"Oh?"
Her red lips were slightly parted and her voice was playful.
"You know... seems like a lot?"
Gu Sheng said calmly without avoiding her gaze.
"I happened to hear something about it, and I also happened to know... that Glass Heart seems to be somewhat related to the bloodline of Nether River Venerable who lives outside."
Tantai Bing Tang's eyes instantly became as sharp as a knife! An invisible pressure enveloped Gu Sheng!
She stared at Gu Sheng and asked word by word.
"You do know!"
Tantai Bing Tang's gaze lingered on Gu Sheng's face for a moment, and his sharp, knife-like eyes seemed to completely analyze him from the inside out.
Finally, she nodded slightly, her voice still cold.
"Follow me."
She turned around and walked straight in the direction of the Linlang Pavilion with a steady pace. The invisible chill around her body had not completely subsided. Wherever she passed, the ground was still covered with a thin layer of frost.
"Sister! Where are you going? I also..."
When Miss Tantai saw this, he immediately took a step forward, wanting to follow up.
"Xue Li."
Tantai Bing Tang interrupted her without stopping and without looking back.
"You are seriously injured. First go to the alchemy room on the underground floor to adjust your breath. There is plenty of spiritual energy there, which will help you recover your mental strength. Gu Sheng and I... have something serious to discuss."
There was an unquestionable tone in her tone, especially the word "business", which was slightly emphasized.
Miss Tantai paused in his steps, with doubts and confusion in his cold eyes.
She looked at her sister's back, then at Gu Sheng, her lips moved, as if she wanted to say something, but she held it back in the end.
She knew her sister's temperament very well, and once she decided something, she would rarely change it.
Moreover, there seems to be something that she doesn't know between her sister and Gu Sheng.
"... Got it."
Miss Tantai responded in a low voice, with an imperceptible loss in his voice.
She said no more, turned around, and walked towards the entrance of the underground floor of the Linlang Pavilion, her figure looking a little lonely.
Ying struggled to stand up from the ruins, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and followed Miss Tantai silently.
He needs to protect the safety of the Pavilion Master, especially when she is injured and weak.
Gu Sheng glanced at the direction Miss Tantai was leaving, and then followed Tantai Bing Tang's pace.
The two of them walked in tandem, silently walking through the streets that were in a mess that were destroyed by the aftermath of the battle, and walked into the brightly lit Linlang Pavilion.
When the maids and guards on duty in the pavilion saw Tantai Bing Tang, they all saluted respectfully, with awe in their eyes.
The terrifying strength that this eldest lady from the Central Continent's family just showed outside the pavilion has already been deeply imprinted in their hearts.
Tantai Bing Tang walked straight to the exclusive passage leading to the top floor without squinting.
Gu Sheng follows closely.
On the top floor, there is a quiet room that is extremely elegantly decorated and filled with spiritual energy.
This is the temporary residence of Tantai Bing Tang in Great Desolation City Linlang Pavilion.
She pushed open the door and entered, and a faint cold fragrance hit her face.
Tantai Bing Tang walked to the jade table in the center of the room and gently placed the ice blue sword in his hand on the table.
The sword's body was filled with cold air, causing the temperature in the room to drop a few points.
She did not sit down, but turned around and looked at Gu Sheng who came in later.
"Say it."
She got straight to the point, and her voice sounded particularly clear in the quiet room.
"What do you want to ask?"
Gu Sheng closed the door, cutting off the noise from the outside world.
He walked to the table and stood a few steps away from Tantai Bing Tang.
He didn't beat around the bush, looked directly into the other party's deep and cold eyes, and asked directly.
"What was used to kill girls Ye Hanguang and Bing Tang just now was the long-lost 'Thousand Silk Soul Severing' secret method of the ancient Divine Silkworm religion?"
Tantai Bing Tang In the depths of his pupils, imperceptible fluctuations flashed instantly, too fast for anyone to catch.
There was no expression change on her face, she just looked at Gu Sheng and asked.
"How do you recognize this technique?"
Her tone was calm, but Gu Sheng could feel the scrutiny and... vigilance hidden under the calmness.
"It is occasionally mentioned in fragments of ancient books."
Gu Sheng's answer was flawless.
"In the description, Divine Silkworm teaches 'Thousand Silk Soul Severing' to cut all things with invisible and qualityless threads, ignore defense, and kill people invisible. It is quite similar to the girl's method just now."
Tantai Bing Tang was silent for a moment. She stretched out her slender fingers and gently brushed the blade of the ice blue sword on the table. Wherever her fingertips passed, the cold air seemed to be a little gentler.
"Not bad."
She finally spoke, her voice still cold.
"Exactly 'Thousand Silk Soul Severing'."
She raised her head and her eyes fell on Gu Sheng again, with inquiry.
"This technique was accidentally acquired by me in the ruins of an ancient Divine Silkworm sect in the early years. It is incomplete and weak in power. It is barely enough to deal with a forcibly upgraded Earth King Realm with a weak foundation."
She paused, then changed the topic, and her tone was full of meaning.
"It seems that Pavilion Master Gu has a deep knowledge of ancient matters. Not only does he know the connection between the bloodline of Nether River Venerable and Glass Heart, but he also recognizes these secret techniques that have long been lost in the dust of history."
Gu Sheng looked unchanged and said calmly.
"Know a thing or two."
Tantai Bing Tang There was a very faint arc at the corner of the mouth, which seemed to be a smile but not a smile.
"Since you and I both know that the other party holds some unknown secrets, why not be honest?
You tell me all the information you know about the Styx bloodline and Glass Heart, and in exchange, I can also tell you some... things that may interest you. For example, about the whereabouts of that thing, or... others."
She threw out the bait, with sharp eyes, waiting for Gu Sheng's reaction.
Gu Sheng Silence.
Of course he knew what "that thing" Tantai Bing Tang was referring to - the thing that turned the sisters against each other and made Miss Tantai pursue it even if he left Central Continent's family.
The temptation was great, but he knew better that making a deal with the deep-minded and terrifying woman in front of him was tantamount to seeking the skin of a tiger.
" Miss Gu appreciates Miss Bing Tang's kindness."
Gu Sheng spoke slowly, with a distant tone.
"It's just that I have no plans to exchange secrets for the time being. Knowing too much about some things may not be a blessing."
Tantai Bing Tang had an imperceptible disappointment in his eyes, but it was quickly covered by coldness.
She didn't force it, she just said calmly.
"It's up to you. But remember one thing. You are Linlang Pavilion's Third Pavilion Master now. It's your duty to protect you. But..."
Her conversation suddenly turned cold, and an invisible pressure instantly enveloped the entire quiet room, making Gu Sheng feel like her breathing was suffocated!
"Xue Li That girl has a simple mind, and she seems to be a little different towards you..."
Tantai Bing Tang's voice was like ice beads falling on a jade plate, with a biting chill.
"I don't care where you come from or what your purpose is. If you dare to betray her or hurt her at all... today's Ye Hanguang is a lesson for you!"
This naked warning carries the absolute coercion of the Heavenly King Realm (Gu Sheng speculation) strong men, without any disguise!
Gu Sheng felt the killing intent that almost froze him, his heart was awe-inspiring, but his face remained calm.
He faced Tantai Bing Tang's cold gaze and said calmly.
"Miss Bing Tang is worrying too much.
Gu and Pavilion Master Xue Li are just partners and friends. At the moment, I have no intention of making a Daoist companion."
Tantai Bing Tang stared at him for a few seconds before the terrifying pressure slowly receded. The temperature in the room seemed to have risen a bit.
"It'd better be that way."
She said coldly.
The atmosphere was a little stagnant for a while.
Gu Sheng pondered for a moment and changed the topic.
"There is one more thing that Gu is confused about. Miss Bing Tang seems to have come back too soon today?"
He was referring to the fact that Tantai Bing Tang appeared at the critical moment when Ye Hanguang was about to kill.
Tantai Bing Tang looked slightly relieved after hearing this.
She raised her left hand, revealing a bracelet made of nine crystal clear orbs that exuded the soft moonlight luster.
Among the two orbs, one is cold in color, like the cold moon, and the other is warm in color, like warm jade. At this moment, they are emitting a weak but clear light, echoing each other.
"This is 'Twin Primordial Yin Beads'."
Tantai Bing Tang explained.
"When Xue Li and I were born, this bead was accompanied by this bead. This bead is not only a symbol of my direct bloodline, Tantai Family, but also has a wonderful function - the two beads can sense each other's status no matter how far apart they are. Especially when encountering danger, the sense will be extremely strong."
She rubbed the cold bead.
"Just now, I was handling some trivial matters outside the city. Suddenly I sensed a strong crisis and painful fluctuation coming from Xue Li, so I rushed back immediately. As for being able to arrive in time..."
She glanced at Gu Sheng.
"Thanks to you for delaying that moment."
Gu Sheng Suddenly realized. That's it.
These twin beads are actually the special connection between their sisters. No wonder Tantai Bing Tang can appear so accurately.
"In addition," Tantai Bing Tang changed the subject, his tone full of meaning.
"When you were at Boundless Ancient City, the little guy named Xia Wuyou was arranged by me."
"Xia Wuyou?"
Gu Sheng was startled, and then his eyes sparkled! The young man who approached him proactively at Boundless Ancient City, and later came to his rescue during the Xuanmen selection, and even helped him find out information?
"Not bad."
Tantai Bing Tang nodded.
"He is a seedling that I accidentally saved when I traveled to Eastern Wasteland in my early years. He is quite talented and has a smart mind. I asked him to follow you secretly, firstly to observe, and secondly... to protect."
"Protect?"
Gu Sheng raised his eyebrows slightly.
Tantai Bing Tang There is a meaningful arc at the corner of the mouth.
"Do you think that with the cultivation and alchemy skills you showed at that time, you can always be safe and sound in a place like Boundless Ancient City where fish and dragons are mixed?
There are quite a few people who covet your prescriptions and elixirs, and even want to kidnap you and imprison you to make elixirs. However, those secret hands and feet have been quietly dealt with by Wuyou."
She looked at Gu Sheng and said slowly.
"Wuyou's strength is much stronger than what you see. With him in the dark, no one can hurt you at all unless the strong Heavenly King Realm takes action himself."
Gu Sheng was shocked! Xia Wuyou... hiding his strength?
And his strength is enough to intimidate Xiaoxiao, and he can even deal with those troublemakers who covet him? This is completely beyond his expectation!
He always thought that Xia Wuyou was just a young man with some talent and enthusiasm. He didn't expect that there was the shadow of Tantai Bing Tang behind him, and his strength was so hidden!
Tantai Bing Tang looked at the shock flashing in Gu Sheng's eyes and seemed very satisfied with the effect.
She picked up the spiritual tea that had been prepared on the table and took a sip, her posture elegant, as if what she just talked about was just a trivial matter.
"Okay, I've told you what should be said and what shouldn't be said."
Tantai Bing Tang put down the tea cup and his eyes became cold and deep again.
"Now, it's your turn to make a choice. Should you continue to hide it, or... show some sincerity?"
Her eyes fell pointedly on Gu Sheng, obviously waiting for his information about the Styx bloodline and Glass Heart.
The atmosphere in the quiet room once again became subtle and solemn.
In the quiet room, the fragrance of tea lingered, but it could not dispel the invisible solemnity.
Tantai Bing Tang's words were like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, setting off turbulent waves in Gu Sheng's heart.
Xia Wuyou... The peak of the seventh-turn venerable? The protector? His foundation is damaged and his lifespan is short?
This information is combined to outline an image that completely subverts Gu Sheng's perception.
That young man who seemed downhearted and enthusiastic in Boundless Ancient City, his true identity turned out to be such a terrifying existence!
At the peak of His Holiness, he is a giant who can establish a sect and dominate one side!
Even among the Central Continent, he is definitely a top-level figure!
And he has been silently lurking beside him, blocking countless hidden arrows for him?
"He... why is his foundation damaged and his life span short?"
Gu Sheng suppressed the turmoil in his heart and asked in a deep voice.
He remembered that the faint aura of decay on Xia Wuyou turned out to be not a disguise.
Tantai Bing Tang's eyes were filled with imperceptible complexity, and his voice was still cold.
"The specific reason involves family secrets, so I can't say more. All you need to know is that he is one of the guardians arranged by the family for me. Last year, he was punished by the family for making a big mistake and was demoted to Eastern Wasteland Boundless Ancient City. It was called experience, but it was actually... thinking about his mistakes.
I asked him to follow you, not only to make use of waste, but also to give him a chance to make a difference."
Utilizing waste... converting merit into crime...Gu Sheng The corners of his mouth twitched imperceptibly.
A strong man who reached the peak of rank seven became a "waste" in her words?
How terrifying is the background of the Tantai Family?
"As for the matter of Nether River Venerable," Tantai Bing Tang changed the topic and brought the topic back.
"That old fox Great Desolation Sacred Academy and I have indeed noticed it for a long time. The opening of Hall of a Thousand Souls Sacrifice Array is not traceable. However, we have never been able to determine whether the most important chess piece of the old ghost Styx in Eastern Wasteland is Xiao Beixuan or someone else."
She picked up the tea cup and blew the foam gently, her eyes deep.
"Until you revealed Xiao Beixuan's identity and implicated Jin'er... the so-called daughter of Nether River Venerable."
Tantai Bing Tang put down the teacup and looked sharply at Gu Sheng.
"Do you know that Jin'er is most likely not the daughter of Nether River Venerable and Saintess from the Holy Land?"
Gu Sheng's eyes narrowed.
"Want to hear the details."
"According to the family secret records and the clues we later tracked down," Tantai Bing Tang's voice was lowered a bit, with a solemn tone.
"Then Jin'er is most likely... a descendant of the ancient 'Blood Demon' clan!"
"Blood Demon?!"
Gu Sheng's pupils suddenly contracted!
This name, even in ancient legends, represents absolute ferocity and taboo!
It feeds on the essence and blood of living creatures, and wherever it passes, the ground is thousands of miles away!
It is a terrifying existence that truly makes even Myriad Worlds turn pale!