Chapter 138: Dirty and Exhausting Tasks Are Best Left to the Female Villain
"Ugh…" Lin Feng's consciousness was hazy, yet the Solar Fire burning across his body made him wish for death. A violent desire to survive exploded within his heart.
"You dare kill me? My master will never let you go!" Lin Feng roared furiously.
Though he usually treated life and death with detachment, in the face of true mortal terror, his eyes brimmed with fear. He knew all too well—Gu Qing truly would kill him. This time, he would die for real.
And not just die—his soul and spirit would both be annihilated, never to reincarnate.
"Your master can't even save himself. Die."
Gu Qing crushed him with a single hand. Thus, the so-called Dragon King with the crooked grin perished completely.
Lin Feng's death was a matter of sheer misfortune. His combat power was unmatched, he possessed great fortune, and Lin Xuan himself had acted as his protector.
It could be said Lin Feng's future was boundless—attaining divinity was only a matter of time.
But fate placed him before Gu Qing, the one variable that shattered everything, and he ended up destroying himself in the process.
Gu Qing collected Lin Feng's treasures and storage ring, ignoring the system's broadcast. His gaze shifted toward the depths of the starry sky.
There, Jiang Yu moved with all her laws in harmony—graceful beyond compare, her divine powers vast and boundless, like a heavenly maiden descending, her essence merging with the heavens themselves.
With a casual strike, she shattered the void; countless stars turned to dust as she overwhelmed Lin Xuan completely.
"How… how are you this strong?"
Lin Xuan, battered and disheveled, stared at Jiang Yu in disbelief.
He had believed that, with the divine techniques, secret arts, and treasures rewarded by the system, he could sweep through peers of his realm.
Yet reality had slapped him mercilessly in the face.
Though he was at the third level of the Divine Fire Realm, he was being suppressed by Jiang Yu—who was only at the first level of the Divine Fire Realm.
If not for his divine equipment, he would already have been utterly defeated.
Boom!
Jiang Yu flicked her finger, blasting him away. Hearing Lin Xuan's words, a flicker of disdain crossed her eyes.
If not for her composure, she would have cursed him outright as useless.
Indeed, in her eyes, Lin Xuan was nothing but a complete waste.
With two hundred and six Supreme Bones, dual pupils, and a Chaos Body—he possessed terrifying constitutions.
Yet he never truly cultivated or understood their potential, only passively enjoyed the benefits they brought. Those heaven-defying gifts had become mere ornaments.
Against ordinary prodigies, Lin Xuan could naturally crush them effortlessly. His physique was strong, and he practiced supreme divine arts and top-tier secret techniques.
But against true monsters, Lin Xuan was far from enough.
Because in this world, there was no such thing as an invincible constitution—only invincible people.
"Junior Sister, must you really be so heartless toward me?"
Lin Xuan accepted that he was not Jiang Yu's match. He stowed away his divine weapon and questioned her bitterly.
Jiang Yu had once loved him deeply—those affectionate, water-like eyes of hers had never lied.
Had he not been blinded by obsession back then, consumed by Zhimu, perhaps the two of them would have already become a pair of Dao companions envied by all.
But now, Jiang Yu stood against him for Gu Qing's sake.
Lin Xuan felt he had suffered an unbearable betrayal.
The pain was excruciating.
"Heartless?"
Jiang Yu laughed in anger.
When they first met, she had made her stance clear—Gu Qing was the one she valued. Yet Lin Xuan insisted on doing whatever he pleased.
He even shamelessly used his superior cultivation to bully those weaker than him.
And now, just because she refused to help him, she was the heartless one?
Had Lin Xuan ever once considered her feelings?
"Palace Master, please calm your anger. Senior Brother Lin does not know the truth—his judgment was clouded by hatred. I ask that you forgive his offense for the sake of your shared history as disciples."
Seeing the killing intent radiating from Jiang Yu, a rotund man hiding in the shadows hurriedly stepped forward, bowing in apology.
At the same time, he secretly transmitted his voice to Lin Xuan, revealing Gu Qing's constitution.
He was the Peak Master of the Pill Peak, a cultivator at the second level of the Saint Realm. Naturally, he knew that Gu Qing possessed the Starry Cosmos Divine Body—a prodigious talent personally nurtured by the sect's core.
"Brother Xuan, I know you're furious, but calm down. Revenge must be planned carefully."
Fu Youcai urgently transmitted his voice.
Any information about Gu Qing was top secret within the sect, personally forbidden by the Ancestor. Violators were to be executed without mercy.
If not for Lin Xuan saving him before, Fu Youcai would never dare defy the order.
"I see…"
After hearing Fu Youcai's explanation, Lin Xuan finally understood. No wonder Jiang Yu and Zhi Meng, despite being enemies, protected Gu Qing so fiercely.
It was all because of the Starry Cosmos Divine Body.
His mind raced.
Gu Qing looked close to Jiang Yu, but in truth, always kept a distance — not even a touch.
That meant Gu Qing was deliberately acting, putting on a show to deceive him.
Lin Xuan's expression darkened.
He had been played by an insect, fooled completely, even misunderstanding Jiang Yu and nearly making an irreversible mistake.
Even if there was a reason, he couldn't ignore the fact that his disciple had been killed.
Jiang Yu… had truly changed.
"Brother Lin, the Palace Master is the key to your revenge," Fu Youcai whispered. "If possible, win her over."
Having lived in the Star Temple for thousands of years, he knew exactly how much those old monsters valued Jiang Yu.
Lin Xuan nodded, about to respond.
Then he suddenly thought of Lin Feng — and his heart went cold.
Even with reasons, he couldn't forgive this.
Seeing Lin Xuan frozen with shifting expression, Fu Youcai forced himself to step forward.
"Palace Master, Senior Brother Lin didn't mean it," he said. "And… his disciple is dead."
"Are you suggesting," Gu Qing said calmly, "that the Palace Master and I were too harsh, and poor Elder Lin suffered?"
Before Jiang Yu could reply, Gu Qing's killing intent surged beneath his still face.
Just a moment more, and Jiang Yu would have killed Lin Xuan.
But the fat fool's interruption snuffed that chance away.
Gu Qing wanted to tear him apart.
"Isn't that the case?" Fu Youcai snapped. "Lin Xuan's disciple is dead! Do you have no conscience?"
"Ridiculous."
"Lin Xuan brought his disciple to provoke us. We fought to the death, and Lin Feng lost because he was weaker."
"And now, Pill Peak Master, you're saying that's my fault?"
Gu Qing's tone turned cold.
"This…" Fu Youcai faltered.
"Enough, Fatty. Let's go."
Lin Xuan pulled him away. He'd already experienced Gu Qing's silver tongue and knew arguing would only humiliate them further.
Gu Qing's eyes darkened as he watched them leave.
"That fat man sowed another's cause, so he'll reap its result."
It was obvious — Fu Youcai was one of those "protagonist's lifelong brothers." Loyal to a fault, ready to die for his friend, abandon his clan, even his life.
He'd also play the role of benefactor — the one who provides chances, connections, and maybe even the heroine.
Gu Qing could already guess what would happen next.
Fu Youcai would use his ninth-rank alchemist network to help Lin Xuan gain footing in the Star Temple.
A ninth-rank alchemist's influence needed no explanation.
Therefore, Fu Youcai had to die.
And his whole family with him.
Gu Qing found an excuse to part from Jiang Yu and went straight to Ji Ning.
"How much do you know about Fu Youcai? Does he have a family? How many disciples?"
Three sharp questions left Ji Ning stunned.
But she quickly realized — Fu Youcai must have offended Gu Qing. Otherwise, Gu Qing wouldn't waste a thought on someone so worthless.
Ji Ning produced a jade slip.
She engraved Fu Youcai's details and his family's coordinates.
Gu Qing scanned it briefly. "Go and wipe out Fu Youcai's family."
Ji Ning pressed her lips together and left without a word. She truly lived a laborious life.
After a pause, Gu Qing decided to find Luo Li.
Fu Youcai's disciples and son were all within the Star Temple. He couldn't act directly.
Besides, he wasn't well-connected inside.
This task was perfect for Luo Li — the scheming, faction-loving female villain.
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