74: Chapter 74 Giving You Freedom: Gu Changge's Scheme Within a Scheme!

Qin Yu's eyebrows raised slightly, almost imperceptibly.

It's here.

That self-proclaimed genius Gu, who calculates ten steps for every one he takes.

Has he finally lost his patience?

Just then.

Hummm—

A black token at Qin Yu's waist suddenly began to vibrate.

That was the exclusive sound-transmission token for core members of the Heavenly Emperor Alliance.

Qin Yu tapped it casually.

A golden screen of light unfolded in mid-air.

Gu Changge's refined and elegant phantom appeared, wearing a smile that felt like a spring breeze.

"Brother Qin."

"Since we parted at the grand ceremony, your presence is even more impressive than before."

"I heard Brother Qin has been in a good mood lately, having cleaned out some trash from your own doorstep. It truly warms the heart."

"This Changge is untalented, but I recently divined the heavenly secrets and discovered that the long-sealed Immortal Ancient Forbidden Zone is about to open."

"This place is where a True Immortal from the previous epoch fell, and it holds countless Opportunities."

"I have already invited Prodigies from the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths to go and explore."

"If such a grand event were missing someone of Brother Qin's stature, wouldn't it lose its luster?"

"Three days from now, in the Taichu Heaven, I shall sweep the bed and await your arrival."

The phantom dissipated.

The great hall fell silent for a moment.

Mu Qinghan stopped brewing tea, her brows furrowed tightly:

"The Immortal Ancient Forbidden Zone?"

"That is a place of death from which no one returns."

"This Gu Changge never acts without profit in mind."

"For him to suddenly make such a big show of things, it's clearly a trap."

Qin Yu didn't speak, merely opening his eyes.

His gaze fell upon Han Yueli, who was massaging his legs.

Since just a moment ago.

The strength of this enchantress's hands had become erratic.

Although it was only a momentary pause.

But in front of Qin Yu.

It was no different from shouting through a megaphone—I have something on my mind!

"Yue Li."

Qin Yu reached out and gently stroked the top of her head, his movements tender.

"You seem..."

"A little nervous?"

"Did you receive some good news that you want to share with your master?"

Han Yueli stiffened all over.

A bone-chilling cold instantly pierced through the top of her head.

She knew very well.

Lying in front of this man was just asking to die.

Thump!

Without a word, Han Yueli immediately prostrated herself before the couch.

In her hand, she tightly clutched a Jade Slip that had just begun to glow faintly.

"Master, forgive me!"

"Yue Li... Yue Li did indeed just receive a secret letter from Gu Changge!"

"But Yue Li has absolutely no ulterior motives! Yue Li's body and Soul belong entirely to Master."

"Even if I die, I will never betray you!"

Her voice was laced with tears from anxiety, and she held the Jade Slip high above her head with both hands.

Qin Yu didn't take it.

He merely used his finger to lift her chin, looking at her pretty face, which was stained with tear tracks.

"What are you panicking about?"

"This Divine Son never said you were going to betray me."

"Come, read it out. What kind of wish did our Young Lord Gu promise you?"

Han Yueli tremblingly injected her spiritual power.

Gu Changge's alluring voice rang out once more.

Only this time, it lacked the previous gentleness.

Instead, it was laced with a hint of cold calculation:

"Saintess Yue Li."

"How have you been lately?"

"As long as you speak up, I can ask the Gu Family Ancestor to personally take action."

"To erase your Slave Seal and return your freedom."

After those two sentences, the voice abruptly stopped.

The temperature in the great hall instantly dropped to freezing.

Mu Qinghan and Xiao Yuxin's expressions changed drastically.

The looks they cast toward Han Yueli were filled with vigilance.

These two sentences from Gu Changge seemed to be showing concern for Han Yueli.

But in reality, they were malicious.

Freedom.

That is a poison that no one who has been implanted with a Slave Seal can resist.

Behind this, there must be a price to pay.

As for what that price is.

There is no need to guess; it must have to do with Qin Yu.

However, Gu Changge was clearly unaware of the System's capabilities.

Han Yueli's loyalty was beyond his imagination.

"Master! I won't go! I will refuse him right now!"

Han Yueli was so scared her face turned pale, and she raised her hand to crush the Jade Slip.

Snap!

A large hand gripped her wrist.

Qin Yu looked at her, his lips slowly curling upward into a smile so brilliant it made one's heart crawl with dread.

"What are you panicking about!"

"Young Lord Gu is showing such kindness, how can we not appreciate it?"

"Refuse?"

"Why would you refuse?"

Qin Yu released her hand, leaned back on the couch, and toyed with the Jade Slip.

"Not only can you not refuse."

"You must agree to him."

"You even need to cry and beg to thank him for the Opportunity."

"You must act impatient, showing that you are willing to betray everything for freedom."

Han Yueli was stunned.

Her beautiful eyes widened, her mind unable to process this.

"Master... what are you...?"

Qin Yu chuckled softly and pointed to the sea of clouds outside the window.

"High-end hunters often appear in the form of prey."

"Doesn't he want to play this scheme within a scheme?"

"Then we shall accompany him in performing a great play."

Saying this, Qin Yu's voice lowered a few notches:

"You tell him."

"This Divine Son's Primordial Divine Demon Hegemon Body appears invincible."

"But in reality, because of my eagerness for success, I refined too many chaotic Physiques, leading to a great disturbance within my body."

"Especially on nights of the full moon, I must disperse my cultivation and rebuild it, during which time less than one-tenth of my strength remains."

"This reason."

"Doesn't it sound very reasonable? Very tempting?"

Han Yueli stared blankly at Qin Yu.

This reason was simple and direct.

It was just handing a knife to Gu Changge.

"Master's meaning is..."

"To use his own scheme against him?"

"But will Gu Changge take the bait?"

A flash of realization crossed Han Yueli's eyes.

"Correct."

Qin Yu snapped his fingers and took a spiritual fruit fed to him by Xiao Yuxin.

"Since Gu Changge wants to play this game of chess on a grand scale."

"Then if I don't use force to overturn this board and slam the pieces right into his face."

"Wouldn't that be doing a disservice to his elaborate layout?"

"As for whether he believes it or not, that is not a problem for you to worry about!"

"Reply to him."

"If your tone is still as stiff as it was just now, you can spend tonight inside the banner!"

Upon hearing the two words 'inside the banner'.

Han Yueli's delicate body trembled violently.

Remembering the miserable state of Ye Chen, Ye Yanran, and the others inside the banner, her acting skills instantly went off the charts.

Then, she took a deep breath.

When she transmitted her voice to the Jade Slip again.

Her voice was already filled with suppression, resentment, and a longing for freedom:

"Young Lord Gu..."

"Is this... true?"

"As long as I can escape this devil, Yue Li is willing to do anything!"

Qin Yu listened to these lines that rivaled a movie queen's performance.

He nodded with satisfaction.

"Oh?"

"Truth and falsehood."

"As for what is true and what is false."

"That will depend on your sincerity, Saintess Yue Li!"

On the other end, Gu Changge's response, though his tone seemed calm.

Was heavy with the flavor of being in total control.

Seeing him take the bait.

Qin Yu spoke indifferently.

"Let's go."

"Since we have a script, we must have a stage."

"Taichu Heaven."

"Let's go and meet this Gu Family Saint."

"And see whose hunting ground this truly is."