This Pot Is Definitely Getting Shouldered—A Belly Full of Wicked Schemes
This Pot Is Definitely Getting Shouldered—A Belly Full of Wicked Schemes
“Regarding this matter, how much does Brother Ye know?”
Gu Changge spoke casually, as if discussing something utterly trivial.
As he spoke, he raised his cup and tilted the wine from the white jade vessel into his mouth, revealing a somewhat appreciative expression. “This wine is quite good.”
Yue Mingkong froze slightly. Looking at that incomparably handsome face, her back was instantly drenched in cold dread.
Others might not know, but she knew perfectly well.
Gu Changge was the true successor of the Taboo Demonic Arts.
In her previous life, he had pulled this kind of framing scheme plenty of times.
And every single time, she had foolishly believed him, never harboring the slightest suspicion toward Gu Changge.
But now, witnessing all of this with her own eyes, she only felt her palms growing cold, faintly beading with sweat.
Amid casual conversation and wine, with just a single offhand sentence, Gu Changge had effortlessly hurled this calamity onto Ye Ling’s head.
Although Yue Mingkong also wanted to kill Ye Ling and seize his fortuitous opportunities, compared to Gu Changge’s methods...
Everything she had done was like a minor sorcerer in the presence of a great one—utterly incomparable, without the slightest grounds for comparison.
She had always known Gu Changge’s methods were terrifying.
But only upon witnessing them firsthand did she understand that this terror seeped out naturally through his every word, every gesture, every movement.
At this moment, Yue Mingkong’s back was filled with cold dread. She absolutely could not let Gu Changge find out that she knew he possessed the Immortal-Devouring Demonic Art.
Otherwise, she would die without a burial place, and no one would be able to save her.
Her advantage as a regressor was utterly useless before Gu Changge.
“This wine is good. Mingkong, have a taste.”
Just then, while all sorts of thoughts flashed through Yue Mingkong’s mind, Gu Changge suddenly brought the wine cup to her lips and said with a smile.
“Why does your complexion look a bit off, and your hand is a little cold? Are you feeling unwell?”
Seeing Gu Changge’s seemingly concerned manner, at any other time, Yue Mingkong would certainly have been delighted and moved.
But now she only felt dazed, not even knowing what to say.
“Changge, I’m fine.” Yue Mingkong shook her head and said softly, revealing no further abnormality.
Gu Changge nodded, his smile unchanged, and said meaningfully, “Good, as long as you’re fine.”
He knew Yue Mingkong had probably guessed his intentions, which was why she was somewhat shaken.
As for this little trick of diverting disaster eastward, Gu Changge was naturally all too familiar with it.
He carried no psychological burden whatsoever in doing it—it was simply something done at whim, as easily as lifting a finger.
Yue Mingkong, in the end, was just a woman. Although she could be iron-blooded and forceful in certain respects, that too had been forced upon her by circumstances.
How could she compare to him, born to eat the rice bowl of a villainous boss, his head stuffed full of every kind of scheme and intrigue?
This matter could only be described as far too convenient for Gu Changge.
The reason he had come to Skyward Ancient City to handle affairs was because Yin Mei had recently been searching for various cultivation resources for him, and a slip-up occurred—some forces took notice, causing panic and commotion in quite a few places.
Gu Changge hadn’t said anything to her about it.
When you walk by the river often, your shoes are bound to get wet.
No matter how well hidden, traces and flaws would eventually show.
Gu Changge had still been pondering how to resolve this problem.
And then Ye Langtian conveniently walked right into it, even bringing up Ye Ling to him.
Wasn’t this a scapegoat delivered right to his door?
As for how to dump the pot onto Ye Ling’s head, Gu Changge had already thought up quite a few methods, each one guaranteed to be flawless and impossible to pick apart.
Ye Langtian was slightly stunned at this moment. Seeing Gu Changge and Yue Mingkong conversing so intimately without regard for others, he couldn’t help but smile. “The affection between Brother Gu and Princess Mingkong is truly enviable.”
By now, Yue Mingkong’s expression had returned to normal. Hearing this, she smiled faintly, poised and gracious, saying nothing.
She was thinking that perhaps she had been too jittery, seeing danger in every rustle of grass.
Gu Changge’s recent actions, though still driven by various interests, were already far better toward her than in her previous life, and their relationship had improved considerably.
And just now, when he noticed her palm was sweating and cold, Gu Changge had gently squeezed it to comfort her.
She didn’t know whether Gu Changge had sensed something.
But this kind of attentive care was truly... very effective on her.
Meanwhile, Ye Langtian continued, “This recent matter has indeed left many forces on edge. Quite a few prodigies with decent talent have suddenly gone missing.”
“The key point is that their cultivation wasn’t very high, so no one noticed anything at first. But now that it’s suddenly blown up, many cultivators have realized the number of missing cultivators is no small figure.”
“And most importantly, the tombs of certain orthodoxies have been dug up, and some of the ancient corpses within have vanished.”
As the successor of the Ye Family, if he wanted to investigate these matters, it was still quite easy for him.
Of course, the main reason was that a few days ago, the biological grandson of an elder from a great clan had suddenly disappeared. That elder searched everywhere but found nothing.
That grandson of his had only just begun traveling the world and had never made enemies with anyone, yet he vanished without a trace, like a stone sinking into the sea.
The Beyond was so vast—the number of cultivators who disappeared each day was simply countless.
Disappearing for various reasons was nothing strange: encountering a Space Rift, accidentally stumbling into a battle between experts and being killed by the shockwaves...
But that elder had discovered clues. In the shadows, a force was searching everywhere for prodigies with decent talent, starting from the Inner Domain of the Beyond, spreading across the various heavens, and extending toward the Middle Domain and Outer Domain.
Once this matter blew up, it immediately shocked, unsettled, and even terrified many forces.
“This matter seems to match what I’ve learned as well.”
Hearing this, Gu Changge nodded, revealing a contemplative expression.
Then, he fixed his gaze on Ye Langtian and asked directly, “Does Brother Ye think this might be related to a certain Taboo Inheritance that vanished into the River of Time, destroyed by the combined efforts of many orthodoxies?”
Gu Changge asked frankly, getting straight to the point. After all, being hesitant about this matter would only seem strange.
“Brother Gu means...?”
At these words, a sharp glint immediately flashed through Ye Langtian’s eyes.
Actually, Gu Changge didn’t need to spell it out—he had thought it very likely as well. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have caused such widespread panic.
He hadn’t brought it up first only because he felt the matter was too terrifying to even imagine.
Those four words, “Taboo Inheritance,” were enough to convey how horrifying the implications were.
In the Beyond today, no one dared utter those words. That was how the name “taboo” came to be.
“If my guess is correct, the Taboo Inheritance has likely emerged into the world again. It’s like weeds—wildfire cannot burn it all away, and the spring wind blows it back to life. No matter how many times it’s destroyed, it will revive once more,” Gu Changge said with a calm expression.
As he spoke these words, Yue Mingkong felt as though he were heralding something.
After all, the Gu Changge before her was the true master of the Taboo Inheritance.
And everything he had said so far was merely a lead-up—what came next was the real point.
“Brother Gu truly thinks the same as I do.”
Hearing this, Ye Langtian nodded with a somewhat emotional expression, suddenly feeling that Gu Changge was truly a kindred spirit, someone who thought along the same lines as him. He couldn’t help but feel a sense of mutual appreciation between kindred souls.
Of course, he naturally had no idea that Gu Changge was saying all this merely to borrow his mouth to spread the word.
That way, who would be the first to suspect Gu Changge?
That was simply impossible.
“If that’s really the case, then the timing of the Taboo Inheritance’s emergence is far too coincidental.” At this point, Gu Changge spoke again, his calm expression carrying a pensive air, as if mulling something over.
“Brother Gu, tell me—could Ye Ling’s sudden rise be connected to this matter?”
Hearing this, Ye Langtian simply asked directly.
His expression carried some confusion; clearly, he had given this careful thought.
“I’ve investigated quite a bit about Ye Ling. He has no background and no resources, and he isn’t valued within the branch family. So why is his cultivation able to suppress his entire generation of peers, nearly catching up to the likes of us...”
“This matter is indeed too coincidental. It seems I must take it even more seriously.”
Hearing this, Gu Changge’s expression remained composed, but inwardly he praised—brilliant. Ye Langtian was already speculating entirely in the direction he had hoped for.
From now on, Ye Ling’s days wouldn’t be so comfortable.
Of course, at this point, the matter still needed his helping push.
“Brother Gu, this matter is of great importance. I must take my leave first—I have to report this to my clan. We’ll meet again after the Celestial Ancient Continent opens.”
Subsequently, Ye Langtian’s expression shifted between gloom and uncertainty, and he prepared to take his leave with Ye Liuli.
“Take care, Brother Ye.”
Gu Changge wore a calm smile and cupped his hands in farewell.
Soon after Ye Langtian left, the divine pavilion fell quiet for a time.
Gu Changge wore a thoughtful expression, glancing out toward the street.
Yue Mingkong said nothing either. Her picturesque, immortal countenance stared at Gu Changge, her lustrous white face seeming to shimmer with light, breathtakingly beautiful, as if trying to see right through him.
“What is it? You look at your husband like this every day—are you still not used to it?”
Gu Changge suddenly chuckled softly, taking her small hand in his again as he asked.
Yue Mingkong’s beautiful eyes looked at him as she shook her head. “Your methods are too terrifying.”
“There’s nothing terrifying about it. Ye Ling will die sooner or later—this way is just easier.” Gu Changge laughed. “Besides, isn’t your husband helping you kill him?”
Yue Mingkong let out a nasal humph, clearly scornful and disbelieving of this claim.
What did he mean, helping her? He made it sound so nice, but when the time came, all the benefits would surely end up in his hands, and at most she’d be left some soup to sip.
When cooperating with Gu Changge, don’t even dream of gaining any extra advantage from him.
Even if she was his fiancée, it made no difference.
It had to be said, Yue Mingkong now understood Gu Changge thoroughly indeed.
“A belly full of wicked schemes—how many of your words can even be believed?” Yue Mingkong couldn’t be bothered with him anymore and began pondering what methods Ye Ling had possessed in her previous life. Having suffered a loss once, she was much more cautious now.
“Next, we just wait and enjoy the show.”
Gu Changge smiled.
...
Meanwhile, in a remote ancient city to the east of Skyward Ancient City.
“Big Brother Bai Lie, I really must thank you for the cultivation resources you’ve provided all this time. Without them, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
Inside a tall pavilion, several young prodigies were drinking and conversing. Among them, a black-clothed young man with a pendant hanging around his neck was none other than Ye Ling.
As he spoke, he raised a toast to Bai Lie before him, offering heartfelt thanks.
Bai Lie’s aura was astonishing, his blood vitality like a furnace. Sitting in the center, he made the young prodigies present dare not underestimate him, holding him in great awe.
After all, Bai Lie was the successor of the White Tiger Clan among the Ancient Royal Families—his status was far beyond theirs. His presence here was clearly out of respect for Ye Ling.
“Hahaha, Brother Ye Ling, you’re too polite. Why stand on ceremony between us?”
Bai Lie was clearly in high spirits, already tipsy, his words full of boldness.
Suddenly, his face lit up with joy as he felt the Communication Rune in his bosom grow slightly warm—clearly, his fiancée Yin Mei was contacting him.
This delighted Bai Lie greatly, since Yin Mei rarely took the initiative to contact him.
“One look and it’s obvious the sister-in-law is contacting Big Brother! Big Brother, hurry and see what the message says!”
Ye Ling was clearly well-informed about Bai Lie’s affairs. Seeing this, he couldn’t help but smile and tease.
He knew full well how much Bai Lie adored that fiancée of his.
That address of “sister-in-law” made Bai Lie feel comfortable all over!
His grin grew even wider as he hurriedly checked the message in the Communication Rune, then laughed, “Hehehe, Yin Mei says she happens to have business taking her away from the Skyward Schloss, and she’s free today—she can meet me.”