Above all spirits

Chapter 105 Demonic Soul

"Ten thousand...stars?"

Fang Ping repeated the name, frowning slightly, as if pondering his purpose.

"Never mind, I don't understand."

"Xiaoqing, let him wait a moment. I have important guests to entertain."

The woman who greeted the guests, called Xiaoqing, trembled violently, then lowered her head and remained motionless, as if a mountain had pressed down on her.

Just as Fang Ping was feeling confused, Gu Yun quickly spoke up to help her out of the predicament.

"Alright, Mr. Fang, you really are living in seclusion, oblivious to worldly affairs."

"She's just a messenger. Asking her to reject a future crown prince of the Canglan Empire is less effective than simply having her jump out of the window."

"Let Wan Xingchen come up with us. He is a prince after all, and it's not good for him to be so cold."

His tone was full of teasing, without the slightest hint of disgust.

Fang Ping then realized the problem and said to Xiao Qing with a slight apology.

"I'm sorry, I didn't think that through."

"However, Envoy Gu, Wan Xingchen ultimately represents the Canglan royal family..."

Gu Yun approved of Fang Ping's way of doing things by following his own heart.

In fact, he is the same way. He will not bow down to anyone, but he will apologize for his own shortcomings.

Gu Yun smiled and waved his hand.

"Old Fang, you don't need to keep calling me Gu the Demon Envoy. Just call me Gu Yun like Uncle Ji does."

"So what if it's the Canglan royal family? We just keep to ourselves and don't interfere with each other, we're not enemies."

"Okay, okay."

"Your name is Xiaoqing, right?"

When Xiaoqing heard Gu Yun call her name, she seemed to react instinctively, suddenly looking up and responding.

"Yes!"

"It's alright, you can go now. Just bring the prince up."

Xiaoqing first glanced cautiously at Fang Ping, and seeing that Fang Ping did not refute her, she breathed a sigh of relief, bowed deeply to Gu Yun, and expressed her gratitude.

"Okay! Thank you, young master!"

Throughout the entire process of leaving the house, Xiaoqing's mind went blank, with only five words floating in her mind.

"Gu Moshi".

And "Gu Yun".

"Look how scared you've made them. Do you usually treat people this badly? You have such a terrible temper."

"Haha, no, no, I meant no harm. Xiaoqing has been with me for quite a few years."

...

Not long after, footsteps and the sound of a door opening rang out.

"Looks like I've come at the wrong time today?"

"Is the Demon Envoy Gu here too?"

Wan Xingchen feigned surprise, but did not stop walking towards the living room.

Gu Yun simply nodded slightly as a sign of politeness.

Fang Ping, on the other hand, was straightforward and directly showed his displeasure.

"Your Highness, Prince Wan, have come all this way to pay me a visit. How could I dare not receive you?"

Wan Xingchen knew Fang Ping's personality and laughed nonchalantly.

"Master Fang, you flatter me. I do have important matters to discuss today, which is why I did not make an appointment. I apologize for disturbing you."

Fang Ping snorted coldly, but he did not lose his manners. He handed Wan Xingchen a cup of tea that had been brewed not long ago and gestured for Wan Xingchen to sit down on his side to talk.

Wan Xingchen accepted the tea with both hands, took a sip, then sat down, gathered his robes, and asserted.

"Jade Dragon Tea. Master Fang is not only profound in his knowledge of soul techniques, but even the tea he brews is extraordinary."

Fang Ping raised an eyebrow, his mood slightly eased, and said.

"you know?"

Wan Xingchen slowly put down the teacup in his hand, a smile always on his face, and said confidently.

"Of course, tea brewed with Jade Dragon Leaves is among the best in terms of nourishing the soul, how could I not know that?"

"I'll bring you a bag later. It was a gift from someone else, so please don't mind, Mr. Fang. I'm usually quite busy and don't have much time for tea, so consider this a small compensation."

Fang Ping didn't refuse, since one of his hobbies was drinking tea.

Gu Yun knew very little about this; he drank it like water, perhaps because these ordinary herbs were no longer of much use to his soul.

The reason he drinks tea from time to time is simply because tea is the only drink available here; there are practically no other beverages. If you put a can of cola next to him, he'll definitely choose the cola.

"Alright, alright, you're kind enough to come to me. What do you need me for?"

Wan Xingchen didn't seem to intend to hide anything, but he didn't reveal too much either, stating it directly.

"What else could I possibly want from you? It's definitely because there are some problems I've encountered while using my soul techniques, and I'd like to ask for your advice to improve them."

"If it is not improved in time, its continued use may harm one's own soul, which is why I am taking the liberty of disturbing you."

“Master Fang, Demon Envoy Gu, you two talk first. I understand the principle of first come, first served.”

That's quite polite; I can even get some information for free.

It also carries a hint of resignation.

It was as if to say that if the conversation was over, then I would excuse myself and have a talk with Master Fang for a while.

Gu Yun didn't care about Fang Xingchen's little schemes. It was true that he and the royal family might be on opposing sides in the future, but there was no need for it now, let alone for him to provoke a conflict.

"How can we let Prince Wan wait on the side?"

"How embarrassing."

He downed the tea in one gulp.

He stood up, straightened his clothes, and said goodbye to Fang Ping.

"Mr. Fang, I've pretty much explained my matter to you. It was just a small thing, and I'm sorry to have bothered you for so long. I'll head back now."

"Not at all, not at all. Gu Yun, you can come anytime you have time. I'd like to hear more about the Upper Realm from you."

In stark contrast to his attitude towards Wan Xingchen, Fang Ping's words to Gu Yun were full of gratitude.

This is the end.

A layer of sand seemed to veil Wan Xingchen's ever-present, amiable smile.

A chilling glint flashed in his dark pupils beneath his arched eyebrows.

...

Gu Yun walked alone on the main street back to the Ji family home.

The shadow of his heel began to tremble.

"Are you sure you don't want me to eavesdrop? Don't worry, I can blend perfectly into the shadows and those two won't notice me."

Werner's voice echoed in Gu Yun's mind.

"No need for that. Wan Xingchen was probably not lying. His soul is indeed a bit off. It should be as he said, caused by the use of some kind of powerful soul technique."

"Something's not right. I can't sense any souls."

"It's strange. The soul energy is mixed, and there's a hint of something inhuman in it, and it's not a good one."

"Not a human soul??"

"Forget it, it's none of your business. Why ask so many questions? Go back and use the Creation Divine Iron to temper Hongxiu's physical body. This girl's soul strength has increased, but her physical body can't keep up. I'm afraid she'll get lost on the other shore next time."

"Gu lad, I've noticed you're quite popular with women. Look at those two girls who were greeting guests when we left just now, their eyes were practically sparkling when they looked at you."

"Hey, don't misunderstand. A woman is a woman, and a peach blossom is a peach blossom. As long as you have no intention of being a peach blossom, it will never become a peach blossom."

...

"Speak up, Gu Yun is gone, all mysterious. Does your Canglan royal family need me to improve their soul techniques? Don't talk nonsense."

"Hehe, Master Fang is truly amazing, hitting the nail on the head."

"Master Fang, do you know about Demon Soul?"