Yao Feng and Qi Wan'er were both in the room. Since that day when she entered the Penglai Palace, Qi Wan'er had been hiding and didn't dare to show up again. It turned out that the head of the Ji family visited the Qi family and revealed his intention to marry. Considering the reputation and status of the Ji family, the Qi family had no reason to refuse. The old man Qi Zhen wanted to arrange a marriage for his grandson and Ji Qiniang. Who knew that Qi Wan'er had been spoiled since she was a child and had long been tired of those beautiful sisters in the family, so how could she be willing to marry early? He had a quarrel with his grandfather Qi Zhen and then slipped out. Now everyone in the Qi family is looking for him. No one would have thought that he would hide here, the mortal enemy of the Qi family. If Qi Zhen knew about it, he would probably be angry to death.
Gu Pinglin also found this interesting.
In Gu Pinglin's opinion, Qi Wan'er is simple and impulsive, and it might not be a bad thing for her to be with Ji Qinnan, who is thoughtful and meticulous. However, Qi Wan'er has always been a person who wants everything she wants and has very high standards. He doesn't like Ji Qinnan, and outsiders cannot force him.
"It seems that there are our people outside. They already suspect that I am here." Qi Wan'er paced back and forth anxiously. She turned around and saw Gu Pinglin, and couldn't help but asked, "You want to go find medicine? The head of the family said that those strange pits are very dangerous and we are not allowed to go down. You'd better find another way."
Duan and Qi are relatives by marriage, so it is not surprising that they keep in touch with each other. However, Qi Wan'er does not know the inside story and her words of warning are purely well-intentioned. Gu Pinglin said, "Thank you for your kindness, but I don't have much time, so I have to take a risk."
"It's up to you. I don't think Duan Liu can cure the poison," Qi Wan'er hummed, and suddenly her eyes lit up. "In that case, I'll go down with you and hide."
Gu Pinglin's heart skipped a beat, and he asked calmly, "Do you really want to go?"
"Let's go!" Qi Wan'er thought more and more that it was feasible, and made a decision immediately, "Let's go to the biggest pit and see if there are any good things."
"If you need any medicine, I'll go and help find it." Yao Feng really wanted to find medicine for Bu Shuihan.
Seeing that he took the initiative to speak, Gu Pinglin then said, "I was just about to discuss this with Brother Yao, can I have a word with you?"
After all, saving Bu Shuihan was the Lingxin Sect's business, so Qi Wan'er said gracefully, "I'll go for a walk outside."
After the door closed, Gu Pinglin bowed and solemnly saluted Yao Feng.
Yao Feng was stunned for a moment, and immediately stopped him: "This is..."
Gu Pinglin insisted on completing the ceremony and said sternly, "Brother Yao, I have something I want to ask of you."
Yao Feng said cautiously: "As long as it does not violate the family precepts, I will do my best."
"Brother Yao, don't worry," Gu Pinglin said, "This matter does not violate the Yao family's family precepts, and it should not be difficult for Brother Yao."
Yao Feng heaved a sigh of relief when he heard this: "In that case, just say it."
Gu Pinglin said, "Brother Yao, please make sure to lead the heads of all factions to the pit at noon six days later."
"This..." Yao Feng hesitated for a moment and frowned, "This is not difficult, but I invited them here for no reason, so there must be a reason."
Gu Pinglin was prepared for this, and waved his hand, saying, "Brother Yao, just say that your friend found something strange in the pit, and there is something unusual. You don't need to worry about the rest."
Yao Feng thought about it and nodded.
Gu Pinglin bowed again: "This matter is extremely important. It concerns life and death. I must ask Brother Yao to help you."
Seeing how serious he was, Yao Feng was slightly moved. Although he didn't understand why, he solemnly clasped his fists and agreed: "Don't worry, since I promised you, I will definitely do it."
"Brother Yao's words make me feel relieved," Gu Pinglin smiled and stood up. "Gu Jiu will definitely remember your help. Goodbye."
Elite disciples are the sect's key training targets and represent the sect's future. There are too many elite disciples going there this time. If anything happens to them, their respective sects will surely suffer heavy losses. Those sect leaders and family heads are all great inner alchemy cultivators. They were totally unprepared in their previous lives. Now, as long as they are led over in time, how can they not take action when they see that the situation is not right
With them supporting us from outside, we have a 10% better chance of success.
This matter can only be done by Yao Feng, and only Yao Feng can do it, because he is the eldest son of the Yao family patriarch. The Yao family outside the mountain has not been out for many years, so he is equivalent to the Yao family spokesperson. If he says there is something strange, those heads of the families will pay more or less attention to it. If it were someone else, how could they be invited? Fortunately, Yao Feng is a steady and reliable person, and he will do his best to do what he promised.
The biggest surprise was actually Qi Wan'er.
This Qi family treasure actually wanted to take the initiative to enter the sea bone pit. With him in the pit, Duan family would definitely have some concerns. If they really didn't care about Qi Wan'er's life or death, how could Qi family be willing to give up? Maybe they could delay their action.
In this way, you have an extra 10% chance of success.
This was a matter of life and death, and Gu Pinglin was not a very kind person. To Qi Wan'er, he was being kind by not taking the initiative to lead him down, but he was not kind enough to stop him.
With the original 10% chance of success and the extra 20%, the chance of survival is now 30%.
“Thirty percent…” Gu Pinglin stood on the veranda and looked into the distance.
There are no more than twenty heads of all the sects and inner alchemy masters combined. To contend against the power of heaven and earth is like an ant trying to shake a tree. Even if all plans can be completed smoothly, the chance of survival is only 30%.
Not even half.
Duan Qingming was right, he was afraid.
Looking back on those years, I fought him fiercely, even in dangerous situations where the chance of winning was less than 10%, but I never felt such a fear, which is strange.
Gu Pinglin lowered his head and looked at his clenched hands.
Maybe it's because I was reborn. I finally have a chance to start over, and there is a bright future ahead. If I die like this, how can I be willing? It's natural to cherish life.
Of course, Gu Pinglin could choose not to accept the challenge.
After finding out that Bu Shuihan's death had nothing to do with him, Gu Pinglin's knot in his heart was resolved. It was not impossible for him to first try to delay the effect of the "Long Night" and then think of another countermeasure.
But this condition is not as simple as it seems. It is Duan Qingming's final test and decision. Once this side shows the slightest intention of cherishing life and giving in, the brotherhood of Lingxin Sect will be the object of his play in the future.
After a long silence, his eyes became firm again. Gu Pinglin unclenched his fists and put his hands behind his back: "What about 30%?"
Even if there is only a 10% chance, I would dare to give it a try, let alone 30%
At this point, if I move forward, I still have a chance; if I retreat, the road will end. I cannot retreat! Besides, the word "give up" never belongs to me.
If something cannot be done, Gu Jiu will do it first.
After a whole night of meditation, Gu Pinglin went to see Bu Shuihan early the next morning, and then secretly instructed Gan Li on some things before saying goodbye to everyone. He deliberately concealed the truth, and no one noticed anything unusual, and they didn't know that this might be the last time the brothers met.
At the edge of the largest sea bone crater, there was thick water vapor, and when blown by the wind, it actually created a hazy beauty.
Gu Pinglin was wearing a black and white robe, a black belt tied around his waist, and a black cloak on the outside. His long hair in front of his forehead covered half of his face at an angle. The inky ponytail blended in with the cloak. His attire was conventional and did not attract too much attention.
Qi Wan'er got a veil from somewhere and put it on, with a black curtain covering his face. Fortunately, there were many monks around who did not want to reveal their identities, so no one noticed him for a while. When someone from the Demon Realm came, Xin Ji was also very careful. Not only did he maintain his disguised appearance, he also wore old clothes and followed Gu Pinglin with his head down, like a loyal old servant.
In the crowd, several Duan disciples looked at each other and left quietly.
Gu Pinglin understood.
There is no need to worry about the Duan family on this trip. Going into the sea bone pit is tantamount to committing suicide. They will only be happy, thinking that they can finally make Duan Qingming "give up" and save themselves the trouble of taking action.
Once I leave, I may never have a chance to come out again.
Living a new life, life is not much more exciting than the previous one. Fortunately, I have figured out some of the truth, but unfortunately, the obsession has not been resolved yet.
If you die, can you come back again
If possible, would you still go find that person
Rebirth is so rare. If I die in the sea bone pit this time, I'm afraid I won't have another chance.
Everyone thought that the Sea Bone Pit was a place of inheritance, and many cultivators were still rushing here. At this time, there were hundreds of people watching. From time to time, people jumped down from the pit, and occasionally people came up from the bottom of the pit. The coming and going was very lively.
Gu Pinglin stood in the wind, looking back at the crowd, but he couldn't see any familiar figures.
According to his usual behavior, he should come to see me off. It seems that I have angered him. As enemies in two lifetimes, their impression of each other can only end when we said goodbye yesterday.
There's no need to blame anyone. This time, I was the one who chased him first, which led to today's result.
It's just a pity.
We have joined forces to fight the enemy, and we have also drunk together. In this life, we may not be enemies, but we are destined to never be friends.
Gu Pinglin was a little uneasy.
Will he intervene
If he took action, all his arrangements outside would come to naught, and his chance of survival would still be only 10%.
The monster is ruthless and will not show mercy if it decides to wipe out a person.
"What are you looking at? Let's go!" Qi Wan'er pushed down the edge of her hat and urged.
Gu Pinglin turned around and was about to take action when suddenly a man came hurriedly from behind. Gu Pinglin turned sideways in time and avoided the collision.
He was a young man in a short shirt, carrying a green sword on his back. He was dressed simply, but his hair was tied up with an extremely delicate and eye-catching green hairband. He had a fair face, thin cheeks, big round eyes, and looked a little dull.
"Just go down like this?" He walked to the edge of the pit and said to himself, then jumped in.
Xin Ji said "Hey" and said happily: "Whose kid is this with a green hat? He is so stupid, just let him run around alone."
Qi Wan'er, however, was paying attention to the familiar person coming from a distance: "Oh no, why is that idiot from the Wan family here!"
Gu Pinglin followed and saw a young man in brocade clothes walking towards him surrounded by a crowd. He had a small golden crown on his head and a golden necklace around his neck. His round face was two points fatter than when he was in Hai City. It was none other than Wan Lai, the famous playboy of Huajian Wan family.
"I'm leaving first!" The Qi and Wan families have always been friends. They have been together since childhood. Qi Wan'er was afraid of being recognized by Wan Lai, so she jumped into the sea bone pit without waiting for Gu Pinglin and the others.
Xin Ji asked, "Master Gu, shall we set off as well?"
Gu Pinglin looked back again, decisively lifted his cloak, tapped the ground with his toes, flew over the edge of the earth's atmosphere, and fell into the pit.
Whether I intervene or not, things have come to this point, and I will seize this 10% chance of survival.
Duan Qingming, this is our last contest.
Following Gu Pinglin, Xin Ji jumped down immediately. The two figures fell into the abyss and were soon swallowed by the darkness.
Outside the crowd, a white shadow disappeared in the wind.