Chapter 530 - 296: Grievances and Resentment (Part 2)
Chapter 530: Chapter 296: Grievances and Resentment (Part 2)
And the cause of this sudden change was buried several years ago.
After the death of the eldest lady’s mother, she went mad.
She was convinced that the person who killed her mother was Gu Ling’Er’s mother. These actions were previously mentioned at Heaven-Reaching Manor.
However, the eldest lady was incredibly gifted since childhood, regarded as the most likely candidate to succeed as the Ghost Emperor.
The senior brother admired her greatly. Of course, whether there were other feelings mixed in that admiration is unknown.
All things considered, ever since the eldest lady’s demise, the senior brother changed.
Unfortunately, Bai Yushu realized this too late... When he sensed something was amiss, the first person that came to his mind was Gu Ling’Er.
The eldest lady hated Gu Ling’Er’s mother, so Gu Ling’Er’s presence was inevitably eye-catching.
He intended to invite Gu Ling’Er back to the Ghost Emperor Palace from Heaven-Reaching Manor chiefly to prevent the senior brother from continuing to dominate the Ghost Emperor Palace. Although the senior brother held Gu Ling’Er in contempt, at least on the surface, he dared not act recklessly.
Conversely, letting her stay in Heaven-Reaching Manor would facilitate the senior brother’s treachery against her.
But if she returned to the Ghost Emperor Palace, she would be protected by the loyal experts to the Ghost Emperor, as well as Bai Yushu, the second senior brother, supporting her.
As long as Gu Ling’Er obtained part of the authority in the Ghost Emperor Palace, she would possess the power to protect herself.
Unexpectedly, as soon as Gongyang Chou saw him, he ridiculed him coldly, expressing distrust between the lines.
Bai Yushu then realized that someone was surely up to no good.
Coincidentally, Chu Qing and his companions arrived, so Bai Yushu did not continue to entangle, and using Chu Qing’s excuse, he departed first.
Who would have thought the senior brother did not want to wait even a moment.
He even disguised himself as Bai Yushu and attempted to assassinate Gu Ling’Er.
Logically, if the senior brother desired the Ghost Emperor Palace’s power, he wouldn’t need to take action against someone like Gu Ling’Er.
Going the extra mile and colluding with the Celestial Evil Cult was clearly for other matters...
The most reasonable reason is because of the eldest lady.
After listening to Bai Yushu, Chu Qing slightly knitted his eyebrows:
"So, why did you come back tonight?"
"..."
Bai Yushu did not immediately reply, paused, and then laughed:
"I plan to infiltrate Heaven-Reaching Manor and secretly snatch away Gu Ling’Er."
All right, all right, you folks at the Ghost Emperor Palace walk the unconventional path, don’t you?
The boss pretends to be the second, the second intends to kidnap the master’s daughter.
All quite remarkable.
But upon reflection, the Ghost Emperor Palace is indeed a tangled mess.
The eldest daughter suspected the aunt killed her mother and wanted vengeance.
The father, unable to find evidence, imprisoned the eldest daughter for introspection.
Enraged, the eldest daughter committed suicide.
Now the senior brother is bizarrely acting for the eldest lady again.
He didn’t hesitate to collude with the Celestial Evil Cult to murder Gu Ling’Er...
But to simply kill Gu Ling’Er, would it require such complications?
Chu Qing rubbed his chin:
"Your senior brother probably harbors resentment even toward your master.
"I reckon, he likely has feelings for your eldest lady."
Bai Yushu nodded repeatedly:
"I agree. Frankly, the eldest lady is indeed stunning, coupled with remarkable Martial Arts, her aura surpasses ordinary women.
"Such a competitive person as the senior brother falling for the eldest lady isn’t unexpected..."
Speaking of gossip, Bai Yushu’s eyes suddenly sparkled with interest.
Chu Qing gained some impression of him as well.
Initially a shut-in, later identified a problem and took action, couldn’t resolve it directly, planned to solve it covertly.
Yet before resolving it satisfactorily, he almost exhausted himself to death.
Still injured now, speaking of gossip with such fervor.
What exactly is this person made of?
Chu Qing felt a mix of amusement and regret but suppressed his thoughts, saying gravely:
"What’s your plan next?"
"’Bai Yushu’ was frightened off by the master, the senior brother vanished just like I deceived the third junior brother regarding his disappearance.
"But that’s false, the senior brother actually presiding over the Ghost Emperor Palace now.
"Since that’s the case, he must return to continue presiding.
Bai Yushu said lightly:
"Once I return, using this identity, I’ll summon Gongyang Chou and the young lady to the Ghost Emperor Palace.
"First, protect them well... The subsequent affairs will unfold step by step."
"All right."
Chu Qing nodded:
"Then I wish you well, your injuries..."
"No matter, with the Yama Life Extension Pill, I won’t die.
"The severed meridians will be dealt with once returning to the Ghost Emperor Palace.
"The key now is ensuring the senior brother doesn’t find out that the master hasn’t returned.
"Thus, I implore your assistance in keeping this secret.
Bai Yushu, aware of his own severe injuries, dared not seek help at Heaven-Reaching Manor.
Though resolving the misunderstanding with Gongyang Chou momentarily appears achievable, he isn’t that scheming second senior; prioritizing the overall situation, he chose distance regardless.
Even if perishing outside, Gongyang Chou and Gu Ling’Er would remain ignorant that the one who shocked everyone tonight as ’Third Watch Death’ wasn’t the Ghost Emperor but this second senior.
They remain unaware, and so does the senior brother.
Henceforth, he dared not return to the Ghost Emperor Palace... Gu Ling’Er’s life would then be preserved.
Chu Qing agreed but couldn’t help asking after a glance:
"If the eldest lady weren’t dead, which side would you choose?"
"Neither side."
Bai Yushu rolled his eyes:
"Retreat to a cave to cultivate, feel Martial Arts growth... Isn’t that delightful?
"Why bother choosing sides... utterly unappealing.
"Everything is merely performing elder’s orders."
Chu Qing glanced at him with a half-smile, emptied half of the Yama Life Extension Pills, and returned the rest.
Bai Yushu was overjoyed but quickly suppressed it, feigned astonishment, and asked:
"Third son, what do you mean?
"How can one retrieve a gift given?"
"Then why return it to me?"
Chu Qing raised an eyebrow.
Bai Yushu promptly tucked the elixir into his chest:
"Since you gave it out, I shouldn’t return it... All right, time is late, I bid farewell."
After speaking, he turned to leave.
Chu Qing didn’t stop him, instead found an empty bottle and secured the remaining Yama Life Extension Pills.
"Is tonight’s affair settled?"
Wu Qianhuan glanced at Chu Qing:
"Ultimately, the one truly intent on killing Gu Ling’Er is their senior brother?"
"Tell me, if merely aiming to kill someone like Gu Ling’Er, why collude with the Celestial Evil Cult?"
Chu Qing looked at Wu Qianhuan and Gentle.
The two ladies exchanged glances, recalling the second master’s wife, inexplicably captured from Ghost King Palace and taken to Abandoned God Valley.
Organizing from the start shows everything connects.
The senior brother colluded with the Celestial Evil Cult, planned to abduct the second master’s wife, and threw her into Abandoned God Valley.
He set up bait named [Celestial Essence Chess Manual] luring the Ghost Emperor away.
Among three major enemies, only Gu Ling’Er remained, then by Bai Yushu’s name, the senior brother killed Gu Ling’Er...
His plan would be entirely accomplished then.
"But one thing..."
Chu Qing pondered:
"Bai Yushu likely didn’t fully disclose details, or rather... held back a bit.
"There must be grievances between him and that senior brother.
"Otherwise, why would the senior brother exert so much effort framing him?"
Gongyang Chou mentioned seeing Bai Yushu contact the Celestial Evil Cult.
At the time, what he saw... likely wasn’t Bai Yushu now considered.
But if it was their senior brother in disguise, then how long was this false accusation prepared?
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ps: Again just a single Chapter. Wife took the kids to Penglai Oleg Castle for fun, on the way back, the car in front skidded and bumped into mine, then fled. While worried about wife and kids’ condition, also pondering over the fleeing car, the entire afternoon was messy until writing this, wife and kids are still waiting at the Penglai vehicle management office...
This unexpected situation came suddenly, sorry for disappointing everyone, apologies once more.