The Great Elder was in a bit of a bind.
He hadn't expected this, and neither had Reneedol.
Chi Hu might only be a disciple, but once she'd made up her mind, nobody could change it.
Mu stepped forward and stood in front of Chi Hu and Rod, smiling. "Great Elder, you don't quite understand. Sometimes young people have choices to make besides cultivation."
The Great Elder smiled. "Forget it. It's a small matter."
—Mu couldn't be allowed to get hurt.
—Rod was also the best choice for the Law of Death.
Neither of them could be touched.
Reneedol immediately changed her tune and smiled. "I wouldn't have guessed, Rod. You've certainly got a way with her."
"She really is suited to using that scythe."
Gu Qingshan said evenly, feeling a little smug inside.
—I gave her a scythe. You didn't give her anything, and you still thought you could win her over?
Since Chi Hu hadn't taken the bait, there was no way they could touch her.
Gu Qingshan let the murderous intent in his heart fade and said respectfully, "Great Elder, I've always respected you, and we understand your good intentions. But some things can't be forced. Are you hungry? I can cook you a bowl of noodles."
The Great Elder had been listening, but at the word "noodles," his throat bobbed.
"You can cook noodles?"
"Yes. You've come from far away, so you must have ingredients. You provide them, and I'll cook. I guarantee you'll enjoy it," Gu Qingshan said.
The Great Elder paused, then couldn't help patting himself down.
—Come to think of it, this corpse really didn't have anything good on it.
But it had been ages since he'd even heard of eating. How could he pass up the chance?
The Great Elder pushed what