Chapter 201: Digging Deeper into the “Truth”; A Coincidental Reincarnation?
w.a.n.g Zijin, who was dressed in men’s clothing, looked like an ordinary young master with his slender white skin and blue silk clothes.
Her complexion was fair and delicate, with a glistening l.u.s.tre. Her slightly curved eyes and faint smile gave her an aura of transcendence as if she was an Immortal from another world.
She stepped forward and took the initiative to greet Gu Changge in front of the Main Hall.
Many Young Supremes that had noticed her showed signs of shock.
Because even w.a.n.g Wushuang, the heir of the Immortal w.a.n.g Family, seemed to be walking half a step behind her.
What did this mean?
Obviously, it meant that the status of w.a.n.g Zijin was obviously higher than that of w.a.n.g Wushuang, who was supposed to be the heir!
And yet no cultivator had ever seen her before now.
“His origin is definitely not simple if he is acquainted with Young Master Changge!”
The stunned Young Supremes quickly speculated and hypothesised about the situation, keeping their eyes on w.a.n.g Zijin.
Among the accompanying guests was not only an old monster of the w.a.n.g Family but also other Young Supremes from various Dao forces and Dao Lineages, their energies abundant and fierce.
But it was without a doubt that w.a.n.g Wushuang was the most dazzling of them all, with the sole exception of the mysterious w.a.n.g Zijin.
However, even w.a.n.g Wushuang had to take a step back and become humble in front of this unfamiliar young man, which made people think that w.a.n.g Zijin was most likely an Ancient Freak of the w.a.n.g Family.
“Miss Zijin.”
“Please!”
Gu Changge wasn’t surprised at all upon seeing w.a.n.g Zijin, and merely smiled faintly back, before gesturing for all the guests to enter the hall.
As the host of his mother’s birthday banquet, there was nothing wrong with him personally welcoming the guests.
Moreover, Gu Changge also intended to take a peek to see which Young Supremes would show up this time, in order to find a suitable scapegoat amongst them.
Half a month ago, he took Gu Xian’er on a spending spree in Heavenly Dao Ancient City and had spent quite a sum, making her understand what it means to truly be rich.
This was a huge shock to Gu Xian’er, who was used to being poor since her childhood and always acted like a cheapskate.
In her opinion, it could be said that Gu Changge possessed near-endless wealth and that the little bit of coin he had revealed at then was just the tip of the iceberg; a drop in the boundless ocean.
Let’s not mention drying up Gu Changge’s wealth, what she had spent was probably not even considered ‘spending’ for Gu Changge.
This discouraged her. The life of a rich person was not easy to imagine!
Gu Xian’er’s hatred towards Gu Changge quickly rose by several levels in the blink of an eye, as she cursed him inwardly.
It had nothing to do with anything else. But Gu Changge’s sheer wealth was already enough to make her feel suffocated.
Under his detestable monetary onslaught, she scolded Gu Changge for being despicable and shameless in her heart, while at the same time thinking of different methods on how to take advantage of his wealth and eventually take it all for herself.
Needless to say, Gu Changge saw through her intention in no time.
Nonetheless, the spanking she expected him to give her never came to pa.s.s, and Gu Changge had instead said something along the lines of, “It’ll be yours sooner or later”, which made Gu Xian’er all the more confused by his actions.
[Kshn: If she’s saying “spank me, daddy” by herself and you don’t do it, there’s something wrong with you.]
Gu Changge spoke as if she was going to inherit everything from him.
As Gu Changge talked with w.a.n.g Zijin and others—
Boom!
In the other direction, a group of cultivators arrived right at this moment, riding divine rainbows as they landed in the Hall.
And the leader of this group was none other than Ye Langtian. The heir of the Ancient Immortal Ye Family. Behind him was his sister, Ye Liuli, who looked like a young sun G.o.ddess, so dazzling and radiant.
“Greetings, Brother Gu!”
Ye Langtian greeted Gu Changge before entering the Main Hall.
Then, he glanced at the many Young Supremes of the Gu family behind Gu Changge, his eyes narrowing slightly out of surprise.
Judging from aura alone, he could sense that the Young Supremes of Immortal Gu’s Family were actually slightly stronger than those Young Supremes from their own family.
It was a startling fact, and one could see from just this that the heritage of the Ancient Immortal Gu Family was truly terrifying and deep.
Although the Immortal Ye Family was also one of the most powerful Daoist forces in the Upper Realm, there was still a big gap between them and a force such as the Gu Family.
The Immortal Gu Family was a force that stood irrefutably at the highest peak of the world, overlooking the ma.s.ses and raising turbulent waves with a single hand, a monolith since the Immortal Period!
“Brother Ye.” Gu Changge wore a plain and clear white robe, greeting the Young Supremes present with a calm and gentle smile.
The picturesque scene made even the Young Supremes who had never met Gu Changge before unable to help but feel favourable towards him. According to the rumours, Gu Changge was an arrogant and imposing individual, innately different from the rest.
That was why his humble att.i.tude had such an impact on them, to the point where the Young Supremes felt a little flattered by it.
“This is…”
Ye Langtian soon noticed a new face next to Gu Changge. w.a.n.g Zijin. Based on her position within the group, it looked as if she was the leader of the Young Supremes of the Immortal w.a.n.g Family.
w.a.n.g Wushuang explained, “This is my older sister, w.a.n.g Zijin.”
He didn’t mention much, but it was enough.
Young Supremes gazed at each other, as a myriad of thoughts flashed in their hearts, speculating her ident.i.ty.
Everyone roamed around and chatted at the entrance of the Main Hail for a while, with Gu Changge smiling and nodding slightly from time to time to keep up his image.
w.a.n.g Zijin, who was beside him, also had a face full of smiles, as she talked to Gu Changge in a friendly manner.
To outsiders, this was nothing surprising.
However, this scene just outside the Main Hall was quickly spotted by an observant Yue Mingkong, who was currently accompanying a beautiful woman with a majestic temperament.
She couldn’t help frowning. Who couldn’t see that w.a.n.g Zijin was a female disguised as a male? This was nothing but self-deception.
What Yue Mingkong didn’t understand was... when did Gu Changge become acquainted with this strange woman?
Nowadays, Gu Changge had gone completely off track from how he was in her previous life, which was now giving her a headache.
It seemed like a vixen who didn’t know her place had arrived yet again when she wasn’t looking. Yin Mei, who she warned earlier, had not even learned her lesson yet, and somehow there was already another strange young woman appearing next to him?
Yue Mingkong’s expression was indifferent and cold, as she looked at w.a.n.g Zijin carefully, burning her appearance into her mind.
For this, w.a.n.g Zijin posed a threat different from Yin Mei.
Yue Mingkong had perceived it the moment she saw her.
It was a woman’s intuition.
And although she was quite sure that Gu Changge couldn’t be easily attracted to any woman, having vipers around her husband was not something Yue Mingkong would tolerate.
Moreover, she could sense that w.a.n.g Zijin was not simple.
Whether it was in cultivation or talent, there was an unfathomable aura around her, like an impenetrable fortress.
After the Emperor’s Qi empowerment, Yue Mingkong’s Cultivation Base reached the G.o.d King Realm, meaning she had broken through more than one major realm.
Yet even now she was unable to see through w.a.n.g Zijin.
‘Her origin is not simple; she is likely to be an Ancient Freak.’
Yue Mingkong speculated as such.
Afterwards, accompanying the beautiful woman beside him, she greeted the group of guests from the various Dao Sects and Immortal Clans.
It wasn’t a stretch to say that any one of the people present today would be able to create terrifying earthquakes in the outside world just by casually stamping their feet.
All-powerful figures from thousands and thousands of years ago that were once also invincible Young Supremes.
The power they wielded now was so monstrous that it could only be described as earth-shattering.
“Mingkong, what are you looking at?”
The beautiful woman beside Yue Mingkong was none other than Gu Changge’s mother, the last Saintess of the Primordial Divine Sect.
She also noticed Yue Mingkong’s gaze at this moment and couldn"t help but look over curiously, asking out loud.
She was very satisfied with her daughter-in-law, Yue Mingkong.
Whether it was talent, personality, background, or appearance, she was unparalleled and could be said to be Gu Changge"s best match, a match made in heaven.
The Yue Mingkong of the present was the acting Emperor of the Supreme Immortal Dynasty, possessing immense power and influence, with each word and action of hers capable of overturning mountains and rivers.
But she still left her many important responsibilities and came to accompany her mother-in-law.
Gu Changge"s mother adored her perfect future daughter-in-law from the bottom of her heart and was extremely pleased with her.
Especially because of the many rumours about her in the outside world, saying that Yue Mingkong’s ironclad tactics were amazing and worthy of one who would become the future Emperor.
“Auntie, Mingkong is just watching what Changge is doing.” Yue Mingkong’s elegant and magnanimous tone rang out after hearing Gu Changge’s mother’s words, a slight smile on her face.
She had cleverly changed the topic over to Gu Changge.
w.a.n.g Zijin kept sticking beside Gu Changge all the time, with a smile on her face, looking very happy.
This caused Yue Mingkong to feel very uncomfortable, even though she knew that with Gu Changge’s temperament, he was more likely planning the best way to use her, instead of thinking anything indecent.
But the squirming feeling in her heart still persisted.
Ever since their departure from the Ancient Immortal Continent, she and Gu Changge haven"t contacted each other at all, and Gu Changge’s att.i.tude towards her had also become extremely cold.
It was to the point where Yue Mingkong actually found herself missing the past when she pretended to be a fool and was occasionally teased by Gu Changge.
Instead of the indifference he showed her now as if he had regressed to the att.i.tude he had towards her in the past.
Yue Mingkong and Gu Changge’s relationship reached a freezing point.
Gu Changge might disguise himself in front of outsiders, but there was no need to disguise himself in front of her since he knew it was useless.
Gu Changge"s icy att.i.tude towards her was undoubtedly real.
“Oh, that woman has quite a pretty face. I’ve never seen someone like her in the Immortal w.a.n.g Family before... . Her strength is in the Quasi-Sacred realm. Was there a person like her in the w.a.n.g Family? How shocking.”
Gu Changge’s mother was also a little surprised at this moment.
She noticed the peculiarity of the woman accompanying Gu Changge.
“Quasi Sacred Realm?” Yue Mingkong was slightly stunned, and she felt that her intuition was right on the mark.
Gu Changge’s mother’s insight was definitely not wrong.
To reach the Quasi-Sacred Realm at such an age was truly appalling.
If she did not go through Emperor’s Qi empowerment, Yue Mingkong would’ve only been in the True G.o.d Realm now.
It could clearly be seen how terrifying of a talent w.a.n.g Zijin possessed.
“Given Changge’s current temperament, it is very likely that he is merely acquainted with the woman. Don’t think too much about it, Mingkong dear.”
Noticing Yue Mingkong’s subtle emotional changes, Gu Changge’s mother couldn’t help but comfort her with a smile, afraid that Yue Mingkong would think too much and misunderstand.
Gu Changge’s mother was one of the few people who knew the secret of Gu Changge having a Devil Heart, a matter that involved Gu Changge’s future and present. And it was a matter so huge that, if it were to ever be exposed, would ruin everything he had worked hard to plan and manage up until now.
Therefore, Gu Changge’s mother needed to be careful not to accidentally say anything that might incriminate him.
She also felt guilty for not being able to tell Yue Mingkong. But she could not reveal this secret to anyone, as the more people who know, the more dangerous it would become.
Fortunately, Gu Changge’s performance in front of the world wasn’t very different from before, and it would be difficult to spot the subtleties if one was unfamiliar with him.
“Don’t worry Auntie, I believe in Changge very much.” Hearing this, Yue Mingkong couldn’t help but smile softly.
‘Current’. The word stood out to her, easily captured in her ears.
But why did Gu Changge’s mother use that word?
Did she know about the changes in Gu Changge’s temperament?
This made Yue Mingkong feel a little bit more spirited because this was also one of the reasons she decided to visit the Immortal Gu Family this time: to unearth Gu Changge’s hidden secrets.
And now she has already gotten some confirmation from Gu Changge’s mother, though it was still unclear exactly what the reason is.
— — —
“Brother Gu, I’m afraid you won’t be at peace after today.”
At this time, w.a.n.g Zijin, who was talking to Gu Changge, also noticed the two gazes from across the hall.
Recently, she had investigated Gu Changge and learned a lot about him and his life, so she naturally knew who his fiancée was.
Yue Mingkong was no stranger to her.
And Gu Changge, realising who she was talking about, replied with a warm smile on his face, “Mingkong is quite sensible. She will not easily misunderstand anything.”
As Gu Changge spoke, he looked back into the hall and made direct eye contact with Yue Mingkong, nodding as he slightly smiled.
Their gazes locked for a moment.
A bit fl.u.s.tered, Yue Mingkong was a bit stunned, but reacted quickly to Gu Changge’s intention nonetheless, showing a gentle smile in response.
This scene fell in the eyes of many of the guests present, making them sigh as they felt envious of this match made in heaven, a loving pair of Immortals.
‘There’s no sign of the common jealousy trope from the usual plotlines. This Yue Mingkong doesn’t seem like an ordinary woman either.’
w.a.n.g Zijin was a little taken aback.
She was somewhat betting that there would be some clichéd face-slap plot, but it was obvious that she had thought too much into it.
However, with her aloof and free character, it was naturally better that she did not end up encountering such a thing.
After leaving the Human Ancestral Hall, she gradually discovered that many things were not as she thought to be.
Gu Changge’s actions were, no doubt, vastly different from the routines she commonly witnessed. w.a.n.g Zijin even felt that if she wasn’t careful, she might actually start falling into Gu Changge’s trap.
This man had completely confused her.
This feeling made w.a.n.g Zijin want to open his heart to see what he was thinking, poking out his secrets one by one.
He was simply addicting.
“Mingkong has indeed been wronged.”
Seeing this scene, Gu Changge’s Mother in the hall couldn’t help but sigh slightly and express her pity.
As an experienced person, she could naturally see that there was a conflict between Gu Changge and Yue Mingkong.
It was no wonder that Gu Changge’s att.i.tude towards Yue Mingkong was almost noticeably colder today.
He did not even receive Yue Mingkong when she arrived.
This att.i.tude was very similar to how Gu Changge treated Yue Mingkong at the beginning; cold and uncaring.
Gu Changge’s mother knew nothing about what had happened between the two, but it was obvious that Yue Mingkong was just cooperating with Gu Changge out of consideration for his face.
“Auntie, it’s not Changge’s fault, it’s all my fault...”
Yue Mingkong shook his head lightly, “I’ve always been too wary of him. and ended up misunderstanding his good intentions...”
Hearing this, Gu Changge’s mother was taken aback for a while, before asking in disbelief, “Mingkong, do you know—?”
But as soon as she said this, she realised that she had spoken without any consideration, and quickly shut her mouth.
She thought that Yue Mingkong was wary of Gu Changge’s Devil Heart, fearing that he would suddenly be unable to suppress it and become as indifferent as before.
Hearing this, Yue Mingkong was disappointed and couldn’t help shaking her head.
What Gu Changge’s Mother said had already confirmed her guess.
Gu Changge must have had an unknown past which would trigger a series of huge changes, similar to her previous life.
However, for the time being, she wasn’t sure what it was.
‘What exactly happened half a year before I regressed? Did Changge really go to the Lower Realm just to find an opportunity?’
Yue Mingkong was puzzled in her heart.
Then, she thought of something, and she took the lead and spoke to Gu Changge’s Mother.
“Auntie, I have heard that Changge went to the Lower Realm and brought back two women, one named Lin Qiuhan, who is now studying alchemy in the Supreme Amethyst Pill Sect.”
“And the other name is Su Qingge, who was sent to you by Changge to practise…”
These things have been investigated by her, and it was not very difficult to know.
Therefore, if she wanted to know what Gu Changge had done in the Lower Realm, she had to ask these two women.
“Qingge is a clever girl, I like her very much, so I’ll keep her by my side and guide her in cultivation.”
Gu Changge’s Mother replied in surprise when she heard the words.
“Auntie, do you know what’s special about her then?” Yue Mingkong asked.
“Qingge has two souls in her body. She must have been some Demon Giant. Although I once tried to trace her origin with a secret method, her soul is too fragmented so I couldn’t see anything.”
Gu Changge’s mother explained.
These same words were also said to Gu Changge.
Hearing this, Yue Mingkong frowned even more.
At this birthday banquet, the woman named Su Qingge was obviously not brought by Gu Changge’s Mother, but still remained in the Primordial Divine Sect.
‘Gu Changge brought them up and didn’t care about them anymore. It seemed that they had been used up and lost all their value, so they were thrown aside.’
Yue Mingkong guessed so, based on Gu Changge’s temperament, it was totally possible.
In that case, Gu Changge brought them to the Upper Realm with no particular intention or just as eye candy.
‘It seems that the key lies in this period of time in the Lower Realm, the time that exactly coincides with my regression. This isn’t a coincidence.’ Yue Mingkong speculated.
‘When Changge came back from the lower realm in my previous life, he didn’t bring anyone up.’
‘It is very likely that in this life, he really got something in the Lower Realm, which he did not get in my previous life.’
On the other side, when Gu Changge talked with the younger generation, his att.i.tude was natural and casual, without any arrogance.
And this group of Young Supremes also spoke, praising and admiring what Gu Changge had done in the Ancient Immortal Continent as if they regarded him as the greatest of the younger generation.
On that day, in front of Heavenly Dao Immortal Palace, the confession of the done digging by Gu Changge was already forgotten and no one dared to mention it.
“Brother Gu, during this time, the Inheritor of Forbidden Demonic Arts has been wreaking havoc in secret. I wonder if you can do anything about it?”
In the end, it was Ye Langtian who spoke, his expression gradually becoming heavy, as he changed the subject to the Forbidden Demonic Arts Inheritor.
Buzz!
As soon as these words came out, there was pin-drop silence in the surrounding area!
It was like a gloomy and cold breath blowing past everyone, and everyone couldn’t help shivering.
After hearing this, Gu Changge’s expression was slightly contemplative, as if he was thinking seriously about what to speak.
“Brother Gu is, after all, the only one who has fought against the Inheritor of the Forbidden Demonic Arts and also severely injured him. The rest of us have never met the Inheritor of the Forbidden Demonic Arts, let alone fought against him.”
Another Young Supreme opened his mouth to explain, covered in silver light, like silver water was pouring out from him, with three pairs of arms growing behind his back, with terrifying strength.
He was from one of the Great Immortal Sects.
Even w.a.n.g Zijin became interested when he heard the words. Speaking of which, the Inheritor of the Forbidden Demonic Arts was the must-kill target of the Human Ancestral Hall.
Even she couldn’t see through Gu Changge’s strength. It was not impossible for him to seriously injure the Inheritor of Forbidden Demonic Arts.
She also wanted to know Gu Changge"s opinion on the Forbidden Demonic Arts’ Inheritor.
[Kshn: By the number of times Mingkong called Mother Gu Auntie in this chapter, she must be heartbroken. Does she need me? :eyes:]