If I become a saint, a celestial official will summon me to raise horses.

Chapter 896 True colors revealed
“I have no dissatisfaction with him, but I have no interest in him either. The reason I don’t let him become an immortal is because he cannot become an immortal. There are karmic causes and effects on him that you cannot see through. The Heavenly Dao’s immortal position will expose his true nature.”

Gu An looked into the distance and answered softly.

Wuxie is a manifestation of the Great Dao Emperor's fortune, and its very existence is a scheme against the Primordial Dao Emperor.

Even before becoming a saint, Gu An did not take the Great Dao Emperor seriously, so he would not interfere with Wu Xie's growth. However, if Wu Xie went to the Heavenly Court, it would be a disaster for Wu Xie.

Of course, Wu Xie himself was not interested in becoming an immortal. What he cared about was Wu Shi's attitude towards him. He wanted what others had. He could refuse, but he couldn't be without.

An Zizai's expression changed drastically upon hearing this.

Has the true nature been revealed?

Could it be that the calamity that our master spoke of back then was truly without evil?

An Zizai fell silent, digesting his master's words.

Gu An did not disturb him and continued to look down at the world. He would soon be leaving the Heavenly Spirit World, and what appeared before his eyes were bits and pieces of the past.

Although he felt a pang of emotion, he was not reluctant to leave. Even if he left, he could come back whenever he wanted. However, once he left, he would live in another world for a long time.

"Grandmaster, what do you think I should do to comfort him?" An Zizai asked cautiously.

After spending so many years together, his feelings for Wu Xie had deepened, and even if Wu Xie truly became a scourge, he would find it difficult to deal with.

Gu An turned to look at An Zizai and asked, "If you were to become the Lord of Nothingness, would you be willing to take on this responsibility?"

If An Zizai were in charge, he would inevitably favor Wuxie. At that time, Wuxie would get everything he wanted, and naturally he would no longer be resentful.

However, upon hearing this, An Zizai was immediately filled with fear and trepidation. He knelt down and said urgently, "Grandmaster, you can't abandon me! Wuxie will never be as good as you in my heart. I want to stay by your side and serve you!"

This was his honest opinion. Without Gu An, he wouldn't have everything he has now, and he would never have met Wu Xie.

He will always be grateful to his master and never want to leave him.

Moreover, he knew that following his master was the right path.

Gu An looked at An Zizai and asked with a smile, "Is that really what you think?"

An Zizai nodded and said, "That's really what I think."

"Then you should choose a suitable person to take charge of Wushi, since it's impossible for everyone to follow me."

"Grandmaster, how can you be so sure that your disciples are unwilling to follow you?"

An Zizai hesitated for a moment, then said seriously, "There are so many disciples who stay in the Wushi Dao Temple. The fact that these disciples do not go out to explore shows that they have a steadfast heart in pursuing the Dao."

Gu An planned to leave the Heavenly Spirit World because he wanted to live in a different environment, so he couldn't bring too many people with him. But after hearing An Zizai's words, he suddenly had another idea.

He smiled, finding the new idea quite good and interesting.

"From now on, you can go and ask your disciples. When the time comes, I will leave with all the disciples who want to follow me. You must tell them that once they leave with me, they will never be able to come back."

Gu An looked at An Zizai and chuckled softly. An Zizai was overjoyed to hear this, as long as her master agreed.

He immediately thanked Gu An on behalf of the other disciples, and then left in a hurry.

Gu An stood on the cliff and watched for a while before disappearing from sight.

On that day, news spread that the Patriarch was leaving the Heavenly Spirit Great World, attracting more and more disciples to gather together to discuss the matter.

In the days that followed, the news even reached the Nine Spirits Dynasty.

The vast majority of disciples were born on the Nine Spirits Continent, where their families and friends reside. They knew the immense impact of their ancestor's decision and could not conceal it from them.

For a time, the people of the Nine Spirits Continent were filled with fear and unease.

In less than a year, the news even spread throughout the world, causing a stir among all religions. Some were terrified, some were worried, and some were overjoyed. No matter how well Wushi did, there would always be people who were hostile and questioned him.

Three years later.

This morning.

Before Gu An even stepped out of the house, the courtyard became noisy.

"Nonsense! Get back here right now!"

An Zizai's voice came through, his tone angry.

A male voice followed, saying, "No, today I must see the Ancestral Master!"

The owner of that voice was Wu Xie.

Gu An, dressed in a black robe, straightened his clothes and then pushed open the door. As soon as he entered the courtyard, he saw Wu Xie kneeling in the courtyard, facing his door.

An Zizai stood beside Wu Xie, looking furious.

Shen Zhen sat in front of the refining cauldron, looking at Wu Xie with great interest.

Seeing Gu An leave, all three turned their gazes to him. In that instant, Wu Xie's originally firm and resolute expression suddenly turned tense.

He had just emerged from seclusion last night and was furious upon hearing that the patriarch was leaving.

He learned of this later than the other disciples. If only the second-generation disciples had known about it earlier than him, that would have been one thing, but the crucial news had already spread throughout the entire dojo.

What does this mean?
This shows that the patriarch did not think of him!
He came to the courtyard and waited for two hours before stepping inside.

An Zizai came because Shen Zhen sent him a telepathic message.

Upon seeing Gu An, An Zizai quickly bowed, while Wu Xie gritted his teeth and stared stubbornly at Gu An.

He had been a disciple of the ancestral master for tens of millions of years, and he was always nervous whenever he saw him. Any words he wanted to say would get stuck in his throat. This time, he did not want to be timid anymore, because the ancestral master was about to leave!
Gu An looked at Wu Xie and asked with a smile, "What do you want to see me about?"

Seeing Gu An smile, Wu Xie felt a sense of shame for some reason.

Could it be that his master didn't look down on him?

Thinking back, over the years, every time he met the patriarch, the patriarch would smile and nod at him.

That is why, even though he did not receive the treatment he wanted, he remained loyal to Wushi.

"I……"

Wu Xie originally wanted to express his dissatisfaction, but he couldn't say it. After a moment of silence, he said, "Master, can you take me with you? Wherever you go, I will follow you."

"Okay."

Gu An readily agreed, which surprised Wu Xie.

He thought the patriarch would ask him questions such as whether he was prepared and that he would not come back. Unexpectedly, the patriarch granted his request directly.

This made Wu Xie feel like his anger had hit a brick wall; he felt empty inside. Although he was no longer angry, he was also not happy.

An Zizai quickly said, "Grandmaster has already agreed, so step back! Don't disturb Grandmaster's rest!"

He reached out to pull Wuxie up, but Wuxie did not get up.

Gu An looked at Wu Xie and said, "Actually, you don't need to think too much. The reason I don't see you is simply because we don't share any common interests. Wu Shi is different from other sects. Wu Shi will not ignore your actions, and I myself will not interfere in Wu Shi's affairs."

Don't you share any hobbies?
This reason surprised Wu Xie greatly, and even An Zizai was stunned.

Is the reason really that simple?
(End of this chapter)