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In the blink of an eye, several days had passed. Within the Upper Realm, in the Outer Domain, deep within Land of Abandoned Celestials, with chaotic dark fog surrounding the place, there was a grand mountain range without wind. It was decorated by ancient trees without end with various ferocious beasts inhabiting this region. It was a wild place that seemed to have been untouched since the start of time.
No cultivator would dare to pass through this area. Even outside this Land of Abandoned Celestials, most would be torn apart by various powerful beasts. Moreover, miasma filled the place. If a cultivator inhales it, they could get sick from it. Furthermore, it was difficult to remove. Thus, this land became abandoned.
However, there were still a few cultivators who still went to this place to cultivate. Thus, deep within this land, there was a village with a few villagers. It was quite small but was very tranquil. In total, there were about a hundred villagers, men and women of all ages. All of them seem unremarkable but their vitality was astonishing. They were even stronger than many other cultivators.
At the entrance of this village, stood a tall and gorgeous peach tree. Each peach blossom was brilliantly radiant. They were crystal clear like jade, with World Principles seemingly coming out from it, accompanied by threads of miasma. It seemed extremely mysterious.
“Xianer has been gone for so long. I wonder how she is doing now? At that time, she said that she was leaving to resolve some things but she still has not come back yet.”
“She had that sword with her. It is unparalleled. What can’t she deal with if she just slashes using it once? Nothing to worry about. If there is, just slash again.”
At the entrance of the village, several old men were gathering together. They were either smoking or sipping tea. They all seemed extremely relaxed. However, they all looked strange. Each one seems to have some form of disability. Blind, broken or without a limb, deaf or mute.
Currently, it was a blind man who spoke. He sighed with his hands behind his back. He had been very worried about Gu Xianer, who has been away from Peach Village for such a long time. He knew she bore deep seated hatred within her. However, they were cut off from the outside world, living in seclusion here for an extremely long time. In fact, they found it conceptually impossible to leave this place. If they were not worried about her, they would not even care nor wonder about the outside world.
“Xianer shoulders the inheritance of a few of us. Even if she is in the outside world, who can harm her? She even has Lady Tao Yao’s protection. There is no need to worry about her.” An old man with a broken arm spoke this time. He smiled and was very confident about their common Successor.
“I’m not worried about that! I’m afraid of the prophecy done before she left. That she will bring back her lover” This time, it was the village head of Peach Village. He looked like a normal person, neither deaf nor mute. He also did not lack any limbs. However, those who actually knew about him, know that he does not actually possess a Soul. The thing in front of them was just a body.
Hearing such words form him immediately soured the groups’ mood. All their faces turned dark. It had to be said that it was because words out of the village head’s mouth had a special effect. Nine out of ten times, it acted like a prophecy. They call his mouth ‘crow mouth’, though it could also bring in fortunes. Naturally, hearing such a thing happen felt as though the cabbage they had grown, had been fed to the pigs.
“Someone is coming!” At this time, their expressions suddenly changed. They could feel the branches and leaves on the peach tree sway and make noises. When they looked at the mountains in the distance, they could see divine rainbows soaring through the sky towards the village.
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“Grand Master, Second Master, Third Master, Fourth Master…” At the entrance of the Peach Village, a group of three people were standing there. They were Gu Changge, Yao Yao, and Gu Xianer. They had come all the way to the Land of Abandoned Celestials.
Gu Xianer had taken the initiative to invite them to come, which Gu Changge wanted.
Although the Land of Abandoned Celestials was mired with dangers, it was not a problem for the three of them to pass through. After all, the big red big that Gu Xianer had beside her knew the way, and was familiar with the path, without a chance of getting lost.
At this moment, Gu Xianer’s brows and eyes are like a crescent moon. She was basically jumping with joy as she greeted her several Masters at the entrance of the village, one by one.
The scene further evolved with other villagers appearing, surrounding the three. They were men and women of different ages. It was an extremely lively scene. They were all happy that Gu Xianer had returned.
A few aunties even pulled her aside to ask her. Naturally, they would touch upon the topic of Gu Changge, who was beside her. Of course, it had to be what was the relationship between her and Gu Changge?
Meanwhile, Gu Changge, was standing quietly at the entrance of the village. A strange colour was flashing in his eyes as he looked at the peach tree at the entrance of the village. [It seems no different from the image in the System. Instead of having the kind of power to destroy the world, it seem to be filled with peace and tranquillity…]
As he looked at the peach tree, it was also looking at him, and was also looking at Yao Yao, who was just next to him.
[Its branches and leaves are bright and appealing, showcasing its brilliance. It also has a mysterious and profound aura to it. But… it doesn’t seem to be quite right. Although it seems to be able to feel a connection to Yao Yao, since they share the same origin, it seems like it does not know why. Like it forgot about it. Perhaps, under that heavenly tribulation, strong enough to destroy the world, it got injured and lost its memory? What’s more it seems like Yao Yao also seems to have noticed that they share some strange connection.]
“Master…” Under an unknown situation, she was worried and afraid, and hid behind Gu Changge.
“Your Master is here. It will be okay.” Gu Changge comforted. He believes in his own judgement, that this mysterious peach tree would not do anything to harm Yao Yao. [When Yao Yao makes contact with it, she might be able to improve her situation. This little girl has been worried about why she can’t seem to age and grow up.]
“Xianer, who is this boy?” After reminiscing with her several Masters, Gu Xianer was about to introduce Gu Changge to them. However, the head of the Peach Village was the first to speak. With a scrutiny in his eyes, he stared at Gu Changge up and down, as though he was seeing a wolf.
“You forgot what your Master told you. When you are outside, you have to be careful. Handsome men like him are exceptionally good at deceiving simple girls like you.” An old woman with a hunch spoke up. There was anger in her eyes, as she thought, [She went off for so long and dared to return to the village with a strange man?]
They did not directly ask about Gu Changge’s origin. After all, since Gu Xianer had personally brought him here, it would be rude of them to do so. Nonetheless, they were still hostile. Her various Masters wore different expressions, and were seizing up Gu Changge. It was as if they were guarding against a thief, fearing that he would abduct Gu Xianer away.
They were even more worried since the village head had spoken, and said that Gu Xianer would bring her lover back, and at the next moment, she really brought some man back to the village! [That bloody crow mouth! Who was the one who let him speak?]
It’s not that they do not wish to see Gu Xianer bring people back to the village. They just did not want her to be deceived.
“Xianer, are you planning to bring this man back to your mother’s house?” An old lady asked with a smile. She found this man in white to be exceptional. He was handsome and seemed to hail from a good background. In fact, he was so handsome he could rival gods. [He certainly matches her very well.]
Before she heard this, Gu Xianer was about to introduce Gu Changge. However, unable to help it, her face immediately turned flushed as she frantically waved her hands in denial. “Masters, what are you thinking? It’s not what you think…”
[Just why did my Masters and the aunties have such thoughts? What drove them to think in that direction? Could it be? That I really look like a good match for him? But… we are just cousins!]
Meanwhile, Gu Changge’s expression was filled with indifference, as he stated. “My surname is Gu. Seniors, do not misunderstand.”
“Surname Gu?” Hearing this, the village head and the others were stunned. Followingly, their expressions softened. Since both had the same surname, Gu, it means that they both hailed from the same Immortal Family. That they were overthinking.
“Yes, I’m Gu Changge. Greetings seniors.” Gu Changge nodded and greeted, without a change in his expression.
“What!?”
“Gu Changge!?”
“You’re the one… the Gu Changge who dug out Xianer’s Daoist Bone when she was a child!?” Hearing this, everyone at the entrance of the Peach Village was stunned. All their expressions changed. They thought that they had heard him wrong. Too shocked for words and were in utter disbelief.
[How dare he come here!?] The faces of the village head and her Masters were especially dark and gloomy.
*Boom!* Suddenly, a terrifying pressure emerged. It was so strong that the sky above the Land of Abandoned Celestials changed. Stars shattered, turned into dust causing the surrounding million kilometre radius to tremble. Naturally, this was done deliberately.
They were all experts whose cultivation had reached an unfathomable level. Thus, every little move they make could destroy the world.
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