But the intimacy and protection shown to her by the mistress was genuine.
She hesitated for a moment, then couldn't help but ask in a low voice.
"Master... what kind of person was Master... before?"
Miss Tantai paused his hand slightly and cast his gaze out the window, as if he had penetrated time and space and landed on some distant figure.
After a moment of silence, she slowly spoke, her voice carrying a distant meaning.
"He... is a very stubborn person. He has followed the right path and will not look back even if he hits the wall. His talent... is acceptable, but he is too independent-minded. He likes to shoulder everything by himself and is not afraid of crushing himself..."
Her tone was flat, as if she was describing a past event that had nothing to do with her, but Gu Yuanyuan keenly captured the complex emotions hidden under those flat words.
There is appreciation, helplessness, and maybe... there is also concern that is not easy to detect?
"He came from a humble background, but his heart was as high as the sky. Along the way, he was surrounded by thorns and strong enemies. Every step was like dancing on the tip of a knife. But he never backed down, and he never really relied on anyone."
Miss Tantai withdrew his gaze and looked at Gu Yuanyuan.
"It is your opportunity and your test that you can be accepted as his disciple. His path is not easy to follow. To follow him, you must be prepared to face violent storms at any time."
Gu Yuanyuan seemed to understand, but the tall and mysterious image of Master in her heart seemed to be a little clearer.
She nodded vigorously.
"Well! I'm not afraid! I will practice hard and not embarrass Master!"
Miss Tantai looked at her serious little face, with soft eyes, and patted her shoulder gently.
"Go and let the maid take you to rest. This will be your home from now on."
Hall of a Thousand Souls Outside the entrance to the secret realm, deep in the dilapidated ruins.
Gu Sheng is like a stone sculpture blending into the shadows. Sitting cross-legged behind the ruins of a collapsed palace, his breath has converged to the extreme, blending perfectly with the surrounding environment.
His gaze, like the most patient falcon, was firmly fixed on the black door suspended in mid-air in the distance, exuding an ominous aura.
One day and one night.
For a whole day and night, he stayed here motionless like a dormant poisonous snake.
During this period, Zhao Boyang dragged his exhausted body over and expressed his willingness to keep an eye on him and let him take a break, but Gu Sheng refused without hesitation.
"The dangers of this place are unknown, and your injury has not healed. It will be useless to stay here, and it will become a drag."
Gu Sheng's voice was calm and calm, but it carried an unquestionable determination.
Zhao Boyang opened his mouth and looked at Gu Sheng's determined back. In the end, he could only give a bitter smile and silently retreated to a place far behind to adjust his breath and recover.
He knew that what Gu Sheng said was true. In his current state, he could barely protect himself, let alone help.
But he did not leave. Instead, he chose to sit cross-legged not far away, healing his injuries while silently guarding Gu Sheng's rear.
This persistence is the only thing he can do.
Time passed slowly in dead silence. In the ruins there was only the sound of the whimpering wind and the occasional roar of unknown ferocious beasts in the distance.
The black door was like a huge mouth that swallowed everything, and there was no movement at all.
Gu Sheng's mind was like a taut bowstring, not relaxing at all.
He knows very well that the outcome of the battle between Jin'er and Xiao Beixuan will directly determine his next action.
It would be best if Jin'er could successfully kill Xiao Beixuan and come out with the head.
If she fails, or... she is part of a bigger conspiracy, then what emerges from behind this door will be an even more terrifying enemy!
He must react immediately!
In the midst of this depressing waiting, on the early morning of the third day, when the sky was slightly dim--
!!
The black door that had been silent for a long time suddenly trembled violently!
A monstrous blood light that was so rich that it could not be dissolved, as if it was condensed from the resentment and blood of countless creatures, suddenly spewed out from the door!
The pungent smell of blood instantly filled the entire ruins!
That bloody light contained a terrifying evil spirit and a will to die that made the soul tremble!
Coming!
Gu Sheng's eyes burst with cold light! His figure sitting cross-legged instantly tensed up, like a cheetah ready to go!
The void behind him was slightly distorted, and the shadow of Nine Dragon Bronze Cauldron was looming. On his left arm, dark gold and scarlet vine patterns suddenly lit up! Terrifying murderous intent condensed!
Zhao Boyang was also awakened by this sudden change. He stood up suddenly, looked at the gushing blood with a pale face, clenched the long sword in his hand, and was ready to fight to the death!
The expected scene of a large number of evil cultivators swarming out did not appear.
In the gushing blood, a graceful figure slowly stepped out.
Wearing a black dress, with a beautiful face and a cool temperament with a lazy look, she is none other than Jin'er!
It's just that she seems a little different at this moment than before.
The black dress on her body was stained with mottled blood, and was even torn in some places, revealing the white skin underneath.
Her face was slightly pale and her breath was slightly undulating, obviously she had experienced a fierce battle.
But her eyes were still as sharp as a knife, with a calmness about controlling everything.
The most eye-catching thing is that her right hand is randomly dragging a rope made of some kind of tough animal sinew. At the end of the rope, there is a string of... human heads!
A dozen bloody heads!
Two of them have particularly powerful auras. Even though their bodies and heads have been separated, they still exude a heart-stopping king-level pressure!
It was the two seriously injured King Realm experts beside Xiao Beixuan!
The rest of the heads were all evil cultivators from the sect, with the panic and despair before death solidified on their faces.
Jin'er dragged the bunch of heads out of the black door step by step.
The rich smell of blood is emanating from the heads of these people.
She walked out of the door, glanced at it casually, and accurately landed behind the ruins of the wall where Gu Sheng was hiding, and the corners of her mouth curled up in a vague arc.
"Come out, Gu Sheng."
Her voice was hoarse after the battle, but it was still cold and sweet.
Gu Sheng slowly walked out of the shadows, his eyes swept over the nerve-wracking bunch of human heads in her hand, and finally landed on her face, his eyes as sharp as knives.
"Where is Xiao Beixuan?"
Jin'er casually threw the rope tied to the head to the ground, making a dull sound.
She spread her hands, her tone full of regret, but also revealing absolute control.
"That guy is slipperier than a loach. He was seriously injured, but he was able to forcefully activate three "Great Teleportation Ancient Talisman" cards and escape from my "Nine Nether Soul Locking Seal". But..."
She changed the topic and casually kicked the two heads with the strongest aura on the ground with her toes.
"The last two loyal dogs around him did not escape.
These two heads are what I gave you... as a vote of approval. How about it? Are you sincere enough?"
The heads of two king-level warriors rolled down into the dust of the ruins like two bloody seals.
The frozen expression of horror silently told the brutality of the battle and the ruthlessness of Jin'er's methods.
Above the ruins, the smell of blood was so strong that it was nauseating.
Jin'er The bunch of heads thrown carelessly, like the fruits of hell, rolled down among the gray rubble.
Although the aura of the two heads belonging to king-level experts has fallen silent, the remaining pressure is still heart-stopping.
Gu Sheng's gaze was like the most precise probe, sweeping over the two heads.
He was keenly aware that the violent True Essence and resentment remaining inside his head were firmly imprisoned by an extremely subtle force with a cold seal aura. It seemed dead, but in fact it contained terrifying destructive power.
He raised his eyes and looked at Jin'er, his voice was calm and calm.
"Seal? It seems that you are not seriously injured."
Jin'er An imperceptible fluctuation passed over his pale face, and then turned into a sneer.
"Xiao Beixuan, that loser is willing to spend money to fight back even before death.
There is a ray of incarnation power of the old ghost from Styx hidden in his body! It detonated at the critical moment and almost capsized my boat in the gutter."
There was fear in her eyes, which was soon replaced by deeper hatred.
"If not for this, his head would be here right now!"
She suppressed the surging blood and looked directly at Gu Sheng with a determined look.
"I destroyed the sacrifice, killed his dog, and even forced out his trump card to save his life. The old ghost of Styx will never let me go! Gu Sheng, I have no way out. You and I join forces to kill Styx! After this is done, Eastern Wasteland will no longer have this beast, and you and I will each take what we need, how about it?"
Gu Sheng looked at her silently.
The strength, ruthlessness, and deep-seated hatred for Styx displayed by Jin'er cannot be faked.
Two king-level heads are the best form of investment certificate.
He nodded slowly.
"Okay. I see your sincerity."
"Okay!"
Jin'er's eyes flashed.
"The old ghost of Styx is suppressed by ancient restrictions, and the power he can use is limited. But he is as cunning as a fox, his lair is secret, and he has many arrangements. I need time to improve my strength, and I also need to find a way to completely kill him.
I plan to go to the Central Continent to find the old forces of my mother's lineage."
"Central Continent?"
Gu Sheng's eyes moved slightly.
"What a coincidence, I also need to go to the Central Continent."
"Oh?"
Jin'er raised an eyebrow.
"That's just right. However, I need to make some preparations. You..."
"I need to go back to Great Desolation City first to settle some old matters and fulfill a promise."
Gu Sheng interrupted her, her tone unquestionable.
"Half a year. Within half a year, I will return to Eastern Wasteland and kill the Styx with you."
"Half a year..."
Jin'er pondered for a moment and nodded.
"Okay! It will last for half a year! I will leave a contact mark on the Central Continent, and you will know how to find me then."
The two quickly finalized follow-up plans.
Jin'er was about to turn around and leave, but Gu Sheng suddenly took action!
His figure was like lightning. He stepped in front of Jin'er in one step. His right index finger was as fast as lightning and pointed at the center of Jin'er's eyebrows!
Jin'er's pupils shrank suddenly, and he subconsciously wanted to fight back, but Gu Sheng's movements were too fast and sudden, and he had no killing intention!
She forced down her instinctive resistance and let the finger with the hot breath touch her smooth forehead gently.
A wisp of pure and condensed power with the unique soul mark of Gu Sheng, like an invisible brand, instantly submerged into the depths of Jin'er's sea of consciousness!
This power is not overbearing, but like the toughest spider's thread, it tightly wraps around the core of her soul, forming a subtle restriction.
"You!"
Jin'er's face turned cold instantly, and anger rose in his eyes!
She stared hard at Gu Sheng, her voice sounding like ice.
"Gu Sheng! What do you mean?!"
"The basis of cooperation is trust, but trust needs to be guaranteed."
Gu Sheng retracted his finger and looked calm, as if he had just done a trivial thing.
"This is a soul mark. It is not for control, but for perception. If you betray me midway, or have intentions that are not good for me, although I cannot kill you with this, I can know it immediately and activate the mark to make your soul suffer and pay the price."
Jin'er's chest heaved, obviously very angry.
How had she, the majestic daughter of Styx, ever been so restrained?
But looking at Gu Sheng's calm but as deep as the abyss eyes, and feeling the mark in the sea of consciousness that was not fatal but was like a light on her back, she finally suppressed the roiling anger and murderous intention.
"Okay! Very good!"
Jin'er's voice was filled with the chill of gritted teeth.
"Gu Sheng, you are cautious enough! I recognize this mark! But remember, after Styx is executed, you must take it back immediately! Otherwise... you will not stop until you die!"
"Natural."
Gu Sheng nodded.
"The mark is only for safety during cooperation. Once Styx dies, the restriction will disappear."
Jin'er snorted coldly and said no more.
She took one last deep look at Gu Sheng, then her body swayed and disappeared instantly, leaving only a cold warning floating in the wind.
"Be careful Xiao Beixuan. Although he was seriously injured and escaped, he will definitely retaliate and will never give up. Great Desolation City... may not be safe."
Jin'er's figure completely disappeared, leaving only the rich smell of blood and dead silence among the ruins.
Gu Sheng turned around and walked towards Zhao Boyang and others who had been nervously alert at the rear.
"Brother Gu..."
Zhao Boyang looked at Gu Sheng and hesitated to speak. He saw the conversation between Gu Sheng and Jin'er just now and the flash of lightning. He was shocked beyond words.
"Jin'er is an ally for the time being, and the target is Nether River Venerable."
Gu Sheng is concise and concise without explaining too much.
"It is not suitable to stay here for a long time, leave immediately."
Zhao Boyang and others were full of questions, but they also understood the importance and nodded quickly.
Without further delay, the group quickly cleared away the remaining traces, identified the direction, and evacuated at full speed in the direction of Great Desolation City.
Travel quickly without any setbacks.
When the night falls and the stars first appear, Great Desolation City's towering, majestic and brightly lit silhouette finally appears on the horizon.
After passing the inspection at the city gate, Gu Sheng and his party entered the Great Desolation City dungeon.
The noisy human voices, rich aura, and Linlang Pavilion's iconic majestic pavilion all give people a sense of security as if they are in another world.
Gu Sheng asked Zhao Boyang and others to find a place to stay and heal their injuries, while he walked straight to the teleportation square located in the core area of the dungeon.
He needs to return to the main city on the ground as soon as possible and go to the Linlang Pavilion.
The huge teleportation circle glowed softly, and people were coming and going around it.
Gu Sheng paid the spirit stone and stepped into the circle. The light lit up, the space was slightly distorted, and the familiar feeling of weightlessness came.
The light dissipated, and Gu Sheng's figure appeared at the teleportation hub of Great Desolation City's main city.
The main city is still bustling at night, with lights like daylight and crowds of people flowing.
The moment Gu Sheng stepped out of the teleportation circle--
Several cold, sharp qi jets suddenly erupted from different dark corners around him without warning, locking on him instantly!
Every qi machine contains powerful pressure that is at least in the middle stage of the sect realm!
Like invisible shackles, he was firmly imprisoned in place, and even the air around him seemed to be frozen!
Gu Sheng's footsteps suddenly stopped, and his body tensed instantly!