For Gu Changge, the reason he was still keeping Ye Chen around was because Ye Chen didn't qualify as an enemy yet.
A true enemy? Gu Changge certainly would not allow that person to stay for so long.
The moment someone crossed him, he would use every means possible to deal with them—there was no room for mercy or allowing them to grow stronger.
Whether it was Ye Chen or Lin Tian, one could call them children of destiny, but in reality, they were nothing more than chives or tools to be used.
One batch would be harvested, and another would grow in its place.
The children of destiny flowed like water, while the villain remained a constant.
Gu Changge wasn't a fool; he would never let any existence that posed a threat to him grow.
Throughout history, villains perished due to their arrogance and excessive speech.
He didn't talk too much, nor was he arrogant. He simply knew a lot more than others. Though he couldn't claim to be all-knowing and all-powerful, playing with these children of destiny from the lower realms was still a piece of cake for him.
He didn't kill them using the simplest methods right away. To be frank, Ye Chen and Lin Tian didn't pose any real threat to him at the moment.
Gu Changge was more than happy to take everything they had, squeezing every last bit of value from them before their usefulness ran out, all while casually gaining fate points in the process.
After all, it would be boring otherwise.
He had transmigrated here and become a villain, so naturally, he would enjoy himself as much as he could.
Additionally, he had just learned about the system's rule regarding the children of destiny and how their fate would be "cleared."
Killing a child of destiny and clearing their fate points would result in additional Heavenly Dao rewards from the system.
Heavenly Dao rewards sounded pretty good.
At least Gu Changge found the idea tempting.
Otherwise, with the way he had been messing with Ye Chen's master, finding out where Ye Chen was located would have been too easy.
But Gu Changge didn't choose to act immediately. He was waiting for Ye Chen to act as a treasure-seeking mouse, helping him locate the Eight Desolate Demon Spear in the ruins, shining brightly until the very end.
After all, that was the true purpose of his journey to the lower realms.
Just as Gu Changge was thinking this, a soft knock on the door sounded from outside the hall.
"Qingge, go open the door," Gu Changge said, sensing who the visitor was. His brow twitched slightly, and he turned to Su Qingge, who was flipping through some ancient texts nearby.
"Yes, Young Master," Su Qingge replied.
She put down the ancient books in her hands and walked gracefully toward the door.
At the entrance stood Lin Qiuhan, dressed in a light blue long dress, her face adorned with a light touch of makeup that only enhanced her natural beauty. In her hands, she held a small food box, which exuded a tempting aroma.
"These are the spirit cakes I made myself, thinking that Young Master Gu might be hungry tonight and might enjoy a little treat," Lin Qiuhan said, a faint blush on her face.
For some reason, she had found herself making spirit cakes. As a cultivator, she had long since reached the point of being able to abstain from food, yet her desire for taste could not be suppressed.
Since her cooking skills were decent, she thought she might as well make some cakes for Gu Changge.
"I understand. Thank you, Miss Lin. It's late, and yet you have personally brought something to eat," Su Qingge said, her smile as flawless as a ceremonial greeting, her voice cold but carrying a subtle hint of suggestion.
"Let me thank Miss Lin on behalf of my Young Master," she added, emphasizing the words "my Young Master" clearly.
This simple woman, having only met Gu Changge once, had already been captured by his charm.
Su Qingge considered whether she should warn her, to prevent her from falling into a pit, but then thought better of it, fearing that Gu Changge would only torment her afterward.
Lin Qiuhan, however, didn't understand the underlying meaning in Su Qingge's words. Her mind wasn't as sharp as Su Qingge's.
"Well then, thank you, Miss Qingge. I won't disturb Young Master Gu's rest any longer," Lin Qiuhan said, nervously handing the food box to Su Qingge and quickly leaving.
Back inside, Su Qingge walked back to Gu Changge's side, speaking with a sly smile, "First meeting, and Miss Lin has already fallen. Young Master's skill at playing with people's hearts really is getting more refined."
As she spoke, she opened the food box.
Whoosh!
Immediately, the fragrance of the spirit cakes wafted into the air, enveloped in a glowing mist, with even strange phenomena appearing on the cakes themselves, indicating their extraordinary quality. It was clear the ingredients were far from ordinary.
"Miss Lin's skills are quite good. Qingge, you should take notes," Gu Changge commented lightly, taking a few bites and praising her cooking.
"Since Young Master likes it, why not keep Miss Lin around? It would be simpler that way," Su Qingge suggested, raising an eyebrow.
Hearing this, Gu Changge glanced at her with a half-smile, "Is Qingge jealous? A jealous woman isn't like you."
"Such a thing is unappealing," he added.
Su Qingge shook her head, "Young Master thinks too deeply. I'm self-aware enough to know I can't truly win your heart. Whether I'm jealous or not is irrelevant."
Though her tone was calm, the subtle hint of grievance was hard to conceal.
"When did you start being so contradictory?" Gu Changge chuckled, amused.
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Meanwhile, Lin Tian had seen Lin Qiuhan returning from deep within the Lin family's palace complex. That direction was where Gu Changge resided.
What was a woman doing there, especially at night?
His face darkened in frustration and resentment as he clenched his fists.
"Xiao Tian, what are you doing here? And where did you go this afternoon? I searched everywhere for you but couldn't find you," Lin Qiuhan scolded, her face still flushed with a mix of joy, shyness, and unease.
But the moment she saw Lin Tian, her emotions immediately settled, and she sternly asked.
Lin Tian gritted his teeth, burning with jealousy inside, but forced himself to remain calm as he asked, "It's late, and you, sister, where did you go? Were you meeting that Gu Young Master?"
He didn't even understand what his emotions were at this moment. The obsession in his heart had to be dealt with or it would affect his mindset, judgment, and everything else.
He needed to find a solution for this issue first.
Upon hearing this, Lin Qiuhan panicked for a moment, feeling like her secret had been exposed.
But in front of Lin Tian, she maintained a strict and authoritative sister's demeanor and said, "My business is none of your concern. Just focus on your cultivation."
"That Gu fellow is no good. Don't be deceived by his appearance. I can tell right away that he's a man who preys on women. Lin Qiuhan, you need to stay clear-headed," Lin Tian said coldly, even calling her by her full name.
He couldn't let Lin Qiuhan fall into his trap. If it came to it, he would resort to more forceful methods.
"How is Gu Young Master not a good man?" Lin Qiuhan furrowed her brows, her expression sour.
When did Lin Tian start lecturing her like this?
Moreover, from her interactions with Gu Changge, she hadn't noticed anything wrong with him. He was humble, polite, and gentle like jade. Despite his terrifying background, he never acted superior.
"You'd better not slander Gu Young Master. If you could be even a fraction as excellent as him, I'd be at ease," Lin Qiuhan retorted, thinking that Lin Tian was overthinking things.
"Why are you so stupid, can't you see it?" Lin Tian was furious and irked.
Even after he had said so much, Lin Qiuhan still seemed oblivious.
What kind of spell had that Gu person cast on her?
"What's wrong with you lately? Acting all weird? Even if Gu Young Master isn't a good man, what would he want with me?" Lin Qiuhan asked, exasperated, before walking away quickly.
Lin Tian stood there, stunned.
What did he even want with her?
Halfway through, Lin Qiuhan suddenly remembered that there were still things she hadn't asked Lin Tian. How had he learned alchemy and cultivation? And where had he been this afternoon? Why couldn't she find him anywhere?
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