Chapter 40: Qiu Changsheng Goes All Out!

The disciple standing beside Qiu Changsheng crossed his arms, his expression full of arrogance.

"You have all just been deceived by his acting."

"Wake up!"

"How could Xiao Chenxin possibly be willing to save Ye Chen? What could he possibly gain? Come on! Xiao Chenxin, tell me, what gives you the right to save Ye Chen!"

Xiao Chenxin’s brows furrowed slightly.

Was this someone here to stir up trouble?

Ye Chen was truly the Child of Destiny; even while unconscious, there were so many people eager to protect him. It made it seem as if he, Xiao Chenxin, were the great villain.

Just as Xiao Chenxin was about to offer a rebuttal, Su Yao’s voice resonated in his mind.

"Grandmaster-Uncle, be careful. This is a trap."

"He just wants you to invent a reason for saving Ye Chen so he can spread it everywhere. If you ever want to deal with Ye Chen again, you will have to consider the image you’ve built for yourself."

"Whatever you do, Grandmaster-Uncle, don't fall for it!"

As the situation unfolded, Xiao Chenxin finally sensed something unusual about Su Yao. She seemed overly concerned about his affairs. His predecessor had never received such treatment, so he immediately sent a mental transmission to ask, "Su Yao, what has gotten into you lately?"

Seeing Xiao Chenxin looking at her, Su Yao’s eyes flickered with panic. She lowered her head, subconsciously clutching his sleeve.

"Does Grandmaster-Uncle dislike Su Yao offering advice?"

"Su Yao can change!"

With her "simping" level maxed out, Su Yao was devoted to the point of desperation, terrified that her Grandmaster-Uncle might make even the slightest mistake. Even the past incident where he had given his own Bone of Self-Respect to Liu Ruyan had been reinterpreted in her mind. Now, she only blamed herself for not advising him in time, which had led to that disaster.

If she had only spent more time with him, helped him ease his burdens, and found him someone he truly liked, perhaps none of that would have happened. That was the reason she had been constantly offering him advice since entering the Haoyue Sect. She wanted to give her Grandmaster-Uncle only the very best, even if it meant tearing herself to pieces. Such profound, extreme devotion was beyond the power of words to describe.

Xiao Chenxin shook his head slightly and replied via transmission, "No, I was just curious. You seem to have changed quite a bit since returning from the Red Dust Pavilion."

As soon as these words left his lips, Su Yao’s body tensed up, and her mind fell into disarray.

*I’ve been... discovered! Will Grandmaster-Uncle hate me like this?*

*Does Grandmaster-Uncle actually prefer the version of me from the Red Dust Pavilion? But if I were to bear his children like that, I wouldn't be able to hide it—how could I remain the Holy Maiden...*

Suddenly, a bold idea popped into her mind, and Su Yao felt delighted to have found a solution. She immediately transmitted, "Grandmaster-Uncle, how about I yield the position of Holy Maiden to you, and then I can just focus on bearing your..."

Before she could finish, Xiao Chenxin reached out and pressed his hand onto her head.

"Silly girl."

Interrupted, Su Yao stopped her wild thoughts. Xiao Chenxin transmitted, "You are the Holy Maiden. I lack the ability to lead as one. Don't look down on yourself, Su Yao. You are very capable; in the entire Yaoguang Holy Land, only you are fit for this position."

A sudden warmth filled Su Yao’s heart. Was this what it felt like to be praised by her Grandmaster-Uncle? Though it was a little hard to understand, it felt wonderful. The corners of her mouth couldn't help but lift.

"What are you smiling at!"

Suddenly, the disciple standing next to Qiu Changsheng pointed at Su Yao and snapped, "He won't say why he’s saving Ye Chen because I’ve clearly exposed his flaws. He’s just standing there in silence because he can't find an excuse!"

"I feel ashamed for you, being the disciple of such a hypocritical man! Your cultivation is inferior to my Senior Brother’s, and your character is even worse! You’re still only in the Foundation Establishment stage—you’re nothing but trash!"

After this barrage of insults, Xiao Chenxin felt numb. He glanced lazily at Qiu Changsheng, who was standing by without speaking, and sighed softly.

Qiu Changsheng suddenly reached into his robes and produced a perfectly round pill.

"This pill was bestowed upon me by my master."

"It can save anyone with even a single breath left, repair meridians, and heal any injury with ease. I came here today to gift this pill to the Haoyue Sect."

"Furthermore, I also have the corresponding prescription, which I wish to donate to the Haoyue Sect to help them heal people across the world."

Lin Yixin stood up abruptly, staring fixedly at the pill. "Is this the Undying Soul-Returning Pill, which the Imperial Sword Immortal Sect never shares with outsiders?"

Qiu Changsheng nodded slightly and handed the pill and the recipe to his disciple, signaling him to take them over. Then, he cupped his hands and said, "The Ancestor once said: 'Heaven and Earth are unkind, treating all things as straw dogs.' But I believe that every living thing in this world has its own wonders; how can they be compared to straw dogs?"

"Born as humans, we should cherish the ideal of healing the physical ailments of the world, and the grand ambition to heal the ailments of the human heart. Only then will this journey through the mortal realm not be in vain!"

As Qiu Changsheng’s words faded, a golden phantom of a Bodhi tree quietly manifested.

The air was filled with the sound of the profound Great Dao, mysterious and deep! The moment the sound echoed, everyone present fell into a state of sudden enlightenment—everyone, that is, except for Xiao Chenxin and his three disciples.

Grains of golden light cascaded from the Bodhi tree, and as they touched the stone floor, ripples spread outward. The entire world was suddenly dyed in gold. Looking closer, one could faintly hear the cries of auspicious birds from within the illusory tree.

...

Xiao Chenxin’s entire body was tense, his attention locked on Qiu Changsheng.

*It’s a Bodhi tree.*

Without needing Su Yao’s warning, even his predecessor—who had been a hopeless romantic—had heard of the legendary Bodhi tree. It was the condensation of the Great Dao, the very essence of the world! For Qiu Changsheng to be so young and yet able to resonate with the essence of the world—what terrifying cultivation was this? The man standing before him possessed the power to create heaven and earth, the sheer might to reshape the universe!

Su Yao’s transmission arrived instantly. "Grandmaster-Uncle, be careful. He practices the Great Dao; he is on the same level as a Saint. But the world of our Southern Frontier can only hold experts up to the Spirit Severing Realm! Could it be that he is already capable of transcending the rules?"

The might of the Great Dao pressed down, and even Xiao Chenxin couldn't control himself. He couldn't help but lower his head, as if this were the only posture they were meant to adopt.

*No, this isn't right! How could such a formidable Child of Destiny still be in the beginner’s village? What on earth has gone wrong?*

Just as Xiao Chenxin was reeling in shock, a low roar pierced his ears.

"Who do you think you are!"

Su Yao suddenly erupted with spiritual energy. Fighting against the crushing pressure of the Great Dao, she forcibly lifted her head, her eyes turning blood-red.

"What gives you the right to make my Grandmaster-Uncle bow to you!"

"Come! Let us fight to the death!"

"I will never rest until you are destroyed!"

Seeing Xiao Chenxin suppressed by Qiu Changsheng, Su Yao, whose devotion was off the charts, completely lost control.