“What did Nanzhu say?”
Gu Pinglin stopped and said, "You have already guessed it, why bother asking?"
Duan Qingming said: "This girl's heart is not with you, but with the leader of Lingxin Sect."
Gu Pinglin turned around: "Don't you think your idea is dangerous?"
"I don't care about any thoughts, and I don't care about danger," Duan Qingming, dressed in white and bathing in the sea breeze, walked up to him gracefully, "But you, you should care about your Lingxin Sect."
Gu Pinglin said: "Threatening me, is this what you call brotherhood?"
"Yes," Duan Qingming said in a gentle tone, "Who told me that he wanted to be the head and asked me to give in? I can send Lingxin to you, and then I can take it back. Do I have to start a new game? For example, do you think Lady Ming would rather choose me or you? Are you sure you can bear the accidents in the process?" Ignoring Gu Pinglin's reaction, he suddenly sneered: "Similarly, what is the brotherhood between you, Gu Jiu? Qin Min is in front, and Lady Ming is behind. Is this a test between brothers? Or, do you think I will mind, think that I will have other feelings for you? Trying to find my weakness?"
Hearing the murderous intent, Gu Pinglin remained calm: "You would only care about testing if you have a weakness. If you don't have one, then all the testing is in vain."
Duan Qingming looked at him for a long while, then said with his hands behind his back, "Of course, I don't care about your self-righteous temptation, and I don't care about any feelings. I just don't like followers who are distracted."
"So you don't have to think too much about it," Gu Pinglin also put his hands behind his back, turned sideways, and looked out at the sea. "Similarly, I don't care whether you believe me or not."
Duan Qingming smiled: "How aggressive. I believe you don't want others to know about our relationship."
"What is our relationship?" Gu Pinglin suddenly turned around and looked at him, his eyes were cold and his tone was unfriendly, "If you want me to follow you, then put away your threats. You play with the world, and now you want to play with me? Being too conceited will only bring you trouble. Duan Qingming, this is my advice to you."
"Oh?" Duan Qingming seemed to find this sentence very interesting and repeated it with interest, "Playing? Advice?"
The sea breeze blew up the wide sleeves of the white robe, made the black hair flutter, and brushed across the handsome face, the high nose bridge, and the thin lips that were filled with a smile.
He leaned closer to Gu Pinglin and said, "Then should I thank you for your advice, junior brother?" After saying that, he stood up, laughed and left.
His robe sleeves fluttered and his unrestrained back looked even more arrogant than the sea breeze.
Gu Pinglin felt his mind wandering, his head sank, and he was actually a little dazed.
"You said, I will suffer the consequences."
…
"If you let me, you'll be angry. If I don't let me, you'll still be angry."
"It's so easy to get angry."
"You hate hypocrisy, but I really didn't lie to you," Hanxiao's voice seemed different, "So many people follow me, but you are the only one who refuses. What will make you happy and follow me obediently?"
"I don't know. Tell me."
…
The monster who lost his mother at a young age has learned to control people's hearts. In his loneliness, he met someone he was interested in, and he used his own methods to drive him to a desperate situation, until he had nothing left and could only see him. How hateful!
"Have you heard of the Moonlight Scroll?"
The scroll of returning light to the moon!
It was as if a thunderclap exploded in his mind. In a flash, an unfamiliar name emerged in his sea of consciousness. Gu Pinglin's face changed slightly, and he almost subconsciously hurried after him.
What is the Moon-Tracing Scroll? Does it have anything to do with my rebirth
Tracing the moon, returning the light.
Looking back in time, can time be reversed? How could such an absurd thing exist in the world! If someone could really refine such a magic weapon, it would be something against the will of heaven and would not be tolerated by the world.
More importantly, listening to him speak, he was clearly not quite normal at that time. Could it be related to the Su Yue Hui Guang Scroll
His mind was instantly filled with various thoughts. Gu Pinglin instinctively wanted to ask the truth, so he hurriedly chased down the corridor. When he reached the steps, he suddenly woke up and stopped in time.
He is no longer the Duan Qingming of the past.
In fact, the answer doesn't make sense.
Gu Pinglin stood in front of the steps in a daze for a while, then took out a scarlet incense stick from his sleeve, and with a wave of his hand, the incense burned up, silently transmitting the message ten miles away.
Only the Fairy Snake Mansion had a barrier on the island. The courtyard where everyone lived was outside the barrier. Occasionally, guards would pass by on patrol. Lord Pingcang made this arrangement, probably because he was afraid that it would be inconvenient for everyone to enter and exit the barrier and make them feel uncomfortable. Gu Pinglin stayed on Fairy Snake Island for a few days, and there was indeed no movement from Guo Feng and Gu Jin. A big family like the Duan family would not ignore its reputation.
Two days later, Lady Ming sent someone to invite him, and Gu Pinglin brought Bu Shuihan and others to the appointment. Lady Ming knew that he had no intention of meeting her when she saw him. Both of them were smart people, so there was no need to say more.
On the way back to Fairy Snake Island, Xin Ji said with a smile: "The Penglai Fairy Waterfall is indeed worthy of its reputation. Today, thanks to the help of Sect Leader Gu, this old man has broadened his horizons."
Jiang Ruoxu laughed and said, "How can we be said to be taking advantage of the situation? We are clearly here to spoil the fun."
"I'm right, right?" Bu Shuihan said to Leng Xu, "He won't be interested in Lady Ming."
What Cheng Yi noticed was: "The Fairy Waterfall is just a piece of water, not pretty."
Seeing that he was not in the mood, Bu Shuihan was delighted and patted his head: "The South Island Master's wedding is coming soon, and the guests have almost all arrived. Today is the fifteenth day of the month. I heard that the South Island Master has specially set up a banquet to welcome the immortals and invited all the guests to enjoy the moon. It must be a lively night."
Gu Pinglin interrupted the two of them: "The wedding banquet is more lively, I have something else for Brother Cheng to do tonight."
Cheng Yi answered readily: "Okay, what do you want to do?"
Gu Pinglin said: "Let's talk about it when we get back."
Everyone was chatting and laughing as the boat passed Linggui Island. Suddenly, a large ship came towards them. Aunt Ji stood at the bow and directed everyone to move things.
Gu Pinglin bowed and greeted: "Senior Ji."
"Master Gu, are you going back to Fairy Snake Island?" Aunt Ji nodded and glanced at everyone. "I have something to do, please go ahead."
Gu Pinglin said: "Senior, please."
After she left, Bu Shuihan whispered, "Why is this Third Aunt so weird?"
Gu Pinglin said, "We are guests, we shouldn't talk about the host's affairs behind their backs. I heard Miss Qu and her family are here too, don't you want to go and see them?"
"Really?" Bu Shuihan said immediately, "I'll go find her right now."
He hurriedly docked the boat at the Linggui Island Pier and asked the guards to find out that the people from the Xuanming Sect were taken to the main island of Penglai by Liuyu Gong Guo Feng. Disappointed, he had to go back to the Xianshe Island with everyone else.
As soon as the boat docked, Nanzhu and Pingcanggong came towards them. Pingcanggong was talking about something as he walked. Nanzhu's face looked a little gloomy. When he saw everyone, Pingcanggong quickly stopped the topic and bowed to greet them.
Gu Pinglin asked casually: "Brother Nan, what's wrong?"
Nanzhu did not avoid him and said angrily: "Nearly half of the big families who came to congratulate have been invited by Guo Feng."
Lord Pingcang frowned: "These people may not have been won over by Guo Feng, but it is hard to refuse, so we just give him some face."
"A bunch of people who curry favor with the powerful, how hateful!" Nanzhu pressed a palm on the stone tablet next to her and said harshly, "Guo Feng is so powerful, how could they not like to get along with others? How could they take me, the island owner, seriously!"
The stone tablet was reduced to dust.
Everyone in the Lingxin Sect felt a little embarrassed when they saw this and didn't know what to say.
"The island master is too concerned!" Ping Canggong said calmly, "The cultivation world has its own rules. I think they can't easily interfere in Penglai's affairs. The wedding ceremony will be in two days, and marrying the lady is the current priority."
"That's right," Gu Pinglin said, "Guo Feng's friendship with outside forces will not have much impact on the situation on Penglai Island, just like the Ji family, even if they are relatives, they can only send Aunt Ji San. If someone is willing to take the risk of breaking the taboo of the rules, then he must have big plans. Guo Feng is not stupid. If Brother Nan loses his composure because of this, it will be easy for others to take advantage of the situation." He paused: "Especially the Demon Realm."
Lord Pingcang immediately said, "Master Gu is right. The island master does not need to dwell on such trivial matters."
Nanzhu was silent for a while, his expression gradually softened. Realizing that he had lost his composure, he rubbed his temples and shook his head at Gu Pinglin: "I've been too busy these days, so I can't help being agitated. I'm sorry to have embarrassed you."
Gu Pinglin said: "Since you are restless, you should keep your mind calm. Lord Pingcang is an old minister of Penglai. Brother Nan might as well listen to Lord Pingcang's opinions."
Nanzhu has always respected Lord Pingcang, and felt a little ashamed when she heard this: "I was impulsive just now."
Lord Pingcang said with relief: "It's good that the island master has figured it out. I will do my best to fulfill the last wishes of the previous island master and help you become the true master of Penglai."
Nanzhu said: "Don't worry, I will pay attention."
He wanted to ease the atmosphere, so he asked about everyone's trip to Linggui Island. After they talked for a while, Nanzhu returned to Biyou Palace. They saw him off on the boat and prepared to return to the guest house.
Lord Pingcang called out to Gu Pinglin, "Master Gu, please stay."
Gu Pinglin nodded, told Bu Shuihan and the others to go first, and then turned around: "Lord Pingcang, please speak."
Lord Pingcang bowed and laughed loudly, "Before Mu Zhi left, he mentioned Sect Leader Gu, praising you for your quick mind and extraordinary insight. After seeing you today, I can see that your reputation is well-deserved. I see that you have a close relationship with the island master, so I took the liberty to ask for your advice."
"I dare not," Gu Pinglin said bluntly, "Duke Pingcang wants to talk about Ji family?"
Ping Cang said: "That's right. Originally, this marriage was initiated by Mu Zhi before he left, but now I feel something is wrong. Not only is the Ji family too enthusiastic about the marriage, but since Aunt Ji San came to Penglai, the island owner's words and deeds have been abnormal from time to time. This matter is strange in every way."
The doubts in the previous life have been largely resolved. Gu Pinglin pondered and said, "At this point, the marriage is difficult to change. There is no point in worrying. It all depends on whether the island master can control his nature."
Lord Pingcang was surprised and asked, "Is there really something wrong with Ji?"
Gu Pinglin said: "Senior, you know it very well, why ask me?"
Lord Pingcang immediately looked solemn and bowed to pay his respects: "Ji's plan must be great. I hope Master Gu can give me some advice."
"Senior, there is no need to do this," Gu Pinglin supported him with one hand and said, "The island master is weak now and his value is limited. Not only will they not harm the island master, but they will help him with all their strength. Danger is also an opportunity. If the island master can make good use of it, unifying Penglai is just around the corner."
Lord Pingcang pondered: "Master Gu's implication is that the island master wants to deal with them and use them to deal with Guo Feng?"
"This is one reason," Gu Pinglin said, "The Ji family is a righteous family and will not act openly. They have a plan in mind and there must be a hidden force behind them."
Lord Pingcang frowned: "I have expected this. The man behind the scenes is not an easy person to deal with. He can influence the mind of the island master. This kind of magic..."
Gu Pinglin said: "Only the devil cultivators."
"It is indeed the Demon Realm," Lord Pingcang's face slightly changed, and then he sighed, "I also have doubts, but I am not sure. In this case, if the island master cooperates with them, isn't that courting disaster?"
Gu Pinglin said: "Penglai is a famous and upright sect, so the island master will naturally cooperate with the Ji family, not the Demon Realm."
"It's too dangerous!" Lord Pingcang understood what he meant, shook his head, and said firmly, "The magic in the Demon Realm is strange, and the island master's cultivation is still shallow, how can he resist? Penglai Island must not be used by others. I have been entrusted by the old island master. Even if it offends the Ji family, I will never let the island master fall into danger!" After saying that, he was about to leave.
Gu Pinglin said: "If the island owner changes his mind, the other party may turn to help Guo Feng."
Lord Pingcang stopped suddenly.
Gu Pinglin said, "The other party chose the island master first because they saw that the island master was weak and had insufficient cultivation, so he was easy to control. This does not mean that the island master is the only choice. The situation does not allow you to refuse. Helping the island master to seize power is his first step, and it is also your goal. This is the opportunity. At least, you still have time to find out the details of the other party. As for the magic skills, I remember that Penglai Shenyi Xiao also has similar effects. The island master must know how to keep his mind. As long as he follows the trend, he can easily take back Penglai Island. Why not?"
Lord Pingcang paced back and forth for a few steps, and said worriedly: "The magic skills are strange, and the other party's cultivation is not shallow. If the island master fails to keep his mind, won't he become a puppet of the demon domain?"
"No," Gu Pinglin said, "I think this technique cannot completely control people. It just uses the weaknesses of people's hearts to exert influence."
Ping Cang said: "Even if it is just affected, how can the island owner get rid of it in the future?"
"It's not difficult, but it's not difficult either," Gu Pinglin suddenly laughed, "The key to breaking this game lies in Ji Qiniang."