Thus, Gu Yan completely sealed her own "death date." It was also this decision that allowed Gu Yan to see her life more clearly. Soon, she took Mu Anxiao to the innermost room and found Gu Tie, who was curled up in a corner. It was obvious that Gu Tie's resentment was gradually awakening.
"Her resentment... is surfacing," Gu Yan said plainly, glancing at Mu Anxiao, who stood beside her.
Mu Anxiao hummed, trying her best not to appear sad. "She seems to be struggling." As she spoke, she looked towards Gu Tie, who was holding her head.
"Is her consciousness with you?" Gu Yan asked urgently.
"Consciousness..." Mu Anxiao said, anxiously and wildly pulling the money bag with the red talisman from her waist. She said, "Yes." Then she opened the money bag and took out the item.
Immediately, while Mu Anxiao was still questioning, Gu Tie appeared before them.
"Master." Her face was pale, and she looked at Mu Anxiao weakly. "Thank you." As she spoke, she glanced at Gu Yan and turned her back.
Mu Anxiao was surprised. "She actually knows."
Gu Yan whispered, "That's her soul; she can definitely sense it."
"That's true," Mu Anxiao nodded, looking at Gu Tie's tottering figure with concern. "Gu Tie, do you need my help?"
"Thank you, Master, no need." Gu Tie tilted her face slightly and then shuffled step by step towards the soul.
Mu Anxiao watched Gu Tie's strong, persistent back, clenched her fists, and cheered for her in her heart.
Gu Yan turned her head slightly to look at Mu Anxiao's nervous expression and couldn't help but smile. "It seems Gu Tie's choice is the right one." She then walked forward.
Seeing this, Mu Anxiao was puzzled. "What are you doing?" she asked.
"Looking at her condition, she can't get in by herself; she needs external strength," Gu Yan said, stepping forward and taking Gu Tie's arm.
Gu Tie was startled, stopped abruptly, and turned to stare at Gu Yan.
Gu Yan said softly, "Like you, I betrayed Ouyang Ye." She had seen Gu Tie's hesitation since a moment ago, but she hadn't thought too much about it, believing Gu Tie could do it herself. However, after seeing Gu Tie stumble, she realized Gu Tie was just pretending to be strong.
Gu Tie frowned upon hearing Gu Yan's words. "You are Ouyang Ye's official subordinate. If you betray him, the consequences..."
Gu Yan shushed her.
Seeing this, Gu Tie looked back at Mu Anxiao and whispered, "Master doesn't know."
"I told her, but she doesn't know the details," Gu Yan confessed honestly. "Of course, I know you can return to your soul body by yourself, but your physical body won't allow it, so... you understand what I mean, right?"
"You want to help me."
"Things have come to this, just let me... do one good deed before I die," Gu Yan said softly.
Gu Tie's eyes sank upon hearing Gu Yan's words. "But..."
"This is Gu Yuan's last wish," Gu Yan added.
Gu Tie's expression froze at this. She asked stiffly, "She... is gone?" Tears welled up in her eyes after asking.
"Yes, Gu Yan did it." Gu Yan deliberately made things clear to Gu Tie, intending to sober her up.
Gu Tie's eyes sank after hearing this. "I knew it was her."
"Alright, let's go," Gu Yan said, leading Gu Tie, who no longer struggled, step by step towards the soul body.
This time, Mu Anxiao chose to let go and quietly watched them, not uttering a single word of obstruction.
A quarter of an hour later.
Outside the shop, Gu Yan lost her patience, crossed her arms, and looked over. "Master, have they escaped?" she said in a syrupy voice.
Upon hearing this, Ouyang Ye turned to look at Gu Yan, thought for a moment, and then turned to look at Hun Ling and Jia, who had already finished collecting the resentful souls. "You two, go and check."
"Why do we have to go in, and you won't let her?" Jia had completely cast aside his fear of Ouyang Ye.
However, Hun Ling was also startled by Jia's sudden change. "..." He then stared at Jia's face.
Ouyang Ye frowned slightly. "You little fellow, you've become quite arrogant. You..." He paused mid-sentence, as if remembering something, and narrowed his eyes. "No."
Jia: "No what? Speak if you have something to say, fart if you..." He stopped short, sensing something was wrong, and closed his mouth.
Then, Ouyang Ye said coldly, "You were clearly poisoned. Tell me, who cured you?" he widened his eyes.
Jia, startled by Ouyang Ye's sudden cold attitude, shivered, then his mind raced, and he said righteously, "Of course, it was me."
"Nonsense," Ouyang Ye roared. "That poison is from the Demon Realm. You, a mere immortal, do not have such an ability. Tell me, who..."
"It was me," Hun Ling interrupted sharply.
Ouyang Ye then turned his gaze to Hun Ling. "..." He said nothing, just glared angrily at Hun Ling.
In response, Hun Ling was not at all intimidated by Ouyang Ye's gaze; instead, he became even more resolute. "If I can pull Gu Yuan's consciousness out of her body, then," he glanced at Jia, "this is nothing to me at all."
"..." Ouyang Ye coldly stared at Hun Ling.
Hun Ling's gaze was firm, showing no signs of evasion.
Jia watched Hun Ling's unwavering determination and then looked at Ouyang Ye, who was clearly angered by Hun Ling, and dared not speak.
Just then, Gu Yan had a wicked idea. "Just keep bragging, little one," she said, turning to glare at Ouyang Ye. "Master, he's just bragging; don't believe him."
"You say I'm bragging? Fine," Hun Ling said deliberately, glancing at Ouyang Ye. "Poison her now, and I guarantee I can cure it in minutes."
Upon hearing Hun Ling's words, Ouyang Ye's lips curved, and he reached out to grip Gu Yan's shoulder.
Seeing this, Gu Yan panicked. "Master, that guy is definitely bragging; don't believe him. He just wants to harm me; don't fall for it." She was anxious.
Hun Ling chuckled upon hearing Gu Yan's anxious explanation.
Then, Jia also followed suit and chuckled along with Hun Ling.
Next, Ouyang Ye turned back, looking at the two laughing so unrestrainedly. He said coldly, "What are you two laughing at?"
"At her; it's ridiculous," Hun Ling stopped laughing and said coldly.
Jia also stopped laughing and agreed with Hun Ling. "Yes, we just find her ridiculous. She puts on airs, but she's only got this much courage."
"If I remember correctly," Ouyang Ye pointed at Jia, "you should be a Yin messenger." He fixed his gaze on Jia's face.
Hun Ling: "..." He deliberately remained silent, curious about Jia's reaction.
Jia looked at Ouyang Ye, who was deliberately trying to sow discord, with indifference and smiled. "The great demon lord himself still resorts to instigation? How laughable."
"You really are like a soul spirit," Ouyang Ye deliberately provoked.
"Mm," Jia said dismissively.