CapĂtulo 1458: Chapter 1458: Life and Death Lies in a Single Thought
He seemed impatient afterward; he detested threats more than anything in his life.
He looked at Gu Qiaoqiao and whispered, âLetâs go.â
Gu Qiaoqiao also felt that talking to this person was a waste of time, but her mind stirred, thinking Ouyang Wensheng surely knew who was behind all this.
He had just come to The land of Huaxia, so how did he know?
Gu Qiaoqiao didnât believe he had the ability to foresee the future. If he truly had that ability, he would have attained immortality, or he would have long expelled the death qi from his daughter. Why would he be standing by the roadside here, negotiating with her?
Then, how did he know?
Perhaps that person was related to him.
Thinking of this, Gu Qiaoqiao recalled two familiar names: Old Thief He and He Shan.
Gu Qiaoqiao lightly clenched her hand, her expression chilly. If it really were them, she didnât understand what their motive was.
They were different from Gu Cheng; even if the Gu Family fell, they wouldnât get any wealth.
Not even the Hundred Miles of Mountains Map would end up in their hands.
These thoughts came and went in the blink of an eye. Gu Qiaoqiao nodded to Qin Yize and then looked at Ouyang Wensheng. âMr. Ouyang, I advise you not to meddle in Gu Family affairs. It wonât benefit you.â
Ouyang Wenshengâs expression changed instantly.
These two youngsters really didnât give him any face.
A sinister light glinted in his eyes, and he said, word by word, âWhat if I insist on meddling?â
âOuyang Rong will never be able to rid of the death qi on her, and it will also affect those around her.â Gu Qiaoqiao continued before Ouyang Wensheng could get angry. âIf you stop now, the death qi on Ouyang Rong will completely dissipate in about two years. But thatâs assuming she stays quietly on the island, commits herself to doing good, and doesnât go around eradicating entire familiesâŠâ
âGu Qiaoqiao, youâre insolent!â Ouyang Wensheng finally couldnât contain his anger anymore. His brows furrowed, and his fingers trembled slightly.
Then his finger twitched, seeming to intend to do something, but Qin Yize coldly snorted and reached for the back of his waist.
There was a murderous gun there, which broke the illusion he had set with just a bullet earlier.
Although he wanted to kill Gu Qiaoqiao and Qin Yize, he had to ensure a hit.
Otherwise, according to San Qiâs description of Gu Qiaoqiao, he definitely couldnât leave with composure.
Not to mention, there was also Qin Yize, full of a sharp aura.
Before he could weigh his options, Gu Qiaoqiao spoke sternly, âI finally figured out where Ouyang Rongâs words come from. I just donât understand; as the world continuously develops and advances, why do some people still act as if having power makes them number one and want others to hand over what they desire on a silver platter? If refused, they want to wipe out their enemiesâ families. Who granted them this authority?â
Gu Qiaoqiao spoke rapidly, giving Ouyang Wensheng no time to react before her voice rang again, âThe path to longevity is difficult; the skills granted by heaven are not meant for gratuitous squander. The lives of ordinary people are also lives and just as valuable. I imagine you know the saying, âPeople committing deeds, Heaven observing.â The situation before you is the best depiction of this proverb. If you hadnât sought to destroy my Gu Familyâs Yubao Square back then, how would your daughter have returned home with such death qi? Isnât this Heaven punishing you?â
âGu Qiaoqiao, shut up!â Ouyang Wensheng was truly enraged and humiliated.
Gu Qiaoqiao remained unafraid; she and Qin Yize werenât pushovers, and she was no longer the Gu Qiaoqiao who could be easily bullied.
âMr. Ouyang, I sincerely warn you, death qi is the greatest taboo for those practicing cultivation. What I said earlier is true, not a threat. Go back and tell your daughter, this death qi is the negative aura of the world. If she doesnât devote herself to goodness and continues harboring evil thoughts, it will result in a terrifying vicious cycle. If you donât believe me, go ahead and test it. I, Gu Qiaoqiao, will always be here.â
âGu Qiaoqiao!â The veins on Ouyang Wenshengâs forehead throbbed wildly. When had he ever been lectured this way, especially by a young girl?
His hand started to rise, forming the gesture of a spell command, but a pitch-black gun barrel aimed at him.
Then, Gu Qiaoqiao flicked her fingers, and a chilling Ice Arrow Talisman stood suspended before her, restless, as if awaiting the ownerâs command to attack.
Ouyang Wenshengâs hand froze in midair, his eyes widened in shock.
Even San Qi and Ba Jiao didnât know Gu Qiaoqiao could draw talismans in the sky.
This was the method of drawing talisman spells, one that every Mystic Sect member yearned for.
He had a lot of talismans, but even they would run out eventually, and when they did, he would need to find a quiet place, using special pens and paper to concentrate and draw.
But sky-drawing talismans didnât require that; once proficient, a mere finger movement resulted in a spirit talisman, endlessly usable.
It truly made oneâs heart shiver.
Ouyang Wenshengâs face turned pale and green while his chest heaved violently. Finally, he slowly lowered his hand, remembering what San Qi said before he left: Gu Qiaoqiao is unfathomable.
Capable of guiding the worldâs death qi, capable of drawing talismans in the sky at willâŠ
So, what else did she have that she hadnât shown?
In this fight, he had no chance of winning; that pitch-black gun barrel was also chilling, and though Qin Yize was said to be a normal person, his aura definitely wasnât ordinary.
That intimidating air was something only someone who had experienced life and death could have.
Ouyang Wensheng finally calmed down, placing his hands behind his back.
That posture signified giving up the attack.
Qin Yizeâs starry eyes flickered with a dark light and quickly lowered the gun.
Gu Qiaoqiao then flicked her fingers, and the Frost Sword swiftly turned into a vapor, disappearing into the air.
The atmosphere at the scene turned silent.
The expressions of the three were different, and none of them spoke.
After a moment, Ouyang Wensheng laughed heartily, though the gloom in his eyes and the deep-seated fear were unmistakable.
If this were the past, it wouldnât take years for Gu Qiaoqiao to replace him as Sect Leader.
Then he would have to bow down to her.
In the world of the Mystic Sect, thereâs another rule that Gu Qiaoqiao doesnât know: the victor becomes king!
If it were the past, Ouyang Wenshengâs failure today would be because he didnât dare to make a move, so itâs fortunate no one knew, or he would lose his last bit of dignity.
Also fortunately, despite Gu Qiaoqiaoâs astonishing talent, she was still ignorant.
That secured his full retreat.