Chapter 0.100 Qin Gou’s Shame
In a lush dense forest, a sudden gale swept through, causing the sea of trees to sway and fallen leaves to dance wildly.
With a sound like shattering glass, a pitch-black rift suddenly tore open in the sky above the forest. A middle-aged man in blood-stained white clothes burst out.
“Roar!”
The rift continuously emitted beast-like roars. Suddenly, a sinister strange hand covered in black fur reached out and grabbed at the man in white. However, its swift movement halted midway, as if it feared something, and quickly retracted. The pitch-black rift simultaneously vanished.
“Finally, I’ve returned alive from that terrifying Shen Hao Secret Realm,” the man in white sighed with lingering fear, standing high in the sky.
If any disciple of the Sword Questioning Sect were present, they would immediately recognize this person as their Sect Master, Xia Luyin, who should currently be securely presiding over the Sword Guarding Pavilion.
“What’s going on?”
Xia Luyin’s expression changed suddenly. “I have clearly left the control of the Shen Hao Secret Realm, why can I still not contact my external incarnation? Could it be that the original power of my external incarnation has been exhausted? Or was it killed? How long was I trapped in the Shen Hao Secret Realm?”
Without further hesitation, Xia Luyin took a pill to alleviate his injuries and rushed towards the direction of Das.
Regardless of the reason, the Sword Questioning Sect might already be in chaos, so how could he not be anxious?
Sword Guarding Pavilion, Sword Questioning Sect.
“Sect Master, Gu Feiyan, the daughter of Peak Master Bai, requests an audience.”
Upon hearing this, Qin Gou’s expression startled. Why would Xiao Yan suddenly want to meet with this ‘Xia Luyin’ of his?
“Let her in.”
“Yes.”
After the Deacon Disciple withdrew, Gu Feiyan gracefully walked into the Sword Guarding Pavilion.
“Greetings, Sect Master Xia,” Gu Feiyan cupped her fists. Her bright and clear eyes carefully examined the man before her. This was the first time she had observed this man, who might truly bring happiness to her birth mother, so closely.
Qin Gou, with his sharp mind, easily detected Gu Feiyan’s slightly unusual gaze. He couldn’t help but wonder if Xiao Chizi had accidentally let something slip carelessly, revealing his true identity to Xiao Yan?
However, on the surface, Qin Gou maintained his perfect act. If Xiao Yan were to know about this, A’Yuan would surely know too. If A’Yuan saw him acting shamelessly while helping Li Yuanzhen in the chief disciple competition, wouldn’t it severely damage his image as a great father?
“Gu Feiyan, I am aware of your background. You are from the Seed Demon Sacred Cult. Due to the Bai family’s influence, Peak Master Bai could not acknowledge you for a long time. Now that the Bai family has almost vanished, it is truly a touching and joyous occasion for you and your mother to finally reunite,” Qin Gou said with a faint smile, appearing like a considerate and gentle elder.
“Thank you for your concern, Sect Master,” Gu Feiyan replied with a gentle and moving smile.
Qin Gou’s eyes flickered. Xiao Yan rarely showed such gentleness to outsiders. If she didn’t truly accept someone in her heart, she would remain neither humble nor arrogant, no matter how high their status.
“Then, may I ask why young friend Gu has come today?”
Gu Feiyan pondered for a moment and said with a serious tone, “I wish to ask Sect Master Xia some questions and also tell Sect Master Xia some things. However, what I am about to say might not be pleasant to hear.”
“Young friend Gu, please speak freely,” Qin Gou waved his hand dismissively, smiling gently. “No matter what, I shall absolve you of any offense.”
Hearing this, Gu Feiyan lightly nodded. He indeed showed her special consideration, but it was clearly not for her sake as an outsider.
“First, I want to ask Sect Master Xia, do you believe that since we cultivators have long lives, there’s no need to rush anything? We can put things off until tomorrow, thus wasting our own time and making others wait in苦等 (kǔ děng – bitter waiting)?”
Qin Gou asked, confused. “I don’t quite understand what young friend Gu means.”
“If that’s the case, then I’ll be direct. Do you know what a woman who deeply loves you and already has a child fears the most?” As she spoke, Gu Feiyan’s eyes were clear and gentle, filled with emotion.
Listening to Gu Feiyan’s words, Qin Gou also took in her expression and suddenly understood. It would be truly strange if Xiao Yan hadn’t discovered his true identity. The woman who already had a child—wasn’t that referring to Xiao Yan herself?
Although Xiao Yan and his child were conceived through extraordinary means and might not be born for several decades, or even a century, they were, after all, the crystallization of their love.
Moreover… that girl A’Yuan had directly come back from the future using extraordinary powers.
“Please enlighten me,” Qin Gou said, taking a deep breath. Xiao Yan today seemed very serious about discussing some matters with him.
“What she fears most… is endless waiting,” Gu Feiyan said with great heartache.
In recent days, she could see that Xia Luyin treated Bai Yunxi well. However, after much investigation, Gu Feiyan was surprised to discover that Bai Yunxi had been at the Sword Questioning Sect for so many years yet was still merely the so-called ‘Peak Master Bai’. Even though Xia Luyin’s previous wife had passed away, and he could clearly give Bai Yunxi a legitimate status, he had been delaying, even deliberately concealing their relationship!
“This…”
“They clearly love each other and have had marital relations, yet lack the name of husband and wife. Those who don’t know would think they are just ordinary acquaintances. How can this be?” Gu Feiyan’s words carried a hint of sadness. “Sect Master Xia must know what I am talking about. Endless waiting can drive people mad, and what she expects most is simply a simple wedding and a name she can openly claim.”
Gu Feiyan’s voice was soft and gentle.
Yet, her words felt like sharp knives, piercing Qin Gou’s heart, filling him with an indescribable sense of shame. The reason Xiao Yan had addressed him as ‘Sect Master Xia’ from beginning to end was likely to mock him.
After all, he had overlooked such an important matter, forcing Xiao Yan to voice it herself. She wanted a wedding, she wanted to be his Dao Companion, Qin Gou’s Dao Companion, in name and in fact! For her to abandon her pride and shyness, a girl who was extremely sensitive and delicate internally, and state it so directly, showed just how hard she had endured, making Qin Gou feel even more ashamed.
“It is my fault!” Qin Gou’s tone was filled with shame and guilt.
Hearing this, Gu Feiyan’s expression was filled with immense joy. She had succeeded because her courage had truly fought for her mother’s happiness!
Gu Feiyan couldn’t help but quickly console him. “It’s not too late to make amends now.”
“Yes, I understand.” Saying this, Qin Gou suddenly stood up and walked towards Gu Feiyan. With immense tenderness in his eyes, he pulled her into a tight embrace.
