Chapter 0
“Mother, you’re mistaken. How could Brother Qin be Cult Master Zhao?” Liang Tiantian asked from the side, puzzled.
“You wench, the unparalleled Heavenless Dharma Aspect of the Cultivation World has already revealed its true form. How could I possibly mistake it?” Madam Shen shook her head and smiled. “It’s just that Cult Master Zhao truly has too little regard for others once they’ve achieved greatness.”
As expected, Qin Gou hadn’t guessed wrong. Madam Shen had mistaken him for Zhao Xinting because of the Heavenless Dharma Aspect. However, he couldn’t explain how he, who was neither little Zhao’er nor she, could freely control her Natal Dharma Aspect. So, he simply waved his hand and vaguely said, “Never mind whether I am the so-called ‘Cult Master Zhao’ or not. Madam Shen, please tell me what you need me for.”
Moreover, fortunately, he had borrowed Chu Xian’s augmentation just now to more precisely control the opposite summoning forces of the ‘Xie Yu’ Dharma Aspect and ‘Shen Yu’s One Thought to the Horizon.’ When he only relocated one head of the Eight-Armed Rakshasa mastermind, he hadn’t truly revealed Xie Yu. Otherwise, summoning two different Dharma Aspects in succession like that would have caused an even bigger commotion.
“Could it be that Cult Master Zhao is on a secret mission this time?” Madam Shen said thoughtfully upon hearing this. “If that’s the case, I must also keep this matter a secret for you.”
“Just now? Which matter?” Qin Gou asked.
“Of course, it’s about the Lord of the Purple Extreme Sacred Cult, Zhao Xinting, holding the pass alone and saving the Hidden Immortal Tower, which was being eyed by the demon race, from ruin!” Madam Shen said with a smile. “Originally, I planned to spread the word about this righteous act after returning to Lang Chen Escort Agency.”
“You…” Qin Gou’s face twitched, feeling gagged.
“Don’t worry, haven’t I already promised to keep it a secret for the Cult Master?” Madam Shen smiled and nodded.
“This isn’t a matter of secrecy, but this matter has nothing to do with Xinting,” Qin Gou said grumpily. He had worked himself half to death, only for Little Zhao, who was sleeping soundly at home, to take all the credit. Where was he supposed to complain?
“That statement sounds familiar! I wonder if I can interpret this as Cult Master Zhao’s humility? You truly haven’t changed one bit after all these years.” Madam Shen’s admiration was genuine, and a trace of reminiscence lingered in her eyes.
The name ‘Xinting’ that Qin Gou mentioned was clearly taken by Madam Shen as self-reference.
“What do you mean?” Qin Gou was confused.
“All my powerful combat skills and glorious achievements are merely crude imitations of my esteemed master.”
Madam Shen pursed her lips and smiled. “Cult Master Zhao’s humble words back then are still vividly remembered by me to this day.”
He felt relieved.
With these words, Qin Gou’s slight gloom instantly vanished. After all, in his heart, a single effort of praise from his own star disciple was worth more than thousands of compliments from outsiders.
“You seem to know Xinting very well?” Qin Gou also asked his own question.
“As a cultivator from almost the same era, I was merely an observer, witnessing how Cult Master Zhao started from scratch and amazed the entire Cultivation World single-handedly,” Madam Shen said, her eyes full of longing, smiling beautifully.
This undisguised admiration revealed Madam Shen’s identity as an ancient fangirl of the Purple Extreme Demon Lord.
Back then, Zhao Xinting, as the top disciple of Arc-Moon Mountain, often challenged opponents of higher cultivation to hone her combat experience. She repeatedly won, dominating all her peers. This legend truly established the fame of the Celestial Master Pavilion. Her figure in purple robes, with peerless elegance, and the characteristic of instantly becoming enraged when called ‘Great Beauty’ were deeply etched in many people’s hearts from that moment on, making them unforgettable.
“Also, previously, due to the relationship between Yan Qiaoyun and Qiu Lingyun, Cult Master Zhao personally visited and threatened to take all lives if they didn’t release them. The Lang Chen Liang clan, who were almost annihilated by you, naturally included me.”
Speaking of such a tragic event, Madam Shen was not only not depressed but wore an unusually bright smile. “Weren’t you also the one who hosted the Cult Master back then and apologized profusely? It’s just a pity that I couldn’t leave a deep impression on Cult Master Zhao.”
Seeing her like this, Qin Gou couldn’t help but look bewildered, asking in confusion, “This matter… why is it so pleasing to Madam Shen?”
Madam Shen shrugged her shoulders freely. “Although it was a misunderstanding, at least the ending was perfect.”
Strange, extremely strange.
Although Madam Shen spoke lightly now, Qin Gou knew his disciple Zhao Xinting’s stubborn temper all too well. He could imagine the exorbitant price the Lang Chen Escort Agency had to pay to compensate for their mistake.
At first, Madam Shen’s excitement due to mistaking him for Zhao Xinting could be understood as the emotion of finally meeting the person she admired.
But now, the matter involved a threat of annihilation, directly endangering her life and the lives of everyone in the Lang Chen Escort Agency. How could it not leave any trace of resentment in her heart?
All her past admiration was in vain unless she had another motive! Or perhaps, Madam Shen, who was a married woman, had feelings for Xinting that far surpassed mere admiration!
Liang Zhuxiao… was he truly in danger?!
For a moment, Qin Gou was shocked. After a moment of thought, he said, “Madam Shen, what is it you need? Please get straight to the point.”
Upon hearing this, although her intentions were revealed, Madam Shen did not panic. She immediately nodded and smiled, “Since that’s the case, I won’t keep you in suspense. My son, Liang Tiantian, has always wanted to formally join the Purple Extreme Sacred Cult and follow the Cult Master from now on.”
“Oh?”
Qin Gou immediately glanced suspiciously at Liang Tiantian beside him and found him clearly astonished, as if he were hearing about this for the first time. He knew it was Madam Shen acting on her own accord!
Then, Qin Gou heard Madam Shen continue, “You mentioned a few days ago that you personally met my son at Star-Shifting Pavilion. I assume you didn’t reveal your true form at the time, otherwise, you would have known that my son Tiantian has a heart as devoted as the sunflower to the sun towards Cult Master. He admires you immensely.”
This was even more nonsensical. He had known Brother Lin Tiantian for a considerable time, and he had never heard him mention this. Moreover, why would Liang Tiantian madly admire Little Zhao? Did he mistake Xinting for a man and expect a romantic encounter?
Thinking this, Qin Gou almost felt like laughing at his own bizarre imagination.
“Brother Qin, my mother wants to deliberately place me by Cult Master Zhao’s side to await an opportunity!”
Suddenly, Liang Tiantian’s anxious voice transmitted into his mind.
Qin Gou’s expression startled. He responded with a look of not knowing whether to laugh or cry, “Did I really guess correctly? Is she really that bold to want to set you and Zhao Xinting up? I really don’t quite believe that there are such mad people in this world!”
“Furthermore, even if that’s the case, you don’t need to be so nervous and afraid. Her fantasy is destined to fail! Because Zhao Xinting… Forget it. It’s not the time to tell you. Only she herself can make it public.”
“No.”
At this moment, even though they were still communicating via voice transmission, Liang Tiantian’s facial expression could no longer remain calm. It was filled with panic and fear.
“No matter what her intentions are, her original words were that a homosexual relationship isn’t entirely impossible! Only, if my son has the courage and ability, you, who have reached the peak, should seek out the demon master Qin Gou, whom even the number one handsome man in the Cultivation World, Zhao Xinting, is willing to submit to!”
