174: It's a fair deal after all.

“Chu Yao, you are really something.”

Lin Xuan stared intently at Chu Yao, enunciating each word. His eyes were cold, and his killing intent was suppressed to the extreme, like a god of slaughter from hell.

By now, Lin Xuan finally understood that he had been deceived by Chu Yao from beginning to end.

No wonder Chu Yao had always prevented Chu Ling'er from becoming a disciple. No wonder Chu Yao had been acting so strangely today.

It turned out everything was a conspiracy against him.

What a load of rubbish about worship.

Perhaps Chu Yao's initial approach was to gather information for Gu Qing.

It was laughable how he prided himself on wisdom bordering on demonic, being detached from the world, looking down on the vicissitudes of human life, and being high above it all.

Yet, he was easily tricked by Chu Yao's few words. At this moment, Lin Xuan felt like a complete idiot, sold out by two ants, and even helping Chu Yao lose money.

What was even more hateful was that after he found out, the two of them showed no fear or panic, acting as if nothing had happened, trying to dismiss him with a single sentence.

How much did they look down on him?!

The more Lin Xuan thought about it, the more his face twisted in rage. He could barely suppress the primordial power within him, wishing he could tear this pair of scoundrels into a million pieces.

Chu Yao shivered uncontrollably, her face pale, her soul trembling under the terrifying killing intent radiating from Lin Xuan.

A wave of fear surged within her. After all, she had taken so many treasures from Lin Xuan. Lin Xuan would definitely not let her go... right?!

Gu Qing's domain expanded, shielding her from Lin Xuan's terrifying killing intent and giving her a reassuring look.

Even without relying on the Star God Temple, Gu Qing could still contend with Lin Xuan.

Once the Calamity Black Dragon appeared, even if Lin Xuan were a god, he would only be able to flee for his life.

Chu Yao took a deep breath and slowly said, “I don't owe you anything. What happened between us was just a fair trade.”

She flattered Lin Xuan, and Lin Xuan gave her information. This was a very fair transaction.

Helping Lin Xuan and receiving remuneration from Lin Xuan was perfectly reasonable.

So, in the end, it was still a trade; no one owed anyone.

Chu Yao thought so.

“A trade?”

When Lin Xuan heard this, his lungs almost burst with anger.

He had treated Chu Yao with sincerity, unhesitatingly giving her the Enlightenment Spirit Jade and the Substituted Divine Fruit, genuinely wanting to take Chu Yao's sisters as disciples.

Yet, Chu Yao shamelessly conspired with Gu Qing to betray him, and she called it a fair trade?

This was simply a killing blow to his heart.

Lin Xuan's inner fury erupted like a volcano. Amidst his anger, he was filled with regret.

If he hadn't easily trusted Chu Yao in the first place.

If he had been a little more cautious back then and sent someone to inquire about Chu Ling'er.

Then it wouldn't be him who was schemed against, but Gu Qing and Chu Yao who would have been outmaneuvered by him.

“Lin Xuan, stop barking here. The road is slippery and complicated at night. Blame yourself for being inferior.”

Gu Qing sneered, then added, “If you want to fight, do it quickly. If you don't dare, then get out.”

“Hooch! Hooch!”

Damn it, he was deceived of his feelings and treasures, and it was still his fault?

And he was told to get out?

Lin Xuan panted heavily, so angry he felt like spitting blood.

This pair of scoundrels was truly more venomous than the other; he was no match for them.

Lin Xuan looked at Gu Qing, then deeply at Chu Yao again, and flicked his sleeve, leaving.

Patience.

He had to endure.

Originally, he wanted to act recklessly, after all, he was being openly provoked. If he didn't act, what face would he have left?

But as soon as the thought arose, he felt a strong sense of danger from Gu Qing. His intuition had always been sharp and never wrong.

Also, Gu Qing was insidious and cunning. How could he do something without confidence?

Deliberately exposing Chu Yao today might be a shocking conspiracy, intentionally provoking him.

Once he made a move, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Thinking of this, Lin Xuan sneered, his gaze icy.

Now that he was on guard, Gu Qing wanting to scheme against him was simply wishful thinking.

Lin Xuan decided to endure him for now.

The number of Heaven's Chosen attending the Divine Son's coronation ceremony was countless.

Although Zhi Meng had issued a decree, there were always some Heaven's Chosen who were not afraid of Zhi Meng, nor the Star God Temple.

Thinking this, Lin Xuan's mouth curled into a cold smile: “Zhi Meng, Gu Qing, Chu Yao, and Jiang Yu, let you be smug for a while. What you owe me, I will repay a hundredfold one day.”

It was fortunate that Gu Qing didn't know Lin Xuan's thoughts, otherwise, he would have mocked Lin Xuan a couple of times.

In a world where the strong prey on the weak, who would play dirty tricks with you?

If he had the strength to kill Lin Xuan, he would have done it already. Why would he need to provoke Lin Xuan and then act, like burying his head in the sand?

Isn't that just a superfluous act?

As for confronting Lin Xuan, it was mainly because he didn't care.

Even if he didn't actively expose it, after Lin Xuan was rejected by Chu Yao again and again, even an idiot would see the problem and would no longer trust Chu Yao as before.

If Lin Xuan discovered it himself, he might try to scheme against him.

In short, exposing it only brought him benefits and no harm.

“Phew!”

“You scared me to death.”

After Lin Xuan left, Chu Yao let out a long breath, patting her chest in lingering fear, which caused it to jiggle.

Like a pair of large, plump rabbits bouncing around.

“Relax, he won't attack you.” Gu Qing smiled mysteriously.

Although Lin Xuan seemed to hate Chu Yao to the bone, Gu Qing could tell that Lin Xuan was just bluffing and didn't truly want to kill Chu Yao.

Just like Jiang Yu, the hatred was real, but Lin Xuan definitely had no intention of killing Jiang Yu.

After all, Lin Xuan was a child of destiny. For an incomparably beautiful female lead, no matter how deep the hatred, there would always be a hundred reasons to whitewash it.

Furthermore, Chu Yao was a child of destiny, blessed with great fortune. Coupled with Jiang Yu's protection, Chu Yao was absolutely safe.

“You're still smiling?”

Seeing Gu Qing's indifference, Chu Yao said angrily.

That was the Divine Fire Realm.

Being targeted by a Divine Fire Realm expert, even if Lin Xuan didn't dare to harm her, the pressure was immense.

Moreover, she had taken so many heavy treasures from Lin Xuan. Would Lin Xuan let it go?

It seemed impossible to even imagine.

Gu Qing also noticed her worries. Thinking about it, it made sense; no one is fearless when it comes to life and death.

Gu Qing thought for a moment and took out a billion strands of Xuan Huang Mother Qi to calm her down.

“Lin Xuan is like a grasshopper in autumn; he won't be jumping for many more days. You should go into seclusion for a while. By the time you come out, perhaps I will have already dealt with him.”

“You don't need to worry about the Chu family either. I will have people watch over them; nothing will happen.”

“No, that's not what I meant.”

Upon seeing the Xuan Huang Mother Qi, Chu Yao waved her hands repeatedly.

She was willing to help Gu Qing and had never thought of asking for compensation.

Moreover, Gu Qing had promised to look after the Chu family.

With Gu Qing's abilities, he would definitely be able to keep his word.

So she had almost no losses. How could she accept so much Xuan Huang Mother Qi?

“Take it; don't fuss.”

“Alright, alright.”

Chu Yao put the jade bottle into her storage ring, her expression complex. Why did she suddenly feel that Xuan Huang Mother Qi seemed as cheap as air to Gu Qing?

An illusion. It must be an illusion.

After all, this was the root of heaven and earth, coveted by all but unattainable, a legendary treasure, truly unique and even scarcer than divine medicine.

“I'll go into seclusion after you're crowned Divine Son.” She didn't want to miss such a joyous occasion as the Divine Son's coronation.

“Mm!”

Gu Qing hummed in acknowledgment, teasing Chu Ling'er in his arms. Half an hour later, he leisurely departed.

He used Space Divine Art, concealing himself in the void.

When Lin Xuan left, his eyes were too confident. Perhaps he had already found Heaven's Chosen who were not afraid of Zhi Meng.

He had to follow and see who was so brave.