Rise of the Alchemy God

Chapter 229: Guo Tao

.In a small shop on the outskirts of Tiān Shù Chéng, a boy no older than 15 was sweeping the shop's floor.

His name was Guo Tao, and he was a native of this city.

After the death of his parents several years ago, he and his sister were the only ones left.

To provide for her, he decided to take on any odd jobs he could find in the city, earning just enough for both of them.

Although life was difficult, he managed to overcome adversity one way or another,

until two years ago, when his sister fell ill.

Unable to afford any treatment, even the doctor he had tried so hard to convince to see her admitted that he had no idea of ​​her condition.

Despite his despair, Guo Tao had been tirelessly

Why would people of their stature stay at a place like this?

He began to think that perhaps asking them for help wasn't a good idea.

Everything about this situation felt too strange, and if there was one thing he had learned in recent years, it was to avoid troublesome situations.

But the thought that there might be even the slightest chance to cure his sister was hard to ignore.

"What if..."

Just as he was debating whether to leave, a calm voice sounded beside him.

"Are you lost?"

Hearing the man's voice, Guo Tao jumped in fright, taking a few steps back as he instinctively became alert.

"When did he get behind me?"

He was horrified at the fact that the man he had just seen enter the inn was now suddenly behind him.

Ethan, observing the boy's reaction, noticed something.

Just as Guo Tao was about to come up with any excuse, Ethan spoke.

"You can see my real form, can't you?"

Guo Tao wasn't sure what he meant but shook his head, thinking it was better not to reveal he had been following them.

But then he realized something.

If these two were truly who he thought they were, it wouldn't have been difficult for them to notice him.

With this thought, his expression darkened, his mind racing to find a way out of this situation.

Seeing the boy remain silent, Ethan took a step toward him and said,

"Why don't we have a little chat?"

Guo Tao felt a chill run down his spine at the man's smile.

He turned and ran for his life.

Unfortunately for him, he was far too slow, and inevitably, Ethan caught him.