"Mr.Gu really is different with me."
Lin Qiuhan felt a swirl of emotions in her heart as she recalled the gentle and warm expressions of Gu Changge during their conversation.
It was perfectly normal for her to have such feelings. After all, the other "heavenly beauties" present—whether they were princesses of the empire or saintesses of sacred lands—held positions similar to hers.
They were all surrounded by admirers and held themselves with pride, aloof and distant from others, regarded as goddesses or fairy-like figures.
Yet now, these women were all scrambling to flatter and please Mr.Gu, their behavior no different from the courtesans or women of the brothels she'd read about in books.
Seeing such a drastic shift in their demeanor would surely be shocking to the other cultivators outside, who wouldn't believe their eyes.
Although Lin Qiuhan was naive, she could tell that this was the stark difference in status between herself and Gu Changge.
This was the attitude they should have toward Gu Changge!
"Mr.Gu is really so kind to me..."
For a moment, she found herself lost in thought, her mind dizzy from the emotions stirring within her.
Su Qingge, on the other hand, was already used to such scenes. In every sense, Gu Changge had a magnetic charm that drew women to him.
Now that she had witnessed the terrifying extent of his power and influence, how could these heavenly beauties not feel unsettled?
From their perspective, if someone like Lin Qiuhan and herself could be favored by Mr.Gu, then why not them?
Any relationship with him would cause their status to undergo a dramatic transformation.
At this moment, what was there to remain reserved about? It was only natural to do everything possible to gain his favor.
Su Qingge understood the thoughts of women like the back of her hand.
With a calm expression, she remained indifferent.
Considering Mr.Gu's nature, did they really believe that mere charm or superficial beauty could catch his eye?
That warm and jade-like demeanor was just a facade.
The true Gu Changge was cold, overlooking everything, distant, and impossible to grasp.
Having been by his side for some time, Su Qingge had developed a good understanding of his thoughts.
"Beep. You have successfully captured the fate of Lin Qiuhan. 200 luck points gained, 1,000 destiny points added."
At this moment, Gu Changge heard the system notification in his mind, causing him to feel a slight stir.
The 1,000 destiny points he had been anticipating had finally arrived.
Lin Qiuhan had not disappointed him.
At this point, he couldn't be bothered to listen to the heavenly prodigies talk about their competition. He had let them in because he was simply bored.
Wasn't it a pleasant feeling to hear them flatter and worship him?
Soon, Gu Changge's thoughts shifted.
He activated the system.
The attributes interface appeared before his eyes.
Name: Gu Changge
Identity: True Disciple of Dao Tian Xian Palace
Bloodline and Constitution: Demon Heart Dao Bone
Cultivation Level: Mid-Stage of the Marquis Rank
Cultivation Techniques: Dao Tian Xian Scriptures (7th Layer), Wan Hua Demon Body (Innate), Innate Divine Thoughts (Innate), Devouring Immortal Demon Technique...
Destiny Points: 2,600
Luck Points: 350 (Black)
System Store: Open
Warehouse: Breaking Domain Talisman *1, Fragments of the World Seed *1
The luck points had risen to over 350, not only due to capturing Lin Qiuhan's fate but also due to Su Qingge.
Both of them were individuals of great fortune, and by using them, Gu Changge could naturally increase his luck points.
The events that had led up to this point had drained most of Lin Tian's luck points, and he had gained over 2,000 destiny points from it.
The harvest from this round was truly satisfying.
Gu Changge thought for a moment but didn't rush to enhance his strength. His current cultivation level was already strong enough for the lower realms.
The nearly omnipotent destiny points were better reserved for when they would be more useful in the future.
He glanced through the items in the system store.
Finally, he found a "Basic Pill Refining Guide" in the daily discounted section, worth 100 destiny points.
He exchanged for it.
After spending 100 destiny points, the guide was now in his possession.
Gu Changge planned to find the right moment to give it to Lin Qiuhan. Since he had promised to train her, he needed to start now.
Such a gifted individual in alchemy must not be wasted.
After exiting the system interface, a new notification suddenly sounded in his mind.
"Beep. The Fate of the Chosen One has been detected. A random task has been triggered: suppress the older brother of the Chosen One. Completion reward: 500 destiny points. Failure: No reward."
Gu Changge was momentarily stunned, his expression showing a hint of intrigue.
This was the first time he had encountered such a random task.
If completed, it came with a reward; if not, there was no penalty.
It all depended on his own choice.
500 destiny points—now that was tempting.
But who was this "older brother of the Chosen One"?
It sounded like someone connected to Ye Chen.
After all, Lin Tian had already been dealt with.
The system hadn't been specific, but it seemed likely that the target was one of the heavenly prodigies present.
The prodigies from the Eastern Wilderness were unlikely to be involved—unless they were foolhardy enough to seek death by tangling with Ye Chen, knowing full well that they had offended Gu Changge.
Ye Chen had traveled all the way from the Eastern Wilderness to Zhongzhou.
Along the way, he likely befriended one or two prodigies from Zhongzhou, perhaps even forming a brotherly bond with them, opening up new opportunities.
This seemed like a normal development.
But who would have thought it would land on his lap?
What a strange twist of fate.
Gu Changge took a slow sip of tea, his expression slightly appreciative as he pondered this in his mind.
He quickly scanned the group of prodigies below. Ignoring those from the Eastern Wilderness, he paid little attention to the group of women fawning over him.
His target was now clear.
"Chu Xuan…"
Gu Changge spoke casually.
"Young Master, what is your command?"
Hearing his name, Chu Xuan immediately trotted over with a flattering and respectful look on his face.
This scene caused many of the younger prodigies present to feel a mix of envy and jealousy.
As fellow prodigies, Chu Xuan had gained Gu Changge's favor, and it was clear to them that it wouldn't be long before Chu Xuan soared to greater heights, leaving them far behind.
"Do you have any news of Ye Chen in Zhongzhou?"
Gu Changge asked lightly. Of course, this was a question he already knew the answer to—he had been keeping track of Ye Chen's movements all along.
But by asking, he wanted to see how the others would react.
"Ye Chen?" Chu Xuan's expression instantly changed, a hesitant look crossing his face. He scratched the back of his head, looking somewhat awkward. "Young Master... this..."
"So, there's nothing?"
Gu Changge's gaze turned cold as he glanced at Chu Xuan. The sudden pressure made Chu Xuan break out in a cold sweat, his face pale with fear as he cast a desperate, pleading look toward Su Qingge.
Although it was considered an honor to be Gu Changge's subordinate, the pressure from this young master was more than most could bear.
Ye Chen!?
Who was that?
The faces of the prodigies present also shifted, though they were relieved that Gu Changge hadn't directly questioned them. If he had, their reactions would likely have been even more awkward.
They knew a bit about the news from the Eastern Wilderness, but the details were sparse.
At that moment, among the crowd, the Saint of Galou, Jin Yang, began to feel a slight unease.
Though his character was straightforward and unyielding, he also held a strong sense of pride.
He looked down on the other prodigies, especially those who fawned over Gu Changge, and found their actions disgraceful and beneath contempt.
In his eyes, his little brother Ye Chen was far more composed and resilient than this group of so-called prodigies.
When he heard Gu Changge directly inquire about Ye Chen's whereabouts, a chill ran down his spine, and he couldn't help but feel that something was wrong.
But fortunately, he managed to maintain his composure on the surface, not revealing any signs of anxiety.
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