

Ji Yewei glanced at him, and a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth: "Why, do you want me to go back?"

"This is your family affair, so I naturally can't say much." Gu Sheng said lightly, and he handed the roasted sturgeon meat to Ji Yewei, "Try it, how does it taste?"

Ji Yewei took the fragrant sturgeon meat, took a bite gently, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes: "Well, it's really delicious! You have good cooking skills."

"Thank you for the compliment." Gu Sheng smiled slightly and took a bite of the sturgeon meat in his hand.

The two were silent for a while, and Ji Yewei suddenly said: "In fact, I don't really hate the family, but I'm tired of those intrigues."

"I understand." Gu Sheng nodded, "In a big family, there are always these disputes."

"What about you? Why do you choose such a life?" Ji Yewei asked curiously.

Gu Sheng was silent for a moment before he slowly spoke: "I... I just want to find something that really belongs to me."

"For example?"

"For example, freedom, for example, the real self." Gu Sheng took a deep breath and looked at the distant starry sky, "You know, sometimes I feel that under this starry sky, everyone is like a lonely star, and we are all looking for our own place."

Ji Yewei remained silent after hearing this. She also looked up at the starry sky, and an inexplicable resonance surged in her heart.

The two of them sat quietly by the lake, looking up at the starry sky, each with a heavy heart.

"Gu Sheng, do you think we can really find our own place?" Ji Yewei broke the silence.

"Maybe, maybe not." Gu Sheng sighed, "But at least, we are trying to find it."

"What if you can't find it?"

"Then keep looking until you find it." Gu Sheng turned his head and looked into Ji Yewei's eyes, "Life is a journey. What's important is not the destination, but the scenery along the way and the people you meet."

Ji Yewei was touched by Gu Sheng's words, and she suddenly had an urge to know more about this man.

"Gu Sheng, why do you choose such a life?" She couldn't help asking again.

Gu Sheng was silent for a while, as if he was recalling something. Then, he slowly opened his mouth and told his story.

He originally came from a small county town, but for various reasons, he chose to leave and started a journey alone. In the process, he met all kinds of people and things, and experienced countless difficulties and setbacks. But he never gave up looking for his dreams and pursuits.

Listening to Gu Sheng's story, Ji Yewei seemed to see the image of a tenacious and courageous man. An inexplicable emotion surged in her heart, and she couldn't help but have more affection and respect for Gu Sheng.

Just as the two were talking to each other, the people of the Ji family finally caught up.

"Yewei! You finally showed up! Go back with us!" An elder of the Ji family said coldly.

Ji Yewei's face turned pale instantly. She knew that she could not escape the pursuit of the family. However, she really did not want to go back to that place full of intrigue.

"Gu Sheng..." She looked helplessly at the man beside her.

Gu Sheng held her hand tightly, giving her strength and courage: "Don't be afraid, I'm here."

He stood up and faced the elders of the Ji family: "Elders, Yewei doesn't want to go back. Why can't you respect her choice?"

"Humph! This is our Ji family's business, it's not your turn as an outsider to interrupt!" The elders obviously did not take Gu Sheng seriously.

Ji's trip

The atmosphere between the two sides was extremely tense, as if a spark could ignite this imminent battle. However, at this critical moment, Ji Yewei suddenly spoke.

"Elder Wanyou, I am willing to go back with you." Her voice was clear and firm, instantly breaking the stalemate.

Ji Wanyou's eyes flashed with pride, but she pretended to be deep and said: "Oh? You finally figured it out?"

"Yes, elder." Ji Yewei answered respectfully, and winked at Gu Sheng at the same time, "However, I have a request, I hope the elder can agree."

"Go ahead." Ji Wanyou raised her eyebrows slightly, as if she was a little confused by Ji Yewei's sudden change.

"I want to invite my friend Gu Sheng to visit our Ji family." Ji Yewei said with a smile, "He saved me, I want the family to treat him well."

Ji Wanyou was secretly happy in her heart, which was exactly what she wanted, so she went with the flow and said: "Since he is your lifesaver, then of course you have to treat him well." She turned to Gu Sheng, "Young Master Gu, what do you think?"

Although Gu Sheng was alert in his heart, he remained calm on his face: "Since Miss Yewei invited you, then I will respectfully obey your order."

In this way, the group set off for the Ji family. The magnificence of the Ji family far exceeded Gu Sheng's imagination. The towering pavilions and the magnificent palaces all revealed the heritage and majesty of the ancient family. The landscape in the garden was even more beautiful and strange, like a fairyland on earth.

Under the guidance of Ji Yewei, Gu Sheng visited the various scenic spots of the Ji family. They walked through the winding corridors and passed through the courtyards filled with the fragrance of flowers. Every step was a beautiful painting.

Finally, they came to Ji Ruoshui, the head of the Ji family. Ji Ruoshui was a kind and majestic old man. He looked at the young man in front of him with a flash of admiration in his eyes.

"Young Master Gu, Yewei said that you saved her?" Ji Ruoshui's voice was gentle and powerful. (End of this chapter)