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Chapter 86: So, Do You Understand?
🕑 Added 2023-06-06 15:59:26 +0000 UTCIn the void space, Little Void sat cross-legged, immersed in meditation. Although he was within the body of Hun Tiandi, he could still cultivate.
Through the pores of Hun Tiandi's body, he absorbed the Qi of Heaven and Earth and channeled it into the void space, eventually devouring and refining it.
During his meditation, Little Void sensed something and opened his eyes. He saw another soul appearing in the void space, and it was none other than Gu He.
Curiously, Gu He looked around the void space and couldn't help but murmur, "Where is this place? How did he bring me here?"
As he surveyed the space, Gu He noticed Little Void, who was about the size of a palm. They locked eyes, and Gu He, being a novice, slowly approached Little Void.
He reached out and patted Little Void's head, inquiring with curiosity, "Hello there, little fellow. Where is this place? And who are you? Were you also captured by Hun Xiu?"
"..."
Gu He had many questions he wanted to ask Little Void. Little Void, however, touched his ear and made a gesture.
Gradually, Gu He's soul shrank and eventually became smaller than Little Void himself. Little Void held Gu He's shrunken soul in his hand.
In the end, to the horrified gaze of Gu He, Little Void swallowed him whole, murmuring, "What a foolish soul. It didn't even try to escape and willingly came to me. Truly an idiot."
...
In the living room, after dealing with Gu He, Hun Tiandi shifted his gaze to Yun Yun, who still seemed somewhat dazed. He said, "Yun Yun, I've taken care of an annoying pest. I hope you don't mind."
"N-No... I don't mind!" Yun Yun gradually snapped out of her daze upon hearing Hun Tiandi's words and quickly shook her head.
Mind or not, what difference did it make?
What could she do?
Gu He sought his own death, and she couldn't blame anyone but him.
Should she really let the entire Misty Cloud Sect bury itself along with Gu He? She couldn't bring herself to do that.
Everyone had to bear the consequences of their choices, and Gu He was no exception.
Hun Tiandi said, "That's good. I thought Yun Yun, as the Sect Master of Misty Cloud Sect, would seek revenge for this annoying pest."
"I wouldn't dare!" Yun Yun forced a bitter smile and shook her head.
Seek revenge?
Risking the destruction of the entire Misty Cloud Sect for the sake of avenging Gu He? It was unnecessary self-destruction.
Hun Tiandi continued, "Yun Yun, as far as I know, this annoying pest is not the only trouble in Misty Cloud Sect."
"If Sect Master Yun Yun needs help, I can assist you. Although I disdain crushing insignificant pests, it doesn't mean I won't take action," said Hun Tiandi.
Yun Yun quickly shook her head and replied, "No, it's fine. I can handle it myself."
"Very well," responded Hun Tiandi. "If you need help, just ask. After all, I might be staying in Misty Cloud Sect for a while."
"Okay," Yun Yun nodded without hesitation. With Gu He's death, she expected that Misty Cloud Sect would face turbulent times ahead. Having Hun Xiu's presence in her view seemed like the best option.
...
Yun Yun left the courtyard. As soon as she stepped out of Hun Xiu's residence, her smiling face immediately turned sorrowful.
Gu He's demise was no small matter, and Misty Cloud Sect would have a lot on their plate in the days to come.
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In the Elder Hall of Misty Cloud Sect, the nameplates of the elders were placed here, each one crafted from a drop of their refined blood.
As long as a person didn't die, their nameplate would continue to exist. However, if a nameplate shattered, it meant that its owner had perished.
Suddenly, the nameplate of Gu He placed in the Elder Hall shattered, alarming the elders responsible for guarding the nameplates.
The Elder Hall quickly became restless, and the elders immediately suspected that Gu He had met his demise. Combined with Gu He's previous "wail..." it immediately put Misty Cloud Sect's elders on high alert.
Elder Yun Ling, the Grand Elder, stood up at this moment, wearing a solemn expression.
He addressed Yun Yun, who was seated at the head of the hall, radiating grace and elegance, "Sect Master, the nameplate of Pill King Gu He in the Elder Hall has shattered. Do you know what has befallen to Elder Gu He?"
The gazes of many elders in the hall turned toward Yun Yun. Yun Yun nodded slightly and replied, "Gu He has fallen."
"What?" Although the elders had already inferred Gu He's demise upon hearing about the shattered nameplate, hearing it confirmed by Yun Yun still proved difficult to accept.
Gu He, the Pill King, a sixth-grade alchemist, a Dou Wang powerhouse—how could he have fallen so easily?
Moreover... it seems that it happened within Misty Cloud Sect itself. This matter was too sudden, catching everyone off guard. Gu He's fall on their own territory, what kind of situation was this? What had happened?
Elder Yun Ling felt a slight surprise within his heart, but quickly regained his composure and continued, "Sect Master, hearing your certainty about Elder Gu He's demise, I assume you know something?"
Upon hearing Yun Ling's words, the elders also looked towards Yun Yun.
Yes!
When Gu He's nameplate shattered, they had only speculated about his demise. But the Sect Master's affirmation meant she must know something they didn't. There must be some insider information!
Yun Yun didn't hide anything and spoke directly, "Yes, I indeed know why Gu He fell. He offended someone he shouldn't have offended, and that's why he met his demise."
"The news of Gu He's fall doesn't need to be concealed. We can spread it openly and tell the truth."
"This..." Elder Yun Ling was bewildered and confused.
The many elders in the hall were also bewildered and confused, looking at each other in astonishment. Was this the end of it?
Gu He was, after all, an elder of Misty Cloud Sect, someone who had made significant contributions to the sect. Now he had fallen just like that. And Misty Cloud Sect seemed to be doing nothing, without any intention of seeking revenge.
Was this really acceptable? Wouldn't it dishearten everyone in Misty Cloud Sect?
An elder stood up and said, "Sect Master, Elder Gu He has fallen. Shouldn't we do something? Shouldn't we avenge Elder Gu He?"
"Yes! Sect Master, shouldn't we seek revenge for Elder Gu He?"
"..."
...
Someone spoke up, and more and more elders joined in at this moment.
"Silence!"
Yun Yun's voice carried a hint of determination as she spoke, resonating throughout the entire hall. The previously noisy hall immediately quieted down.
Silence filled the hall.
Yun Yun then continued, "Gu He offended someone he shouldn't have, and that's why he fell.”
“This person is someone both Gu He and Misty Cloud Sect cannot afford to offend. If we insist on seeking revenge for Gu He, it would lead to the demise of the entire Misty Cloud Sect."
"So, do you understand?"
