Fairy, please don't do this!

Chapter 9, It hurts a bit, just bear with it!

"I see!"

Lin Qingci breathed a sigh of relief, and the doubts between her brows gradually dissipated.

Gu Jinchao smiled but remained silent.

This was indeed a prepared statement he had prepared beforehand.

You can't exactly say you already know where the plot is going, can you?

More importantly, he worried that Lin Qingci, like Mu Yiren, was also on her second playthrough.

If that's the case, people will definitely suspect that he's also on his second playthrough, which would be extremely detrimental to his plan to jump ship.

The current situation does indeed resemble playing Werewolf...

"Although my junior sister's condition has stabilized, she still needs to have some tissue-regenerating powder applied to prevent scarring."

Gu Jinzhao took out a medicine bottle from his bosom and placed it beside the bed: "Warm water is ready. Wash yourself first, then have the maid apply the medicine for you."

Lin Qingci gently pulled her wide brocade robe tighter around her, her eyes lowered: "I don't trust the people in the Lin family."

Gu Jinzhao was slightly taken aback, then remembered that the one who accused Lin Qingci of practicing demonic arts was none other than her former personal maid, Xiaodie.

Even Xiaodie is Lin Tiannan's person, so how can the other maids in the mansion trust her?

Thinking of this, Gu Jinzhao sighed softly, "The wound is on your back, and there are indeed some places where it is inconvenient for you to apply medicine yourself."

At this point, he looked at the calico cat crouching to the side, licking its fur.

The calico cat clearly understood what he meant and quickly waved its little paws, indicating that if it applied the medicine, it might scratch her.

Gu Jinzhao sighed, knowing that he was the only one who could handle this: "In urgent situations, we must act expediently. If you don't mind, Junior Sister, I will apply the medicine for you."

"Um……"

Lin Qingci responded softly, a faint blush rising on her pale cheeks.

Her delicate and sorrowful appearance made one want to hold her in their arms and cherish her tenderly.

"I'll go out first. Just call me when you're ready, junior sister."

Gu Jinchao got up and left the bedroom, lowering the curtains to block the view.

He sat down in the outer hall, poured himself a cup of tea, took a sip, and pondered the events of the day.

Lin Qingci was falsely accused of practicing the Yuan-Stealing Demonic Art, but a little investigation would reveal the flaws in her story.

However, the Lin family hastily drew a conclusion, which clearly indicates that Lin Tiannan was manipulating things behind the scenes.

Now, Lin Tiannan not only failed to achieve his goal, but Lin Qingci also benefited from the misfortune and joined the Qingyun Sect.

Furthermore, given Lin Wushuang's death, he must have harbored resentment.

But Lin Tiannan was a smart man and would never dare to act openly.

After all, he was a disciple of the Qingyun Sect. If he were to meet with misfortune in the Lin family, the entire family would face annihilation.

"The True Yang Sword Palace is a good place to make a move."

"I just don't know if Lin Tiannan will be able to seize the opportunity."

Gu Jinzhao's lips curled slightly as he murmured softly.

Just then, a soft, almost inaudible voice came from inside the bedroom: "Senior brother, it's ready."

Gu Jinzhao put down his teacup, got up, and parted the curtain.

A silk lamp cast a dim, yellowish glow, warming the misty air inside the gauze curtains.

Lin Qingci was sitting on the edge of the bed with her back to him so that it would be easier to apply the medicine.

The loosened waistband caused the outer gauze skirt to slip down to the sides, revealing a slender nape of the neck and the straps of the bodice.

She lowered her head slightly, her black hair falling over her shoulders, half-concealing the hideous wound on her back.

Although the bleeding had stopped, the skin and flesh were still rolled up, and the edges of the dark red scabs were oozing specks of scarlet.

"It hurts a little, but bear with it!"

Gu Jinzhao gently sprinkled the muscle-regenerating powder on the wound.

"Um……"

Lin Qingci trembled, her fingertips suddenly gripping the hem of her skirt, her back taut in a supple arc, her shoulder blades rising slightly like butterfly wings.

The bodice's ties tightened, and the already beginning-developing snow-white breasts trembled, which was quite alluring!

"Does it hurt?"

Gu Jinchao gently spread the medicine powder along the wound with his fingertips, his movements extremely gentle.

"It doesn't... hurt!"

Lin Qingci bit her lower lip, her brows furrowing slightly.

However, when the excruciating pain struck, her buttocks involuntarily lifted up, outlining a full curve under her gauze skirt, firm and perky.

'His personality hasn't changed at all.'

Gu Jinzhao sighed inwardly and softened his movements even more.

Despite her delicate appearance, Lin Qingci possessed a resilient spirit; such was her nature.

Even when he was falsely accused and had his bones taken away, he never gave up on himself.

In the game's storyline, Lin Qingci became physically weak after losing her sword bone, and even after two years of careful recuperation, her cultivation was still extremely difficult.

This is why he suffered the scorn of the disciples.

Some say she was able to join the sect through family connections, while others say she is the illegitimate daughter of the Fourth Elder who was left behind...

Lin Qingci persevered through all difficulties until she finally achieved great success in her cultivation, returned to the Lin family, settled her grudges, reclaimed the sword bone, and achieved the innate sword body, which finally dispelled all the rumors.

"Alright, junior sister, get some rest."

After Gu Jinzhao applied the medicine and bandaged it with gauze, he instructed, "If you feel unwell, have Xiaoli call me."

Before leaving, he made a point of leaving the calico cat in the room.

The calico cat nodded obediently, while the quiet cat curled its tail by the tatami mat.

As instructed by Mu Yiren, she had memorized all of Gu Jinzhao and Lin Qingci's words and actions, and could now sleep peacefully.

Gu Jinzhao wasn't worried that she would report him, since it was just applying medicine and there was nothing wrong with it.

As for why the calico cat was left in the room, it was certainly not just a matter of taking care of the injured.

More importantly, have the calico cat help observe Lin Qingci's words and actions, and then give feedback to you to find out if Lin Qingci is in the second playthrough.

Mu Yiren probably never imagined that when she asked the calico cat to keep an eye on Gu Jinzhao, Gu Jinzhao would turn around and have the calico cat keep an eye on Lin Qingci.

……

The Lin family's council hall was brightly lit.

An elder of the Lin family with white hair and beard said with a gloomy face: "That little bitch has always suspected that we colluded with the demonic path and harmed Lin Tianqi and his wife."

"After this incident, she will surely be even more determined."

"Not only have we failed to obtain the sword bone, but we have also caused her to join the Qingyun Sect."

"If we don't get rid of her soon, she will definitely not let us go once her cultivation improves."

Another elder frowned and said, "But Gu Jinzhao is guarding her. Unless we can find a way to lure him away."

"Judging from his words and actions today, it is clear that Gu Jinchao is no innocent person. How could he fall for a trap so easily?"

Lin Tiannan, who had remained silent all along, slowly raised his head, a cold glint flashing in his eyes: "We can give him a spot in that secret realm in the Moon Shadow Mountains."

The two elders' eyes lit up: "Using the secret realm to lure him away is an excellent choice."

The image of his daughter's tragic death flashed through Lin Tiannan's mind, and his eyes surged with murderous intent: "I will go to explore this secret realm!"

The two elders' expressions changed drastically: "Is the patriarch going to make a move against Gu Jinzhao?"

Gu Jinzhao had just killed Lin Wushuang when he died in the secret realm. Anyone who wasn't a fool could guess that this was related to the Lin family.

After all, many guards witnessed what happened in the dungeon.

Lin Tiannan seemed to know what they were thinking and said calmly, "Besides the three of us, the witnesses to today's events in the dungeon have all been given the [Forget-Me-Not Pill]."

The Forget-Me-Not Pill: Those who take this pill will forget everything that happened within the last three days.

In other words, only a few people, Lin Qingci, and Gu Jinchao knew that Lin Wushuang had cultivated the Yuan-Seizing Demon Art and that Gu Jinchao had killed her.

"In this way, as long as we kill Gu Jinzhao and Lin Qingci, and then frame the Hehuan Sect for this matter, we can eliminate future troubles forever!"

Lin Tiannan sneered, "And this trip to the secret realm is the best opportunity."

Judging from the spiritual energy fluctuations when Gu Jinchao made his move today, his cultivation level is at most the early stage of the eighth rank.

Of course, the opponent comes from the Qingyun Sect and is the personal disciple of the Fourth Elder Wan Qingsong. He has many trump cards and should be able to fight against cultivators at the late stage of the eighth rank or even the perfect eighth rank.

However, he had already reached the seventh rank three years ago and was confident enough.

In addition, Lin Tiannan has contacted the steward of the Hehuan Sect, who is a seventh-grade perfected divine cultivator.

In this way, not only will everything be foolproof, but if the Qingyun Sect investigates in the future, the blame can also be placed on the Hehuan Sect.

If Gu Jinchao doesn't fall for it, then the only option left is to take a risk and wait until he leaves Cangxing City before intercepting and killing him...

Chapter 10, Gu Jinzhao's Script

The next day, early morning!

Gu Jinchao got up early and carefully changed Lin Qingci's dressing before gently helping her out of bed and having breakfast together.

Lin Qingci coughed lightly, covering her mouth with her sleeve, her voice still somewhat weak: "When shall we return to the Qingyun Sect?"

The morning light shone through the thin veil onto her pale, pretty face, making her appear even more delicate and pitiful.

Gu Jinzhao sipped his fragrant tea, his gaze falling on her: "It's not too late to set off after Junior Sister is feeling better."

Today, Lin Qingci changed into a plain white silk dress, which made her figure appear even more slender.

She pursed her lips and said softly, "If possible, it would be best to leave the Lin family as soon as possible."

Gu Jinchao paused slightly as she sipped her tea: "Junior Sister, are you worried that Lin Tiannan might harm me?"

Lin Qingci gave a soft "hmm": "Lin Tiannan is vengeful. He will definitely not let it go after my senior brother killed Lin Wushuang yesterday."

Gu Jinzhao put down his teacup and smiled calmly: "Don't worry, he wouldn't dare to openly attack me, at least not to let anything happen to me in the Lin family."

Upon hearing this, Lin Qingci said no more, but lowered her eyes and said softly, "Half a year ago, Lin Tiannan somehow got the news and told my parents that he had discovered a cave left by an ancient powerful being, which might hold many opportunities."

"And once he left, he never returned."

"Later, some cultivators escaped from this cave and revealed that it was a trap set by evil cultivators, and almost all those who entered it died."

Gu Jinzhao seemed to be deep in thought: "So, Junior Sister suspects that Lin Tiannan colluded with evil cultivators to set a trap for your parents?"

"After his parents died, he naturally took over as the head of the family, and then purged all the elders who had supported his father and replaced them with his own people."

Lin Qingci's tone was icy, her voice heavy with deep-seated hatred.

Gu Jinzhao pondered and said, "In that case, Lin Wushuang's secret technique for transplanting sword bones must have been obtained from the demonic path!"

Although the sword bone is a gift from heaven, it is connected to the life of a cultivator.

Forced transplantation can not only cause rejection, but may also lead to death.

As far as he knew, this sinister and secret technique originated from the Jade Serpent True Lord of the Hehuan Sect.

The fact that the Hehuan Sect was willing to trade with the Lin family naturally indicated that they had ulterior motives.

In the game, Gu Jinzhao remembered that there was a "Yin God" hiding in the True Yang Sword Palace, waiting for an opportunity to possess someone's body.

This Yin spirit was once an elder named "Li Chimo" from the Hehuan Sect.

The Hehuan Sect wanted to enter the secret realm to rescue this elder and find a body to possess, while Lin Tiannan wanted to obtain bone fragments for his daughter's transplant. The two sides hit it off and the deal was struck.

Suddenly, a respectful voice came from outside the door: "Immortal Master Gu, the patriarch requests your presence!"