Chapter 484: Nu Qinghui

Chapter 484: Chapter 484: Nu Qinghui

"Have I seen her?" Zhong Shan frowned, pondering. If Qianyou said he had seen her, then he must have. It had to be from his own experiences he had shared with her. But who could live up to such a perfect description? Suddenly, a beautiful figure flashed in Zhong Shan's mind.

Gu Qianyou, being a highly intelligent woman, immediately guessed from Zhong Shan's brightening eyes that he had remembered.

"Big flirt, your eyes light up when you think of beautiful women!" Gu Qianyou teased.

Zhong Shan looked at Gu Qianyou and chuckled helplessly. How could he explain? Nonetheless, he took her playful reproach in stride, appreciating these moments that added flavor to life.

"But I never expected that Nian Youyou's master, Nu Qinghui, would be the leader of the Seven Star Hall," Zhong Shan remarked, sighing.

Nu Qinghui, Nian Youyou's master, was the woman whose bell could shatter the souls of a million soldiers during the conflict with the Great Bright Empire.

"I didn't expect it either. But there's something even more surprising," Gu Qianyou suddenly said.

"There's more?" Zhong Shan asked, intrigued.

"I also saw Zi Xun," Gu Qianyou revealed.

"Elder Zi Xun?" Zhong Shan was slightly surprised. He picked up a cup of tea, trying to hide a hint of melancholy in his heart.

Elder Zi Xun, or Zi Xun Fairy, had a complex connection with him. After the Longmen Conference, she had accidentally become involved with him. Later, she recommended him as an elder to the Kaiyang Sect, leading him to Shenzhou. They had met again near the Yuheng Sect at an immortal's remnant, where he had given her a fairy rose.

"Yes, and do you know? Zi Xun is actually Nu Qinghui's daughter," Gu Qianyou said.

"Pfft!" Zhong Shan sprayed his tea in shock. What? Her daughter? Nu Qinghui's daughter? Nian Youyou's senior sister?

Zhong Shan stared at Gu Qianyou, utterly incredulous.

"But, it should be her daughter from a previous life," Gu Qianyou quickly added.

"Previous life?" Zhong Shan didn't understand.

"Zi Xun is Nu Qinghui's daughter from her previous life with the Holy Emperor. Now, Nu Qinghui is the reincarnated version of herself," Gu Qianyou explained.

"Uh, this is so complicated," Zhong Shan said, puzzled.

"Yes, and for some reason, Zi Xun seems unwilling to acknowledge her as her mother, even as a reincarnation," Gu Qianyou said after some thought.

"Since it's not her previous self, Zi Xun might be resistant. But this means Zi Xun is the Holy Emperor's daughter, a princess?" Zhong Shan pondered. Gét latest novel chapters on nov(e)lbj/n(.)c/om

"Yes, but she refuses to accept it. I don't know why, but Zi Xun seems very averse to both Nu Qinghui and the Holy Emperor," Gu Qianyou said.

"The affairs of the previous generation are always filled with complexity," Zhong Shan sighed.

"However, Nu Qinghui did teach me some incredibly wondrous spells and cultivation methods not of this world," Gu Qianyou said, smiling.

"Not of this world?" Zhong Shan raised an eyebrow.

"Yes, it seems Nu Qinghui brought them back from the underworld, and their effects are extraordinarily powerful," Gu Qianyou said excitedly.

"That's good to hear," Zhong Shan nodded.

"There's only six months left. I wonder if the Holy Emperor will succeed," Gu Qianyou suddenly said, her expression turning wistful.

"Creating a new world is a monumental feat. Even if it doesn't succeed, it will be remembered throughout history. Moreover, opening a new world requires pioneers. If no one dares to try, it will never succeed," Zhong Shan said.

Gu Qianyou nodded thoughtfully, appreciating Zhong Shan's perspective on this historic endeavor.

"Mm!" Gu Qianyou exhaled deeply.

"Being too rigid?" Mr. Shui Jing replied with a self-deprecating smile.

"No, it's being too upright. Do you know that being overly rigid can harm both yourself and others?" Zhong Shan said.

"You possess world-shaking strategies and an unparalleled ability to foresee events, but you often overlook yourself, striving to maintain a perfect image. You must understand that no one is perfect—not me, not the Holy Emperor, and not you," Zhong Shan said earnestly.

"Maybe so. As long as she isn't hurt, it's fine," Mr. Shui Jing said with a bitter smile.

"Your fear of hurting her is what causes her deeper pain," Zhong Shan said.

"Then what should I do? You are the expert," Mr. Shui Jing asked, eager for guidance.

Zhong Shan smiled wryly. How had he become an expert?

Gu Qianyou, standing nearby, couldn't help but laugh. Indeed, with everything Zhong Shan had accomplished over the years, it was hard not to see him as an expert.

"If you can ease her pain, I will give you this feather fan," Mr. Shui Jing said, taking out the fan.

"A feather fan?" Zhong Shan asked, curious.

"This is a Ninth Grade magical treasure," Mr. Shui Jing said.

Ninth Grade? Gu Qianyou was slightly surprised, while Zhong Shan's eyes lit up. However, after the initial excitement, he quickly looked away. Though he needed Ninth Grade magical treasures, he couldn't accept this one.

"Since you put it that way, let's talk business. I do have a method, though it's somewhat unconventional," Zhong Shan said.

When Mr. Shui Jing had mentioned their past lives years ago, Zhong Shan had been racking his brain for a solution, preparing for this day.

"Oh?" Mr. Shui Jing could tell Zhong Shan was setting terms. He didn't mind; he just wanted a solution.

"I can remove all of Liu Yanyan's pain, leaving no regrets or sorrow. She will leave with you willingly, without any attachment to the Great Mysterious King," Zhong Shan said.

"Really?" Mr. Shui Jing's eyes brightened.

"No, wait, are you planning to seal her memories?" Mr. Shui Jing frowned, a hint of reluctance in his eyes.

"Of course not. Sealing memories is a last resort, and since she's already experienced this once, the seal could break at any time. Why would I leave such a flaw?" Zhong Shan laughed.

"Really?"

"Absolutely!" Zhong Shan assured him.

"What do you want?" Mr. Shui Jing asked, slightly excited.

Zhong Shan was known for his integrity. When he made a promise, he kept it.

"I want you," Zhong Shan said, pointing at Mr. Shui Jing.

"Me?"

"Yes, your intellect," Zhong Shan confirmed.

Mr. Shui Jing thought for a moment, squinting his eyes before nodding heavily. Though he felt some resistance, his love for Liu Yanyan outweighed it.

"Alright, then follow my lead. Qianyou and I will assist you fully," Zhong Shan said, taking a deep breath and smiling.

"Hmm. You mentioned the method is unconventional? How so?" Mr. Shui Jing asked, puzzled.

"Unconventional as in a bit of scheming," Zhong Shan said, laughing at Mr. Shui Jing's startled expression.

To Gu Qianyou, Zhong Shan's smile was one of pride; to Mr. Shui Jing, it was somewhat unsettling.