Chapter 0.57: The Masked Master and Disciple
Seeing that the other party was so cooperative, Qin Gou immediately gave “Mo Yu” a knowing look and said in a low voice, “Let’s find a suitable place to talk first.”
Kong Ling was a little confused by Qin Gou’s barrage of winks, but she quickly led him to a quiet room, wanting to figure out what this strange guy from the Faceless Hermit clan, who called himself a literati, was up to.
Upon arriving at the quiet room, Qin Gou quickly set up a series of Soundproof and Vision-Blocking Grand Arrays.
Kong Ling stood by, a hint of playfulness in her eyes, quietly appreciating the peculiar youth’s performance.
Ensuring everything was foolproof, Qin Gou shrugged and said, “Brother Mo Yu, you should be able to guess my purpose for coming, right?”
“Uh,” Kong Ling hesitated.
Qin Gou grinned sinisterly and got straight to the point, “Your sister, of course, I’m here for your sister Kong Ling! Didn’t I tell you? Conquering women like the Grand Princess is the pursuit of this young master Qin’s life.”
Kong Ling’s expression startled, and she immediately forced a smile through gritted teeth, “How could I forget? It’s just that my sister is also in this palace, and this young master couldn’t quite say it at the moment.”
“Then, we agreed back then, I’ll teach you how to please women, and you’ll help me get close to your sister. Does this deal between us still stand?” Qin Gou asked, nodding slightly.
“Deal?” Kong Ling pondered these words, her smile becoming more amiable, “It certainly stands. Words spoken are like water poured out; this young master has always kept his word. A word is a pledge.”
In just a few short sentences, Kong Tou, who had clearly sworn not to bully Mo Yu anymore, couldn’t help but feel her fingers itching.
Good for you, Mo Yu! You sold me out on the spot just to please a girl? What a scumbag.
“That’s good. Brother Qin really didn’t misjudge you,” Qin Gou nodded with a smile and asked with concern, “Tell me, how has your sister been lately? It shouldn’t be too smooth sailing, right?”
“How did Brother Qin know?” Kong Ling asked.
“I understand her, I understand her very well,” Qin Gou said truthfully.
Hearing this, Kong Ling had a strange expression. My god, look at this guy, can he talk nonsense with a straight face without blushing? Does the ‘faceless’ in Faceless Hermit clan also mean shameless?
But what Qin Gou said next left her unable to calm down for a long time.
“Do you know that your sister would probably rather die than become the Demon Emperor’s puppet and marry a stranger she’s never met? I guess if it weren’t for the Demon Emperor’s restraint, she might have already committed the crazy act of suicide. Every time I think of this, my heart aches unbearably.”
Kong Ling’s face showed undisguised surprise, and she asked movedly, “You… Brother Qin, why do you know these things? Are there already so many rumors outside?”
“The outside world is only circulating that the Abyss Grand Princess will soon hold a wedding,” Qin Gou shook his head and said with a faint smile, “How many times have I told you? As a member of the Faceless Hermit clan, how difficult is it for me to understand some things?”
A hint of suspicion flickered in Kong Ling’s eyes, “I still don’t understand how Brother Qin managed it.”
Qin Gou inwardly thought it troublesome, but it wasn’t the time to reveal himself to Mo Yu. He hardened his heart and said, “I have had close contact with your sister!”
What Qin Gou said was not wrong at all. They had not only had close contact but had lived together every day for many years. However, when combined with his mention of the “Faceless Hermit” and the close contact, it took a different meaning when it reached Kong Ling’s ears.
Kong Ling frowned, trying hard to recall if anything unusual had happened around her recently.
Then, Kong Ling’s expression suddenly became extremely comical. She pointed fiercely at Qin Gou’s nose and exclaimed, “I, my sister lost something recently, a sheer white undergarment. Did you do it?!”
“What did you say? I can’t hear you,” Qin Gou gave a dry laugh, his eyes darting around.
“You… you’ve gone too far,” Kong Ling gritted her teeth in anger. If she weren’t still playing the role of Mo Yu, she would have kicked this scumbag to prevent future generations.
She had actually started to feel touched, thinking that such a man who understood her heart existed in this world, only to find out he was a pervert.
“You’ve really misunderstood. This matter really has nothing to do with me. No matter how unreasonable this young master Qin is, he wouldn’t do such a thing. You can use any Lie Detector Spirit Arts on me right now, and I’m confident I can prove my innocence,” Qin Gou said earnestly, “I definitely did not steal Kong Ling’s undergarment with my own hands.”
Kong Ling glared at Qin Gou fiercely, her face flushing with a mixture of shame and anger.
Qin Gou spread his hands helplessly, “Alright, is this the time to discuss such trivial matters? I traveled thousands of miles to get here, not to discuss undergarments with you, but to wholeheartedly rescue Kong Ling from a difficult situation.”
“What?” Kong Ling’s eyes widened in surprise, and she asked, “What do you plan to do?”
“First, clarify which side you’re on. Are you willing to see your sister marry someone while heartbroken and despairing?” Qin Gou questioned sternly.
“Of course not,” Kong Ling stated firmly.
“I believe you. Don’t disappoint me,” Qin Gou looked at him deeply. “I intend to disrupt the wedding and take your sister, along with the sedan chair, away from Demon Emperor City.”
“Are you kidding me? Are you crazy?” Kong Ling’s eyes trembled, and she exclaimed in disbelief, “This is Demon Emperor City! Disrupting the wedding? What’s the difference between that and seeking death?”
“Do I look like I’m joking?” Qin Gou’s gaze was firm and deep as he looked at Kong Ling, speaking each word deliberately.
Kong Ling couldn’t help but meet Qin Gou’s gaze. For a moment, she couldn’t come back to her senses. Those young and gentle eyes seemed familiar. There was no impurity in his eyes, only a faint, soft glow. For some reason, she suddenly couldn’t harbor any doubt about his wild words.
Good impression.
These two words suddenly welled up in Kong Ling’s heart, seemingly without any reason or cause. She felt an innate good impression of the handsome young man in front of her. Come to think of it, it was a miracle that a hot-tempered, crazy girl like herself was willing to play along with him for so long.
Once she understood this, Kong Ling couldn’t help but nervously lower her head, no longer daring to meet his gaze.
“I believe you are serious,” Kong Ling said, lowering her head and biting her lip. “However, if you genuinely want to help Kong Ling, there’s actually another, safer method. Although it’s not a brilliant strategy, there’s absolutely no danger to your life.”
“Tell me.”
“The Faceless Hermit clan is gifted and known as the best at shape-shifting in the world! If you can find a way to hide your true cultivation, and then you disguise yourself as Kong Ling to get married, it would be flawless. Of course, if you’re unwilling, just pretend I didn’t say anything.”
