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Chapter 562 To save or not to save?

Gu Lanqing seemed to be frozen in place. The thousand-year-old inheritance of Xiuyan Ruins was an invisible yet heavy force that pressed directly on her shoulders and penetrated deep into her soul. Every breath she took was filled with heavy stagnation.

Since childhood, she has been brought up under the influence of respecting teachers, strictly observing rules, and practicing morality. These concepts have long become the skeleton of her soul, the code of conduct for her, and her deepest commitment to Xiuyanxu.

The scene before her dragged her into an abyss of confusion.

Elder Pu Chuang, the respected elder in Xiuyanxu, is now trying to awaken the Lan clan bloodline in Lingye's body. This is undoubtedly a blatant provocation to the inheritance of Xiuyanxu.

To save or not to save?

This question was like an extremely sharp dagger, cutting Gu Lanqing's heart repeatedly.

Saving Ling Ye means disobeying Elder Pu Chuang and going against the teachings of his respected teacher over the years; but if he is not saved, Ling Ye will be devoured by the blood of the Lan clan, and not only will the inheritance of Xiuyanxu be disgraced, but countless lives will also face a catastrophe.

Gu Lanqing unconsciously clenched his fists, his arms trembling slightly, revealing his extreme inner conflict.

She clenched her teeth so hard that her lower lip was almost bitten to bleed. Her eyes were fixed on Ling Ye who was struggling in pain and Elder Pu Chuang who had a strange look on his face. All kinds of thoughts were intertwined in her mind.

"No!" Gu Lanqing shouted suddenly. His voice was not loud, but it revealed his determination to fight to the death.

Gu Lanqing stood where he was, as if imprisoned by invisible shackles.

As the jewel in the crown of the Gu family, a prominent family in The Hague, she grew up under the influence of the Xiuyan Ruins heritage, and the fear of authority has been deeply rooted in her soul.

At this moment, the responsibility of Gu family's glory and inheritance was like a heavy rock pressing on her shoulders, making it difficult for her to breathe.

Ling Ye's painful roar was like a sharp blade that pierced straight into her heart. The black mist surging around him seemed to devour the vitality of the world, and it also completely disturbed Gu Lanqing's inner peace.

Her eyes were wide open, staring at the scene in front of her. Reason and emotion collided violently in her mind, and her thoughts were in a mess.

The flash of pride at the corner of Elder Pu Chuang's mouth was like a cold light that stung Gu Lanqing's eyes.

She knew clearly that Elder Pu Chuang's actions ran counter to the inheritance of Xiuyanxu.

But the strict upbringing she received since childhood made it difficult for her to openly rebel against her elders.

The impulse in her heart was running rampant like a trapped beast. She bit her lower lip hard, her teeth sinking deeply into her lips, and a salty taste spread on the tip of her tongue.

"Elder Pu," Gu Lanqing took a deep breath and tried to keep her voice steady. "Xiuyanxu has been passed down for thousands of years to protect the peace of the world. The current situation is probably inconsistent with the original intention of the inheritance. I hope the elder will reconsider." She bowed slightly, but her eyes were fixed on Elder Pu Chuang, trying to find a hint of hesitation in his eyes.

In her heart, what she obeyed was the supreme authority of Xiu Yanxu, not Elder Pu Chuang personally.

Gu Lanqing took a deep breath, tried hard to suppress the uneasiness in his heart, and walked steadily towards Elder Pu Chuang.

She crossed her legs, slowly squatted down, and solemnly folded her hands in front of her, performing the most solemn etiquette for a younger generation in the Gu family.

"Elder Pu," Gu Lanqing said softly but firmly, "Lanqing has been studying the art of Xiuyanxu inheritance since he was young, and his respect for you has never changed. But at this moment, Xiuyanxu is in danger, Lanqing begs the elder to listen to me."

Pu Chuang frowned slightly, a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes, and he nodded slightly to signal her to continue.

"Elder, after reading the ancient books of the spirit race, I found that awakening the blood of the Greed Race is very likely to cause an imbalance in the spirit world, causing the lives of all living beings to be destroyed. This is contrary to our mission to protect the spirit world." Gu Lanqing raised his eyes and locked his gaze on Elder Pu Chuang. "I understand that everything you have done is for the future of Xiuyanxu, but this step is too risky."

Elder Pu Chuang's expression was stern, and his voice was low and majestic: "Lan Qing, you are thoughtful and attentive to the inheritance. But you are young after all, and you have not yet formed a sense of the overall situation. Awakening the bloodline of the Greed Clan this time is our only chance to break through the difficulties. Only in this way can Xiuyanxu gain a firm foothold in the future battles in the spirit world."

Gu Lanqing's heart tightened. She knew very well that it would not be easy to persuade this stubborn elder, but for the sake of Xiuyanxu and for the sake of thousands of lives, she had to give it a try.

She leaned forward again, her forehead almost touching the ground. "The elders are very far-sighted. Lan Qing is ashamed of herself. But the teachings of our ancestors have been passed down for thousands of years. How can we easily deviate from them? If we bring disaster upon ourselves because of a momentary impulse, how can we explain to our ancestors?"

Elder Pu Chuang's face was gloomy and his tone became increasingly tough: "Lanqing, the clan's affairs will be decided by the masters. You just need to do your part and don't say anything more." Gu Lanqing bit his lower lip, anxious.

She knew very well that if she gave up at this moment, Xiuyanxu would be doomed.

After thinking for a moment, she mustered up her courage and said slowly, "Elder, I heard that there is a treasure called the Spiritual Heart Scale deep in the Spiritual Forest, which has the power to purify evil spirits. If we can find this treasure, perhaps we can check and balance it when awakening the bloodline to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

A hint of surprise flashed across Elder Pu Chuang's eyes, and then he fell into deep thought.

After a long while, he slowly said, "Spiritual Heart Scale? Even if such a treasure exists, it is more difficult to obtain than you can imagine. Don't be so foolish and leave immediately."

Gu Lanqing's heart sank, but she did not give up.

She straightened her back and said with a firm look: "Elder, Lan Qing is willing to take risks for Xiuyanxu. If we can find the Lingxi Heart Scale, it will not only fulfill the elder's wish, but also keep the spirit world peaceful. I hope the elder will help me."

Elder Pu Chuang looked at Gu Lanqing's resolute eyes and couldn't help but feel a little shaken.

He knew very well that this woman had a strong character and would not give up easily once she made up her mind.

Everyone was shocked, and their eyes turned to the spiritual light. The spiritual light slowly condensed, revealing a vague image, which seemed to convey some mysterious information, but it was elusive.

Elder Pu Chuang's face suddenly changed. He stared at Ling Mang, his eyes full of shock and confusion.

Gu Lanqing was also stunned by this sudden change, and a strong sense of uneasiness surged in her heart. She had a premonition that this mysterious spiritual light would completely change the direction of her adventure.

Ling Ye's roar became more and more shrill, and the black fog became thicker and thicker, as if it was going to drag the whole world into an endless dark abyss.

Gu Lanqing was extremely anxious. She knew that the situation could not continue to be deadlocked like this and she had to find a solution as soon as possible.

The surroundings were so quiet that it was a bit depressing. Only the ancient spiritual tree next to the wooden house made a rustling sound in the breeze, as if whispering about the upcoming changes.

Elder Pu Chuang stared at Gu Lanqing with a hawk-like gaze, cursing in his heart: This girl is such a trouble, I must not let her ruin my plans.

He suppressed his irritability and said with a forced smile: "Lan Qing, I understand that you are sincere in protecting the spirit world. But this concerns the future of the spirit world. The time is urgent and cannot be delayed."

As he spoke, he slightly turned sideways, his eyes intentionally or unintentionally sweeping towards the Greedy Clan's orders that were emitting black mist from the wooden house behind Ling Ye. That place was the core of his ambition.

Gu Lanqing took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, and looked directly into Elder Pu Chuang's eyes with a firm gaze: "Elder, I also know that the situation is serious. But if we rashly awaken the Greedy Clan and once they get out of control, the spiritual world will be doomed. We must find a way to check and balance before we can take action." Her voice was not loud, but it revealed her unquestionable determination.

Elder Pu Chuang frowned, and a hint of displeasure flashed across his eyes, but it disappeared in an instant.

He put his hands behind his back and paced slowly. His tone seemed calm, but it was sharp: "Checks and balances? How easy is that? Have you been confused by those old prophecies and have to look for the illusory spiritual scales to protect your heart?" As he spoke, he quietly circulated his spiritual power and condensed an invisible force at his cuffs.

Gu Lanqing frowned slightly, noticing something strange about Elder Pu Chuang, but did not back down.

She gently raised her hand, and the spiritual crystal in her palm flickered, as if responding to her protective will: "The spiritual heart-protecting scale is by no means empty. It is recorded in the ancient books of our ancestors that it is the key to balancing the Greedy Clan. Just give me some time, and I will definitely find it."

At this moment, Elder Pu Chuang suddenly attacked. He swung his sleeves violently and a spiritual rope shot towards Gu Lanqing like lightning, aiming at her legs, trying to bind her.

"Hmph, since you are so persistent, don't blame me for being rude. I will come and argue with you after I awaken the Greedy Clan." His voice suddenly turned cold, and the hypocritical smile on his face completely disappeared.

Gu Lanqing reacted very quickly, dodging to the side, and the spiritual rope brushed past the corner of her clothes.

She was shocked. She didn't expect that Elder Pu Chuang would suddenly take action.

"Elder, what do you mean?" she demanded angrily, her spiritual energy circulating through her body, preparing to fight back.