132: Should I tell Master?

After everyone left, Zizhu Peak's summit returned to tranquility, with only the rustling of wind through the bamboo leaves remaining.

Gu Changge stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze falling upon Ling Xi, who stood quietly to the side.

His heart stirred slightly. In her previous life, this woman had already proven herself a Great Emperor, forging her own invincible path. Her Dao Heart was firm, and her Dao path was clear.

Returning through Rebirth, her Foundation remained. All she lacked was resources and time.

Too much interference might disturb her Dao Heart. Regarding Cultivation, he didn't need to worry too much.

Thinking of this, Gu Changge smiled faintly, "I observe that the spiritual Qi circulating around your body forms its own rhythm, as if you possess a Cultivation Technique that perfectly suits you. If your path is already clear, simply follow it. I will not interfere excessively with your Cultivation."

At these words, Ling Xi's heart jolted violently!

He saw through it?!

The Heaven Devouring Dao Art was her Emperor Scripture from her previous life. When it circulated, she had already suppressed all traces to the extreme, and her Emperor Divine Soul Origin was hidden exceptionally deep. Although the Cultivation Technique was activated during her Breakthrough yesterday, it only revealed the tip of the iceberg... Could he have detected the anomaly based solely on that brief spiritual Qi fluctuation?

But if he truly saw through it, why didn't he expose it?

Was he intentionally leaving room, or did he only vaguely sense a unique Cultivation Technique without delving into its Origins?

Ling Xi clenched her hands in her sleeves, her heart churning ceaselessly.

This Master's discerning eye was too sharp, yet his attitude of not questioning or interfering made her unable to fathom his true depth. Had he truly seen something, or was he merely speaking casually?

Then, Ling Xi's hands, clutching her sleeves, quietly relaxed, and her tense back unconsciously eased.

This is good! Master didn't tell her to change to Azure Profound Sect's Sect Cultivation Technique!

"The Heaven Devouring Dao Art was forged from the essence of my previous life; it has long merged with my Divine Soul and is the most suitable Dao path for me. If I were to truly change Cultivation Techniques, not only would all my previous efforts be in vain, but I would also cut off my own future."

The thought of Master forcing her to change, requiring her to both find ways to conceal the Heaven Devouring Dao Art's uniqueness and to feign compliance during Cultivation assessments, pretending to Cultivate other Cultivation Techniques, made Ling Xi's scalp tingle.

Now it's good. Master said he wouldn't interfere with her Cultivation, which granted her the greatest freedom.

She could Cultivate with the Emperor Scripture in peace, without racking her brain to hide her secret.

She secretly raised her eyes, and the wariness in her gaze towards Gu Changge faded, replaced by a genuine sense of relief.

Why was he so at ease?

An ordinary Master, upon seeing a Disciple Cultivating a Cultivation Technique of unknown Origin, would, even if not forcibly abolishing it, meticulously question its source and rigorously examine it. Yet, he dismissed it so casually?

Did his nonchalance stem from ignorance, or from unfathomable depth?

These thoughts flashed through Ling Xi's mind in an instant.

However, she showed no trace of it on her face, maintaining her calm and respectful demeanor. She bowed slightly, adhering to etiquette, her voice clear and steady, "Disciple understands. Thank you, Master, for your benevolence."

Gu Changge nodded slightly, his fingertip gently tapping the Void Realm.

A small, entirely black jar, seemingly ancient and unadorned, quietly appeared. A faint, ethereal glow encircled its body, its aura suppressed to the Heaven-Grade treasure level, as it slowly descended towards Ling Xi.

At the same time, two Jade Slips, flowing with Chaos Qi, also floated before her.

"Today, I shall bestow upon you a Heavenly Human Realm-grade protective small jar and two minor life-saving techniques. Perhaps they can help you navigate the world with fewer troubles."

"The path of Cultivation relies on oneself, but external objects are also indispensable. This item is for your self-defense; perhaps it can help you navigate the world with fewer troubles."

Gu Changge's tone was as casual as if he were discarding a worn-out ordinary Magical Artifact.

Ling Xi respectfully received the small jar and Jade Slips with both hands.

The moment her fingertips touched the small jar, her Emperor Divine Soul deep within her quivered violently!

She perceived an extremely faint, yet intrinsically terrifying tremor, subtly transmitted to her senses through that seemingly perfect Heavenly Human Realm-grade Seal!

This... beneath this Seal?!

Her heart was violently shaken, but she desperately maintained her composure, secretly circulating a trace of her Emperor Divine Soul Origin power, cautiously probing the small jar.

Buzz—

A deep hum, as if from ancient primordial times, exploded in the depths of her Sea of Consciousness!

That Heavenly Human Realm-grade Seal, under the scrutiny of her Emperor Divine Soul, seemed to become transparent, vaguely revealing the vast, star-sea-like, terrifyingly formidable Supreme Emperor Weapon might and the Origin Dao Rhyme that seemed capable of devouring all heavens beneath it!

A Supreme Emperor Weapon!! And one of an astonishingly high grade!

Ling Xi nearly dropped the small jar, her heart pounding wildly.

Master... he actually gave me a Supreme Emperor Weapon, treating it as a Heaven-Grade treasure?!

Did he... did he know the true grade of this jar?

Looking at his casual tone... could it be... he didn't even notice the anomaly of this jar?

Did he just consider it a decent Heavenly Human Realm Magic Treasure?

Yes! It must be so!

Although Master is unfathomable, he is, after all, a Cultivator of this world. Perhaps he obtained this jar by chance, but failed to break through its deepest Seal, only activating its Heavenly Human Realm-grade power?

Oh my... this misunderstanding is huge!

Ling Xi immediately fell into immense internal conflict, her palms slightly sweating.

Should I... should I tell Master?

This is a Supreme Emperor Weapon! An ultimate treasure that could incite Holy Land wars and cause ancient aristocratic families to fight tooth and nail in the outside world!

He just gave it away so casually... If he knew that what he gave away was actually such a divine item, would he... regret it?

But... how do I explain that I can see through this Seal that even he hasn't discovered?

Say that I was a Great Emperor in my previous life? How... how do I even say that?

Will Master think I'm crazy?

But not telling him... it feels like taking an enormous advantage, and I feel guilty... She secretly glanced at Gu Changge, only to see Master still looking lazy and unconcerned, as if what he had just given away was truly an ordinary item.

Forget it... I won't say anything for now. Ling Xi's heart battled between Heaven and man for a moment, and she finally gritted her teeth and made a decision.

Since Master gave it, it is his intention. I will diligently Cultivate in the future and not fail his kindness.

As for the secret of this jar... if there's an Opportunity in the future, should I subtly hint to Master? Or wait until my strength recovers somewhat, and I can protect myself before speaking?

Yes, I'll keep it for now! What if I tell him now, and Master asks for the reason? I wouldn't be able to explain it at all!

She forcibly suppressed the turbulent waves in her heart and a trace of guilt for deceiving her Master, forcing out a grateful yet natural smile. She solemnly put away the small jar and bowed deeply to Gu Changge.

"Disciple... thanks Master for the generous gift! This... this small jar seems very pleasing to the eye, Disciple will definitely cherish it!"

Gu Changge seemed to not notice anything unusual, merely waving his hand casually, his tone still placid, "Mm, as long as it's useful."

Ling Xi secretly breathed a sigh of relief, yet at the same time, she found it a little amusing. A mischievous smile involuntarily flickered in her eyes, and she secretly muttered to herself, "So that's how it is!"

I thought Master was truly unfathomable and could see through everything. After all that, he's just an ordinary Cultivator who 'misjudged'!

This demonic jar is a Supreme Emperor Weapon, a divine item that could cause Cultivators across all heavens and myriad domains to fight tooth and nail. Yet, he failed to break through that Seal and casually gave it away as an ordinary protective Magic Treasure.

Ling Xi quietly tucked the small jar more securely into her storage ring, unable to suppress the upward curve of her lips. This feeling of 'finding a bargain' was truly delightful!

She had originally been extremely wary of Gu Changge's unfathomable depth, but now she felt that this Master had gained a touch of adorable cluelessness, which even made her previously tense nerves relax.

Oh well, oh well. Since Master himself hasn't discovered it, then this misunderstanding shall remain for now.

When her Cultivation recovers in the future, perhaps she can even use this demonic jar to give Master a surprise in return!

Moreover, with this Emperor Weapon in hand, she would at least have more means to protect herself when dealing with that ill-intentioned old ox in the future.

Hmph, Azure Sky Python Ox, I know very well what thoughts you hide beneath your seemingly honest demeanor!

Just wait. Once my strength advances further, I will surely be able to completely suppress you. You can forget about any of your petty schemes or sinister plots succeeding on Zizhu Peak!

Thinking this, she bowed once more to Gu Changge, the gratitude in her tone now carrying a genuine lightness, "Disciple will definitely not fail Master's gift and will Cultivate diligently!"