139: Chapter 136: Pretending to be injured, the secret of the Sword Ancestor

Chapter 137: Chapter 136: Feigning Injury, the Secret of the Sword Ancestor

After clearing out these “trash,” Gu Shengge turned to look at Song Qianrou, whom he had protected with thunder, and calmly asked, “Are you afraid?”

“Ah… Young Master?” Song Qianrou awoke as if from a dream, answering timidly.

It seemed she hadn't expected that the Young Master who saved her was actually a top-tier Divine Ability user.

“I am afraid.” Song Qianrou nodded gently, her delicate body trembling slightly.

“It’s right to be afraid; you are but a Mortal.” Gu Shengge nodded slightly. Just as he was about to make a move, his face suddenly turned pale, and he froze in mid-air, his aura fluctuating erratically.

Even a Mortal could tell that he was in trouble at this moment.

“Young Master, what, what’s wrong with you?” Seeing Gu Shengge in such a state, Song Qianrou immediately became anxious and asked with concern.

“Cough, cough, it’s nothing. I just used some secret techniques that overdraw my own strength to quickly slay these beasts.” Gu Shengge coughed incessantly, and a faint trickle of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.

“But, Young Master, didn’t you easily defeat them? How could this happen?” Song Qianrou took a few steps forward, looking so worried she seemed on the verge of tears.

“Soul Transformation Rank Corpse Kings, and they were so easy to deal with. Since they could ambush me here, who knows if they have reinforcements?”

Gu Shengge coughed a few more times, “Let’s leave quickly.”

As soon as he finished speaking, a silver-white lightning bolt enveloped the two, speeding off into the distance.

And just a stick of incense’s time after the battle ended, several powerful auras descended upon the location.

“I didn’t expect even the Heaven Refining Corpse to be defeated by him!”

“This child is truly terrifying; he must not be left alive for too long!”

“Breaking the formation and slaying the corpses so quickly, he must have used some secret technique. Let’s chase him quickly!”

After exchanging Divine Thought, they pursued him in the direction of the Hehuan Sect.

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Meanwhile, a thousand miles away, in a hidden spot among the mountains, was where Gu Shengge and Song Qianrou were located.

Gu Shengge casually cast out several strands of Yin and Yang Qi, disrupting the heavenly secrets of the area, making it impossible for outsiders to detect them.

“Young Master, aren’t you traveling anymore?” Song Qianrou stood by, asking with concern.

“I suffered some injuries and need to heal quickly, and I can’t be discovered by enemies.” Gu Shengge’s face was slightly pale as he said with a smile, “If I continue to take you with me, I probably can’t guarantee our safety. How about you stay here, and I’ll come back for you after I’ve finished my business?”

“Young Master…” Song Qianrou continuously wrung the corner of her clothes, biting her silver teeth, as if struggling with a decision.

“Just say what you want to say.” Gu Shengge glanced at the young girl and said casually.

Hearing this, Song Qianrou looked up, her face flushed, at Gu Shengge, “Young, Young Master, I, I heard that the first time for a Soften Bone Charm Body has a healing effect. How about…”

She spoke haltingly, as if having mustered great courage to speak.

However, before Song Qianrou could finish her next sentence, a hand suddenly rested on her head, gently stroking her black hair.

“No need; these injuries will heal very quickly.” Saying this, Gu Shengge suddenly smiled,

“As for this matter, it’s better to wait until you have achieved success in Cultivation; it will be more useful to me then.”

Song Qianrou seemed to let out a sigh of relief, quickly nodding, and hurriedly left the temporary dwelling.

Gu Shengge watched Song Qianrou leave, a slight smile playing on his lips.

“Alright, old thing, you’re really good at pretending. You even want to Dual Cultivate with me. Are you planning a big ‘surprise’ for me midway?”

With a light chuckle, Gu Shengge’s aura suddenly changed.

That’s right.

Gu Shengge was not injured at all.

With his Cultivation and combat power, crushing those guys would have been effortless; he didn't need any secret techniques at all.

This was merely a bait he had thrown out.

“I’m quite curious, what exactly do you want to do?”

“It’s a pity I set myself up so well, yet you only want to… that with me?” Gu Shengge snorted coldly, raising his left hand to reveal a speck of spiritual light within it.

Looking at that speck of Soul light, Gu Shengge’s smile grew even brighter.

“But it doesn’t matter, I’ll know very soon!”

Failing to use bait, Gu Shengge naturally had a backup plan.

The trump card he spoke of was the Great Mind Technique!

This Divine Ability could peek into the thoughts in others’ minds, discerning their intentions, even more powerful than the Buddhist mind-reading abilities.

However, this method had limited effect on strong individuals; if they were on guard, it would be difficult for it to work.

“But it just so happens to be Illusory Face Demon. While a woman’s disguise is powerful, it still has flaws.”

Illusory Face Demon’s disguise was almost seamless; even ordinary Cultivators of the same rank would find it difficult to see through its flaws.

Gu Shengge was able to see through her disguise using the special ability of his double pupils.

But there’s a trade-off: when Illusory Face Demon disguised herself as a Mortal, before exposing herself, many of her behaviors were truly no different from a Mortal’s.

Gu Shengge also took advantage of this to peek into this woman’s inner thoughts using the Great Mind Technique.

He clenched his left hand, crushing the speck of light. Immediately after, the sounds of a woman’s voice echoed within the confined room.

“Hmph, this stinky man is really patient. He’s injured, yet he can still resist enjoying me.”

“It seems I’ll have to choose a more beautiful skin next time. Alas, a Mortal’s appearance can’t compare to a Cultivator’s.”

“But it doesn’t matter. This old hag has already infiltrated his side. As long as he dual Cultivates with me, I can use the Sect’s secret technique to control him.”

“By then, what Qiankun Daozi? Won’t he just be another one of this old hag’s subordinates?”

Gu Shengge listened to Illusory Face Demon’s inner thoughts, his eyebrows gradually raising.

“Oh my, this woman’s acting is truly strong. On the surface, she’s so pure, but what she’s thinking inside, tsk tsk.”

Gu Shengge initially thought this woman was allied with the ambushers, planning to sneak attack him when he was off guard.

But he didn’t expect that she simply wanted to seduce and control him.

Just then, Illusory Face Demon’s inner voice sounded again.

“That kid is treated as a distinguished guest by the Lingxiao Sword Sect. As long as I control him, everything will be easy.”

“My identity was exposed last time, so it will probably be difficult to infiltrate again easily, alas.”

What secret does the Lingxiao Sword Sect have… Gu Shengge was momentarily stunned, not expecting an unexpected gain, so he continued to listen to her inner thoughts.

“But it doesn’t matter. As long as I can control Qiankun Daozi, everything will be fine.”

“By then, I’ll definitely be able to get the Lingxiao Sword Ancestor’s gift and obtain that secret!”

The Sword Ancestor’s gift holds a secret!

For Illusory Face Demon to risk approaching him, this secret must be astonishing!

Gu Shengge immediately became interested and was about to continue listening to what this secret was, but the inner voice stopped.

“What a pity, but it doesn’t matter. Illusory Face Demon is right beside me; I’ll know this secret sooner or later.”

Gu Shengge gently shook his head and began to recover the magical power he had previously consumed.

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