"The person who built this pavilion is indeed someone who knows how to enjoy life."
Gu Changge stood with his hands behind his back, gazing down from the high platform.
Looking at the endless crowd and the monks coming and going, he couldn't help but praise it.
The feeling of looking down on the masses, with everyone seeming like ants, was truly marvelous.
He thought that when he returned to the upper realms, he would find a craftsman to build a similar pavilion where he lived.
Of course, it had to be higher and grander.
With such a status and position, Gu Changge naturally intended to enjoy life to the fullest.
"I'm glad you're satisfied, Young Master. This pavilion was built by previous family heads specifically to entertain Saint Lords and Royal Lords from all factions," Lin Qiuhan explained with a smile.
Had it not been for Gu Changge's relationship today, she wouldn't have had the qualifications to be here.
"Indeed, holding the sun and moon, plucking stars, there's no one like me in the world, yet it's still a delightful view…" Gu Changge smiled faintly.
His plans were simple, yet far-reaching.
The reason he allowed Lin Qiuhan to guide him around the ancient city was naturally to assess the level of her alchemical talent.
He was thinking about how to train Lin Qiuhan after bringing her back to the upper realms.
Although Gu Changge had a terrifying background, it was also intricate and complex.
Someone like Elder Ming, an outsider to the family, would never have contact with it, nor would he understand it.
Even among the alchemical grand sects of the upper realms, few could boast of an heir with such terrifying alchemical talent as Lin Qiuhan.
In the future, if he could find a way to send Lin Qiuhan there, with his support, controlling those alchemical grand sects wouldn't be impossible.
It was always good to make preparations in advance.
Of course, on the other hand, Gu Changge simply wanted to build more goodwill and fully win over Lin Qiuhan sooner.
After all, with a thousand points of Fate Value in hand, wouldn't it be sweet?
Fortunately, Lin Qiuhan was truly naive, and under Gu Changge's "flowery words," she was already dizzy and had nearly placed her heart entirely on him.
What Lin Tian had said to her earlier was not wrong.
Gu Changge was naturally not a good person, after all, his role was that of a villain.
However, that being said, as long as someone was his, Gu Changge wouldn't hesitate to offer benefits.
He had no ill intentions toward Lin Qiuhan and even planned to cultivate her in the future; for now, it was simply a matter of using her for a while.
"There's no one like me in the world? What do you think cultivation truly is, Young Master Gu?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Qiuhan's eyes sparkled with interest, and she couldn't help but feel a sense of awe.
"Cultivation, in my view, is merely struggling through the vastness of the world. With the body as the vessel, crossing through the mortal world, traversing the sea of suffering, and moving toward the other shore."
Gu Changge said this with a calm, handsome smile.
Of course, he didn't take it seriously—this rhetoric was just a show.
To him, cultivation was as simple as enhancing attributes and leveling up.
"The sea of suffering? The other shore?"
Even Su Qingge couldn't help but brighten her eyes and ponder the words.
"Gu Changge, your insights are truly unique, and yet deeply profound…"
Lin Qiuhan couldn't help but say. As she walked alongside Gu Changge, no matter the topic, he always had something to contribute.
Moreover, it was never shallow or superficial, which only made her admire and adore him more.
Especially his perspective on cultivation, which made even this elder of the academy feel a sense of novelty.
The body as a raft, crossing the sea of suffering to the other shore?
Such a saying was unprecedented. The cultivation world of the upper realms seemed like an unfathomably vast and mysterious place that she couldn't imagine.
"Young Master Gu, as for Xiao Tian's matter, I really must thank you for your words. Otherwise, I would still be in the dark about it."
At this point, Lin Qiuhan thought of something, her expression darkening with a hint of sadness.
After all, she had always been concerned about Lin Tian.
Of course, she could never forgive his secret plot against Gu Changge.
Fortunately, it wasn't the real Lin Tian.
Otherwise, she didn't know how she would face Gu Changge.
"I only said it casually, I didn't expect it to turn out like this…" Gu Changge chuckled nonchalantly.
"Actually, I had some suspicions about whether Xiao Tian's soul had been affected. I was planning to ask him about it when this happened…"
Lin Qiuhan said with a tinge of guilt.
"Oh, speaking of which, there's something I'd like to remind you about, Miss Lin." Gu Changge's smile became somewhat meaningful.
"Please speak, Young Master Gu."
Lin Qiuhan looked at him. Since it was Gu Changge's matter, it was certainly important.
"Be careful with Lin Tian's body. I suspect that not only was his soul controlled, but it's also possible that someone else has replaced him. There are many secret arts like this in the upper realms…"
"Resurrection is actually quite a common thing."
Gu Changge said, with just the right amount of speculation on his face.
Lin Qiuhan froze. Resurrection? Could something like this really happen?
After all, Lin Tian had clearly been soul-destroyed and his vitality extinguished.
However, Gu Changge's words made her take it seriously.
Could it have been a fake death?
"Of course, it's just my guess. It's better for you to keep an eye on it, Miss Lin." Gu Changge smiled faintly, not showing his true feelings.
He was very much looking forward to Lin Qiuhan seeing Lin Tian's "resurrection" with her own eyes.
Once that happened, her last shred of attachment would surely be severed.
At that point, there would be no need to keep Lin Tian around anymore.
...
At this moment, a commotion came from outside the Pavilion of Stars.
"Gu Changge, a group of young geniuses from Zhongzhou and the Eastern Wilderness wish to pay their respects to you."
The elder from the Lin family, who had been tasked with guiding them, came forward respectfully to report.
Gu Changge raised an eyebrow slightly.
He had originally planned to decline, but since he was bored with nothing to do, he nodded.
"Let them come up."
He also hoped that these young geniuses could bring him some entertainment.
Soon, a group of young men and women with extraordinary auras, their bodies shining with precious light, respectfully entered under the guidance of the Lin family elder.
"Chu Xuan greets the Young Master."
Among them was the number one lackey of the Eastern Wilderness, Tai Xuan Saint Son Chu Xuan, who quickly bowed to Gu Changge with ingratiating flattery.
In addition to him, there was a group of other geniuses from the Eastern Wilderness, who had traveled with Gu Changge by flying boat and were not unfamiliar faces.
The final group consisted of the young geniuses from Zhongzhou.
At this moment, they were all a little shaken and excited, as it was their first time getting close to the young master.
The divine-like aura emanating from him made them all feel a deep sense of awe.
"We greet the Young Master."
Even Jin Yang, the Jialou Saint Son who had previously criticized Gu Changge, was now bowing respectfully.
"You needn't be so formal."
Gu Changge sat at the head of the table, nodding slightly with a calm and peaceful expression, without any sign of arrogance. This made everyone sigh in relief.
It seemed the rumors were true.
This young master was not as hard to approach as expected.
Then, the young geniuses began to introduce themselves, and one by one, they began showcasing their talents, hoping to leave a good impression.
Each of them was like a peacock flaunting their feathers, competing for attention.
Gu Changge nodded from time to time, smiling faintly, which only encouraged them further.
The young women from the heavens also wore flattering expressions, transforming into "puppy dogs" as they fawned over him, leaving Lin Qiuhan and the others shocked.
Normally, they would consider themselves goddesses or celestial beings.
But in front of the Young Master, they had to kneel and lick.
It was quite an eye-opening experience for them.
Lin Qiuhan was particularly moved. After all, her status was similar to these young women from the heavens.
However, Gu Changge's attitude toward her was completely different from the way he treated them.
This realization suddenly made her feel a sense of unexpected flattery and admiration.
Gu Changge treated her differently.
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