Chapter 0.50. No comment
Returning to the starting position, Qin Gou had already put the Desireless Bracelet back on his wrist. Not only did it conceal his unusually surging might to the greatest extent, but it also made it impossible for others to tell how much spiritual power he had consumed in the previous battle.
Glancing at the cultivators from various sects who were still watching from not too far away, Qin Gou immediately amplified his voice with spiritual power and said solemnly, “You have all witnessed the battle just now, so I believe I don’t need to explain my identity further. Moreover, I am confident that no matter what, you will all spread this news as quickly as possible. Since this is the case, I might as well take this opportunity to say a few more words.”
“Throughout the years, the disciples who have emerged from our Arc-Moon Mountain Celestial Master Pavilion have mostly caused quite a stir in the Cultivation World. If any of them have ever unreasonably harmed innocent loyal subjects, I promise to personally investigate and get to the bottom of it!”
“As for forces like the Gu Xi Dynasty, who fabricate charges out of thin air and deliberately distort facts and blacken truth, you only need to remember one thing…”
Qin Gou narrowed his eyes, a smile on his face as he said, “Qin Gou of Arc-Moon Mountain has emerged from his mountain. For idle people like me who enjoy making many friends, you should not be too surprised if I happen to pass through the territories you control.”
“Finally, I bid you farewell. I wish all fellow Daoists a smooth sailing.”
With that, Qin Gou, without any pretense, cupped his fists meticulously to see them off.
“Yes! Celestial Master, we shall meet again!”
“We respectfully bid farewell to Senior!”
For a moment, all that could be seen were smiling faces filled with warmth, as if they had seen their own family. Although he knew that most of them were simply in awe and fear of him due to his battle with the Gu Xi Human Emperor and dared not offend him, at least in terms of address, Old Qin was quite satisfied.
A moment later, Qin Gou personally set up a Soundproof and Vision-Blocking Grand Array.
Rong Shan immediately bowed respectfully, “Greetings, Ancestor.”
At the same time, the steward of the Hidden Dragon Guard, who was actually from the Purple Extreme Demonic Sect, was startled, but he also immediately saluted, “Celestial Master!”
Seeing this, the two exchanged a look before they began to speak.
“Steward Rong, you are actually from the Mystic Maiden Palace?”
“Your Excellency is actually a Senior Brother from the Zi Ji Lineage?”
“No wonder Senior Brother, you spoke so favorably towards me earlier. It turns out that among these Four Great Dynasties, both you and I are under the Ancestor! This matter must never be spread, otherwise, it would become a major bizarre tale in the Cultivation World!”
Upon hearing this, Qin Gou could not help but chuckle. This was because the true identity of Ren Chuanyu could not be revealed, or else Rong Shan and the others might be even more astonished.
“You two have made great contributions this time. I will inform Xinting and Qishuang to bestow rewards for your merits as soon as possible!” With that, Qin Gou immediately helped them up with spiritual power.
“I still can’t quite believe that Qin Yue is actually the Palace Lord’s master…” Gu Caihe took a deep breath beside them.
“I’m sorry, Sister Caihe. Little Chair actually already knew about Lord Qin’s true identity, but I couldn’t tell you directly.” Yi Chengying said, holding Gu Caihe’s small hand.
Gu Caihe shook her head and chuckled, “I know. Although I was the first person from the Mystic Maiden Palace to interact with Palace Lord Qin… it was you, Sister Chengying, who has been following him ever since. So it’s not surprising that you knew beforehand! In other words, if Sister Chengying were still foolishly in the dark until now, I would actually want to laugh at you.”
“That… Sister Caihe, it actually has little to do with how long Little Chair has been following Lord Qin. A few days before Lord Qin came to our Mystic Maiden Palace, Little Chair already knew everything. Because at that time, Lord Qin needed to quickly find a Saintess from the Mystic Maiden Palace to assist him to prevent his identity from being exposed.” As she spoke, some memories came to mind, and Yi Chengying could not help but blush a little.
“Ah?”
Gu Caihe’s pretty face immediately turned stunned, and she chuckled, “If that’s the case, and it’s been so long, why is Little Box the only one who knows nothing? Whether it was when we first met, or when I was tricked or when you borrowed power, clearly it was me who was the first…”
At the same time, Gu Feiyan and Li Yuanzhen were patiently explaining to Bai Yunxi.
At this moment, Peak Master Bai’s expression was extremely complicated. All along, she had regarded Qin Gou as a peerless prodigy, an outstanding junior whom she, as an elder, should care for and warm.
Only now did she realize that everything had been completely reversed… To be precise, in front of ‘Little Friend Qin’, she was the one who needed tender care!
Even, upon careful reflection, she was surprised to find that Qin Gou had indeed been so considerate and attentive the entire time. It was simply that her own perspective had been lacking an opportunity to change, and Old Qin’s every action had always been like that of an older brother who could easily solve any problem and was extremely trustworthy and reliable.
From the very beginning, not the slightest bit had changed.
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Two days later, Daojun Dynasty.
Since Qin Gou had no intention of prohibiting the spread of information, a detailed report smoothly appeared in Lin Boyuan’s hands. Most importantly, it included Qin Gou’s series of speeches and actions as the ‘Master of Arc-Moon Mountain’. Anyone who knew him would surely recognize him.
“If others were to see this report, they probably wouldn’t be as surprised as I am,” Lin Boyuan said with a wry smile, shaking his head. “Although I knew long ago that my sworn brother Qin was by no means simple, I never expected that he himself was… Youqing, why don’t you seem surprised at all?”
“Father Emperor, Little Scholar actually already knew about this matter.” Lin Youqing unconsciously lightly touched the exquisite short dagger that was always by her waist and replied truthfully.
“Then why… Forget it, Father knows that this matter is of great importance, and I won’t blame you.” Lin Boyuan said with a啞然失笑, “It’s just that my sworn brother Qin easily defeated the Gu Xi Human Emperor and made him flee in disarray. On that Demon Saint list, another entry will likely be added!”
Lin Youqing lightly nodded, “Father Emperor, Little Scholar understands Brother Qin. In fact, he has always disliked the so-called ‘Demon Saint List’!”
“I understand what you mean, and I also intend to share some of Brother Qin’s worries, but Youqing, you know that the Demon Saint List is not solely decided by our Daojun Dynasty.” Lin Boyuan said with a helpless expression, “And it is now impossible to abolish it.”
Hearing this, Lin Youqing couldn’t help but ponder deeply, and then her eyes became firm, “But even so, we can still make some efforts within our power to help Brother Qin, such as no longer causing him trouble as soon as possible, and reducing his enemies… as long as you are willing to take action, Father Emperor!”
“Tell me about it?”
…
The next day.
The ‘Demon Saint List’ jade slips in the hands of all cultivators simultaneously displayed the latest information update, which caused a great stir and amazed countless cultivators.
This was because, in addition to the feat of Demon Master Qin Gou, which had been added to the list, there was also a solemn announcement from the Daojun Dynasty at the bottom:
‘Daojun Human Emperor Lin Boyuan announces that he will withdraw from the compilation of the Demon Saint List from now on and permanently remove all bounties on Qin Gou of Arc-Moon Mountain.’
‘Reason: No comment.’
