Chapter 133: Take It, Take It, All Yours
"Do you intend to make an enemy of my Star Temple?" Jiang Yu's voice was cold.
Originally, she had no intention of involving herself in this mess.
Just as she once stood by and watched Lin Xuan being killed, she had planned to remain a bystander again.
To respect others' fates, let go of the obsession with saving people — let flowers bloom into flowers, and trees grow into trees.
After all, she and Lin Xuan were merely fellow disciples, nothing more.
There was some familiarity between them, but not much.
Jiang Yu had no fondness for this "sworn sibling" nonsense; in fact, she found such behavior utterly repulsive.
Yet Lin Xuan had repeatedly tested her patience.
He had ignored her attitude toward him, bullied Gu Qing, and spoken ambiguous words that crossed the line.
Now he even dared to threaten the Star Temple's Divine Maiden — as if her position as Hall Master meant nothing.
No matter how good her temper was, even she could no longer tolerate it.
"I…"
Seeing Jiang Yu's icy gaze, Lin Xuan felt a sharp pain in his heart.
Had he hurt her that deeply in the past?
But back then, he was the one who had been wronged — he wished he could kill Zhi Meng himself. Why couldn't Jiang Yu forgive him?
After a moment's silence, Lin Xuan gave a bitter smile. "Junior Sister, I'll join the Star Temple."
He harbored resentment toward the Star Temple.
After being reborn, Lin Xuan had intended to sever all ties with it.
But now that Jiang Yu refused to help him, revenge was out of reach — he couldn't even step through the Temple's gates.
If Zhi Meng learned of his existence, she might summon those old monsters to deal with him.
Lin Xuan prided himself on being unrivaled among peers, able to look down upon all within the Divine Fire Realm.
But as a former Divine Son of the Star Temple, he knew full well how deep its foundations ran.
Those elders beyond the Divine Fire Realm — he had no confidence in facing them.
Thus, only one path lay before him: to become an elder of the Star Temple.
"Hall Master, I believe his intentions are impure. Allowing him to join could bring endless trouble. Besides, our Temple doesn't need anyone from the Divine Fire Realm," Gu Qing said, poking Jiang Yu's arm and feigning worry.
In truth, he didn't care whether Lin Xuan joined or not. Either way, he would find a chance to eliminate him.
He only said this to observe Jiang Yu's reaction.
"Impudent…"
Before Jiang Yu could respond, Lin Xuan's fury exploded the moment he saw Gu Qing touch her.
Gu Qing, however, merely smiled.
He had heard plenty about Lin Xuan's scandals from Chu Yao during idle alchemy sessions.
It was said Lin Xuan had "younger sisters" all across the realms — a true maniac for collecting them, indulging in the faintly ambiguous affection between siblings.
This bastard must have treated Jiang Yu as one of them too.
If that was the case, then Gu Qing had no reason to be polite. Time to serve him some "tea."
"Hall Master, look at him — he's using his power to bully others…"
Gu Qing tugged at Jiang Yu's sleeve, instantly turning into a delicate "white lotus." His entire demeanor shifted — weak before the strong, strong before the weak — adaptable and cunning, a man destined to achieve great things.
"You…"
Seeing Gu Qing's frightened act, Jiang Yu's expression was indescribable. She wanted to speak but stopped, her face complicated, her eyes full of disdain.
Who would've thought that the usually arrogant brat could act this well?
What a little drama king… Jiang Yu's beautiful eyes softened helplessly, though inside she was quite pleased.
After waiting so long, Gu Qing had finally come to her for help.
They exchanged a few words through sound transmission. Gu Qing hesitated briefly before giving a nearly imperceptible nod.
A deal was struck. When they turned their gaze back to Lin Xuan, their expressions were filled with open disgust — as if he were an annoying fly.
Lin Xuan felt his heart torn apart by their looks. He couldn't understand how things had turned out like this.
Gu Qing was the disciple of his mortal enemy — how could Jiang Yu let him touch her?
Shouldn't she be helping him fight against Zhi Meng instead?
"I'll allow you to join the Star Temple. Handle your entry application yourself," Jiang Yu said flatly, ignoring the look on his face.
"Junior Sister, he…" Lin Xuan was dumbfounded. How could she not see through such blatant manipulation?
Could it be that Jiang Yu had betrayed him and chosen to collude with Zhi Meng?
Lin Xuan stared at her. She was still as beautiful as ever — divine in appearance, like a celestial goddess descended from the Ninth Heaven.
Her eyes were tender as flowing water, a gaze that could make anyone lose themselves completely.
But now, all of that gentleness was directed toward Gu Qing.
Could Jiang Yu have been deceived by Gu Qing's honeyed words?
The thought made Lin Xuan feel suffocated. He could not accept that Jiang Yu had turned her affections elsewhere.
It hurt — unbearably so.
"Silence!"
"Lin Xuan, mind your own affairs. From beginning to end, you and I have only ever been fellow disciples — nothing more."
Jiang Yu's tone was sharp and severe.
Smart as she was, how could she not see through Lin Xuan's thoughts?
Even if something did exist between her and Gu Qing, what business was it of Lin Xuan's?
She lived freely and unrestrained, while Lin Xuan's forced "sibling bond" and self-imposed affection disgusted her deeply.
It was like being stuck with an unwanted leech — revolting and impossible to shake off.
"Tch…" Gu Qing clicked his tongue inwardly, secretly relieved.
Good thing he had come out of seclusion in time, before Lin Xuan and Jiang Yu grew too close. With Lin Xuan's kind of destiny, wouldn't he have rampaged through the Star Temple unchecked?
Now things were different — Lin Xuan had lost before he even began.
Without Jiang Yu's hidden support, he would be much easier to deal with.
Thinking of this, Gu Qing decided that once he returned, he would curse Lin Xuan using the Calamity Black Dragon.
He didn't expect much — after all, Lin Xuan was a Child of Fate blessed with a system — but trying wouldn't hurt.
After Lin Xuan left, Jiang Yu frowned slightly. "Why did you agree to keep him in the Temple?"
"He's troublesome to deal with, and since you refused to act against him, I had no other choice," Gu Qing replied, visibly frustrated.
Driving Lin Xuan out of the Star Temple might seem like the wise choice.
But given that Lin Xuan was a Child of Fate, letting him roam unchecked would only allow him to grow stronger. It was better to keep him where they could watch him.
And with Jiang Yu protecting him, Lin Xuan wouldn't dare make a move against Gu Qing anyway.
"Fine, do as you like," Jiang Yu said with a faint smile, then added, "But don't you dare go back on your promise, or I'll be angry."
"Hall Master, with your boundless cultivation, peerless beauty, and pure spirit, how could someone like me ever be worthy of accompanying you across the world?"
Jiang Yu had demanded that he accompany her on her outings for a full year — which to Gu Qing felt like a punishment.
He truly couldn't understand why she insisted on having him go with her.
"Such a glib tongue!"
Hearing his exaggerated flattery, Jiang Yu's tender eyes shimmered like starlit water, clearly showing her good mood.
Shopping with her disciples was enjoyable, but they often understood her too well — it lacked a certain spark.
Gu Qing, however, was different.
He understood nothing, often looking dazed while following her around. When she was in a bad mood, teasing or scolding him a bit always made her feel better.
"You brat, don't be ungrateful. There will be plenty of benefits for you if you accompany me."
Seeing Gu Qing's sullen face, Jiang Yu grew displeased.
"Do you want to refine Divine Pattern Pills?"
"Do you want to learn artifact forging, talisman crafting, array formation, or star divination?"
"Would you like to discover rare treasures, cultivation techniques, or divine arts?"
As Jiang Yu's alluring red lips moved, Gu Qing's heart stirred violently.
Indeed, following Jiang Yu was a fortune beyond measure.
She had survived sixteen Great Chaotic Extinctions without perishing — a being who had lived through seventeen epochs, the ultimate schemer of survival.
He definitely wanted to cling tightly to her "golden thigh" and never let go.
But for now…
"Hall Master, could you return the Phoenix Undying Divine Herb to me?"
Before, without a spatial world, keeping it on him was a waste.
Now, with the Ruyi Space, planting the Phoenix Undying Divine Herb within it might allow it to evolve — perhaps into an Immortal Herb, or even an Innate Spiritual Herb under the nourishment of Primal Chaos Energy.
Jiang Yu paused, sighing helplessly as she rubbed her forehead. "You little rascal… fine, fine — take it, take it, all yours."
She flicked her wrist, tossing over a dozen light spheres toward him. Among them was not only the Phoenix Undying Divine Herb, but also two additional divine medicines.
One was the Xuanqing Enlightenment Tea.
The other, the Tianyuan Divine Tree.
The rest were all saint-grade herbs.
Gu Qing froze for a moment, then quickly accepted them with delight.
Truly befitting a supreme powerhouse — he had only asked for one herb, yet Jiang Yu casually tossed him a pile of divine and saint medicines as if they were mere weeds.
Her generosity was simply unmatched.
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