Losing 100 fortune points from the Child of Fate ultimately granted him 500 Destiny Points. It seemed the conversion rate was 1:5.
Listening to the system's prompt echo in his mind, Gu Changge mused over the matter. He planned to take some time later to use these Destiny Points to improve his attributes.
In the main hall, the unconscious Ye Chen was dragged out by the disciples of the Punishment Hall. The farce had finally come to an end.
The guests present couldn't help but murmur in admiration.
"This young master's strength is unfathomable, and his background must be unimaginable as well."
"After all, even the Tai Xuan Holy Lord sent his beloved daughter to personally accompany him…"
Most people exchanged meaningful glances, and many began to speculate about Gu Changge's identity. They all made up their minds—after today, they would report the events to their sects. If given the opportunity, associating with this young master could only benefit them.
It was easy to predict that a storm would soon sweep through the East Wasteland.
Soon, the ceremony concluded. At the banquet, Tai Xuan's Holy Son, Chu Xuan, stood tall and proud, looking down upon the other disciples. He then respectfully raised a cup of wine to Gu Changge, saying, "Thank you, Young Master, for your guidance. If I ever need anything, I will follow you to the ends of the earth."
It was clear to anyone with a discerning eye that this was a veiled offer to become Gu Changge's servant.
Seeing this, Gu Changge smiled faintly and accepted the wine. He drank it in one gulp before replying casually, "It's but a small matter, Brother Chu. You don't need to worry about it."
"Thank you, Young Master," Chu Xuan immediately responded with a joyful face.
"Old man, I drink to you…"
The other elders and disciples in the hall, being neither foolish nor blind, understood what was happening and began offering their respects as well. Inwardly, they cursed Chu Xuan for being such a skilled flatterer. His ability to change gears and become Gu Changge's sycophant in such a short time was truly impressive.
Many disciples watched enviously. Within a short span, Chu Xuan had become the young master's lackey.
"Qingge…"
Tai Xuan Holy Lord, seeing that his daughter seemed pale and somewhat absent-minded, furrowed his brow in concern. From earlier, it had seemed that Gu Changge had shown some interest in his daughter, so why was he now completely ignoring her?
"Father…" Su Qingge shook her head slightly, her face pale. She didn't explain herself.
Gu Changge had no interest in her. The earlier actions, inviting her to appreciate the moon, had been nothing but a farce intended to humiliate Ye Chen.
She didn't know what animosity lay between Ye Chen and Gu Changge to warrant such public humiliation, but she understood that now was not the time to anger him. With his status and the women around him, she was aware that her position was tenuous at best.
Su Qingge, being intelligent, was keenly aware of her own limitations.
"Sigh…" Tai Xuan Holy Lord also wasn't a fool. From his daughter's expression, he had already guessed the situation. His face darkened in worry.
Hearing his father's sigh, Su Qingge felt an ache in her heart. She knew well enough that his actions had been driven by necessity.
She looked at Gu Changge, hesitated for a moment, and finally gritted her teeth. At the end of the banquet, she made up her mind to lower her stance and approach him. After all, today's events had been triggered because of her.
But Gu Changge, from start to finish, had never spared her a glance. He had already turned to chat with Chu Xuan and was heading toward his resting palace.
His earlier invitation to enjoy the moon had been nothing more than a joke.
Of course, Gu Changge had been playing around. He had no interest in spending time with Su Qingge, especially when doing so could provoke a backlash of fortune or worse, invite unknown dangers from mystical beasts or divine creatures.
The risks were too great.
Su Qingge was undoubtedly beautiful, her white attire flowing gracefully, her presence ethereal and stunning, but she wasn't worth such a risk.
Watching Gu Changge walk away, Su Qingge stood still, unable to speak the words she had planned. Her usually composed demeanor betrayed a hint of disappointment.
She had always been reserved, but this was the first time someone had treated her with such disdain.
Whenever Ye Chen spoke to her, she would feel delighted, even overjoyed.
Su Qingge sighed inwardly and began to consider other ways to remedy the situation.
"Gu Changge is indeed a man of many layers…"
"He's much more interesting than that Ye Chen," a voice full of mockery sounded in her mind.
It was a voice sweet as heaven's music, yet carrying an ominous edge.
Su Qingge, however, didn't seem surprised. Her expression remained serene, as if this voice was an old friend.
Since the moment she was born, this voice had always been with her. It was a secret that even her father was unaware of.
One body, two souls.
Later that Night
In Gu Changge's palace.
A figure of a black-clad elder appeared from the void, his features blurred.
"How did the investigation go?" Gu Changge, seated on his bed, withdrew his consciousness from the system interface and opened his eyes, asking.
"Master, everything has gone as you predicted," the black-clad elder replied respectfully.
"Tai Xuan Holy Lord summoned Su Qingge and revealed his intentions," the elder explained.
"What intentions?" Gu Changge raised an eyebrow, intrigued.
"The highest-ranking elder of Tai Xuan Holy Land, the Supreme Elder, actually passed away three hundred years ago, but the news was kept under wraps. Tai Xuan Holy Land is desperately searching for a new source of power," the black-clad elder explained.
"Additionally, Tai Xuan Holy Lord's wife was a noblewoman from the upper realms. She was captured and brought back to the upper realms years ago, and Tai Xuan Holy Lord is hoping to use Su Qingge to find her whereabouts."
Gu Changge smiled faintly. "I knew it."
He had suspected that since Su Qingge was the female protagonist, she must have an unusual background. So, he had sent the black-clad elder, named Ming Lao, to investigate.
Ming Lao was a powerful protector from the lower realms, and in the East Wasteland, there were few places he could not infiltrate.
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