That would result in this phenomenon.
However... during this attempt, Gu Shen got what he wanted. After putting on the "Ghost Veil," the atmosphere around him became much more sinister.
This sealed item should indeed be able to gather misfortune for him.
The train slowly pulled into the station.
Wei Shu, looking nervous, arrived at the station with a group of people, waiting not far from the platform.
Wei Shu had left the control room in person because he wanted to see the situation for himself... It had been uplifting when Yan Li reached the scene, but then he lost contact with Deep Sea!
This sudden turn of events left Wei Shu feeling very uncertain.
He saw the last carriage door open.
Yan Li emerged with three young Transcendents, all of them unharmed, except for a slight scratch on Ling Wei’s cheek... It was a minor injury that had almost completely healed at this moment.
Wei Shu let out a huge sigh of relief.
He quickly stepped forward, about to express his gratitude.
Yan Li, seeing what Wei Shu was about to say, gave a wry smile and turned back towards the door, saying, "You should thank Mr. Xiao Gu. Without him, we might all have been done for."
Wei Shu was taken aback.
A young man and woman stepped off the train.
Wei Shu of course remembered this youth who had left Da Teng City two years ago. When Gu Shen’s Extraordinary Awakening occurred, it was he who had been in charge of the case file handover. He had also heard of Gu Shen’s series of deeds thereafter.
But he hadn’t expected there to be a day of reunion.
What shocked him the most was that Mr. Yan Li was a powerful figure from the eighth level of the deep water area.
If Gu Shen had saved him, did that mean...
"Mr. Wei, long time no see."
Gu Shen greeted this acquaintance with a smile. His impression of Wei Shu was actually quite good; he was a young commander with considerable talent and dedication. It was precisely because of such people guarding Da Teng City and the nine districts that East Continent could enjoy its current peace.
Wei Shu’s gaze turned toward the woman beside Gu Shen, unable to ignore her.
Chu Ling’s appearance and attire were simply stunning.
Gu Shen smiled and said, "We’ve just finished a temporary mission. Zhou Xiao’s body is on the train... As for the sealed item ’Ghost Veil,’ it’s a big trouble, so I won’t transfer it to you. As for the follow-up case files, don’t worry, just write truthfully that the ’Ghost Veil’ was taken by me, I will explain it to the higher-ups of the tri-institutions."
Wei Shu paused, only then realizing that Gu Shen standing before him was no longer the naive youth he had first met.
Today, his heroic deeds at Changye Cemetery.
In the deep water area of East Continent, were well-known to everyone.
Wei Shu gave a wry smile.
With Gu Shen’s identity and status, it wasn’t really necessary to contact the higher-ups of the tri-institutions to take away such a sealed item.
Everyone thus left the platform.
"Brother Gu, are you returning to Qing River for...?" Wei Shu struck up a conversation with Gu Shen as they walked. In truth, there wasn’t much of a past between them, but among those present, only he could plausibly be considered an acquaintance of Gu Shen.
This time, Gu Shen had done them a great favor.
If they were to part with just a cursory goodbye... It would seem rather awkward.
"To visit some old friends."
Gu Shen smiled and replied very simply.
Actually, in Da Teng... what old friends did he have?
He had been taken to Da Du shortly after passing the trial of the tri-institutions.
Wei Shu had seen Gu Shen’s file countless times and knew that the young man’s home was located on Wulaoshan in the far outskirts of Da Teng. This visit, in all likelihood, was to see the welfare institute that raised him.
Just as he hesitated how to speak and express his gratitude to Gu Shen, a deep voice sounded not far away.
The two groups nearly collided at the corner.
Wei Shu looked astonished, seeing the old man with a scarred face donning a wide-brimmed hat, and immediately stood at attention, "Judgment Chief!"
The old man, equally astonished, adjusted his askew wide-brimmed hat and looked at the young man whose demeanor had undergone a radical change, chuckling, "I truly did not expect this..."
Yan Li smiled, "Father, the ’mysterious Transcendent’ who saved me on the train was Gu Shen."
He had sent out a final distress signal before being dragged into the carriage by the Ghost Veil Domain.
After the danger was averted, Yan Li had notified his father and hurried over with people... He concealed Gu Shen’s presence, merely describing the situation on the train and then keeping the identity of the mysterious Transcendent a secret.
He knew that the old man had always been somewhat concerned about his past failure to recruit someone.
After all... Gu Shen’s current radiance was truly too dazzling.
When Yan Shicheng saw Gu Shen, his face was full of shock; he had not anticipated encountering this young man here.
"Not long ago, Mr. Shan mentioned you to me," Yan Shicheng said with a meaningful smile. "Mr. Shan said because of your warning, headquarters avoided a tremendous trouble..."
Gu Shen was slightly taken aback.
He couldn’t help but laugh, "Mr. Shan overpraises."
Others might not quite understand.
But the two conversing knew exactly what they were talking about.
This referred to the Netherworld King’s forgiveness of Mr. Shan for stealing from the mansion twenty years ago.
Gu Shen felt a bit regretful; it seemed he had been too hasty on this journey... He had yet managed to visit the Netherworld Mansion filled with "Mr. Shan’s apologies."
A Grand Judge who sat in Yan Shicheng’s position, second in command of the prison, was of great importance; apart from Changye, there were only eight in the whole East Continent.
Mr. Shan, as the Grand Judge at headquarters, had good relations with the other judges from the eight zones.
Thus, in their daily conversations.
Nothing would be concealed.
After the Judgment Chief’s arrival, the others consciously made way.
Leaving Gu Shen and Yan Shicheng space to be alone.
An elder and a youth walked together for a while.
Yan Shicheng joked, "Actually... I’ve always felt quite regretful these years. If I had been more determined back then, would I now share in your glorious achievements?"
Gu Shen just smiled and said nothing.
"Of course, I am well aware... there’s everything in this world, except ’what ifs’."
Yan Shicheng’s smile gradually faded as he slowly added, "Actually, I know that even if I had another chance, the result would be the same... I have never beaten Zhou Jiren in my life, not even once."
"But that’s a good thing."
The old man clapped Gu Shen on the shoulder with force, smiling again, "You have shone brightly, even brighter than I imagined. Some say you will be the next Gu Changzhi, I don’t think so... I believe you are uniquely yourself, but you won’t be any less impressive than Gu Changzhi was. Clearly, our brushing past each other back then was the right choice of destiny. Congratulations, Gu Shen, we have become war allies, and I feel relieved, happy, and honored because of this."
The old man stood still, speaking these words very slowly, each word resonated with strength.
Finally, he extended his hand.
As Gu Shen listened, his gaze became somewhat distant.
He had always had a good memory.
He still remembered very clearly, the last time he met the Qinghe Judge was in a small interrogation room.
Among a flurry of documents.
Yan Shicheng had said to him.
["Gu Shen, I look forward to the day you shine bright... Though we parted ways today, we will eventually become war allies."]
What made Gu Shen bewildered was that this time, they were no longer in an interrogation room.
In the blink of an eye, two years had passed.
This time, after the handshake, Gu Shen noticed... the old man had "shrunk" a bit, and his temples had also turned somewhat whiter.
"Is this meeting a surprise from fate? The only pity is that someone is missing."
Yan Shicheng laughed heartily, speaking earnestly, "However... we all believe that your lousy teacher won’t come to harm in the mysteries of Moon City, after all, a scourge lives for a thousand years, and he’s no good thing!"