The villain is utterly immoral; with a dragon charging right in his face, how could he possibly lose

Chapter 301 Xi Ling: Let Me Die on the Road

"Mr. Gu."

"What wind blew Young Master Gu here?"

"Welcome, Mr. Gu."

"Young Master Gu, please come in quickly."

The four beautiful women, each with their own unique charm, radiated smiles, creating a stunningly beautiful scene that made the world lose its color.

Gu Qing had always scoffed at the saying "one doesn't hit a smiling face," thinking it was just nonsense.

If you have a grudge, I won't hesitate to kill you whether you're laughing or crying.

But today, he suddenly felt that not a single word of the wise sayings left by his ancestors was superfluous.

The four beautiful women, each with their own unique charm, extended a warm invitation; it would be impolite to refuse.

Fine, let's go inside first and settle accounts with Xiling later.

"Young Master Gu, please have some tea."

"Is Young Master Gu hungry? What kind of food would you like? I'll have the chef make it right away."

The four beautiful women were very enthusiastic, their beautiful eyes smiling, like mothers-in-law looking at their sons-in-law, becoming more and more satisfied with each look.

"No need. Let Xiling come out. I need to talk to her," Gu Qing said.

"This……"

"What's wrong? Xiling, are you afraid to see me?"

The four beauties: "..."

Good heavens! This was the first time they had ever heard of such a thing, and Xi Ling was too ashamed to face anyone.

Gu Qing's ability to manage the young lady is truly remarkable.

Looking at Gu Qing, the four beautiful women's eyes were full of admiration.

Honglan covered her mouth and chuckled, "Young Master Gu is joking. It's not that Miss doesn't want to see you, but that she's in seclusion and can't spare the time."

"Seclusion?" Gu Qing frowned.

That's certainly a possibility.

It's normal for Xi Ling to go into seclusion to refine so many divine souls.

But Xi Ling isn't here, so who can he ask for the money?

Gu Qing looked at the four beautiful women and said in a deep voice, "Who sent people to follow me?"

"Young Master Gu, we mean no harm."

"I only wanted Ran Shanqiang to protect Young Master Gu so that I could know his whereabouts as soon as possible. I had no intention of spying on him. Didn't he make that clear to Young Master Gu?"

The four beautiful women felt a chill in their hearts, realizing that Gu Qing's visit was ill-intentioned; he had clearly come to settle scores with Xi Ling.

"No."

Gu Qing frowned, looking at the four beautiful women, and asked in a deep voice, "Xi Ling is unaware of this matter?"

"Yes, this was our decision, it has nothing to do with Miss. Miss has no idea that she went into seclusion not long after you left."

"Young Master Gu has come to visit. Could it be that Ran Shanqiang has offended Young Master Gu?"

The four beautiful women spoke slowly, their beautiful eyes watching Gu Qing's changing expression, their hearts filled with worry.

Xi Ling has finally fallen in love, and if this causes a rift between them, they won't know how to face the master and mistress.

Gu Qing frowned slightly.

He originally thought that it was someone from the Xiling Sect who was spying on him, and that Ran Shanqiang's murderous intent towards him was only due to personal reasons.

He felt that Ran Shanqiang was trying to steal the good fortune from him and make Xi Ling take the blame.

To everyone's surprise, Xi Ling was completely unaware of the situation.

But why did these four people send Ran Shanqiang to follow and protect him?

This is too strange.

It's also possible that he's trying to renege on his debt and sabotage him again.

Thinking it over, Gu Qing's voice suddenly turned cold: "Ran Shanqiang harbors murderous intent towards me. Today, I've come to demand an explanation."

"what?"

"No way."

"How dare he do that?"

"That thief deserves to die."

The four people's reactions were completely beyond Gu Qing's expectations; they were all filled with righteous indignation and their eyes revealed murderous intent.

After a little thought, they knew the truth of the matter; Gu Qing would never lie about something like this.

After all, soul-searching techniques do exist in this world.

Besides, if Gu Qing had no grudge against Ran Shanqiang, why would he come to his door demanding an explanation?

Unless Gu Qing is insane, he wouldn't kill the Immortal King's subordinates for no reason and thus incur the Immortal King's wrath.

Even if it's fake, it still has to be real.

They waited for countless years, finally finding a man who could control Xi Ling.

If Gu Qing doesn't marry Xi Ling, then no one can persuade Xi Ling to refine the Eternal Universe.

It seems that Ran Shanqiang and the Ran family cannot be allowed to remain.

The four men's eyes were icy cold, and the terrifying killing intent they exuded sent a chill down Gu Qing's spine.

To think that such a delicate and charming woman could harbor such terrifying murderous intent.

This is definitely not a kind person; he must have killed countless people to accumulate such terrifying killing intent.

"Young Master Gu, please wait a moment while I go and ask the master and young lady."

Honglan said.

"Okay, go ahead."

Gu Qing's eyelids twitched; he felt that the four people were being overly enthusiastic towards him.

Furthermore, they did not doubt his words at all, nor did they cover them up.

Strange, so strange.

After all, regardless of right or wrong, there's no reason to kill one's own person for the sake of an outsider.

Ran Shanqiang is, after all, a powerful Xuan Shen, so his status must be quite high.

Moreover, this is also a matter of face.

Gu Qing became increasingly confused, looking at the three of them, hesitant to speak.

"Giggle!"

Shuying covered her mouth and giggled, "Is Young Master Gu confused about why we trust you so much?"

"Please enlighten me, Senior Shuying."

"Don't say it, don't say it."

Yi Tang shook her head, her beautiful, shimmering eyes filled with a smile.

"Young Master Gu will find out soon."

Wanhe said with a smile.

This is, after all, a matter of life and death for Xi Ling. Without the order of the Light Immortal King, how could they disobey?

"All right!"

Seeing this, Gu Qing didn't ask any more questions. He could wait a little while anyway.

"How should I address you, seniors?"

"Young Master Gu, you flatter me. I am but a maid."

"My eldest sister's name is Honglan, my name is Wanhe, and she is Yitang and Shuying."

"What's your last name?"

"We are maids bought by the madam, and we don't have surnames."

They actually did have surnames, but so much time has passed that they've forgotten them and no longer care whether they have surnames or not.

"I see." Gu Qing nodded, glancing at the three beautiful women with a hint of regret.

The four peak-level Xuan Shen were actually maids.

Xi Ling is truly wasting a precious talent.

……

On the other side, Honglan arrived at the secluded cave, called out softly twice, and then briefly recounted the events.

"I understand. You can go now. Tell Gu Qing to wait for me. I'll be out of seclusion soon."

Xi Ling refined the divine soul in her hand. Although she was still at the peak of the Heavenly God Realm, her aura was several times stronger than before.

A murderous intent surged within her.

It seems she was too kind back then, which made the Ran family think they were invincible again.

Fortunately, Gu Qing was unharmed.

In fact, she didn't care whether Gu Qing lived or died.

But if Gu Qing dies at Ran Shanqiang's hands, will He Ni let her go?

She is at a crucial moment in refining the Profound Heaven Domain, and absolutely no mishaps can occur.

Ran Shanqiang and the Ran family have already crossed her line.

"When do you plan to eliminate the Ran family?" King Heguang asked gently, waving his folding fan with a warm smile.

"I have my own plans, and you are not allowed to interfere."

Xi Ling's eyes were indifferent, and her body exuded a dark aura, making her seem like a demon god from the abyss of hell in the gloomy and terrifying cave.

"can."

King Heguang nodded, a smile always on his face.

The arrival of heroes and valiant warriors to subdue Xi Ling brought sunshine to his entire world.

As long as Xi Ling is safe and sound, he will live a long and carefree life.

"what are you laughing at?"

"What mischievous idea are you plotting now?"

"Don't stop me, or I'll immediately disintegrate into the cycle of reincarnation, so you'll never find me again."

Seeing her father's smile, Xi Ling knew he had no good intentions.

"No, what bad intentions could your father possibly have?" King Heguang looked helpless; his little bitter gourd was simply too resolute.

This left even the Celestial King helpless.

Fortunately, we now have Gu Qing.

He Guangxianwang asked, "My dear girl, how did you meet Gu Qing? And when did you fall in love with him?"

Nannan is Xiling's nickname.

He originally didn't intend to expose it, but rather to subtly tease Little Bitter Gourd by pretending not to know.

He wanted Little Bitter Gourd to come and beg him to break off the engagement so that he could marry Gu Qing.

However, seeing that Little Bitter Gourd was still so incorrigible, King He Guang could not wait a moment longer.

"what?"

Xi Ling was taken aback, then as if she had thought of something, her face darkened, and she gritted her teeth inwardly.

After thinking for a moment, he decided to play along and said, "Don't meddle in my business."

"Alright, alright, I won't interfere with you anymore." Seeing that Xi Ling had admitted it, King Guang was overjoyed.

They assumed that Xi Ling was angry because her secret had been exposed.

He said, "Can the Heaven Refining Array be dismantled now?"

"No."

Xi Ling's eyes flickered: "If you want me to get married, you're not allowed to stop me from doing so in the future."

King He Guang's heart skipped a beat.

Things don't seem to be going as he expected.

Is Gu Qing not important enough to Xiao Kugua?

Yes, refining the eternal universe is Xi Ling's lifelong wish, how could she give it up so easily?

Perhaps it will be the arrival of a grandson that makes Xiao Kugua want to give up.

Thinking this, he said helplessly, "Why do you insist on courting death?"

Xi Ling remained silent.

She knew better than anyone how dangerous it was to refine the Eternal Universe.

But this is the only way for her to escape, and as long as she has a breath left, she will not give up.

"With your talent, becoming a Celestial King is no problem. You can enjoy supreme power and live a long and carefree life. Why do you have to court death?"

King He Guang spoke earnestly.

"hehe!"

Xi Ling merely chuckled coldly twice, her beautiful, glassy eyes conveying an unreadable meaning.

He murmured, "And then what? Reign supreme in a tiny immortal realm, only to live a mediocre life as a country bumpkin? A frog in a well?"

"..."

King He Guang was stunned by Little Bitter Gourd's words.

You call the Celestial King a bumpkin?

A frog in a well?

How much arrogance must one have to dare to so disrespect the Celestial King?

"What? Did I say something wrong?"

Xi Ling stood up, looked at her father, and said calmly, "When you were still a mortal, what was your greatest ambition? To pass the imperial examinations? To marry and have concubines? To have a house full of children and grandchildren?"

King He Guang remained silent, somewhat annoyed.

The hero does not mention being brave.

Why bring up the past out of nowhere?

"Father should know about landlords and rich people, right?"

“They prey on the people, claim to be kings and tyrants. They believe that they are the king, the law, and control the poverty and life and death of the common people.”

"But in the eyes of high-ranking officials, they were just fat sheep waiting to be slaughtered."

"The emperor believed himself to be the true Son of Heaven, controlling the life and death of civil and military officials, and the lives and deaths of the common people. He could cause millions of corpses to fall in a fit of rage."

“When cultivators embark on the path of cultivation, they believe that they are now separated from the mortal world and regard emperors and mortals as ants.”

"In the eyes of immortals, lower planes are like a nest of ants, amusing themselves."

Xi Ling asked expressionlessly, "Father, in your eyes, are immortals ants or humans?"

Little bitter gourd, have some face for your old father.

King He Guang remained silent.

"Are they ants?"

“But Father, little do you know, in the eyes of the Immortal Emperor, aren’t you just an ant? An ant that thinks it has attained immortality and carefree life.”

"But……"

"No buts."

"They did not perish; they simply hid away to recover their cultivation. They will eventually prove themselves as Immortal Emperors again in this golden age and continue the great war of creation."

"If you cannot attain the Immortal Emperor realm, then Father will be cannon fodder. Is Father confident in attaining the Immortal Emperor realm?"

"If a Celestial Emperor were to take a liking to Mother and me, would Father offer them up with a smile, or would he bravely face death?"

"Father, how dare you, a mere Immortal King, presume to live a carefree life?"

"..."

King He Guang covered his face with a folding fan, feeling extremely ashamed.

His long period of comfort caused him to lose his ambition and drive.

However, how difficult is it to attain the Dao of Immortal Emperor?

He saw no hope whatsoever.

Moreover, the path to becoming an Immortal Emperor is fraught with peril, with nine deaths and one life at a time.

He only wished to live a long and carefree life with his beloved wife, to see his daughter marry and live happily ever after, and that would be enough for him in this life.

"Does Father know how many people have obtained the Heaven Refining Array? Even if I don't refine it, someone else will."

"Father, do you know what an Immortal Emperor is before an unparalleled being? What is our eternal universe before it?"

Looking at her elderly father, Xi Ling asked calmly.

"What kind of existence is the Immortal Emperor? Why would he care about you and me? That supreme being would not pay attention to the Eternal Universe either."

"If you were to refine the eternal universe..."

"No ifs."

Xi Ling interrupted He Guang Xian Wang's words, her firm voice echoing in the cave.

"I, Xiling, will be the only one who lasts forever."

"My fate is in my own hands, not in the hands of Heaven. If Heaven wants to destroy me, I will destroy Heaven. If I cannot attain the supreme Dao, then let me die on the way."

……

I need to request leave now; I forgot yesterday.