Chapter 0: My Disciples Are All Villains
Gu Xunhe met Qin Gou’s gaze, his eyes filled with intense killing intent and madness.
Their fiery glares locked for about ten seconds before Qin Gou began to move his right hand.
“This boy is not fit to be plotted with!”
Finally, Gu Xunhe turned away with a dark expression, flicking his sleeve.
The Seed Demon Sacred Cult was not the only force coveting the Forget Self Secret Realm. He, Gu Xunhe, absolutely could not afford to weaken his own strength by fighting like that mad dog Qin Gou right now.
“Big Brother!”
Gu Yinjiu caught up to Gu Xunhe and asked in disbelief, “Are you just going to let it go? Let that brat continue to be so arrogant?”
“Let it go?” Gu Xunhe’s face twitched, his tone filled with thinly veiled hostility. “I’ll remember this debt. When the secret realm officially opens, I’ll show that surnamed Qin what true cruelty is.”
Gu Yinjiu looked at him in confusion. “Big Brother, what are you so worried about? Do you really think that kid would dare to be as insolent as he said, to actually dare slap you? Is he going to rebel against you!”
Gu Xunhe gave his younger brother a strange look. “It’s not like he hasn’t done it before.”
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“We’ve been here for two days already, why hasn’t the secret realm officially opened yet?” Qin Gou looked questioningly at Gu Feiyan.
Gu Feiyan held the map depicting the location of the Forget Self Secret Realm and said, “It’s coming. Father said that once we start seeing strange phenomena around us, it means the secret realm is officially opening. At that time, we just need to jump into the well to successfully enter it.”
“A well? What well?”
Gu Feiyan shot Qin Gou an exasperated look. “This was once a prosperous small village, what other well could it be? Naturally, it’s a water well you can see everywhere.”
“Senior Sister Gu, Junior Brother Qin, look! There seem to be two suns in the sky, one big and one small. Does that count as a strange phenomenon?” Liu Ying murmured, staring blankly at the sky.
“Quick, find a well!”
With Gu Feiyan’s command, everyone immediately entered the nearest courtyard. The simple well opening that was originally there was now emitting a strange, eerie blue light.
“I’ll go first,” Hu Le said without hesitation and leaped into the well.
After that, there was not a single sound.
“Hu Le!”
No matter how they called out, there was no response; not even the sound of something heavy hitting the bottom.
“It seems Hu Le has successfully entered the secret realm,” Gu Feiyan scanned the people around her and, with a beautiful smile, lightly leaped into the well.
Qin Gou followed closely behind.
But as soon as he entered the well, Qin Gou felt as if he had fallen into a vast ocean, sinking downwards, experiencing the cold before reaching a warm bottom. However, it was pitch black all around, and he couldn’t see anything clearly.
Immediately after, a strong sense of drowsiness washed over him.
“Master, let me give you a shoulder massage.”
Arc-Moon Mountain.
Cranes gracefully flew across the sky, and spirit apes leaped through the forest, a scene of a peaceful immortal sanctuary.
Ye Qishuang’s massage was exquisite and gentle, her warm breath like orchid as she softly spoke, “Master, we are no longer children. You don’t need to worry about everything for us anymore; it’s time for you to enjoy your own life. Your famous saying, ‘Act righteously and act on behalf of heaven,’ we all remember it by heart and would never dare forget it.”
Qin Gou closed his eyes, enjoying the massage, and smiled gently. “Yes, I am at ease with you, this little wench. You have been kind-hearted and naive since you were young. Even when you were bullied, you would still plead for the one who made fun of you. I believe no matter what, you would never use the martial arts I taught you to harm the world. Otherwise, I’ll write the character ‘Qin’ backwards, haha.”
“Master. Please don’t always treat Qishuang like that silly girl from before!” Ye Qishuang said playfully with a hint of annoyance.
“Oh dear. The one I worry about the most is that kid Xinting. He’s had a feminine appearance since he was little, and he’s been bullied by people because of it. I’m afraid he might hold a grudge and do something he’ll regret.” Qin Gou sighed.
“Hehe, Master, you’re secretly speaking ill of Xinting again. I heard you!” Zhao Xinting, dressed in white clothes and with a sweet smile, walked over triumphantly. “Xinting has a surprise for you this time!”
“Oh?” A hint of anticipation flashed in Qin Gou’s eyes.
“As the Sect Master of the Purple Extreme Holy Land, Xinting has been recommended by many peers these past few days and has now become the leader of the Righteousness Alliance, uniting the Ten Great Prestigious Orthodox Sects! All the righteous paths in the world dare not disobey! Master, you can rest easy now.” Zhao Xinting said as if presenting a treasure.
Qin Gou was overjoyed. “Is that true!?”
“How would your disciple dare to deceive Esteemed Master?”
“Good, that’s wonderful.”
“Master, Qian Yue also has good news to tell you.” Qiu Qianyue, like a sprite, had somehow crouched beside Qin Gou’s chair. She stole two spirit fruits from the table and popped them into her mouth, smiling brightly. “My father has spread the news that I will be holding a marriage by martial contest. The Great Men pursuing Qian Yue have already formed a long line, stretching all the way from your Arc-Moon Mountain to Eldest Senior Brother’s Purple Extreme Holy Land!”
“I heard that Man’er is also famous on the Gallant Heroes list recently, called the ‘Righteous Sword Fairy’ by the world.”
“Little Five, that is A’, has gone down the mountain to search for his mother, who has been missing for many years. He said he wants to give Master a super big surprise, and you’ll never guess who his mother is!”
“Alas, Master, why are you crying?”
Qin Gou wiped away his tears and forced a smile. “Crying? How could Master be crying? Master is just too happy. Seeing all you little lambs grow up and become so accomplished, not giving me any worries, I’m so happy I don’t know what to say.”
“By the way, since I no longer have to worry about you youngsters, and considering I still have so much lifespan left, it would be too boring to just spend it all in secluded cultivation. I’ll start writing a book from today. Yes, it will be called ‘My Disciples Are All Villains,’ and I’ll write all of you into it, but in a way that is the complete opposite of who you truly are! That will surely be interesting!”
“Then your disciple will definitely support it.” Ye Qishuang smiled beautifully.
Zhao Xinting stood with his hands behind his back and said proudly, “When the time comes, my disciples will each get a copy, so they can properly admire Patriarch’s brilliant writing.”
“Well, Debt Girl, we’ll add a rule: anyone who hasn’t read Master’s book won’t be allowed to participate in your marriage by martial contest.” Qiu Qianyue had already finished all the spirit fruits on Qin Gou’s table, laughing like a cunning little fox.
“Good, you are all good children. It’s a pity, it’s a pity none of it is real.”
Suddenly, Qin Gou let out a self-mocking laugh. As soon as he finished speaking, the entire world gradually darkened.
Ye Qishuang, Zhao Xinting, Qiu Qianyue, and the others immediately stared at him with extremely strange gazes and said in unison, “Master, have you lost your mind?”
