Beast Taming: Sharing Pets' Abilities-Chapter 427 - 426: A Resolute Heart for the Dao

With his limited strength, could he possibly seize the Myriad Sword Gourd under the watchful eyes of so many experts?

Besides, though he has a grudge against Zheng Changlong, it doesn’t have to be settled right now. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

If Su Qiuyue thinks that these two points are enough to make Gu Yuan assist her, she’s probably dreaming.

"Brother Gu, you are quite right."

Seeing that Gu Yuan didn’t even bother with pretense, Su Qiuyue felt her heart sink. She decided to be forthright: "In that case, let me speak frankly."

"I want your help, Brother Gu, to capture Zheng Changlong. If he can’t be captured alive, then he must be killed. The final blow to kill Zheng Changlong will be mine, and as for you, Brother Gu, you only need to support me."

"Afterward, all clues about the Myriad Sword Gourd on Zheng Changlong and all his belongings will be yours. Moreover, regarding this matter, you can lay all the blame on me, and I swear that I won’t reveal your involvement, otherwise I would be plagued by a Heart Demon and forever lose my chance at the Path of Longevity. What do you think, Brother Gu?"

At this, Su Qiuyue closely watched Gu Yuan.

"Miss Su is quite generous."

Gu Yuan replied calmly, slightly surprised in his heart.

Whenever major sect disciples or descendants of powerful beings encounter mishaps outside, their mentors or fathers can often divinely deduce the culprit through certain karmic methods.

Therefore, as Su Qiuyue mentioned before, if capturing fails, she would take the responsibility for killing Zheng Changlong.

This means that Gu Yuan only needs to assist in the matter, while Su Qiuyue will take on the enmity and the act of killing, leaving the benefits for Gu Yuan.

If Su Qiuyue is not deceiving Gu Yuan, then this offer is quite sincere.

However, Gu Yuan still felt some mistrust towards her.

Gu Yuan pondered for a moment, looked at her, and finally spoke openly: "This matter is not trivial. I can agree, but I don’t completely trust you."

"Don’t trust me?"

Su Qiuyue was momentarily stunned by his words, but quickly regained her composure. She thought for a moment, then took out a Jade Talisman, performed a Spell Formula, and separated a strand of her Divine Soul, sealing it within the Jade Talisman.

After doing this, Su Qiuyue’s face turned pale, and a thin layer of sweat appeared on her forehead.

She then handed the Jade Talisman to Gu Yuan, seriously saying, "This talisman contains a strand of my Divine Soul. If the talisman is destroyed and the Divine Soul dissipates, I would suffer severe damage, and it might even affect my cultivation foundation, making future Core Formation impossible."

"With this, do you trust me now, Brother Gu?"

Gu Yuan met Su Qiuyue’s bright eyes. He saw her unwavering determination and sincerity, and then Gu Yuan slowly nodded: "Alright, I agree with you."

In doing so, Su Qiuyue essentially placed half her life into Gu Yuan’s hands. If Gu Yuan had any evil intentions, Su Qiuyue would be at his mercy.

Given this, Gu Yuan naturally wouldn’t hold any more reservations.

Gu Yuan curiously asked, "Speaking of which, I’m quite curious, with no prior connection between us, why do you trust me so much, Miss Su?"

Su Qiuyue regarded Gu Yuan for a moment before suddenly smiling: "Brother Gu, you might not know, but I previously spent some effort investigating you. Though many see you as a violent fiend, in reality, you have boundaries. You’ve never harmed the innocent or initiated harm against others."

"Those who fell to your sword were all deserving of their fate, be they those who provoked you or Demons. Someone like you, steadfast in your Dao Heart and adhering to your principles, I doubt would compromise your own Dao Heart for me."

Gu Yuan glanced at her with surprise. He hadn’t expected anyone to understand him so well.

However, Su Qiuyue’s ruthless determination to achieve her goals was unmatched by many.

Yet now that the two had made a verbal agreement, they were temporarily allies, naturally bringing them closer, dispelling the initial alienation and distance.

Gu Yuan couldn’t help but ask, "Miss Su, have you considered the consequences of this action?"

What consequences?

Of course, the consequences of capturing or killing Zheng Changlong!

Zheng Changlong is the son of a Yang Spirit master; his father, Elder Huan Tian, would surely know if he were missing or dead.

By then, the first to be implicated would be Su Qiuyue!

Even Taixu Temple might not be able to protect her.

If they infuriate Elder Huan Tian, it’s possible that he could retaliate against Taixu Temple, causing even Taixu Temple’s peers and even the Observatory Master to have grievances against Su Qiuyue, making her unwelcome there.

After all, although Su Qiuyue’s status is significant, her personal cultivation path is nothing compared to the Observatory Master’s quest for the Primordial Spirit.

Therefore, there’s a risk of her being blamed.

Though Gu Yuan didn’t voice his thoughts, with Su Qiuyue’s intelligence, she naturally understood his meaning.

She chuckled lightly: "I’m well aware of the consequences, but I swore from a young age to pursue the Way, and I’ve been cultivating ever since. I’m only a step away from the Golden Core. Why should I sacrifice my path for the greater good and others’ sake?"

"Even if it’s our Observatory Master, I wouldn’t yield!"

"Failure in the Way ultimately means only death. Everyone has their destiny; it’s merely a matter of quality and length. Since I’ve sworn to prove the Dao and attain longevity, I certainly won’t be swayed by such trivial matters."

With that, Su Qiuyue smiled gracefully at Gu Yuan and asked, "What do you think of my reasoning, Brother Gu?"

Su Qiuyue’s eyes were bright and clear, her face beautiful and dignified, and her words conveyed a divine pursuit of the Dao.

Even with Gu Yuan’s steady nature, he was momentarily stunned, then deeply regarded the woman before him.

He hadn’t expected Su Qiuyue’s resolve in her path to be so strong and determined.

Even Gu Yuan himself might be somewhat lacking in that regard.

Gu Yuan had to admit, from all the female cultivators he encountered since he began cultivation, other than the mysterious Peach Blossom Fairy Qin Hongxiao from Lankao Mountain, Su Qiuyue was the most inscrutable.

"Miss Su’s steadfast Dao Heart is truly admirable."

After contemplating for a moment, Gu Yuan tossed the Jade Talisman back, offering it to her again.

Su Qiuyue was somewhat taken aback, instinctively accepting the talisman, seemingly confused as to why Gu Yuan returned it to her.

Seeing the surprise on Su Qiuyue’s face, Gu Yuan smiled and explained, "Earlier, I needed assurance because I didn’t trust you. But now, I no longer require assurance. With such a Dao Heart, you’re certainly not an ordinary person, so I believe in you, Miss Su."