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“Many family members saw that Young Master Changge had come back from outside the mountain gate with a little girl in two, who was about five or six years old. That little girl, looks to be very well-behaved and cute…”
After listening to the maid’s report, Gu Xianer became silent. She felt more and more uncomfortable.
[Well-behaved and cute… Is this the kind of personality he would like his little sister to have? W-well, I am indeed not that well-behaved, noisy at times and go against him at times but… that’s why he looked for a new little sister?]
“Impossible…”
Gu Xianer suddenly felt an inexplicable sense of pressure. She did not really believe the news at first. However, after hearing that many family members had saw the two with their own eyes, it was something she could no longer deny as false.
[By how he acted in the past, how could he have possibly gotten a new little sister? She would just be a burden to him. The sun has not risen from the west yet. There is definitely something strange about this. There must be something special about that little girl.]
However, no matter how Gu Xianer tried to rationalise it, she continued to feel her heart ache, mouth sour. After all, before this, she was his only younger sister. If there was another little girl in the mix, what if he does not spoil her in the future?
[Does he expect me to fight over his affection with this little girl? *Pui!*]
Gu Xianer had finally got to see how tender and caring Gu Changge was towards her. She really did not want to see him being so nice to the other little girls. It was also frustrating to see how someone else had so easily gained his affection even though she had been trying so hard to earn it.
Gu Xianer admits that she was no saint, that she was selfish. As such, when thinking about this matter, she could not help but feel bitter.
In the beginning, she was the one who hated him the most, and now, she was the one who felt the most distressed and guilty towards him. She was so on her toes that even his usual attitude towards her, made her uneasy. She was even worried how she was going to interact with him going forward.
[Is it because I did not see him for some time, that’s why he thought it would be better to bring in a new little sister? But he is always so cold to me. Like he doesn’t care about me at all.] Gu Xianer’s thoughts began to run wild, no longer as wise and cunning as before.
Afterwards, she breathed out a sigh of relief, and her expression returned back to a cold and calm state. She ordered, “Take me to see that little girl. The one he brought back. As her sister, I should take a good look at her.”
The last sentence was said as if it was meant for herself, while it also gave her an excuse.
“Yes, Mistress.” The maid who gave the report, made a bitter smile. In the first place, she did not want to report this to Gu Xianer. After all, she knew Gu Xianer would not sit still after hearing it. She was worried that anything Gu Xianer does after, would make Gu Changge pin the blame on her.
Under the guidance of the maid, Gu Xianer went to a divine island where Gu Changge was located. Along the way, many who saw her were surprised and in disbelief. After all, it was well known that there was deep enmity between Gu Xianer and Gu Changge.
Although they knew that Gu Changge had already dug out the bone and returned it to his sister, could such hatred be resolved so easily? Likewise, what about the other grievances between them? During this period of time, these two had not met each other, which only served to solidify their hypothesis of there being bad blood between them.
“If I recall correctly, isn’t this the first time Lady Xianer had come to Young Master’s divine island?”
“You should be right. I’ve heard that she never set foot here before. So, why is she here…”
“Could it be that? She heard that Young Master is going out of the family, and wishes to take a look at the island?”
“I heard that in the Nirvana Pool, Young Master got into some kind of trouble, and Lady Xianer and the others were greatly affected by it.”
“But, don’t you remember? Lady Xianer recently just made a breakthrough. She is really strong. Alas, it is a pity. If she had been in the family and had not got kicked out for all those years, she would most likely be as strong as Young Master.”
Many family members watched on and whispered to one another, curious and excited.
In regards to natural talent, the Elders saw Gu Xianer as comparable to Gu Changge.
Soon, Gu Xianer arrived at the palace where Yao Yao currently resides. She cared not about the many voices of the nearby family members. She just wanted to see how great this little girl Gu Changge brought in was.
In the palace, the maid who brought Yao Yao there, was explaining about the Immortal Gu Family in a low voice. The two did not even know that Gu Xianer had already arrived, just outside.
Yao Yao’s small face was completely solemn as she earnestly listened to the customs and rules of the Immortal Gu Family. It seems that the family where her Master hailed from was far more terrifying than any other force she knew of. Its strictness alone was already shocking.
“So, you’re the little girl that Gu Changge brought back, huh?” At this time, Gu Xianer stood at the entrance of the palace and suddenly opened her mouth. Her voice was cold and calm, as she sized up the girl. Naturally, her appearance had surprised the two in the palace.
“Mistress Xianer!” When the maid in the hall heard her voice, she was taken aback, and quickly respectfully greeted. Nonetheless, she was curious as to why Gu Xianer would come to this place.
Yao Yao also looked over in surprise. At the gate of the palace, from who knows when, stood a beautiful domineering older sister. She had a slender figure, was in a wide-sleeved heavenly dress, and had a face like a goddess. However, her eyes were cold.
“You… are you my Martial Aunt?” Yao Yao was a bit lost, not knowing who this beautiful older sister was. Thus, she opened her mouth to ask, believing that she was her Master’s Dao companion. [But… we don’t seem to be that different in terms of age…]
“Eh… what?” Hearing this, Gu Xianer suddenly squinted her eyes. She was unable to maintain the cold she had expression just now. Her head was buzzing, as if it had been hit, and had suddenly became empty. Her flawless, smooth and fair instantly seemed to have been set ablaze, red as a tomato as she quickly raised her hand and waved in denial. Her heart was pounding heart as she could not stop herself from panicking.
“No I’m not. Absolutely not. Don’t speak of such nonsense…”
[This girl, why did she suddenly ask me if I’m her Martial Aunt? I’m only Gu Changge’s little sister. Martial Aunt… how is that possible… Still this little girl truly seems to be smart and well-behaved. Even her words are pleasant to hear…] Gu Xianer’s brows could not help but twitch. Before coming here, she still felt some level of hostility. However, now, they have inexplicitly vanished.
[Argh… there is not way I won’t not come to adore a lovely little girl like her. She is like fairy… like a cute little doll. Better yet, judging from how she had mistakenly address me, she should be his disciple. So, she is not his new little sister. So, I’m still his only little sister.] Knowing that her position was in no threat, and Yao Yao gave her a strange and familiar feeling, Gu Xianer could not come to hate the little girl. In fact, the aura this little girl gave off felt extremely natural and peaceful. It was comparable to the feeling Gu Xianer would have when she had listened to Sister Tao Yao’s sermons when she was in Peach Village.
“What’s your name? Gu Changge is my older cousin, so I’m not your Martial Aunt.” With those thoughts at the back of her mind, Gu Xianer couldn’t help but burst into a smile. She crouched down and gave Yao Yao head pats.
“Ah, Little Martial Aunt, my name is Yao Yao.” Yao Yao could now feel how kind Gu Xianer was. Thus, although she was a little timid at first, but could not help but relax.
“Little Martial Aunt?”
“Yao Yao, what a wonderful name. It’s nice on the ears. As tender as a peach, how nice. Well, since you have greeted me, I’d have to return my greetings to you as well. Otherwise, I’m afraid Gu Changge will give me an earful later.” Gu Xianer was taken aback for a moment, but was satisfied that this little girl had such a wonderful name.
The more she thought about her name, the wider the smile became. With a wave of her jade hand, a series of artifacts suddenly appeared from the void, just right in front of her.
There was a jade cauldron, golden seal, large bell, belt and etc. Golden illuminated the place, as immeasurable power engulfed the area. Each artifact was extremely precious, and they would cause any cultivators to scramble for them.
Naturally, with how much of a moneygrubber she was, she would normally never take out something so precious to give someone else. This just shows how much capital she had gained, from Gu Changge of course. Naturally, these artifacts were also something she had obtained from him.
“Thank you, Little Martial Aunt.” Yao Yao broke out a cute smile. She knew the principle in how she should deal with people, and situations like this. She knew that she had to accept such gifts, otherwise, Gu Xianer would have the impression that she was ignorant. Though, in reality, these artifacts were all useless to her. After all, she could not cultivate.
“What a clever girl.” Gu Xianer nods and showed an elder-like smile.
Yao Yao’s big eyes fluttered. She naturally grew to have a favourable impression of this beautiful, domineering Little Martial Aunt, as if the two had known each other for a long time.
Afterwards, Gu Xianer continued to stay around, and asked Yao Yao a lot of questions. Naturally, she came to find out about Gu Changge’s whereabout and news during this period of time.
When returning to the Immortal Gu Family, Gu Changge had already explained many things to Yao Yao. Thus, when Gu Xianer asked her so many questions, she could answer them without any hindrance.
“So, Gu Changge actually went to the Lower Realm to repay a favour?” Hearing that Gu Changge had gone to the Lower Realm for this reason, Gu Xianer was a little taken aback.
From Yao Yao’s mouth, she heard of the heroic deeds Gu Changge had done, He essentially became a hero and subdued a terrifying True Demon, saving the Heavenly Star Realm.
Hearing this for the first time, made her speechless for a while.
[Like I though, although he acts like that, always seemingly indifferent, he is actually very gentle on the inside. Otherwise, why would he make a move to protect to lives of the common man in the Lower Realm?] Gu Xianer thought and believe she had to find a good time to hash it out with him. She simply could no longer let him bear his burden alone.
On the other hand, Gu Changge naturally knew that Gu Xianer had come running to find Yao Yao, and hardly cared. After all, since he brought Yao Yao back to the family, he had already thought of all possibilities and have countermeasures in place. He was not afraid of her being question.
“Gu Xianer should have realised the peculiarities Yao Yao has. I wonder if she can contact that peach tree supporting her?” Gu Changge’s expression turned to one of intrigue.
After the incident at Nirvana Pool last time, he had left Gu Xianer out to dry for such a long time. Naturally, according to her character, it was impossible for her to continue to hold back. It too him great pains to resolve the bone digging incident and hatred accumulated from back then. Now, all that was left, was to wait for Gu Xianer to take the initiative to invite him back to the Peach Village to meet her Masters. That would basically truly mark the end of their hatred and grudges.
Gu Xianer has a relatively simple and kind personality. However, the old monsters behind her would not be so easy to fool. Thus, he had to make the necessary perpetrations.
“According to my calculations, it’s about time to have Yan Ji come back.” Gu Changge remembered another very important matter. Although one could hide the truth for a period of time, it was impossible to do so for eternity.
[It seems that Jiang Chuchu understand a little now. The Mortal One is dead and it could not be hidden forever. I’ve already given her the opportunity. We don’t have forever. Once Wang Zijin, the other Successor of the Mortal Palace, notices, it will be far too late. As a transmigrator, she will certainly not be easy to deal with.]
[Now, to have Yan Ji return. Since she is still disguised, let’s disseminate news, something to which will force her persona to come. For the excuse, it will simply be me exiting from retreat, wanting to discuss plans on how we can deal with the Successor of Demonic Arts.]
…
Over the course of the following days, news of Gu Changge’s exit from his retreat has spread outside the Gu Family. It had shocked countless, especially those in the young generation. Naturally, the Gu Family could never say that Gu Changge had in fact returned from the outside world. Thus, they had to play along with the original story, and say that he had exited his retreat, with his cultivation level once again improving by leaps and bounds.
Naturally, news of him getting stronger had caused the originally tranquil Upper Realm to quake with uproar. The Successors of the major factions once again felt great pressure.
Even those ancient motricities that had recently appeared were not unaffected. They all frown when they found out that so many of the younger generation placed Gu Changge on a pedestal.
He has already been called the strongest within the younger generation. Now, after he left his retreat, his cultivation level had increased once again.
[Would that not mean that the gap between him and the rest of us, those in the younger generation, had infinitely widened once again?] Naturally, many within the younger generations held such thoughts.
During this period of time, the Successor of Demonic Arts fell silent again. The various factions did not hear any news about him, including deaths from the Demonic Arts.
This had sparked a lot of debate. After all, Sky Emperor Ying’s son, Ying Shuang, had stayed holed up in Sky Emperor Mountain. There was no news of him leaving. Thus, it only serves to make him ever more suspicious in others’ eyes.
Both Successor of the Demonic Arts and Ying Shuang had both not showed up recently, coincidence?
…
At the same time, at Sky Emperor Mountain. As the party concerned in the rumours, Ying Shuang, could only grind his teeth and take in these rumours. He felt aggrieved by it but could do nothing.
If he leaves Sky Emperor Mountain, he would definitely be attacked. There were factions holding a crusade against the Successor of Demonic Arts, and he was their main target.
However, if he did not leave Sky Emperor Mountain, and the true Successor of Demonic Arts continued to not show up, even after death, he would still be labelled the Successor of Demonic Arts.
This certainly was a dilemma.
Unless the true Successor of Demonic Arts shows up and kills more youths, and took the initiative to clear others’ suspicion, he was trapped. He would continue to be the scapegoat.
“In any case, matters regarding the Successor of Demonic Arts has nothing to do with you, brother. No matter how the rumours, it is just impossible.” Inside a palace, Ying Yu, who had long silver hair and a tall stature, opened her mouth. While frowning, she comforting Ying Shuang, whose facial expression was ugly.
“I know. But being so unjustly blamed by everyone, anyone would feel like this.” Hearing her comforting words, Ying Shuang revealed a wry smile and sighed. “I don’t know who I have offended, but I was framed without any reason.”
“I have no grudges with Gu Changge nor the Successor of the Mortal Palace. So, why did they have to throw this dirty water onto me?” Ying Shuang said, clearly placing himself as the victim, in a helpless tone. However, in truth, he had deep hatred towards Gu Changge and the others.
During this time, he found out a lot about the previous Ying Shuang. He also discovered more ways on how the latter would act, and the many methods he used. Thus, his performance, when compared to the latter, was hardly that different.
Naturally, he was still weaker than the previous Ying Shuang. However, thankfully, Ying Yu had still not found it to be that unusual.
Thus, he was relieved. So far, that was the only good thing among so many horrendous things. After all, his efforts to become Prince Ying, made them become more and more indistinguishable. It was as if he was truly the original Ying Shuang.
“There must be something wrong. If it’s just Gu Changge saying it, then it could still be regarded as a mistake, or a misunderstand. But, both Successors of the Mortal Palace are claiming the same thing. They all think that you are the Successor of Demonic Arts, brother… Don’t you think this is too farfetched to be called a coincidence? There is definitely something strange at play.” Ying Yu murmured, eyes fixed on Ying Shuang’s expression, trying to see anything abnormal from his reaction. She too, could not say for certain that Ying Shuang was not hiding something from her.
Hearing this, Ying Shuang’s heart jumped. However, his expression remained calm. ”Sister, I am also suspicious precisely because of that. Logically speaking, I have never met the three of them before.”
His biggest secret was something he could never expose. He had stolen Ying Shuang’s body. Thus, when he was being stared at by Ying Yu, he still felt uncomfortable.
“Forget it. Besides, the Immortal Academy will soon be established, and Sky Emperor Mountain will send our strongest expert to go there. I heard that man has the same status as father. He is a legendary figure as well.”
“When the time comes, he will protect us while we are in the Immortal Academy. At that time, only those without eyes would dare provoke us.” Ying Yu continued to speak. At the mention of the Immortal Academy, there were longing in her eyes. After all, this was an academy formed from the gathered resources of the countless factions in the Upper Realm. Its main goal was to create a True Immortal in this era.
Although she knew her Talent was powerful, and she was also the daughter of the Sky Emperor with amazing bloodline, she was not certain she would be able to compete with the many young prodigies of this era.
Thus, the Immortal Academy was just the perfect place for her to train. It would be the best place to cultivate, where young prodigies would converge, and stars gather.
In fact, everyone in the younger generation were yearning and looking forward to it. They hoped that they would be able to evolve there, and advance.
When he heard this, Ying Shuang’s smile turned stiff. He hold no desire to go to the Immortal Academy. Rather, he would avoid going if he could. He was now clear of his own abilities. He even questioned how many people he could beat in the younger generations. However, as Prince Ying, this decision was not for him to make.
“Sister, you’re right. After being stuck in Sky Emperor Palace for so long, it’s time to go to the Immortal Academy. It’s time for me to show the prestige of Sky Emperor Mountain.” Nonetheless, Ying Shuang put out a confident façade as he spoke.
Ying Yu couldn’t help but admire him. This was the brother she was familiar with.
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