Chapter 74: I will leave Yang Buhei with you for now

Although Gu Gu Hanyuan failed to "consume" the two women when he left the Ancient Tomb, they provided a great many villain points.

The process of Li Mochou dying for love and cultivating the "Jade Maiden Heart Sutra" yielded 6,500 villain points.

The process of Xiaolongnü falling in love and also cultivating the "Jade Maiden Heart Sutra" yielded 7,400 villain points, bringing the series evaluation to a cumulative 30,800, and there was also an SSS-rank evaluation reward to claim.

The SSS-rank evaluation draw yielded the Daoist immortal technique "Divine Sword Controlling Thunder True Art."

While its power is immense, Gu Gu Hanyuan currently possesses neither spiritual power nor a sufficient cultivation base; he cannot control it at all, and using it rashly might result in a backlash.

Furthermore, the Hero Sword cannot withstand the thunder summoned by the "Divine Sword Controlling Thunder True Art" and would shatter after a single use.

The Demon Sword is of a quality that could withstand the thunder, but the extremely rigid and yang-natured thunder might damage the sword spirit, making him even more hesitant to use it.

If it truly came to a situation where he had no choice, it would be better to sacrifice a Hero Sword to unleash the "Divine Sword Controlling Thunder True Art."

After all, Hero Swords are cheap.

After claiming the villain points accumulated from Xiaolongnü, Gu Gu Hanyuan’s total villain points reached 83,320.

He had more than enough villain points required to fuse his techniques, and the puppet was already arriving in Mount Kunlun with Zhang Zhang Wuji and Yang Buhei; the "Nine Yang Divine Art" was also about to be in his grasp. ===== CHAPTER 131 =====

Before leaving, he placed a spiritual sense anchor on Lin Lin Chaoying and then used the puppet’s "Anchor Teleportation" to swap positions.

He sent the puppet toward Jiangling City, preparing to first seize the treasure of Emperor Liang of the Tianning Temple.

After Gu Gu Hanyuan arrived in Mount Kunlun, it didn't take long for him to find Sitting-Forget Peak.

Yang Buhei was chatting happily beside him.

Because the puppet had maintained a distance while carrying them and appeared busy with the journey, it had seemed very cold.

Yang Buhei quickly noticed the change in attitude after Gu Gu Hanyuan arrived, so she became close to him again.

"Brother Gu Hanyuan, do you think Father will acknowledge me as his daughter?"

Yang Buhei was somewhat worried; after all, she had been raised by Ji Ji Xiaofu her whole life and had no emotional bond with Yang Xiao.

"Sister Buhei is so adorable; I believe Left Envoy Yang will surely like you."

Gu Gu Hanyuan was not worried in the slightest.

He suddenly heard movement in the distance and shielded the two of them behind him.

"Sister Buhei, Junior Brother Zhang Wuji, be careful. It seems someone is coming."

Before the words had even faded, a black shadow darted out, lunging rapidly toward Yang Buhei.

Gu Gu Hanyuan drew his Hero Sword and slashed toward the black shadow.

Unexpectedly, the shadow dodged it at the last split second, remaining completely unharmed.

The newcomer had thin cheeks and a pointed chin, with not a drop of blood in his face.

He was currently looking at the sword in Gu Gu Hanyuan’s hand with a grave expression.

"To think it’s a divine weapon! Kid, who are you?"

The man was none other than the Green-Winged Bat King Wei Wei Yixiao, one of the Four Great Dharma Kings of the Ming Cult.

"Could this be the Green-Winged Bat King in person? I am Gu Gu Hanyuan of the Wu Dangpai."

Wei Wei Yixiao revealed a sinister smile and laughed strangely:

"What is a member of the Wu Dangpai doing running to Mount Kunlun? Could it be that you’ve come to deliver a tasty treat to the old bat?"

As he spoke, he stuck out his tongue to lick his lips.

Gu Gu Hanyuan didn't beat around the bush and told him Yang Buhei’s identity directly.

"If Left Envoy Yang knew that Bat King Wei wanted to drink his daughter’s blood, would he break ties with you?"

Wei Wei Yixiao was stunned.

"Left Envoy Yang’s daughter?"

"Exactly. I ask that Bat King Wei take us to see Left Envoy Yang."

Gu Gu Hanyuan cupped his hands toward Wei Wei Yixiao.

"You say she is my daughter? Do you have proof?"

A middle-aged man’s voice came from behind the group; they turned to look.

The man was Yang Xiao, who had actually been observing from the shadows for a while.

Of course, Gu Gu Hanyuan had long since noticed him but hadn't exposed him.

Gu Gu Hanyuan looked at Yang Xiao’s dashing and handsome appearance; it was no wonder he had the capital to make Ji Ji Xiaofu fall in love with him after forcing himself upon her—he really was an old heartthrob.

He just wondered what kind of expression Yang Xiao would have if he knew Ji Ji Xiaofu had since had a change of heart.

Gu Gu Hanyuan felt amused inside, but his face remained calm.

"Could this be Left Envoy Yang?"

Seeing Yang Xiao nod, he took the Iron Flame Token from his bosom and handed it to him, then recounted the full story.

"That detestable old nun Miejue!"

After hearing the story, Yang Xiao was filled with hatred for Abbess Miejue, though because Ji Ji Xiaofu was not dead, he was not overly devastated.

Next came the touching father-daughter reunion.

Gu Gu Hanyuan didn't get involved.

He thought to himself: I’ll just leave Yang Buhei with you for now; once she’s grown, I’ll consume her.

"Little Brother Gu, thank you for bringing Buhei to find me. I wonder if you have any requests? As long as it is within my power, I will help you."

After Yang Xiao finished reuniting with Yang Buhei, he immediately offered to repay Gu Gu Hanyuan.

After all, owing a favor to the Wu Dangpai was quite troublesome for him; if he could repay it as soon as possible, that would be for the best...

Gu Gu Hanyuan thought to himself: My "brother" is not small at all; if you don't believe me, ask Ji Ji Xiaofu.

Of course, no matter how strange Gu Gu Hanyuan’s inner thoughts were, his expression management was excellent.

"I just saw that Bat King Wei’s light-body technique is peerless, so I would like to take a look at the Bat King’s light-body manual."

Originally, Gu Gu Hanyuan hadn't cared much about Wei Wei Yixiao’s light-body technique, but seeing his speed during the earlier skirmish, it was ridiculously fast. Even with several top-tier light-body techniques, he hadn't been faster than him; if he hadn't been waiting in ambush, he would have barely been able to stop him.

Wei Wei Yixiao had been quietly watching the drama on the sidelines, never expecting the drama to involve him.

"This..."

Yang Xiao hesitated.

Although he and Wei Wei Yixiao were close friends, this was, after all, to repay a favor for himself.

"Left Envoy Yang, if you agree to one condition, I will let him see the 'Grass-Skipping' manual."

Wei Wei Yixiao didn't care much; while his "Grass-Skipping" was indeed formidable in terms of speed, it relied more on his own innate talent.

"Please speak, Bat King."

"I hope Left Envoy Yang will take the position of Acting Sect Master to lead the currently fractured Ming Cult."

Wei Wei Yixiao had been worried about having no reason to persuade Yang Xiao, but now that there was a favor involved, he naturally wouldn't be polite.

Yang Xiao hesitated for a moment before agreeing; becoming Acting Sect Master would also make it more convenient to seek revenge against Emei.

Afterward, Wei Wei Yixiao handed the "Grass-Skipping" manual to Gu Gu Hanyuan to study.

Gu Gu Hanyuan had learned it after reading it through once; it indeed provided a massive boost to speed.

Of course, he also surmised that it was Wei Wei Yixiao’s innate talent that allowed him to reach a speed that not only Grandmasters but even Earthly Immortals might not be able to catch.

Satisfied, he returned the "Grass-Skipping" manual and bid farewell to Yang Buhei.

"Brother Gu Hanyuan, you must remember to miss me."

Yang Buhei was extremely reluctant to part; she didn't know how long it would be before they could meet again.

"Sister Buhei, I will come to see you when I have time. Remember to practice your skills well, you hear?"

On the way to Mount Kunlun, Gu Gu Hanyuan had given Yang Buhei a simplified version of the "Nine Yin Manual." The Ming Cult was a mixed bag, and not everyone respected Yang Xiao, so it was better for her to have some self-preservation power.

Yang Xiao watched from the side, looking nauseated, and his gaze toward Gu Gu Hanyuan became increasingly unkind.

Fortunately, Gu Gu Hanyuan didn't linger and left with Zhang Zhang Wuji. ===== CHAPTER 132 =====