After coming out of the black market, Gu Pinglin did not plan to stay and prepared to go directly back to Lingxin Sect. As the two were about to fly on the road, a series of sweet laughter suddenly sounded behind them. Gu Pinglin looked back and saw two women standing at the bridge head, probably talking about something funny, and one of them was laughing so hard that her body was shaking.
The two women were obviously twin sisters. They looked very similar and had the same pair of big, heroic eyes.
Gu Pinglin glanced at Duan Qingming calmly.
"It should be the Guangling Sect," Duan Qingming glanced around and thought, "I heard that the Guangling Sect's Mountain Master Zhou has two daughters, twin sisters. The elder one is named Zhou Caige and the younger one is Zhou Caiqin. Could it be them?"
Gu Pinglin asked: "How about it, are you interested?"
Duan Qingming said: "They are far from being able to arouse my interest."
Gu Pinglin had expected this answer. Duan Qingming had high standards, and he didn't even take the Heavenly Sword seriously, let alone people? In their previous lives, the sisters were willing to break off relations with their parents' sects to follow Duan Qingming. Duan Qingming kept them by his side just to humiliate himself.
Duan Qingming looked at him from the side: "Is it related to me?"
Duan Qingming now really has nothing to do with these women. Gu Pinglin didn't care and asked, "Do you have any impression of them?"
"I've never met you before," Duan Qingming paused and said with a smile, "You're just an ordinary woman, but you have nice eyes."
Gu Pinglin pretended not to hear and flew away on his sword.
Qi Zhen and Qi Peng returned in failure, and the Qi family temporarily stopped their actions. After that, Gu Pinglin and the others had no more problems along the way. When they successfully returned to Lingxin Sect, Duan Qingming's injuries had been completely healed.
Lingxin Sect has recently become famous in the cultivation world, because within a few years, three disciples of Lingxin Sect have formed external elixirs, and it took them less than 30 years, and Duan Qingming and Gu Pinglin took less than 20 years, which shows that they are talented. The strength of a sect depends on the follow-up strength. Several large sects sent letters to congratulate Yue Songting, with the intention of winning him over. Many small sects have the idea of joining forces and have come to visit him one after another. Yue Songting seems very indifferent.
Gu Pinglin reported the news of Haishi. The inheritance of Baichuan Patriarch was too tempting. No sect would not be tempted. Yue Songting did not make a decision immediately and asked the two to go back to the room to rest. Gu Pinglin went to Bu Shuihan to congratulate him first. Halfway through, he ran into Bu Shuihan. It turned out that Bu Shuihan heard that he was back and was rushing to see him.
After forming the external elixir and successfully refining his body, Bu Shuihan's whole demeanor changed drastically. He walked lightly, and his handsome face was like a thousand-year-old cold jade, with a restrained brilliance.
Gu Pinglin was also happy for him when he saw this, and he cupped his hands: "Congratulations, Senior Brother."
Bu Shuihan became even more excited and dragged him away: "Come and test the sword with me, and see what I can do today!"
Since practicing the Lingxin School's martial arts modified by Gu Pinglin, Bu Shuihan has benefited a lot and is extremely convinced of Gu Pinglin's abilities. Now that he has formed an external elixir, he is determined to know how strong he is. However, the cultivation levels of the previous few Chens are much higher than his and they have no time to practice with him. He is looking forward to Gu Pinglin's return all day long so that he can have a good fight with him.
Gu Pinglin knew what he was thinking and followed him to the back mountain.
They found an open space and stood opposite each other.
Bu Shuihan drew out the Huyin Sword and pointed it at Gu Pinglin, full of vigor and ambition: "I am no longer the same person I was before, come on, don't hold back!"
"Brother ordered me to do this, how dare I not try my best?"
The sword wind rose, and hundreds of purple shadows shuttled through.
"Junior brother, you are really rude!" Bu Shuihan's eyes lit up, and he formed a sword gesture with his hands, ready to take the attack, but suddenly realized something was wrong, "Huh? Your sword..."
Seeing him in a daze, Gu Pinglin stopped his attack: "Senior Brother?"
Bu Shuihan sheathed his sword, walked quickly to him, snatched the sword from Gu Ying, and said with a face so cold it could freeze: "This is Duan Qingming's sword, how come it's in your hands?"
Gu Ying Sword was usually placed in the bag, so he just saw it now. Gu Pinglin knew that he and Duan Qingming were not on good terms, so he had a plan to deal with it. Hearing this, he smiled and said, "Senior Brother Duan already has another sword. I saw that this sword is quite spiritual, and I was very happy, so I asked him for it. It can be regarded as my reward for escorting him all the way."
Hearing that it was a reward, Bu Shuihan didn't know what to say. After a while, he snorted coldly and said, "When did you become so close to him?"
Gu Pinglin said: "If Senior Brother doesn't like it, I won't use it."
"That's not necessary," Bu Shuihan returned the sword to him, "It's a good sword. Since you like it, keep it."
Gu Pinglin put away his sword.
Bu Shuihan walked a few steps holding the Huyin Sword, and suddenly turned back and glared at him: "Do you think I'm such a petty person?"
"Of course not," Gu Pinglin shook his head, "If Senior Brother Bu had no tolerance for others, he wouldn't have treated me like this."
Bu Shuihan pursed his lips for a long time before saying, "You are my junior apprentice, with outstanding talent. You formed the Dan before me. I can only be happy for you. As for Duan Qingming... It's not that I doubt him for no reason. Do you remember that he once plotted to defeat me when he first joined the sect? You thought I went to provoke him in private, but in fact, that time was in front of the master. I just wanted to test his depth, but he actually plotted against me. Everyone says that I act impulsively and competitively, but when have you seen me treat Senior Brother Chen and others with contempt? This person also schemes against his fellow apprentices. He is so heartless and disloyal. He doesn't regard us as brothers at all!"
The last sentence was not wrong. Gu Pinglin sighed.
Bu Shuihan continued, "Since he joined the sect, have you ever heard anyone say anything bad about him? Master, brothers, and fellow disciples all praised him highly, but I think that being too good is a bit fake. It seems that he is trying to please Master and everyone else. Besides, he is far more talented than you and me, and he will be respected wherever he goes. But he chose to stay in our Lingxin Sect. I suspect he has other intentions."
Gu Pinglin said, "Brother, your concerns are reasonable, but as long as he doesn't do evil things, you don't have to worry too much. People will always change, so what if they are from a big sect? We are all united in the Lingxin Sect, and our master is kind and generous. Anyone with good eyesight will be kept."
Bu Shuihan thought about it and nodded: "Yes, I think he treats you differently, or maybe I was prejudiced before, so I misjudged him."
Knowing Bu Shuihan's fate in his previous life, Gu Pinglin intended to resolve his hostility towards Duan Qingming. Duan Qingming currently had no interest in him. If he stopped making enemies with Duan Qingming and lived in harmony, perhaps he could avoid disaster. Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Gu Pinglin changed the subject at the right time: "Can I play a few moves with you, Senior Brother?"
"Forget it," Bu Shuihan was a straight-forward person and still couldn't let it go for the moment, so he waved his hand, "It's meaningless, I won't fight anymore."
The two chatted as they walked, and Gu Pinglin told him about what he saw and heard on the road.
Bu Shuihan suddenly said, "Yesterday, the Duan family sent a note."
Gu Pinglin asked: "What post?"
"Master ordered that Junior Brother Duan not be informed of this matter." Bu Shuihan looked around and lowered his voice, "This is a funeral notice sent by Young Master Duan. On the eleventh of next month, an old general of our family will be buried in the sword tomb."
The Duan family was famous for its swordsmanship and had a special rule that after the death of a person of status, his body and sword would be buried in the Duan family sword tomb. The head of the family, Duan Pin, was still alive, but the invitation was sent in the name of Duan Qinghou. Duan Pin's action was equivalent to officially recognizing Duan Qinghou's status as the heir.
Gu Pinglin paused.
This didn't happen in the previous life. Duan Qingming abandoned the Heaven Sword and shattered it, shocking the world of cultivation. The elders used his extraordinary talent as an excuse to try their best to prevent Duan Qinghou from ascending to the throne. But now things have changed. Duan Qingming suffered internal injuries while creating the Heaven Repairing Art, and the Heaven Sword did not choose him. Seeing him leave with injuries, the elders of the Duan family were extremely disappointed. Seeing that he was unwilling to abandon the Lingxin Sect and join the Xuanming Sect, they finally gave up on him completely.
A two-story bamboo building is hidden in the bamboo forest. The railings and windows are all made of bamboo, and they are all exquisite.
As night falls, the wind blows, and a rustling sound continues. When you hear it in your ears, it seems like endless loneliness and desolation.
The lantern light was dim, and the shadow swayed with every step.
The falling dead leaves overhead add to the autumn mood, and a thick layer of fallen leaves accumulates underfoot, like a grey carpet.
Gu Pinglin pulled his black cloak, stopped, looked at the closed window, but did not go over. He just casually hung the lantern on the bamboo branch next to him.
After a while.
"I didn't know you were coming. I'm sorry for not welcoming you."
A roll of bamboo mat flew silently and spread out on the ground.
Duan Qingming walked down the stairs slowly, his long hair was disheveled, his clothes looked a little messy, his belt was tied loosely, and he casually wore a snow-white cloak on the outside.
Obviously, he didn't expect Gu Pinglin to come.
Gu Pinglin turned around and said, "It seems that I disturbed your sweet dream."
Duan Qingming walked up to him and asked, "Why are you looking for me so late?"
"Nothing," Gu Pinglin said calmly, "I'll buy you a drink."
Duan Qingming moved the corners of his lips, as if he wanted to laugh: "I remember you said that you don't like drinking."
Gu Pinglin remained calm: "If it's about tobacco and alcohol, it's worth making an exception."
"You keep asking me to drink, but you come to me to ask for a drink. How can this be justified?"
"What, you don't like it?"
"How dare I? I couldn't ask for more." Duan Qingming threw a pot of wine to him and took out another one for himself.
Gu Pinglin took it, looked at it, uncorked it, tilted his head back and took a sip.
Duan Qingming narrowed his eyes slightly: "This wine has a strong aftertaste, it's easy to get drunk."
"Even if you are drunk, I may not be drunk either," Gu Pinglin laughed twice, "Want to compete with me in drinking capacity?"
"oh?"
"Are you afraid?"
"In ancient times, people would sacrifice their lives to accompany a gentleman. Tonight, Duan Qingming will have to sacrifice his life to accompany his junior brother," Duan Qingming lowered his head and approached him, smiling, "This way of comforting is quite interesting."
Gu Pinglin asked back: "Do you need comfort?"
"Of course—" Duan Qingming walked to the bamboo mat and sat down, saying leisurely, "No need."
"Why should I comfort you if you don't need it?" Gu Pinglin also walked over and sat down opposite him. "I just think we should drink to celebrate that you have finally gotten rid of everything and can focus on the sword."
After his mother passed away, the little monster grew up in a group of tigers and wolves. How much affection did he have for the Duan family? He didn't care about the Duan family at all. After he became famous in his previous life, he still played around with the Duan family, even though the Duan family was devoted to him. In less than ten years, two inner alchemy masters of the Duan family were killed by playing around.
Foolish Duan family, this monster was not abandoned by you, but he had already abandoned you.