A Trump Card Casually Conjured — Consider This Your Big Brother's Training for You
A Trump Card Casually Conjured — Consider This Your Big Brother’s Training for You
Gu Changge wasn’t the least bit surprised by Gu Xianer’s choice.
Across all the heavens and myriad worlds, who could escape the law of “it smells so good”?
Besides, he knew perfectly well just how broke Gu Xianer was.
Before making his move on Gu Xianer, Gu Changge had made all the necessary preparations.
He had even dug up everything about the Peach Village behind her.
He understood her little money-grubbing nature down to the last detail.
So, to make his act more convincing, Gu Changge simply went ahead and said all those things.
His persona in front of Gu Xianer couldn’t be allowed to crumble so easily.
As for these ten godly weapons, they could also count as a small compensation from him to Gu Xianer.
After all, a certain Gu wasn’t such a cold and heartless person.
He was well aware of the little bit of goodwill Gu Xianer held toward him.
It was just that Gu Changge had his own arrangements — he certainly wouldn’t “let Gu Xianer off” so easily.
Moreover, in Gu Changge’s view, after today, Gu Xianer would probably become even more firmly convinced that there was some hidden secret behind the “bone-digging incident” of the past.
She wouldn’t be able to resist searching for the truth.
And Gu Changge could pull some more strings in the process — the current level of things was far from enough.
Gu Xianer was still far from truly believing in him.
“Things need to get a little more interesting.”
His eyes narrowed slightly as he glanced at Gu Xianer, and then he let her pick the ten godly weapons herself.
At this moment, Gu Xianer wasn’t flustered in the slightest.
It had taken so much effort to finally make Gu Changge bleed a little.
She wasn’t going to pass up such a great opportunity.
“Fair trade it is, then. This healing Heavenly Herb of mine is no ordinary thing — I spent a great deal of effort to snatch it.” Gu Xianer said.
It sounded like she was explaining to Gu Changge, yet also like she was comforting herself.
Gu Changge sat at the highest seat, his robes fluttering without any wind, calmly watching her.
Weng!
The light of the Godly Weapons Storage Space blazed at this moment like a treasure vault being thrown open, dazzling and blinding.
Suddenly, the Big Red Bird on Gu Xianer’s shoulder began chirping away.
It was as if it was saying something to Gu Xianer.
A look of pleasant surprise couldn’t help but appear on Gu Xianer’s face.
Then a trace of smug delight danced at her brow as she glanced at Gu Changge, as if to say, “You’re definitely taking a loss this time.”
“So you can speak bird too.”
Gu Changge said, glancing at the Big Red Bird, well aware of its treasure-seeking talent.
But since it was Gu Xianer’s pet, he had no designs on it.
In that instant, the Big Red Bird felt a tremor from the depths of its soul, as if it had been locked onto by something.
But that feeling vanished just as quickly as it came.
Still, it shuddered and looked at Gu Changge with some fear.
Hearing his words, Gu Xianer was immediately displeased.
How did that sound like an insult?
“You’re the one who speaks bird.” Gu Xianer shot Gu Changge a disgruntled look.
This was her way of communicating with Big Red. During this time, Big Red had helped her find quite a lot of good stuff.
Gu Changge’s face was very pale, but at this moment he couldn’t help showing a faint smile. “I think this Big Red Bird is quite nice. How about you lend it to your big brother to raise for a few days?”
By now, his expression no longer showed any of its earlier abnormality.
This made Gu Xianer secretly purse her lips — she really had hit Gu Changge’s sore spot earlier.
The speed of his mood flips was simply unmatched.
“Dream on.” Gu Xianer directly shattered Gu Changge’s unrealistic idea.
The Big Red Bird had come out of Peach Village together with her.
Their bond went far beyond that of mere companions.
Gu Changge wanted to snatch it? He was dreaming of eating peaches.
“Hurry up and pick. You look like a country bumpkin who’s never seen the world. It’s just ten weapons — do you really need to take this long?”
Then, Gu Changge raised an eyebrow slightly, acting every bit the nouveau riche, with an air of complete indifference.
Gu Xianer seethed inwardly, vowing that one day she would smash even more artifacts than Gu Changge owned right into his face.
But for now, considering his grievous injuries, she wouldn’t pick a fight with him.
Otherwise, the way he had bullied her today would not be let off so easily.
Soon, under the sneaky guidance of the Big Red Bird, Gu Xianer selected ten different godly weapons from Gu Changge’s Godly Weapons Storage Space.
There were simply too many good things inside. Even after picking the ten that suited her best, there were still plenty of treasures that made her drool.
If it weren’t for the fact that she couldn’t beat Gu Changge.
Gu Xianer would have loved to use her sap-and-sack technique to rob Gu Changge blind.
Before this, she had always considered herself a little rich lady — artifacts, spirit pills, Heavenly Herbs, ancient heavenly techniques, she lacked none of them.
But today, in front of Gu Changge, she finally understood what true wealth meant!
And Gu Changge didn’t disappoint Gu Xianer either.
Ignoring her reluctant, pleading gaze, he directly closed the Godly Weapons Storage Space.
“Gu Changge, actually, I have another healing Heavenly Herb. I think for your injuries, one Heavenly Herb might not be enough...”
When Gu Xianer said these words, she wasn’t embarrassed in the slightest.
On the contrary, her expression and tone were cool and detached, as if she were seriously considering things for Gu Changge’s sake.
Anyone who didn’t know better would probably think she was genuinely concerned about him.
“Gu Xianer, I think you’re dreaming of eating peaches.” Gu Changge cut her off with a chuckle.
Gu Xianer truly lived up to being taught by those old monsters of Peach Village.
Though she was usually a bit silly, at crucial moments she was sharp as a fox.
For an ordinary person to get any advantage out of her hands was absolutely impossible.
Just her current act alone could fool countless people.
“Let me tell you, you’ve injured your Source... You’d best recuperate properly and eat more Heavenly Herbs — you can’t go wrong with that. Five godly weapons for one Heavenly Herb. Considering you’re injured, I’ll take a small loss...”
Gu Xianer said earnestly, her beautiful, captivating eyes fixed on Gu Changge.
She showed no self-awareness whatsoever of having just been rejected by him.
Besides, trading one Heavenly Herb for ten godly weapons — she hadn’t lost out at all.
“In front of me, you’d best put away those little schemes of yours. Or rather, Gu Xianer, do you really think I won’t kill you?” Gu Changge casually changed the subject at this point.
These words clearly made Gu Xianer’s expression freeze.
She had almost forgotten.
Gu Changge was her great enemy — how had she ended up chatting and haggling with him?
Still, she didn’t believe Gu Changge would kill her.
“Gu Changge, can you tell me the truth behind all of this?” At this, a complicated look couldn’t help but appear on her face.
“What truth?” Gu Changge asked back, looking as if he had no idea what she was talking about.
“At this point, it’s already obvious...”
Gu Xianer’s brows furrowed tightly. She felt Gu Changge was just being stubborn.
“I don’t understand what you’re talking about. Gu Xianer, you’re simply overthinking things.”
Gu Xianer could feel Gu Changge’s expression turning cold.
These words made it clear he didn’t want to discuss the matter further.
“Then why is it that when I clearly want to kill you, to take revenge on you, you still won’t kill me — and instead keep finding ways to protect me, trying to salvage and mend what happened back then?”
Gu Xianer asked, her emotions suddenly growing somewhat agitated.
“Gu Xianer, don’t think too highly of yourself. The reason I don’t kill you is that I am now the Young Master of the Gu Family, and I must consider the bigger picture and the Gu Family’s reputation.”
“Besides, you think I don’t want to kill you? You’re overthinking it. If it weren’t for the powerful figures behind you — if I didn’t know I couldn’t kill you — do you really think I wouldn’t make a move?”
Hearing this, Gu Changge merely let out a derisive laugh, as if mocking Gu Xianer’s ignorance and naivety.
These words were half true and half false — in fact, part of the reason really was like this.
Even if he told the truth at this point, would Gu Xianer believe it?
Gu Changge was rather curious to see her reaction.
“Gu Changge, stop lying...”
Hearing these words, Gu Xianer’s face couldn’t help but pale slightly.
She knew Gu Changge couldn’t possibly tell the truth, but she hadn’t expected him to be so cold and heartless about it.
Fortunately, she had anticipated he might say something like this, or she might not have been able to take it.
“I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly. I won’t forget the grudge from back then either. Gu Changge, just you wait.”
Gu Xianer said. Her purpose in visiting Gu Changge had been achieved, so she naturally prepared to leave now.
Gu Changge looked at her, pondering slightly, a flash of keen interest passing through his eyes.
This reaction was well within his expectations.
“Master, something terrible has happened...”
Just then, a voice reporting in suddenly came from outside the great hall.
Hearing this voice, Gu Xianer, who had been about to leave, couldn’t help but stop in her tracks.
She was a little curious.
Something terrible? For Gu Changge, what could possibly count as something terrible?
“What is it?” Gu Changge asked calmly.
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“Three hundred kilometers away, a large number of Celestial Ancient creatures have appeared, gathering on a mountain peak. From the looks of it, they seem to be planning to launch a surprise attack.” The follower outside the hall reported respectfully.
“Celestial Ancient creatures? Another bunch coming to throw their lives away?”
Gu Changge frowned slightly.
He was currently in a weakened, “gravely injured” state, and the Celestial Ancient creatures all had their eyes on him. Lately they had been delivering their heads batch after batch, yet they still wouldn’t give up.
If he didn’t want to honestly “recuperate,” he would have long since led his followers out to slaughter them.
At a time like this, which clan was so blind? So tired of living?
And soon, Gu Changge’s gaze fell upon Gu Xianer before him.
Perfect timing — here was a free fighter he could make use of.
“Which clan is it? Did you get a clear look?” Gu Changge asked.
“It seems to be the Feathered Clan.” The person outside the hall answered respectfully.
“I didn’t expect even the Feathered Clan would dare come step on me at a time like this...” Gu Changge shook his head slightly, as if lamenting.
It carried the air of a tiger fallen to the plains, bullied by dogs.
Then he looked at Gu Xianer.
“Gu Changge, why are you looking at me? You think I’ll help you? Impossible.”
A chill ran through Gu Xianer’s entire body — she had the feeling of being targeted by something sinister.
Gu Changge definitely had no good intentions.
“It’s fine. You will help.” Gu Changge’s smile was rather meaningful.
“In your dreams.”
And with that, Gu Xianer strode out of the palace, planning to leave by the same route she came, not wanting to stay with Gu Changge for even a moment longer.
Today, Gu Changge had truly infuriated her.
Still, although Gu Changge’s injuries looked severe, they weren’t life-threatening, which let her breathe a small sigh of relief.
Before she got her revenge, Gu Changge absolutely could not be killed by someone else.
“Master, what should we do about those Feathered Clan creatures?” After Gu Xianer left, the follower outside the hall continued to ask.
At the same time, he carefully peeked into the hall.
Gu Changge’s condition wasn’t good right now.
And the Feathered Clan was coming in force — they didn’t look easy to deal with.
Back then, the other Young Prodigies had talked a good game about showing up to help, but at a time like this, who had the leisure to care about anyone else?
“Capture them alive if you can. If you can’t, kill them.”
Hearing this, Gu Changge gave the order casually, not placing the lives of those creatures in his eyes at all.
“Yes, Master.” The follower withdrew.
At the same time, Gu Changge handed him a crystalline pill wreathed in sword light.
Within it was actually stored a strand of sword Qi from his true cultivation realm.
As for its power, it wasn’t actually all that strong.
But the divine might unleashed when one pill was crushed could easily insta-kill a Quasi-Sacred Realm cultivator.
In the eyes of the outside world, such methods were nothing more than Gu Changge’s terrifying trump cards — each one used was one less.
So the younger generation of the various Celestial Ancient clans had engaged him in a war of attrition, intending to drain his hidden cards.
What a pity... such “trump cards” were things Gu Changge could casually conjure up — truly inexhaustible and endless.
Anyway, the pills could be used simply by crushing them, and the sword Qi contained within touched upon an extremely profound level of rules.
Among the younger generation, no one could block this strand of sword Qi with their own means.
So this kind of head-delivering behavior, in Gu Changge’s eyes, was no different from free gifts.
It was just that Gu Xianer had rotten luck — she had barely arrived before running into the Feathered Clan’s attack.
Did she really think she could walk out of here unscathed?
Even if Gu Xianer didn’t plan to make a move, the Feathered Clan’s creatures would force her to.
Gu Changge then left the great hall as well, arriving outside the ruins to watch the show while he was at it.
Near the ruins, battle was already raging, with runic divine light soaring into the sky.
But with the pills Gu Changge had bestowed, the battle was turning rather one-sided.
The vast, mighty host of Feathered Clan creatures burst apart one after another under this sword Qi with a series of pupupu sounds, turning into a sky full of blood mist.
The mountain wind blew, carrying a slight chill.
Gu Changge’s face grew even paler, making him look all the more frail.
He coughed into his handkerchief, and seeing this, the followers behind him hurriedly brought over a stone chair for him to rest on.
“Gu Xianer, consider this your big brother’s training for you.” Gu Changge narrowed his eyes with keen interest.
Soon, he spotted Gu Xianer in the midst of the battle, her face full of displeasure.