readytorunbook Chapter 767: The Hidden Key
Chapter 767: The Hidden Key
Chapter 767: The Hidden Key
Gu Heng arrived at the small courtyard where Qingluo lived.
The Flower Extreme Sect has a large territory, so naturally there are quite a few good places for an outstanding disciple like her to live.
It's said that the benefits go beyond just that...
Gu Heng looked around.
Some say that these courtyards are all equipped with some kind of formation, which makes the already abundant spiritual energy of heaven and earth even more profound and stable, making cultivation twice as effective with half the effort.
However, these are all just part of the resources for cultivation.
Qingluo will definitely get more.
"Mr. Gu, what brings you here?"
Qingluo was admiring the flowers and plants she had planted in the yard, completely unaware of Gu Heng's arrival.
She also knew that Gu Heng was almost always in the Scripture Pavilion. This elder of the Scripture Pavilion, who had suddenly appeared out of nowhere, seemed to have only one interest in the scriptures in the Scripture Pavilion.
Qingluo had no idea what was in that scripture pavilion that made him so interested.
But wise people have their own ideas.
She wasn't stupid. Back when Hua Yeli came to instruct her to cook for Gu Heng, she had already vaguely sensed Hua Yeli's attitude.
As the sect leader, Hua Yeli was the strongest person Qingluo had ever seen.
Even her attitude towards Gu Heng was cautious and respectful...
Gu Heng's origins are a mystery.
However, someone even the sect leader had to deal with carefully, Qingluo could only describe as "unfathomable." Although she had cooked for him for many days, Qingluo still knew nothing about him, and Gu Heng still exuded an aura that she couldn't fathom. Now, this "unfathomable" person had come to her residence, and at such a time.
She immediately felt nervous.
There must be some very serious matters at hand.
"Well, I don't have any tea here... but if Mr. Gu wants some, I'll go and buy some."
Qingluo coughed lightly, seemingly a little embarrassed.
"It's nothing, I'm here for something more important."
Gu Heng chuckled.
"Qingluo, let me ask you, do you know about the legacy of the Crimson Flame Demon Immortal?"
Upon hearing this, Qingluo's expression changed.
Crimson Flame Fairy, that was a name she had kept in her heart since childhood, but if she could, Qingluo would rather not have such a deep imprint on her heart!
This most vicious person in the Five Realms brought her and her family absolutely no benefit!
in contrast.
Bearing the mark of "a sinner," everything becomes incredibly terrifying and hopeless.
When almost every cultivator in the world wanted to hunt him down, cutting himself off from the world was a more pleasant choice.
Why does Mr. Gu ask this?
Instead of answering directly, Qingluo asked a question in return.
In fact, not denying it is tantamount to admitting it, but she also knew that Gu Heng would ask this, which meant that he must know something about her, and hiding it would be useless.
"Because someone has their eye on you, but that idiot actually wants me to help him."
"That guy is the special envoy of the Most Demonic Tower. He has a powerful background. I imagine even Sect Master Hua would have a hard time dealing with someone like him."
Gu Heng didn't waste any words and went straight to the point. If Qingluo really had information about the Crimson Flame Demon Immortal's legacy treasure vault, he had to get his hands on it as soon as possible and then complete the system's temporary mission.
As for Ling Yi, as long as we find a way to avoid getting ourselves dirty, we will definitely not spare his life!
"Tell me about it."
"Although I myself have my reasons for obtaining those treasures, I can at least save you from trouble."
Gu Heng didn't have any special skills; his main strength was honesty. He and Qingluo were somewhat familiar with each other, and he had probably established a pretty good persona with her these past few days.
"Ha, I knew this would happen."
"Although the Flower Extreme Sect accepted me as a disciple, and the Flower Sect Master knows my identity, there will still be people who come looking for me."
Qingluo's words were filled with bitterness, but also with a hint of relief.
At least she no longer had to keep this to herself. As for Gu Heng, she didn't know how many people she could trust, but at least he was kind-hearted. Qingluo had seen too many people who couldn't even be bothered to show kindness.
Moreover, at least the Flower Sect Master trusts him, and she is the mother who gave her a second life!
Hua Yeli's respect for Gu Heng wasn't just based on the strength of others; there must be some reason why Hua Yeli valued Gu Heng so much.
"This is the key to unlocking the Crimson Flame Demon Fairy's secret treasure."
Qingluo directly took out a very simple wooden token, which looked quite ordinary.
Gu Heng wasn't surprised. After all, these things that seemed ordinary actually had hidden secrets and were quite magical.
He just doesn't have the insight to see it.
"My ancestor was once the patriarch of a major clan in the Demon Realm, but I don't know what he was bewitched by, he actually led his entire clan to betray the Demon Realm and join the ranks of the Crimson Flame Demon Immortal..."
"But in the end, the Crimson Flame Demon Immortal was defeated and died. My ancestor then led his people to return to the Demon Realm, but no one likes a traitor who jumps between two sides."
"After the death of the Crimson Flame Demon Immortal, news of his hidden treasures spread, and our clan became the target of the hunt."
"This item was passed down to me by my parents, but since Mr. Gu needs it, please take it."
Qinglu handed the "key" to Gu Heng and then breathed a deep sigh of relief.
For her.
Having carried this curse-like thing for so long, Qingluo was already suffocating under its weight, and she didn't know when she might die because of it.
She no longer cared about the key that had been passed down to her; all she cared about was whether she could continue living her life.
Clearly, the Crimson Flame Fairy's secret treasure is definitely not a taboo she wants to touch!
Possessing a treasure is a crime; this thing is asking for trouble! "That mystery is in some other dimension, and it's said that only this key can lead you there. As for whether that's true, I don't know; I've never tried it."
She seemed to have been relieved of a heavy burden, and her whole body went limp as she lay down on the wicker chair in the small courtyard.
"Yes, I'll give it a try."
Gu Heng examined the wooden token for a while and found it to be nothing special.
"Miss Qingluo, you may have to stay with me for the time being."
Gu Heng looked at her.
"Why is that?" Qinglu tilted her head.
"The person who has his eye on you is named Ling Yi, a special envoy of the Most Demonic Tower. I already have plans to eliminate him to avoid any further trouble in the future."
“He specifically asked for you. I don’t know if he has any more information. This key alone might not be enough. After all, he is the Crimson Flame Demon Immortal. Is it really possible to obtain his legacy with just a key?” “I don’t really believe it.”
Gu Heng shrugged.
He had the key, but he didn't think it was that simple.
The Crimson Flame Demon Fairy is no ordinary person; how could she possibly leave behind a secret treasure that anyone with a key could simply open and take?
"Is Mr. Gu planning to have me cooperate and play along with his scheme?"
"Hmm, do you believe me?"
"...I haven't known Mr. Gu for very long, so I can't say whether I trust him or not."
"But it seems I don't have any other choice now, so I'll do as Mr. Gu says!"
Qingluo thought about it and then agreed.
She's all alone anyway, and the only sect worth her effort right now is the Flower Extreme Sect. But then she's been targeted by the Demon Tower's envoy, so there's basically no hope for a good outcome. As for whether or not to believe Mr. Gu…
He could say such nice and beautiful things to a female disciple who seemed insignificant, and he genuinely liked the food she cooked, and he didn't think she was wasting her cultivation time doing useless things.
Qingluo was no stranger to powerful figures.
However, compared to those supreme beings who are high above, seemingly having reached the end of their path, and who are invincible.
Gu Heng was the most approachable and powerful person she had ever met, and he didn't have that arrogant attitude of looking down on everyone else as if he were the only one.
and.
With his power, he could have easily forced her to comply; she certainly wouldn't have been able to resist. Yet, he chose to come and ask her in person.
This alone is enough to make Qingluo place enough trust in her.