Chapter 648: Counting on Me? Better Count on My Beloved Disciple!

Gu Liangong ignored Zhuo Tie and looked at Xuanqing Daozhang; he knew Zhuo Tie's sudden words were well‑meaning, but Zhuo Tie could not possibly understand his thoughts.

Xuanqing Daozhang, looking at Gu Liangong's appearance, could roughly guess what Gu Liangong would ask—most likely the matter Zhuo Tie had just requested. He wanted to refuse, but seeing Gu Liangong's gaze and his aged face, knowing he was at an age with few years left, he said with a complicated expression:

"Gu Liangong, whatever it is, just tell me. No need to ask whether I'll grant it or not. We're neighbors after all; your family comes to Kumu Guan to offer incense every now and then, so there's already a bond of incense. Because you were busy before and after the funeral at Le Wenmao, whether it's me or Xiao Zhuang, we owe you a favor. As long as it's within my power, I can help you!"

He actually wanted to tell Gu Liangong that he does have some abilities, but in Soul Salvation of the dead, aside from his seasoned experience, he has never handled the funeral rites of the common folk around Hutou Gou for all these years. Apart from experience, he has nothing else, so expecting him to summon Guimen Guan at Gu Liangong's funeral is almost

He very much wanted to explain the truth to Gu Liangong, but he believed that no matter how clearly he explained, Gu Liangong would not believe him and would doubt his character.

Who would have Guimen Guan appear twice in quick succession, and on one occasion even bring Le Zizhen out of Guimen Guan, seize Kong Yuan Si, and save his life? One occurrence might be called luck; two, even if he tried to call it luck, no one would

While Zhuo Tie and Gu Liangong were distracted, Xuanqing Daozhang glanced covertly at Wang Ping'an, a fleeting hint of supplication flashing in his eyes.

If Gu Liangong truly asked him to perform Soul Salvation for him, to act as the funeral priest, this bond of favor would make him unable to refuse, and he would have to strive to fulfill Gu Liangong's request. Even if he could not

I suppose.

Gu Liangong would not blame him!

However.

He does not want Gu Liangong to leave this world with regret, so for all this he can only place his hope in Wang Ping'an. After all, over the years he knows exactly how much power he has; expecting him to

As for his beloved disciple, perhaps his Innate Dao Body is too defiant of destiny, but after hearing

He couldn't help but suspect that his precious disciple might not be a Great Benevolent Person Reincarnation; it was very likely that he was some immortal, and moreover a reincarnation of an immortal with extraordinary cultivation; otherwise it would be hard to do one outrageous thing after another.

Of course.

Even if his beloved disciple is some

After all.

Having a formidable past life is not something outrageous.

For example.

Who knows whether his past life was some major figure of the demonic path or a reincarnation of an eminent immortal cultivator?

"Xuanqing Daozhang, actually I have nothing much to ask of you; after all, I know my own body well, and I may not have many years left. The only thing I can ask of you is that you be my priest at my funeral, perform Soul Salvation of my soul, and preferably summon Guimen Guan, so that in my next life I can be cast into

"Xuanqing Daozhang, rest assured, whether you agree or not I won't force you, and even if Xuanqing Daozhang you agree, I won't

The latter part of his words, Gu Liangong was half sincere and half feigned; he wanted to see many descendants, but he cared more about being cast into a wealthy family in his next life, because this life he's had enough suffering and doesn't want to continue, wanting to experience the life of a rich family.

If possible.

He really did consider ending his own life; after all, he had only a few years left. Moreover, Xuanqing Daozhang had offended the Zhu Clan. The old Zhu Clan wasn't much; without a connection to the Liang Shui He River God, they wouldn't even dare to fart in front of the first‑generation Kumu Daozhang. But now the Zhu Clan has aligned with the Liang Shui He River God.

Perhaps the first‑generation Kumu Daozhang never earned the Zhu Clan's favor, so how could they possibly care about Xuanqing Daozhang?

Not long ago.

Xuanqing Daozhang's actions have seriously offended the Zhu Clan, even though the Zhu Clan's current greatest strength, his Golden Core‑stage Imperial Attendant, was taken by Xuanqing Daozhang through special means, opening Guimen Guan and summoning a ghost messenger from the Underworld to take the opponent away, as long as the Liang Shui He River God remains.

The Zhu Clan seeking revenge on Xuanqing Daozhang is only a matter of time.

If he doesn't leave the mortal world soon, he may never get

It's just

He knows clearly that doing this would bring what to Xuanqing Daozhang; not only would his descendants resent Xuanqing Daozhang, but even those around them would have differing

Of course.

This novel you…

The main point is that some people, using a sort of moral blackmail, beg Xuanqing Daozhang to help arrange a funeral; once he agrees, they would probably

If he sets this precedent, it would be endless trouble for Xuanqing Daozhang.

He could think of it, he believed, Xuanqing Daozhang would certainly be able to think of it; it would be better to plug this gap, he would not seek death, others would not seek death either; as for others, whether they would still morally coerce Xuanqing Daozhang, that matter would not be something he could worry about, but he believed Xuanqing Daozhang would certainly be able to handle it.

Xuanqing Daozhang has roamed the jianghu for so many years; he doesn't believe such a tactic

"Alright, Ancient Good Worker, as long as you are willing to peacefully accept the doctor's treatment and not seek death, I can serve as the officiant for your funeral and perform Soul Salvation for your departed soul; however, whether I can summon Guimen Guan, I have no confidence at all!"

Xuanqing Daozhang said earnestly.

"Daozhang, as long as you can handle my funeral and perform Soul Salvation for my departed spirit, whether you can summon Guimen Guan, I won't insist; even if you fail to summon Guimen Guan, I won't blame you, Daozhang!"

Gu Liangong let out a sigh of relief and shouted to Zhuo Tie beside him: "Zhuo Tie, help

(End of chapter)