Become Chen Chang'an's disciple?

In the private room, the atmosphere was heavy. The Lin Family, in the Langya region, was the true absolute ruler.

Who dared to offend the Lin Family?

Yet, right in front of them were two people who even dared to speak the name of the powerful Lin Xiangliu directly!

In Langya, Lin Xiangliu was not only the strongest but also a legend, a myth.

He was the idol of all cultivators, the existence they dreamed of surpassing.

When Chen Changan and Xuan Wudao mentioned Lin Xiangliu, they spoke with such ease and calmness.

Their demeanor showed no signs of pretense.

Lin Ruoheng frowned at this. Were these two deceiving him, or did they truly know the Lin Family's Old Ancestor?

"Hmph, if you truly knew our Old Ancestor, you would know that he has been in seclusion for many years."

"It's not as simple as you saying you want to see him."

Lin Ruoheng snorted, planning to probe further before making any hasty decisions.

"He's in seclusion?"

"I really don't know, after all... it's been a thousand years since I last saw him, and this is my first time in the Langya region," Chen Changan said lightly.

A thousand years?

Could this person have known the Old Ancestor a thousand years ago?

But a thousand years ago, Lin Xiangliu was just a young man.

"I've never seen him either, I've only heard of him."

"I've lived this long, I don't need to inquire about a junior's affairs," Xuan Wudao said dismissively.

What the hell?

This one was even more audacious, directly calling Lin Xiangliu a junior?

At this point, Lin Ruoheng was starting to falter. Had he truly offended two great figures today?

"Please forgive me, seniors. This junior's eyes failed me."

"I was just..." Lin Ruoheng was momentarily speechless, unsure of what to say.

"Forget it, we won't bother with a junior like you."

"The young lady already made it clear, it's impossible."

"Why do you insist on pestering her?"

"Let her go, and let yourself go too," Xuan Wudao said with some impatience.

"This..."

Clearly, Lin Ruoheng was a devoted lover, seemingly unable to forget Gu Xian'er.

It was unclear what methods Gu Xian'er had employed to make Lin Ruoheng so persistent.

But it was obvious that Gu Xian'er had no ill intentions. Otherwise, she could have pretended to rely on Lin Ruoheng and looked for an opportunity to avenge the Gu Family.

However, Chen Changan couldn't tell if Gu Xian'er hadn't thought of this, or if she disdained to do such a thing.

Or perhaps there was another reason!

Seeing Lin Ruoheng still hesitating, Chen Changan said lightly, "White hair cannot be replaced by snow; meeting is already a blessing."

"Lin Ruoheng, not all affections lead to a happy ending. Perhaps in your life, meeting some people is already a great fortune."

"Don't speak of regret, don't ask about the future. Let's each be well and live our lives without disturbing each other."

Chen Changan's words made Lin Ruoheng fall into deep thought. Gu Xian'er's eyes also changed, seemingly touched.

Only Xuan Wudao pouted disdainfully from the side.

He looked at Chen Changan with envy, but more so with contempt.

"Look at you pretending."

"Pah!"

"You can't even speak like a normal person anymore."

"Da Huang, ignore him. Let's have our fun, let him show off by himself."

Xuan Wudao immediately lost interest in watching the drama. It was more suitable for him to continue having fun.

Meanwhile, Da Huang was lying in a young woman's embrace, grinning happily, his eyes narrowed into slits as he rolled around in her arms.

Chen Changan couldn't bear to watch the behavior of this man and dog.

"Thank you for your guidance, seniors. This junior... remembers."

"Then I won't disturb you any further. This junior takes his leave."

"Alright. Oh, and if Lin Xiangliu comes out of seclusion, remember to have him find me. I have something to ask him."

"This... This junior will definitely relay the message to my elders, and have them pass it on."

Obviously, although Lin Ruoheng was a member of the Lin Family, he wasn't qualified to directly interact with an Old Ancestor like Lin Xiangliu.

After Lin Ruoheng left, Gu Xian'er looked at Chen Changan and said gratefully, "Thank you, Senior, for your help."

"It was nothing."

"I, uh... I enjoy listening to stories."

"Come, tell me your story."

Chen Changan was a good person in all aspects, except he loved gossip, especially stories he hadn't heard before, which piqued his curiosity the most.

"This... what would Senior like to know?" Gu Xian'er asked somewhat awkwardly.

"Hmm, many things. Why did the Lin Family destroy the Gu Family? And if they did, why is Lin Ruoheng, a member of the Lin Family, so deeply in love with you?"

"As someone from the Gu Family, why don't you use Lin Ruoheng's identity to get revenge?"

"Hmm... perhaps you should tell it then."

Hearing this, Gu Xian'er gave a wry smile. Wasn't this just asking her to explain the entire sequence of events?

"Then... let's find a quieter place."

There were other girls from Huan Hua Tower here. Although Gu Xian'er knew she couldn't stay here any longer, some things were better left unknown to them.

"Alright."

Chen Changan nodded. He had originally planned to ask Xuan Wudao and Da Huang, but seeing the man and dog enjoying themselves so carefree, he felt foolish for even having the thought.

Gu Xian'er led Chen Changan to her private chamber.

Gu Xian'er's chamber exuded a faint, pleasant fragrance. It wasn't strong or pungent, but rather gave a sense of peace to the mind.

The room was decorated very simply, both inside and out, which was completely out of place for a place like a brothel.

Perhaps this was a privilege only a Courtesan could have.

"Please, sit, Benefactor."

"You don't need to call me Benefactor. I just said a few words."

"Besides, I am an old acquaintance of Lin Xiangliu from the Lin Family. I won't necessarily help you against the Lin Family just because you said a few words," Chen Changan said with a faint smile as he walked over and sat down.

"Benefactor misunderstands. Xian'er meant no offense."

"It's best if you didn't."

Hearing Chen Changan's words, Gu Xian'er's expression was calm as she walked over and sat opposite him.

"Actually, Lin Ruoheng is just a young master from a collateral branch of the Lin Family."

"And my Gu Family is not a major clan in Langya either."

"This all started about a year ago..."

As Gu Xian'er recounted the story, Chen Changan understood the general situation.

Hmm... it was essentially that a junior from the Gu Family spoke out of turn, and some members of the Lin Family happened to overhear it.

The one who annihilated the Gu Family was the collateral branch family Lin Ruoheng belonged to.

Coincidentally, Lin Ruoheng had already met Gu Xian'er before this and had developed feelings for her.

Initially, Gu Xian'er didn't exactly like Lin Ruoheng, but she did have a good impression of him.

When the Gu Family was destroyed, Lin Ruoheng pleaded desperately and managed to save Gu Xian'er's life. However, Lin Ruoheng's father worried about any future developments between the two.

He then ordered that Gu Xian'er be forbidden from leaving the Langya territory for the rest of her life and that she could only spend her days in a brothel.

This was meant to completely extinguish Lin Ruoheng's romantic notions. After all, even if he was from a collateral branch, how could a young master of the Lin Family marry a woman from a brothel?

But unexpectedly, Lin Ruoheng turned out to be quite devoted, persistently pestering Gu Xian'er.

"So, Lin Ruoheng is indeed a devoted person." Chen Changan said lightly.

"Benefactor is joking. Although Lin Ruoheng is only in his early twenties, he has never lacked female company."

"His devotion is merely unrequited love and unwillingness to accept it!"

If Lin Ruoheng were truly a single-minded, devoted person, Gu Xian'er might have hesitated. But this Lin Ruoheng had picked up some dissolute habits.

Given his status, there were few women he desired that he couldn't pursue, but Gu Xian'er was an exception.

This perhaps ignited the young master's competitive spirit and possessiveness.

"Have you never considered using Lin Ruoheng's identity to avenge the Gu Family?"

Despite telling so much, Gu Xian'er had never mentioned revenge, nor had she shown any hatred, which made Chen Changan very curious.

"I have thought about it, but I cannot do it."

"Firstly, I cannot use someone's feelings to achieve a certain goal."

"Secondly, even if I were willing to do so, I would not succeed."

"Thirdly, as long as I am alive, the Gu Family still has a bloodline. If I die, the Gu Family... will truly cease to exist."

Gu Xian'er was very clear-headed, not letting hatred cloud her judgment.

She wanted revenge, but she wouldn't do anything without certainty.

"Benefactor, I will not ask you to do anything for me."

"But... I wish to become your disciple, is that possible?"