Out of politeness in dealing with others, Shenxinzi had never used his divine sense, so he had no idea what the book in Gu An's hands contained. Even after Gu An refused him, he had no thought of taking offense.
He asked why, and Gu An replied that Buddhist disciples were not suited to reading secular books, then handed Shenxinzi a copy of Righteousness and Demon.
Righteousness and Demon was the story of Sword Venerable Fudao carving the two words "Righteous Path" on the Heaven-Mending Platform, exposing the darkness within the Taixuan Sect. Not only had this book failed to damage the Taixuan Sect's reputation, it had instead made even more people feel the Taixuan Sect's pursuit of the Righteous Path and its active willingness to correct its mistakes.
Although this book was not as popular as Journey to the West or Investiture of the Gods, there were still many people within the various sects who liked it and studied it over and over.
Shenxinzi accepted the book, and the moment he saw the title on the cover, his interest was piqued. He then thanked Gu An and turned to leave.
Only after he had gone did Gu An take out Taixuan Secret Biography and continue reading.
It was very hard for him to interfere in other people's troubles in life. If others asked him, he would state his true thoughts, but he would not force anything.
He had his own life too, so why overthink it?
Gu An liked to think of himself as a spectator in other people's lives. He would act as his heart wished, but he would not cling too stubbornly, lest it become a regret.
After Shenxinzi arrived at Third Medicine Valley, he decided not to leave, and Gu An did not refuse this