Chapter 156: Helping Chu Yao Count Money After Being Sold
"Disciple pays respects to Martial Uncle. I wonder what brings Martial Uncle here?"
Chu Yao immediately hid her precious younger sister behind her back and performed a disciple's greeting. On the surface, she was respectful, but internally, she was extremely vigilant.
She immediately sent a message to Liu Ruyan, informing her of Lin Xuan's visit.
Although she did not want to believe that Lin Xuan coveted her sister, after all, Lin Xuan was a genuine Divine Fire Realm expert.
However, the way Lin Xuan looked at her sister was too scorching, as if he wanted to eat her in one bite.
If Lin Xuan harbored evil thoughts and forcibly abducted Chu Ling'er to wipe her memory, Liu Ruyan would be the only person who could save her.
In a world where the weak were prey to the strong, it was never wrong to be a little cautious.
At this moment, Chu Ling'er also poked her small head out from behind Chu Yao, her big eyes looking at Lin Xuan with vigilance.
Her eldest sister had said that the Star Temple was very dangerous, a place where the weak were meat and the strong ate, and natural selection prevailed.
Geniuses and monsters were as common as clouds; when they saw beautiful women, they would snatch them home and lock them up, so she was told not to run around outside.
Now that Lin Xuan had come to their door on his own initiative and looked at her with such scary eyes, could it be that he wanted to abduct her?
The more Chu Ling'er thought about it, the more afraid she became, and her small face turned pale.
She had always grown up under the protection of her family and had never encountered such a situation before.
Chu Ling'er regretted it very much; if she had known Lin Xuan was a bad person, she would not have opened the formation.
"Ahem!"
Lin Xuan was struck by Chu Ling'er's cute little movements.
Seeing Chu Ling'er's expression gradually turning terrified, Lin Xuan realized with hindsight that he had lost his composure. Thus, he coughed lightly, withdrew his gaze, and revealed a smile like a "spring breeze."
"It is nothing major; I just felt like moving around after being quiet for too long."
"So that is the case." Chu Yao nodded in understanding, replied with a sentence, and spoke no further, her intention to see the guest off very obvious.
Lin Xuan frowned, looked at her, then looked at Chu Ling'er, feeling confused inside.
It should not be like this.
Given Chu Yao's adoration for him, should she not enthusiastically invite him inside?
Lin Xuan had it all planned out. Once Chu Yao voluntarily told him news about Gu Qing, he would then offer to accept a disciple. At that time, the two Chu sisters would definitely be grateful to him.
After all, the grace of imparting the Dao was greater than anything else.
But now Chu Yao had a cold attitude, leaving Lin Xuan at a loss. He could not possibly thicken his skin and demand to enter, could he?
Did he still want his dignity as a Divine Fire Realm expert?
"Martial Niece Yao'er, are you not going to invite me in for a cup of tea?" Lin Xuan smiled faintly.
What was dignity?
What were system rewards?
As long as he could abduct this top-quality loli who never grew up to his home, everything was worth it.
Chu Yao's heart tightened, and her charming face revealed a fervent smile.
"Of course not. I thought Martial Uncle wanted to continue comprehending the laws of heaven and earth, so I did not dare to disturb Martial Uncle."
"If there was any neglect, please do not blame me, Martial Uncle. Martial Uncle, please."
Hearing these words, Lin Xuan smiled.
It turned out she was afraid of disturbing him; it seemed he had overthought things just now.
Thinking about it, it made sense. Since Chu Yao adored him so much, how could she not let him in?
Chu Yao led him to the garden pavilion to take a seat, served spiritual tea, and began her fancy flattery.
If it were the past, Lin Xuan would definitely have enjoyed it. After all, who could refuse the adoration of an enchanting beauty?
But now, Lin Xuan only wanted to know news about Gu Qing and then abduct Chu Ling'er home.
Lin Xuan asked directly, "Do you know about Gu Qing's matter?"
Chu Yao paused in her tone, pretending to ponder for a moment. "I was not present at the time and do not know why Master was angry. Is this news very important to Martial Uncle? If it is very important, I will go ask Master right now."
Hearing this, Lin Xuan revealed a look of joy and spoke indifferently, "An irrelevant ant cannot be considered important; I am just slightly curious."
"True, Martial Uncle's Dao techniques are godlike, so naturally, you would not pay attention to a minor character." Chu Yao nodded in agreement, sneering in her heart. If it is not important, why the hell did you come over to ask?
Wanting to know yet wanting to put on airs—he really took her for a fool to be tricked.
If she did not make Lin Xuan bleed heavily today, she would write her name backward.
Lin Xuan felt uncomfortable being blocked by Chu Yao's words.
News of Gu Qing was crucially important to him; it determined whether he would let his disciple compete for the position of Divine Son and how he should lay out his plans next.
Zhimeng had already come out of seclusion, and he did not have much time left.
He had to gain enough power and influence in the Star Temple before Zhimeng came to find him. It would be best if he could gain the support of those ancestors in the coffins.
Those old immortals cared about nothing more than Gu Qing's Starry Cosmos Divine Body.
However, his second disciple, Su Yang, possessed the Solar Divine Body and the Supreme Bone.
If he could become the Divine Son and cultivate the Lunar Solar Chaos Record together with Su Qingyue, he could definitely transform into a Yin Yang Chaos Body.
A Yin Yang Chaos Body with a Supreme Bone was stronger than the Starry Cosmos Divine Body—at least, that was what Lin Xuan believed.
As long as Su Yang became the Divine Son, then Zhimeng would not be a cause for fear.
The reason he told Chu Yao it was not important was purely due to his personality.
After all, if one asked someone to do something, one would owe a favor, right?
In addition, he was at the Divine Fire Realm.
For a Divine Fire Realm expert to pay attention to a Venerable Realm cultivator was somewhat degrading to say out loud.
But who knew that Chu Yao would not follow the routine and took his words seriously?
"Sigh, sometimes it is not a good thing for the younger generation to adore me too much," Lin Xuan thought self-mockingly.
After thinking it over again and again, Lin Xuan decided to sell out his disciple. "My second disciple, Su Yang, is the most suitable candidate to be the Divine Son. However, Gu Qing is insidious and cunning, and he will use any means necessary. I am afraid he will sneak attack my disciple again..."
After listening for a long time, Chu Yao finally understood.
Between the lines, he was asking her to inquire about news, wanting to know Jiang Yu's attitude toward Gu Qing.
This made Chu Yao feel nothing but contempt.
Lin Xuan could not defeat Jiang Yu.
And he was afraid his disciple could not defeat Gu Qing and would be beheaded.
But he also wanted his disciple to become the Divine Son, so he wanted to bully the weak with his power.
Lin Xuan was truly shameless to the extreme.
Thinking this, Chu Yao pretended to take out a transmission jade to send a message. After a long while, she revealed an apologetic look.
"Martial Uncle, Master refused to tell me. I am truly sorry that I cannot help Martial Uncle."
Lin Xuan's heart sank, and his expression changed uncertainly.
"However..."
"However what?"
"Gu Qing is extremely greedy for wealth and lustful. I have some friendship with him. If the benefits are sufficient, asking him would be the same," Chu Yao stated her purpose.
Lin Xuan was stunned.
Chu Yao had a friendship with Gu Qing?
Then could Chu Yao still be of use to him?
Besides, Gu Qing was his enemy. Using treasures to pry into Gu Qing's secrets—what kind of strange maneuver was this? Could this work?
"Martial Uncle, rest assured. Gu Qing and I only have a trading relationship."
"He sells spirit pills and some treasures he does not need, while I help him purchase large amounts of monster beast flesh and blood and spirit medicines," Chu Yao explained.
Hearing this, Lin Xuan breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as Chu Yao did not like Gu Qing, it was fine.
He was just afraid she would be another Bai Suying.
"Sure enough, he is a disciple taught by that witch. He is ruthless and morally corrupt," Lin Xuan spoke disdainfully.
"Indeed." Chu Yao nodded in agreement.
Lin Xuan took out a jade box containing an ordinary Saint Fruit and said indifferently, "Take it to him. Help me find out the reason as soon as possible."
"Martial Uncle, do not worry."
Chu Yao rejoiced in her heart, but when she opened it and looked, her face immediately revealed a look of disdain.
Lin Xuan spoke so nonchalantly that she thought it was some amazing treasure, but it was just this?
Was he dismissing a beggar?
Chu Yao's expression was unsightly. She pushed the item back directly, too lazy to even pretend: "Apologies, Martial Uncle, this Martial Niece is powerless."
"Why?" Lin Xuan's expression sank.
"Does Martial Uncle think Gu Qing would lack a mere Saint Fruit? Moreover, for such a secret, would he tell me without sufficient benefits?"
Chu Yao asked in return, then added, "Martial Uncle should find someone else better qualified. I cannot handle this with one Saint Fruit."
Lin Xuan fell silent.
He certainly knew Gu Qing did not lack Saint Fruits.
He could even be certain that Gu Qing had definitely consumed Divine Medicines.
But this was just asking Chu Yao to inquire about news. Since the two had a friendship, he naturally thought a casual token would suffice.
Giving Gu Qing a Divine Medicine would be completely aiding the enemy.
But seeing Chu Yao's reaction, the two truly had no friendship, and Gu Qing was exceptionally greedy.
It seemed he had to bleed for this.
Thinking of this, Lin Xuan took out a Divine Fruit with a pained look.
Chu Yao took it this time, but she said, "Not enough."
Lin Xuan was stunned. Was Gu Qing's appetite that big?
"Martial Uncle, Gu Qing does not lack Divine Medicines or Saint Medicines, nor does he lack magic treasures or divine iron. Does Martial Uncle have any particularly precious treasures? If not, then there is basically no hope," Chu Yao said gravely.
Lin Xuan was numb.
If he did not lack Divine Medicines or Saint Medicines, then why did you take my Divine Medicine?
What did it mean to casually take the Saint Medicine as well?
If he did not know that Chu Yao adored him extremely, Lin Xuan would have suspected that Chu Yao wanted to embezzle it for herself.
"What you say makes sense." Lin Xuan agreed with Chu Yao's words.
After all, Gu Qing was not stupid. How could he casually reveal a secret concerning life and death?
Moreover, with Gu Qing possessing the Starry Cosmos Divine Body, the Star Temple would definitely give Gu Qing whatever good things they had.
Chu Yao doing this was completely for his sake, to ensure nothing went wrong.
"This is a treasure of a girl..." Lin Xuan sighed with emotion. It was a pity she acknowledged Jiang Yu as her Master; if only Chu Yao were willing to acknowledge him as Master.
Perhaps when the time was right, it would not be impossible to poach from Jiang Yu.
Lin Xuan thought of Liu Ruyan and Liu Ruyi.
Liu Ruyan had Nine-Star Talent.
Liu Ruyi had Eight-Star Talent.
Both were peerless favored daughters of heaven with the potential of Immortal Kings and Immortal Emperors.
Leaving them to Jiang Yu was a complete waste.
Thinking like this, Lin Xuan returned to reality.
What treasure should he use to inquire about news?
Lin Xuan thought it over and over. He had only one thing in his hand that Gu Qing would definitely be tempted by.
That was the Star Heart. It contained the origin of stars and could evolve into a galaxy.
Such a supreme treasure could even be used to refine a Heavenly Divine Artifact.
It could also be used to improve cultivation base and physique.
It could even be used to reconstruct a physical body.
Moreover, the reconstructed physical body would be a Star Divine Body.
If Gu Qing obtained the Star Heart, then Gu Qing's physique and strength would definitely advance further.
The more Lin Xuan thought about it, the more he did not want to give it.
But for the greater picture, he could only reluctantly part with his treasure and let Gu Qing benefit.
Lin Xuan's heart was bleeding as he slowly pushed the jade box in front of Chu Yao.
"Star Heart..."
Chu Yao opened it and looked, immediately exclaiming aloud, wild with joy in her heart.
"Yes, it is yours." Lin Xuan emphasized the words "it is yours" particularly heavily.
The meaning was obvious: he only wanted the news. As for whose hands the Star Heart fell into, it did not matter.
Chu Yao expressed that she understood and guaranteed she could ask clearly. Looking at Lin Xuan who revealed a smile, she also smiled sincerely.
Lin Xuan nodded with satisfaction, then looked at Chu Ling'er, who had been silent the whole time.
Chu Ling'er sat obediently, her small appearance soft and cute, making Lin Xuan's heart itch with the desire to pet her.
Fortunately, he held back, fearing he would scare Chu Ling'er again. Lin Xuan revealed a smile he thought was refined and gentle: "Little girl, what is your name? Have you acknowledged a Master yet?"
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