I have been bound in a forbidden place for five hundred years. Why are you crying when I am a casual

Chapter 248 You said you are the owner of Tingyuju?

"How are you, Fellow Daoist Shi?"

As soon as Gu Xiu finished speaking, the Xiaoyao Pei and the Duxian Sword, which had been guarding in front of the broken porcelain pieces, instantly appeared in front of Gu Xiu.

He was extremely alert, looking like he was ready to fight alongside Gu Xiu at any time.

And not far away.

The little black monkey and Shattered Star were also prepared and ready to go to war at any time.

They can see it.

The person who came into the yard.

Very strong!

Although his hair was gray and his body was covered in blood, and he looked obviously seriously injured, the Four Spirits did not dare to be careless at all.

Because this person is the strongest person under the Supreme Qingxuan.

Shi Siling!

However, Shi Siling did not notice the four spirits' vigilance, because at this moment, all her attention was on Gu Xiu.

His eyes were filled with disbelief: "Gu Xiu? It's really you?"

"It's me." Gu Xiu nodded.

"What are you doing here?" Shi Siling asked curiously, "What is your relationship with the owner of this place?"

"The owner of this place..."

"Huh? You...you are..." Before Gu Xiu could finish his words, Shi Siling suddenly widened her eyes and asked in disbelief:

"I detected spiritual energy fluctuations in you. Could it be that you can practice now?"

"Yeah." Gu Xiu nodded.

He had just nodded when he saw Shi Siling step out and come to him in an instant. Her small white jade-like hand immediately grasped Gu Xiu's arm.

Gu Xiu frowned slightly and quietly held a piece of finger bone in his hand.

But soon, Gu Xiu stopped.

Because Shi Siling beside him did not attack him, but only used spiritual energy to explore his body. After a moment, he exclaimed:

"It's actually true! You actually started practicing again. Even though you're only at the Foundation Establishment Stage, you actually broke through and then stood up again, embarking on the path of cultivation again?"

"This is simply a miracle. Your Dao platform collapsed, your Qi Sea and Dantian were completely destroyed, and even your Qi source has dissipated. There is no possibility of re-cultivating!"

"How did you do this?"

Shi Siling is an arrogant and conceited person.

Because of her broad knowledge and sufficient strength, she can always remain calm and composed among her fellow sisters.

But at this moment.

This usually calm woman's face was filled with shock and disbelief.

Gu Xiu...

Is it really possible to cultivate again?

"It's just a coincidence and luck." Gu Xiu replied calmly.

Shi Siling was still unbelievable:

"This is definitely not just a fluke. I carefully studied your situation. There is no chance of you rising again."

"Now you can practice again, and even reach the foundation-building stage. This is not something that can be achieved by ordinary opportunities."

"It's just strange. Your Dantian Qi Sea seems to have special power restrictions, which prevents me from investigating the specific situation."

"Strange, really strange. With your spiritual source cut off, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth should no longer be available to you. In this situation, how could you possibly cultivate again..."

She was confused and extremely curious.

Hoping to find the answer.

But soon, Shi Siling's face suddenly turned pale, a trickle of blood flowed from the corner of her mouth, her body was shaky, but she still held on to Gu Xiu in a hurry.

Only then did he manage to steady himself.

No falling.

However, Gu Xiu frowned slightly when he saw Shi Siling, who was barely standing by her own strength.

"The backlash of this Zha character is so terrifying. It's constantly draining my life essence." After a few breaths, Shi Siling seemed to have suppressed the injury again. Then he said to Gu Xiu:

"I'm injured now. If I don't focus on suppressing my injuries, my lifespan will be depleted even faster. So I may not be able to take you back to the sect immediately."

"Return to the sect?" Gu Xiu frowned.

Shi Siling nodded and said:

"You were unable to cultivate before, and ultimately felt like an outsider in Qingxuan. Leaving the sect would have been a good thing for you. But now that you've embarked on the path of cultivation again, even though your cultivation is still very low, the sect can't be so cruel as to refuse to accept you."

"Don't worry, once my injuries stabilize, I will take you back to the sect. Just tell the Supreme Lord when the time comes. You can still continue to live in your humble peak..."

Her injury was not stable, and she spoke very quickly when she said this, but the seriousness in her expression showed that what she said was not a lie, but what she really thought.

only……

"I have already abandoned Qingxuan and have no intention of returning to the sect. Fellow Daoist Shi, you don't have to worry about me." Gu Xiu said calmly.

"Do you have any resentment in your heart?" Shi Siling frowned and said without waiting for Gu Xiu to answer:

"It's normal to have complaints."

"But you've reached the summit before, so you should know it very well."

"A useless person who can no longer cultivate in this life should part ways with other cultivators and have no further connection with them."

"This may seem cruel, but in fact, it is the best choice for you and everyone else."

She regained her appearance of having grasped the truth, her face was cold, her eyes were indifferent, and her words were extremely cruel.

It seems to make some sense.

After all, a mortal who has lost his cultivation has a limited lifespan, while a cultivator's lifespan is almost immortal compared to that of ordinary mortals.

"Mortals love to make up stories about mortals and monks. Some even make up stories about fairies descending to earth and marrying mortals, but those are just stories after all."

"There's a world of difference between cultivators and mortals, whether in knowledge or lifespan. Forcing them together won't lead to a good outcome."

"You befriended countless peddlers and hawkers back then, but how many of them are still alive today? How many of them can help you? You should understand this."

"You shouldn't have any complaints."

Shi Siling spoke with a firm tone, like a teacher telling his students the correct answer.

This answer is the only answer.

Gu Xiu did not refute her words, but just listened calmly. He waited until Shi Siling finished speaking before speaking:

"What you said seems to make sense, but there are two things you overlooked."

"What?" Shi Siling was surprised.

Gu Xiu replied: "Firstly, I don't have any grudges. Whether you believe it or not, even when I abandoned Qingxuan, I never had any resentment."

"What about the second one?"

"Second, I'm not you."

Ok?

what?

Shi Siling was puzzled, but she saw Gu Xiu turn around, tie the Xiaoyao pendant that had been floating in front of him around his waist, and put the Duxian sword on his back. Then he asked softly:

"Shi Siling, what is the purpose of your cultivation?"

"Ok?"

Shi Siling didn't understand why, but she replied without hesitation: "Become stronger."

"What's the point of becoming stronger?" Gu Xiu asked.

"This..." Shi Siling was stunned and didn't know how to answer for a moment.

Fortunately, Gu Xiu did not make things difficult for her.

Just slowly opened his mouth:

"Five hundred years ago, I practiced diligently, just to make Qingxuan better, to prevent the sect from being bullied, and to keep the people I care about from being in danger."

"Now, five hundred years later, I strive to cultivate so that I can break free from all constraints, so that I can no longer be a puppet, so that I can no longer be schemed against without realizing it."

"For me, the path of cultivation is to practice and act at the same time."

“When you encounter injustice on the road, it is a form of spiritual practice.”

“Occasionally seeing joy in the world is a form of spiritual practice.”

“Even when the road is difficult and dangerous, it is also a form of cultivation.”

"Suddenly seeing the world at peace is also a form of spiritual practice."

“The road is under my feet, and the way is in front of me.”

"There may be a difference between immortals and mortals, but to me, everyone I meet on the Dao is a fellow Daoist. Since we are all Daoists, how can there be a difference between immortals and mortals?"

"But life span..." Shi Siling wanted to refute.

But just as he opened his mouth, Gu Xiu said:

"You just said that many of my old friends have long since passed away and are unable to provide me with any help. But for me, meeting, knowing, and even parting are all part of the path of cultivation."

“People we meet on the road may never appear again after we part, but there are always some people and things that make us smile when we recall them.”

"Since we are practicing cultivation and we are fellow Taoists, what does it matter if we live longer?"

Gu Xiu's tone has always been calm.

But these calm words made Shi Siling frown.

She disagreed and wanted to refute.

But thinking of what Gu Xiu had just said, that he was not her, Shi Siling finally sighed:

"It seems our paths will never be the same."

Gu Xiu wasn't interested in continuing the discussion with her. "Fellow Daoist Shi, we've said everything we need to say. If you have nothing else to say, please leave."

As soon as these words came out, Shi Siling immediately felt that the formation that she had forcibly broken was now in operation again. She even seemed to be affected by various talismans and restrictions.

It is not released, but it always exists.

Usually this happens when the owner issues an eviction order and intends to kick someone out.

only……

"Wait!" Shi Siling pondered for a moment, and finally realized: "You...what is your relationship with the owner of Tingyuju?"

"I am the owner of this place." Gu Xiu replied.

As soon as these words were spoken, Shi Siling was stunned and looked at Gu Xiu in surprise.

The owner of this place?

Gu Xiu is the owner of Tingyu Residence???

In fact, this was the first time that Shi Siling knew about Tingyu Residence. She was even outside the door just now.

In order to defend Tingyu Residence, he fought a fierce battle with the masters of Baiyu Tower.

But let's be honest.

As for what the situation is with Tingyuju.

Shi Siling really doesn't know.

The battle had already begun when she arrived. Afterwards, the junior sister who called her left in a hurry, and Bai Yulou, who had fought with her, also left quietly and quickly.

Only Shi Siling was left.

From beginning to end, I still didn't understand the specific situation of this place.

The only thing we know is that this place seems to be the residence of a Wanbao Tower worshiper. And, this Wanbao Tower worshiper is suspected to have completed the induction of the original Dao rhyme.

The former is certain.

The latter was just what Bai Yulou said. At least Shi Siling, who was not familiar with talismans, was not sure whether it was true or not.

And apart from that.

She knew no other.

She was just outside the door. After seeing Bai Yulou leave, she immediately broke the restriction in front of the door and walked in, just wanting to take a look.

What's so special about this place?

I want to see who the owner of this place is.

But now...

Gu Xiu, is the owner of this place?

Was the big fight just now because of Gu Xiu?

But then, Shi Siling suddenly became more confused. She thought of Qin Moran who was willing to sacrifice his life to defend this place.

Fifth Junior Sister...

Could it be that he has always been in contact with Gu Xiu?

Do you even have the courage to risk your life for Gu Xiu?

If that's the case...

Qin Moran was willing to risk his life for Gu Xiu, so why was he like this when facing me?

Some questions cannot be thought about too deeply.