“A weakling like you, with your soft body and sickly frame, who could you possibly kill?” A’yuan didn’t hold back, wrinkling her delicate nose with disdain. “Besides, with someone’s usual lazy habit of ‘tomorrow is another day,’ I’m afraid they haven’t even found a reliable portrait yet. They don’t even know what the other person looks like, do they?”
After all, if Shangguan Ju knew Old Qin’s true appearance, she would have recognized some of Qin Gou’s features on Qin Yuan’s face by now.
“But you’re here, aren’t you? Little Rabbit is supposed to know everything from the stars above to the earth below, and be well-versed in all sorts of information within the Cultivation World! And my sisters and I have a life-or-death friendship!” Shangguan Ju blinked her bright eyes and smiled.
A’yuan gritted her teeth and huffed, “Life-or-death? You said it well. I’m actually tempted to take your sickly tiger life right here and now.”
“Long time no see, when did Little Rabbit become so humorous?” Shangguan Ju pursed her lips, widened her eyes, and in a very cooperative manner, put on a show of feigned fear, like a damsel in distress.
Qin Yuan sighed helplessly, “I’m too lazy to waste words with you. Anyway, I still mean the same thing: I advise you to give up your suicidal path and turn back to the shore!”
At this moment, A’yuan’s heart was in turmoil. She didn’t have many friends, but no matter how deep the friendship, you can’t spend your days plotting to kill my father!
…
Star-Shifting Pavilion, Guest Reception Quiet Room.
Qin Gou looked with surprise at the unfamiliar female cultivator who had returned with A’yuan.
The woman had a pair of rather large panda eyes. From a distance, he almost thought she had found a pair of sunglasses from somewhere… Her complexion was also a sickly pale. Although these were things that high-level cultivators could easily conceal, it was unclear if she had long given up hiding them, or if she was naturally carefree and unconcerned.
“I am Elder Tiger Soul of Star-Shifting Pavilion, Shangguan Ju. I greet all fellow Daoists.” Shangguan Ju smiled gently.
So she was the person Tian Shiyong had asked her to find? It seemed A’yuan had quite a good relationship with this Elder Tiger Soul of Star-Shifting Pavilion?
Just as Qin Gou was thinking this, A’yuan suddenly sent him a sound transmission, warning him not to let his guard down around Shangguan Ju.
“May I know which one of you is Senior Tian’s grandchild?”
Qin Gou immediately patted Wang Qisi’s shoulder, signaling her to step forward.
A moment later, Wang Qisi explained the whole story to Shangguan Ju in detail.
“There’s such a thing?” A sharp killing intent suddenly flashed in Shangguan Ju’s relaxed eyes. “Those scoundrels are truly audacious.”
With that, Shangguan Ju quickly went to Wang Qisi’s side, took her small hand, and said softly, “Wench, you can rest assured. Senior Tian has been incredibly kind to me, Shangguan Ju. If it weren’t for his strong support back then, I would have died from qi deviation and my soul would have scattered. Now, I cannot be ungrateful. I will do everything in my power in Star-Shifting Pavilion to shield you and provide you with the most favorable cultivation resources.”
“Thank you, Senior Tiger Soul. But…” Wang Qisi was deeply moved but glanced at Qin Gou questioningly.
“But what else?” Shangguan Ju said carelessly, “I will issue an order shortly, and you can choose any of the four courtyards of Star-Shifting Pavilion. By the way, I don’t know what cultivation technique you are currently cultivating? And what category is your Natal Spirit Tool? Only then can I better assist your cultivation.”
Wang Qisi said calmly, “My cultivation technique is the family heirloom ‘Radiant Heart Method.’ As for my Spirit Tool, it is an eye-type spirit tool.”
“It’s a rare eye-type spirit tool? Isn’t that the same as Senior Tian?” Shangguan Ju exclaimed in surprise.
“Yes, and it’s the same as his when he was young, both being ‘Blood-Gifting Eye’ spirit tools,” Wang Qisi continued truthfully.
“You, what did you say?”
Shangguan Ju was stunned for a moment, her eyes suddenly trembling, and she couldn’t believe it. “Is that true?”
Although Wang Qisi was a little confused, she lightly tapped between her eyebrows, and a green spirit pattern surged in her eyes.
“Heaven has not treated me unfairly!” At this moment, Shangguan Ju was so excited as if she had a flicker of life before death. Her pale complexion even flushed red. “Wench, do you know that the Blood-Gifting Eye has a high chance of evolving into a spirit tool called the Blood Nightmare Eye!”
“Of course, isn’t that his natal spirit tool?”
Shangguan Ju no longer had any of her previous lazily relaxed demeanor. She immediately said, “And the Blood Nightmare Eye naturally produces a drop of extremely precious Soul-Calming Blood! Senior Tian once said that perhaps only such a miraculous item could truly solve my sleepless ailment, but the drop of Soul-Calming Blood he possessed was used by someone else years ago! I had already lost all hope…”
Wang Qisi suddenly realized and nodded gently. “Senior Tiger Soul means that if my Blood-Gifting Eye can evolve into a Blood Nightmare Eye like his, just like he did, I can lend you a helping hand?”
“I will definitely do my best to help you achieve the most perfect spirit tool evolution, and I will provide extremely favorable conditions and several precious treasures in exchange for that Soul-Calming Blood.” Shangguan Ju gazed at the green spirit patterns in Wang Qisi’s eyes, unwilling to look away for a moment, as if admiring a peerless treasure of the world.
Upon hearing this, Wang Qisi shook her head and smiled gently, “Just helping my spirit tool evolve will require a lot from Senior Tiger Soul, and it makes me feel ashamed to accept it. How could I possibly ask Senior Tiger Soul for other precious treasures? If my spirit tool can indeed evolve into a Blood Nightmare Eye, then the Soul-Calming Blood will naturally be offered to you, Senior.”
“You!” Shangguan Ju was deeply moved. The more she looked at Wang Qisi, the more affectionate and lovely she found her. She said directly, “From this moment on, Wench, just like Senior Tian, you are a benefactor whom I, Shangguan Ju, can never fail.”
Wang Qisi was flattered and said, “Senior Tiger Soul, you flatter me. How can I possibly deserve this…”
“No, it’s because you, my little benefactor, haven’t spent much time with me and can’t yet understand the torment I’ve endured for these years with this sleepless ailment. Otherwise, you would understand why I’m so excited and can’t control myself.” Shangguan Ju’s eyes were fervent, and she unhesitatingly changed her address.
Qin Gou gently patted the slightly nervous young Qisi’s shoulder and said with a warm smile, “It seems that even if you live in Star-Shifting Pavilion from now on, Elder Tiger Soul will surely be very considerate and caring towards you. Daoist Friend Tian can finally rest assured.”
Hearing this, Wang Qisi couldn’t help but reach out her small hand and gently caress a beautiful jade ornament at her waist.
“May I know the esteemed name of this Daoist friend?” Shangguan Ju noticed that Wang Qisi and Qin Gou seemed very close and asked.
“My name is Qingyue,” Qin Gou said with a faint smile, remembering A’yuan’s earlier warning and not revealing his true name.
At the same time, Wang Qisi looked respectfully at Qin Gou and said, “My Godfather’s kindness to me is as high as the mountains and as deep as the sea. If it weren’t for him, I wouldn’t have lived to see today.”
As soon as she finished speaking.
Shangguan Ju took a few steps towards Qin Gou and stared intently at his face, as if she were finally beginning to examine his appearance with genuine care. She muttered to herself, “Qingyue…?”
Qin Gou’s eyes widened in surprise. Did this name, Qingyue, have any special significance to Shangguan Ju?
Qin Yuan also couldn’t help but harbor suspicions. Although the portraits of Old Qin circulating outside were not particularly vivid, if Shangguan Ju had been staring at a certain portrait for years, she would indeed feel some sense of familiarity when seeing Qin Gou in person.
Could it be that she had guessed it?!
“Sister!”
However, no one expected that after being stunned and confused for a long time, Shangguan Ju, who had finally come back to her senses, immediately looked at Qin Yuan with a very ashamed and remorseful expression, and quickly sent her a sound transmission for help.
“I wasn’t taught academics. Quickly teach me, this benefactor’s Godfather, how should I address him? Father-in-law?”
