Chapter 601: The Phoenix Trapped by the Phoenix
The silence lingered, and Long Qingyue seemed reluctant to speak, while Fan Jian, standing behind her, appeared nervous, subtly prompting her. Finally, Long Qingyue broke the silence, "Qingcheng, you're late."
It seemed like a simple statement, yet it carried layers of meaning.
Gu Qingcheng was indeed late, but Ye Wenxin had already been a part of Long Qingyue's life for so long. Yet, how could she explain that? All she could do was offer a slight smile.
In truth, she hadn't caused much chaos—aside from dealing with the rogue cultivator, she had merely collected some blood to create a dramatic entrance for Long Qingyue.
The onlookers were dismissed with orders to keep silent, though there was always the sense that word would spread. Gu Qingcheng stood there, facing Long Qingyue, their gazes locked, yet words seemed unnecessary.
Returning to her identity as Gu Qingcheng, standing before so many, felt awkward. Perhaps she had realized her path with Long Qingyue differed.
Long Qingyue was ambitious, seeking dominance, while Ye Wenxin desired stability—once seeking peace, now yearning for even more tranquility, free from Gu Qingcheng's dark past. However, Long Qingyue seemed fixated on the legend of Demon Lord Gu Qingcheng.
To become solely Long Qingyue's Gu Qingcheng meant Ye Wenxin would have to vanish. Gu Qingcheng wanted to resolve this conflict, but Long Qingyue's unwavering demeanor left her uneasy.
During their silent confrontation, the Flower Master was both tense and excited. To those with a villain's mindset, the more notorious the figure, the more admirable.
Once part of the Mo family bandits, the Flower Master had long known of Gu Qingcheng. But now, as the Flower Master's stand-in, she hesitated, finally glancing towards the elder cat.
This subtle gesture didn't escape Gu Qingcheng's notice; every interaction between the Flower Master and the elder cat gave Ye Wenxin the impression that the elder cat was the true leader.
As before, the elder cat spoke first.
"Since the Demon Lord is here as a guest, how could we not welcome you?" The emphasis on "guest" was clear, and the elder cat's stance remained firm.
Even though the Hundred Flowers Dynasty didn't prioritize cultivation, they wouldn't bow to might. If the elder cat had grovelled, Gu Qingcheng might indeed have tested her power on a city.
Seeing the elder cat willing to treat her as a guest, Gu Qingcheng nodded slightly. "Then I am grateful for the hospitality." With those words, she naturally moved to assist Long Qingyue with her wheelchair.
Fan Jian looked ready to flee, but Long Qingyue merely glanced at him, saying, "Let's go, we'll discuss this later."
Her tone remained distant, signaling her current mood. Gu Qingcheng sensed trouble—despite Long Qingyue never showing her anger before, it seemed their friendship was on the brink.
With this thought, Gu Qingcheng shot Fan Jian a glare. If things went awry, she might target him next.
With these thoughts, they headed to the Hundred Flowers Dynasty's guest residence.
