Trash Island.
The sun shone brightly here, and the sea breeze carried a scent of salt and decay, sweeping across the area.
The entire Trash Island seemed quite normal, not even slightly damaged.
However, the changes on the sea were significant, and all the creatures around had fled. Chen Xun wouldn't be able to fish here for the time being.
Their divine senses scanned the surroundings. It was too calm, so calm that it didn't seem like a great battle had occurred. There wasn't even any discussion about it; people were still noisily shopping online.
But the moment they appeared, Mo Fuyang had already arrived.
He looked somewhat excited. "Greetings to the three seniors and the young lady."
"Old Mo."
"Moo moo~"
"Uncle Fu."
"Hehe, Manager Mo."
Chen Xun and the others responded with smiles. This teleportation array was located in an ancient forest, where the light was dim and the atmosphere quite serene.
Black Bull had already placed his primordial spirit into the black coffin and buried it deep beneath Trash Island.
He had informed Chen Xun and the others about some of the events that had taken place here, so they weren't too surprised.
"Senior, Young Master Gu... Gu Lisheng has encountered some issues."
Mo Fuyang almost blurted out "Young Master Gu," as the imposing presence at the time had left quite a psychological impact on him. Who knew those absurd words he spoke were actually true!
"Oh?" Chen Xun's brow furrowed. He actually had many questions to ask him.
Like what Sky Dragon and Earth Tiger looked like, how they were summoned, and whether the million soldiers were really a million of such Sky Dragons, and so on...
He urgently needed some backing now, and he had high hopes for this Gu Lisheng. He could slowly repay the favors he owed, as he wasn't short on time, just opportunities.
Mo Fuyang looked a bit embarrassed, unsure of how to explain. "Senior, please wait a moment."
He took out a talisman and activated it with mana, sending it flying.
Before long.
Song Heng arrived in a hurry with Gu Lisheng, looking quite miserable. Song Heng was still calling out pitifully in mid-air, "Factory owner, I finally see you! I almost didn't make it!"
His small eyes darted around and then landed on Little Chi, who seemed to be smiling but not smiling, and he exclaimed with joy, "Brother Dog, you're finally back!"
Gu Lisheng followed behind, smiling awkwardly, and whispered, "Brother Song, which one is the factory owner, and why is there a black bull?"
Song Heng also whispered back, "Lisheng, don't speak for now. I'll introduce you to everyone."
Gu Lisheng took a deep breath and finally relaxed. He had heard that the factory owner was a Void Refinement expert, and he was only at the initial Elemental Infant phase. To survive in this trash heap, he would need to rely on them.
However, thinking of this, his gaze gradually became a bit fierce. He was the abandoned son of the Gu family, and one day he would return with a million soldiers!
Song Heng saw his expression and instantly guessed what he was thinking. But in the future, he really wouldn't have any background. That mysterious descent method seemed to be usable only once.
If they encountered danger again and Gu Lisheng rushed out, he would truly be dead.
Song Heng shook his head secretly. When that person left, he had instructed him to take good care of Gu Lisheng, but judging by his demeanor and actions, wasn't that Gu Lisheng himself?!
Was he entrusting someone to take care of himself? He didn't dare think too much about it and could only respond perfunctorily, as that person seemed quite familiar with Song Heng's character.
He sneered and disappeared into the void with Sky Dragon and Earth Tiger, leaving no trace as if they had never been there.
Logically, Song Heng should have been scared out of his wits upon seeing such powerful beings, but somehow, he wasn't afraid of them.
He even wanted to fart in their presence to vent some inexplicable anger.
But when it was all over, Gu Lisheng woke up completely amnesiac, as if he had just arrived at Trash Island.
Even his cultivation had fallen to the Elemental Infant phase, with a timid appearance, yet secretly harboring a spirited demeanor.
He was exactly the same as when he first came to Trash Island. When Song Heng asked him about his past, his answers were nonsensical, always ending with one sentence.
"Don't ask. If you ask, this young master is the abandoned son. When I ascend to the nine heavens, there will be a place for you."
However, after Song Heng figured everything out, he got excited and gave Gu Lisheng a good beating. The latter howled miserably, running away with his head in his hands, finally admitting he was just here to earn spirit stones.
But Song Heng didn't care about any of that. He just needed a legitimate reason to beat him up.
Now that Song Heng was in the Divine Transformation phase and Gu Lisheng in the Elemental Infant phase, with three hundred years in the western sea and three hundred years in the eastern sea, the advantage was his!
It was time for Master Dao to rise, with one word: fight!
Gu Lisheng felt he was being beaten for no reason, burning with anger, and secretly held a grudge, putting this fatty at the top of his kill list!
However, he seemed to know he had some memory lapses, so he obediently followed Song Heng around. The latter also took a day to help him reacquaint himself with Trash Island.
Especially that Brother Dog, Gu Lisheng was bewildered. It turned out he had an elder brother, and today he finally met him.
Gu Lisheng and Little Chi locked eyes, and a familiar scent gradually lingered in the air... wretched.
But Chen Xun and the others didn't look too pleased. The way Song Heng called them was like he was mourning, yet they were alive and well!
"Fat Song, what are you yelling about?!"
Little Chi roared towards the distant sky, exuding an imposing aura, "Come down quickly!"
Song Heng rubbed his belly, smiling, and hurriedly led Gu Lisheng down, bowing in front of Chen Xun and the others. "Greetings to the factory owner, Senior Black Bull, and the young lady!"
Little Chi stood in front, eyes wide open. That's it? Why not greet him? He was such a mighty and majestic lion.
Gu Lisheng followed beside, bowing and smiling awkwardly, not daring to speak, thinking to himself that these were the seniors of the trash factory, indeed imposing.
"We've troubled you during our absence."
Chen Xun smiled warmly, already considering them his own. "Gu Lisheng, do you remember me?"
Everyone's gaze followed, and although Gu Lisheng's appearance hadn't changed, he looked at them with a strong sense of unfamiliarity and humility.
Especially with his cultivation falling, Chen Xun and Black Bull were shocked. How could his life force not fade with such a drop in cultivation?!
He now felt as if he had been reborn, exactly the same as when he first arrived at Trash Island!
"Lisheng?" Little Chi also growled, eyes filled with confusion. What happened to him?
"Huh?"
Gu Lisheng trembled, not expecting to be called out suddenly. "I... I might have some memory issues, and I've forgotten a lot."
He lowered his head and laughed awkwardly, really having no impression, better off picking up trash.
"Factory owner, the situation is a bit special. Let me explain."
Song Heng saw the awkward atmosphere and quickly intervened. "Factory owner, may I have a word?"
Chen Xun nodded, and they moved aside, keeping some distance from Gu Lisheng, even setting up a soundproof barrier.
Song Heng began to recount the changes in Gu Lisheng over the past two days in detail.
Meanwhile, Gu Lisheng stood far away, and whenever their gaze swept over, he would bow and smile ingratiatingly, just like when he first arrived here.
Chen Xun's expression remained calm, knowing some of his internal conditions. He even forgot what he had just said, so this muddled state wasn't surprising.
But Little Chi was a bit worried, with concern in his eyes. This Gu Lisheng was his little brother; did he have to get to know him all over again?
"Then Gu Lisheng is in your hands," Chen Xun smiled, patting Song Heng's shoulder.
"Rest assured, factory owner, I'll keep him safe."
Song Heng's eyes showed rare seriousness and sincerity as he bowed. "I won't let him fall into danger."
"Moo!" Black Bull walked slowly to Song Heng's side, holding a storage bag in his mouth.
This was a token of gratitude prepared for them. Without their help during this crisis at the trash factory, it might have ended badly, at least with heavy losses.
Song Heng's eyes lit up. The cost of revealing his trump card this time wasn't small, almost the same as Gu Lisheng's.
But if his cultivation could improve, then it wouldn't be a problem.
"Thank you, Senior Black Bull!"
Song Heng shouted, taking a step back and bowing deeply. "Thank you, factory owner, for your kindness."
After accepting it, he began to secretly allocate it in his mind, not even knowing what was inside, just three shares.
Gu Lisheng, now with the lowest cultivation, as his 'blood brother,' should get the smallest share.
One share must be given to Brother Dog as a tribute. The road ahead was long, and he would have to rely on him a lot. The last share would be for himself...
As Song Heng thought about it, his big belly puffed out, and a wretched smile appeared on his lips.
Chen Xun stood at another spot, taking a deep look at Gu Lisheng, his eyes filled with indescribable meaning.
The latter's gaze was evasive, still unsure if he had truly lost his memory as Master Dao said.
Just as Chen Xun was about to speak, the Void Refinement disc suddenly transmitted a divine sense signal.
His eyes flashed like lightning as he quickly opened it, and a sharp voice like a blade came through:
"Brother Chen, you've been exposed. I'll send someone to Trash Island to get you in half an hour. We can't worry about anything else now; leave Xuanwei Heaven and head to Wild Heaven."
"What?!"
Chen Xun and the others were shocked. How could this be?!
