Looking back on the past, my heart is as clear as a mirror.
His Dao Meridian was destroyed, his Dantian was destroyed, and because of Qu Lin's death, there was not much hatred left.
I owe her this. As the head of the Lingxin Sect, I did such a thing and I have let my master down. This is the punishment I deserve.
Gu Pinglin pursed his lips slightly.
I already knew that she liked Duan Qingming, but when I hugged her drunkenly that night, she didn't resist too much. I thought she didn't love Duan Qingming that deeply, so I took her completely. Who knew that she would choose to commit suicide afterwards. Many doubts lingered in my mind, but Duan Qingming destroyed my Dao meridians, and I fell into madness in despair. Then I kept fleeing, trying to find a way to recover and fight Duan Qingming again. I didn't have the heart to pursue this issue. Now thinking about it, things are a bit strange.
Did Duan Qingming know the inside story? Gu Pinglin subconsciously looked at the people around him.
"Oh, you finally came back to your senses," Duan Qingming said, "What do you want to ask, about Qu Lin?"
Gu Pinglin couldn't help but laugh when he noticed that he had changed his clothes again.
The current Duan Qingming is not the Duan Qingming of his previous life. He knows nothing at all. What can he find out? His idea is absurd.
"If you don't ask, then I will," Duan Qingming said, "How do you know my moves under the shadow of a flying phoenix?"
Gu Pinglin was prepared. Hearing this, he said, "I just said it on the spur of the moment. So what? Is this name wrong?"
"It's too fitting, it's exactly what I thought in my mind," Duan Qingming said with a smile, "It seems that we really have the same thoughts, Gu Xiaojiu."
"It's my honor." Gu Pinglin remained calm.
"But I still have doubts," Duan Qingming said slowly, "Where did I say I was going?"
Gu Pinglin admitted bluntly: "Zhang Lian is a very troublesome woman. I wanted to use your name to lure her away, but unfortunately I failed."
Duan Qingming said: "You want to avoid Luoyan Swamp."
"Thanks to you, I didn't avoid it," Gu Pinglin sneered, "Those Xuanming Sect disciples died because of you. You killed people and still want them to be grateful. You really have a good way."
Duan Qingming laughed and said, "Why do you have to say that? If they weren't greedy, why would they follow me into the swamp? Without me, they would die sooner or later. Do you think that group of idiots can enter the avenue?"
Arguing with him would only bring trouble. Gu Pinglin hummed and took out the stone lotus seeds from his sleeve and threw them to him.
Duan Qingming took it in his hand and looked at it. He was not surprised at all: "Good stuff, the stone heart can protect the body when forming the inner elixir and increase the chance of success. Did you get this from the mechanism?"
"It belongs to the Baichuan Patriarch," Gu Pinglin said, "You should know how to use it."
Duan Qingming was surprised: "Give it to me?"
"yes."
"Do you think I have no confidence in forming the pill?" Duan Qingming narrowed his eyes.
This kind of arrogance. Gu Pinglin laughed: "Even if you are absolutely sure, you can't be sure of anything. I gave it to you as my intention. It's up to you whether you want to use it or not."
"Are you worried about me?" Duan Qingming said with a smile, "You said we are rivals."
Gu Pinglin did not answer. He had the Creation Art, but he did not have the Heaven-Repairing Art in this life. It was inevitable that there would be risks in his promotion. Giving him the lotus seeds was also a form of compensation. After all, it was because of him that he joined the Lingxin Sect.
Duan Qingming said nothing more and put the stone lotus seeds away.
There was a commotion not far away, as if someone was coming.
"Where is Qingming?" A beautiful woman walked over quickly accompanied by Chang Jinxin. She was wearing a purple robe and a dark purple bridal cape. She was beautiful and her eyes and eyebrows were somewhat similar to Duan Qingming, but her face was cold and she seemed very unapproachable.
Gu Pinglin recognized her. She was Duan Qingming's aunt Cheng in Xuanming Sect, and she was Zhan Renjie's junior sister. Seeing Duan Qingming stand up, Gu Pinglin also stood up out of politeness.
"Aunt." Duan Qingming bowed.
"Come with me." The woman said and turned away without even looking at Gu Pinglin beside her.
Duan Qingming frowned slightly, patted Gu Pinglin on the shoulder, and walked away.
Gu Pinglin understood.
It is not difficult to guess Cheng's purpose. After all, the Xuanming Sect is far superior to the Lingxin Sect in terms of fame and resources. However, it is unlikely that she can persuade Duan Qingming.
In order to create the Bu Tian Jue and perfect the Gu Ying sword technique, Duan Qingming must go to the Xuan Ming Sect.
Gu Pinglin pondered secretly and sat down again.
Qu Lin took advantage of the chaos and came over: "Senior Brother Gu."
"Junior Sister Qu," Gu Pinglin greeted politely, "What's the matter?"
Qu Lin's expression dimmed slightly, and she asked uneasily, "Did I disturb you?"
Gu Pinglin shook his head: "No, please sit down."
Qu Lin then carefully sat down beside him: "Brother Gu, are you thinking about something?"
Gu Pinglin thought: "Maybe Young Master Duan Liu will go to Xuanming Sect."
Qu Lin thought for a moment and said, "I don't think Master Duan is a snobbish person. He probably won't choose another sect." Realizing that she had said something wrong, she was afraid that Gu Pinglin would misunderstand her, so she hurriedly said, "That's not what I meant. Lingxin Sect is great. I just..."
Gu Pinglin interrupted her: "It's okay, tell me, what do you think of Mr. Duan Liu?"
Seeing that he didn't care, Qu Lin breathed a sigh of relief: "Mr. Duan is naturally a very good person." She paused, blushing and whispering, "But Senior Brother Gu, you are even more intelligent and brave, and kind-hearted."
"Hmm?" Gu Pinglin could naturally hear her affection, but he didn't know what to do, so he could only say, "Junior sister, you are too kind. Junior sister is still young, so you should focus on your path and never take risks again."
Qu Lin nodded quickly: "I understand, I have been working hard and will soon break through to the Lesser Zhoutian realm."
Gu Pinglin couldn't help but laugh when he heard that.
The firelight fell on her pretty face, with her eyebrows fine and her eyes clear. Although her face was not stunning, it was exceptionally pure and lovely.
Qu Lin is an easy-going girl. Although Gu Pinglin had a good impression of her in his previous life, they did not have much actual contact. They only met a few times because of Yan Feixiu. That night, Gu Pinglin was half drunk, and it was impossible for him to know her well. The thing that impressed him the most was that she liked Duan Qingming, and Duan Qingming also cared about her.
Her death proved that she was wholeheartedly in love with Duan Qingming. What happened that night
"O, Junior Sister and Xiaojiu also get along so well." His thoughts were interrupted.
They both looked up at the same time.
Duan Qingming stood in front with a smile on his face, with wisps of night dew flying around him in the firelight. He looked like he was standing in a storm, like a graceful young gentleman.
Although he couldn't see his eyes clearly, Gu Pinglin could sense the familiar coldness. His heart skipped a beat, and he said calmly, "It's late, Junior Sister, go to bed early."
Qu Lin tactfully stood up and said goodbye, lowered his head and walked quickly past Duan Qingming.
Duan Qingming sat down next to Gu Pinglin and hooked his arm around his shoulder. "Are you interested in her? Why don't we go to Xuanming Sect together?"
Gu Pinglin felt somewhat uncomfortable but also amused when his old enemy from his previous life hooked his shoulder like this. After all, Duan Qingming was still young now, so he would use such a childish way of testing.
Now he still likes Qu Lin, but Qu Lin has a crush on him, which makes things tricky.
Knowing Duan Qingming's paranoid personality, Gu Pinglin naturally no longer had any thoughts about Qu Lin, and said bluntly: "Nothing interests me more than proving the truth."
As their eyes met, the coldness gradually faded away.
Duan Qingming let him go: "Very good."
"What about you?" Gu Pinglin said, "Xuanming Sect can help you achieve unprecedented success."
"Why do I need the help of Xuanming Sect to achieve my achievements?" Duan Qingming lay on his back beside him.
It seems that he will have to change his clothes again tomorrow. Gu Pinglin smiled and shook his head.
As expected, Cheng failed to convince him. This couldn't go on.
After this incident, everyone was in no mood to stay in the misty wilderness any longer, and the next day they said goodbye to each other and set off on their own journeys. The attitude of the Xuanming Sect members was no longer so high and mighty, because Gu Pinglin saved Qu Lin, Yan Feixiu was very grateful, and pulled him aside to talk.
Last night, Cheng went to see Duan Qingming. Everyone saw it and roughly guessed the reason. Chen Qian's face was very bad. Compared with Gu Pinglin, he preferred Duan Qingming, who was talented and modest. He was anxious, and at this moment, he saw Yan Feixiu whispering to Gu Pinglin. He immediately strode over and said, "Why are you nagging? Let's go!"
Yan Feixiu glared: "Put away your petty thoughts, I didn't say anything."
"It's no use saying anything," Chen Qian pushed Gu Pinglin behind him without any courtesy, and said with a fake smile, "I'll take my leave now, Yan Daxiu."
"Chen Qian!" Yan Feixiu was furious.
Chen Qian laughed and said, "Junior Brother Gu, let's go."
The two of them were also enemies and had great hopes of becoming Taoist companions. However, in their previous life, the foundation of the Lingxin Sect was destroyed, and Chen's previous life was seriously injured. He hated the Xuanming Sect and Duan Qingming to the core, so Yan Feixiu went into seclusion and practiced in seclusion from then on, and no longer asked about external affairs.
It was all because of me. Gu Pinglin was silent.
Chen Qian led all the disciples back to Lingxin Sect. Yue Songting had already received the letter and called Gu Pinglin and Duan Qingming over. However, when he saw the two men kneeling down to apologize, he said nothing and waved his hand to let them leave.
Gu Pinglin walked out the door and knelt down in front of the steps.
Duan Qingming was obviously not ashamed and looked at him with interest.
Gu Pinglin looked straight ahead and knelt upright.
"He can't see you kneeling here," Duan Qingming walked in front of him and squatted down, "It's easy to ask him to forgive you, but you chose the dumbest way."
"An apology is about sincerity, not the way it is done," Gu Pinglin frowned and said calmly, "I kneel to seek peace of mind. How can someone like you understand that?"
"Oh?" Duan Qingming asked, "What kind of person am I?"
Gu Pinglin said: "You are used to calculating, and even apologizing has become a means. What is left of you that is real?"
Duan Qingming said: "As you said, the apology lies in sincerity, not in the way. You can express your sincere apology in a better way."
This person's thoughts are totally different from those of normal people. Gu Pinglin pursed his lips tightly.
Duan Qingming laughed when he saw this: "You are so silly and cute, Gu Xiaojiu."
For a man, the word "cute" is obviously not a good evaluation. Gu Pinglin was furious and glared at him: "If it weren't for you trying to show off your ability to enter the swamp, there would be no such thing!"
"You were the one who led me there," Duan Qingming said with a smile, "You said it yourself."
"Duan Qingming!" Gu Pinglin suddenly stood up and kicked him.
Duan Qingming was well prepared and easily dodged the attack. How could Gu Pinglin let him go? The two of them were just fighting with fists and feet at first, but in the end they directly used swords, each using magic and skills, and the fight was hard to decide.
Yue Songting came out after hearing the noise and shouted angrily, "What is this? Stop it!"
The two of them quickly retracted their moves.
Without waiting for Yue Songting to scold him again, Duan Qingming threw his sword to the ground and stepped forward, saying, "Junior Brother Gu wants to settle accounts with me. He blames me for being stubborn and mistakenly entering the swamp, causing this accident, and also implicated him and made the headmaster worried."
It's just another act. Gu Pinglin hummed.
Yue Songting looked at Gu Pinglin: "Nonsense! Nonsense!"
Duan Qingming said: "That's right, although I deserved it, Junior Brother Gu shouldn't have used the sword to cut me. Please, Master, be fair."
"You still have the nerve!" Yue Songting scolded him immediately, "Do you think you can handle a ferocious beast? If you weren't lucky enough to encounter the Flame Bird this time, how could you have escaped safely? Not only will you lose your life, but you will also implicate your Junior Brother Gu! You should do everything within your ability. It is foolish to show off your ability!"
"Yes, I was stupid," Duan Qingming agreed with him, "Junior Brother Gu, just don't bother me next time."
Yue Songting glared and said, "Nonsense! Pinglin did a great job. How could I just stand by and watch when my senior brother is in trouble? This is all because of you. With your temper..." At this point, he couldn't help but sigh deeply.
Duan Qingming smiled and said, "It's all my fault. As long as the master doesn't allow Junior Brother Gu to cause me trouble again, I am willing to accept the punishment."
Yue Songting couldn't help but laugh and waved his hand: "Get down! You all are a worry to me, if you make trouble again, you will be severely punished!"
After he said that, he turned and went inside.
Duan Qingming leaned over to pick up the Gu Ying Sword and walked to Gu Pinglin's side: "Okay, it's that easy."
Gu Pinglin sneered: "Sweet words and false appearance, hypocritical."
"Whether it's hypocritical or sincere, he's happy. Isn't this the result you want? Or do you like kneeling?"
"When he knows your true face in the future, he will only be more disappointed."
"Then don't let him know. As he wishes, we can be a pair of loving brothers."
Gu Pinglin looked at him.
His narrow eyes were filled with smiles, so sincere that there was no flaw. Only those who knew him well could discover the hint of teasing in his heart.
Gu Pinglin raised his eyebrows: "You are so silly and cute, Duan Qingming."
Duan Qingming laughed and left.
Looking at the arrogant figure from behind, Gu Pinglin had to admit that this disgustingly hypocritical and cold-blooded monster could also be cute at times.
Friendly brothers? It's an exciting suggestion.
Gu Pinglin withdrew his gaze.
Unfortunately, there is an obsession with winning or losing on my path, and you are the obstacle that must be overcome. We are destined to be opponents.
Besides, how could Duan Qingming have the word "friendship" in his eyes? Brothers are more interesting, right
Gu Pinglin thought about it, and felt a little uneasy in his heart.
It seems... this monster really wants to be his fellow apprentice
Gu Pinglin frowned and found Wang Yu: "I have something to ask of you."
Wang Yu admired him very much because of his performance in the misty wilderness. Hearing this, he said, "Brother, just give me your orders."
"Let's change rooms."