But right now, he's not strong enough.
It's clear that Qin Junche is at a great disadvantage by becoming his Daoist partner.
If it were him, he definitely wouldn't agree either!
Gu Tang's mind raced.
He can't exactly say that he's accumulating merit points to transcend tribulations and ascend to immortality!
It's even more unbelievable that some unreliable guy was adding unnecessary scenes for Qin Junche.
He looked at Qin Junche.
Qin Junche was also looking at Gu Tang.
The two of them hadn't discussed it, weren't in love, and didn't even have any tacit understanding.
It seems that, in this way, it's as if their world consists only of each other.
Gu Tang blinked again, then looked down and took out a small notebook from his storage ring.
He didn't care anymore; he would just try the method he had prepared, the one that Qin Junche would directly reject.
"If Palace Master Feiyun agrees to become my Daoist partner, then what I can offer is as follows—" Gu Tang calmly read from his notebook.
Qin Junche: "..."
The man in black: "???"
“First, I can provide Feiyun Palace with rune arrays that can reliably produce level 5 and 6 potions, and even have a chance to produce level 7 potions.” Gu Tangnian said.
Qin Junche: "..."
Flying Cloud Palace disciple: "..."
"Secondly, Palace Master Qin's sword technique is already unparalleled in the world, but I can help Palace Master Qin take it to the next level." Gu Tang added, "Although I am only at the Foundation Establishment stage, I have a long-lost peerless sword technique in my heart, which seems to originate from the same lineage as Palace Master Qin's sword technique."
He's not bragging.
Qin Junche not only looks like his former lover, but his voice also seems similar, and even his cultivation method and personality are similar.
Gu Tang sometimes even wondered how these worlds, which allowed him to accumulate merit points, came to be.
What does this have to do with him?
“Of course.” Gu Tang looked at Qin Junche. “Out of trust in Palace Master Qin, whether it’s alchemy arrays or sword techniques, these can be handed over to you before you form a Daoist partnership. You can verify them yourself first.”
"You're really generous," Qin Junche finally spoke, though his voice seemed to carry a hint of gritted teeth. "Aren't you worried I'll turn my back on you?"
Gu Tang was stunned for a moment.
Would someone of Qin Junche's status and position really try to cheat a Foundation Establishment cultivator like him?
"I am known as the Demon Lord," Qin Junche reminded him.
The disciples of Feiyun Palace all had a toothache.
Is it really necessary for our own palace master to do this?
He even dug up the title of "Demon Lord" himself just for the sake of a Foundation Establishment cultivator.
“Then…” Gu Tang hesitated for a moment, “let’s become Daoist partners first…”
"Hmph!" Qin Junche snorted coldly, "Anything else?"
"Thirdly, I have a special constitution." Gu Tang paused here, then smiled slightly, "For Palace Master Qin, this is definitely a good thing!"
"Shameless!" the man in black shrieked, his handsome face flushed red.
"You're overthinking it." Before Qin Junche could speak, Gu Tang had already pointed at the man in black.
He has already tried.
He couldn't bring back the cultivation skills that once made him the most powerful in the cultivation world, but his memories remained.
and……
He used to have a spiritual sense!
To put it simply, they are the kind of people who are born with a great advantage. They can cultivate even while breathing or sleeping, and they are extremely sensitive to the spiritual energy needed by cultivators.
Fortunately, this constitution has been carried over to the present world.
The reason Gu Nuo cultivated in the Cold Pool was because Gu Tang went for a walk on Danxin Peak and discovered that the Cold Pool had the most abundant spiritual energy.
It was simply hidden by the icy cold water of the pool, and many people didn't notice it.
"I'm overthinking it?!" The young man in black was nearly driven mad with anger.
It was clearly Gu Tang's ambiguous manner of speaking just now.
That smile, that tone of voice, and everything else...
It's hard for him not to misunderstand!
“That’s right.” Gu Tang smiled slightly again. “I have a spiritual energy perception physique. If Palace Master Qin is willing to cultivate with me, she will also benefit and her cultivation will be twice as effective with half the effort.”
"You still dare to say I'm overthinking it?!" The man in black's voice was louder, and his face was even redder. "Dual... dual cultivation and all that, how dare you say it out loud?"
"Why are you embarrassed to say it?" Gu Tang asked, a little puzzled.
There are countless cultivation methods in the world, and each one can help the practitioner embark on the path to enlightenment.
Some went far, while others stayed close.
Some journeys are difficult, while others are smooth.
...
Dual cultivation is just one of them!
How can a cultivator discriminate against cultivation methods in this way?
He meant that the man in black was overthinking things, thinking that the other party believed he would take advantage of Qin Junche by using the dual cultivation.
Actually, he's completely innocent.
His skills simply couldn't be improved.
Qin Junche was the one who benefited!
The man in black took a heavy breath, his face ashen, and turned to Qin Junche: "Junche, I won't allow you to agree to him!"
"Has Feiyun Palace really changed hands?" Gu Tang looked at Qin Junche with a puzzled expression. "Who is this... so we need to get his consent first?"
"No need," Qin Junche said calmly.
"Jun Che!" the man in black cried out in shock and anger!
"Oh." Gu Tang, having received an affirmative answer, ignored the young man. "Now that I've laid out my conditions, they're actually entirely beneficial to you, Palace Master Qin. So, Palace Master Qin, will you agree?"
"What if I say no?" Qin Junche asked.
"Huh?" Gu Tang was slightly surprised.
He thought for a moment and said, "Then... I can provide a rune array that can reliably produce level seven potions."
He originally planned to keep this and sell it for a high price to buy better cultivation resources for Gu Nuo.
Qin Junche: "..."
"Besides repairing the sword technique, perhaps I can also find a way to complete your cultivation method," Gu Tang said.
Qin Junche: "..."
"Fellow Daoist Gu." The Flying Cloud Palace disciple sitting at the head of the left seat could no longer stand it.
The palace master's face grew darker and his gaze colder.
Gu Tang stood in the main hall, looking completely bewildered.
He cleared his throat and kindly reminded her, "Why do you want to become Daoist partners with our Palace Master?"
He paused, then asked, "In today's world, there are many powerful people. If you want to form a Daoist partnership with someone, with the conditions you set, someone will definitely agree."
Of course, it's because of that lousy side quest!
Gu Tang thought to himself, annoyed.
Otherwise, since he can't improve his cultivation level now, what's the point of him forming a Daoist partner?!
"Fellow Daoist Gu." Seeing the change in Gu Tang's expression, the Flying Cloud Palace disciple sighed inwardly and had no choice but to be more explicit, "Why are you so certain that you've chosen our Palace Master?"
Gu Tang turned his head, glanced at the man with a puzzled look, and said matter-of-factly, "I can't help it, what can I do? He's Gu Nuo's other father."
"Pfft..." The Flying Cloud Palace disciple was about to vomit blood as well.
"Hmph!" Qin Junche stood up with a flick of his sleeve, his gaze as sharp as ice as he looked at Gu Tang: "I refuse!"
Chapter 14 The Son's Father is the Demon Lord (14)
After Qin Junche finished speaking, he turned and left.
The main hall of Feiyun Palace was solemn. After a long while, Gu Tang finally sighed softly.
As expected, I was rejected.
That's normal, though!
If he were Qin Junche, even if the other party offered similar conditions, he would probably still be rejected.
After all, at Qin Junche's level, having more Daoist partners or more cultivation techniques doesn't actually offer much help anymore.
In the final stages of cultivation, the key to true breakthrough lies in one's own enlightenment.
In the past, Gu Tang would definitely have given up.
But he can't now.
If he doesn't complete this so-called "side quest," he won't be able to catch up with the main quest.
The mission is not progressing, and if it fails, I will die.
Tsk!