Chapter 84: The Real Person
Gu Jianqing repeatedly advised with gentle words, saying, "Little brother, if you get into trouble here, going back to face our Master, he will have no way to explain."
Then he mentioned that the Ten Thousand Dragon Blood Array, although unrelated to cultivation, was still a challenge for his younger brother given his tender age and the need to polish his mental state.
At this point, he called over the other senior and junior brothers and sisters, especially the two beautiful sisters from the sect who were very close to Cao Cunzhi, to persuade him together, but the more they persuaded, the more determined Cao Cunzhi became.
The expression on his face was resolute as he clenched his fists and said that this time it was not a reckless act; he was more confident in his heart after listening to Master Wu Xiang.
Moreover, he advised Gu Jianqing, saying that our group had yet to gain anything thus far, and if we returned empty-handed later, it would be hard for our Master to accept upon returning to Purple Dragon Island.
Upon hearing this, a hint of hesitation appeared on Gu Jianqing’s face.
Cao Cunzhi, seeing that his normally very kind senior brother was persuaded by his few words, felt very pleased with himself and thought that within Daoist Xiao Qi’s lineage on Purple Dragon Island, he would indeed be the one to carry the banner in the future.
Little did he know that although Gu Jianqing seemed troubled on the surface, inside he was already bursting with joy.
Gu Jianqing was extremely good at disguise; he was as calculating as his Master, Daoist Xiao Qi, and even more sensitive and suspicious. The more so, the more he had to appear carefree and agreeable in everything he did in front of Daoist Xiao Qi.
He had long coveted a junior sister in the peak, wishing to become Daoist companions with her, yet he was unwilling to speak forthrightly. Not only did he have to use underhanded methods to get close to her in secret, but on the surface, he was extremely harsh towards her, showing an attitude that he had already cut off all feelings and desires for the sake of cultivation.