Above all spirits

Chapter 502 Abstaining

"Gu Yun, are you really going to forfeit? Let me confirm with you again. Although ranking in the ranking battle doesn't bring more rewards, it is still an honor in itself. I think you should understand what I mean."

Huang Taixu patiently explained the pros and cons to Gu Yun, seemingly wanting Gu Yun to compete on stage again even more than Lin Fan.

Unfortunately, Gu Yun remained unmoved.

"Yes, if Chief Lin has explained my situation, you should know that I have only just made a breakthrough. At present, I only master one rule characteristic. Asking me to compete with a peak Demon General is really asking too much of me."

Huang Taixu sighed. Gu Yun's words were not entirely unreasonable. As he said, there was still a gap between the original form and the peak of the Demon General who had mastered the four characteristics. He said helplessly.

"Okay, we'll just put you in fourth place here."

"What a pity, Xiaoyu was hoping to have another match with you."

Seeing that Gu Yun was determined, Huang Taixu also told the truth.

Gu Yun showed no surprise.

Unfortunately, the falling flowers are willing, but the flowing water is heartless. Although this is not quite appropriate to use here, the principle still applies. Gu Yun did not have time to play this drama of restoring his reputation with this princess.

This also shows that the Imperial Palace is indeed one of the few forces that are reasonable.

Therefore, Gu Yun politely apologized to Huang Taixu for his explanation.

Then, Gu Yun seemed to remember something and looked at Lin Fan to ask.

"Chief Lin, someone told me that if a demon with an internal guarantee spot gets a top-five finish, they can bring two other contestants who also passed the trial into the Prison Guard. Is that true or not?"

Although Guang Xuzi made a big promise to himself, Gu Yun still felt it necessary to confirm it.

Lin Fan narrowed his eyes, his purple pupils flashing with a barely perceptible light. Instead of answering directly, he asked a question in return.

"Who told you that?"

The current situation of the prison warden is somewhat special, and he has to be on high alert.

There was indeed such a hidden rule in the recruitment of the Heavenly Guards, but he had never mentioned it to Gu Yun. Although he did not think that Gu Yun, with his status and background as a member of the Shadow Demon Clan, could have any ulterior motives, after all, Gu Yun had condensed his true form right under his nose. Before that, Gu Yun was far too insignificant and not qualified at all.

In other words, even if Gu Yun wanted to do something back then, it would have been impossible for him to do it.

but.

It's hard to say about the other demons.

"It's that demon who came with me to the Prison Warden for advice."

Gu Yun sold Guang Xuzi without hesitation, without any thought whatsoever.

He had long wanted to trick Guangxuzi, and he was really annoyed by being led around by him. At the same time, having a shield in front of him was very reassuring, making everything he did afterward much easier, and even providing a way to shift the blame.

Guangxuzi's family is large and powerful; he shouldn't be lacking in such karmic consequences.

However, if Guang Xuzi heard these words, he would curse Gu Yun's ancestors repeatedly. How could he be targeted before he even started his operation, and die before he could even begin?!

"So it was him..."

Lin Fan already felt that the name Guang Xuzi was somewhat unusual, and with Gu Yun's comment, Lin Fan's concerns deepened.

But then he thought that if this Guangxuzi really had some kind of scheme, it would be better to keep him under his nose rather than to let him hide in the shadows of the Imperial Palace. It would be easier to keep track of his whereabouts, so he did not refuse Gu Yun's suggestion.

Although there is such an unspoken rule, it is never applied in the Prison Control Division; it's just that Lin Fan doesn't like it.

However, things are different now.

"There is indeed such an unwritten 'perk,' mainly to compensate for high-quality internal players."

"If he wants to come, let him come."

Huang Taixu raised an eyebrow, clearly surprised by Lin Fan's agreement, but he didn't say anything more.

After obtaining Lin Fan's permission, Gu Yun knew that the matter was settled and that he had successfully shifted the attention to Guang Xuzi. If there hadn't been this inquiry, Gu Yun's sudden addition of two demons to the Prison Suppression Division would have attracted Lin Fan's attention.

This is unnecessary if it's for one's own selfish purposes later on.

Lin Fan picked up his wine glass, took a sip, and casually asked, seemingly in a relaxed manner.

Are you and him old friends?

Gu Yun raised an eyebrow and slightly grinned.

"No, we just met at a restaurant during the preliminary rounds."

Lin Fan nodded. He could see that Gu Yun was not lying at all, and he was very satisfied with Gu Yun's frankness. In contrast, his doubts about Guang Xuzi's identity were three points deeper.

"Alright, since you've abstained, just wait for the final fixed ceremony of the Heavenly Garment General. Bring the demon that will come in with you then."

"it is good."

Gu Yun responded and prepared to leave the preparation area.

Hearing that Gu Yun intended to abstain, Huang Xiaoyu, who had been waiting for a long time, stepped forward and said, feeling somewhat anxious but not wanting to interrupt the conversation between Gu Yun and Lin Fan.

"Gu Yun, why did you abstain!"

But Gu Yun's dark figure did not stop there; it continued to shrink in the sight of the demons.

Huang Xiaoyu was anxious and wanted to run over to ask, but Huang Taixu grabbed her arm.

"Alright, Xiaoyu, no matter what the reason, admitting defeat is not a shameful thing. Learning from it will help you grow more and faster."

Huang Taixu earnestly comforted Huang Xiaoyu.

Unfortunately, Huang Xiaoyu, young and arrogant, who had been pampered since childhood, could not let go of this in a short time and turned around to retort.

"If we fight again, I'm sure I can win!"

"He just took advantage of the situation!"

Huang Taixu glanced at Lin Fan helplessly, telling him not to mind.

After all, Gu Yun is now practically Lin Fan's subordinate, so it's necessary to be mindful of Lin Fan's reaction when dealing with Gu Yun, lest things end up unpleasant.

Lin Fan simply shrugged, seemingly unconcerned.

"That's how it is, I can understand. You know, when I was younger, I was even more arrogant than her."

"Even Lord Huang Wu Hui had to go up and exchange a few blows."

"As for Gu Yun, he is neither arrogant nor impatient, and has an excellent temperament. It is truly rare for someone his age to be so extraordinary. If you didn't know better, you would think he was some kind of lord or even a demon king who came to experience life."

Huang Taixu immediately felt relieved and laughed along.

"It's really good."

This made Huang Xiaoyu extremely annoyed. Couldn't they stop stepping on her in front of her?

Please help me!

But when he turned around again, Gu Yun was nowhere to be seen. He could only stomp his feet a few times in frustration and return to the preparation area.

Gu Yun!

You wait and see, I will prove that I am better than you!