143: Respect the fate of others, let flowers bloom and trees grow

Lin Xuan was completely numb, a sense of powerlessness rising in his heart.

Actually, from the very beginning, when Fu Youcai gave the order, he had guessed that Gu Qing and the others might take the opportunity to cause trouble.

After all, this was a blatant slap in Zhi Meng's face. If they didn't retaliate, what would become of Zhi Meng and her disciples' dignity?

How could they still gain a foothold in the Star God Temple in the future?

Lin Xuan had already prepared for Zhi Meng's disciples to come causing trouble, which would undoubtedly incur the disgust of all the elders and disciples of Dan Peak.

At that time, he would appear as a savior, gaining the gratitude of Dan Peak and simultaneously curbing Zhi Meng's prestige, killing two birds with one stone.

But who knew, Zhi Meng didn't appear.

Gu Qing did indeed cause trouble.

But it was completely different from what he had expected.

What he thought would be a small skirmish, Luo Li, on the other hand, slaughtered Dan Peak.

He had thought Gu Qing was dead for sure, but unexpectedly, with a single statement from Gu Qing, the nature of the situation completely changed.

Lin Xuan looked at the elder with a stern and cold expression, then at the spirited Gu Qing.

He understood.

The so-called rebellion was just an excuse.

This was no longer an issue between Dan Peak and Gu Qing, but one that had dragged the entire Star God Temple into it.

Now there were only two paths before them: either the Star God Temple abandoned Zhi Meng and her disciples, or it abandoned Fu Youcai and the entire Dan Peak.

As long as the Star God Temple wasn't foolish, it would know how to choose.

How ruthless...

Lin Xuan glanced at Gu Qing and Luo Li with a look of apprehension.

These two acted with such domineering ruthlessness, leaving no room for retreat, dragging everyone into the mess, it was either succeed or die trying.

"Senior Brother, you really outdid yourself."

Luo Li poked Gu Qing's waist with her jade hand, her tone full of complaint.

She had thought Gu Qing was simply dealing with Fu Youcai, but she hadn't expected the ultimate target to be Lin Xuan.

Was Gu Qing using her as a pawn?

Damn it.

It seems she'll have to be wary of Gu Qing from now on, otherwise, she might be sold out by Gu Qing one day and still foolishly help him count his money.

Just like today, if Gu Qing hadn't appeared, she couldn't guarantee that Fu Youcai and Lin Xuan wouldn't have killed her.

After all, she wasn't Gu Qing, didn't have an ancestor protecting her, and wasn't highly regarded by Zhi Meng or Jiang Yu.

"Is Junior Sister blaming me? I thought you knew their relationship, who knew you would investigate thoroughly before acting, and still be so fierce..." Gu Qing grumbled.

"Are you blaming me?" Luo Li was furious.

What did she mean by 'fierce'?

If he couldn't speak properly, he shouldn't speak at all.

Also, she had just returned, so busy she hadn't even gone back to her cave, where would she have time to gather information?

As soon as she received Gu Qing's request, she immediately set about fulfilling it.

"No, no, Junior Sister did great." Gu Qing said.

"Hmph, I'll forgive you this time."

Luo Li snorted, knowing that this wasn't Gu Qing's deliberate doing, as she was the one who changed the strategy first.

However, she didn't want anyone she cherished to hide or plot against her.

"Alright!"

Gu Qing didn't understand why Luo Li, who was clearly a deep, ruthless villain, was so keen on bickering with him.

This was clearly a minor oversight.

"Whew!"

Wang Fan and the others let out a long breath, showing expressions of relief at having survived a great calamity.

Their inner garments were already soaked with cold sweat.

It was truly terrifying.

Fortunately, Gu Qing was as awesome as ever, like the sun in the sky.

After committing such a monstrous crime, he was still able to twist black and white, treating Dan Peak as rebels.

Does that mean the Star God Temple will even reward them next?

As soon as they thought of this, everyone's hearts burned with excitement.

They had long coveted the divine abilities and secret arts of the Star God Temple.

"Brother Xuan... Brother Xuan, say something."

Seeing Lin Xuan remain silent, Fu Youcai's face instantly turned pale, his fat jiggling wildly.

He had done all this for Lin Xuan; now that something had happened, how could Lin Xuan not care about him?

Say what?

What do you want me to say?

Lin Xuan roared inwardly, unable to maintain his calm and indifferent demeanor.

Although he was a god among mortals, overlooking the myriad ages, an immortal and indestructible existence, he was still not enough in front of the Star God Temple.

Putting aside the old monsters lying in their coffins, he couldn't even defeat Jiang Yu.

If he dared to intervene, Gu Qing would definitely drag him into the situation.

At that point, he couldn't possibly fight the Star God Temple to the death, could he?

But he couldn't just ignore Fu Youcai either.

After all, it was common knowledge that this father-son duo were his people.

If he didn't intervene, he would truly be a lone wolf in the Star God Temple, unable to move an inch.

The more Lin Xuan thought about it, the more aggrieved he felt, his mind racing, his gaze falling on Xiao Huo.

As things stood, perhaps only Gu Qing's death would ensure Fu Youcai's safety.

Although Su Yang and Ye Bufan hadn't returned, making a decisive battle between Xiao Huo and Gu Qing risky, he couldn't afford to worry about that much now.

Xiao Huo met Lin Xuan's gaze, instantly understanding, and immediately stepped forward, his expression confident and composed.

Dealing with a heaven's chosen prodigy, wasn't that just a piece of cake?

He had killed countless heaven's chosen prodigies on his journey.

He, Xiao Huo, killed heaven's chosen prodigies.

Looking at Gu Qing, dressed in black, with an unparalleled handsome appearance and a noble, god-like demeanor, a hint of jealousy flashed in Xiao Huo's eyes.

This pretty boy was indeed handsome.

But what good was being handsome? This was ultimately a world where strength was revered.

He had the Supreme Bone given by Lin Xuan, as well as supreme cultivation techniques and divine abilities, rich combat experience, and could kill enemies beyond his cultivation level as easily as eating and drinking. He refused to believe he couldn't defeat a pampered hothouse flower.

Furthermore, he wouldn't give Gu Qing an opportunity for a sneak attack, nor would he underestimate him.

Thinking this, a mocking expression appeared on Xiao Huo's delicate face, and he spoke lightly.

"Gu Qing, right and wrong, you know in your heart."

"You are so despicable and vile, truly unworthy of being a heaven's chosen. Aren't you afraid of tainting your Dao Heart?"

Gu Qing frowned slightly and checked Xiao Huo's attributes with the system.

Two hundred and fifty thousand points of luck, possessing the Li Huo Divine Body, which was a top-tier Divine Body.

Coupled with the Supreme Bone, Xiao Huo was indeed very powerful, a child of destiny truly deserving of the title.

But to come out swinging like this, was he trying to make a bet with him?

That would truly be picking the wrong person.

Gu Qing sneered inwardly and said righteously, "Justice resides in people's hearts. The Enforcement Hall will investigate the truth of right and wrong."

"And I, as a true disciple of the Divine Temple, am duty-bound to eliminate scourges for the sect."

As soon as these words were spoken, Xiao Huo's breathing hitched, and he was momentarily unable to react.

Why was Gu Qing's counter-attack different from what he had expected?

He had thought Gu Qing would be enraged, at least refute, or show disdain, or mock him back.

Then he would make a bet with Gu Qing, with Dan Peak as the stake.

But he hadn't expected Gu Qing to completely disregard the usual script, directly raising the banner of justice.

This made the words that were on the tip of his tongue instantly swallowed back down.

Xiao Huo's face was grim, and he cast an apologetic look at Fu Youcai, indicating he was helpless and couldn't do anything.

Although Fu Youcai had given him sacred artifacts and sacred medicines, he didn't want to sacrifice himself for this and bear the suspicion of rebellion.

Xiao Huo wasn't foolish.

Even Lin Xuan couldn't save Fu Youcai; if he got involved, he might end up dying in the Star God Temple's prison.

Shameless...

Upon hearing Gu Qing's righteous words, everyone secretly cursed him as shameless.

Everyone knew the truth, yet Gu Qing spoke of it so refreshingly and righteously.

They had never seen such a brazen and shameless fanatic.

Chen He Kun looked at Gu Qing, then at Fu Youcai, who was ashen with despair, and cursed his bad luck.

How did he get involved in this mess?

He also didn't know if Lin Xuan would intervene when they started fighting later.

After all, he knew the relationship between Lin Xuan and Fu Youcai; they were sworn brothers.

Would Lin Xuan just watch his brother fall into dire straits?

It was impossible to even imagine.

"Don't waste words with him, kill him, and I'll have a way to save your Martial Uncle."

Lin Xuan transmitted his voice.

He was a little annoyed. He had clearly told Xiao Huo not to underestimate Gu Qing and not to engage in verbal sparring with him, so why wouldn't he listen?

He had experienced firsthand how venomous Gu Qing's tongue was and how insidious and cunning his mind was.

Xiao Huo using the same tricks he used on other heaven's chosen prodigies to deal with Gu Qing was simply asking for humiliation.

"Whew!"

Xiao Huo took a deep breath, calmed his emotions, and nodded almost imperceptibly, then looked at Gu Qing and said coldly,

"Gu Qing, enough with the nonsense. Do you dare to fight me to the death?"

Gu Qing was speechless. What nonsense had he spoken?

Xiao Huo finished his rant and then cleanly dumped the blame on him.

"Alright!" Gu Qing nodded, this was exactly what he wanted.

To kill Lin Xuan's disciples one by one, making Lin Xuan unable to move an inch in the Star God Temple, isolated and without help.

But before that, he would deal with Fu Youcai first.

It just depended on whether Lin Xuan dared to intervene and save him.

If Lin Xuan recklessly intervened, Jiang Yu, who was hiding in the dark, would teach him a lesson.

That old fox Jiang Yu, she truly wouldn't meddle in unnecessary affairs, but when it came to her responsibilities, she would never be vague.

"Elder Chen, the rebel is right in front of you, what are you waiting for?" Gu Qing urged with dissatisfaction.

Chen He Kun: ... He knew Gu Qing wouldn't let him off.

"Brother Xuan..."

Fu Youcai was scared out of his wits, his two large, potato-like figures huddled together, trembling.

After all, they clearly knew the outcome of entering the Heavenly Prison.

Entering as a rebel, not only would one's cultivation be crippled, but one would also endure inhumane torture.

Fu Youcai no longer hoped Lin Xuan would avenge him, but at least he should shelter him and his son from imprisonment.

"Don't panic. Don't resist yet. You should have connections in prison, right? Go in and stay for a while; I'll find a way to get you out."

Lin Xuan's face was grim as he transmitted a message to comfort him.

Because he knew very well that it was easy to get into prison, but difficult to get out.

But now, he truly had no other choice.

Gu Qing was still alive, so he could only abide by the Star God Temple's rules.

Unless Jiang Yu was willing to help him.

Thinking of Jiang Yu, Lin Xuan's expression grew even more unpleasant.

With such a commotion, Jiang Yu must have already known and was probably watching from the shadows.

If only Jiang Yu would step forward and speak a word of justice for him, all conspiracies and schemes would be as fleeting as clouds.

He could easily eliminate a mere Gu Qing.

But Jiang Yu did not appear to help him, leaving him like a fish on a chopping block, at the mercy of others.

His formidable cultivation had become nothing more than a decoration.

He truly didn't know why Jiang Yu had changed so much.

A woman whose heart has changed is truly heartless...

Lin Xuan showed a bitter smile, his heart aching.

"Brother Xuan..."

Upon hearing Lin Xuan's words, Fu Youcai felt a chill run through his body.

The Brother Xuan in his heart, who was unparalleled in combat, cunning as a demon, omnipotent, and righteous to the heavens, was actually being toyed with by a mere Gu Qing.

Lin Xuan's towering image began to crumble in his heart little by little.

They were brothers who had faced life and death together.

How could Lin Xuan abandon him?

"Dad, what should we do?" Fu An'nian's voice was tinged with tears.

That was the Heavenly Prison; they truly couldn't go in.

"Don't panic, Brother Xuan will definitely save us."

Fu Youcai took a deep breath, suppressing the fear in his heart, and comforted him.

Chen He Kun, seeing this, breathed a sigh of relief, though Lin Xuan choosing to stand by was truly unexpected.

Lin Xuan didn't seem as loyal and righteous as he appeared on the surface.

Thinking this, Chen He Kun immediately stepped forward, and with lightning speed, nine Soul-Suppressing Stakes were driven into Fu Youcai's body.

Then, without hesitation, he acted and crippled Fu Youcai's cultivation.

"Pfft!"

"You..."

It's over.

Fu Youcai was completely disheartened.

He was truly finished.

Even if Lin Xuan saved him later, he would be a cripple without any cultivation.

But what was the point of that?

A short and undignified life as a mortal was worse than death.

Whoosh!

At this moment, a family distress blood letter flew into Fu Youcai's mind. Seeing the content and images of the blood letter, Fu Youcai's eyes nearly burst.

"Gu Qing, you are so vicious. How did I offend you?

Why did you have people destroy my family?"

"Alchemist Fu, you can eat anything, but you can't speak nonsense," Gu Qing sneered.

Even if the whole world knew he did it, he couldn't admit it.

After all, Fu Youcai was an alchemist of the Star God Temple, who had made many contributions to the Star God Temple and was owed many favors.

As long as he didn't admit it, those people would pretend not to know, and even help him clear his name.

After all, they didn't want to repay favors and get themselves involved.

"You..."

"Pfft..."

Fu Youcai was so angry he spat blood, his eyes filled with madness. He turned to look at the people who owed him favors.

However, these people just shook their heads coldly and transmitted a message.

"Alchemist Fu, although you refined a few batches of spirit pills for us, how much are they worth in spirit stones? Besides, we gave you generous compensation back then. It was just a mutually beneficial transaction; don't flatter yourself too much."

"You can only blame yourself for being too foolish. Knowing that the Zhou Tian Star Divine Body is crucial to the Star God Temple, and concerns the prosperity of our lineage, you still dared to get involved. If you don't die, who will?"

What kind of favors? Those were just casual remarks.

They wouldn't mind helping with minor matters, but when it came to life and death, they'd have to be crazy to help Fu Youcai.

Furthermore, Fu Youcai, that scoundrel, was very greedy. Not only did he demand high compensation, but he also often asked for some rare treasures as payment.

Just look at his array of Saint-grade artifacts; they were all divine iron he extorted from their hands.

It was fine when Fu Youcai was safe, but once something happened to him, they couldn't wait to kick him while he was down.

Anyway, he was just a ninth-grade alchemist.

If he was gone, they could just find another one, perhaps for cheaper compensation.

"No..."

Fu Youcai's mad eyes gradually turned to despair.

These people, more or less, owed him favors, yet why did no one speak a word of justice for him?

He was a Saint-grade alchemist, capable of occasionally refining top-grade ninth-grade pills, and had made countless contributions to the sect.

Why was the sect so heartless?

Was it just because he chose the wrong side?

Fu Youcai knew the importance of the Zhou Tian Star Divine Body. After ascending to the Immortal Realm, one could receive the protection of their realm's ancestor.

Once Gu Qing grew up, he would give back to them.

So, everyone protected Gu Qing, allowing him to act as he pleased.

But at first, he didn't take it seriously, as it was too far away.

Whether Gu Qing could even ascend alive was debatable, so he firmly followed Lin Xuan.

But what did Lin Xuan do?

Fu Youcai looked at Lin Xuan.

He saw Lin Xuan's eyes were cold, his fists clenched, but he showed no intention of saving him.

Seeing this, Fu Youcai's eyes revealed bone-chilling hatred.

"Lin Xuan, I treated you with sincerity, even daring to offend the Zhou Tian Star Divine Body for you, yet why won't you help me?

You heartless, treacherous villain, I truly regret it!"

Lin Xuan: ... Lin Xuan instantly broke down.

Being cursed by his sworn brother made him feel deeply ashamed, his old face burning with pain.

He regretted it.

Lin Xuan regretted not saving Fu Youcai.

If he had known this would happen, he should have rescued Fu Youcai and fled the Star God Temple.

But now, it was too late to say anything.

Fu Youcai was already crippled.

He still had a deep-seated blood feud to avenge and could not turn against the Star God Temple for now.

But the humiliation Gu Qing brought him today, he would surely repay it a hundredfold, a thousandfold, in the future.

No, not in the future. He would have Xiao Huo kill Gu Qing now.

Then he would challenge Zhi Meng.

This Star God Temple was not worth staying in.

When he attained the Heavenly God Dao in the future, he would surely return to the Star God Temple to wash away today's humiliation.

And rescue his good brother Fu Youcai, helping him reconstruct his body.

With this thought, Lin Xuan's sense of shame was instantly comforted.

He was doing all this for the sake of endurance!

"Lin Xuan, you despicable villain, I curse you to die a terrible death!" Seeing Lin Xuan merely avert his gaze in shame, Fu Youcai completely despaired.

He deeply regretted why he had helped Lin Xuan, this villain, without considering the consequences.

And Gu Qing... "Why?

We have no grievances, no animosity. I was just helping Lin Xuan a little. Why are you so vicious?"

Fu Youcai's face was distorted with rage, roaring in indignation.

He was unwilling. He was clearly a noble Saint-grade ninth-level alchemist, yet how could his family be destroyed in an instant?

Was Gu Qing really that vicious?

"You're wrong, we do have a grudge."

Gu Qing's tone was cold: "Interfering with someone else's cause means bearing the consequences."

"In your eyes, this might be an insignificant matter, but to me, it concerns life and death."

"Didn't you ever consider what my fate would be if Lin Xuan suppressed my master?"

Hearing this, Fu Youcai was first stunned, then suddenly understood.

"So that's it, so that's it. I truly deserve to die... I harmed my family..."

The elders present nodded thoughtfully, their resolve strengthened: they would never be good Samaritans again.

From now on, if it wasn't their business, they would stay out of it.

Respect others' destinies, let go of the urge to help, let flowers be flowers, and trees be trees.

In this regard, they should learn from Hall Master Jiang Yu.

Just manage themselves.

There were so many injustices in the world; if they intervened every time, something would go wrong sooner or later.

"Take them away."

Seeing Lin Xuan hesitate to act, Gu Qing was somewhat disappointed.

Lin Xuan, as a child of destiny, was truly patient.

But it didn't matter. If one plan failed, he would use another.

When all of Lin Xuan's disciples were dead, he didn't believe Lin Xuan could still maintain his composure.

Chen He Kun nodded, flicked his hand, and took the Fu Youcai father and son.

What awaited them was soul-searching, to provide alchemy techniques to alchemists.

Once Fu Youcai's value was squeezed dry, that would be his death sentence.

"Tsk tsk..."

Some people, seeing this, showed schadenfreude.

The Fu Youcai father and son were accustomed to being noble and domineering. While gaining favors, they also offended countless people.

Once they entered prison, they would suffer greatly.

Their so-called connections and care were nothing but a joke.

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