As Lin Qiuhan walked away, she intended to ask Lin Tian what had been bothering him. After all, when Young Master Gu mentioned it earlier, it made her think for a long time, and she realized something was indeed off.
Recently, Lin Tian hadn't even shown the slightest interest in cultivation. He wouldn't even move when others encouraged him to practice. So what had changed? What had led him to become so arrogant and even capable of alchemy? Moreover, he had been teaching some elders special techniques. Was there someone behind him guiding him? Or perhaps...
That last possibility made Lin Qiuhan shiver involuntarily, unwilling to think further.
However, when she returned to her courtyard, she discovered Lin Tian was nowhere to be found. This left her a little dazed as she sighed, "Forget it, after scolding him, he's probably angry and went back to his own quarters." She sighed again, "I'll ask him tomorrow."
"What exactly has happened to Xiao Tian?" Lin Qiuhan shook her head, choosing not to worry about it further. She had her own tasks to attend to, as her daily cultivation work was far from complete. But she couldn't help but feel a bit excited thinking about seeing Young Master Gu tomorrow. Her eyes sparkled as if starlight was reflected in them. Time, she wished, would fly faster so that she could see him sooner.
Meanwhile, as Lin Tian and Lin Qiuhan had their argument, Gu Changge received the system notification he had been waiting for.
"Ding! Lin Qiuhan suspects a change in Lin Tian's temperament, causing Lin Tian's fortune points to decrease by 50 points. Destiny points +200."
Just as he had anticipated, things were unfolding in exactly the way he predicted. After all, having read countless web novels in his previous life, Gu Changge was well-versed in the various plot tropes. He had also read many stories about antagonists and was familiar with the most effective ways to drain the fortune of "fortunate sons" like Lin Tian.
The plan was simple: First, take down those closest to him, then target his family, and finally expose the body-snatching and fortune-stealing scheme to the public. Everything was under Gu Changge's control. Lin Tian was not going to be able to stir up any serious trouble.
Gu Changge figured Lin Tian wouldn't just sit back and wait to die—he was likely to retaliate. Gu Changge was curious about the methods Lin Tian might use.
Assassination? A dead end. Poison? Impossible.
It seemed the last resort was the curse secret art.
After walking back to his quarters with a dark expression, Lin Tian felt his anger rising, all because of Lin Qiuhan's words. As a former God King of the Sky Slaughtering Realm, he had once been revered and unstoppable, yet today, he was being looked down upon by a mere woman. How could she say that if he could match even a fraction of the talent of that Gu guy, she'd be at ease?
His anger flared. The God King was not someone to be insulted without consequences. "Just in time, I've already gathered the materials earlier this afternoon..." Lin Tian muttered, "Though the potency is only one ten-thousandth of its full power, it will be more than enough for a young man like Gu Changge."
He gritted his teeth and coldly added, "This is something you've brought upon yourself, Gu."
As a person who came from a higher realm, Gu Changge was protected by the Lin family's ancestors. Ordinary means wouldn't work on him. Lin Tian's current strength wasn't sufficient to confront him directly. That's why his last resort was the curse secret art.
The curse Lin Tian intended to use was a mysterious and sinister technique, one that was tied to otherworldly demons and could silently kill a target. He had once used this very technique to ambush and seriously injure a fellow God King.
Although the technique's power was weakened due to his current state, it was more than enough to deal with a young man like Gu Changge.
Of course, the price was steep. The curse would drain his lifespan, which he would sacrifice to summon the power of the otherworldly demons. But Lin Tian didn't care. Once his strength grew, he could easily restore his lifespan.
"Using the blood of eight types of poisonous creatures, soaked into the Nine-Nine Soul Destroying Incense, followed by the bones of three different vicious beasts... with the help of the great cosmic forces, I can summon otherworldly power and set up a bridge with human skin incense and paper money..." Lin Tian had already prepared the materials earlier in the afternoon.
These were rare items, some of which were made from human skin or the bones of other races, containing different types of essences. As a member of the Lin family, he could easily acquire such materials.
He carefully laid out everything in the courtyard and began to summon the otherworldly power. Afterward, he sat in the center of the room, muttering incantations under his breath.
Soon, the air was filled with eerie symbols, and the atmosphere of dread quickly enveloped the entire courtyard. If someone had walked in at that moment, they would have been terrified by the sight.
The dark winds picked up, and crimson fur began to rain down from the air, filling the place with cold, dark energy. Strangely, this phenomenon only affected the courtyard, while the surrounding area remained as dark and quiet as ever.
Lin Tian's face showed a few beads of sweat as he struggled with the incantations. While his determination remained firm, it was clear that casting this curse wasn't an easy task.
But as he persisted, the curse took shape. The symbols darkened, intertwining with the shadows of the surroundings. It felt as though a misty, smoke-like presence was falling from the sky.
"Take his life, destroy his true soul," Lin Tian muttered, picturing Gu Changge's image in his mind.
The cost was fifteen years of his life force. Lin Tian felt a pull on his vitality, a draining sensation that connected him to the curse. He felt weaker, but his resolve remained unshaken.
He let out a cold laugh, "Even if you dodge this time, you won't escape forever."
These otherworldly demons were the most insidious and tricky. Those who encountered them usually ended up with their souls shattered, dying instantly. Even if one survived, their minds would be shattered for the rest of their life, living in a state of idiocy.
The dark wind blew quickly and faded just as fast.
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