Chapter 0: 102. A Farewell Spoken in Person
Afterward, Qin Gou gained a further understanding and suddenly realized.
The so-called grievances between Qiu Qian Yue and Qi Shou at present didn’t actually need any mediation.
Their relationship was still quite good, but ever since Qiu Qian Yue joined the Fusheng Nunn, the way these two interacted had instantly seen a shift in roles!
From Qiu Qian Yue’s once signature shameless and bandit-like pursuit, where she took pleasure in making Qi Shou blush intensely, it had completely transitioned into Qi Shou, who had now ‘graduated and left the master,’ using the ‘playing hard to get’ tactic, deliberately keeping a certain distance, and teasing her relentlessly, like Chan Master Miaoming. Both sworn enemies were finding joy in it.
To put it plainly, these two girls were simply flirting!
Therefore, Old Qin only offered a few words of comfort, which gave Qiu Qian Yue an epic boost, her ‘Master’s support’ instantly filling her health bar and allowing her to regain her spirit, after which he didn’t get involved any further.
However, I’m afraid that in the future, the pursuit and mysterious love-hate romance between Qi Shou, the General Manager of Dragon God Island, and Miaoming, the Saint Aunt and Abbess of Fusheng Nunn, would become a classic legendary story, passed down and enthusiastically discussed by countless new young cultivators.
Afterward, he spent several more days with everyone. During this time, Qin Gou didn’t forget his promise to Ren Ci, that he would bestow certain benefits upon the Ren Clan in his capacity as a Demon God.
But Xiao Ci was already satisfied, stating that Qin Gou had effectively fulfilled his promise… because once the Death’s Halt Demon Lord Ying Wusheng, who had been defeated by Qin Gou and was now just a spirit pearl, and was currently being restrained by Yan Suoyun and Xiao Ci, was truly finished, the Soul Plunderer clan would naturally divide a portion of their original blessed lands for cultivation in search of protection, and these were exactly what the current vast Ren family needed the most.
And it could even be said that even without these benefits, simply because of Qin Gou’s appearance, the deepening of her friendship with Yan Suoyun and Song Qianyin had already benefited the Ren Clan immensely.
…
One day, the sky was clear and the breeze was gentle.
But it was finally time for Qin Gou to return.
Including Song Qianyin and Yan Suoyun, everyone gathered at the Abyss Palace to see Qin Gou off.
Although everyone present knew that Qin Gou’s journey this time was no longer like before, where his return date was unknown and hard to predict, and his understanding of the dimensional passage would only grow more familiar, allowing him to come and go more freely, there was still a sense of reluctance.
“Master, perhaps when you return next time, Xinting can give you a surprise! Xinting’s Purple Extreme Righteous Alliance will definitely not remain just a name change,” Zhao Xinting, indeed having the demeanor of an Eldest Senior Brother, immediately spoke up first.
Qin Gou immediately nodded and smiled, “Xinting’s intentions are good, but Master must also remind you that the changes to your own sect’s atmosphere should still be gradual. If you are too eager for success, you might end up making quite a few jokes… Master has personal experience with this! Moreover, Master will not need too long to come here this time!”
Just like when Qin Gou, disguised as Zhao Xinting, controlled the Zi Ji Lineage, he ordered the disciples to start doing good deeds overnight. The result was that… the reputation of the Purple Extreme Demonic Sect in the outside world did change significantly, but instead of being known for its domineering actions, people thought the sect had gone completely mad.
“Good, with your last words, Xinting is reassured,” Zhao Xinting’s eyes lit up, and he smiled with satisfaction and a refreshed demeanor.
“Good boy, after all that talk, you were just trying to trick Master,” Qin Gou chuckled speechlessly.
At this moment, Song Qianyin stepped forward and softly asked, “Fellow Daoist Qin, my sister, is she still not awake? If Qianyin could say goodbye to her in person, that would be great.”
Hearing this, Qin Gou knew that Song Qianyin was referring to Qin Xiaoyou, the main consciousness of the Mother Tree of Asking Tao, who had combined and ascended with his Natal Spirit Tool, the Bud of Taihuang.
“Yes, unfortunately, Xiaoyou cannot properly bid farewell to you this time. Although I don’t know the specific date, through sensing my own spirit tool, I can determine that Xiaoyou’s condition is still progressing very smoothly. Qianyin, you absolutely need not worry.”
Qin Gou’s gaze was gentle, “And that child has a wish to explore as many places as possible, hoping to find a solution to improve the unique way of survival of the Mother Tree of Asking Tao one day. Perhaps I can give her some surprises over there.”
Upon hearing this, Song Qianyin nodded and smiled with relief, “I just hope my sister can be happy.”
“That’s what I think too. Xiaoyou trusts me so much, so I must also work hard. And when we meet again next time, I’ll let Xiaoyou tell you herself about what she saw and heard after waking up.”
Having said that, Qin Gou pondered for a moment, then looked at everyone and smiled, “Qianyin’s question has reminded me. After all, it won’t take much longer. If any of you have questions, don’t hesitate.”
As soon as these words were spoken, footsteps were heard.
Li Yuanzhen, wearing a simple and elegant Daoist robe, stepped forward. She stretched out a small hand as white and tender as jade and wrote, ‘At a time of farewell like this, this humble Daoist has many words to say, but…’
Seeing this, Qin Gou couldn’t help but feel helpless. Li Yuanzhen was currently diligently cultivating the “Silent Sword Scripture,” and indeed, she could not say goodbye to him in person. If she were to break the rule, all her years of hard work might be in vain.
“How about this, Yuanzhen, you can write it down, and I am already very familiar with your voice, even if I can’t truly hear it right now,” Qin Gou said comfortingly.
But Li Yuanzhen still shook her head and continued to write, ‘This humble Daoist can indeed write down all her inner thoughts, but after much consideration, this humble Daoist dislikes it, so I’ll just forget it!’
“Forget it?” Qin Gou’s expression was startled, and he couldn’t help but chuckle.
Although the Little Gambler’s nature was such that she didn’t care about many of the world’s rules and regulations, and even disregarded them entirely, given their relationship, she wouldn’t possibly be genuinely angry with the “Silent Sword Scripture” to the point of completely skipping even a simple ‘goodbye’ at this moment, would she?
She must have some other plan in mind like this!
‘Yes, since I cannot speak, nor do I wish to write.’
‘This humble Daoist still prefers to be direct, and wants to tell A’Qin in person.’
After writing the last character ‘行’, Li Xiaogou skipped forward again with a sweet laugh.
She was, in the eyes of the world, the True Lord Zhu Xie, pure and untainted like ice and jade, but she had never truly cared about the world’s gaze or any criticism from beginning to end.
In an instant, she approached Qin Gou. Lightly hopping onto her toes, Li Yuanzhen, under everyone’s watchful eyes, planted a clumsy yet passionate kiss on his lips.
