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Chapter 71: Righteousness and Demons, I Read 'The Sealing of the Gods' [Fifth Update]
Chapter 71: Righteousness and Demons, I Read 'The Sealing of the Gods' [Fifth Update]
Following Gu An's gaze, there sat a plain-clothed man above the character 'Dao'. His figure and appearance were unremarkable, and even his aura seemed ordinary.
If not for Gu An's constant probing with his lifespan, he wouldn't have noticed anything extraordinary about this person.
Yellow Spring Demon Emperor (Du Xu Realm, Ninth Layer): 3847/5700/14000
He's actually a demon!
Gu An was aware that within the same realm, demons and magical beings tended to have longer lifespans than human cultivators. But seeing the other party's limit of 14,000 years, he still couldn't help but be astonished.
What kind of cultivation technique is this demon practicing that completely hides his demonic aura, even from a great cultivator like Gu An?
More importantly, why is this demon interested in sword cultivation? Gu An couldn't help but think of his dragon, Hao Long, who was also obsessed with the sword path.
He didn't stare at the Yellow Spring Demon Emperor for long and continued to scan the other figures on the Butian Platform.
Those who dared to sit and meditate on the sword were not weak in cultivation. After all, cultivators at the Liqi Realm and Jiji Realm were busy absorbing qi and had not yet reached the stage of idle sitting and enlightenment.
Gu An realized that he had underestimated the influence of Fudao Jianzun.
Although he had never heard of Chu Xian before, with Chu Xian's cultivation base, he must be well-known among the various powers in the cultivation world, especially the great cultivators who knew of him to some extent.
The fall of a Duxu Realm cultivator would definitely shake the Imperial Court!
It seems that I need to lie low for a while. As his fame spreads, who knows how many powerful beings will be attracted in the future.
Gu An scanned everyone on the Butian Platform before leaving.
He had developed a habit of probing strangers with his lifespan to understand their backgrounds, as he felt uneasy without doing so.
From now on, I'll just focus on farming for a few years and wait for the cultivation world to forget about Fudao Jianzun!
He had already finished writing the book about Fudao Jianzun and the scandal of the outer sect. With Ji Hantian urging him, he had completed it last month. This book wasn't a long novel, and only one volume needed to be published.
...
The spring air covered the earth, and all things were vibrant.
In the Third Medicine Valley, Gu An and Gu Yu drank inside the house.
"The book you wrote, 'Righteousness and Demons,' has spread throughout the Tai Cang Imperial Court. Now, no one is talking about the Tai Xuan Xianzun. Everyone is discussing the Tai Xuan Sect and Fudao Jianzun," Gu Yu said as he tasted the food.
Gu An smiled and said, "After all, the Tai Xuan Sect is the number one righteous sect. Now that such a thing has happened, anyone would be curious. Rest assured, in a few years, the cultivation world will lose interest, and at that time, they will once again be chasing after your legendary story of fighting the Exotic Demon Emperor."
Upon hearing this, Gu Yu's brows relaxed, and he began to praise Gu An's writing, eagerly asking about the plot's development.
However, Gu An wouldn't reveal anything, leaving Gu Yu itching with curiosity.
"By the way, I recently obtained a book with a protagonist named Gu An. It's quite interesting," Gu Yu suddenly said, taking out a book from his storage bag.
Tai Xuan Secret Manual!
When Gu An saw the title, his heart skipped a beat.
Oh no!
She really started spreading it!
My reputation is ruined!
Gu Yu waved the Tai Xuan Secret Manual in his hand and said with a chuckle, "Brother Gu, have you seen this book?"
Gu An curiously asked, "What kind of book is this?"
"It's a good book. Come on, confess, did you write this yourself?" Gu Yu asked with a smile.
"How is that possible? Let me see. Is it that interesting?"
Gu An snatched the Tai Xuan Secret Manual from Gu Yu's hand and began to flip through it.
Gu Yu raised an eyebrow and asked, "It's not really written by you, is it? Did someone close to you write it?"
Gu An frowned as he finished the first page, looking as if he was reading it for the first time.
Seeing his reaction, Gu Yu stopped teasing him and poured himself some wine.
As Gu An's expression became more and more unpleasant, Gu Yu thought for a moment and said, "This book is being circulated among the inner sect disciples. You don't know many of them, so it's probably just a coincidence. After all, the name Gu An isn't that rare."
Gu An closed the Tai Xuan Secret Manual, took a deep breath, and said, "Does the Library allow this kind of book to spread?"
"This book didn't go through the Library. It's being passed around privately by the disciples," Gu Yu said helplessly.
Gu An fell silent.
Seeing the atmosphere turn awkward, Gu Yu stood up to bid farewell. Before leaving, he offered a few words of comfort to Gu An.
After he left, Gu An began to read the Tai Xuan Secret Manual.
It must be said that Shen Zhen had indeed studied the 'Qing Xia You Ji,' and in Gu An's opinion, this book had already surpassed the original.
Although some of the content was distasteful, the Gu An in the book was full of chivalry and had a carefree and unrestrained personality, which was quite likable and didn't tarnish his image.
After reading for a full hour, Gu An closed the Tai Xuan Secret Manual and walked out of the attic to continue his labor.
His goal was to plant medicinal herbs in the area as soon as possible. Today, he needed to fence off the land to prevent any inner sect disciples from intruding.
...
In the inner sect city, Ji Mansion.
Ji Xiaoyu sat upright at the table, holding a book in her hands. Across from her sat Ji Hantian.
"How is the book 'Righteousness and Demons'?" Ji Hantian asked, setting down his teacup.
Ji Xiaoyu replied while flipping through the book, "It's very well-written. The narrative is immersive and doesn't whitewash the crimes of the Tai Xuan Sect. It portrays Chu Xian's ugly face in great detail. However, the unity and cohesion of the outer sect disciples are also moving. At least after reading it, I don't feel that the Tai Xuan Sect is completely rotten. Instead, I sense the depth and spirit of the number one righteous sect in Tai Cang."
A smile curved Ji Hantian's lips as he said, "Do you know who Pan An is?"
Ji Xiaoyu fell silent.
"It's none other than the servant under your command, Gu An. Surprising, isn't it?"
Ji Hantian smiled and asked, "What did you think of the book, 'Righteousness and Demons'?"
Ji Xiaoyu replied with a faint smile, "To be honest, I knew, but I didn't expect you to be aware of it as well, Ancestor. Did you ask him to write this book? It will bring him a lot of trouble."
Ji Hantian coughed lightly and said, "It doesn't matter. I will protect him. Thanks to this book, my influence in the Elder Hall has increased. In the future, it won't be impossible to bring down Chu Tianqi."
Ji Xiaoyu looked back at the book in her hand and said casually, "I think the Ji family shouldn't get involved in the position of the sect master. It's better to stay dispersed among the various factions so we don't become a target."
"You don't understand how difficult it was for me when Ly Baitian was pressing down on me. Otherwise, why would I have asked you to join the Tai Xuan Gate? It was for your talent, so you could help me gain face," Ji Hantian huffed, feeling irritated at the mention of Ly Baitian.
"Are you going to compensate Gu An for causing him so much trouble?" Ji Xiaoyu asked.
"Of course. I will let him expand his Medicine Valley to a hundred miles in radius. Also, you can give him high-grade medicinal herbs from the Ji family from now on. I've investigated, and this kid is really good at managing the Medicine Valley. Moreover, if we get closer to him, we might be able to improve the Ji family's image in the future. I've read the 'Investiture of the Gods,' and the fact that he wrote about Ji Fa shows that he has the Ji family in his heart," Ji Hantian said earnestly, causing Ji Xiaoyu to furrow her brows.
Ji Xiaoyu's eyes showed a hint of displeasure as she said, "Ancestor, when dealing with people and matters, you shouldn't be too calculating."
"Silly child, this isn't calculating. It's a win-win situation, so why not?" Ji Hantian argued.
Ji Xiaoyu lowered her head and continued reading the book, causing Ji Hantian to shake his head.
Ji Hantian stood up and said, "The Hundred Races Assembly is about to begin. You should prepare and make sure to secure the top spot on the Hidden Dragon Ranking."
With that, he took two steps and disappeared into thin air.
Ji Xiaoyu remained seated, her eyes fixed on the book in her hands.
...
In March, the spring breeze was cool and refreshing.
One day in the early part of the month, the Ji family sent people to the Third Medicine Valley to deliver a large number of medicinal herb seeds to Gu An. The lowest grade among them was four, which delighted Gu An greatly.
Before leaving, the Ji family cultivator hinted that the Third Miss of their family thought highly of Gu An, and these seeds were personally selected by her. He was welcome to seek her out for any future needs.
Naturally, Gu An did not refuse and expressed his gratitude. Only then did the cultivator leave satisfied.
With the support of the Ji family, Gu Zong, and Jiang Qiong, Gu An was able to save a lot on costs. He decided to recruit more miscellaneous disciples and fill at least twenty slots. Each of them would be provided with a demon beast, and he would ensure they received the best treatment.
One day, Gu An brought Tian Lao to the outer gate city. Tian Lao had volunteered to come, saying that he wanted to witness the 'righteous path' inscribed on the Butian Platform.
Upon arriving at the outer gate city, the two separated.
As Gu An approached the Miscellaneous Hall, a male disciple approached him and said in a low voice, "Fellow Daoist, I have something precious here. It will only cost you two lower-grade spirit stones."
"Two? Why don't you just go rob someone?" Gu An replied irritably as he walked around the disciple.
The disciple blocked his path again and took out a book from his storage bag, whispering, "Take a look at this. Do you know what book this is? Many inner sect disciples read it after their seclusion. There's a great opportunity within."
Gu An glanced at it and saw four words:
'Tai Xuan Secret Manual.'
He pushed the disciple aside and said, "Sorry, I'm reading 'Investiture of the Gods.'"
The disciple glared at Gu An's back and muttered a few curses under his breath before approaching someone else to pitch his book.
Half an hour later, Gu An walked out of the Miscellaneous Hall, followed by eleven young men and women, all of whom looked excited.
The fact that Gu An was able to recruit so many miscellaneous disciples at once indicated that he had a significant background. Following such a senior would surely broaden their path in the cultivation world.
Gu An led the group of miscellaneous disciples onto the Butian Platform.
The disciples had always been curious about the Butian Platform, but their low cultivation levels made them dare not approach it for fear of offending powerful cultivators.
Gu An quickly spotted Tian Lao standing below the character 'Righteous.' He was staring at it intently.
Gu An glanced in another direction.
The Yellow Spring Demon Emperor, a ninth-layer Du Xu realm cultivator, was still there. At that moment, the Demon Emperor was making gestures with his right hand.
After observing for two breaths, Gu An thought, This is a sword technique of the Great Desolate Startling Sword!
How can he comprehend sword techniques just from sword intent?
He's too monstrous!
I need to bring up the Great Desolate Startling Sword next time and invest a million years of my lifespan to maintain my status in the sword path.
Gu An retracted his gaze and walked towards Tian Lao.
Suddenly, a loud laughter rang out from the Butian Platform, causing tens of thousands of people to turn their heads.
The speaker was an elderly man in a Daoist robe, his silver hair slightly disheveled.
He leaped into the air and, with his right hand, pointed at the characters 'Righteous Path' on the platform.
(End of Chapter)
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