Aren't Gourds Meant to Hold Wine? Tongtian Was Dumbfounded!

Tongtian's anger had yet to subside.

But now, a barely perceptible smile also appeared on his face.

Given what Dingguang Xian and his companion had done earlier, it would have been perfectly reasonable for Gu Changqing to lash out and kill them both on the spot.

Even Tongtian could have said nothing against it.

But Gu Changqing had not.

He seemed utterly drunk, yet his mind was clearer than anyone else's.

That was why he had confined Dingguang Xian and his companion outside his cave abode, making the matter known to everyone.

Moreover, even when Duobao spoke up and told the two to leave, Gu Changqing had stopped them through some unknown, formidable means.

In the end, he had drawn Tongtian into appearing personally to deal with the matter.

Tongtian's expression all but said, "I've seen right through you, brat."

Yet Gu Changqing stood there looking as though he could not understand a word Tongtian was saying.

"Master, what's this about thunder and mercy?"

"I have no idea. I was so drunk earlier that I don't even know what happened."

Gu Changqing looked innocent, harmless to man and beast alike.

At the sight, Tongtian choked with frustration.

There he went again.

Whenever anyone thought they had seen through Gu Changqing, he always played dumb like this.

Tongtian also realized that getting anything out of Gu Changqing today would be impossible.

"Very well. If you don't know, then you don't know."

Pausing, Tongtian changed the subject.

"At the end of the day, my entrusting the Six Souls Banner to Dingguang Xian nearly cost you your life!"

"Changqing, my disciple, tell me what you would like as compensation."

His words sent an uproar through the Interception Sect.

Good heavens!

First a reward, and now compensation?

Why did all these good things fall into Gu Changqing's lap alone?

But on second thought, had they been in his place, they would probably have long since become departed souls beneath the Six Souls Banner.

Such good fortune was truly beyond their reach, however much they envied it.

Watching this, Duobao also looked thoughtful.

He could sense that their master seemed to value Gu Changqing more and more.

After all, only those the sect leader valued would generously receive all sorts of treasures, opportunities, and the like.

As for Gu Changqing...

At Tongtian's words, Gu Changqing's eyes lit up, and he finally perked up.

He racked his brains, seemingly pondering what treasure he currently needed.

A moment later, he looked at the wine jar in his hand and spoke.

"Hehe, since you put it that way, Master..."

"I've heard that you have a Water-Fire Gourd. I wonder... could you give it to me?"

Hearing Gu Changqing's request, Duobao and the others rolled their eyes.

The Water-Fire Gourd?

You really have the nerve to ask, brat.

That was a supreme-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure that had grown on the Innate Gourd Vine long ago.

There had only been a handful in total, obtained by the Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, Hong Yun, Taiyi, and Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

Even Duobao did not dare dream of a treasure like that.

Yet now, Gu Changqing had actually asked for it outright?

If you drank a few more jars, would you dare ask for the Four Immortal-Slaying Swords too?

Yet, contrary to their expectations...

Tongtian did not immediately refuse.

Instead, his heart stirred, and his expression filled with surprise and delight.

The Water-Fire Gourd? Has this brat turned over a new leaf?

Has he finally realized he needs to improve his combat strength?

As the Water-Fire Gourd's owner, Tongtian knew it well.

This precious gourd contained nine heavens profound fire and nine nether profound water.

Once unleashed, its might was unparalleled, shaking heaven and earth!

Moreover, for some reason, Tongtian vaguely felt that Gu Changqing was hiding far more than he let on.

If the Water-Fire Gourd fell into his hands, he would surely put it to even more astonishing use.

Perhaps even more so than Duobao and the other direct disciples.

After pondering for a moment, Tongtian nodded.

"Very well. I have already become a Sage, so the Water-Fire Gourd is little better than nothing to me!"

"In that case, I shall bestow it upon you today!"

With a sweep of his hand, the Water-Fire Gourd appeared.

With a thought, Tongtian directly erased the divine sense imprint within the Water-Fire Gourd.

Only then could Gu Changqing take control of the treasure.

Afterward, the Water-Fire Gourd landed in Gu Changqing's hands.

For a moment, visions of interwoven water and fire unfolded, profound beyond comprehension.

Everyone stared in a daze.

Wait!

Master Tongtian, you're really giving it to him?

Isn't this a little too generous?

Since when was our master so accommodating, handing over a supreme-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure just like that?

The Outer Sect disciples went mad with jealousy.

Even Duobao and the others showed envy on their faces.

Is this really how an Outer Sect disciple gets treated?

Anyone who didn't know better would think Gu Changqing was a direct disciple-and the foremost direct disciple at that.

Duobao thought somewhat gloomily.

Seemingly noticing everyone's looks, Tongtian spoke softly.

"If any of you disciples can form a Sword Dao Killing Domain..."

"You may take your pick of my spiritual treasures as well!"

That single statement left everyone speechless.

They had already witnessed the power of the Sword Dao Killing Domain.

Even Dingguang Xian and his companion had been unable to escape it; its strength needed no explanation.

They also understood all the more clearly just how profound one's attainment in the Sword Dao had to be to wield such a technique.

Searching his heart, even Duobao could not be certain he could do it.

Comparing yourself to others really could anger you to death!

Those words also left everyone thoroughly convinced.

Then Tongtian cautioned Gu Changqing.

"Changqing, my disciple, this Water-Fire Gourd carries extremely heavy killing intent!"

"Remember, unless absolutely necessary, use this treasure as little as possible!"

Gu Changqing was admiring the Water-Fire Gourd in his hands with complete satisfaction.

Hearing this, he asked in confusion.

"Killing intent? What killing intent?"

"Can wine still taste good with killing intent in it?"

That question made Tongtian's mind briefly seize up. He could not understand what killing intent had to do with drinking wine.

But immediately afterward, he understood.

Once Gu Changqing figured out how to use the Water-Fire Gourd...

He swept his hand sharply, and the Water-Fire Gourd immediately hung upside down in the air.

"Hehe... now I won't have to carry so many wine jars around!"

"This one gourd can hold all my fine wine!"

As his words fell, an incomparably fierce force of water and fire surged forth, drawing in all things.

In an instant, the fine wines in the countless jars surged skyward, pouring into the Water-Fire Gourd in an unending stream.

This was Gu Changqing's intention.

Not only did he want to use the Water-Fire Gourd to hold wine, he was also worried that its killing intent would taint the quality of his fine wine.

Everyone was utterly dumbfounded.

They had long known that Gu Changqing behaved strangely and never played by the usual rules.

But this scene was still far too mind-blowing!

"You... stop right now!"

"I gave you the Water-Fire Gourd, and this is how you use it?"

Tongtian's eyelids twitched wildly, and he was beside himself with fury.

Unfortunately, he had already erased his imprint from the Water-Fire Gourd and could no longer control the treasure directly.

Yet even upon hearing Tongtian's frantic words, Gu Changqing remained perfectly carefree.

"Aren't gourds meant to hold wine?"

At those words, Tongtian felt as though his heart had stopped beating.