The news of the Flame Bird Mechanism was made public, causing a sensation in the entire cultivation world, and the life story of Baichuan Patriarch was once again dug up. As the first person to break through the realm and ascend to heaven, Baichuan Patriarch set up such a mechanism, and his purpose was obviously not simple, so there were many speculations in the cultivation world, the most common of which was about the inheritance of the Creation Art. Countless cultivators flocked to Luoyan Swamp to look for clues about the inheritance, which was also expected by Gu Pinglin.
Ancestor Baichuan attaches great importance to inheritance. There are more than just this one condition for the opening of the Creation Cave, so there is no need to rush.
As for Duan Qingming, not to mention that the two were enemies in their previous lives, just because of Bu Shuihan, it was difficult for Gu Pinglin to be a "friendly fellow apprentice" with him. After exchanging rooms with Wang Yu, Gu Pinglin lived a very quiet life. When he learned that Bu Shuihan was confined to the back mountain for five years, he often went to accompany him.
In their spare time, the two of them sat in the bamboo forest, got several pots of wine, and drank together.
Bu Shuihan entered the sect very early and is only sixteen years old. He is the youngest among Yue Songting's direct disciples and can never get along with the experienced senior brothers. He is also arrogant and conceited, and has nothing to say to the other disciples. Normally, he is restrained by Yue Songting and Chen Qian, so he dare not be careless with his words and deeds. But when he is with Gu Pinglin, he doesn't have so many concerns. He picks up the wine jug and pours the wine directly into his mouth, then wipes it off casually. When he is in a good mood, he jumps up and draws his sword to practice a few moves. His eyes are full of energy and he is completely a young man.
"I tried your method and it really made a difference."
Gu Pinglin still sat upright. Hearing this, he took the wine glass and said, "Oh?"
"No wonder you're practicing so fast," Bu Shuihan threw away his sword and sat down again, looking a little excited, "I didn't expect that after making a few changes to the technique, the Qi flowed much more smoothly. How did you come up with that?"
Gu Pinglin said: "It was just a flash of inspiration, a feeling."
"This matter will be of great benefit to the Lingxin Sect, why can't you tell Master?" Bu Shuihan paused and frowned, "Are you afraid..."
"Brother, you are worrying too much," Gu Pinglin shook his head, "How can we play with martial arts? You and I are still at a low level, and it is dangerous to rashly practice the modified martial arts. If there are any flaws in it, it will only harm our brothers and sisters."
That's right. Any slight change in the martial arts will lead to different consequences. Only Bu Shuihan dared to try it rashly, out of his absolute trust in Gu Pinglin. Yue Songting, Chen Qian and others have always been cautious. They will definitely notice that these changes are too subtle. They can only be thought of by people who are very familiar with the advanced martial arts of Lingxin School. Gu Pinglin has only been a disciple for less than two years. How could they not be suspicious
Gu Pinglin also wanted to expand the Lingxin Sect, but the time was not right.
"I don't think you are a person who hides secrets." Bu Shuihan really didn't doubt him and believed him immediately. "I shouldn't have doubted you. I will punish myself with a pot of wine."
After saying that, he drank another pot of wine.
Seeing this, Gu Pinglin couldn't help but recall the scene of the two of them drinking together in their previous life. It was a bit funny. It was easy to get drunk this way. He would probably be lying down if he drank another pot.
As expected, after two bottles of wine, Bu Shuihan fell headfirst onto the table.
Gu Pinglin took the empty wine jug from his hand, put it aside, and prepared to practice.
"Senior Brother Gu!"
"Hmm?" Gu Pinglin raised his eyes, "Junior Brother Wang?"
In just half a month, Wang Yu became listless, with dark circles under his eyes. Seeing the wine jug on the table, he immediately looked like he wanted to vomit, and begged: "Brother Gu, should we switch back?"
Gu Pinglin frowned, but nodded in agreement without asking any questions.
Wang Yu breathed a sigh of relief and ran away.
Gu Pinglin casually set up a barrier for Bu Shuihan, then stood up and went to find Duan Qingming.
The room was filled with a faint aroma of wine. Duan Qingming was sleeping on his back, his long hair untied and scattered on the pillow. His handsome face was not drunk at all. The other bed was empty. Wang Yu had already impatiently packed up the bedding and ran away.
Gu Pinglin's face darkened: "Duan Qingming!"
"So loud," Duan Qingming lazily opened his eyes, "It turns out to be Junior Brother Gu, what do you want to talk to me about?"
"You want Wang Yu to drink?"
"It was my treat, and I didn't treat him unfairly."
Treating guests every night, no wonder Wang Yu drinks like that. Gu Pinglin quickly scanned the room, walked to the bed, frowned and said, "You didn't practice."
Duan Qingming said: "How do you know I haven't practiced? I have been practicing all the time."
Gu Pinglin sneered: "Practice drinking skills, sleeping skills, and laziness skills."
"Junior Brother Gu is diligent. Please practice my share as well. Thank you." Duan Qingming bowed, turned over and continued to sleep.
Gu Pinglin picked up the teapot on the table and poured it onto the bed without any hesitation.
"That's enough," Duan Qingming sat up and held the teapot. "Why are you cultivating a great path? It would be more appropriate for you to learn how to be a housekeeper."
"You will lose to me if you continue like this."
"I quit."
"Um?"
"Why should I compete with you? Don't forget, you have always been the one chasing me," Duan Qingming said with a half-smile, "From the very beginning, you have regarded me as your target. I have cooperated with you for so long purely out of interest, but now I have lost interest. You come when you come, and you leave when you leave. You and I originally had no relationship. Why should I, Duan Qingming, cooperate with other people's plans and keep up with their pace?"
Gu Pinglin was stunned for a moment, and said in a deep voice: "Don't you want to become a strong man?"
"I do, but I don't want to be the strong one in other people's plans."
"Duan Qingming!"
"I look forward to you arousing my interest again." Duan Qingming ignored him and lay down to sleep again.
His obsession was finally discovered by him. Gu Pinglin knew that he was telling the truth. He was silent for a while and slowly put the teapot back on the table.
In their previous life, the two of them fought to the death. I really don’t know when it started. It was probably a strange tacit understanding.
As for this world...
Gu Pinglin looked at the lazy man on the bed and couldn't help but feel angry. He just wanted to kick him far away so that he wouldn't be annoyed.
Where did the Duan Qingming, the man of extraordinary elegance and brilliance in his previous life, go
Gu Pinglin was confused for a moment.
If this continues, what is the point of doing all this? Without the Bu Tian Jue, the complete Gu Ying Sword Technique, and even the fighting spirit and the heart of a strong man, what does it mean to defeat such an opponent
On the bed, Duan Qingming was breathing steadily. He was facing the wall, lying there casually, but without the unruly sleeping posture of ordinary people. He was like an elegant white silk.
One thing has not changed, even if this person is as lazy as a worm, he is still a worm with a good appearance.
Gu Pinglin hummed and walked out the door.
In the quiet room, Yue Songting was explaining things to Chang Jinxin. About a cup of tea later, Chang Jinxin came out, and Gu Pinglin, who was waiting outside, walked in.
Yue Songting was extremely satisfied with this last disciple, who was modest, hardworking, calm in words and deeds, and popular with people from all walks of life. Thinking of what Ming Qingzi had said at the beginning, Yue Songting could not help but feel grateful. It turned out that God had not treated the Lingxin School unfairly.
After Gu Pinglin finished his greetings, Yue Songting asked kindly, "Tell me, what's the matter?"
"It's about Senior Brother Duan."
"What's wrong?" Yue Songting was indeed nervous. He had no choice but to make the choice. Although he accepted Gu Pinglin as his last disciple, he did not forget Duan Qingming. He often asked Chen Qian to give him more advice on cultivation and allowed him to enter and leave the hidden skills at will. After all, Duan Qingming's talent was obvious to all. Not to mention that this was his concern for his disciples as the head of the sect, but also out of his cherishment of talent. He was afraid that Duan Qingming would be delayed. Such a genius would be cultivated in any major sect. It was a blessing for Lingxin Sect to be able to come to Lingxin Sect.
Gu Pinglin naturally understood his thoughts: "His cultivation doesn't seem to be going well recently."
"Hmm?" Yue Songting frowned and shook his head. "That kid looks humble, but he has his own pride. If he encounters doubts, he will not take the initiative to ask Chen Qian for advice. You can go and ask him what he is confused about." After a pause, he changed his words, "Forget it, I will ask him in person later."
Gu Pinglin agreed.
Yue Songting was pleased: "You did a good job. Brothers should take care of each other, and we should do so even more in the future." As he spoke, he couldn't help but sigh. It was a pity that he didn't have much time left, otherwise why would he be like this? If he could live another 20 or 30 years, these two good seedlings would definitely make the Lingxin Sect shine.
"Disciple understands," Gu Pinglin recalled something, "By the way, a Master Cheng from Xuanming Sect came to see Senior Brother Duan before."
Yue Songting was indeed stunned.
For a genius like Duan Qingming, Chen Qian hoped that he could stay in Lingxin Sect. He said it was out of selfishness, but it was not for himself. He knew Yue Songting's personality, so he forced Chang Jinxin not to mention the matter of Cheng looking for Duan Qingming to Yue Songting. Chang Jinxin had a gentle personality and was used to obeying him, so she had to keep silent.
Yue Songting was well aware of Duan Qingming's background, so how could he not guess Cheng's intention? He was silent for a moment.
Gu Pinglin said: "Master, don't worry. Since Senior Brother Duan has come back with us, he will definitely not leave Lingxin Sect."
Yue Songting got up from his chair and slowly walked to the window.
The difference between Lingxin Sect and Xuanming Sect is like the difference between a firefly and the bright moon. Not to mention Duan Qingming's own qualifications, just based on the recommendation of his aunt, the Xuanming Sect will definitely pay attention to him. He is unwilling to go simply because he is afraid of being disappointed.
Yue Songting was both melancholy and moved. He stared out the window for a long time before he sighed softly and raised his hand: "I see. You go down first."
Gu Pinglin said no more, stepped out, and went to pack his things and move back to his room. Seeing that Duan Qingming was still sleeping, Gu Pinglin did not disturb him. He made the bed, tidied everything, and then sat cross-legged on the bed to practice.
"You're back so soon," a chuckle sounded, "You're so persistent."
Gu Pinglin opened his eyes: "Isn't this exactly what you want?"
"What do I want? For you to come back?" Duan Qingming said sarcastically, "You overestimate yourself. I am no longer interested in you."
"In my technique," Gu Pinglin was unaffected, "you've already noticed it."
Duan Qingming looked at him for a moment, and said in a calm tone: "I am indeed interested in your technique, but Gu Xiaojiu, you can modify the technique, so why can't I?"
Gu Pinglin was stunned: "You..."
Duan Qingming said: "See, now you are more interested in me."
Gu Pinglin remained silent.
Duan Qingming smiled and said, "Sorry, you won't have a chance to learn anything even if you come back. I'm going to retreat."
Gu Pinglin said calmly: "That's a coincidence, I also plan to go into seclusion."
"Brother Duan," a disciple called out from the door, "The master wants you to come over."
Duan Qingming glanced at Gu Pinglin, then got up and went out.
Gu Pinglin sat alone on the bed, deep in thought.
Impossible, the Lingxin Sect's technique has nothing to do with the Bu Tian Jue. Duan Qingming cannot possibly create the Bu Tian Jue now. What would the technique he modified look like? Is his words true or false
Whether it is true or false, he will leave Lingxin Sect.
Duan Qingming of Xuanming Sect is the real Duan Qingming. Like in his previous life, he will obtain the best resources, become a world-famous swordsman, and become a complete monster.
――will also become your rival.
Yue Songting is kind and gentle, and will never hinder the future of his disciples. Gu Pinglin did not feel guilty about this calculation. First, the Lingxin Sect's martial arts are indeed not suitable for Duan Qingming; second, this person is ruthless and ungrateful, and it is a good thing to kick this dangerous guy out of the Lingxin Sect, so as to avoid disappointment when the master sees his true face in the future.
Not long after, footsteps were heard and Duan Qingming came back. He walked straight towards Gu Pinglin as soon as he entered the door.
Gu Pinglin was prepared and subconsciously turned over to avoid it.
Duan Qingming didn't fight him, he used his realm to suppress him, dragged him over easily, and pressed him against the door: "It's you."
Gu Pinglin also knew that he couldn't hide it from him, so he admitted: "Yes."
"You want me to leave?"
"Um?"
How could Gu Pinglin be willing to be restrained? He hummed softly, and was about to use the Creation Technique to escape, but he suddenly met his gaze.
There was a smile in the enchanting eyes, and a familiar coldness was condensed deep inside.
This look... was extremely similar to the look he had when he destroyed his own Dao Meridian in his previous life! Gu Pinglin was shocked and knew that he was really angry.
"You want me to leave?" Duan Qingming repeated with increased strength in his hands.
Although Gu Pinglin now possesses the Creation Art and has a desire to win, he does not want to follow the old path of his previous life and fight him to the point of death. Noticing that his mood was not right, Gu Pinglin said without thinking: "The Lingxin Sect will delay you, you are not suitable to stay."
He is telling the truth.
Duan Qingming's eyes moved slowly across his face, examining him: "So, you are worried about me?"
Gu Pinglin did not answer.
After a while, Duan Qingming let go of his hand.
Seeing that the coldness in his eyes had faded, Gu Pinglin breathed a sigh of relief, his palms already filled with cold sweat.
Whether he believed it or not, at least his anger was gone.
"I have sworn that I will never join the Xuanming Sect in this life." Duan Qingming suddenly said.
People who practice Taoism are fighting for their lives against heaven, so oaths are particularly important. Usually, cultivators do not swear easily, let alone break their oaths, lest bad consequences befall them. Yue Songting must have wanted to abolish his Lingxin Sect's skills and was determined to drive him away. In order to stay in Lingxin Sect, he was willing to completely cut off his retreat, so Yue Songting naturally could not force him.
Gu Pinglin was in mixed mood.
"It seems that we are destined to be friendly brothers." Duan Qingming turned back to his gentle and harmless appearance, patted his shoulder, and said with a smile, "See you in ten years, Gu Xiaojiu."
Gu Pinglin did not respond and watched him lie down on the bed.