I am The Fated Villain

Chapter 1536: A long and vague memory fragment, the injury from that battle was too terrifying

Ling Yuxian stood quietly in the hall, observing everyone’s reactions. However, her gaze was primarily focused on Jing Xiao’s side, specifically on the young man in white who was smiling and talking with Jing Xiao when she had entered the hall.

She and Jing Xiao could be considered old friends, having known each other for more than ten years. Their relationship had been very good, and they understood each other well. Therefore, Ling Yuxian was surprised to see such a faint smile on Jing Xiao’s face as she conversed with the young man. It was especially striking when Jing Xiao had subtly glanced back at him.

Ling Yuxian’s curiosity about the young man in white deepened. Yet, for some reason, he seemed to be sizing her up in return. When their eyes met, he nodded slightly with a smile as a greeting, leaving Ling Yuxian feeling momentarily taken aback, confused, and unreal.

The young man did not appear to be an ordinary disciple of Yu Xian Palace; there was something about him that suggested he was more complex. Additionally, an inexplicable sense of palpitations and unease washed over her. Although he had merely greeted her with a smile, it sent a faint shudder through her. This familiar sensation felt ancient, flickering like fragments of old memories.

Suddenly, Ling Yuxian felt a sharp pain between her brows, as if something blunt had pierced her. Her face paled, and she instinctively reached up to press the center of her forehead, trying to alleviate the stinging pain.

Although a long time had passed, Ling Yuxian still hadn’t fully recovered her previous memories, only able to recall vague images and fragments. The injuries she sustained during that first battle had been too terrifying. The icy halberd light had traversed worlds, pierced the vast universe, cut through the long river of time, and directly penetrated her primordial spirit. Even after so many eras, that scene remained engraved in the deepest part of her soul, indelible.

For some reason, the sight of the young man in white brought that scene rushing back to her mind.

“Yuxian? Are you okay?” Ling Qiuchang, who was speaking with several elders, noticed Ling Yuxian’s unusual state and asked with concern.

“I’m fine,” she replied, shaking her head to dispel her thoughts. She was uncertain whether the issue lay with her or the young man in white. However, after countless epochs, suddenly recalling that scene today was definitely not a mere whim.

Ling Yuxian took another deep look at the young man in white, as if trying to commit his appearance to memory. In the hall, only a few had noticed her earlier disturbance. The elders remained immersed in the joy and excitement surrounding the impending return of the patriarch.

Ling Qiuchang chose not to mention or explain Ling Yuxian’s identity in front of the elders. Regarding the patriarch’s upcoming return, he refrained from revealing how he had come by this information. Instead, he informed everyone that the return of the patriarch was tied to the secrets of Yu Xian Palace. He warned them not to let other orthodox forces know about it before they helped the patriarch out of trouble. He was concerned that Zixiao Mountain, Lingshen Cave, and other factions might secretly obstruct their efforts.

The group of elders before them could be regarded as the core senior management of Yu Xian Palace. The disciples who were invited there were all innocent and trustworthy, so there was little cause for concern. However, Ling Yuxian hadn’t informed them where the patriarch was currently trapped or what was needed for his rescue. Therefore, when the news broke that the patriarch was trapped in a specific location and required assistance from his descendants, everyone in the hall was taken aback.

Some elders couldn’t help but ask for details, wanting to know where the patriarch was trapped and what they needed to do. In response, Ling Qiuchang explained that he couldn’t disclose any specifics just yet. The elders of Yu Xian Palace understood that such matters were of great importance and required careful handling, so they accepted this cautious approach.

As for the patriarch’s imminent return, all the elders shared a unified stance; they were ready to act as needed. They were prepared to do whatever it took to help the patriarch escape, even if it meant sacrificing their own lives or spiritual paths.

This fervor inspired many disciples, who felt uplifted and excited, eager to shed blood for their ancestors. Ling Qiuchang smiled inwardly, feeling reassured by their dedication. He then emphasized the importance of the situation to the group of elders, instructing them to remain in Yu Xian Palace for a while and not return to the dojo, as the matter was urgent and time was of the essence.

The group of elders naturally had no objections to this. After Ling Qiuchang finished speaking, the atmosphere in the hall became somewhat more relaxed. He glanced at Jing Xiao before focusing on Gu Changge, who was not far from her. Ling Qiuchang had observed this young disciple’s performance from beginning to end and paid special attention to him. Even in the face of such a significant event as the patriarch’s return, Gu Changge had only displayed a hint of surprise, showing little else in terms of emotion.

This lack of reaction surprised and intrigued Ling Qiuchang even more, prompting him to ask, “Which elder accepted this disciple? He seems a bit unusual.”

The other elders in the hall were also taken aback by this inquiry. They turned their gazes toward Gu Changge, not expecting the Palace Master to take such an interest in the identity of a young disciple. It was worth noting that several younger generations had accompanied them to the hall, yet the Palace Master had singled out this particular individual. It seemed that Gu Changge must possess some extraordinary qualities; otherwise, Ling Qiuchang wouldn’t have asked about him directly.

Elder Xianyun hesitated upon hearing this, weighing her response carefully.

In fact, when Elder Xianyun arrived at the meeting hall, her heart was already pounding. She was anxious about the possibility of Gu Changge’s true identity being discovered and concerned about other unforeseen complications. Fortunately, the developments had been relatively calm thus far. However, now that the Palace Lord, Ling Qiuchang, was directly inquiring about her disciple, she found herself at a loss for how to respond.

Her mind was filled with conflicting thoughts. Although the lives of her and many disciples under her sect were influenced by Gu Changge, this was the main meeting hall of Yu Xian Palace, a place filled with powerful individuals. There were no fewer than ten elders who had survived the Four Heavenly Declines and reached the True Dao Realm, not to mention several others who were in the advanced Ancestral Dao Realm. The strength of those renowned figures and ancient experts who had not made an appearance was equally unfathomable.

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No matter how strong Gu Changge was, it seemed unlikely that he could stir up trouble without consequences in such an environment. Yet, Elder Xianyun did not dare to take that gamble. Gu Changge had maintained a casual demeanor throughout, as if he were simply strolling through his own back garden, seemingly unconcerned about the risk of revealing his identity.