Light Fortress
Chapter 229 - 210 Token

Chapter 229: Chapter 210 Token

The surname Gu is actually quite common in the East Continent.

But in Changye City, this surname... has an extraordinary significance.

Mr. Gu Changzhi, the only person in the East Continent to join the supreme seat with the power of fire, has been asleep for nearly twenty years in Changye City. During these two decades of rapid development, Changye established Qingzhong and thereby became the largest district of East State Jiangbei. In the background of all these developments, one can vaguely sense the influence of an ancient nobility.

The Gu family.

Long before nurturing a beacon of hope for humanity like Gu Changzhi, this age-old colossal clan already held a firm grip on the economic and cultural lifelines of Jiangbei.

"...Please come in."

Cui Zhongcheng sat upright and dignified, adjusting his posture and leaning back slightly, scrutinizing the Gu Family Envoy who had traveled all the way to Da Du.

A young man with soft and handsome features and a high ponytail slowly pushed open the wooden door of the office. He was clad in a retro-styled shoulder cloak and the corners of his lips bore a gentle smile.

"Mr. Little Cui, my surname is Gu, named Gu Nanfeng," he got straight to the point and said, "The family has stationed me in the North Continent, guarding the borderlands for eight years. On my return to the East Continent, I made a special trip to Da Du... with the hope of meeting you as soon as possible before the Awakening Bill ends."

"Interesting..." Cui Zhongcheng had hung up the phone, so Councilman Zhao couldn’t hear the contents of the conversation at this moment, and currently, no third person knew about the occurrence of this conversation.

The first sentence of Gu Nanfeng held a lot of information.

After Mr. Gu Changzhi fell into slumber, the Gu family had become divided with many differing voices, not as united as before... There was a time when disputes and struggles over the primary and secondary powers in Changye City occurred. It was during those times that Da Du District came to know a piece of news in a hushed manner, that the Gu family had sent many of their young elites into the military fortresses in the North Continent.

Mr. Gu Changzhi was once revered as the War God by thousands in the North Continent... It’s said that in the most difficult times in the Fortress, he stepped forward and turned the tide.

Consequently, he formed an extremely close comrade-in-arms relationship with the Empress.

When the East Continent was at its poorest and most desolate, there came many orders and trade requests from the North Continent Fortress every year, hoping that East State Jiangbei could assist the Fortress in the research and development of energy, power machinery, and military readiness. This undoubtedly supplied the East Continent with fresh blood, and it was also a guarantee made by the Empress for Mr. Gu Changzhi.

Mr. Gu Changzhi slept.

And still, in the Gu family, there were a few who could speak with authority.

If they wanted to board the ship of the North Continent’s strong military force, the entire East Continent would have to rely on the Gu family to pull strings.

Da Du, because of its low-key policies in recent years, had even refrained from making any direct statements on the matter of the Awakening Bill... Almost nobody knew who the future chosen leader of Changye City would be, but it wasn’t hard to guess that this "leader" was definitely treading the same path Mr. Gu Changzhi had in the North Continent.

"If Changye has its own ideas about the bill... you can directly propose them in the council," Cui Zhongcheng replied in a business-like manner. "Even if you are to be the future Head of the Gu family, seeking me out in person, Huazhi will not change its stance."

Gu Nanfeng just smiled.

The reason why Changye was reluctant to publicly express its views on the bill was actually quite simple... Those currently leading Changye City couldn’t see clearly what impact the future course of the bill might have, and the city’s delicate ecology decided that no one was willing to stand up and take responsibility for their words and actions. After Qingzhong was established, peace had been restored amidst a series of internal struggles, and the entire city of Changye was balanced carefully on a scale, with every person involved tacitly agreeing not to break the silence... until someone capable of withstanding the pressing weight of the heavens awoke. Until then, everyone would observe quietly and await changes.

"I’ve come to you... not because of the bill. Since Changye has chosen to sit back, we won’t exert undue pressure," Gu Nanfeng said softly. "I’ve come to you... because I want to convey a piece of information."

"What is it?"

"So far, this message is only circulating among a few key decision-makers in Changye... It’s absolutely confidential to the outside world," Gu Nanfeng paused before continuing, "It’s now confirmed... Mr. Gu Changzhi, sleeping in Qingzhong, is not dead, he still has consciousness."

"???"

Cui Zhongcheng’s pupils shook.

Since the establishment of Qingzhong, Mr. Gu Changzhi had still not awakened, and according to the Tomb Ghost now being forced to toil in the ninth layer of Huazhi Underground, the whole Five Continents were very interested in the life and death of Mr. Gu Changzhi... But after Qingzhong was established, Extraordinary Essence was absorbed in large quantities, and even the Divine Throne couldn’t sense Mr. Gu Changzhi’s presence.

Long ago in Central Continent, there was a very famous quantum scientist with the surname Xue.

Mr. Xue once conducted an experiment with a box and a cat. Before the box was opened, no one knew whether the cat was alive or dead... To make an inappropriate comparison, Qingzhong is like that box, and Mr. Gu Changzhi is the cat inside it.

"You... are certain? What evidence do you have?"

When Cui Zhongcheng spoke, he realized his voice had clearly changed, becoming very hoarse.

If a third party were listening in, they would find it inconceivable because such a reaction was very rare indeed... Even the sudden change during the alternate council member ceremony didn’t cause Mr. Little Cui to show astonishment or bewilderment.

Seeing the look that appeared on Cui Zhongcheng’s face, Gu Nanfeng smiled.

Proving a person’s death is actually not an easy task.

Rumors had been circulating outside for many years... but in the council, a cautiously subtle term "sleeping" was still used to describe the disappearance of Mr. Gu Changzhi.