Chapter 063. One Leaves, One Stays
Immediately after, Gu Yinjiu’s battered body was instantly restored to its original state.
Gu Yinjiu stood up in shock, disbelievingly moving his legs, which had been pulverized into mincemeat just a moment ago, marveling at the change.
Shen Tianyin clasped his hands behind his back, a confident smile on his face, “Second Young Master, do you finally believe what this humble one has said?”
Hearing this, Gu Yinjiu cast a fearful glance at the king hidden behind the gray mist, his voice hoarse, “This young master… dares not disbelieve.”
As a Special spiritual tool and a product of the System, Dream Person Lantern created an incredibly realistic dreamscape. Unless one’s cultivation realm far surpassed Qin Gou’s, it would be impossible to discern even the slightest flaw in his meticulously crafted illusions.
The ‘Saw’ reincarnation world that Gu Yinjiu had just entered, with its despair of being unable to live or die, struck his heart like a thunderbolt, leaving no room for doubt. It was an experience that would surely be unforgettable for him.
After all, humanity’s oldest and most potent emotion is fear, and the oldest and most potent fear is the unknown.
“So… the countless divine techniques, spirit tools, and bloodlines in the Reincarnation Mall are also real! Can I really exchange them for them using Reincarnation Points from Lord Cthulhu?” Gu Yinjiu’s voice trembled slightly.
“Naturally, as long as you can excellently complete the missions I assign.”
“I have a question, and I hope Lord Cthulhu will not hesitate to enlighten me: Is there a Reincarnator named ‘Qin Gou’ in this Reincarnation World? I hate him to the bone, but his myriad of bizarre abilities overwhelms me. It’s likely only in Lord Cthulhu’s Reincarnation World that such a monster could be created,” Gu Yinjiu said with a grim expression.
Shen Tianyin waved his hand, about to say something.
Qin Gou decisively interjected, “That’s right. He is indeed an excellent Reincarnator, and has been in my service for a long time. He has also gained countless benefits from the Reincarnation World. However, I do not concern myself with your personal grudges. Moreover, that individual is already dead.”
“As expected!” Gu Yinjiu clenched his fists, suddenly realizing.
Shen Tianyin opened his mouth, his eyes shifting with uncertainty. It was no wonder Qin Gou had always appeared so powerful, even becoming the top seed of the Seed Demon Sacred Cult. It turned out he had simply taken the lead. Furthermore, his good fortune seemed to have run its course; despite a promising future, he had met an untimely death outside the sect, which Shen Tianyin found immensely satisfying.
“Next, I will have Shen Tianyin assist you in jointly completing a task that is not too difficult for you,” Qin Gou said indifferently. “That is for you to become the Young Sect Master of the Seed Demon Sacred Cult! In the future, you will completely control the entire Seed Demon Sacred Cult, and the myriad disciples will not dare to disobey.”
“What?”
Gu Yinjiu’s expression changed, and he hesitantly asked, “But the position of Young Sect Master is already within my elder brother Gu Xunhe’s grasp. How can I contend with him!”
“I will not ask if you can, but if you want to,” Qin Gou’s voice was like a demon’s whisper, subtly enticing. “The reason I chose you is naturally because I can see that you actually possess more talent and aptitude than Gu Xunhe. You were born mere seconds later, so why must you always be overshadowed by him? Ask yourself, are you truly content?”
Gu Yinjiu laughed self-deprecatingly, “What’s the use of not being content? My father has already officially appointed my elder brother as the Young Sect Master… This is an undeniable fact. Can Lord Cthulhu help me turn the tide?”
“I will naturally lend you a helping hand, but your own efforts will also play a significant role.”
“But my cultivation and connections are far inferior to my elder brother’s. Even my beloved Mother has always favored my elder brother. Her eyes simply cannot see my efforts!” Gu Yinjiu gritted his teeth, his voice filled with resentment, as if squeezed from between his molars.
“Is that so? Then do you have no trump cards at all? For example, some little-known handle on Gu Xunhe, or the fact that he has been repeatedly plotting against your third sister, Gu Feiyan, on your journey? How do you think Gu Jinghong, who is currently heartbroken, would react if he knew about this?”
“Lord Cthulhu actually knows all of this so clearly?!”
“From the moment you were selected into the Reincarnation World, you have held no secrets from me.”
Qin Gou’s voice had been specially processed, chilling one to the bone, but this seemingly devilish allure made Gu Yinjiu’s gaze grow sharper and more piercing.
“Second Young Master!”
Beside him, Shen Tianyin also added fuel to the fire, announcing loudly, “This plan can succeed!”
…
When Qin Gou’s consciousness returned to the hunter’s cabin, a triumphant smile inadvertently curved his lips.
Gu Feiyan eagerly asked, “Why are you so happy? Hurry and tell me, what did you do to Gu Yinjiu in your dream? Did you get revenge for Hu Yin?”
Just as Qin Gou was about to speak, a creak was heard as the wooden door was gently pushed open.
The Residual Soul of Forget Self, with white hair and beard and a youthful countenance, suddenly appeared before them and said in a deep voice, “You two, come with this old man.”
Qin Gou and Gu Feiyan exchanged glances and hurriedly followed.
The Residual Soul of Forget Self led Qin Gou and Gu Feiyan to the end of this space, to the invisible wall that Qin Gou and Gu Feiyan had attempted to break through days ago, without uttering a word.
The Residual Soul of Forget Self reached out and lightly tapped the invisible wall, producing two crisp sounds. Immediately, a semi-transparent door slowly opened, revealing a glimpse of the world outside. It was not the Forget Self Secret Realm, but the desolate Wang Ji Village in the true outside world.
“Senior Forget Self, are you willing to let us leave?” A trace of excitement flashed in Gu Feiyan’s bright, beautiful eyes as she respectfully asked.
Qin Gou stared coldly at the Residual Soul of Forget Self, saying nothing. To this day, he did not feel he deserved punishment, being trapped here for so long, and causing Gu Feiyan to miss the position of Young Sect Master.
The Residual Soul of Forget Self’s eyes were indifferent to life and death. He looked at the two of them coldly, and after a long while, finally spoke in a deep voice, “One leaves, one stays. You will stay here forever.”
