Immortality begins with the Swordsman.

Chapter 23 Cause and Effect

Linghu Chong!

How would you rate this person?

Some people admire his unrestrained and impulsive nature, considering him a true knight-errant; others despise him for being unable to distinguish right from wrong and lacking responsibility.

In Gu Changfeng's view.

Linghu Chong can be viewed in two phases:

Before his injury, he was kind-hearted, respectful of his teachers, and courageous in upholding justice; he was an outstanding disciple of a prestigious and upright sect.

His actions after being injured, such as becoming sworn brothers with the lecherous Tian Boguang and the murderer Xiang Wentian, inevitably drew criticism.

and so.

Overall, out of ten points, I'd give it five!

Failing the test is also a sign of frustration – someone with a great hand played terribly.

Seeing Gu Changfeng lost in thought, Linghu Jiu couldn't help but ask, "Young hero, is there a problem with this name?"

Gu Changfeng snapped out of his reverie and said, "We don't need to think about a name for our daughter. I've studied the 'Book of Changes,' so my sister-in-law is definitely carrying a boy."

Upon hearing this, Linghu Jiu, though slightly skeptical, was overjoyed: "Really? My Linghu family has had only one son for nine generations, finally we have a successor."

Gu Changfeng said calmly, "You'd better not be too happy yet." He added in his mind, "In the original story, Linghu Chong was an orphan, think about it carefully..."

Linghu Jiu asked, "Why is that?"

Gu Changfeng organized his thoughts and said solemnly, "Well, how should I put it? Judging from your face, brother, your forehead is dark, which suggests you may face some bloodshed..."

The moment he uttered the words "bloodshed and disaster," he suddenly felt a gust of demonic wind swirling around him.

His gaze sharpened; it was Cai Ling Shuang who had launched a "sneak attack," seemingly trying to imitate Su Qing Xue by pinching his ear.

Having learned from past mistakes, Gu Changfeng reacted swiftly, slapping away Cai Lingshuang's outstretched hand and then reaching in to pinch her soft, tender ear.

At that very moment, Cheng Buyou on the other side also made a "ruthless" move...

Gu Changfeng gave him a cold glance, and Cheng Buyou immediately shrank back, stammering, "You, you let go of my junior sister right now, or I'll fight you to the death!"

This sudden turn of events not only startled Gu Changfeng, but also surprised the Linghu couple, who almost thought they were about to commit murder and robbery.

Gu Changfeng grabbed Cai Ling Shuang's ear, glared at Cheng Bu You, and angrily said, "What's wrong with you two? Why did you ambush me?"

Cheng Buyou simply said, "I saw my junior sister suddenly launch a sneak attack on you, and without thinking much, I followed suit."

Gu Changfeng: "..."

He turned his head and looked at Cai Ling Shuang.

Cai Ling Shuang grabbed Gu Chang Feng's hands with both hands, feeling both ashamed and angry, and said, "Let go! I didn't mean to ambush you, I just wanted to stop you. You have no grudge against him, and he even gave you the cake. How can you repay kindness with enmity?"

Gu Changfeng was slightly taken aback, only then remembering that he had a criminal record. In the past, if he disliked someone, he would always start by saying "his face is dark and bloodshed is imminent." No wonder Cai Ling Shuang misunderstood him.

He released Cai Ling Shuang.

"Go eat your biscuit, I'm talking to him about serious business!"

Cai Ling Shuang rubbed her ears, both angry and annoyed, and looked wary, clearly not believing what he said at all.

Gu Changfeng was both amused and exasperated: "I'm not crazy. Everyone I've beaten up has some kind of moral problem, doesn't they?"

"That's true." Cheng Buyou nodded, but quickly realized something and angrily said, "You, surnamed Gu, are you insulting my character?"

Gu Changfeng sneered, "That's the karma you created in your past life."

Having brought up his past life, Cheng Buyou was speechless.

Cai Ling Shuang glared at him—

Gu Changfeng angrily retorted, "What are you looking at? You came here to get beaten up..."

Cai Ling Shuang: "..."

After resolving the matter between the two.

Gu Changfeng bowed slightly to Linghu Jiu: "Brother, you flatter me. These two useless senior brothers and sisters just like to cause trouble all day long."

Linghu Jiu couldn't help but chuckle and said, "Young hero, your deep bond with your sect is truly enviable."

Upon hearing this, Gu Changfeng turned his head and glanced at the two of them with disdain, receiving two disdainful eye rolls in return.

"To get back to the point, now that I've studied the Book of Changes, I'll give you a careful look, as a way of repaying your kindness in giving me the cakes," Gu Changfeng said calmly. "May I borrow your palms to take a look?"

"Look!" Linghu Jiu and his wife exchanged a glance and simultaneously stretched out their hands.

"Men on the left and women on the right."

"oh!"

Gu Changfeng pretended to examine it, while frowning and shaking his head, making Linghu Jiu uneasy.

In reality, he was thinking about how he should treat Linghu Chong.

After a long pause, Gu Changfeng gently shook his head and said, "The art of the Book of Changes is profound and unfathomable. I have only learned a little bit of it. Please forgive me if I have misunderstood..."

Linghu Jiu frowned and said, "Young hero, please speak your mind."

Gu Changfeng's tone changed, and he said coldly, "Judging from your appearance, you and your husband both have the signs of short lives!"

Upon hearing this, everyone in the temple changed their expressions.

One of the guards said to Linghu Jiu, "Master, don't believe this kid. He's so young, he's obviously a conman."

Gu Changfeng simply smiled faintly upon hearing this.

Linghu Jiu's expression was gloomy. After carefully examining Gu Changfeng and the others, he called his maid to bring him a hundred taels of silver notes, saying, "This is a small gift; I hope you can offer some guidance, young hero."

Seeing this scene.

Cai Ling Shuang rolled her eyes inwardly: "This guy's so-called 'proper business' is just swindling money?"

Cheng Buyou stroked his chin, pondering whether this "way to make money" was also suitable for him...

Su Qingxue, on the other hand, remained calm, with deep eyes and a faint smile on her lips.

Gu Changfeng did not take the money, but instead said something that left people speechless in a calm tone.

"That's not enough. I want half of your fortune."

Su Qingxue frowned slightly and coughed lightly: "Changfeng, there should be limits to jokes."

Gu Changfeng shook his head and said, "Since ancient times, the will of Heaven has been unpredictable. You don't understand. This is fate, and it's only worth this much money."

Linghu Jiu's face turned grim. After hesitating for a moment, he tentatively asked, "If I truly offer half of my fortune, young hero, do you have a way to ensure my husband and I's safety?"

Gu Changfeng slowly shook his head: "No, I can't see through your fates."

Everyone: "..."

They all thought to themselves, "You can't save them, yet you dare ask for half of your fortune?"

Gu Changfeng smiled faintly, pointed to Madam Linghujiu's belly, and said, "Your son is destined to be with me. If you are willing to offer half of your wealth, I can take him to Mount Hua and recommend him to become a disciple of 'Master Buyou'. You and your husband can also use the name of Mount Hua to avert disaster. Whether you can escape this calamity depends on your own fate."

Cheng Buyou frowned slightly, puzzled, and asked, "When did our Huashan Sect acquire a 'Master Buyou'? How come I didn't know about him?"

Upon hearing this, he received three more looks that said he was an idiot.

Cheng Buyou pointed to his own nose, hesitatingly saying, "You're talking about me? The name 'Master Buyou' isn't bad... Wait, so you get all the benefits, but all the work is mine? Why should I?"

"Just because you injured Linghu Chong and he went astray, who else is going to take responsibility if not you?"

Gu Changfeng didn't say these words aloud. Instead, he pretended to be profound and said, "Cause and effect are cyclical, and retribution is inevitable. If you don't understand, then don't speak!"

Seeing Linghu Jiu's hesitant look, he added, "You don't need to give me an answer now. This agreement is valid at any time. As long as you are still alive, you can come to Mount Hua to find me. My name is Gu Changfeng."

"At that time, whether you are rich or poor, I will only take half of your wealth."

Why take half of the family fortune?

Because Linghu Chong only scored five points.

……

The next morning, as dawn broke.

Gu Changfeng and his group drove away, leaving Linghu Jiu and his wife still standing there.

Linghu Jiu was lost in thought.

He had traveled all over the country for many years, and this was the first time he had encountered such a strange boy.

If you say they're scammers, they won't charge you a penny; if you say they're not scammers, they'll ask for half your fortune right away.

If he were some kind of legendary figure in the martial arts world, his age wouldn't seem like it!

Seeing his confused state of mind, his wife comforted him, "Husband, don't overthink it. I suspect he's just a charlatan."

Linghu Jiu shook his head and said, "If he hadn't revealed his identity in the end, I would have also considered him a charlatan. But the Huashan Sect is a reputable sect; how could its disciples possibly be charlatans?"

His wife said, "Didn't he say at the end that the agreed time is fine? Let's go to Chang'an first."

Linghu Jiu shook his head and said, "That's a woman's view! Hesitation will only lead to trouble. If half of our wealth can be exchanged for the protection of the Huashan Sect, it's a worthwhile deal. But we should first find out who this Gu Changfeng is."

"Let's go, let's change our route—to Huayin!"