Chapter 53: Comparing Backgrounds? I Fear No One; Everyone Kneels

In front of the grand hall.

Gu Changge stood with his hands behind his back, his expression calm as he appraised the purple-clad girl before him.

Her skin was as fair as jade, her features exquisite, and her legs long and slender. She radiated an aura of bone-chilling cold. Though she appeared only seventeen or eighteen, her eyes—like glazed glass—betrayed a non-human lineage.

Tsk.

Gu Changge clicked his tongue internally.

Ye Chen might be a loser, but his luck with women is impressive.

Every woman connected to him was a peerless beauty. Ye Liuli was no exception. Furthermore, Gu Changge checked her Providence: she possessed over 800 Luck Points.

That was an astonishing amount—more than Ye Chen himself.

Of course, this was expected. She was currently Ye Chen’s biggest backer.

As for how to deal with this “cousin”? Gu Changge already had a plan.

Childhood sweethearts?

Please. She’s just a teenage girl. I played Yan Ji—an ancient spirit who lived for centuries—like a fiddle. What is a little girl compared to that?

Gu Changge remained silent, waiting for them to make the first move. He wasn’t in a hurry.

While he sized her up, Ye Liuli and Aunt Xue were doing the same to him.

Aunt Xue’s heart pounded with admiration, her earlier guess solidifying into certainty.

Gu Changge’s appearance was flawless. Dressed in mysterious dark robes, his posture was tall and regal, exuding an innate nobility that looked down upon the world. If someone told her he was a young god descended to earth, she wouldn’t blink.

Compared to this true Young Supreme from the Upper Realm, the so-called “geniuses” of the Lower Realm were fireflies daring to outshine the moon.

As for Ye Chen? In front of this True Dragon of the Nine Heavens, he was less than an ant.

“Are you… Young Master Gu?”

Ye Liuli finally spoke, her brow furrowed. She asked the obvious because the silence was becoming unbearable.

She felt a terrifying pressure radiating from him. He just stood there, looking at her with a faint, playful smile, as if watching a bug crawl across the floor.

It made her skin crawl. The confident interrogation she had planned died in her throat.

Aunt Xue’s warning echoed in her mind: This Young Master Gu’s background might be equal to ours.

If that was true, Aunt Xue wouldn’t intervene unless Ye Liuli’s life was in danger. And Ye Liuli, at the Half-Step Holy Lord Realm, was no match for the monster standing before her.

She had arrived with thunderous momentum, only to end up looking foolish.

Gu Changge glanced at her but didn’t answer. His dismissive attitude stung.

Ye Liuli gritted her teeth. Whether in the Immemorial Sacred Mountains or the outside world, no one had ever dared to ignore her like this. Especially not a man!

But before she could flare up, Aunt Xue stepped forward.

The powerful protector wore a warm, apologetic smile. She cupped her hands respectfully.

“Greetings, Young Master Gu. My Young Miss is named Ye Liuli. I am her protector, responsible for her safety in the Lower Realm.”

“Just now, the Young Miss and her servants were rude and lacked manners. I hope Young Master Gu is magnanimous and does not take offense.”

Her attitude was sincere, humble, and polite. In terms of social maneuvering, she was lightyears ahead of Ye Liuli.

“Aunt Xue…?”

Ye Liuli froze, staring at her protector in disbelief.

The creatures from the Immemorial Sacred Mountains were equally shocked. They knew how terrifying Aunt Xue was. She was a powerhouse who made their ancestors tremble. Why was she bowing and scraping before this human?

Weren’t they here for revenge?

“Aunt Xue, you are going too far!” Ye Liuli whispered angrily. Aunt Xue was a servant of the Ye Clan; how could she make decisions for her master?

“Miss, listen to me,” Aunt Xue’s smile faltered as she sent a frantic mental transmission. “This might be a misunderstanding. We should clear it up. If we flood the Dragon King’s temple by mistake, the consequences will be disastrous…”

“Oh?”

Gu Changge finally spoke. His expression was unreadable, neither happy nor angry.

“Senior is too polite. Tell me, what is your purpose for coming here?”

He found this protector interesting. If she was smart, things would be much easier.

“Before that,” Aunt Xue kept her smile plastered on, “may I ask if Young Master Gu is from the Immortal Gu Family?”

She continued without waiting for an answer, eager to establish a connection. “My Young Miss is from the Immemorial Immortal Ye Clan. Speaking of which, our two families should know each other.”

She dropped Ye Liuli’s background to ensure Gu Changge knew they weren’t nobodies. But she also addressed him as “Young Master” and accepted his “Senior” title with delight.

Regardless of the specifics, his identity as a Young Supreme was undeniable.

The Immortal Families and the Immemorial Immortal Clans were the titans of the Upper Realm. They ruled boundless territories and had existed since the dawn of time. The only difference was that Immortal Families were mostly human, while Immortal Clans were of the Myriad Races.

They definitely knew of each other.

Hearing Aunt Xue’s words, the creatures from the Immemorial Sacred Mountains turned pale.

Immortal Gu Family?

Cold sweat drenched their backs.

Why didn’t you say that earlier?! Why wait until we’re already here?!

They regretted everything. They couldn’t afford to offend an Immemorial Immortal Clan, and they certainly couldn’t afford to offend an Immortal Family.

Ye Liuli fell silent, her anger cooling into uncertainty.

“So, you are from the Immemorial Immortal Clan. No wonder Miss Ye Liuli is so confident, barging directly to my doorstep.”

Gu Changge smiled faintly, not denying it.

“My father did have quite a few dealings with the Ye Clan Head back in the day. It seems Senior knows of my Gu Family.”

His tone was casual, playful even.

When it came to comparing backgrounds, he feared no one.

Aunt Xue’s heart skipped a beat. She understood the implication immediately.

He didn’t just confirm it… he mentioned his father dealing with the Ye Clan Head.

That meant Gu Changge wasn’t just a descendant. He was likely the son of the Gu Family Head.

A figure who could treat the Ye Clan Head as a peer was an existence capable of shaking the heavens and changing the course of history with a single thought.

And most importantly… the Head of the Immortal Gu Family had only one son.

This young man… unless he perishes, he is destined to stand at the absolute pinnacle of the Upper Realm.

He is the future master of the Immortal Gu Family!

Aunt Xue’s smile deepened, becoming humble to the point of fawning.

“Young Master Gu calls me ‘Senior’… that is truly an undeserved honor!”

Ye Liuli felt her head buzz. Her face drained of blood.

The situation had spiraled completely out of her control.

Thump!

Behind her, the arrogant creatures from the Immemorial Sacred Mountains collapsed to their knees. Their faces were bloodless, their eyes filled with terror.

“Just now… Que Tian’s words were his own! We… we meant no disrespect! Please, My Lord, be magnanimous!”

Their voices trembled. They were scared out of their wits. Even if they hadn’t spoken, guilt by association could wipe them out instantly.