Chapter 2035

Zhang Hao's attitude was very clear. It didn't seem like he was just making empty promises.

Gu Chen made his decision almost instantly. However, he wanted to understand this person more, so he continued to transmit his voice unhurriedly.

"There's something I'm very confused about. Brother Zhang must've come to the Sea Heaven Palace for this stone statue from the beginning. However, Brother Sheng and I appeared purely by accident. If Brother Sheng and I didn't help Hai Hong, or if Hai Hong didn't have a conflict with Jiang Beidou, how would Brother Zhang enter the Sea Heaven Palace?

"Also, if Brother Zhang's calculations are flawless, why would you pin your hopes on me? There should be other ways to obtain this stone statue, right?"

Zhang Hao gave off the feeling that he had come premeditated, but everything before was full of chance. If all of this was within Zhang Hao's calculations, then this person was almost as terrifying as the Great Prophet.

Zhang Hao seemed to be stunned for a moment before he laughed involuntarily. "Brother Chen, you're overthinking things. Before I came to Binhai City, I did want to enter the Sea Heaven Palace, but I didn't think of how to enter. Everything before was just because of the circumstances.

"If not for Hai Hong, I would've found a chance to visit the Eon Sea race. With my status as a true disciple of the Grand Qi Palace, this isn't difficult.

"In fact, I'm not even sure if I can find this item in the Sea Heaven Palace. I just wanted to try my luck. I have some luck. Originally, I wanted to steal this item, but Brother Chen must've noticed the situation here. Once it's stolen, it will immediately alarm the experts of the Eon Sea race. Although I'm confident, I don't want to cause such big trouble. "

"Can't you exchange it with something else? Brother Zhang, just buy it from the Eon Sea race. They might give you face. "

"Heh, Brother Chen, don't test me. I'll be frank with you. I don't want too many people to know that I obtained this item. If I buy it from the Eon Sea race directly, it will definitely attract a lot of attention. Moreover, the Eon Sea race might raise the price."

Zhang Hao's words were reasonable and basically answered the questions in Gu Chen's heart.

If it was just because of the circumstances, it meant that he didn't reveal any flaws. Indeed, he had worried too much.

As for Zhang Hao saying that he didn't want to attract attention was interesting. With his status as a true disciple of the Grand Qi Palace, why would he care about ordinary attention?

In that case, it was very likely that Zhang Hao was guarding against someone from within the Supreme Qi Palace …

Gu Chen gradually understood, so he no longer kept Zhang Hao in suspense. He replied, "I see. I'll accept Brother Zhang's favor."

Gu Chen readily agreed, but it was Zhang Hao who was surprised.

"Words alone are no proof. Brother Chen, why don't you state some specific conditions?"

The question Gu Chen asked just now showed that he was a meticulous person. It was reasonable to say that such a person would not easily trust others. The so-called favor was actually very vague. He had thought that Gu Chen would make specific requests or directly ask for benefits.

"Brother Zhang and I hit it off the moment we met. If we talk too much, it will hurt our relationship."

Gu Chen replied. His words were touching at first, but Zhang Hao was also a careful person, so he had an inexplicable premonition.

The less specific the request, the harder it was to return the favor …

This Chen Yunfei was just an elder of the Chen Clan. He shouldn't be able to cause any big trouble, right?

Zhang Hao thought to himself and said telepathically, "Then I'll have to trouble Brother Chen. After you get the stone statue, don't rush to give it to me. When we return to the Leaping Carp Tower, I'll personally visit you."

The meaning of these words was clearly to avoid the eyes and ears of the Sea Clan. Even Sheng Kuafu did not want him to know.

Gu Chen agreed. It was not a bad thing to be cautious. Moreover, when they returned, Zhang Hao would personally visit him. This was a clear sign of sincerity. He wanted to use his actions to tell the various forces in the Leaping Carp Tower that their relationship was not shallow.

Sheng Kuafu chose the treasure that he liked. It was an ancient palm-leaf fan with a jet-black body. He loved it so much that he could not put it down.

Gu Chen had chosen earlier than him. As Zhang Hao had wished, he chose the ugly stone statue.

As for the dagger that he had taken a fancy to, he naturally gave it up for the time being.

That dagger was definitely strange. Perhaps its value was far beyond his imagination.

However, there was not much time left for the meeting at the Heaven Plain Taoist Court. If he missed this opportunity to befriend Zhang Hao, it would be difficult for him to satisfy Zuo Chunqiu's initial request.

Therefore, he could only choose to give up on a dagger of unknown origin that even made him feel disgusted. If Zhang Hao was used well, it would definitely be worth it!

Seeing that Gu Chen had chosen an ugly stone statue, although Sheng Kuafu was curious, he did not ask much.

The choice of treasure might involve the mystery of everyone's orthodoxy. Not asking was a form of politeness and respect.

Before tonight, Sheng Kuafu might not have cared whether he was polite to Chen Yunfei or not. However, it was different now. Even he did not realize that he had unknowingly lowered his attitude.

Hai Xuan registered Gu Chen and Zhang Hao. She did not have any thoughts about the treasures they had taken away.

In fact, there was another floor in the Sea Heaven Palace. The treasures inside were the ones that the Sea Clan truly valued and could not bear to give to outsiders.

To put it bluntly, the Sea Clan did not care much about the treasures that the two of them had taken away.

When they left the Sea Heaven Palace and walked out of the protective formation, Hai Xuan secretly heaved a sigh of relief.

She was originally worried that Zhang Hao would secretly play some tricks. If that was the case, things would be a little troublesome.

Fortunately, he had always been well-behaved and was indeed just here to take a look.

On the way out of the Sea Heaven Palace, Gu Chen specially memorized the layout of this place. When he passed by the two elders at the palace gate, a golden light flashed in the depths of his eyes.

Hai Xuan sent the three of them outside the Sea Clan's city. The King Cuttlefish would be responsible for sending the guests back to the surface of the sea.

When they returned to the ship, Gu Chen and the others found that Jiang Beidou and Bao Yu were already there. However, the two of them were covered in injuries and lying unconscious on the deck.

Looking at their appearance, it was obvious that they had experienced a life and death battle with the terrifying sea beasts. Compared to the three of them, they were too horrible to look at.

"Take care, everyone. I believe we will meet again very soon."

Hai Xuan bade farewell to the three of them. Then, the King Cuttlefish carried the ship and floated upwards.

Zhang Hao sighed as he watched the magnificent underwater city gradually shrink in his field of vision. "Such beautiful scenery. This trip is really worth it."

Gu Chen nodded. The scenery at the bottom of the sea was indeed unique.

The two of them did not communicate further. Sheng Kuafu, on the other hand, was playing with the newly obtained treasures. He was completely unaware of the deal that the two of them had made in private.

The ship slowly rose. When it left the pitch-black bottom of the sea and broke through the surface of the water, the east had already broken through. A new day had arrived.

Gu Chen stood at the bow of the ship, bathing in the sea breeze. His black hair danced freely.

The plan to get close to Zhang Hao was smoother than expected. Next was the matter of Medusa.

Tonight, at the banquet held by the Secluded Parade Patriarch Society, the important figures of the Dark World would gather!

He and Medusa were about to meet again after a hundred years.