Did I Hit Gu Changge's Sore Spot? I, Gu Xianer, Find This Delicious
Did I Hit Gu Changge’s Sore Spot? I, Gu Xianer, Find This Delicious
Of course, a mere third of a Celestial Herb like this was still hard to compare with a true Celestial Herb.
Especially since it was only in Divine Spirit form—its effects were only slightly better than some ordinary Heavenly Herbs.
Ye Ling himself probably never imagined that this old turtle would turn out to be a Celestial Herb.
“Master, outside these ruins, Xianer-xiaojie requests an audience.”
As Gu Changge finished digesting the medicinal power of this third of a Celestial Herb, countless thoughts flashed through his mind.
Suddenly, the voice of one of his followers came from outside.
“Gu Xianer? She actually came?”
Gu Changge narrowed his eyes slightly. Honestly, he was a bit surprised.
Though on second thought, given Gu Xianer’s personality, she really would do something like this.
“Looks like she’s still worried about this good big brother’s injuries. What a sharp-tongued but soft-hearted little tsundere.”
The corners of Gu Changge’s mouth couldn’t help but curl into a meaningful smile, and then he said, “Let her in.”
He could also take this opportunity to make use of his feigned injury.
The trials on the Celestial Ancient Continent were nearing their end, and the Celestial Gate would likely appear soon.
Gu Xianer had come to find him of her own accord.
This was a perfect opportunity.
......
Outside the ruins, Gu Xianer’s expression was cold and clear, carrying an aloof, iceberg-like pride.
Her face was exquisitely flawless, shimmering with luster, her eyes glistening like gemstones.
Dressed in a long cyan gown, she stood tall and graceful, appearing ethereally beautiful.
She had already learned of Gu Changge’s current whereabouts from various Cultivators.
After his battle with the Successor of Demonic Arts, Gu Changge had been severely injured and ultimately chose this place to recuperate.
When she arrived here, several divine senses had already swept over her, seeking to probe and confirm her identity.
This made Gu Xianer’s heart tighten slightly.
It seemed Gu Changge’s injuries were real—otherwise, the area wouldn’t be on such high alert, as if every blade of grass were an enemy soldier.
After the incident with the Ancient Sea Palace, many young prodigies had learned of her identity and knew her relationship with Gu Changge was anything but ordinary.
So no one gave her any trouble.
“Xianer-xiaojie, please come in. Master is waiting for you in the hall.”
Soon, the creature that had gone to report returned and spoke respectfully.
It led Gu Xianer forward.
Gu Xianer followed.
She maintained a cold, indifferent, unconcerned expression on her face, but in reality, she was secretly surveying the surroundings of the ruins.
There were even more Cultivators here, and all of them had powerful auras.
Clearly, during this time, Gu Changge had gained even more followers, and his forces had grown even more terrifying.
In contrast, she had always been alone—except for a single Big Red Bird.
If she harbored even a shred of malice toward Gu Changge...
This place would instantly become a dragon’s pool and tiger’s den.
At this moment, she deeply felt the terror of Gu Changge’s power.
Yet one after another, those powerful auras, upon seeing her, couldn’t help but show reverence.
This left Gu Xianer slightly astonished.
The Cultivators and creatures closer to the depths were clearly more valued by Gu Changge—it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call them his confidants.
Yet these people were so respectful toward her?
Was it Gu Changge’s order, or had they misunderstood her relationship with him?
Realizing this, Gu Xianer pondered in her heart.
At the same time, she confirmed one thing... Gu Changge had never told anyone about their hostile relationship.
This made Gu Xianer’s emotions incredibly complicated... there was even a trace of joy she couldn’t explain.
“Gu Changge really is hiding something from me. All this time, although he’s bullied me with various methods, he’s never truly harbored killing intent...”
Gu Xianer’s cold gaze swept over the surroundings, further solidifying her earlier suspicions.
The events of that year hid many unknown secrets.
Gu Changge was someone who knew—perhaps even a party involved.
He just wouldn’t tell her.
Moreover, Gu Changge’s goal was to temper her, to make her stronger... strong enough to even defeat and kill him.
During this time, Gu Xianer had sorted out the crux of the matter. Based on everything that had happened recently, she had figured out Gu Changge’s purpose.
Gu Changge would hone her, but he wouldn’t kill her.
As for why he did this... she didn’t know yet.
Gu Xianer planned to investigate this matter thoroughly after leaving the Celestial Ancient Continent.
Before this, the conviction supporting her cultivation was revenge—constantly growing stronger to defeat Gu Changge, her great enemy.
But now, revenge was no longer so important to her.
This was a bone-digging feud with a hidden purpose.
She desperately wanted to understand the secrets of that year; she didn’t want to be kept in the dark forever.
“Is Gu Changge’s injury very serious?” Gu Xianer spoke up at this moment, unable to resist asking the creature leading the way.
“Xianer-xiaojie should see for herself. Master has been keeping to himself lately. As servants, we haven’t even been able to see him once.”
“I imagine Master’s injuries are quite severe—otherwise, he wouldn’t be like this.”
Hearing this question, the creature leading the way gave a bitter smile, then explained with a sigh.
“Thank you for telling me.” Gu Xianer nodded.
Soon, she was brought before a magnificent palace.
The setting sun’s afterglow spilled over it, giving it a sacred feeling, like a celestial palace descended upon the mortal world.
“Xianer-xiaojie, Master is inside.”
The guiding creature took its leave.
Honestly, Gu Xianer suddenly felt a bit nervous now.
She didn’t know why she was nervous.
After all, this counted as her first time meeting Gu Changge alone.
Whenever the two had met before, there were always others around.
Which meant... the two of them would face each other openly.
“If my guess is wrong, even if Gu Changge tries to kill me, I’m confident I can handle it at this point. No need to fear him.”
Gu Xianer told herself this in her heart.
Boom!
Just as her thoughts were wandering, the palace doors before her suddenly swung open, and dense celestial mist billowed out.
Within, it seemed like a paradise on earth.
Gu Changge’s expression was calm and composed. Dressed in loose white robes, he sat in the center of the palace, as if... waiting for her arrival.
“Since Xianer is here, why not come in?”
At this moment, a faint smile appeared on Gu Changge’s face as he looked at Gu Xianer outside the palace and spoke thus.
Only, paired with his pale complexion and bloodless lips, it gave off a rather awkward feeling.
Gu Xianer was stunned.
Honestly, the moment she saw Gu Changge’s current appearance, she could hardly believe it... this was the Gu Changge who had always stood high above, coldly looking down on everything.
Given Gu Changge’s proud nature, his contempt for all living beings—if he weren’t truly gravely injured, he would absolutely never reveal such an appearance before others.
No wonder Gu Changge had been keeping to himself.
He absolutely didn’t want his subordinates to see him like this.
“Gu Changge...”
But soon, Gu Xianer suppressed the complicated emotions on her face.
She walked naturally into the great hall.
The two of them just looked at each other like that.
“Seeing that you’re not dead, I can rest easy.” Gu Xianer spoke in a cool, detached tone, masking the uncomfortable feeling in her heart.
She didn’t want Gu Changge to notice her emotional changes.
“Oh? If this big brother died, you wouldn’t need to take revenge anymore. Wouldn’t that make you happy?” Hearing this, Gu Changge let out a light laugh and asked.
He was noncommittal about Gu Xianer’s words.
“Your life is mine alone to take. If anyone else dares kill you, I’ll kill them.”
“Before I kill you, you’re not allowed to die.”
Gu Xianer said coldly. In her beautiful eyes, like flawless jade, there was an expression that Gu Changge found rather punchable.
Although Gu Changge was faking his injury...
At this moment, he was still amused by Gu Xianer’s words.
He couldn’t help but look at her, his eyes gradually deepening, and then he let out a derisive chuckle. “Gu Xianer, has it been a few days since your last beating? Is your skin itching again?”
“Or do you think that just because I’m injured, you can turn the world upside down and tear the roof off? With your measly abilities, no matter how heavily injured I am, suppressing you would still be effortless.”
“Or perhaps, you came to take this opportunity to mock me?”
At this point, Gu Changge’s smile vanished.
Gu Xianer had actually been somewhat worried about Gu Changge.
But hearing these words, she got angry.
This guy really couldn’t take a kind word from her.
Though in front of Gu Changge, she couldn’t say anything nice anyway—what she’d just said already counted as her showing her attitude.
And yet Gu Changge didn’t appreciate it?
“Gu Changge, you’re overthinking it. I don’t have the habit of striking at the wounded. When I defeat you, I’ll do it fair and square, without borrowing any tricks.” Gu Xianer said indifferently.
This was her truth, and also her pride.
“Oh? So you’re pitying me, then?”
Gu Changge gazed into her eyes and said something that left Gu Xianer momentarily unable to respond.
“I haven’t fallen so low that I need your pity. Before I change my mind, Gu Xianer, get lost.”
The smile on Gu Changge’s face had completely disappeared, replaced by utter coldness.
A terrifying pressure emerged within the great hall, as if a blazing sun were manifesting in the clear sky, about to crash down.
Gu Xianer’s expression changed slightly.
She hadn’t expected that even injured, Gu Changge’s pressure would still be so terrifying.
An ordinary Cultivator would probably have been scared stiff by now, legs going weak, kneeling on the ground.
Of course, the speed of this about-face also left Gu Xianer somewhat speechless. He’d clearly been smiling just moments ago.
Yet the moment she said something displeasing, he flipped instantly.
Even a tyrant wouldn’t be like this.
This really was the Gu Changge she knew.
Truly arrogant to the extreme, unwilling to accept even a shred of goodwill.
Of course, she wasn’t worried that Gu Changge would actually strike to kill her.
But Gu Xianer still couldn’t help frowning. “Gu Changge, are you still putting on a brave front at a time like this?”
“You’ve injured your Source. If you keep using your cultivation now, you’ll only worsen your injuries...”
“I have a healing Heavenly Herb here that’s very effective for Source injuries. Consider it repayment for saving me before—I’m giving it to you.”
As she spoke, a Heavenly Herb suddenly appeared in her jade hand, faintly glowing with divine light, its medicinal fragrance rich and overwhelming.
Just one whiff made one’s pores relax, as if one could ascend to the heavens on the spot.
However, Gu Changge didn’t even glance at it, completely unmoved.
He sat upon the great hall, incomparably cold, like an emotionless celestial of the Nine Heavens.
“You...” Gu Xianer’s brows knitted tightly.
She suspected she had poked Gu Changge’s sore spot.
He wouldn’t accept anyone’s kindness? Nor anyone’s concern?
Why on earth was this?
Why would Gu Changge do this? Why forcibly tear apart a relationship that could clearly remain normal?
What was the reason for all this? What was Gu Changge thinking?
“Gu Xianer, do you think I need your pity?” Gu Changge looked at her coldly, appearing entirely indifferent to her goodwill.
“Gu Changge, how can you be so ungrateful?” Gu Xianer grew even angrier now.
Only she knew how much resolve it had taken for her to rush here to see Gu Changge.
But she truly hadn’t expected Gu Changge to have this attitude—not only unwelcoming her, but even looking ready to make a move.
She guessed she had touched upon some scheme of Gu Changge’s, which was why he acted this way.
Looking at Gu Changge’s frail appearance, she couldn’t bring herself to lose her temper either, and could only desperately suppress it.
“I don’t need anyone’s goodwill—especially yours.”
Gu Changge continued, looking at her coldly, though his tone suddenly softened somewhat.
“Gu Xianer, remember this: don’t harbor any other feelings toward me, because in the end, that will only harm you. Nothing good will come of it. You only need to cultivate diligently and take your revenge on me in the future.”
“As for everything else, you don’t need to think too much about it.”
“Gu Changge, don’t flatter yourself! Who would harbor any other feelings toward you...”
Hearing these words, Gu Xianer immediately exploded, shouting lightly, a trace of panic flashing across her face.
As if her hidden thoughts had been exposed.
What nonsense—how could she possibly harbor other feelings toward Gu Changge?
She was merely worried about his injuries, afraid he’d be killed by someone else.
Then when she wanted revenge later, she wouldn’t be able to find her enemy. That’s all.
“That’s good, then.”
At this, Gu Changge nodded, his expression unchanged. “I’ll accept your herb, but I won’t take advantage of you.”
With that, he waved his hand.
With a hum!
Behind him, dazzling golden light suddenly appeared, treasure radiance soaring to the heavens, divine light flickering in and out of view.
A vast and mysterious Godly Weapons Storage Space emerged, unfolding within the void. All manner of weapons burst forth with light, clanging and ringing.
Seeing this scene, Gu Xianer’s breath caught.
She was stunned by the sheer “wealth” rushing at her face, her beautiful eyes involuntarily widening slightly.
Her first reaction was: how is this guy Gu Changge so filthy rich?
Her money-grubber nature erupted.
She simply couldn’t look away.
“Pick ten. Consider it an equivalent exchange for this Heavenly Herb.” Gu Changge’s nonchalant voice rang out.
Gu Xianer came back to her senses, pulling herself together with some difficulty.
Her eyes were nearly blinded by those hundred-plus godly weapons.
She thought of her own shriveled spatial ring, which contained only five or six artifacts besides the things her shifus had bestowed upon her.
Yet Gu Changge, with a casual wave of his hand, revealed over a hundred pieces—and every single one had birthed spiritual essence and dao marks. None were ordinary.
Calling him “filthy rich” would be an insult.
For a moment, Gu Xianer felt indignant, her jade hand clenching tight.
She had kindly brought a healing Heavenly Herb for Gu Changge.
And Gu Changge responded by showing off all this to her?
This was just too much bullying!
“Gu Changge, stop humiliating people! I, Gu Xianer, would rather smash through the door and leave this place today than...”
Gu Xianer said indignantly.
In her eyes, there seemed to be countless ice blades, ready to poke Gu Changge full of holes.
If looks could kill...
She didn’t know how many times she’d have killed Gu Changge by now.
“If you don’t want them, forget it.” Gu Changge cut her off directly.
“I want them!” Gu Xianer glared at him furiously.
Delicious.