Chapter 1176, Be a Matchmaker for Them; Staying in the Imperial Celestial Palace for the Time Being

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

Elder Xian Yun wondered if Gu Changge was so foolish that he was not even aware of it.

 

She did not believe it. After all, she had been alive for hundreds of epochs.

 

Although she was not certain about how powerful Gu Changge truly was, she knew that he must have the confidence to stay safe in this situation, which was why he was calm and collected.

 

Many thoughts crossed her mind in that instant.

 

Just as she was ready to speak, Elder Jiu Lin said with a smile, “He’s the Eldest Senior Brother of the current generation from the Xian Yun Practice Grounds. He had been in seclusion for a long time, so he rarely showed up in front of anyone. It’s my first time seeing him as well. It’s only normal that you find him unfamiliar.”

 

Ling Qiuchang finally understood what happened upon hearing his explanation. Elder Xian Yun nodded in acknowledgement.

 

“It seems that there are many brilliant Disciples of the current generation in the Imperial Celestial Palace. Other than prodigies like Yuxian, we even an Eldest Senior Brother from the Xian Yun Practice Grounds who is also extraordinary. We’re blessed by Heaven.”

 

When the Elders looked at Gu Changge, they were amazed as well. They could not even see through his cultivation.

 

Their first reaction was that Gu Changge either had an Exotic Treasure to conceal his aura and Heavenly Secret or carry great Fortuity with him.

 

A Disciple like him was not rarely seen in the long history of the Imperial Celestial Palace. In the past, they would be interested in finding out the secrets of a Disciple like him.

 

But as time passed, they stopped having a hand in a matter like this.

 

After all, everyone had their secrets. The Imperial Celestial Palace was already on the decline. If even Elders like them coveted the secrets and Exotic Treasures of the Disciples, the Imperial Celestial Palace would fall apart sooner or later.

 

The Land of Celestial Suffering could rise to prominence quickly and become one of the Supreme Forces in the Primary Hope Civilisation in only more than 100 epochs mainly because Chu Gucheng valued Fortuitous Ones and spent many resources to nurture them.

 

Ling Yuxian was also paying attention when Ling Qiuchang was asking about Gu Changge’s identity.

 

When she found out that he was the Eldest Senior Brother from the Xian Yun Practice Grounds, she let out a sigh of relief, but she was still slightly concerned.

 

She intended to secretly look for a chance and find out about his identity.

 

Gu Changge pretended that he did not know what was on Ling Yuxian’s mind. After the meeting was over, he followed Elder Xian Yun and slowly walked out of the council hall.

 

Elder Xian Yun was elegantly walking in front of them. She found a tranquil island and intended to let her Disciples stay there.

 

On the other hand, Elder Jiu Lin brought Jing Xiao and other Disciples to a mountain range in a different location.

 

During this period, all the Elders had to stay in the Imperial Celestial Palace and wait for the Palace Master to make some arrangements. He was no exception.

 

Elder Jiu Lin and the others prioritised helping the Founder break free.

 

He could tell that Jing Xiao intended to have a conversation with Gu Change about cultivation.

 

Nevertheless, Gu Changge had quickly left with Elder Xian Yun earlier. He did not give her a chance to speak.

 

Elder Jiu Lin ran his fingers through his beard and said with a smile, “During this period, Elder Jiu Lin and all of us will be staying in the Imperial Celestial Palace. If you want to get closer to that Eldest Senior Brother, you have to seize the chance.”

 

Jing Xiao was shy as her face reddened. She had a feeling that Elder Jiu Lin intended to be a matchmaker for them.

 

They had just gotten to know each other. Although they got along well, they were not close yet. Furthermore, she did not even know the Senior Brother’s name and background.

 

When Elder Jiu Lin saw how meek Jing Xiao was when she ran away, he ran his fingers through his beard and smiled. Perhaps he could make up for the regrets he had in the past.

 

Anyway, such a matter could not be rushed. Since they would be staying in the Imperial Celestial Palace for the time being, the two of them had many chances to come into contact.

 

Meanwhile, on an island that was covered in a mist and iridescent light, Gu Changge was casually seated on a stone bench in a tranquil courtyard while fiddling with an empty teacup. “How much do you know about Ling Yuxian’s identity and background?”

 

In front of him was the cautious Elder Xian Yun whose hands were placed on her sides.

 

She behaved very differently from the demure and elegant woman when she was in front of the Elders and Disciples.

 

Upon hearing his words, she only shook her head to mean that she knew nothing.

 

The Palace Master rarely talked about Ling Yuxian, and the Elders tacitly never asked any questions. Since uncertainty was there, rumours naturally spread, that Ling Yuxian might be Ling Qiuchang’s Daughter.

 

Gu Changge did not make things difficult for her. In the council hall earlier, he could feel that Elder Xian Yun had the intention to expose his identity, but she suppressed the urge in the end.

 

Gu Changge did not care at all. He did not expect Elder Xian Yun to have no intention of going against him. However, if she was clever enough, she would know what she should and should not do.

 

As long as he still had control over her life, she would know how to act appropriately.

 

Elder Xian Yun felt uncomfortable when she was in front of Gu Changge. She felt like she could not hide any secrets from him.

 

When she was bringing her Disciples to the island a while ago, she heard Gu Changge’s voice transmission telling her to see him on her own.

 

At that time, she was flustered deep within. She reckoned that Gu Changge had seen through her mind when they were in the hall, which was why she was anxious.

 

Still, she would not dare to disobey Gu Changge’s orders even though she was in the Imperial Celestial Palace.

 

Hence, she could only help the Disciples settle down first before coming over with the excuse of having something to tell Gu Changge.

 

The Disciples of the Xian Yun Practice Grounds naturally could not know that their Master was acting this way in front of Gu Changge.

 

“Do you know how to prepare tea?” When Gu Changge saw that she hung her head low in fear, he smiled and propped up her chin with only one finger.

 

“Yes,” Elder Xian Yun replied in a shaky voice. She felt vexed and offended by the man’s frivolous behaviour.

 

Before becoming an Elder of the Imperial Celestial Palace, she had been a bright prodigy. Her cultivation and aptitude were peerless. By relying on her talent and hard work, she became who she was today. Now, she was only one step away from the True Dao Realm.

 

She was the Master of the Xian Yun Practice Grounds and an Elder of the Imperial Celestial Palace. She did not expect that she would be reduced to someone who had to prepare tea for another person one day.

 

“It so happens that I’m thirsty.” Gu Changge smiled and retracted his finger. He would not do anything to Elder Xian Yun. After all, she was still useful to him.

 

If she insisted on ending her life, it would just bring him unnecessary trouble.