I Am the Fated Villain - Chapter 248

Chapter 248: It’s really a blessing, you are a good master

In their opinion, Gu Xian’er was probably threatened by Gu Changge, so she brought him here. But they couldn’t understand where Gu Changge found the courage to do this. Did he look down on these old men? Was it due to his status as the young master of the Gu family?

“Gu Changge, what do you mean by this? Do you think we can be easily bullied?”

“How dare you be so arrogant and come here on your own? Xian’er, don’t be afraid. With your masters here, if Gu Changge dares to threaten you, we will not let him leave this place alive.”

“Even if it means offending the Ancient Immortal Gu family behind him, we will not hesitate!”

At this moment, several old men spoke, their words icy as they stared at Gu Changge with killing intent and coldness. They were ready to suppress him at the slightest disagreement.

Under their pressure, ordinary people would have been frightened to the ground, trembling and unable to stand. But not Gu Changge. His expression remained calm, as if he couldn’t feel their hostility. He didn’t speak, appearing as an outsider.

This scene made the hearts of the old men sink.

Gu Changge didn’t seem simple, and he had probably made all the necessary preparations before coming, so he was not afraid of them at all.

“Master, you’ve misunderstood. Things are not like this at all. Can you listen to my explanation first?”

Seeing this scene, although Gu Xian’er had expected it, she was still a little dumbfounded. Nonetheless, her heart was warmed by the sight. For her sake, her masters did not hesitate to offend the Ancient Immortal Gu family. She also understood that even though her masters were mysterious and powerful, they could not be a match for the family behind him.

Hearing Gu Xian’er’s words, the old men’s brows remained tightly furrowed. They thought there might be something wrong with her mind, or that she had gone out and joined forces with evil. Could there really be any misunderstanding in this?

There was a blood feud between her and Gu Changge. In the past, Gu Changge had dug out her Dao bone while she was young and nearly killed her. If it weren’t for her fate, she would have become a pile of trash by now. Moreover, the clansmen behind her were also suppressed and exiled, among other things.

This hatred—how could there be a misunderstanding?

For a while, they all felt that Gu Xian’er must have been coerced and deceived. Alternatively, they thought the clansmen behind her were controlled by Gu Changge, who took the opportunity to threaten her.

“Junior, I advise you to be smart and not play tricks. In front of us, any conspiracy or scheme will fail…” The village chief of Peach Village stared at Gu Changge indifferently, searching for a flaw in his expression.

However, Gu Changge remained calm and composed from beginning to end, his tone unwavering. “If the seniors feel that there is a problem, they can take action. Why waste words?”

“How dare you! Are you threatening us?” Gu Xian’er’s third master spoke, his voice cold. Though he was deaf, it didn’t mean he couldn’t understand Gu Changge’s words. His cultivation had reached a very advanced level, rendering such physical limitations meaningless.

“Gu Changge, can’t you say a few words? Have you forgotten the purpose of your visit?” Gu Xian’er also felt a headache from Gu Changge’s indifferent attitude toward everyone.

Therefore, she could only speak this way, hoping Gu Changge would consider Yaoyao. She also took the opportunity to transmit sound to several masters, explaining what had happened between her and Gu Changge in recent days. This made their expressions quickly change and become complicated.

“And what else is hidden in this?”

“It’s unbelievable.”

After hearing this, the village chief of Peach Village frowned. There seemed to be nothing wrong with what Gu Xian’er told them, especially after her detailed explanation. They discovered this secret from various clues she provided. Otherwise, it would have been exceedingly difficult for them to uncover it.

All the details made the old men fall silent. Judging from Gu Xian’er’s words, the credibility of the matter had increased significantly. It was important to note that Gu Changge had never confessed anything to her; everything was based on her own discovery and investigation.

“Natural devilishness? What could have caused it?”

“So, it’s possible. Given the family style of the Ancient Immortal Gu family, it really doesn’t seem like something he would do.”

“In those days, were there still such secrets? Did we wrongly accuse him just now?”

Reflecting on this, the faces of the old men became a little embarrassed.

If this hatred could be resolved in this way, it would not be a bad outcome. They didn’t want Gu Xian’er to carry a blood feud forever. Looking at her now, she was much happier and more relaxed than before. The great enemy she once deeply hated was now standing in front of her, and not only did she not hate him, but she also wanted to protect him. This was truly a blessing!

“What are you looking at?”

At this moment, everyone suddenly heard a soft and pleasant voice, like the sound of nature, with an ethereal quality.

“Lord Peach Demon!”

All the villagers in Peach Village were excited and bowed their heads toward the peach tree at the entrance of the village. In the beginning, when the village chief and others were not around, the peach tree had always been the guardian of their safety, a role it had held from generation to generation. They revered this peach tree from the bottom of their hearts.

Over the years, Master Taoyao had rarely spoken, and everyone thought she had fallen into a deep sleep. They did not expect her to speak suddenly today.

“Lord Taoyao, you actually took the initiative to speak today…”

“And you are speaking to this guy.”

The village chief and the other old men were also a little surprised.

Although their origins were vast and ancient, they were still not comparable to the mysterious peach tree in front of them, so they were also very respectful. Except for very rare occasions, Lord Taoyao would not speak. It was a bit strange that she would take the initiative to talk to Gu Changge today.

“I didn’t see anything, I just felt that the aura on the senior’s body was a bit similar to Yaoyao’s,” Gu Changge said slowly, withdrawing his gaze from the peach tree. He was not surprised that it would take the initiative to speak. Presumably, it had already noticed that Yaoyao was special.

As he spoke, Yaoyao, who was behind Gu Changge, also looked at the peach tree curiously. The uneasiness and worry she felt at the beginning had dissipated, replaced by a natural familiarity. It was as if the peach tree in front of her was inseparable from her, more like a blood relative.

“There is indeed a deep connection between her and me. I can sense what she thinks, and she can probably sense what I am,” the pleasant voice from the peach tree came again, still calm and gentle, without the slightest malice.

“Master, I seem to be able to perceive her existence… just like my sister…” Yaoyao spoke up, her little face filled with doubt and confusion, but also a sense of closeness. She couldn’t help but want to get closer to the peach tree.

Gu Changge was silent, lost in thought. “Could it be that there is really some kind of connection between Sister Taoyao and Yaoyao? Isn’t this too coincidental?” Gu Xian’er was very surprised by these developments. Initially, she brought Yaoyao to Peach Village just by coincidence. The main purpose was to ask the respected masters if there was anything they could do about Gu Changge’s situation. She hadn’t expected this to happen.

“Come over to me,” the voice from the peach tree sounded again.

Yaoyao hesitated, worried that the other party might hurt her, but she still sought Gu Changge’s opinion. Gu Changge nodded, his voice calm and steady, “Yaoyao’s existence is not just as simple as being an apprentice to this junior. I hope the senior will not harbor any ill intentions towards her… Otherwise, senior will know what regret is.”

Of course, he knew that this peach tree would definitely not harm Yaoyao, but he still needed to lay down the harsh words first to gain goodwill.

“Interesting. You actually threatened me?” The voice from the peach tree seemed momentarily stunned, followed by a laugh like the sound of nature. “I can feel what Yaoyao thinks. You are a good master.”

Buzz!

Suddenly, the peach tree swayed gently, its branches and leaves shimmering beautifully. Immediately afterward, a vast white fog appeared in all directions, and the sky and earth resonated with a regular rhythm, accompanied by bursts of sound. Even the old men in Peach Village couldn’t see what was happening.

Only Gu Changge noticed that after Yaoyao walked over, a figure of peerless elegance faintly appeared in the peach tree. With a wave of her jade hand, heavenly light descended and merged into Yaoyao’s body. The figure seemed to be deliberately making sure he noticed.

Moreover, Gu Changge felt that those eyes were as soft and calm as spring water, as if they could comprehend the universe. They seemed to be gazing down as if to see through him.

Gu Changge’s expression remained calm and indifferent, though various thoughts flashed through his mind. Then, in his heart, with a humming sound, wisps of innate demonic nature emerged. Yet, there was still nothing unusual about his face.