Chapter 1143, She Can’t Have Her Cake and Eat It Too; Do You Know Who She Is?

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

People like Zi Yunchuan and Zhao Tianfan were curious about Gu Changge’s identity and background. They had many questions to ask.

 

However, since Waterfront Chamber had been destroyed, they could only head to a nearby huge and luxurious ship by Purple Return River.

 

The hull was as translucent as jade, and it was adorned with Immortal Stones. The mist hovering near the riverbank made the atmosphere celestial.

 

Several ladies from Waterfront Chamber were clad in revealing clothes. Their hair hung loose on their shoulders as they were standing at the bow of the ship. The melodious sounds coming from their flutes sounded like music from Heaven, which could cleanse anyone’s Soul.

 

“My identity doesn’t matter. Wherever you think I’m from, that’s fine. If there are some things you’re supposed to know, you’ll find out sooner or later. If there are things you’re not supposed to know, it’s pointless for you to ask now.” On the ship, Gu Changge shook his head and swayed his cup nonchalantly. He was not willing to dwell on his identity.

 

He still stayed in Purple Return City because he wanted to watch the good show that was about to begin. Also, he intended to let people like Zi Yunchuan and Zhao Tianfan continue to form speculation so that he could wander around the Primary Hope Civilisation with a different identity. That would be more convenient for him.

 

After all, he had not received any news and clues from the Imperial Celestial Palace, so he believes he would have to personally make a move.

 

Though he could do so if he wished, he did not like to alter his appearance or use a different name.

 

Zi Yunchuan and the others were aware of his Surname, but that was all. When word got out, the Land of Celestial Suffering and other Forces in the Primary Hope Civilisation might form some speculation.

 

After all, Gu Changge never concealed anything while in the Immortal Spirit Civilisation.

 

Given the powers of these Forces in the Primary Hope Civilisation, they could easily find out about his surname.

 

As such, when the news spread from Southbarren Ancient Territory, they would form some associations and speculation, which would impact Gu Changge’s following plan. So, instead of hiding, he had another plan.

 

“Don’t worry, Brother Gu. We’ll stop speculating about your identity, nor will we talk to anyone else about you.”

 

People like Zi Yunchuan and Zhao Tianfan were not foolish, so they quickly said that they would stop talking about Gu Changge’s background and wouldn’t reveal anything about him to anyone else.

 

They understood the meaning behind Gu Changge’s words. If there were things they were supposed to know, they would find out sooner or later. However, they should not probe into things they should not know, including his background and identity.

 

Gu Changge was down-to-earth enough to treat them as fellow cultivators. Otherwise, given their identities, they would not have had a chance to come into contact with him.

 

After taking a sip of wine, Gu Changge stopped talking about this matter, which did not bother him at all. At the same time, he did not believe their assurances.

 

For this reason, he made a move on them. When they talked about his identity and background, this part of their memories would be blurred.

 

Even Grand Spiritual Masters would not be able to find anything useful by searching their memories.

 

“Greetings, Young Master…” On the other side of the ship, the white-clothed woman named Yi Yi had changed into new clothes, and she was approaching Gu Changge.

 

She was still wearing a veil. With her head hung low, she held her zither tightly. Her long, silky hair swayed with the wind. Her white dress perfectly outlined her slender figure.

 

“What are you doing here?” Gu Changge put down his cup and shot her a look.

 

People like Zi Yunchuan and Zhao Tianfan had acute eyesight. Naturally, they had noticed the young woman when she was on the shore earlier.

 

They had seen her hesitating there for a long time, so they did not expect her to come over. Certainly, Gu Changge had noticed her as well, but he did not care.

 

“Thanks for lending me a helping hand, Young Master.”

 

The white-clothed woman stood beside him, looking nervous and timid. She clenched her zither with her fair hand, and her voice was shaky.

 

Gu Changge shook his head. “It was the least I could do. You didn’t have to come over just to thank me.”

 

The white-clothed woman remained silent as she hung her head low and stood beside him.

 

Gu Changge picked up his cup and took a sip of wine. “You don’t have to follow me around. Since you’re a free person now, you can go wherever you want.”

 

The white-clothed woman lifted her gaze and glanced at Gu Changge before saying in a small voice, “But you paid a price to take me away from Waterfront Chamber.”

 

Gu Changge’s expression never changed as he shook his head. “I didn’t spend any money.”

 

Although he had lent this young woman a helping hand at that time, he merely intended to get into a conflict with Chu Xiao so that the latter would be forced to reveal his identity and background. If not for this reason, he would not have interfered over such a small matter. Now that he had achieved his goal, this young woman was no longer useful to him.

 

The white-clothed woman lowered her head again. When she heard that, the face behind her veil turned pale.

 

She stopped talking. Her other hand was holding the clean handkerchief which Gu Changge had given to her at that time.

 

Upon seeing that, the other people on the ship never said anything. Fairy Cai Yun secretly sneered.

 

In her opinion, the white-clothed woman intended to get close to Gu Changge when she realised he had an extraordinary background.

 

However, she could not have her cake and eat it too. Even Fairy Cai Yun would not dare to think about it.

 

On the other hand, Zi Yunchuan furrowed his brows and examined the white-clothed woman. He increasingly found her familiar, even though she was wearing a veil.

 

They were far apart previously. Now that the distance between them was shorter, he realised he had seen her before.

 

“Are you Suyi?” he suddenly asked in shock. His eyes were filled with disbelief.

 

“What’s wrong? Do you know who she is, Brother Yunchuan?”

 

People like Zhao Tianfan and Ming Ying were surprised upon hearing that.

 

The white-clothed woman never lifted her head. She shuddered when she heard that. It never crossed her mind that her Older Cousin would remember her.

 

In Waterfront Chamber previously, she thought that Zi Yunchuan had forgotten about a Younger Cousin like her, which was why he chose to turn a blind eye to her suffering.

 

“Can you take off your veil?” Zi Yunchuan asked.

 

At the same time, he appeared slightly awkward. It wasn’t until now that he recalled he had seen the woman’s eyes. It was no wonder he found her familiar.

 

Anyway, he found it inconceivable that his Cousin had been sold to Waterfront Chamber.

 

Gu Changge was surprised as well. He had never looked into the background of this young woman. He did not expect that Zi Yunchuan knew her.

 

Upon hearing Zi Yunchuan’s words, the white-clothed woman lifted her head and looked at Gu Changge instead. She realised that he was slightly surprised.

 

Only then did she raise her hand to her ear and take off the veil after some hesitation.

 

People like Zhao Tianfan and Ming Ying were breathless as they were amazed by her beauty. Even Fairy Cai Yun was startled for a moment before feeling jealous.

 

The white-clothed woman lowered her head again. She looked about 17 years old. She carried herself elegantly, and her face was so chiselled as though it was a piece of art. What was more, her skin was as fair as snow.

 

The veils worn by performers of the Waterfront Chamber were specially made Artifacts. They could block out the probing gazes of cultivators.

 

Before this, there was a scar on her face which she had inflicted on herself. It covered half of her face, but almost no one had seen it before. Naturally, such a scar was only a small problem for Waterfront Chamber to mend.

 

Prior to coming to this ship, the white-clothed woman had asked Madam Liu to give her a Pill that could heal her wound and get rid of her scar. Her face was restored after that.