In the night, the dark pit was like a huge mouth with the momentum to swallow everything. The wind whistled in the sky, as if it was the hungry gasp from the ground. The two walked along the edge of the pit. Gu Pinglin was wearing a black cloak, which was perfectly hidden in the night. In comparison, the white robe of the person next to him was particularly eye-catching.
"Hey, you just came out to get some fresh air?"
"Um?"
Duan Qingming stopped and said, "There's no one here at night, what can I see?"
"If you can't see the situation, just look at the scenery and chat," Gu Pinglin walked to the edge of the cliff. "If you have to have a purpose for everything you do, it will be boring."
Duan Qingming said: "I didn't expect you to have such a refined taste. This is not something you would say."
"You said that." Gu Pinglin turned around. This was Duan Qingming's style. In his previous life, he only wanted to stand on the top and prove himself. Everything was planned and purposeful, so he never cared about the scenery outside.
"Oh, so you were looking at me." Duan Qingming also walked forward.
Gu Pinglin looked at the dark pit under his feet and changed the subject: "What are your plans for the Duan family?"
Duan Qingming was surprised: "Why are you talking about this suddenly?"
Gu Pinglin said: "They are your family after all."
Duan Qingming laughed when he heard this: "Gu Xiaojiu, you really think about me."
Gu Pinglin himself felt it was ridiculous to talk to him about family affection, so it was no wonder that he didn't believe it. Gu Pinglin shook his head and explained, "You don't care about them, you should always think about yourself. Your swordsmanship is completely different from Lingxin Sect, so you don't need to stay. If you want to perfect Gu Ying's swordsmanship, Xuanming Sect is the best choice."
Duan Qingming hummed, "Anything else?"
"Master has long intended to let you leave," Gu Pinglin continued, "Although you have sworn an oath, being a disciple of the Lingxin Sect is just an empty title. If you keep it, you will not be considered to have violated your oath."
Duan Qingming asked: "Do you think that the oath can restrain me?"
Gu Pinglin immediately asked, "What if they really punished Qi?"
"Is Qi related to me?"
"So, the oath and stepmother are just excuses. Even if there is no Lingxin Sect, even if they punish Qi, you will not go back."
"certainly."
Having heard what he wanted to hear, Gu Pinglin raised the corner of his mouth slightly.
Duan Qingming suddenly asked: "Actually, don't you know why I stayed in Lingxin Sect?"
"Oh?" Gu Pinglin was in a good mood. "I don't know, what do you want in exchange for going back?"
"It's very simple," Duan Qingming's slow voice came from the night, "As long as you are willing to leave Lingxin Sect and follow me to the Duan family."
Sensing something was wrong, Gu Pinglin's eyes darkened: "You..."
"My feelings towards you have never changed," Duan Qingming interrupted him, "The Duan family has always valued its reputation, how could they accept what we are doing? So we can't go back."
Knowing that something was wrong, Gu Pinglin looked sharp and was about to speak, but unexpectedly at this moment, a powerful force silently pressed down on him!
The real "Art of Repairing the Sky"!
Integrating the soul-refining technique of the Hundred Refining Demon Ancestor, this power is sinister, overbearing, and can directly destroy the soul. He should have used all his strength and cultivation without reservation.
Gu Pinglin was caught off guard and was forced to take two steps back. His mind was shaken and cold sweat broke out. This state was extremely dangerous. Gu Pinglin decisively cut off his thoughts and circulated his Qi to fight against it.
The two forces twisted together like tentacles, neither giving in, both trying to devour the other.
The Qi of Creation is extraordinary, but Gu Pinglin lost the initiative and was taken advantage of. His mind and soul were already unstable. At this moment, he could only fight against the person on the opposite side with all his strength. How could he say anything!
Behind him, a faint murderous aura flashed by.
Knowing that things were completely messed up, Gu Pinglin was furious and forced himself to use his true energy again. This time, Duan Qingming did not confront him head-on. He was shocked and flew back several feet, flipped over in the air, and flew back to the cliff.
With blood staining his lips, Gu Pinglin gritted his teeth and said, "You are crazy!"
"It was just a little joke." Duan Qingming's voice was nothing special, and his tone was still unhurried. "The person you met has probably left."
He didn't care about the consequences of such a joke. Gu Pinglin tried to stay calm and calm his surging blood: "When did you know?"
"Just now, I almost fell into the trap," Duan Qingming said, "Everything we do may not have a purpose, but you, Gu Xiaojiu... invited me out to enjoy the scenery for no reason, I was really uneasy. I got the news the day before yesterday, and as soon as we set off, Qinghou persuaded my father to set off. The timing was too coincidental."
Gu Pinglin pursed his lips tightly and raised his hand to slowly wipe away the blood.
Before, Nanzhu sent someone to Haishi to send a letter, and also contacted Duan Qinghou, the son of the eighth son of Duan. Duan Qinghou was undoubtedly the best ally to deal with Duan Qingming. Only he could make the head of the family, Duan Pin, set off immediately, and at the right time, he led the family elders to overhear the conversation. As long as they knew that Duan Qingming was looking for an excuse, they would not target Lingxin Sect anymore. If nothing unexpected happened, they would directly take Duan Qingming away. Who knew that things would develop like this.
The fact that the conversation between Duan Qinghou and his father could be heard by Duan Qingming was not simple.
"You have a hidden agent around Duan Qinghou."
“Always leave a little.”
Gu Pinglin sneered: "After today, you will be completely out of power. They are really not afraid of death."
Aristocratic families are very concerned about their reputation. If he caused such a misunderstanding, no matter how outstanding he was, the Duan family would not dare to accept him. This was exactly what he wanted. The elder was so upset that he almost wanted to kill him.
"Everyone will die," Duan Qingming walked along the edge of the cliff, "They were able to provide me with this important information, so even if they died, it was valuable."
The wind howled outside the cliff, but the sound was still brisk and free of burden. To him, everyone was a chess piece in the game, and he didn't care whether they lived or died.
The handsome and elegant figure in white clothes fluttered closer and closer, just like the cold-hearted, lonely and conceited monster in memory.
A chill surged into his heart, and Gu Pinglin couldn't help but want to step back, his hands clenched tightly in his sleeves.
Duan Qingming's tone was particularly gentle: "My dear fellow apprentice, you have been dealing with me for all this time just for today's use. Gu Xiaojiu, you are indeed not simple."
"This is not called exploitation," Gu Pinglin retorted, "If it weren't for you, how could the Lingxin Sect be in this crisis? You caused the trouble, so you should solve it. I just asked you to tell the truth."
"Well, they can always blame me," Duan Qingming sighed, "but after hearing the truth, they will probably take me back by force. Have you really never thought about this outcome?"
Gu Pinglin said: "There is no reason for you to continue staying in Lingxin Sect."
"You are the reason."
"I told you I don't want to play this game with you anymore."
"We can start when we want to start, and we can end when we want to end," Duan Qingming said, "Gu Xiaojiu, who gave you the confidence to make you feel that you can control me?"
The calm tone was so familiar, representing extreme danger.
Gu Pinglin was silent for a moment: "Sorry."
I could still feel the dangerous gaze in the darkness, but the person on the other side didn't react at all.
The secret of the previous life was revealed from a sword move. The obsession became a mockery. Gu Pinglin was also a little confused. He looked out of the cliff for a long time before he said, "I did this to solve the trouble of the Lingxin Sect. It will be good for you to return to the Duan family. Don't you want to perfect your swordsmanship?"
"You make so much sense in driving me away," Duan Qingming looked at him with interest, "Kendo is what I want, but I am even more reluctant to let you go, Gu Xiaojiu."
Gu Pinglin frowned: "I am no longer your opponent, what else do you want?"
"We are not opponents, but friendly brothers. Otherwise, we can be like the Hanying Twin Swords. I don't mind."
"Duan Qingming!" Gu Pinglin turned around abruptly and glared at him.
"You were the one who plotted against me. I was just trying to protect myself."
This plan attracted the Duan family elders, but it backfired. Gu Pinglin was speechless, and after a while he said: "This kind of thing can only happen once, and it will never happen again. From now on, you and I will go our separate ways and have nothing to do with each other."
"o--" Duan Qingming stared at him meaningfully, his fingers slowly stroking his thin lips, revealing a full sense of ambiguity, "How can our relationship be irrelevant?"
A purple light flashed, and Gu Ying's sword was unsheathed.
"You draw your sword as soon as you disagree with me. Aren't you a match for me?" Duan Qingming dodged quickly, and his loud laughter carried a hint of devilishness in the strong wind.
As a man, his reputation was slandered for no reason and he was teased with words. Gu Pinglin's patience ran out: "Are you not willing to give up?"
"You are so interesting, how can I bear to stop?" Duan Qingming said with a smile, "It starts with you, and ends with me."
Gu Pinglin snorted coldly, leaving no room for the opponent. After a few sword strikes, he flew into the air and attacked the opponent with the "Eagle Pouncing on Snake" move. His true energy burst out, and the power of the move increased to the limit.
"So cruel." Duan Qingming said jokingly, but his body rushed forward at high speed, trying to break out of the sword energy circle.
However, the sword energy in the sky still locked him tightly. Gu Yingjian drew the power of heaven and earth, forming a spectacular purple lightning, which struck him fiercely!
At the critical moment, Duan Qingming turned around suddenly, his whole body filled with cold sword intent.
Ming Feng brought out a misty sword shadow, and the human figure merged into the sword shadow, making it difficult to distinguish between the man and the sword. It turned into a white rainbow, turned around and counterattacked, which was a move called "Liu Feng Gu Ying".
With the collision of the big moves, the strong wind on the cliff stopped abruptly, and the air seemed to be still for a moment.
"Good move!" An exclamation broke the silence.
The strong wind blew again, and there was an endless "cracking" sound. Large areas of earth and rocks around collapsed and fell off the cliff.
They both put away their swords and fell to the ground at the same time.
Yan Han and Feng Ying walked over side by side. Yan Han looked a little excited. Feng Ying smiled and said, "You two are in a good mood."
Gu Pinglin calmed down his breathing and bowed calmly, "Brother Yan, Brother Feng."
Feng Ying sighed, "I heard the other day that the Lingxin Sect improved their skills. I didn't expect their swordsmanship to be so amazing. Heroes emerge young. This world of cultivation will be yours in the future."
Duan Qingming said with a smile: "Brother Feng, you are too modest. Guangling Sect is a sect with both outstanding skills in zither and swordsmanship. How can one or two younger generations compare to its style?"
Although Yan and Feng were expelled from Guangling Sect, they remained loyal to their master, otherwise they would not have risked their lives to protect their master in their previous lives. When he praised Guangling Sect, Feng Ying smiled, but his tone was somewhat sad: "We are no longer Guangling disciples."
Yan Han gently patted his shoulder and couldn't help asking Duan Qingming: "What's the name of that move just now?"
It’s not that Gu Pinglin’s “Eagle Pouncing on Snake” is not good. Anyone who sees Gu Ying’s swordsmanship will be attracted. It’s just that it is too special and too outstanding.
Duan Qingming took a step towards Gu Pinglin intentionally or unintentionally: "This move is called Pinglin Gu Ying."
Both Yan and Feng were stunned.
If it were someone else, they wouldn't think much about this name, but because of their relationship, it's inevitable that they are more sensitive than others.
Meeting Feng Ying's suspicious gaze, Gu Pinglin's forehead veins throbbed slightly, but he did not explain. Duan Qingming was an extremely eloquent man, and he was deliberately teasing him. If he continued with another word at this time, it would only lead to more trouble, so Gu Pinglin just pretended nothing had happened.
Yan Han said: "You..."
Seeing that the atmosphere between the two was strange, Feng Ying interrupted him: "Brother Duan is indeed a genius in swordsmanship, and his future achievements are limitless."
Duan Qingming smiled and bowed: "How dare I? Thank you for your praise."
"Your swordsmanship is not from the Lingxin School," Yan Han was silent for a moment, "This move is extremely brilliant, but unfortunately it is not yet perfect."
Duan Qingming nodded and praised: "Brother Yan has good eyesight."
Yan Han said, "When this move is perfected, can you let me see it for myself?"
Duan Qingming said, "I am grateful for Brother Yan's favor. How dare I disobey you?"
"It's getting late," Feng Ying said, "We will enter the sea tomorrow. Let's meet again someday. The situation in the sea is complicated, so you two must take care of yourselves."
Duan Qingming bowed and said, "Thank you very much. Take care, both of you. Please."
Gu Pinglin suddenly remembered something and secretly conveyed the message to Feng Ying. Feng Ying was surprised and nodded slightly to show that she understood, then left with Yan Han.
The remaining two people stood in the wind.
"Have you seen enough of the scenery? Let's go back?" Duan Qingming asked casually.
Gu Pinglin turned around and walked back.
The anger of the Duan family elders might be directed at him. Things have already happened. There is no point in fighting any further. At most, it is just to vent their anger. This person is deliberately provoking him, so he might as well let it go for now.