Chapter 804: Uncontrollable Killing Intent

And Gu Zongren… was the perfect scapegoat!

When the time came, Gu Zongren could deal with the Bounty Guild’s endless bickering! Xu Luo did not want to kill him directly either. Having controlled the Divine Maiden Tower for so many years, Gu Zongren had too many loyal subordinates; they were all his people. If he died and Xue Chuqing took over the Divine Maiden Tower, she would undoubtedly have to expend a massive amount of effort to reorganize it.

Xu Luo cherished his woman. Since there was a ready-made enforcer available, why not use him? As for whether Gu Zongren would resist or rebel, Xu Luo was not worried in the slightest. By planting a wisp of Celestial Blue Fire inside his body, his life and death would be entirely out of his own control, unless he had a death wish!

However… how could someone with ambitions to conquer the world be willing to die so easily?

Xue Chuqing also realized by now that Lan was no ordinary person. Although she still felt a bit uncomfortable internally, she understood that her life and death were both in the hands of this stunningly beautiful girl; she truly had no right to negotiate terms with her. Besides… even though she had never asked, Xue Chuqing could sense that Luo Tian definitely had other women!

It was a woman’s intuition!

That evening, Fuqu came to deliver food once again. Only this time, she appeared much more restrained and did not say anything extra.

The second day was the same; Fuqu came over personally, set down the food box, and immediately turned to leave.

It wasn’t until the third day that, when Fuqu arrived, she was accompanied by two figures dressed in black—a man and a woman. The man was handsome, and the woman was gorgeous in purple. Standing together, they looked like a match made in heaven, a perfect match of talent and beauty.

However, upon closer inspection, one would notice that this man… had no Adam’s apple! In other words… he… or rather, she… was a woman!

Seeing the two of them, Xue Chuqing was startled and exclaimed, “Hua… Xue? Why is it you?”

The woman giggled. “Little Sister Qing, why couldn’t it be us?”

The “man” without an Adam’s apple was quite composed. She glanced at Xu Luo, a flash of hatred passing through her eyes, and said indifferently, “You are Luo Tian? Wind, that idiot, died by your hands?”

This “man” was Xue! Her speaking voice sounded like a man’s, but she was a genuine woman. She merely thought of herself as a man.

Xu Luo raised an eyebrow. “So what if he did?”

“Nothing. He only has his own incompetence to blame,” Hua said coldly.

Xue took a few more looks at Xu Luo. “He doesn’t seem like much. Wind really died by his hands?”

Xue Chuqing asked coldly, “What are you doing here?”

“Just came to take a look, that’s all.” Xue smiled at Xue Chuqing. “Little Sister Qing, we’re also passing on a message to advise you on behalf of Mr. Gu. Just hand over the Su Nu Celestial Scripture. There’s really no need for you to be like this. The reason Mr. Gu hasn’t forced himself on you all this time is because he genuinely likes you!

“Think about it. What is Mr. Gu’s cultivation realm? If he used a Soul-Searching Skill, could you avoid it?”

Xue looked at Xue Chuqing with a beaming smile, then glanced at Xu Luo. “Besides, if you want your lover to live, you’ll have to hand it over sooner or later. I don’t believe you’d watch helplessly as he gets killed.”

“Didn’t you come here exactly to kill him? Don’t think I’m unaware that out of the Bounty Guild’s reward, twenty million came from you!” Xue Chuqing sneered.

“Ha, Yue put up that bounty. Although he borrowed some money from us, it really has nothing to do with us!” Xue laughed. “If we truly wanted to kill him, Yue would be the one here today instead of us two!”

Hua nodded and said in a deep voice, “That’s right. We came under Mr. Gu’s orders. As long as you hand over the Su Nu Celestial Scripture, you will be allowed to leave after its authenticity is verified.”

“Let us leave? Do you take me for a three-year-old child? Isn’t he afraid we’ll spread the word? Isn’t he afraid Luo Tian will retaliate after returning to Celestial Brilliance?” Xue Chuqing scoffed.

“Since Mr. Gu dares to let you go, he naturally doesn’t fear such things,” Hua said mildly. “It’s merely a misunderstanding between Mr. Gu and Young Master Luo. As for you, all you have is an ancient scripture. I believe you understand Mr. Gu’s level of strength. Fighting to the bitter end won’t do you any good!”

Xue Chuqing remained silent, seemingly swayed by their words.

Over to the side, Fuqu stood with her head bowed. Her mind was entirely consumed by the thought of the one hundred million Top-level Immortal Spirit Stones. For some unknown reason, this idea had taken root in her mind like a demonic obsession. She thought about it constantly, and seeing Xu Luo only intensified the urge. She forcefully restrained herself, trying hard to think of other things so this thought wouldn’t hijack her entire brain.

Hua and Xue said no more. They stood there, waiting for Xue Chuqing’s reply.

After a long time, Xue Chuqing finally let out a long sigh. “I want to see Mr. Gu!”

PHEW!

Hua and Xue exchanged a glance, both catching the flicker of excitement in each other’s eyes! She had finally yielded!

As long as they obtained the Su Nu Celestial Scripture, then… the goal of conquering the world would be one-third accomplished! In a few years, all of Jiuzhou would be filled with stunning beauties who cultivated the Su Nu Celestial Scripture! When that time came, whoever they wanted to live would live, and whoever they wanted to die would undoubtedly die! Holding the power over life and death, having complete control over who lived or died in their hands… this feeling… was truly far too wonderful!

Hua and Xue nodded simultaneously. “Alright, we will report back to Mr. Gu immediately! I’m sure… he will come to see you very soon!”

With that, the two prepared to leave, only to notice Fuqu standing there with her head bowed, lost in thought. Hua and Xue both frowned. They did not like this woman. Nobody liked a traitor who sold out their master for glory. Even though they were assassins, they equally despised such people. Thus, without saying a word, Hua and Xue left directly.

SLAM!

The door shut, jolting Fuqu awake. Only then did she realize that Hua and Xue had already disappeared. Astonished, she asked, “What happened?”

Xue Chuqing naturally ignored her. Xu Luo smiled and said, “They’ve all left.”

“Ah…” Fuqu let out a low gasp and turned to leave. Before walking out, she cast one last deep look at Xu Luo. That thought in her mind… grew even stronger!

A short while later, Gu Zongren knocked and entered the room. This time, he came alone.

“Willing to talk now?” Gu Zongren sat directly in the main seat, casting a mild glance at Xue Chuqing, and then at Xu Luo.

“Can you guarantee that if I tell you, you’ll let us go?” Xue Chuqing looked at Gu Zongren. “And by ‘let us go,’ I mean granting us complete freedom!”

Gu Zongren pondered for a moment, looking at Xu Luo.

Xu Luo said, “I can guarantee that I won’t report this matter to my sect.”

“I don’t believe your guarantee,” Gu Zongren stated flatly. “You are currently prisoners. As my captives, you actually have no right to negotiate terms with me. However…”

He looked at Xu Luo and Xue Chuqing. “However, you two are an exception. Write down the Su Nu Celestial Scripture. Afterward, I’ll have someone bring over two pills for you to swallow.

“Rest assured, these pills are not poison, merely something that can erase memories.

“I practically watched you grow up,” Gu Zongren said, looking at Xue Chuqing. “I wanted to have you but failed to obtain you. That is regrettable, yet I cannot bear to kill you. So, you can put your mind at ease. After taking those two pills, your memories of this period will be completely wiped away. When that time comes, you’ll be free to leave as you please.”

“Does such a pill… really exist in this world?” Xue Chuqing didn’t look at Gu Zongren; instead, she turned her gaze toward Xu Luo.

Xu Luo nodded. “It does.”

“Young Master Luo is indeed from the Celestial Brilliance Medicine Garden. You are truly knowledgeable!” Gu Zongren offered Xu Luo a fake compliment. He then stood up and said, “I’ll have someone bring paper and a brush. Once it’s written, I will read it. Xue Chuqing, don’t try to pull any tricks. If you want to live happily ever after with your little lover, show some sincerity!”

“And what about you?” Xue Chuqing glared at Gu Zongren, her eyes full of distrust.

“I am someone who will conquer the world and establish dominance over Jiuzhou!” Gu Zongren stated, staring back at her. “Therefore, my words are decree! My promises carry absolute weight!”

“Fine!” Xue Chuqing gritted her teeth. “I’ll trust you this once!”

Afterward, Gu Zongren had someone bring paper and a brush.

Xue Chuqing took a deep breath. Looking at Xu Luo, she asked, “Husband, should I write it?”

Xu Luo nodded, smiling as he replied, “Don’t worry. Everything… is completely under control!”

Xue Chuqing also nodded, calming her heart. She trusted Xu Luo completely, but what truly put her at ease was that when Lan casually swept her gaze over her, Gu Zongren hadn’t realized that the restrictive seals on her body had already been undone! Lan’s trick completely convinced Xue Chuqing. She fully understood that this breathtakingly beautiful girl possessed unfathomable strength, to a degree… far beyond her imagination.

The Su Nu Celestial Scripture was not long; the entire text was only a thousand words. Thus, Xue Chuqing finished writing it very quickly. She had someone hand it over to Gu Zongren.

In his study, Gu Zongren carefully read the Su Nu Celestial Scripture. After reading it over and over again several times, he finally let out a long exhale, a smile breaking out on his face.

“Not bad! Not bad! Excellent indeed!

“HAHAHAHA! The Su Nu Celestial Scripture I’ve yearned for over countless years has finally fallen into my hands just like this. It is finally mine!

“In the past… I was mistaken. If I had just found those women a man they loved and used him to threaten them, I would have succeeded long ago!

“I… I walked into my own blind spot!

“However… good things come to those who wait!

“Hahaha! I, Gu Zongren… have finally taken the first step on my path to conquering the world!

“With the Su Nu Scripture in hand… from now on, who in all of Jiuzhou will be able to stop me?

“I will conquer the world! Conquer the world!”

The excitement on Gu Zongren’s face was completely laid bare. This was incredibly rare for a Celestial Venerable.

“Men!” Gu Zongren called out.

The study door was pushed open, and Fuqu walked in, looking at Gu Zongren.

Gu Zongren poured two Elixirs from a jade bottle on his person. Looking at Fuqu, he said, “Go, deliver these to them!”

“Mr. Gu… are you really going to let them go?” Emboldened, Fuqu couldn’t help but ask out of turn.

A cold glint flashed in Gu Zongren’s eyes. “Do not ask what you shouldn’t!”

Terrified, Fuqu shuddered and hastily fell to her knees. “I’m sorry, Mr. Gu. I was just… just curious, merely curious!”

“Alright, hurry up and go.” Gu Zongren casually waved his hand. Normally, if Fuqu had dared to speak out of turn like this, she would likely be dead by now. But who could blame him for being in such a good mood at this moment?

Fuqu took the Elixirs and retreated outside the door, her heart still pounding. On one hand, she had been frightened by Gu Zongren. On the other hand… that thought had sprouted in her mind once again… uncontrollably!