Chapter 4: The aloof genius with a touch of adolescence

What the hell! Hu Gao was almost scared to the point of losing control. Could it be that this young man from the Lang family is a typical delusional teenager, actually calling himself the number one genius? The most outrageous part is that he dared to single-handedly storm into the forbidden area of the Hu clan. Heaven is truly unfair!

The forbidden area of the Hu family, the Moon Xuan Cave, is located in a rather secluded spot in Tushan. At this moment, inside the cave, a青-haired youth is wide-mouthed, letting out a tremendous roar

"Greetings? Hahaha, let me tell you, I am Lang Sheng, the foremost genius of the Lang clan. I have come today to slay the heir of the Hu clan. Quickly tell me where he is!"

For this reason, a thousand years ago, after the ancestors of the Hu family occupied this mountain, other families did not express much objection; after all, the resources around Ningcheng are abundant, and there is no need to engage in a deadlock with the Hu family here

To the north lies Qingyuan Mountain, rich in mineral resources, making it a strategic location contended by several prominent families in the vicinity. To the south is Longjia Mountain, home to various magical beasts and abundant medicinal herbs, attracting countless adventurers. To the west is Hengduan Mountain, with its treacherous terrain resembling a massive knife that cleaves apart Longhua Kingdom and Panhu Kingdom. Both nations have stationed a significant number of elite troops here to prevent the other from launching a surprise attack and advancing deep into the heart of the empire.

Just as he was filled with immense frustration and entangled in his thoughts, a series of loud noises suddenly erupted, accompanied by terrifying shrieks. The ground beneath him began to shake violently, nearly causing him to lose his balance

I... I know where he is. Hu Gao understood that he could not withstand the pressure and had to buy time for rescue; he did not want to die just like that. He quickly raised his hand and pointed to the sky, speaking with great seriousness: "I was sent to take care of the inheritor. After he arrived at the forbidden area yesterday, he hid above in the sky. There are many mechanisms and restrictions up there; as soon as he flew up, I could no longer see him."

Stop!

Ningcheng is surrounded by mountains on all sides, with a geographically strategic location. From a map, it resembles a small shrimp wrapped in a thick shell. However, it is also regarded as a sensitive area by all surrounding empires; with just a slight provocation, it can elicit a surge of excitement from everyone.

Looking at the youth who was more than a head taller than himself, he smiled and calmly said: "Who sent you? Are you perhaps here to meet the heir of the Hu family?"

Hu Gao couldn't help but curse, having just arrived in this world for less than a day, he encountered something like https://m.hetushu.com, which is truly infuriating. Moreover, he was still in a cave; if it were to collapse, wouldn't he be trapped here?

"How could I dare to deceive you? At that time, I even heard the high priest instructing him to stay in the sky, as this would allow him to recover his strength more quickly." Although Hu Gao felt calm inside, he appeared on the verge of tears, as if he had been frightened by Lang Sheng.

The aloof young man laughed loudly with disdain, completely disregarding the so-called "heir of the Hu clan," his eyes filled with arrogance. Little did he know that the boy before him, just over ten years old, was the very person he had been searching for in the forbidden grounds.

The aloof young man stared at Hu Gao, his tightly furrowed brows slightly relaxed, "Kid, answer my question, or else you will die"

This point is indeed similar to the jade pendant depicted in the mural, could this be what is referred to as the benefits of a time traveler? The legendary golden finger?

This person is naturally Hu Gao, who has just arrived in this unfamiliar world. He never expected that within the flesh between his two collarbones, there would be an additional piece of something, and this object seemed to be as if it had grown there naturally, impossible to remove.

Hu Gao's heart stirred; if it were indeed outsiders from https://wwwhetushu.com who had taken the risk to intrude into the forbidden area, they must have ulterior motives. Surely, they must have learned about the arrival of the Hu clan's guardian deity and intended to come in advance to eliminate it. He had witnessed such schemes numerous times in his previous life

This young member of the Lang tribe is capable of breaking the surrounding restrictions and has made his way into the forbidden area. However, when faced with the restrictions in the air, it is not certain that he can break through them; he might even be counterattacked by the restrictions.

Influenced by the concepts of a previous life, he believes that the defensive capability of a region primarily manifests in its air defense. Unless unexpected circumstances arise, the power of the prohibitive mechanisms above this forbidden area should be even greater

Upon realizing this, Hu Gao could no longer delve deeper and hurriedly ran out of the cave. Perhaps due to a prolonged lack of exercise, when he emerged, he resembled a lifeless dog, with both hands resting on his thighs, struggling to catch his breath.

Only the eastern Tushan, which was once a place of remarkable talent and divine spirit, remains. It is said that many years ago, a great figure fought a fierce battle here, resulting in the fall of countless top masters, their blood staining the entire mountain range, a color that has not faded for thousands of years. Since then, it has been as if this place were cursed by heaven, with not a blade of grass growing on the mountaintop.

In the past, I often heard people talk about being aloof, but now I have truly witnessed what real aloofness is through Hu Gao. He forces himself to calm down; this is the forbidden area of the Hu family, with numerous restrictions in place. How did this guy manage to get in here

Ningcheng, although its name contains the character for "city," is actually just a small town located on the southwestern border of Longhua Kingdom, with a population of around 100,000. According to the kingdom's regulations, it does not qualify for a lord appointed by the higher authorities to manage it. Instead, a few ordinary tax officials have been dispatched to handle some resource allocation matters, while other affairs, both large and small, within the town are jointly managed by the Hu family and several other prominent families.

Hu Gao could only strain to lower his head, attempting to discern the appearance of the jade pendant, yet he was ultimately unable to achieve his wish, at most catching a glimpse of a small green corner.

Is it possible that there are gold fingers that do not come with an instruction manual? What a shameless merchant! After all, I am an engineering student! Hu Gao tried various methods: adding saliva, dripping blood, turning left thirty times, turning right thirty times, but the jade pendant remained completely unresponsive.

A loud shout startled Hu Gao, and as he looked up, he saw a boy, seemingly of similar age, a few steps ahead, pointing at him with a finger as cold as ice.

Hmph, it's a good thing I arrived early!" Lang Sheng let out a cold snort, and immediately a blood-red light began to emanate from his body, surging around him. Then, he stomped his foot on the ground, and his body shot up like a rocket, piercing through the void with terrifying penetrating power

Could it be that he forced his way in? Recalling the intense sounds and tremors from earlier, Hu Gao opened his mouth in astonishment. The ability to forcibly break through the restrictions surrounding the Hu clan's forbidden area indicated that this young man's martial prowess was undoubtedly extraordinary; with just a flick of his delicate fingers, he could end this journey of crossing over. Is this damned fate really allowing me to traverse here just to sample the delicacies of another world?

Such a great commotion, could it be that there are enthusiasts of field exercises nearby experimenting with new techniques, thereby creating a butterfly effect that has triggered an earthquake

Even more exaggerated is this self-proclaimed aloof youth named Lang Sheng, whose released pressure is astonishingly immense. Hu Gao was almost forced to kneel to the ground by the overwhelming aura, feeling a tightness in his chest as if his heart were about to leap out. He is just an ordinary person; how could he possibly withstand such torment

"Is what you said true? If I find out that you are deceiving me, I will dig out your organs one by one and eat them raw right in front of you," Lang Sheng said fiercely, glancing at the sky.

This young man is considerably taller than Hu, with strikingly handsome features, sharp contours, and fair, delicate skin. Yet, he exudes a hint of hostility, giving him an exceptionally cold demeanor. His pair of eyes, glimmering with a green light, scans the surroundings like a wild wolf searching for its prey