Chapter 1156, Saving His Life; His Intention and Arrangements

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

While the Forces of the Primary Hope Civilisation were forming speculation and gathering information, in a tranquil courtyard in Purple Return City, an old man with white hair and a sallow face lay on the bed. His eyes were closed, and his breathing was weak.

 

If not for the hint of weak Life Force in his body, others would have thought that he was on his last legs and about to go to Hell.

 

Just then, the door was pushed open. A white-clothed woman wearing a veil entered the room with a bowl of dark herbal soup.

 

When the old man on the bed heard the noise, he opened his eyes with difficulty.

 

Upon seeing that, the young woman seemed surprised. She put down the bowl on the table and said, “You’re finally awake, Senior. I’ll inform Young Master about it.”

 

Before the old man could even speak, the young woman turned around and left the room. She also closed the door before her departure.

 

“Where am I?” The old man on the bed was still in a dazed state. There was a hint of bewilderment behind his turbid eyes.

 

He did not make out the white-clothed woman’s face, but he found her familiar. It seemed that he had seen her before.

 

Suddenly, he came to his senses and recalled the sight when he was struck by the Golden Crow that Di Kun had transformed into. His Life Force was almost completely burnt off, and his Dharma Body disintegrated when he fell outside the world.

 

“I was saved by the white-clothed woman from Waterfront Chamber?” The old man was Chu Xiao’s old servant, who he called ‘Uncle Fu’. He was still in a dazed state while finding it hard to accept the fact that he was saved by the ordinary white-clothed woman.

 

Then, he realised he was mistaken. Judging from the young woman’s words, the person who saved him was supposed to be the mysterious white-clothed man.

 

He wondered why the man even saved him. After all, Chu Xiao and the mysterious white-clothed man had fallen into a conflict at Waterfront Chamber at that time. It was for this reason that Chu Xiao’s identity was exposed.

 

“Young Master is probably dead…” At the thought of this, Uncle Fu was conflicted deep within while donning a bitter expression. He had survived, but Chu Xiao was not as powerful as he was.

 

At that time, Di Kun only decided to stop wasting time on him as he had to run after Chu Xiao. Otherwise, Uncle Fu would’ve been doomed as well.

 

He used his last bit of energy to sense Chu Xiao, but nothing could be found—not a single response.

 

This made the light go out of his eyes. He knew that Chu Xiao was dead.

 

Just then, the door opened with a creak. A white-clothed young man stepped into the room. He was none other than Gu Changge.

 

He seemed surprised when he looked at Uncle Fu. Then, he said with a faint smile, “You’re finally awake.”

 

When Uncle Fu registered his presence, he was not surprised at all. After all, he had figured that the white-clothed man had saved him.

 

Otherwise, Di Kun would likely return and destroy the injured Uncle Fu after killing Chu Xiao, considering his temperament.

 

Uncle Fu sat up with difficulty and cupped his fists. “Thanks for saving my life, Sir.”

 

Regardless, Gu Changge had asked someone to save him, and he was a grateful person.

 

Gu Changge waved his hand. “Don’t mention it. It was the least I could do. I admire people who are loyal and righteous. Despite facing an enemy you couldn’t defeat, you were willing to sacrifice yourself to buy some time for your Young Master. You’ve earned my respect.”

 

Uncle Fu dropped the formality. He was concerned about Chu Xiao’s safety. He asked expectantly, “Sir, about my Young Master…”

 

Gu Changge was not surprised by his question. He only shook his head. “Your Young Master was killed by the Seventh Crown Prince of the Beast Court. I initially intended to tell my servant to lend him a hand, but the Crown Price was too powerful. I was worried I would invite some unnecessary trouble. I’m sorry that I couldn’t save him.”

 

He spoke in a dispassionate voice as though he was only talking about an insignificant matter. At the same time, he implied that he saved Uncle Fu because the latter was loyal. However, he did not have a reason to save Chu Xiao.

 

“Young Master…” Uncle Fu appeared sorrowful. His last bit of hope was crushed.

 

Certainly, he understood that Gu Changge was kind-hearted enough to ask someone to save him. Gu Chagge never owed them anything, nor did he have the responsibility to save Chu Xiao. At that time, even the other Forces chose to steer clear of the matter.

 

But for some reason, he could not be grateful to Gu Changge either. He felt that something was off.

 

If not for the fact that Gu Changge and Chu Xiao had fallen into a conflict at Waterfront Chamber over the white-clothed woman, Chu Xiao’s identity would not have been exposed, and Di Kun would not have come seeking revenge.

 

Gu Changge was part of the reason such an incident even happened.

 

That said, Chu Xiao was also at fault in this matter.

 

“You’re badly injured now, so you’d better focus on recuperation. In the following days, those from the Land of Celestial Suffering will probably come to Southbarren Ancient Territory. It’ll be convenient if you want to leave and join them by then.” Gu Changge said nonchalantly without bringing up other matters. It was as though he merely wanted to save Uncle Fu without an ulterior motive.

 

He left the place upon finishing his words. Uncle Fu was still in a dazed state. His expression was conflicted and bitter.

 

He had survived, whereas Chu Xiao was dead. How was he going to face Chu Gucheng and the others from the Land of Celestial Suffering?

 

What was more, the person who saved his life was Gu Changge, who had gotten into a conflict with Chu Xiao. He was part of the reason Chu Xiao was killed.

 

What would Chu Gucheng and the others think of this matter?

 

At the thought of this, Uncle Fu was in a dilemma. Considering his status in the Land of Celestial Suffering, this matter would not affect him much, but the situation would be awkward for him.

 

[It seems that I have to recover quickly and leave sooner. I’d better not come into contact with those from the Land of Celestial Suffering. I also have to hide the fact that he saved my life.]

 

Uncle Fu sighed. Although his way of dealing with the matter was inappropriate, it was the only solution he could think of.

 

Ye Suyi was still holding the bowl of herbal soup in the courtyard. When she saw Gu Changge leaving the room, she followed him and asked in a small voice, “Do I still have to take it into his room, Young Master?”

 

Gu Changge waved his hand with a dispassionate expression. “Since he has awakened, there’s no need for that. Just throw it away.”

 

“Yes, Young Master.” Ye Suyi obeyed his order and left the place with the bowl.

 

Although she did not understand Gu Changge’s intention, she never asked any questions. It was a prescription she had randomly acquired from a medical centre in Purple Return City. The bowl of herbal soup was unable to treat a Dao Realm expert.

 

Gu Changge told her to pretend to take care of Uncle Fu so that he would immediately know Gu Changge had saved him when he woke up.

 

Therefore, Ye Suyi would enter the room with the bowl from time to time. She had reheated the herbal soup several times.

 

Naturally, Gu Changge had an ulterior motive for saving Uncle Fu. He had his intention and arrangements. Even if he explained such matters to Ye Suyi, she would not understand unless he really got into the details. Furthermore, it was impossible that he would explain everything to her.