However, since Gu Xiao went in until now, no second person has been able to pass through the barrier.
Some people tried to imitate Gu Xiao to see if they could pass through directly.
In the end, they only had intimate contact with the barrier; their faces were squashed flat, but they couldn't get inside.
"Rumble."
Just as the people outside were scratching their heads impatiently at the barrier, the closed stone door opened once again, and Gu Xiao walked out.
At this moment, the spiritual energy turbulence around Gu Xiao had not completely subsided. Her cultivation at the intermediate Captain Rank put considerable pressure on the surrounding people, causing them subconsciously to clear a path for her exit.
"Beautiful lady, wait a moment."
Just as Gu Xiao was about to leave Raging Wind Cliff, a flashy-dressing punk with yellow hair blocked her path.
Although Yan Lin also liked wearing clothes like this, he was handsome and had a good temperament, plus he only wore high-end goods.
Even with flashy attire, he still exuded an ineffably noble aura.
But the person in front of her, dressed like this, truly only looked flashy and vulgar.
"Yes?"
Gu Xiao tilted her head to look at the newcomer. Had it appeared? The classic trouble-making scene from urban novels.
"Beautiful lady, our boss said he wants to buy whatever you brought out of there. You can name any price."
Huang Mao stuck out his thumb and pointed behind him.
Gu Xiao turned her head to look. The person was much fairer-skinned than the one in front of her, and his clothing suggested a good family background.
She had an impression. He was a Noble Family scion, seemed to be called Tang Shaoqing.
She had to admit, the information her mother compiled was quite comprehensive.
The Tang Family's strength couldn't even be considered a First-rate Noble Family, but Gu Xiao still had a strong impression of him.
He hung out in the same circle as Yan Lin, but unlike Yan Lin, who just looked for companionship, this guy engaged in all sorts of wild activities; he was quite outrageous.
This guy, in that sense, was qualified.
Gu Xiao had a second purpose for coming to the Ruins this time, besides improving her cultivation.
That was to make her identity as Gu Xiao public, letting everyone know the relationship between Gu Xiao and the Jing Family, and making them aware of the degree of importance the Jing Family placed on Gu Xiao.
Although Jing Dongfeng had reasonably added the Gu Family's relationship with him to his social network, unless the parties involved spoke about it, others rarely knew.
If Jing Dongfeng were to spread the word himself, it would seem somewhat deliberate. Of course, they could also use the method of attending a banquet, having Gu Xiao appear as a representative of the Jing Family.
But Gu Xiao felt that the most effective deterrent was Martial Power Deterrence.
Verbal education is never as effective as a slap in the face.
But Noble Family scions aren't clueless NPCs; if they really want to provoke someone, they'll first check if the target has a background.
Moreover, even if there was someone truly missing a few screws, they would have a Dao Protector by their side.
A true Dao Protector wouldn't be summoned and dismissed at will by a Dissolute Youth, as they are in novels.
Dao Protectors are not bodyguards for dissolute youths; instead, they monitor their every move and report back to the family to assess their value for cultivation.
Of course, if they truly encounter a soft persimmon, they must still squeeze it.
Not everyone is capable of humiliating a Major Noble Clan.
In some chaotic places, it's not news that the face of a big shot is more important than the life of a small person.
Therefore, Gu Xiao needed a location where the other party would have time to check her identity, but not enough time to fully uncover it.
This trip to the Ruins was an excellent opportunity. After leaving the Ruins, everyone would go their separate ways. Once the item was taken away, if they found it again later, there was no telling how many variables there would be.
"I'm not selling."
Gu Xiao said lightly, then turned and walked toward the exit of Raging Wind Cliff.
"Hey, did I say you could leave?"
Seeing Gu Xiao intending to leave, Huang Mao was about to step forward to block her.
"Gangzi, forget it. Since the other party doesn't want to sell, we don't need to force it."
Just when Gu Xiao thought the other party was about to make a move, Tang Shaoqing suddenly spoke up and stopped Huang Mao.
"I never make things difficult for women, especially beautiful ones. Don't ruin this Young Master's reputation."
Tang Shaoqing shook his head as he spoke. Honestly, it was quite greasy.
"You're lucky."
Huang Mao glared at Gu Xiao, then turned and returned to Tang Shaoqing's side.
Gu Xiao was slightly surprised that they hadn't resorted to violence, but she couldn't make her reaction too obvious.
Never mind, if it didn't happen, it didn't happen. She should go to the Forest of Life to see how Lu Li was doing.
"Boss, just letting her leave like that? She must have gotten quite a few good things in there."
Watching Gu Xiao's receding figure, Huang Mao said with a frown.
"Of course not."
Tang Shaoqing's expression instantly darkened. Compared to Huang Mao, his lackey, he knew much more about these Ruins.
After exploring the Ruins, the major Noble Families naturally dug up the historical records of the Cloud Sea Sect.
It was said that the Cloud Sea Sect Old Ancestor spent his final days within the Cloud Sea Sect, but during the previous sweep by the major Noble Families, they did not find the legacy of Cloud Sea Sect Old Ancestor Cheng Yuchuan.
Back then, the Cloud Sea Sect managed to cling to existence for several centuries after Cheng Yuchuan passed away, so the experts of the major Noble Families simply assumed that Cheng Yuchuan's legacy must have been used up.
After all, a Great Sect that was constantly declining would surely use up all its resources.
But now it seems that's not the case.
Although Tang Shaoqing hadn't entered the Spiritual Land, the spiritual energy erupting from it was already very telling.
Thinking of this, Tang Shaoqing's eyes grew excited.
Cheng Yuchuan was an expert at the Imperial Extreme Peak, so the inheritance he left behind must be an Imperial Rank Inheritance.
The strongest experts among their Second-rate Noble Families were only King Rank, and his Tang Family's Old Ancestor was only at the Initial King Rank. What Gu Xiao looked down upon would be an Unparalleled Treasure to the Tang Family.
He didn't act immediately because he was unsure of Gu Xiao's identity.
He was currently at the late Scholar Rank cultivation, yet he couldn't see through Gu Xiao at all. The other party was likely at the Peak Scholar Rank, or even Captain Rank.
Someone with high cultivation isn't necessarily a Noble Family Scion, but a Noble Family Scion's cultivation certainly won't be too low.
Therefore, Tang Shaoqing did not act rashly.
But it didn't matter.
Tang Shaoqing opened his Smart Wristband. On it was the picture he secretly took when Huang Mao had blocked Gu Xiao just now.
[Nightclub Boss]
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Third Young Master: Does anyone know this person?
Third Young Master: @Know-it-all
Three minutes later
Know-it-all: What? How did this person offend Young Master Tang?
Third Young Master: Stop with the nonsense. Is she or is she not in the circle?
Know-it-all: Relax, she's not in the circle. I've met the Young Masters and Young Ladies of all the families. She's not one of them.
The "circle" here naturally referred to the Noble Family Scions.