Am I, Gu, Wrong to Be Warm-Hearted and Care for the World?
Am I, Gu, Wrong to Be Warm-Hearted and Care for the World?
Gu Changge’s words made Ye Langtian pause slightly, but seeing the smile on Gu Changge’s face, he somewhat understood.
He decided to give Gu Changge this face and stopped pressing Chi Ling.
“Thank you, Brother Gu, for smoothing things over.”
Chi Ling hadn’t expected that at this moment, Gu Changge would actually step forward to help her out of the predicament. She glanced at him with some gratitude, and Gu Changge responded with a smile.
For a moment, Chi Ling didn’t quite know what to say.
But her impression of Gu Changge improved even more.
If Gu Changge hadn’t stepped forward, she would probably have been jointly confronted by all the other Young Prodigies in a moment.
After all, the matters Ye Ling was involved in were too significant—she alone couldn’t change anything.
No matter how much she refused to believe it, there was nothing she could do. One person’s strength was simply too insignificant.
Unless, at this moment, she could uncover the true identity of the Successor of Demonic Arts.
But that was far too difficult.
Chi Ling understood this point as well, feeling somewhat helpless and sighing inwardly.
Seeing Gu Changge step forward, the many Young Prodigies said nothing more at this point.
But in their hearts, they increasingly felt this matter was shrouded in suspicion—Ye Ling was the most likely culprit.
Bai Lie, the Young Master of the White Tiger Clan, had always been his sworn brother.
On the night of the banquet where Bai Lie was killed, Ye Ling and Bai Lie had seemingly had a conflict—something the Nine-Lives Gifted Lady Yin Mei could confirm.
Afterward, Bai Lie was brutally murdered, and Ye Ling had vanished without a trace ever since.
The timing was simply too coincidental.
If Ye Ling hadn’t done all this, why wouldn’t he dare show himself to prove his innocence?
It showed he had a guilty conscience.
None of the Young Prodigies present were fools—these things were obvious with a little thought.
It was just that they sensed Gu Changge seemed to be subtly defending Ye Ling, intentionally or not, so they didn’t say more.
On the Skyward Schloss’s territory, there was no need to offend Gu Changge over such a small matter.
Perhaps Gu Changge was merely acting as the host, sparing Chi Ling, the successor of the Vermilion Bird Clan, from too much embarrassment.
That was what they all speculated.
“Brother Gu, I shall take my leave first.”
At this point, Ye Langtian also rose, preparing to leave with his group of followers and Ye Liuli.
Taking time out today to attend the ceremony was already the greatest show of regard he could give Gu Changge.
Speaking of which, he had been under considerable pressure lately.
Ye Ling was, after all, a member of the Ye Family’s branch lineage. With such a huge incident occurring, not just the White Tiger Clan, but many other orthodoxies and powers were all watching closely.
If he didn’t handle this well, the Ye Family might not withstand the wrath of those orthodoxies and powers. Although they were an Ancient Immortal Race with deep and unfathomable foundations, they still couldn’t cover the sky with one hand.
There were simply too many things to consider in daily affairs.
Ye Langtian felt utterly overwhelmed, and his opinion of Ye Ling was worse than ever.
The other Young Prodigies also rose one after another to take their leave. After all, the Skyward Schloss’s opening of the Celestial Ancient Continent was far more important to them.
In the short term, even if they encountered Ye Ling, they had nothing to fear.
After all, Bai Lie’s death was most likely due to his familiarity with Ye Ling—caught off guard, he lost his life.
Watching everyone leave, Gu Changge smiled faintly and said, “Take care, everyone.”
Anyway, Ye Ling was already carrying this blame. Combined with today’s words, even if Ye Ling’s acquaintances wanted to defend him, it would be impossible.
After all, this small group before him consisted of successors and Holy Sons of various orthodoxies and powers—their words, actions, and thoughts could largely determine the behavior of the forces behind them.
With this, Gu Changge felt much more at ease.
His identity as the Successor of Demonic Arts would face no problems in the short term. This period was the best time for him to grow and strengthen himself.
Enlightened Noble Realm cultivation... though absurdly strong among his peers, above the Enlightened Noble Realm there were still the Enlightened King Realm, Quasi-Sacred Realm, Sacred Realm, and many other existences.
“In the Celestial Ancient Continent, there should be quite a few ancient corpses. Perhaps even an Immortal’s Corpse from the Celestial Ancient Times...”
“Tsk, if I encounter one then, it will be an indescribable fortuitous opportunity for me. And that Celestial Spirit about to emerge—I’ve been scheming over that matter for far too long.”
Various thoughts flashed through Gu Changge’s mind.
Moreover, he now guessed that Ye Ling probably hadn’t left Skyward Ancient City. For a Fortuitous One, methods of concealing one’s identity were too numerous to count—otherwise, he couldn’t have played the pig to eat the tiger all this way.
Ye Ling surely had no shortage of techniques to hide his Source and change his appearance.
When the time came, Ye Ling would definitely find a way to sneak into the Celestial Ancient Continent.
With that, Gu Changge had quite a few more countermeasures at hand—no, rather, he could dump more blame when the time came.
If Ye Ling wasn’t there then, things would be rather inconvenient.
Just then, a cool, crisp voice beside Gu Changge interrupted his thoughts.
“Having just arrived at your esteemed grounds, might Brother Changge show me around along the way? The Skyward Schloss is so vast and mysterious, with so many Godly Islands and immortal mountains—it truly captivates the heart.”
Chi Ling spoke, her snow-white, delicate, exquisite face carrying a hint of expectation, her earlier cold pride much restrained.
Though her figure appeared petite, she was actually about the same age as Gu Changge.
Her meticulous mind, in particular, surpassed that of many of the younger generation.
Asking to walk with Gu Changge wasn’t because she had any particular feelings for him.
She purely wanted to talk with him, to see if she could get some help from him.
After all, judging from his earlier words, Gu Changge also doubted that Ye Ling was the true Successor of Demonic Arts.
This made Chi Ling feel she had found a kindred spirit.
“Since Gifted Lady Chi Ling says so, I, Gu, would be more than happy to oblige.”
Gu Changge glanced at Chi Ling and smiled faintly, inwardly praising how interesting this was.
Chi Ling had actually taken the initiative to seek him out, saving him considerable effort.
“Then I’ll have to trouble Brother Changge.”
At that, Chi Ling also revealed a smile and left the place alongside Gu Changge.
Along the way, the two conversed.
Chi Ling appeared quite petite, like a young girl. Walking beside Gu Changge, she looked even more like a little sister than Gu Xianer did.
This scene fell into the eyes of Gu Xianer, who had been secretly watching Gu Changge from afar, leaving a bitter taste in her heart.
Her cold, proud little face showed a struggling expression, and then she transformed into a divine rainbow, returning to the mountain peak where she cultivated.
From now on, she would cultivate even harder, break through to the Honoured King Realm as soon as possible, and defeat Gu Changge fair and square before everyone—making this guy who had always looked down on her and bullied her regret it!
The grudge between her and him wouldn’t be settled so easily!
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“From what Brother Changge said today, could it be that you have some understanding of the Demonic Arts inheritance?”
On the road, Chi Ling couldn’t help but ask with some curiosity and confusion.
Back in the secret domain, Ye Ling had helped her. The two had fought side by side and obtained the opportunity known as the Fruit of Creation.
So she didn’t want Ye Ling to fall into such a predicament and wished to contribute her own modest strength to help clear Ye Ling of the suspicion of the Demonic Arts inheritance.
“I do know a little, though only from fragments of ancient texts. I’m aware of how terrifyingly harmful this Demonic Art is to the cultivation world. After all, everyone has the right to execute the Successor of Demonic Arts—this is known to all.”
Hearing this, Gu Changge smiled faintly, carrying a faint trace of amusement.
“Is that so? In that case, Brother Changge is quite the warm-hearted soul.” Hearing his answer, Chi Ling said with a smile.
After talking with Gu Changge for this while, she increasingly felt that his concern over the Demonic Arts matter was evident in his every word.
From Gu Changge’s words, she also sensed that he was full of doubts about Ye Ling being the Successor of Demonic Arts.
Gu Changge raised quite a few suspicious points she hadn’t thought of before, strengthening Chi Ling’s own conviction.
Ye Ling was absolutely wronged.
With Gu Changge’s help, Ye Ling might be able to wash away the injustice and suspicion.
When the time came, catching the real Successor of Demonic Arts wouldn’t be impossible either.
After all, Gu Changge’s current identity was both the successor of the Skyward Schloss and the Young Master of the Longevity Gu Family.
He was different from others—his words carried immense weight and credibility.
“Warm-hearted might be overstating it. I, Gu, simply don’t wish to plunge the people of this world into fire and water. After all, the Demonic Arts inheritance is truly too terrifying. Once it emerges into the world, it means a storm of blood will rise—the consequences would be unthinkable.”
“In such times of crisis, how can we cultivators sit idly by and do nothing?”
Hearing this, Gu Changge’s face showed a perfectly measured trace of worry, and then he shook his head with a smile. “I hope I’m merely overthinking. After all, throughout the ages, countless great calamities have been suppressed by the various orthodoxies and powers. The emergence of the Demonic Arts is but a wildfire that cannot be burned out.”
“Though Brother Bai Lie and I had some grievances between us, seeing him meet such an end, I can’t help but feel a pang of sorrow—when the rabbit dies, the fox grieves.”
“Brother Changge holds righteousness in his heart. Chi Ling truly admires you endlessly.”
Hearing Gu Changge’s speech, Chi Ling was deeply shaken in her heart, and couldn’t help but sigh with such emotion.
Her little face was filled with admiration for Gu Changge.
Among today’s younger generation, how many were like Gu Changge, caring for the cultivators of the world, holding the peace of all living beings in his heart?
“You flatter me, Miss Chi Ling. Actually, at first, I also suspected Ye Ling was the Successor of Demonic Arts.”
“But thinking it over carefully, none of these things were witnessed with my own eyes. Ye Ling dared to openly declare a challenge against me—he must be someone with a confident, competitive heart. How could such a person be the Successor of Demonic Arts?”
At this point, Gu Changge continued, offering a detailed analysis of Ye Ling. But the expression deep in his eyes grew increasingly intrigued.
However, Chi Ling noticed none of this—she kept nodding along.
Though she felt his words contained some exaggeration, she didn’t doubt his sincerity.
Earlier, when Gu Changge stepped forward before all the Young Prodigies to help her out of her predicament, Chi Ling’s impression of him had already been quite good.
Now, with Gu Changge speaking this way, it seemed perfectly normal to her.
Ye Ling was indeed a confident person who dared to compete.
“To be honest, Ye Ling’s character is indeed much as Brother Changge describes. That’s why I refuse to believe he’s any Successor of Demonic Arts.”
Chi Ling said with some emotion, “With Brother Changge’s help, clearing Ye Ling of the suspicion of the Demonic Arts inheritance shouldn’t be difficult.”
“When the time comes, perhaps the two of you could even become friends.”
“Oh? Is that so?” Hearing this, Gu Changge showed an interested expression.
“Someone as warm-hearted as Brother Changge—anyone at all could become friends with you.”
Chi Ling said with a pursed-lip smile, a rare smile appearing on her cold, proud face.
Gu Changge said nothing more, but inwardly he couldn’t help sneering.
Whether Ye Ling was a confident, competitive person, Gu Changge didn’t know.
But he knew that the Chi Ling before him was racking her brains for every possible way to clear Ye Ling of suspicion.
Going by how Chi Ling had described the process of her acquaintance with Ye Ling...
This reeked strongly of a classic trope.
If things continued this way, Chi Ling might even develop into part of Ye Ling’s harem or something.
This was the trope Gu Changge knew all too well.
Playing tropes, huh.
Gu Changge naturally loved it—and he could play them countless times better than the original script.
Didn’t Chi Ling want his help, thinking he was a steady, reliable companion she could cooperate with to clear Ye Ling’s name as the Successor of Demonic Arts?
Then Gu Changge would simply put on exactly that act.
I, Gu, am warm-hearted, care for the world, and love helping others—is there anything wrong with that?