157: Don't meddle in women's affairs.

He came... Lin Xuan indeed coveted her younger sister.

Chu Yao's smiling face gradually darkened.

She didn't believe it was about taking a disciple.

After all, Chu Ling'er was merely a Spirit Body; such a physique, even within the Star God Temple, wouldn't qualify her as an outer disciple.

Lin Xuan, being a genuine Divine Fire Realm expert, wouldn't even consider ordinary God Bodies worthy of apprenticeship, so how could he possibly fancy Chu Ling'er's physique?

This was clearly using the guise of taking a disciple to do something unspeakable and illicit.

“Senior Martial Uncle, my sister Ling'er has mediocre aptitude and is not qualified to be your disciple. Please reconsider,” Chu Yao said in a deep voice.

“No matter,” Lin Xuan said with a faint smile, “This Venerable One only considers fate when taking disciples; aptitude is not important.”

After saying this, Lin Xuan thought Chu Yao and Chu Ling'er would be overjoyed and eternally grateful to him.

After all, he hadn't disdained Chu Ling'er's physique and was taking her as a disciple, which was an immense stroke of luck.

However, to his surprise, Chu Yao's expression was grim, and Chu Ling'er, like a little quail, fearfully hid behind her, not daring to peek out.

If aptitude wasn't considered, why were Lin Xuan's disciples all supreme God Bodies?

The two sisters instantly concluded that Lin Xuan harbored ulterior motives towards Chu Ling'er.

What's going on?

Lin Xuan was bewildered, staring blankly at the two sisters.

He wasn't a monstrous flood beast; was he really that terrifying?

“Senior Martial Uncle, my sister doesn't want to become a disciple.”

Since Lin Xuan couldn't understand polite words, Chu Yao stated it directly, her attitude firm.

“Why?”

Lin Xuan didn't understand. With such immense good fortune right before them, why would the two sisters refuse?

Could it be... Chu Yao was afraid of retaliation from Zhi Meng's disciples?

Thinking of this possibility, Lin Xuan's eyes turned cold, and killing intent surged in his heart. That damned Gu Qing, repeatedly ruining his plans, he must kill him.

“I won't state the reason, Senior Martial Uncle should understand, right?” Chu Yao's tone was cold.

Lin Xuan took a deep breath, suppressed the killing intent in his heart, and self-deprecatingly said, “I never thought that one day, I, Lin Xuan, wouldn't even be able to protect a disciple...”

Chu Yao smiled and remained silent, letting Lin Xuan perform his act.

She had come to realize that Lin Xuan was hypocritical, self-preserving, and shamelessly wanted to play the victim to gain sympathy.

He completely lacked the demeanor and prestige of a powerful expert.

Chu Yao was certain that Lin Xuan had no intention of giving up on taking a disciple; as long as she spoke up, Lin Xuan would press his advantage.

And indeed, that was the case.

Seeing Chu Yao remain silent for a long time, Lin Xuan's old face lost its composure.

He had thought Chu Yao would be amused by his humor and approachability, and then join him in their shared animosity.

Who knew Chu Yao's heart was colder than a butcher's knife used for ten years at a large supermarket.

But the atmosphere had already been set, and Lin Xuan found himself in a difficult position. After a long silence, he said, “Yao'er, I promise you, with me here, Gu Qing will absolutely not harm a single hair on Ling'er.”

“Besides, you are Jiang Yu's disciple. No matter how audacious Gu Qing is, he wouldn't dare to lay a murderous hand on your sister out of respect for you.”

Hearing this, Chu Yao suddenly understood. This was probably Lin Xuan's true objective.

He genuinely fancied her sister.

At the same time, he also wanted to mend his relationship with Jiang Yu through her.

Knowing that Lin Xuan wanted to kill two birds with one stone, Chu Yao was even less likely to agree. She sternly refused, adopting an unyielding stance.

Lin Xuan smiled bitterly, “Ling'er is truly fortunate to have such a caring sister, but this concerns the Great Dao. Shouldn't you at least ask for Ling'er's opinion?”

“I don't want to.”

Chu Ling'er's soft, sweet voice rang out.

Chu Ling'er's refusal, though within Lin Xuan's expectations, still left him feeling stifled and uncomfortable when he actually heard it.

Why was it so difficult for him to take a disciple?

Ultimately, it was because he wasn't strong enough and hadn't provided the two sisters with a sufficient sense of security.

Lin Xuan made up his mind that even for Chu Ling'er, he would eliminate Gu Qing at all costs.

Otherwise, such a cute and gentle loli was destined to be out of his reach.

Thinking of this, Lin Xuan sighed and smiled bitterly, “Alright, then I won't take Ling'er as a disciple for now. You should find out Gu Qing's information as soon as possible.”

“Senior Martial Uncle can rest assured with my work. I will give you the results by tomorrow at the latest.”

Chu Yao breathed a sigh of relief. She was afraid that Lin Xuan would use his power to force her to accept a disciple.

Fortunately, Lin Xuan still had some semblance of dignity; otherwise, she would have had to trouble Jiang Yu to intervene.

“Hmm, I trust your work.”

Lin Xuan nodded in satisfaction. As he left, a cold smile played on his lips.

“Gu Qing, oh Gu Qing, no matter how cunning you are, you can't escape my schemes.”

Thinking of making Gu Qing reveal his secret, and then using that secret to eliminate Gu Qing, Lin Xuan felt a surge of exhilaration.

“Hetui!”

Chu Yao spat in the direction where Lin Xuan had disappeared, her charming face filled with disgust.

She had never seen such a hypocritical, petty, and fastidious man.

He asked her to risk her life to gather information, yet he wouldn't give her anything in return, monopolizing all the benefits.

A mighty Divine Fire Realm expert actually took advantage of her, a weak woman.

It was fortunate she wasn't a delicate woman; otherwise, she would have suffered a great loss.

“Sister, what should we do?” Chu Ling'er hugged her arm, her big eyes sparkling.

She had witnessed their entire conversation and transaction.

Sister would definitely go find Gu Qing, and she would get to see her idol again.

“Don't worry, I'll send a message to Gu Qing to come over right away.”

“Brother Gu Qing is coming over?”

“Silly sister.”

Chu Yao pinched her sister's chubby cheeks, her foxy eyes showing doting affection.

With a thought, she opened the formation, and Gu Qing walked out of the void.

“Brother Gu Qing...”

Chu Ling'er's smile was pure and innocent. She kicked her little legs, like a Pomeranian, and darted into Gu Qing's arms.

“Cough, this has nothing to do with me, alright.”

Seeing Chu Yao helplessly rub her forehead, Gu Qing held up Chu Ling'er's little bottom with one hand, and with the other, he innocently pointed at Chu Ling'er.

Heaven and Earth could attest, he absolutely did not entice the little loli.

Chu Ling'er came to him on her own.

“I know,” Chu Yao said with annoyance, “Ling'er hasn't had much contact with the outside world. I shouldn't have told her about you in the first place.”

She truly hadn't expected that her innocent and pure-minded sister would be so madly obsessed with her idol.

This unreserved display made her unable to even look.

So embarrassing.

“So fragrant...”

Chu Ling'er inhaled Gu Qing's scent, feeling as if her entire being had sublimated, hanging limply on him.

You're also very fragrant... Gu Qing silently thought.

Chu Ling'er's body fragrance was very unique, similar to the fresh scent of nature, mixed with a faint milky aroma.

One sniff was enough to get addicted.

“Sit.”

“I'll leave Ling'er to you.”

Chu Yao said seriously.

In fact, when Chu Ling'er followed Gu Qing to the Star God Temple, she had guessed that her profit-seeking father had probably given Ling'er to Gu Qing.

She had nothing to say about it, as long as they were mutually in love.

“Mm!” Gu Qing hummed, placed the beauty in his arms on his lap, and asked, “What did he tell you?”

Chu Yao briefly explained the situation, then frowned and asked, “Does your Master just let him do as he pleases?”

She didn't understand. Why wouldn't Zhi Meng act to eliminate Lin Xuan, a sworn enemy, who was running rampant on her own territory?

Was it because she wasn't confident?

But she shouldn't do nothing at all.

“I don't know what she's thinking either.”

Gu Qing shook his head, not wanting to say more.

“What about you then?”

“He wants to gain enough followers by taking disciples. Furthermore, he wants his disciple to become the Divine Son. If he succeeds, the consequences would be unimaginable.”

Both of them tacitly avoided mentioning Lin Xuan's name, to prevent Lin Xuan from sensing it.

Chu Yao said with worry.

“You just tell him that I coveted the Temple Master's beauty and was discovered, angering both of them.”

Gu Qing pondered for a moment and felt that this reason was the most suitable. Lin Xuan would surely believe it without a doubt.

He had given the reason, and given Lin Xuan's nature, he would certainly be eager to let Su Yang come out to show off and gain prestige.

But to become the Divine Son, he must first defeat him.

At that time, Gu Qing could harvest another foster father.

As for Lin Xuan wanting to take disciples.

With Luo Li, the destined great villain, watching, Lin Xuan was doomed to encounter setbacks in everything.

Therefore, Lin Xuan's supposedly brilliant scheme was destined to be a futile endeavor.

“What?” Jiang Yu was startled.

Chu Ling'er also woke up from her daze.

Gu Qing coveted Jiang Yu's beauty?

Putting aside whether Gu Qing had such thoughts, how dared Gu Qing utter such rebellious words?

Was he not afraid of being beaten to death by Jiang Yu?

“Just do as I say,” Gu Qing smiled.

Jiang Yu was so broad-minded, she probably wouldn't mind... right?!

Even if she minded, it was useless. At most, he would just coax Jiang Yu a little more.

“Okay, okay!”

“Then...”

“What exactly happened between you and them?” Chu Yao was incredibly curious and probed.

Gu Qing's eyelids twitched: “Nothing, it will be fine after a while.”

After a while, Zhi Meng would be able to console herself, no need to panic... Gu Qing thought to himself.

“It won't affect you becoming the Divine Son?”

Chu Yao's heart was itching like a cat's scratch, desperately wanting to know what had happened between the three of them.

But if Gu Qing didn't say, no matter how much she pressed, it would be useless.

However, what she could confirm was that Gu Qing and Jiang Yu's relationship was definitely not ordinary.

Otherwise, Gu Qing wouldn't dare to blaspheme Jiang Yu.

“It won't affect it.”

“Then I can rest assured.” The huge stone that had been weighing on Chu Yao's heart finally fell. Her foxy face bloomed into a smile, and with an expectant look, she took out a jade box.

“Open it and see.”

“What is it, so mysterious...”

Gu Qing opened it and took a look. The aura of Star Heart gushed out.

Slap!

Gu Qing immediately closed it, and asked in surprise, “How could he give you such a precious treasure?”

“No, it's for you.”

“Me?” Gu Qing was even more bewildered.

Lin Xuan knew he had the Zhou Tian Star Divine Body and still gave him the Star Heart. Could Lin Xuan be mad?

“Mm.” Chu Yao smiled like a cunning fox, and slowly recounted how she had tricked Lin Xuan.

After listening, three big words popped into Gu Qing's mind: This works too?

What about the protagonist's established character of being stingy and only taking, never giving?

Could it be that he had thought wrong, and Lin Xuan was actually a generous protagonist?

That shouldn't be the case.

No matter how generous Lin Xuan was, he wouldn't be foolish enough to aid an enemy.

“Didn't he think of freeloading?” Gu Qing couldn't help but ask.

“Yes, very much so. He's a stingy, fastidious old man,” Chu Yao cursed angrily.

“But I'm not a delicate, naive maiden. He's not qualified to take advantage of me,” Chu Yao showed a triumphant smile.

“Impressive,” Gu Qing praised sincerely.

Chu Yao, a destined heroine, was almost developing into a female villain.

If Lin Xuan found out he had been tricked, he would probably go mad with anger.

“Take this.”

The Star Heart was of great use to him. It could be integrated into the Hongmeng Ruyi Tower to evolve into an boundless starry sky.

At that time, he could use it to comprehend the Star Great Dao.

Therefore, Gu Qing couldn't just take such a precious treasure for free, so he gave her one hundred million wisps of Xuan Huang Mother Qi.

“Xuan Huang Mother Qi...” Chu Yao took a deep breath, her shock evident.

“Take it. I can't let you work for nothing,” Gu Qing interrupted Chu Yao's attempts to politely decline.

Chu Yao pursed her alluring red lips and silently accepted it.

After thinking for a moment, she said, “I forgot to tell you, besides Su Yang wanting to be the Divine Son, many other prodigies also want to rise to power. They are all rushing to visit elders, challenge opponents, and gain prestige.”

“Why don't you make a move and gain some prestige too?”

Hearing this, two words suddenly appeared in Gu Qing's mind: cannon fodder.

They were busy striving and making efforts for a new journey, competing fiercely, but it was all for nothing; they were destined to be stepping stones for others.

And he was the one who watched the cannon fodder strive, only waiting for the right moment to reap the fruits of victory.

Tsk, this feeling was quite exhilarating.

No wonder Jiang Yu kept Zhi Meng on a string.

Thinking of this, Gu Qing refused Chu Yao's kind offer, pinched Chu Ling'er's fair and smooth cheek, and also gave her one hundred million wisps of Xuan Huang Mother Qi.

“Cultivate well. I'll come play with you when I'm done with my tasks.”

“Mm-hm!” Although Chu Ling'er was reluctant, she still nodded obediently, watching Gu Qing leave with longing in her eyes.

“Ling'er, I'm going out for a bit. You stay home and don't go out, okay?”

“Oh!”

Chu Yao quickly followed Gu Qing, and the two walked side by side to the Star God Temple's main gate.

“What are you doing here?” Gu Qing looked at her, puzzled.

He was here to welcome Lin Chuqing. Chu Yao couldn't possibly be here to welcome them both, could she?

That would be a third wheel, somewhat of an eyesore.

“Can't I? This is women's business, you mind your own,” Chu Yao rolled her eyes, her demeanor enchanting and captivating.

She and Lin Chuqing had been in spiritual contact for many years but had never met.

Today, no matter what, she had to meet Lin Chuqing.

Besides, if it came to being a third wheel, she wasn't the biggest one; Luo Rou was.

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