Chapter 7: The Essence of Annulment of Engagement

With a heavy heart, Hu Gao was led by three shadowy figures to the chief's chamber. As soon as he stepped inside, he was immediately greeted by a fragrant aroma. He hesitated for a moment, taking a lingering glance inside, and then felt a sudden rush of dizziness, causing a disruption in his neural transmission, leaving his hind legs unresponsive for quite some time.

It has been given to you! Hu Wushuang had completely lost her composure. Just as she turned around, she remembered that the handkerchief was her personal item and could not be given to Hu Gao. She had no choice but to turn back and snatch the handkerchief from Hu Gao's hands, then angrily ran out.

Wait a moment

"I am sorry," Hu Gao said slowly

The patriarch furrowed his brows and said, "Wushuang, don't speak for now. An Ying, you explain what happened."

Originally filled with excitement, Hu Wushuang, with her charming face flushed, could only purse her lips and step aside upon hearing the tone of the clan leader. Meanwhile, Hu Gao, standing opposite her, inadvertently displayed a peculiar smile that only those who had traversed worlds could truly understand.

For a long time, Hu Gao, who had been under intense mental strain, suddenly felt an urge to shout loudly: "Otherworld, I, Hu, have arrived! Are you ready?"

This passage contains a wealth of information. After a moment of contemplation, the patriarch said, "During the sacrificial rites, the guardian deity did mention that he would fall into a deep slumber. However, I did not expect that another soul could exist within his body. This is indeed quite strange. Hu Gao, step forward; I will examine your body."

You are to summon the remaining elders of the council to the Crimson Blood Hall to stand by; I will be there shortly

"As you command!" the three shadowy figures said in unison, and then they exited the room

"It is!" the woman said, facing the chief, and slowly exited the room

No! No! No! You are mistaken, Wushuang!" Hu Gao retracted his smile and said with an expression of indifference: "My bet is very simple; you just need to say three words to me.

Thank you, esteemed patriarch! Hu Gao secretly breathed a sigh of relief; his series of actions just now had been akin to walking a tightrope

Hu Wushuang's face was filled with shame; this Hu Gao was completely unpredictable. She felt her emotions were on the verge of losing control. "Which three characters?"

Her posture is outstanding, her demeanor graceful, her eyes convey emotions, her cheeks are rosy, and Hu Gao has employed every adjective he could think of. Most remarkably, her expression reveals a hint of pride, making her a perfect blend of a classical beauty and an ice-cold beauty. With just a glance, she can lower a man's intelligence to its nadir. If one were to indulge in further fantasies about other forms of interaction, one might fear that the intelligence curve would instantly transform from ripples to a straight line, dropping to 0

Hu Wushuang's slightly raised eyebrows gave her an air of curiosity. For some reason, she always felt that Hu Gao's way of speaking in front of her was a bit strange. "A bet?"

He, who knows nothing about this unfamiliar world, is like someone playing an escape room game without any hints; apart from the plot elements he encountered in countless online novels while staying in his dormitory years ago, all other knowledge is of no use at all

"No double standards, do not be disrespectful!" the clan leader admonished.

"How are you, esteemed patriarch?" Shadow inquired

Hehe. Hu Gao spread his hands and smiled, "There is no need for you to be so polite, Chief. As of now, I truly am a useless person who doesn't even know who I am. However, I would like to ask you, the so-called unparalleled genius of the Hu family, Hu Wushuang, do you dare to make a bet with me?"

As you wish

Among the dark warriors, one who had previously betrayed Hu Gao stepped forward and said: "Report to the clan leader, according to the information relayed by the adjudicating elder yesterday, the guardian deity is currently in a temporary state of slumber. Hu Gao is now in a very peculiar condition; he has even lost the memory of Qing Gao."

Hu Wushuang turned her head, her anger mixed with a hint of confusion. Could it be that this fool has regretted it

Although Hu Gao has countless unwillingness, at this moment he can only stretch his neck and allow himself to be slaughtered

"What?" Hu Wushuang widened her eyes, as she had never expected Hu Gao to make such a request. However, as a martial artist, she could not refuse such a wager. "Alright, although you have no memory, you still carry the fighting spirit of our Hu family in your blood. I will give you this opportunity. If you can defeat me, I will marry you"

Ah! Hu Wushuang almost spat out a mouthful of blood. "Good, good, good!" she exclaimed excitedly, repeating the word three times. "Then what if you lose at that time?"

As soon as the patriarch's voice fell, a capable woman dressed in colorful attire and with her hair tied back entered, asking, "What instructions do you have, esteemed patriarch?"

Indeed, the wager is that three months from now, I will defeat you in a fair and square manner

Father, I do not want it

The patriarch of the Hu family possesses strength second only to a few elders. He extended his right hand, and a strong light suddenly appeared out of thin air from his hand, gently pressing against Hu Gao's abdomen

Your handkerchief! Hu Gao smiled as he picked up a pink handkerchief from the ground and handed it over

Hu Gao must seek a buffer period for his growth and the * picture * book. If he is regarded as a waste by his family and abandoned, the path ahead will likely be exceptionally difficult. A successor with no ability yet possessing an eccentric heritage, and a family in urgent need of a savior—what holds more weight? He knows that this time he has made the right bet

However, reality is ultimately not a novel that has been artistically rendered; the situations faced are much more complex, and a moment's carelessness could lead to dire consequences

You ... ... ! '' Hu Wushuang felt a blockage in her chest, rendering her speechless. After a while, she continued, `` As you wish, my dear father, I shall take my leave now, Hu Gao! We shall meet again in three months! '' Hu Wushuang said this in one breath and angrily walked out of the room.

Watching his daughter escape in utter disarray, the chief, who had remained silent, not only did not express anger but instead began to laugh. "Hu Gao, I have high hopes for you. Three months is neither too short nor too long, and as an old man, I am also curious to see how far you can grow. Come, let me take you to the Elder Council now and see what resources we can secure for you."

Father, if he were truly the heir, that would be one thing, but now he is merely a broken man, lacking even a complete soul. Can you really bear to marry me off to him? Hu Wushuang took the initiative to speak out as she saw others retreating.

After a moment, the clan leader released his hand, and the bright light also disappeared. "Alright, you can open your eyes now"

Cough, cough. The clan leader looked at Hu Gao's expression, feeling utterly speechless. Originally, Qing Gao was a somewhat dull child. "Lord Guardian Deity, this is Ai Nu Wushuang. The clan has already decided to unite her in marriage with you after your arrival. May I ask for your thoughts on this matter?"

"Patriarch, at this moment, Hu Gao is not..."

"Hu Yinxue, please come in," the clan leader shook his head and called out towards the door

For the first time, Hu Gao felt that there were indeed benefits to crossing over to another world. As a typical engineering nerd, he was usually the type who could hardly recognize a girl even when he saw one. To describe the woman before him with his limited literary knowledge, he could only say that she was so stunning that it could be summed up by the phrase, "This woman should only exist in the heavens; it is rare to see her in the mortal world."

You all close your eyes

Three shadowy figures and Hu Wushuang spoke simultaneously

Hu Gao did not feel any discomfort; he merely sensed that the small jade pendant between his collarbones seemed to move slightly. Soon after, a trace of coolness emerged, which felt like a small insect, gradually traveling upward to his forehead, and then vanished without a trace.

"Shadows, you may return to your positions as well," the clan leader waved his hand.