Under One Person: Please Call Me Golden Flash

Chapter 20 I didn't ask, he didn't tell.

"Brother Zhao really knows me very well."

After a long while, Wugensheng finally managed to utter these words slowly and with difficulty.

Although he was trying his best to remain calm on the surface, Wugensheng's heart was already in turmoil.

Although he had publicly used the Divine Spirit at Yinghe Tower before, he had never mentioned the name Divine Spirit to anyone!

Even Gu Qiting, who had been with him the longest, only knew about his abilities, but never asked what the technique was called.

So the question is, how did Zhao Zhen know this name?

Gradually, Wugensheng's gaze toward Zhao Zhen began to change.

If before, Wugensheng was simply curious about the Golden Escape Flowing Light technique because Zhao Zhen was a disciple of Master Jin Guang, then now Wugensheng is becoming increasingly curious about Zhao Zhen himself.

"I wouldn't say that, it's just that I have my own methods."

Zhao Zhen smiled slightly, trying her best to maintain her mysterious persona.

Some things don't need to be said too explicitly; just hinting at them is enough.

The more you leave people with endless room for imagination, the more mysterious and lofty your image will become in their minds through their own imagination.

This is why some swindlers posing as Taoist priests like to only say half of what they mean.

"Brother Zhao's methods are in no way inferior to mine, a divine spirit..."

Wugensheng gave Zhao Zhen a deep look, but did not ask any further questions.

Everyone has their own secrets, and Wugensheng was no exception.

Even among the closest of friends, relentlessly digging into their secrets often leads to a falling out, especially since he and Zhao Zhen had only met once before.

"Excellent."

Zhao Zhen smiled and nodded, then turned her head to look at the man behind Wugensheng.

"Who is this?"

"My name is Quanxing, Gu Qiting."

Having just recovered from his shock, Gu Qiting quickly clasped his hands in response.

"Gu Ji Pavilion..."

A strange light flashed in Zhao Zhen's eyes.

Gu Qiting, the master of the Great Luo Cave Observation, one of the Eight Extraordinary Skills of later generations, was a family-trained sorcerer and Wugensheng's most loyal follower. He even joined the Quanxing Sect only to follow Wugensheng from beginning to end.

This is an enigmatic figure; even before his transmigration, Zhao Zhen couldn't be entirely certain what kind of magical abilities the Great Luo Cave Observation he had comprehended possessed.

However, judging from his life's cultivation goal—to see the whole picture of all things in the world—the core of this Great Luo Insight ability should mainly lie in the word "insight".

As for what Gu Jiting could actually "see" through the Daluo Cave, that was beyond Zhao Zhen's comprehension.

"Brother Zhao, do you know me?"

After noticing that Zhao Zhen's expression was somewhat unusual, Gu Jiting asked with some confusion.

He hadn't been a member of Quanxing for long, and usually just followed behind Wugensheng, never showing his face. Even among fellow Quanxing members, few recognized him, let alone Zhao Zhen, an outsider.
However, Gu Qiting's doubts were soon dispelled.

Indeed, what's so strange about someone who can see through the secret of their sect leader's abilities simply saying their own name?

"Just now, Brother Zhao was able to pinpoint the name of the sect leader, Shenmingling, which he had never mentioned to outsiders. Could it be that Brother Zhao is also a sorcerer?"

The reason Gu Qiting asked this question was because sorcerers could obtain the answers they wanted by asking within their inner vision.

For example, Zhao Zhen's whereabouts were learned by Gu Qiting during his previous inquiry in the inner world.

If Zhao is indeed a sorcerer, then his knowledge of his sect leader's secrets can be explained. "Although the old man did teach me some basic techniques of divination and divination, and I have learned some over the years, it would be far too presumptuous for him to call himself a sorcerer based on that alone."

"Oh, that's it..."

Gu Qiting nodded, not believing Zhao Zhen's words, taking it as him being modest.

After all, if the other party didn't obtain this information through inner vision divination, could he possibly possess omniscience, omnipotence, and the ability to foresee the future?

If that's the case, then what's the difference between Zhao Zhen and a deity?
"Brother Zhao, are you on your way to the Lu family to attend Old Master Lu's birthday banquet?" Wugensheng suddenly asked.

"Mm." Zhao Zhen nodded.

"Although Brother Zhao, you have not joined my Quanxing sect, after that Yuan Jingui made such a fuss at Yinghe Tower that night, the entire world of supernatural beings knows about your background."

If you were to attend the banquet as a disciple of the Quanxing Sect, you would likely face difficulties from the righteous individuals present.

“I know, but since it was an invitation from a friend and I have already agreed, what reason do I have not to go to the banquet unless my friend personally sends me away?”
As for my background, let them talk. As long as I have a clear conscience, those who attack me based solely on my origins are probably just lowly clowns. What's there to be afraid of?

"Good, what a clear conscience! Then I wish Brother Zhao a safe journey."

As for these children, Xiao Gu and I happen to be going the same way, so we'll help Brother Zhao take them to a shelter in a nearby town.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zhen glanced at Wugensheng with some surprise.

He wasn't doubting whether Wugensheng could do it, but he was somewhat surprised that Wugensheng chose not to ask anything about the tragic situation that had occurred there.

Doesn't he suspect that he did all of this himself?

Or is it because he is the leader of the Quanxing Sect and has long been accustomed to the evil deeds of the Quanxing Sect members, so he has chosen to ignore it?
Or perhaps, he and Gu Qiting had actually caught up with him long ago and had just witnessed him kill the three men in black?

Regardless of the reasons, since Wugensheng did not inquire about this matter, Zhao Zhen naturally would not waste words explaining anything further to the Quanxing Sect Leader.

"In that case, we'll have to trouble Master Wumen."

"The Gatekeeper..."

Wugensheng was slightly taken aback; this was the first time he had ever heard someone address him in such a strange way.

After all, the Quanxing group used to call him their leader directly, while the righteous people either called him Wugensheng or even the Great Demon.

Someone like Zhao Zhen is truly a first.

Watching Zhao Zhen's receding figure, Gu Qiting frowned and stepped forward to ask, "Sect Leader, everyone in the entire village has been killed, and judging from the ritual on the ground, it seems to be some kind of evil magic from Yemaoshan. Why didn't you ask him what exactly happened here?"

"Xiao Gu, do you think he did all this?"

“It shouldn’t be him. Although he smelled of blood on him just now, after getting to know him, I don’t think Zhao Zhen would do something so heinous.” Gu Jiting shook his head.

"That settles it then." Wugensheng shrugged.

"Since he didn't do it, why should we ask? Don't forget, we are Quanxing. These tragedies are very likely the work of our disciples."

If we ask and find out that this is indeed the case, then how should we, as the leader and a member of the Quanxing Sect, deal with the fact that Zhao Zhen killed our people?
So if I don't ask, and he doesn't tell, isn't that fine?

"That's true, Sect Leader, you've thought things through very well."

"Whether it's thorough or not, it's really not that great. The main reason is that I don't want to go against Zhao Zhen."

"..."

"Haha, just kidding. Let's go, Xiao Gu. After we send these kids to the shelter, we have other things to do."

"Hehe, the leader of Quanxing Sect personally sent the child to the shelter. If word got out, the righteous sects would be shocked, wouldn't they?"

"Hehe, that suits me just fine..."

(End of this chapter)