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

"Miss Sanhua? Why do you suddenly bring this up?"

Gu Xiu's change of topic was extremely abrupt, and even the eloquent Wan Mingzhao was a little confused by his question.

But soon, he suddenly revealed an ambiguous smile and jokingly said:

"There were rumors before that you, Little Friend Gu, were able to secure two beauties in Beiming, causing two Supreme Beings to fight over you out of jealousy. Previously, I thought that with Little Friend Gu's single-minded pursuit of the Tao, the rumors were probably false."

"Now it seems that there is really no smoke without fire."

"Even though I'm in Zhongzhou, I still think of your little girl."

This smile made Gu Xiu feel a little uncomfortable.

However, thinking about his own purpose, although he felt a little uncomfortable, Gu Xiu did not refute anything in the end. He just asked, "So, Suling Palace and Sanhua Niangniang have some connection?"

“Of course there is some overlap.”

Wan Mingzhao nodded. "In order to understand the path to immortality, the Three Flowers Lady did indeed travel around Zhongzhou for a long time. She also visited our Suling Palace. Moreover, she had a very good relationship with our former Suling Palace Master. The two of them often sat together and discussed the Dao."

These words made Gu Xiu's eyes light up immediately.

Since arriving in Zhongzhou, Gu Xiu has never forgotten what he promised Mu Nange in Beiming, which was to help her find the records of the Xuanming Holy Body by the Three Flowers Goddess.

Just a pity.

Sanhua Niangniang is a person who does things in an unconventional way, and it has been some time since then. Even in the Taihang Academy with countless books, Gu Xiu did not find many clues about Sanhua Niangniang's notebook. He asked this question just with a try-it attitude.

I didn't expect that the other party had a close relationship with Suling Palace back then.

"I wonder if Lady Sanhua left anything in your Suling Palace?" Gu Xiu asked, suppressing his inner excitement.

"The things left behind?" Wan Mingzhao raised an eyebrow. "Gu Xiaoyou, are you trying to retrieve the things left behind by the Three Flowers Goddess as a gift for the beautiful wife of the Hehuan Sect?"

"I guess so." Gu Xiu nodded.

"Tsk tsk tsk, I didn't expect that little friend Gu is such a thoughtful person." Wan Mingzhao said jokingly, then nodded.

"The Three Flowers Goddess had a very close relationship with our Suling Palace Master. She often lived in our Suling Palace during her time in Zhongzhou. She left behind quite a few relics, and they are all in Suling Palace. We have even preserved the Three Flowers Goddess's former residence."

"I wonder what the remaining things are?" Gu Xiu asked.

"That's quite a lot." Wan Mingzhao thought for a moment, "There are paintings, flowers, houses, and even magic weapons that I have refined."

"Nothing else?" Gu Xiu asked.

"Something else?"

"Like secret manuals of martial arts?" Gu Xiu asked. He didn't directly ask about notes or something like that.

Just a pity.

The other party didn't even think about it and just shook his head: "No."

"No?" Wan Mingzhao nodded affirmatively:

"If you're talking about other things, even her portrait, we have them in Suling Palace, but we don't have secret manuals of martial arts. After all, our Suling Palace and the Hehuan Sect have completely different paths, so there's no need for her to leave these things behind."

"Not only are there no manuals on the techniques, but not even a single word of writing has been left behind."

Seeing Gu Xiu's surprise, Wan Mingzhao said, "I'm not lying to you. In her time, the Three Flowers Goddess was proficient in everything from music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. She lived in our Suling Palace for a long time and actually created many works of calligraphy. But then she left for a while, and when she returned, she burned all the calligraphy and paintings she had left behind."

"Burned?" Gu Xiu was surprised.

"Yes, it was burned, not a single word was left."

"why?"

"I don't know. It's a long time ago, but I heard my master talk about it when I was young."

"what?"

"My master said that the Three Flowers Goddess encountered a great calamity in her life. She became disheartened and planned to ascend to heaven and leave. Before leaving, she wanted to completely sever all worldly ties, so apart from the necessary inheritance she left behind in the Hehuan Sect, everything else was burned."

As soon as these words came out, Gu Xiu frowned.

The clue is broken again?

If she was determined to sever all worldly ties and burn all written words, wouldn't that mean that even if she had written that notebook, the second half would have been burned long ago?

"Actually, if you are interested in the deeds of Sanhua Niangniang, which may be difficult for others, it is actually not that difficult." Wan Mingzhao suddenly said.

Gu Xiu was puzzled: "What does this mean?"

Wan Mingzhao smiled a strange smile and uttered four words:

"Tianyuan Sword Sect."

Tianyuan Sword Sect?

Is there any relationship between Sanhua Niangniang and Tianyuan Sword Sect?

Gu Zheng was about to ask more questions, but Wan Mingzhao had already put away his smile and drank the last sip of his wine:

"Friend Gu, we've already talked for long enough. If there's anything else you want to discuss, you can wait until you join my Soul Tracing Palace and then ask slowly."

"Young Master Gu's most urgent task right now should be to give me an answer."

"after all……"

"We've been waiting for a long time."

While speaking, Wan Mingzhao glanced at the flame that was still swaying in the projection. The flame had not yet gone out, but in fact, Gu Xiu could see that while he was gathering intelligence, the actions of Suling Palace had not stopped.

The Nine Nether Soul Locking Formation is still in operation, and is even using Nian Chaoxi's immortal soul fire to speed up the operation of the Nine Nether Soul Locking Formation.

Even Gu Xiu could feel it clearly.

In this White Tiger Secret Realm, power is continuously gathering from bone pillars everywhere.

Seeing that the other party was already impatient, Gu Xiu didn't ask any more questions.

Give the answer now:

"Thank you for your kindness, Vice Sect Master Wan, but I'm used to being lazy and prefer to be alone, so I'm afraid you'll be disappointed about me joining the Suling Palace."

As soon as these words came out.

The originally harmonious atmosphere suddenly turned bone-chillingly cold at this moment. Wan Mingzhao's eyes took on a hostile look.

"I think our sincerity is sufficient. I wonder why Fellow Daoist Gu is still so stubborn?"

"Your Majesty's sincerity is indeed sufficient, and I, Gu, have gained a lot this time. To be honest, logically speaking, I really shouldn't be ungrateful." Gu Xiu spoke politely, but soon changed his tone:

"It's just a pity."

"If we have different ideals, we can only work together in vain."

"Tao?" Wan Mingzhao frowned.

"Since Vice Sect Master Wan wants to invite me and has investigated me, he should know that there is a huge difference between your sect and mine."

Disagreement?

Wan Mingzhao frowned. To be honest, he couldn't understand it. After all, his sincerity was indeed sufficient. What Gu Xiu said now made him suspect that Gu Xiu was just looking for an excuse to refuse.

But soon, he noticed.

Gu Xiu’s gaze.

Always looking at the bone pillar from time to time.

This suddenly reminded Wan Mingzhao of a problem that he had known before but had always ignored.

"You wouldn't..." Wan Mingzhao said with a strange expression, "Are you rejecting my invitation to Suling Palace because of the death of these mortals?"

Gu Xiu nodded: "Yes."

This answer.

Wan Mingzhao was stunned.

To be honest, there are indeed many rumors about Gu Xiu in the outside world, and the most special thing is that when Gu Xiu meets someone, he rarely cares about the other person's background. The most talked about thing is that Gu Xiu once became friends with some mortals.

A mortal who has absolutely no spiritual roots and is completely incapable of practicing cultivation!

In the world of cultivation, people like these are just like insignificant weeds on the roadside. Calling them ants is an understatement.

Because these people are from two different worlds.

Whether it is strength or lifespan, it is destined that there is a difference between immortals and mortals, which exists like an iron law.

But Gu Xiu is an exception.

He can chat with the most powerful sword master of the Tianyuan Sword Sect, and he can also become friends with an ordinary mortal on the street who has no cultivation and no opportunity to practice. He will even go to visit him, and when the other person dies of old age, he will personally go to pay tribute.

This is no secret. There were many rumors about this five hundred years ago.

Wan Mingzhao thought this was an extremely childish act, but he could actually understand it. After all, Gu Xiu was full of vigor and vitality at that time. It was rare for him to get to know or even establish friendship with mortals, but it was not uncommon.

Can……

That was five hundred years ago!

What about the next five hundred years?

Although no one knew what Gu Xiu experienced in the Fuyuan Forbidden Land, the fact that he had lost all his cultivation and was seriously injured after he came out showed that he must have encountered the most cruel thing, not to mention that he became a cripple and stayed in Qingxuan for three years.

Normally.

At this time, Gu Xiu should have lost the naivety he had five hundred years ago.

He should truly understand that strength is the foundation of this world, and he should also understand that the difference between immortals and mortals is not just empty talk, but a real gap between mortals and cultivators. Even if Gu Xiu still wouldn't wantonly kill mortals, when faced with a major decision, the life and death of mortals should be the least worth mentioning.

Can……

Exactly.

This thing, which should be the most insignificant thing, has now become the main reason why Gu Xiu rejected Suling Valley?

What a fuss!

After thinking this through, Wan Mingzhao's eyes flashed coldly: "If Gu Xiaoyou had any other reason, perhaps I could still understand it, but Gu Xiaoyou's reason for fooling people is a bit too perfunctory."

"Why do you think I'm just being perfunctory?" Gu Xiu asked back.

"Isn't that so?" Wan Mingzhao snorted. "Mortals are nothing more than weeds, endlessly slain and inexhaustible. Little friend Gu, you may be kind-hearted and unwilling to take action against these mortals, but now faced with such a choice, you bring up the issue of life and death. Don't you think that's ridiculous?"

"Is it funny?" Gu Xiu was silent for a while, then raised his head and looked at Wan Mingzhao:

"You regard the common people as straw dogs, but I believe that ordinary people can also shine."

"To achieve the goal, any means justify it. There is nothing wrong with that."

"But to achieve their goals, they wantonly slaughtered mortals, even using them as materials for their formations."

"And Mr. Gu's way..."

“Completely different!”