Chapter 2085 - 1656: Shi Wujue, In the End, Still Lied! (2)

Gu Changsheng looked at Shi Wujue, his face full of longing for Little Bun. Thinking about Little Bun’s expression and smile, Gu Changsheng’s lips couldn’t help but slightly curl up, "Shi Wujue, it’s been a long time since I last saw my son. He must miss me greatly. Let’s handle matters here quickly and return. This has already wasted too much of our time and hindered our journey! If you’re not feeling well, you don’t have to accompany us. You can rest outside and wait for us to come out!"

"Gu Changsheng, that was not my intention!" Shi Wujue said in a deep voice upon hearing the words.

The reason he spoke was merely to prevent Gu Changsheng from taking risks; how could it be due to cowardice and fear of death?

If he were indeed someone cowardly afraid of death, how could he have repeatedly saved Gu Changsheng?

Gu Changsheng’s words made Shi Wujue feel hurt.

"I naturally know that was not your intention, but Shi Wujue, your current condition worries me. Ever since meeting Jin Luoyi again, your demeanor has been notably off! Among the Mercenary Alliance in Smelting City, the one who made you feel life was hopeless and pushed you to seek death, is right beside Jin Luoyi, isn’t it? One of those three people wearing veiled hats, right?" Gu Changsheng stared intently at Shi Wujue, his brows furrowed, asking in a deep voice.

Gu Changsheng has always been aware of Shi Wujue’s condition. How could she possibly fail to notice the change in Shi Wujue since meeting Jin Luoyi?

Looking at Shi Wujue’s pale complexion and his snow-white hair, Gu Changsheng felt a slight pain in her heart!

If it were because of herself that Shi Wujue felt life was hopeless, Gu Changsheng would want to kill herself, but if it were because of someone else, Gu Changsheng would certainly not spare that person!

However, if Gu Changsheng guessed correctly, those three people should have countless ties with the Sand Sea Wolf Tribe, so how could they be related to Shi Wujue?

This point confuses Gu Changsheng, but since Shi Wujue doesn’t say, she won’t ask.

The reason she asked Shi Wujue if he got hurt in the Mercenary Alliance because of those three people was out of concern for him; surely, Shi Wujue himself understands this deep down!

"You..." Shi Wujue heard the words, and a look of difficulty flashed in his eyes...

Aside from difficulty, Shi Wujue’s eyes were full of struggle.

Shi Wujue could see Gu Changsheng’s suspicion.

The purpose of Fufeng Tianlan’s trip, Shi Wujue understands well, but now is not the time for Gu Changsheng to know his identity, not even to suspect...

"Gu Changsheng, she is not someone from the Sand Sea Wolf Tribe..." Shi Wujue lowered his eyes, his hand hidden under his sleeve clenched tightly, the veins on the back of his hand bulged violently and pierced into his palm...

He...

still lied to Gu Changsheng!

Indeed, concealment is the beginning of all lies; telling one lie requires more lies to cover up, just like him now...

If there’s anyone in this world that Shi Wujue least wants to deceive, that person, besides Gu Changsheng, is no other!

However, if he doesn’t deceive, the day the truth is revealed is the day he leaves her side, and when he thoroughly stands on the opposite side...

How could Shi Wujue bear to do that?

He craves the warmth of staying by Gu Changsheng’s side, even if, even though he’s by her side, the one she loves and relies on has always been another man!

But she is still within the reach of his view, isn’t she?

In his present situation, if he leaves, it will be forever; for the rest of his life, he may never have the chance to meet Gu Changsheng again; even if they do meet, it will be as Fufeng Tianlan said, only hatred, only confrontation with swords...

"It really is them! They really made you feel life was hopeless!" Gu Changsheng heard this, and the expression in his eyes sank a few degrees, but in an instant, his gaze towards Shi Wujue became hesitant, pondering, "What did you say? You said they are not from Sand Sea?"

"No... they are not..." Shi Wujue closed his eyes hard, speaking with difficulty under Gu Changsheng’s intense gaze, "She is an old acquaintance of mine, not from Sand Sea..."

Gu Changsheng wholly believed Shi Wujue’s words!

Since Shi Wujue said those three people are his old acquaintances and not from Sand Sea, then it must be correct!

"But I can feel her hostility towards me; she even knows information about Little Bun..." Gu Changsheng hesitated and looked at Shi Wujue, speaking haltingly.

"That’s because of me; the news about Little Bun not leaving Northern Mongolian was told to her by me. Gu Changsheng, you know this, I want to stay by your side, so knowing some information is easy!" Shi Wujue took a long breath, having to shoulder all the responsibility himself.

He couldn’t bear to see Fufeng Tianlan fall in front of him, as she is the only remaining female in the Ancient Country Royal Family. However, he couldn’t bear to watch Gu Changsheng rush foolishly along the path planned by Fufeng Tianlan.

"Then this is big, they aren’t from the Sand Sea, then the Sand Sea people must be someone else, who could it be? Is it those people gathered by Jin Luoyi?" Gu Changsheng stroked his chin, looking thoughtful, "As I said, if the Sand Sea people want to obtain the second Cold Iron Key, how could they be stupid enough to directly expose their whereabouts? They mustn’t think I’m truly a fool, unable to notice them? Now it seems I have mistaken the target..."