Mixed in the heavens, merits and virtues become immortals

Chapter 413 He ripped out Zixuan's heart

Although Manzhou was a barbarian region, it was under the jurisdiction of the Central Plains. Half of the people here were Han and half were Miao, making the situation quite complicated. Local officials who wanted to get along with the people and understand the Miao people often faced resistance. This exclusion led many Han people to wear Miao clothing and do business here.

Gu Qing also came to the Nuwa Temple once again.

"You got him?"

The puppet grandmother, leaning on her cane, looked at Gu Qing with resentment and asked irritably.

Stealing from the descendants of Nuwa—how audacious!

"I'm the one who won her over."

Gu Qing answered with a smile.

Upon hearing this, the puppet grandmother looked at Zi Xuan. Seeing Zi Xuan's listless expression and reluctance to speak, she guessed that what Gu Qing said was probably true. Her eyes gleamed as she scrutinized Gu Qing from head to toe. Having served the Nuwa clan for thousands of years, she was a "Holy Maiden" of the Nuwa clan and could know most of the world's fates. When she looked closely at Gu Qing, she saw countless firebirds flying around, their dazzling light almost burning her eyes.

Gu Qing pointed, and a light appeared in the puppet grandmother's eyes, which healed her eyes.

What do you think of my face?

Gu Qing asked with a smile.

"A dragon's bearing and a phoenix's grace, a countenance as bright as the sun and the moon!"

The puppet grandmother looked away.

Gu Qing thought about it and realized that what he said was entirely true, and his face immediately lit up with joy.

Seeing Gu Qing's smug expression, Zi Xuan couldn't stand it. She picked up Lin Qing'er and walked towards the backyard.

Gu Qing didn't follow, but strolled leisurely through Manzhou City. Although it was called Manzhou City, the houses were mostly scattered and lacked overall planning. Although the Miao people in Manzhou were xenophobic, they didn't say anything when they saw Gu Qing's appearance and demeanor.

"Here's a bamboo cane, would you like it?"

An eight or nine-year-old child, holding a bamboo cane, tried to sell it to Gu Qing, saying, "This bamboo cane is both light and sturdy, perfect for mountain climbing. The scenery of the nearby Ling Mountain is also quite nice, but the path is difficult to walk. If you want to climb the mountain, I can guide you."

There are many legends about Lingshan in Manzhou. One person said with certainty that after he went to Lingshan, he lived in the Qin Dynasty for a period of time, and then woke up from a dream.

Gu Qing gently stroked the child's head and said, "Your name is Xia Si, right?"

The child nodded repeatedly after hearing this.

"I'll buy this bamboo cane."

Gu Qing reached out and took the bamboo cane, saying, "What I hate most are irresponsible parents!"

"Who are you scolding?"

Zixuan appeared and said, "Yeping and I both love children."

Lin Yeping is Xu Changqing's previous incarnation.

Gu Qing ignored Zi Xuan, took out money, and hired Xia Si as a guide to find food and drink in Manzhou City. While enjoying the local cuisine, Gu Qing frequently gave Xia Si tips and bought her meals, making Xia Si feel embarrassed.

“My mother said that you should earn money honestly and uprightly. I can’t accept any more money from you.”

Xia Si said.

"Your mother taught you very well."

Zixuan, who had been a mother for sixty years, was still a novice when she returned. After hearing Xia Si's words, she greatly praised her.

Xia Si was overjoyed when she heard the topic turn to her mother, and she began to introduce her mother to Gu Qing and Zi Xuan.

Xia Si's mother was named Jiang Xue, and her father was named Xia Menghan. However, when Jiang Xue was pregnant, Xia Menghan went to Lingshan to do business and never returned. After that, Jiang Xue fell ill from missing him and went blind. She also taught Xia Si well. Xia Si felt sorry for her mother's hard work and learned to make bamboo walking sticks at a young age so that she could go out and act as a guide.

"Poor child."

Zi Xuan sighed softly and, together with Gu Qing, escorted Xia Si home. "She really is quite pitiful."

Gu Qing said, "His father has already remarried."

Another marriage?

Upon hearing this, Zi Xuan's spiritual energy surged, and she began to explore the land of Manzhou. However, after searching the entire region, she still could not find Xia Sihan's whereabouts.

"The Immortal Cave in Lingshan leads to an ancient town, a paradise on earth, a dreamlike place where people can return to the past. Xia Sihan is there."

Gu Qing said briefly.

A Dream of Returning to the Soul?

Zi Xuan was certainly familiar with this magic. In the Legend of Sword and Fairy 1, Li Xiaoyao was able to travel back in time thanks to this magic. As a descendant of Nuwa, Zi Xuan was well aware of it.

"I'll go and bring him back!"

Zixuan looked towards Xia Si's house.

Gu Qing shook his head and said, "Xia Sihan won't be coming back."

Zixuan's eyes showed a hint of surprise.

"Xia Sihan has started a new family there."

Gu Qing simply said, "He couldn't stand his wife's nagging at home, nor could he stand her various orders to him, but in the ancient town, there was a girl who was completely obedient to him."

This story is like the relationship between Mei Fanggu and Min Rou in the novel "The Knight Errant". Shi Qing gave up Mei Fanggu, who was more outstanding than him, and chose Min Rou, who was obedient to him.

Upon hearing this, Zi Xuan looked at Gu Qing with surprise and asked, "You've been to the ancient town?"

Gu Qing shook her head and said, "I haven't been there, but I know about it."

This was a very strange statement, but Zi Xuan remained silent for a moment before saying, "So you took Qing'er away because I... was irresponsible..." As she made this deduction, Zi Xuan's expression gradually became complicated, and she asked, "Do you know the Guardian of the Immaculate Spring?"

In the world of Chinese Paladin, besides the Five Elemental Pearls, there is also the setting of the Nine Springs of Shennong. These Nine Springs are interconnected, and the Immaculate Spring can see the future, but at a certain price.

In the Legend of Sword and Fairy 6, Mingxiu lost her eyesight because she tried to glimpse the future.

Gu Qing smiled at Zi Xuan, remaining silent.

Seeing this, Zixuan already knew what was going on. She sighed and said, "Will things not end well for us in the end?"

"Otherwise, why would I ruin your elixir?"

Gu Qing countered with a question.

There are five endings in Chinese Paladin 3. In most of them, Zi Xuan sacrifices herself to help Xu Changqing become an immortal and repair the Demon Locking Tower. However, there is one ending where Chong Lou descends from the sky at a critical moment and repairs the Demon Locking Tower with his own strength, thus preventing Zi Xuan from dying.

After that, Xu Changqing and Zixuan were separated into immortals and mortals, Jingtian and Zixuan lived side by side and supported each other, while Chonglou began his cultivation in the mortal world.

No matter what, Zi Xuan and Xu Changqing have no future.

"I understand."

Zi Xuan let out a long breath. Originally, she had mixed feelings of "love" and "hate" for Gu Qing, but at this moment, she felt mostly grateful. As a descendant of Nuwa, she naturally knew about the mysterious fate of the world and also knew that going against fate would come at a heavy price.

Therefore, in Zi Xuan's view, Gu Qing came to her side after paying a great price, to save her fate, and also to save the fate of the Nuwa clan.

The debt of gratitude can never be repaid in a short time.

Gu Qing chuckled inwardly; this was the beginning of Zi Xuan's heart-wrenching scheme.

(End of this chapter)