35: Chapter 35 The actors are in position, and a spectacular show is about to begin!

Elsewhere, inside a pavilion.

Qin Yu looked down at the docile demoness at his feet and nodded in satisfaction.

Tonight's deal was definitely not a loss.

Not only did he subdue an undercover agent with maxed-out loyalty.

But he also gained a massive amount of destiny points.

More importantly.

He really enjoyed this feeling of total control.

Just then.

A faint sound of footsteps rang out.

It was Li Yuan.

He did not approach, but lowered his voice outside the pavilion and reported respectfully:

"Divine Son, Gu Changge of the Eternal Gu Family requests an audience."

"He says he has long admired the Divine Son's illustrious reputation and has come specifically to pay his respects."

Gu Changge?

Qin Yu smiled.

Speak of the devil, and he shall appear.

He hadn't gone to find him.

Yet he had come knocking on his door voluntarily.

Interesting.

"Let him come over."

Qin Yu waved his hand, signaling Han Yueli to step aside.

Han Yueli was sensible; she immediately put on her veil, reverting to the appearance of a cold Saintess.

She stood quietly in the shadows with her hands hanging down.

Soon, a young man dressed in moon-white robes walked in.

The newcomer had a handsome face and an extraordinary bearing.

It was none other than Gu Changge of the Eternal Gu Family.

Seeing Qin Yu in the pavilion and Han Yueli standing to the side, his eyes flickered slightly.

But his face still wore a perfect smile.

"Gu Changge greets Brother Qin."

Gu Changge cupped his hands slightly, his posture neither servile nor overbearing.

"I have long heard that Brother Qin displayed great Divine Might in the Lower Realm, forcing the Heavenly Dao of the Desolate Domain to bow its head single-handedly."

"Seeing you today, your demeanor is truly peerless."

"Sit."

Qin Yu smiled and pointed to the seat opposite him.

He couldn't be bothered to beat around the bush and spoke directly:

"Brother Gu, visiting late at night, surely you didn't come just to shower me with praise, right?"

"Speak plainly; This Divine Son does not like to beat around the bush."

Upon hearing this, the smile on Gu Changge's face grew even brighter.

He sat down elegantly, picked up the fragrant tea served by a maid, and took a light sip.

"Brother Qin is straightforward; Changge admires that."

He set down the teacup, his gaze sweeping across the pavilion as if unintentionally, and said softly:

"The Qin Family has a vast enterprise, rules over Taihuang Heaven, and its prestige shakes the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths; it is truly enviable."

"It's just that... a large tree has withered branches, and a large clan has internal traitors."

"Sometimes, the real trouble does not come from the outside."

"But originates from within."

These words were pointed.

He was testing whether Qin Yu knew about Qin Chuan's conspiracy.

However, Qin Yu just waved his hand impatiently.

"Internal traitors? Trouble?"

Qin Yu sneered, his eyes filled with disdain.

"They are nothing more than a few rats hiding in the gutter."

"No matter how loudly they squeak, can they really turn the world upside down?"

"Stepping on them to death is all that's needed."

"If Brother Gu has nothing else, please return."

"This Divine Son is tired; there is still a grand ceremony to handle tomorrow."

He issued an order to leave directly.

Watching Qin Yu's attitude, a trace of contempt flashed in the depths of Gu Changge's eyes.

But the smile on his face remained perfect.

"It was Changge who was abrupt."

He slowly stood up and cupped his hands again:

"Since that is the case, Changge will not disturb Brother Qin's rest; we shall meet again at tomorrow's grand ceremony."

Having said that, he turned and left.

Only after walking far away did the smile on Gu Changge's face completely vanish, his eyes turning cold.

"Brave, perhaps, but devoid of any cunning."

"Just a spoiled brute, possessing strength and background but nothing else; not worth worrying about."

Gu Changge defined Qin Yu in his heart.

Such an opponent is the easiest to manipulate.

He did not leave the Qin Family's divine island directly.

Instead, his figure flickered, and he silently sneaked into the side hall area where the branch clan members were located.

Inside a heavily guarded secret room.

Qin Chuan was pacing back and forth, anxious and uneasy.

Qin Yu's strong return had caused all his plans to fall into passivity.

He could even feel death approaching.

Just then, a figure appeared out of thin air behind him.

"Fellow Daoist Qin Chuan, why so anxious?"

It was Gu Changge's voice.

"Brother Gu!"

Qin Chuan turned around abruptly, his eyes bloodshot, his voice urgent:

"You saw it, that guy Qin Yu didn't die, and he's become even stronger!"

"The look in his eyes clearly shows he already knows something."

"I'm running out of time!"

"Do not be anxious."

Gu Changge raised his hand to signal him to calm down and said with a smile.

"Precisely because of this, it is the best opportunity for you and me."

He reached out and took out a shadow-recording stone flickering with blood-red light, handing it over.

"This is ironclad proof collected by my men in the Lower Realm at the risk of their lives, showing Qin Yu Cultivating Demonic Technique and devouring living beings."

"At tomorrow's grand ceremony, in front of the myriad clans, you will announce this item and cement his identity as a Demon Son."

"By then, even if Qin Huangtian is protective, he won't be able to stop the chatter of the masses."

Qin Chuan took the shadow-recording stone and probed it with his Divine Sense.

When he saw the realistic, bloody scenes inside, his breathing became rapid.

"But... even so, I am not his match!"

Qin Chuan was still afraid; he had seen Qin Yu's terror with his own eyes.

"Rest assured."

Gu Changge took out another jade talisman carved with profound runes.

"This is a World-Breaking Divine Talisman, a life-saving item treasured by my Gu Family."

"Once activated, even a Great Emperor cannot stop you; it is enough to let you escape the Qin Family."

"After the deed is done, come to my Gu Family, and I will ensure your lineage is safe."

With ironclad proof and a retreat path.

The fear in Qin Chuan's heart was instantly replaced by greed and spite.

"Good!"

He gripped the two items tightly and gritted his teeth, saying:

"Qin Yu! Tomorrow is your death day!"

Gu Changge watched his crazed appearance, smiled with satisfaction, and his figure slowly dissipated.

"A brainless piece of trash thinks he can compete for brilliance with a true Dragon?"

"You just need to take a bite of him and muddy the waters; that is enough."

"As for whether you live or die, what does it have to do with me?"

...

Meanwhile, inside the main hall of the Imperial Palace.

Qin Yu sat upright on a soft couch, his fingertips tapping lightly on the table.

Han Yueli, who had been standing quietly to the side, felt the Slave Seal between her brows heat up slightly.

She immediately stepped forward and knelt on one knee.

She respectfully reported everything she had just learned, word for word.

"Master, that rat has taken the bait."

"Gu Changge gave him forged evidence and a fake World-Breaking Divine Talisman."

"Furthermore, he incited him to cause trouble at tomorrow's grand ceremony."

After listening to the report, Qin Yu sneered.

A self-righteous scheme.

In his eyes, it was nothing more than a clumsy monkey show.

He slowly stood up and walked to the window.

Looking at the fish-belly white appearing on the distant horizon, he raised the wine cup in his hand.

"The actors are in place, and the stage is set."

"Let me see what kind of spectacular show you can perform tomorrow."