Shi Ji Niangniang

Tong Tian had initially expected Gu Changqing to unleash a combo of treasures to flatten the disciples of the Three Sects. Instead, this guy played the role of a generous benefactor.

Though it benefited the enemy, the outcome was actually quite good.

Not only did the Three Sects' disciples not dare to act, they slunk away, and the Intercepting Sect's Luck greatly increased.

This kid was truly a treasure, a gift from the Heavenly Dao.

Satisfied, Tong Tian smiled and said, "Everyone, you may disperse now."

"Yes."

The disciples exited one by one, and a strange glint appeared in their eyes as they looked at Gu Changqing.

He's so generous to outsiders; we're his fellow disciples!

Unfortunately, Gu Changqing disappointed them. He merely greeted them with a smile, and then nothing more happened.

Gu Changqing was about to return to his side hall when his robe was tugged.

"Uncle Changqing, I'm Bi Yun."

Gu Changqing turned around and saw a boy dressed in green, with a girl in red standing beside him.

Bi Yun?

Isn't he the unluckiest disciple of the Intercepting Sect?

No, he should be the second unluckiest, because the first unluckiest is his master, Shi Ji Niangniang.

"So it's Bi Yun?" Gu Changqing smiled, crouched down, stroked Bi Yun's face, then pinched Cai Yun's face, and chuckled, "You must be Cai Yun, right?"

"Yes!" Cai Yun bowed slightly. "Greetings, Uncle Changqing."

"Good, good! Such well-behaved children."

Gu Changqing offered a casual compliment. These two children following the unlucky Shi Ji Niangniang, it was truly...

A pity!

"Uncle Changqing, could you give me a treasure? I've never even seen a Spiritual Treasure in my life."

In Bi Yun's eyes, Gu Changqing was so generous to outsiders, and he was his master's nephew, so he wouldn't be stingy.

"Nonsense!"

A sharp reprimand interrupted Bi Yun's whining.

"Cultivate the heart before cultivating the Dao. If the heart is not righteous, how can the Dao be achieved? How can you let external objects hinder your cultivation and ruin your reputation!"

Bi Yun flinched at Shi Ji's voice and quickly backed away.

It would be great to get a treasure; if not, getting a beating would be unfair.

Gu Changqing looked in the direction of the voice and saw a female immortal wearing a fish-tail golden crown, a large red Eight Trigrams robe, and the Tai'a Sword at her waist, looking at him with an apologetic expression.

"Shi Ji has been negligent in her teaching. I've made Uncle Changqing laugh."

It was indeed Shi Ji!

Rumor had it that besides being unlucky, Shi Ji was also kind-hearted.

From the way she reprimanded Bi Yun, her character was evident.

Everyone else wanted to fleece him, but only she had a pure heart.

Such a person shouldn't suffer calamity.

Instead, the shameless Taiyi Zhenren should make a trip to the Investiture of the Gods List.

Gu Changqing smiled and said, "Sister Shi Ji, you're too kind. Bi Yun merely has the heart of a child; don't be so harsh."

He thought of how Bi Yun usually received such strict education, only to be shot dead by Nezha in the end. It was truly pitiful.

"Bi Yun, Cai Yun, come here."

Gu Changqing waved to the two children and exchanged for two High-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasures.

One was an Eight Trigrams Longevity Lock, and the other was a Yin Yang Undying Jade, both defensive Spiritual Treasures.

Gu Changqing hung the Longevity Lock around Bi Yun's neck and clipped the Undying Jade to Cai Yun's waist.

"Your uncle has no other special skills. These two treasures are for your self-defense. Cultivate well in the future and don't cause trouble."

"Thank you, Uncle Changqing. We will remember your teachings."

The two children kowtowed to Gu Changqing in thanks.

This was their first time seeing Spiritual Treasures, and they were High-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasures at that.

In their young minds, Gu Changqing's figure grew infinitely large, only a tiny bit smaller than their master's.

"Brother Changqing, I cannot accept such a gift without merit, I..."

Shi Ji looked ashamed. She didn't want Gu Changqing's gifts, but when she thought of the two pitiful children, she couldn't bear to refuse.

Those were High-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasures!

It was an opportunity she would never get in her lifetime.

She could uphold her own integrity, but her disciples were innocent.

No matter what, Junior Brother Changqing was, after all, her own junior brother.

It was just this kindness…

She would repay it slowly!

"No need to be polite among family," Gu Changqing said with a smile. "Senior Sister, your compassion is immeasurable, and your merits are boundless. This set of Merit Saint Garment is my tribute to Senior Sister Shi Ji on behalf of the beings of Skull Mountain."

With that, he presented the Merit Saint Garment to Shi Ji.

Among the thirty thousand disciples of the Intercepting Sect, only San Xiao, Shi Ji, the Three Sages, and the most loyal Zhao Gongming truly earned Gu Changqing's respect.

And among these, he admired Shi Ji the most, and it was only Shi Ji who was truly pitiful.

After Nezha shot and killed Bi Yun in later generations, Shi Ji first captured Li Jing. Knowing he was innocent, she released him.

Had it been anyone else, they would have certainly been accused of failing to properly discipline their subordinates.

For mortals accused by immortals, death was often the least of their worries.

She captured Nezha, saw he was just a child, and then released him again.

Ultimately, she sought an explanation from Taiyi Zhenren, only to be killed by him.

Horses are ridden by those who are kind to them, and kind people are bullied.

Shi Ji was truly too unlucky, too wronged!

With the Merit Saint Garment, if Taiyi Zhenren still wanted to kill Shi Ji, he would be the one to die. Whether or not he could make it onto the Investiture of the Gods List would depend on how tough his fate was.

The Merit Saint Garment—a Merit Treasure!

"Junior Brother, this is too precious. Shi Ji cannot accept it!"

Shi Ji quickly refused, having snapped back to reality.

She had accepted Gu Changqing giving gifts to Bi Yun and the others.

That was the two child attendants' good fortune.

But for herself, she truly felt too awkward to take it.

It was their first meeting, and to accept such a significant treasure from him was simply unreasonable.

Gu Changqing smiled and said, "Senior Sister usually helps those in need. This Merit Saint Garment is truly well-deserved. Senior Sister, just consider it the Heavenly Dao rewarding diligence."

"No!" Shi Ji refused. "Such a supreme treasure, Junior Brother Changqing should keep it for his own protection."

At this moment, Tong Tian spoke up, "Shi Ji, since Changqing gave it to you, just accept it."

Gu Changqing giving a treasure to Shi Ji was equivalent to giving a treasure to the Intercepting Sect.

Compared to this Merit Treasure, all the previous gifts were mere trifles. At this moment, his mindset instantly balanced out. After all, they were family.

"Master, disciple… disciple…"

With Tong Tian speaking, Shi Ji found it difficult to say anything else.

Seeing that Shi Ji still didn't want it, Tong Tian smiled and said, "Don't worry, this kid has at least four or five Merit Treasures. One Merit Saint Garment is nothing."

"I…"

Shi Ji was shocked by Gu Changqing's generosity, and at the same time, quite speechless.

Gu Changqing directly placed the Merit Saint Garment into Shi Ji's hand and said with a smile, "We're family, why be so polite!"

"Thank you, Junior Brother Changqing."

Shi Ji bowed slightly to Gu Changqing, then added, "From now on, should you ever have a need, Shi Ji will brave any danger without hesitation."

Although the Merit Treasure was not an offensive weapon, it was a supreme defensive treasure.

No one could attack a person possessing a Merit Treasure; that would be disrespecting the Heavenly Dao.

In the Primordial World, a Merit Treasure was equivalent to a death-exemption medallion.

What Gu Changqing gave her was not merely a treasure, but a life!

No, many lives!

How could she not be eternally grateful to Gu Changqing?

To speak of any ulterior motives was simply ridiculous!

Even if Shi Ji sold herself for ten times her worth, she wouldn't be worth a single Merit Treasure!

At this moment, Tong Tian added, "If Shi Ji has no urgent matters these days, she can stay and cultivate in Biyou Palace."

There was no such thing as unprovoked kindness in the world. Gu Changqing only gave gifts to this master and disciple. If he had no intentions, how could that be?

After all, it was their first meeting.

Shi Ji was not only the moral beacon of the Intercepting Sect but also its beauty.

Wasn't this intention obvious?

As a master, how could he not help fulfill such a wish?

"As you command, Master."

Shi Ji Niangniang was secretly pleased. Being able to cultivate in Biyou Palace was a stroke of good fortune!

As for Tong Tian's ulterior motives, Shi Ji Niangniang didn't even consider them. How could Junior Brother Gu Changqing, with his array of powerful treasures, possibly fancy her?

"Master, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."

Gu Changqing didn't have as many schemes as Tong Tian. For heaven's sake, giving her ten billion Merits was purely out of pity for Shi Ji Niangniang's tragic fate.

If he stayed in Biyou Palace any longer, would he really have to listen to Tong Tian's sermons?

The host has rewritten Shi Ji Niangniang's fate, rewarding ten billion Merits.

Gu Changqing: Is Shi Ji Niangniang's fate really that important?

Is the System addicted to spending, or is there more to Shi Ji Niangniang's story?