After confirmation by Chong Ying, Gu Changnian was no longer in danger. Although the pain caused by the miasma had been resolved, the news that he had broken through two realms with the help of He Qing and became the first among his peers in the immortal sect also spread throughout the five peaks of Lingshan.
Some of those who had a bad relationship with the sect on weekdays could not help but talk behind the sect's back out of jealousy. Their remarks were all clichés, either questioning the dirty and filthy way the Yaoguang Sect practiced their skills, or questioning whether Gu Changnian had exchanged his body for benefits.
Close friends like Hua Chiyu, Xu Gaizhi and others were genuinely happy for Gu Changnian, and even came to Kaiyang Palace to welcome him "out of the hospital" in order to divert his attention from hearing those rumors.
Xu Gaizhi looked him up and down, unable to hide his envy, and said, "You are really different. You have become the best among our generation. I think your aura is different."
Gu Changnian laughed and punched him: "What are you talking about? I just got an opportunity."
Seeing that the two of them were still on good terms, Hua Chiyu was also happy, but then Xu Gaizhi asked again, "Master He Qing didn't come?"
After these words were spoken, both Gu Changnian and Hua Chiyu looked obviously uncomfortable.
Hua Chiyu looked at Gu Changnian with complicated eyes, and saw him pull the corner of his mouth with a little embarrassment and said: "Well, Master didn't come, I will go back by myself."
Xu Gaizhi also immediately noticed the subtle emotions in this, and touched his nose in annoyance and changed the subject: "Come on, we will take you back."
"good."
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Under the peach tree in Beifeng's backyard, He Qing was buried in a book behind a low desk. After learning such a big news last night, she reread the ancient books she had read before.
But unfortunately, it was too long ago, and only a few words were left of the events of ancient times. He Qing could only barely piece together a story from the pages that were almost broken into pieces.
It is said that when the world was first created, the Heavenly Dao gave birth to twelve ancient gods to open up the chaotic world and established various complicated rules. After that, hundreds of thousands of years passed, the order of the whole world became stable and orderly, and the Heavenly Dao took back the divinity of the twelve ancient gods.
After losing the cheat that allowed them to live as long as heaven and earth, eleven of the ancient gods died one by one, and only the twelfth ancient god fell into depravity and became a demon god. He used his divine power to tear open a space independent of the world controlled by heaven, which is the demon world.
After the Demon God was sealed, the demon world was destroyed, but countless believers were left behind to continue practicing the magic and fighting with the immortals for tens of thousands of years.
"That's all?" He Qing said speechlessly after collecting the last bit of information: "Such a magnificent legend, is this all it contains? The rest is all about how cruel, brutal and bloodthirsty the demon god is."
"Legends..." Lu Li beside him savored the word and said with a smile, "Master believes that these are just legends. Since they are legends, he naturally can't make any long speeches."
He Qing put away the books one by one and asked seriously: "It's not that I, as your partner, don't trust you, but I want to see the secrets you mentioned with my own eyes and broaden my horizons."
Lu Li understood her temptation, but he just smiled and lowered his head, picked up the jade pendant on her waist and rubbed it, and said slowly: "Master seems to be very concerned about the matter of the demon god."
He Qing pursed his lips, thinking that it was only natural for him to be concerned.
She had thought it over carefully last night. Judging from the current situation, the plot after the original owner's death is nothing more than the villain, the young master of the evil sect, wanting to break the seal and let the devil appear in the world, while the righteous immortal sect headed by Gu Changnian and Hua Chiyu will try every means to stop it. In the end, the male protagonist wins and the villain dies.
As for the demon god, although the book mentions the demon god many times, it is probably just to promote the plot. Otherwise, if he really appeared in the world, who can be his opponent with the current immortals and demons? How can the book end if it is a direct dimensional attack?
If we follow this logic, then Lu Li, the young master, must know more than just this. The more information he is willing to share, the better it will be for He Qing to make subsequent plans.
For example, help Lu Li avoid risks, and advise him not to distract himself by trying to break the devil's seal, but to save his strength for the battle with Gu Changnian.
Thinking of this, He Qing began to test her again. She asked, "Lu Li, you... are also a loyal believer of the Demon God, right?"
A hint of interest flashed across Lu Li's eyes. He rested his chin on the table and looked at her: "What do you think, Master?"
He Qing pondered and said, "You have practiced his skills, so you must have some respect for him, right? However, I have a personal opinion."
Lu Li suppressed his laughter and said, "Master, please speak."
He Qing observed Lu Li's reaction while choosing his words carefully: "As the saying goes, a new emperor appoints new ministers. The devil god is a thing of the past. Now that you are the young master of the devil path, the devil cultivators should serve you as their master."
"Oh, is that so?" Lu Li covered his lips and nodded repeatedly.
"Yes." He Qing said seriously: "As for the demon god, let us worship him with the most sincere heart."
This time Lu Li really couldn't hold it in any longer, and he laughed out loud, even bending over with laughter. He leaned forward on the table and buried his face in his arms, but even though he tried not to make a sound, his body was still shaking.
"..." He Qing had a vague feeling that he was being laughed at. With a wooden face, he asked mechanically, "Is it funny?"
Lu Li shook his head and said nothing, his shoulders still shaking.
He Qing was depressed. She was providing Lu Li with the best solution as a partner, so how did he react? Did he still have any respect for her?
Just as He Qing was about to protest, Lu Li, who was lying on the table, seemed to be tired of laughing. He let out a long breath and sat up, but then lay on her legs again.
He smiled, closed his eyes leisurely, and sighed, "Master, you are so interesting."
He Qing clenched her fists again. This guy seemed to be more and more fond of touching her recently.
But just as she was about to give Lu Li a warning, she sensed several familiar auras appearing in the corridor. She looked up and saw that the people standing there were Gu Changnian, Hua Chiyu and three others.
Even though they were at a distance, He Qing could clearly see those three indescribable expressions.
Xu Gaizhi didn't even know where to put his eyes, he was extremely embarrassed, while Hua Chiyu and Gu Changnian, one looked surprised and the other had a gloomy face.
He Qing's eyes twitched: No need to guess, Xu Gaizhi and Hua Chiyu must have thought that she had changed her affair partner from Gu Changnian to her little disciple.
Seeing the little reputation he had managed to save disappear, He Qing pushed the culprit away with all his strength, and then put on a gentle smile as a teacher and greeted him, "You guys are here?"