Upon hearing Jiang Qiong’s words, Gu An frowned and then sighed, “How can I persuade you? It’s true that Su Han was indeed forced to death by the Ghost Mother of Ephemera.”
That year, when Su Han was pursued and had no choice but to follow the Ghost Mother of Ephemera, she taught him the Defying Fate Divine Skill. Before his death, he transferred his cultivation level to Zhen Qin, helping Zhen Qin to be reborn. After so many years, Zhen Qin always remembered the hatred in her heart.
Gu An had long severed the master-disciple relationship with Su Han and had even saved him, owing Su Han nothing, so he did not plan to take revenge for Su Han.
Moreover, the Ghost Mother of Ephemera had already pledged allegiance to him. If not for his arrangement, how could the Ghost Mother of Ephemera have helped Jiang Qiong establish the Juhua Sect?
Gu An would not help Zhen Qin kill the Ghost Mother of Ephemera but would ensure her survival.
Perhaps it was unfair to the Ghost Mother of Ephemera, but there was no helping it. In Gu An’s heart, Zhen Qin was definitely more important than the Ghost Mother of Ephemera.
Out of his first batch of Medicine Valley Disciples, only Zhen Qin was still alive, and since she was very filial to him, how could he not favor her?
Jiang Qiong frowned and said, “The Ghost Mother of Ephemera is now the Deputy Sect Master of the Juhua Sect; it’s impossible for me to confront her.”
“There’s no need. Everyone has their own grudges. Your protection of Zhen Qin’s life is enough; thank you.”
Gu An spoke earnestly and then raised his hand to salute Jiang Qiong.
Jiang Qiong snorted and said, “What thanks? Your business is my business. I quite like that girl Zhen Qin too. Once I’m strong enough, I’ll help her slaughter the Ghost Mother of Ephemera.”
Gu An was taken aback and asked, “Do you have a grudge against her?”
“No grudge, but if I had to choose between you and her, I would definitely choose you. However, these are all things for later, once I have the ability,” Jiang Qiong shook her head.
Afterwards, she talked about the insights she gained in the Jiuyuan World.
Since her journey in the Jiuyuan World, she had many revelations during her cultivation, particularly about divination.
She could now peer into the cause and effect of mortals to deduce their fate.
She was curious if Gu An had gained anything.
Gu An replied that he had, but his fortunes were not as great as hers, which left her slightly disappointed.
After night had fallen, Jiang Qiong took Gu An to the Eight Scenic Caves.
“Why insist on going to the Eight Scenic Caves? Just stay at my Third Medicine Valley. Now that you’re a giant of the Righteous Path, having formed an alliance with Supreme Sect, they won’t stop you from entering Supreme Sect.”
Walking through the forest, Gu An couldn’t help asking.
Jiang Qiong, holding his right wrist, didn’t look back and said, “The Eight Scenic Caves are our home.”
“What home? You want to live in a coffin?”
Hearing Gu An’s words, Jiang Qiong couldn’t help but turn around and glare at him.
In the end, Gu An couldn’t resist Jiang Qiong and was pulled into the Eight Scenic Caves with her.
It wasn’t until noon the next day that Gu An finally returned to the Third Medicine Valley.
As he arrived at his own loft, Ji Xiaoyu stepped out of the door.
Forty years ago, Ji Xiaoyu had returned. Her understanding of the Way of Cause and Effect far surpassed that of An Xin, Long Qing, Ye Lan, and others. Gu An could feel the force of cause and effect growing stronger within her.
“Who did you fool around with last night?” Ji Xiaoyu stared at Gu An, asking with a somewhat cold voice.
Gu An looked at her and replied, “With an old friend. When I knew her, you weren’t even born yet. If not for her guidance, where would I be today?”
His words were no joke; Jiang Qiong had taught him so much.
Among them, the Demon Shadow Divine Skill was the most important. Under Gu An’s enhancement, this skill could now isolate cause and effect.
Reaching the Immortal Path Realm, many would start to delve into divination techniques, and to rise to the Carefree Primordial Immortal Realm was to study the Way of Cause and Effect. Without Jiang Qiong’s Demon Shadow Divine Skill, perhaps Gu An’s true cultivation level would have been discovered long ago.
Hearing his words, Ji Xiaoyu’s expression softened, and she was about to continue speaking but was preempted by him.
“Focus on your immortal cultivation, and don’t bother with the affairs of mortal romance.”
Having said that, Gu An quickly ascended the stairs.
Ji Xiaoyu watched him go up, her eyebrows tightly furrowed.
As Gu An entered the room, ready to close the door, Ji Xiaoyu appeared out of nowhere, pressing her hand against the door.
“What are you doing?” Gu An frowned at Ji Xiaoyu, a look of fear on his face.
Ji Xiaoyu stepped forward expressionlessly, startling him into stepping back.
Bang!
After Ji Xiaoyu entered the room, the door closed heavily behind her.
Gu An kept retreating until he reached the table, looking at Ji Xiaoyu’s expressionless face with trepidation.
What did this woman want to do?
Was she going to hit him or was she trying to learn from Jiang Qiong?
Just thinking about last night’s chaos gave Gu An a headache.
Sigh!
Why were so many women interested in him?
Even if he refused, it wouldn’t work.
Ji Xiaoyu walked up to him and said, “Over these years, I’ve been delving into the Way of Cause and Effect and have discovered that your disciple Long Qing has extraordinary karma. Where exactly did you find him? Do you know his true identity?”
Hearing this, Gu An asked in astonishment, “Extraordinary karma? What do you mean? What’s wrong with him? Could he be the reincarnation of a Heavenly Demon?”
Ji Xiaoyu scrutinized Gu An’s expression, feeling that he did not seem to be lying.
Her expression softened as she said, “Whether he is a Heavenly Demon or not is yet to be determined. You keeping him by your side is sure to bring you disaster. Otherwise, hand him over to me, or let Shen Xinzi take him to the Bitter Sea Buddha Sect.”
“That doesn’t seem right. He’s grown up in the Third Medicine Valley since he was a child. How could I possibly drive him away?” Gu An frowned.
Ji Xiaoyu took a deep breath and said, “His lineage is not simple; I can feel that my Primordial Daoist Talisman is very wary of his karma and unwilling to intervene. I’m not joking. Don’t you want to live in peace forever?”
Gu An thought to himself, of course his lineage isn’t simple; he’s my descendant from a past life!
Gu An asked, “Does that elder also know about this?”
He was referring to the Sun and Moon Netherworld Emperor.
That rascal was still inside the house recuperating and did not eavesdrop on their conversation.
“Perhaps,” Ji Xiaoyu replied, her face showing some impatience, unsure if it was because of Long Qing or Jiang Qiong.
Gu An clenched the Fate Determining Pen in his hand and, after hesitating for a moment, said, “No, I can’t abandon him. He sees me as a father; how could I banish him? So what if there’s a great karma? Maybe by the day I die, he will not have faced his karmic retribution yet.”
Looking at Gu An’s determined face, Ji Xiaoyu felt frustrated. Why was this man so stubborn?
“What if he brings catastrophe to the entire Medicine Valley, or even to the Supreme Sect?” Ji Xiaoyu asked with suppressed anger.
Gu An said sternly, “Your karma is not simple, either. If you encountered trouble, would I have to avoid you to prevent misunderstandings?”
“Impossible! I can’t do it! I, Gu An, am not that kind of person!”
His words rang with conviction, causing Ji Xiaoyu’s expression to soften.
Indeed, women will be women, always finding an excuse to get going.
Gu An was sure that Ji Xiaoyu was simply jealous of Jiang Qiong.
Ji Xiaoyu huffed, “You always say nice things. If that day really comes, I bet you’ll run faster than anyone.”
Gu An clutched his chest, feigning heartache, and said, “You actually think that of me…”
Ji Xiaoyu couldn’t help but smother a laugh, giving him a look. She walked beside Gu An, a book appearing in her hand, which she placed on the table.
Gu An fixed his eyes on it.
It only had one character.
Dragon!
Ji Xiaoyu explained, “This is a book I dreamed of in my past life. The Reincarnation Path Emperor was even holding it. It records the evolution of a family clan. You like this kind of book, don’t you? Take a look, but do not spread it around.”
Gu An couldn’t help asking, “Dragon? It wouldn’t be related to Long Qing, would it?”
Ji Xiaoyu did not elaborate and turned to leave.
When she closed the door this time, she wasn’t as forceful, gently shutting it.