Chapter 1178, Getting Closer; Senior Brother Gu Is Not an Outsider

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

Although The Primary Hope Saintess had not actually met this archnemesis, she had the confidence to eventually find his weaknesses.

 

When going through the future trajectory, in an attempt to survive and help the Primary Hope Holy Church stay safe, she even stayed by the enemy’s side and pretended to submit to him, helping him to expand his territory and spread the doctrine of the Heavenslayers Alliance.

 

Most of the time, she was more like his maidservant who was responsible for serving him.

 

Even after going through all this, she still had not found any clues or information about the enemy.

 

Fortunately, in that future trajectory, there was an improvement in their relationship, and she had gotten some of his trust.

 

There was something that The Primary Hope Saintess found important.

 

In the Mirror of Reincarnation, she could faintly see some images and words.

 

She put all her focus on it. However, she was not even aware that while she repeatedly went through the process, her current memory was affected by the future trajectory in the Mirror of Reincarnation.

 

On the other hand, the Imperial Celestial Palace was not affected by what had happened during this period.

 

Following Elder Jiu Lin’s urging, Jing Xiao would take the initiative to head to the island where the Disciples of the Xian Yun Practice Grounds resided. She would ask to see Gu Changge with the excuse of talking about cultivation.

 

She initially felt awkward, worried that terrible rumours would spread when the other Disciples saw her.

 

At the same time, she was worried that her action might disrupt Gu Changge’s cultivation and that he would be sick of her.

 

That was because she felt that this Eldest Senior Brother was not concerned about worldly affairs.

 

Even when he learned that the Founder was about to return, he was not excited at all. He remained calm and collected.

 

She believes that it was likely because he was always in seclusion and rarely showed up in front of anyone when he was in the Xian Yun Practice Grounds.

 

This made him unconcerned about what was happening around him.

 

Although the female Disciples of the Xian Yun Practice Grounds were displeased with her arrival, they would not say anything. Elder Xian Yun had warned them not to interfere.

 

In the end. Gu Changge did not choose to focus on cultivating. Whenever she came, he would leave the courtyard with her.

 

They would take a stroll around the island and talk about cultivation, past events, and current affairs amid the iridescent light.

 

Jing Xiao slowly got used to the displeasure and jealousy of those female Disciples. She started ignoring them.

 

She loved being with Gu Changge. She could be at ease and talk about anything.

 

At the same time, she would learn new things that she did not know in the past. This would help with her cultivation and understanding of the Great Dao.

 

She felt that she had gotten closer to Gu Changge.

 

Then, she summoned her courage and asked Gu Changge about his name and identity. To her disappointment, he did not tell her his name. He only replied with a smile that his surname was Gu.

 

Although Jing Xiao was disappointed, she did not probe him. After all, she was a tactful person who knew how to act appropriately.

 

Perhaps they were not close enough yet.

 

After that, Jing Xiao started calling him ‘Senior Brother Gu’. She asked him about his experiences in the Xian Yun Practice Grounds and whether there were some interesting incidents.

 

Gu Changge would also ask her questions like her cultivation, her identity, her parents, and so on.

 

Naturally, Jing Xiao would not hide anything from him. She did not think that those were secrets. In her opinion, Gu Changge cared about her, which was why he asked her questions about her.

 

If he was not curious about her identity at all, she would be disappointed.

 

She did not know why she had this feeling.

 

When Elder Jiu Lin found her and asked her whether she had the intention of looking for a partner the other day, an idea suddenly sprang into her mind.

 

After giving it some thought, she felt that having a perfect partner like Gu Changge would be ideal.

 

Then, when he asked her even more questions, it was inevitable that Ling Yuxian would be brought up.

 

Jing Xiao knew that her battle against Ling Yuxian a while back had caused a commotion in the Imperial Celestial Palace. Although Gu Changge had been in seclusion in the Xian Yun Practice Grounds, he must have heard of the incident.

 

It was only natural that he was curious. However, this matter involved the Family behind her and Ling Yuxian’s background.

 

Such secrets should not be exposed to outsiders.

 

When Gu Changge saw how hesitant she was, he did not make things difficult for her. He waved his hand and said with a smile, “It’s fine. I’m just curious. That was why I asked you the question. If you’re not allowed to tell me about it, then just forget that I had asked. The people around me frequently talked about this matter, which was why I got curious.”

 

Upon hearing that. Jing Xiao shook her head. “It’s not really a secret. You’ve been taking good care of me lately. I’m fine with telling you about it.”

 

She trusted Gu Changge and knew that he would not tell anyone else about it. There would not be any consequences.

 

“It seems that this matter is more complicated than I’ve imagined. Some secrets are probably involved.” Gu Changge waved his hand with a smile and stopped her from speaking further. “In that case, you don’t have to tell me about it. I don’t want to put you in a tight spot.”

 

Jing Xiao felt warmth in her heart. She initially intended to tell Gu Changge about this matter so that he would not be disappointed.

 

Much to her surprise, he could tell that she was in a dilemma and was not willing to put her in a tight spot. At that moment, she was moved.

 

Jing Xiao stole a glance at Gu Changge before hanging her head low to look at her feet. She suddenly spoke in a small voice. “Well, it’s just that this matter cannot be exposed to outsiders. But to me, you’re not an outsider.”

 

When she finished her words, she felt her face burning and her ears reddening. She did not know where such courage came from for her to say such things.

 

“What did you just say, Junior Sister Jing?” Gu Changge appeared surprised as though he did not hear her clearly.