Chapter 120: What Kind of Fastest Direct Pitch Is This?

Leping County, outside the Gu Family Mansion.

White Tiger is kneeling on the ground, reporting on the situation of the demons awakening in recent days.

Jiu Jiu is currently also reviewing the things she did throughout her entire Reincarnation.

The thing she influenced most in the present world is actually the establishment of the 【Guan Yun Pavilion】, and this thread was something Jiu Jiu acted on quietly.

It was absorbing the demons from the Hundred Demon Manual to become her own important assistance.

At the same time, Jiu Jiu also unlocked a brand-new character card—【Murong Lan】.

The Guan Yun Pavilion that Jiu Jiu built in the shadows had 【Murong Lan】 as its second-generation Pavilion Master.

It is worth mentioning that Jiu Jiu had once confirmed one point, which was that Gu Jiangming had indeed passed away; she was even a bit surprised when she verified the news of his death at the time.

Looking at it now, there is also nothing to question about the fact that Gu Jiangming died and was resurrected.

But the Dajing Dynasty cannot restrict ordinary disciples of Daoism and Buddhism from going down the mountain to preach, allowing these disciples to gain experience in the mortal world.

From the mouth of White Tiger, Jiu Jiu also learned that in the world today, the Human Race's cultivation methods are gradually spreading through the world, and what maintains order on the surface is the Imperial City Division.

As for Daoism and Buddhism, they established a covenant with the Dajing Dynasty at Mount Tai under the leadership of Shushan.

They can live to the present world; the first reason is the Spirit Qi—through the nourishment of Spirit Qi, their lifespans were extended—and the second is the benefits brought by Merit, which has a certain effect of prolonging life.

Because this time, the person who beat them into submission was not Gu Jiangming, but this crazy woman, Jiu Jiu.

【Your identity is still Jingwei, but you do not yet possess the status of a deity, so you are surviving in the Nine Provinces with the bloodline of a Guhuoniao.】

Because strictly speaking, Long Xi also belongs to this situation.

This is what allowed the Shushan Six Heroes to continue to this day.

That is, those among them with profound cultivation cannot act rashly and cause secular turmoil.

【This world is an era ruled by demons.】

Actually, in Jiu Jiu's view, this is just a symbolic clause that does not have much influence on Shushan; otherwise, these disciples of Gu Jiangming would not have taken the initiative to propose this matter.

Complete suppression in terms of cultivation also made these demons dare not disobey Jiu Jiu's orders.

【The place where you are is called Bohai Commandery, and most of the Guhuoniao clansmen also live here.】

However, this awakening has a long-term process; the demons that have just awakened are still in a weak state, and this is the best period to deal with them.

But others might truly be afraid that the people of Shushan are too valiant, so they extremely supported this matter; it is just a pity that Jiu Jiu knows these disciples of Gu Jiangming too well.

De... Demon-ruled era?

Or the Dragon Race, which has the most noble bloodline among the Demon Race.

And after Gu Jiangming passed away, Jiu Jiu returned directly to the present world; there was actually a large blank period in between, and she did not know what had happened.

【In the Nine Provinces, demons are honored.】

【In the Nine Provinces, the Demon Race has already seized the terrain of the Nine Provinces, while the Human Race constantly struggles on the verge of death in a world crisscrossed by demons.】

【It has been over a thousand years since the last human dynasty that ruled the Nine Provinces was destroyed; the Human Race is currently in a state of anarchy, with most choosing to live in seclusion, avoiding the world in deep mountains and old forests.】

This basically confirms that the information given by 【Mie Changsheng】 is basically accurate.

First of all, she can determine that most of these awakened demons are ancient demons, and they must be the type with not-low cultivation, because these demons possess a characteristic: in a situation where Spirit Qi is not sufficiently abundant, the replenishment of Spirit Qi cannot keep up with the minimum bodily function requirements, which leads to a state of natural slumber.

As a demon, Jiu Jiu knows more news.

She is both a deity and of the Demon Race.

At the same time, the diffusion of Spirit Qi also opened up a new cultivation ceiling.

If she could awaken here, then it is actually not surprising for other ancient demons to awaken, because the Dragon Race has the highest requirements for Spirit Qi.

So she immediately sent White Tiger to inquire about the situation.

And if any special situation appears or the Dajing Dynasty loses the hearts of the people, then this covenant becomes void.

Shushan Disciples are theoretically the biggest beneficiaries.

Both sides must try their best to jointly maintain the peaceful order of the human world.

Otherwise, according to the real situation, the Shushan Six Heroes would have passed away one by one long ago at this point; where would they have the opportunity to extend their lifespans?

These are not people who stick to conventions.

White Tiger naturally feels fear when facing Jiu Jiu.

Now, according to the news brought to her by Guan Yun Pavilion, it is confirmed that the awakening of demons is a situation that slowly appeared after Gu Jiangming passed away.

It seems to be trapping themselves, but it is actually trapping others; the initiative is still with Shushan. As long as the power of interpretation is in their hands, once they occupy the moral high ground, this rule can be played with in many ways.

And the news of 【Mie Changsheng】 starting a new Reincarnation suddenly sounded in Jiu Jiu's mind; she immediately dismissed White Tiger and began to pay attention to the messages popping up in her mind.

In 【Guan Yun Pavilion】, there are a total of eighty-two demons; Jiu Jiu distributed these demons to various places in the Nine Provinces as local overseers to secretly supervise the situation in those areas.

White Tiger is the overseer of the Leping County and Xijiang Prefecture area.

But after all, they are demons, so they certainly cannot do everything as thoroughly as Shushan, nor is it possible for them to truly risk their lives for ordinary people, so Jiu Jiu's instruction to them was to stay in their respective jurisdictions, not to move around, and not to harm the people; they are not restricted in doing anything else.

Constrained by the scarcity of Spirit Qi, the Human Race's path of cultivation is far more difficult than that of the Demon Race.

Jiu Jiu's expression fell into deep thought; in fact, for a long time, she had always thought that Heaven and Earth were ruled by the Human Race, and she did not expect that there had once been a time when demons ruled.

【Within your clan, it is forbidden for clansmen to increase their cultivation by devouring human flesh and blood.】

【After the Bohai Lord, who is the leader of the Guhuoniao clan, Jiang Shanyuan, discovered that once a Guhuoniao cultivates in this way, it will soon fall into the demonic path; even if its cultivation progresses rapidly, it will lose its original nature and become a beast that only knows how to kill.】

【And within Bohai Commandery, in order for the clansmen to have a normal source of Soul Qi and to ensure that the Guhuoniao clansmen have the ability to fight against other Demon Races, a large number of mortals are kept here to live.】

【The Guhuoniao provide the mortals with the food they need for daily life, while the mortals within Bohai Commandery periodically sacrifice a batch of mortals who are about to die, used to provide the Guhuoniao with the Soul Qi of the dying.】

Different from Jiu Jiu's situation.

Wang Qinghe's current situation is even more awkward.

【You are an Innate Spirit Herb nourished by Spirit Qi.】

【You are about to take human form.】

【And you are still several years away from taking human form.】

She never expected that before her first life as a member of the Human Race, she was actually a Spiritual Medicine!

Wang Qinghe had been thinking before that her first life as a human was as the daughter of Wang Jiangxing, the Sect Leader of the Zhenggang Sect; if she returned to an even earlier era, wouldn't she cease to exist?

As it turned out, before her first life as a human, she wasn't even a human!

"In this situation, do I count as a demon, or do I count as a spirit creature?"

Before Wang Qinghe could think, a giant python appeared around her, eyeing her covetously; it fixed a greedy gaze upon her, flicking its tongue and breathing in large, heavy gasps.

Ah—

Go away, go away, go away—

She wore a mournful expression, only to realize there was nothing she could do but wait here for death.

"In this Reincarnation, I won't be the type that dies right at the start, will I?"

"Can someone save me?"

Just as she thought this, a figure appeared on the screen.

Wang Qinghe immediately perked up, because she was familiar with that figure to the point of impossibility.

Furthermore, Wang Qinghe never imagined that she would run into Gu Jiangming right at the start of this life.

【Before your eyes, a person appears; he seems to be searching for some herbs.】

【That giant python lurking in the shadows also discovers his presence; you cannot help but feel nervous, and you speak up: "Watch out—"】

【Although you have not taken human form, you have already manifested sentience, so the ability to speak in this ordinary way is still easily within your reach.】

【Gu Jiangming hears your voice and immediately becomes alert, and he quickly notices the giant python.】

【His current cultivation is not considered powerful, but it is more than enough to face this giant python that has not taken human form; after a desperate and intense battle, he kills the giant python.】

【The giant python's blood contains a trace of Spirit Qi; its blood flows into the soil beneath you, accelerating your speed of taking human form.】

【"Many thanks to the young lady for speaking up to help," Gu Jiangming says softly in gratitude. "I wonder if it is convenient for you to reveal yourself?"】

【"N-not convenient," you think for a moment and say.】

The Gu Jiangming appearing now is a reincarnation of Gu Jiangming, not the Gu Jiangming she would come to know later.

Wang Qinghe is currently just a spiritual herb, strictly speaking a spirit creature about to take human form; the thing she fears most now is that her kindness in helping Gu Jiangming will result in her being harmed instead.

This would shatter her positive impression of Gu Jiangming.

However, she cannot help but think that way, because she is not a human right now; besides, Gu Jiangming is clearly here to look for herbs, so what should Wang Qinghe do if he really takes her as a medicinal ingredient?

Yet, the more Wang Qinghe hopes not to be discovered, the less the development of the situation goes according to her wishes.

【Gu Jiangming hears your voice and does not look for you again, but he stays in this place, continuing to search for some herbs, as if he is trying to recuperate someone's health.】

【You have been discovered.】

【His gaze is somewhat surprised; clearly, he did not expect to encounter a spiritual herb of this level here.】

【Seeing this, you can only timidly shout, "D-don't eat me."】

【"I am about to take human form; as long as you don't eat me, I am willing to repay you for anything in the future."】

【Your words carry a hint of a sob.】

How... how embarrassing.

Wang Qinghe blushes, but she is also helpless; this is simply a situation with no other choice.

【Gu Jiangming speaks with sudden realization: "The young lady's kind reminder to me can be considered saving my life; I am not a person who forgets favors and violates justice."】

【"However, you are weak and alone, and I fear it is difficult for you to protect yourself; may I ask, young lady... how long until you can take human form?"】

【Gu Jiangming seems to be encountering a spirit creature like you for the first time; he even extends a finger and curiously pokes your stem.】

【"S-still a few years, I suppose," you say honestly, seeing that he has no intention of harming you. "But hearing you say that, I am indeed your savior; if you dare to eat me, that would be too unprincipled."】

【"As long as you are willing to protect me until I take human form, I will gift you a fortuitous encounter," you say, emboldening yourself.】

【"Hahahaha—good," Gu Jiangming laughs loudly. "Then for these next few years, I shall be your protector and help you take human form."】

【"Many thanks," you let out a long sigh of relief.】

【Previously, having the giant python there did indeed help you block many dangers, but you also knew that the giant python was merely guarding its food; when you reached maturity, that would be the moment the giant python devoured its 'master'.】

【Now with Gu Jiangming looking after you, there should be no trouble.】

A good person—

Wang Qinghe's tears are about to 'flow' down; she was truly afraid that she would die before achieving her goal, being swallowed before she could take human form.

It is fortunate that she ran into Gu Jiangming; if it had been someone else, she wouldn't even know how she would have died.

And here she was, speculating on the heart of a gentleman; it really wasn't right.

On Gu Jiangming's side.

He saw the cute Q-version cartoon character of Wang Qinghe nearby on the world map and went to find her.

Because in Gu Jiangming's understanding, among his wives, Long Xi is the one he needs to worry about the least, as she was born a true powerhouse.

Jiu Jiu is also nothing to worry about; she knows how to take care of herself and has her own set of principles for doing things. Most importantly, Gu Jiangming knows that Jiu Jiu's nature is one that would never be willing to suffer a loss.

She is not a good person, nor is she a bad person.

If Long Xi's only shortcoming is that she is a bit naive, then aside from being somewhat ruthless, Jiu Jiu is almost a perfect warrior with no fatal flaws.

So, who is the person Gu Jiangming worries about the most?

Could it be anyone other than Wang Qinghe?

Seventy years ago, she wronged herself to death; hundreds of years ago, she angered herself to death; ten thousand years ago, she just wanted to go through life and death with him, unwilling to live alone.

The era they are in this time is an era ruled by demons; if Wang Qinghe were born a mortal, she would be the one who suffers the most.

She might just die.

Gu Jiangming cannot watch his wife die; seeing on the world map that Wang Qinghe was so close to his location, he went straight to find her.

But he never imagined that in this life, Wang Qinghe is not a human either.

Rather, it was an Innate Spirit Herb, a "spirit creature" on the verge of successfully taking human form.

Now Gu Jiangming was beginning to doubt himself.

Even Xu Xi'an might have to step aside in his presence.

Little brother, my wife is truly not a normal person in any sense of the word.

Having found Wang Qinghe, Gu Jiangming's next secondary task was to help Wang Qinghe take human form, and return to their secluded cottage.

His junior sister, who possessed the Lone Ominous Body fate, was resting in bed.

【"Senior brother, where did you go?"】

【"I missed you so much."】

Gu Jiangming never imagined that the Heavenly Dao Leader, who had founded the Heavenly Dao Organization ten thousand years ago and aggressively sought to bring about Great Harmony to Heaven and Earth, would now be waiting for him to come home like a little doting wife.

The most beastly part was that 【Mie Changsheng】 also wanted him to try his best to find a way to influence her, in order to resolve the tribulation of her fate.

So now, what Gu Jiangming doubted most was the composition of 【Mie Changsheng】.

This kind of golden finger is typically just looking for excitement and doesn't mind the chaos.

Are you from a female-oriented genre?

But, to be fair, this little junior sister is a bit sweet.

Every day she asks after his well-being, asks if he is tired from going out, and when she feeds him medicine, she even uses her sleeve to wipe his sweat.

Although there wasn't much hot sweat, this gentle attitude made even his 【Innate Proud Bones】 soften.

Before, he was still huffy and didn't want to follow the instructions of 【Mie Changsheng】 to protect this little junior sister.

Now, it's a case of "true fragrance."

If he doesn't protect this junior sister, who will?

It warms the heart!

【"I went to pick medicine for you; after drinking these, your body will get better day by day."】

【You picked up your sleeves, preparing to decoct medicine for your little junior sister.】

【"Senior brother, what do you think about us two getting married?"】

【On the sickbed, she whispered softly.】

?

What?

You're being this direct?

Isn't this moving too fast?

Isn't it too sudden?

【You were stunned.】

Not to mention that he himself in 【Mie Changsheng】 was stunned.

The current Gu Jiangming was also dumbfounded.

What kind of high-speed direct pitch is this?

It was even more direct than Jiu Jiu and Wang Qinghe; not only was it direct enough, it was fast enough, and the most heart-piercing part was that this little junior sister was also tugging at his sleeve and shaking it slightly, truly a pitiful sight to behold.

The flushed complexion on the bed like a sick beauty, and the request whispered in those words, made one's whole body go numb.

No, what man could withstand this?

How dare you use this to test a cadre?

Little junior sister Liu Moran.

(End of chapter)