I am The Fated Villain

Chapter 1537: Seems to intend to bring the two together, temporarily living in Yu Xian Palace

Could it be that Gu Changge was so foolish that he didn’t understand this? Elder Xianyun couldn’t believe it. After all, she was an old-timer who had lived for hundreds of epochs. While it was impossible to gauge the strength of Gu Changge’s cultivation, she was certain that his calmness stemmed from great confidence.

Just as Elder Xianyun was about to respond, a flurry of thoughts crossed her mind. Elder Jiu Lin stepped forward first, smiling as he said, “This is the contemporary senior brother of Xianyun Mansion. He has been focused on his cultivation and rarely presents himself before outsiders. Even I am seeing him for the first time, so it’s only natural for the Palace Master to feel the same.”

Hearing this, Ling Qiuchang was taken aback. Elder Xianyun beside him nodded in agreement, supporting this explanation.

“It seems that our Yu Xian Palace truly has Crouching Tigers and Hidden Dragons in this era. Not only do we have a genius like Yuxian, but now we also have such an extraordinary senior brother from Xianyun Mansion,” Ling Qiuchang remarked. “God bless our Yu Xian Palace.”

At that moment, many elders began to notice Gu Changge, their expressions filled with awe. Even they could not discern the depth of his cultivation. Their initial reaction, after the surprise wore off, was to speculate that Gu Changge must possess some rare treasure that concealed the secrets and aura surrounding him, endowing him with extraordinary luck. Such disciples were not uncommon throughout the long history of Yu Xian Palace.

During this period, all the elders would temporarily stay in Yu Xian Palace to observe how the Palace Master would make arrangements, and Elder Jiu Lin was no exception. He and the others were especially attentive to such significant events as assisting the patriarch in distress. He also noticed that his disciple, Jing Xiao, had some cultivation experience and seemed eager to communicate with Gu Changge. However, Gu Changge quickly followed Elder Xianyun and left, leaving her no opportunity to speak.

“During this time, Elder Xianyun and I will remain in Yu Xian Palace. If you want to connect more with that elder brother, you must seize the opportunity,” Elder Jiu Lin said, stroking his beard with a smile.

Jing Xiao blushed, feeling embarrassed at his words. It felt as though Elder Jiu Lin was trying to match her up with that senior brother. The truth was, they had only met briefly; at best, they had shared a pleasant conversation and were not yet familiar with one another. Moreover, she didn’t even know the name or background of that senior brother.

Seeing the rare shy expression on Jing Xiao’s face as she hurried away, Elder Jiu Lin couldn’t help but smile. He genuinely intended to match Jing Xiao with that elder brother from Xianyun Mansion. His talent was remarkable, and even the Palace Master had noticed it during the gathering in the hall today.

Of course, the most significant reason behind Elder Jiu Lin’s intentions was his own selfish motive. After all, Jing Xiao was his disciple, and that senior brother was also the disciple of Elder Xianyun. If the two were to become Daoist couples, the relationship between him and Elder Xianyun would naturally grow closer. Perhaps it could even make up for the regret of a fruitless pursuit. However, such matters couldn’t be rushed. Since they would be staying in Yu Xian Palace for a while, there would be plenty of opportunities for the two to connect.

“How much do you know about Ling Yuxian’s identity?”

Meanwhile, in another part of the immortal island, surrounded by mist and glowing rays of light, Gu Changge sat casually on a stone bench, idly playing with the empty teacup in front of him. In front of him, Elder Xianyun stood somewhat cautiously, her hands clasped in front of her. This demeanor was quite different from the dignified and elegant image she presented before the elders and disciples.

Hearing Gu Changge’s question, she could only shake her head, indicating that she didn’t have any information. The Palace Master rarely mentioned Ling Yuxian, and many elders were well aware of this, never inquiring further. Otherwise, the rumors suggesting that Ling Yuxian might be the heir of Palace Master Ling Qiuchang would not have spread throughout Yu Xian Palace.

Gu Changge did not press the issue further, choosing not to make things difficult for her.

When Gu Changge was above the main hall just now, he had a faint impression that Elder Xianyun was on the verge of revealing his identity, but ultimately, she held back. In truth, Gu Changge didn’t care much about this. He didn’t expect her to harbor any other thoughts; as long as she was a smart person, she would understand what should and shouldn’t be said. As long as her life was in his hands, she would know what actions were acceptable and which were not.

Elder Xianyun felt lost in front of Gu Changge, as if she had no secrets left to share. When she had brought many disciples to this immortal island to stay temporarily, she received a voice transmission from Gu Changge, instructing her to come over alone later. At that moment, Elder Xianyun had felt uneasy, suspecting that he had guessed her thoughts from the hall and was displeased. However, she dared not disobey his orders, even within Yu Xian Palace. Thus, she arranged for her disciples and rushed over alone under the pretense of wanting to speak with Gu Changge.

Most of the disciples from Xianyun Mansion would never have imagined that their master would find herself in such a situation.

“Can you make tea?” Gu Changge asked, observing Elder Xianyun as she lowered her head in trepidation. Suddenly, he chuckled and reached out a finger to support her chin.

“I can…” Elder Xianyun’s voice trembled, filled with humiliation and indignation at his frivolous behavior. Before becoming an elder of Yu Xian Palace, she had been a dazzling talent, standing out among her peers in both cultivation and skill. Her remarkable abilities had allowed her to rise to her current status through hard work. Now, she stood just one step away from the True Dao Realm. Yet, who would have expected that the master of the illustrious Xianyun Mansion would be reduced to such a humiliating position, making tea for someone else?

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“That’s right, I’m a little thirsty too,” Gu Changge said with a faint smile, withdrawing his finger. He had no intention of pushing things too far with Elder Xianyun, as she still held significant value for him. If she were to act against him out of spite, it would only create unnecessary complications.