Chapter 0-68: Old Brother is Here
It was Gu Feiyan’s birthday, and also the day of her and Qin Gou’s funeral.
All the disciples of the Seed Demon Sacred Cult were dressed in mourning clothes and gathered in the central plaza of the Sacred Cult.
Gu Jinghong stood in mid-air, hands behind his back, his eyes filled with sorrow, his expression deeply pained.
Gu Feiyan and Qin Gou, one his beloved biological daughter, the other the Sacred Cult’s top seed and the rising star of the sect’s future, were now both dead. They couldn’t even bring their bodies back to him, so he, as a father, could not get a last look at his daughter.
The coffin for Gu Feiyan, which was entirely made of shimmering spirit stones, contained only her clothes and belongings. Qin Gou had always kept his personal items in his Nas space ring, so even a cenotaph was almost impossible to erect. In the end, Chen Keshua was at his wit’s end and finally managed to find a few cups Qin Gou had used to drink from and chopsticks he had used to eat with, placing them in the coffin.
Elder Yuan Zhen, standing on a spirit boat high in the sky, holding a jade slip, read out the eulogy with extreme grief.
“Members of the Seed Demon Sacred Cult, today we mourn with heavy hearts two outstanding role models within the Sacred Cult, Gu Feiyan and Qin Gou.”
“Gu Feiyan and Qin Gou, one is the respected and beloved Third Young Lady, an Orchid heart, kind-hearted, and a lovable and approachable good girl. The other is a good young man who has always been approachable and helpful. And who would have known that his true identity was the cult’s top seed, who had been keeping a low profile all along, the secret of secrets, the guiding light of the Sacred Cult’s future!”
“Third Young Lady Gu Feiyan showed exceptional talent from a young age. Her Natal Spirit Tool, the ‘Eye of Delusion,’ was rare in the world, yet she never used her status to bully others. She always protected her fellow disciples, often engaging in friendly sparring with her junior brothers and sisters to enhance their camaraderie and practical experience. We will miss you, the dignified young lady.”
“Top seed Qin Gou joined the Sacred Cult only a few months ago. While diligently studying the sect’s secret transmissions every day, he also actively engaged in warm and enthusiastic exchanges with other newly admitted classmates. He had an excellent reputation in Empty Orchid Valley, where new disciples gathered. Due to his extensive knowledge and generous demeanor, he was spontaneously honored by a crowd of disciples as ‘Master Qin.’ He was truly a noble and rare gentleman.”
“Farewell, Gu Feiyan. Farewell, Qin Gou.”
“The spirits of these two young talents will live forever, passed down in every inch of the Sacred Cult.”
The entire plaza was crowded, yet so silent that not a sound could be heard. Suddenly, a heartbroken cry, filled with deep emotion, rang out, drawing almost everyone’s attention to him.
“Third Sister!”
“My third sister.”
Gu Yinjiu beat his chest and stamped his feet, wailing in utter grief, “Second Brother, how I miss you! Back then, I shouldn’t have vied with you for the position of Young Sect Master. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have gotten into trouble. I hate myself! Third Sister, Second Brother really wishes to see you one more time!”
At that moment, everyone present was deeply moved. The Second Young Master was truly righteous, and his bond with the Third Young Lady was like that of siblings.
As he spoke, Gu Yinjiu, disregarding any attempts to stop him, rushed directly towards Gu Feiyan’s coffin, knelt on the ground, and cried tears against the lid of the coffin.
Meanwhile, a man and a woman were walking from the very back of the crowd towards the center. Everyone who clearly saw their faces was instantly stunned as if petrified, but soon, they parted like they were fleeing from venomous snakes, quickly clearing a path.
Gu Feiyan and Qin Gou stood behind Gu Yinjiu, reached out, and patted his shoulders.
Gu Yinjiu trembled and suddenly shouted, “No one is allowed to disturb me. This young master wants to spend some time alone with Third Sister.”
Gu Feiyan let out a chuckle, her voice as clear and pleasant as pearls falling on a jade plate, “We’re here, Old Brother!”
“What?”
Suddenly, Gu Yinjiu’s entire body trembled as if struck by lightning. He turned around and saw Gu Feiyan’s beautiful face, blooming with a smile, his lips quivering in shock, “Is, is this really… is Heaven pitying me? To make me hallucinate, as if I truly saw Third Sister return before me! But how is this bastard Qin Gou also here…”
“Xiao Yan!”
High in the sky, Gu Jinghong shot down like a bolt of lightning, embracing his treasured daughter tightly. Tears streamed from his eyes, “My treasure.”
Seeing her father, who was always as calm and majestic as a mountain, shedding tears on the spot, Gu Feiyan’s eyes also welled up. She rested her head on his chest and said softly, “Father, don’t be sad. Xiao Yan is fine. I was just delayed in the secret realm for some time, and fortunately, I did not disgrace my mission. I have now obtained the true essence of Elder Wangji’s inheritance.”
“Is that true?!” Gu Jinghong’s eyes flickered with surprise and joy.
Gu Feiyan took out the jade slip of the Daobreak Art from her Nas space ring and offered it to Gu Jinghong.
Gu Jinghong held the jade slip, gently stroking Gu Feiyan’s head, and said gently, “Good child, you are truly a good child.”
Gu Feiyan’s eyes were moist, and her little face blushed slightly, “This is all thanks to Qin Gou. Without him, I wouldn’t have been able to obtain the inheritance on my own.”
As for the detailed process of obtaining this inheritance, it was not convenient to explain to her Old Father…
Gu Jinghong immediately looked at Qin Gou with great gratitude, saying, “Qin Gou, this seat was right about you! Not only did you bring Xiao Yan back safely, but you also obtained Elder Wangji’s inheritance together with her. This seat must thank you properly.”
Qin Gou shrugged and said with a faint smile, “I only made a small contribution.” For example, being dragged by the collar and forced to kiss by someone.
Meanwhile, Gu Yinjiu on the side still had an expression of disbelief, his finger trembling as he pointed at Qin Gou, “Th-this is impossible! How can you still be alive? In the world of reincarnation, Lord Cthulhu himself said that you were clearly dead… Oh, no! I spoke carelessly and revealed the secret of the world of reincarnation in public!”
He dared not forget that Shen Tianyin had seriously explained to him that once the secret of the world of reincarnation was exposed in the outside world, Lord Cthulhu would immediately descend a sacred punishment, completely annihilating him, making even immortals unable to save him.
Suddenly, Gu Yinjiu was filled with dread and fear. His face turned deathly pale, and his eyes erupted with uncontrollable terror. He scrambled towards Gu Jinghong, the most powerful cultivator in the crowd, grabbed his father’s legs, and screamed hysterically, “Father! Father, you must save me!”
“Yinjiu, what’s wrong?” Gu Jinghong asked with a look of surprise and uncertainty.
“Father, someone wants to kill me! You must protect me! It’s all Qin Gou’s fault, that bastard! He made me speak without thinking and commit a grave mistake!” Gu Yinjiu was utterly terrified and began to curse.
However, after Gu Jinghong took a defensive stance, his spiritual power completely enveloped the three people beside him for the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, but nothing unusual happened.
Gu Jinghong immediately kicked his second son fiercely, sending him rolling on the ground. Gritting his teeth, he said, “Evil spawn! You have some nerve, cursing your third sister’s savior in front of so many people, and trying to play this seat like a fool?”
