However, this deception caused Xiao Yuhan a lot of trouble. He could only sigh helplessly and then repeatedly pulled out the silver needles from his body.
"System notification: Nangong Ling'er's favorability has increased to the first stage, 'Unwavering Belief,' earning 2000 points. Can the host use the remaining points to redeem rewards?"
Upon thinking of this, Xiao Yuhan suddenly paused, then asked, "Do you have a way to remove my Blood King Gu?"
"The system can only provide items that exist in this world. The Blood King Gu generates demons from blood and cannot be cured by medicine. Long Xiaoyu's method of exchanging her life for another is the most feasible, but there is still a risk of residual demonic energy. However, her method is also the most reliable method after the system's testing."
"Is there really no other way?" Xiao Yuhan asked with some worry.
"In the original story, the Blood King Gu is incurable, but the host can choose to trust Nangong Ling'er. In addition to the title of Green Robe Sword Immortal, Nangong Ling'er is also known as the Immortal Healer. She is the most likely person to find a way to cure the Gu."
Xiao Yuhan sighed, "Since that's the case, we can only wait..."
Suddenly, a noise came from outside the cave. Xiao Yuhan subconsciously looked up and asked, "Junior Sister? Why are you back again?"
At this moment, a figure slowly walked out of the cave. It was not Nangong Ling'er, but his little apprentice Bai Yao.
The little girl slowly walked to Xiao Yuhan's side, looked at the scattered silver needles, and seemed to understand something. "Master, you're lying to us, aren't you?"
"What?"
"The Blood King Gu hasn't been removed at all, has it?" Bai Yao stared at Xiao Yuhan, her eyes unwavering.
“Disciple, your master is fine. Go back and cultivate diligently. Your master can handle these matters.”
Bai Yao remained motionless, then continued, "I have read the Blood King Scripture and the notes about the Blood King Gu. Although Yao'er's skills are not proficient, I understand that it is not so easy to cure. Otherwise, why would that Senior Long have to pay the price of his life to bring Uncle Liu back to his senses?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuhan's expression changed, and he reached out to pat her head. "This is a one-time thing regarding your learning of the Blood King Scripture. From now on, you are not allowed to mention it to anyone again, understand?"
Ignoring everything else, Bai Yao continued, "Master... Yao'er remembered the method of removing the Gu that Senior Long used that day. Master is Yao'er's family, and the best person in the world to me. Yao'er can..."
Before the response even finished, Xiao Yuhan slapped him across the face, angrily saying, "Did I raise you for so many years just so you could die in my place? If you dare say such a thing again, get down the mountain yourself!"
The little girl covered her face, her eyes reddening, and said in a tearful voice, "Master... the Blood King Gu will harm you. Even if you forcibly suppress it in your heart meridian, it will still slowly erode your heart, and one day you will die of heart failure..."
Xiao Yuhan understood this in his heart. Forcibly suppressing it was not a long-term solution, which was why he was so eager to ask the system for a way to save him. However, the system's answer was that he could only wait for his junior sister, Nangong Ling'er, to figure out a way to remove the curse. He could only wait and see how things went.
But seeing Bai Yao's appearance, he knew he had acted impulsively and shouldn't have hit her. Over the years, Xiao Yuhan had paid extra attention to her because he knew she was the female lead. But this attention also made Xiao Yuhan develop feelings for the little girl, like a master for his disciple, or like a father for his daughter.
He felt a surge of panic when he heard that Bai Yao was willing to use the most extreme method to remove the curse from him.
Xiao Yuhan knew she could do it, and even if she couldn't now, she would eventually succeed, but a nameless rage rose in his heart.
Seeing the red and swollen handprint on Bai Yao's face, Xiao Yuhan felt a pang of guilt. "Yao'er, I'm sorry... I shouldn't have hit you."
“Master… Yao’er isn’t in pain, but about the Blood King Gu, actually…”
"Shut up! Don't say another word. I've already told you once that I can handle this myself. The Heavenly Sword Sect's Disciple Assembly is in two years. This year, several other major sects will be participating as well. Prepare well and don't embarrass me!"
Bai Yao is stubborn and won't listen to anything you say. Even though Xiao Yuhan changed the subject, she still stared at him intently. Although she stopped talking, Xiao Yuhan knew that the matter of the Blood King Gu was still on her mind.
"Bai Yao! Have I spoiled you so much that you dare to disobey my orders?!" Xiao Yuhan stood up and scolded angrily.
Upon hearing this, Bai Yao knelt down with a sob in her voice, "Yao'er wouldn't dare! But Yao'er believes that even if you don't want Yao'er to remove the curse for you, this matter shouldn't be kept from our sect leader!"
Xiao Yuhan frowned. "If you really don't want to listen to your master, then leave the mountain after today! From now on, I will pretend that I never had a disciple like you!"
Upon hearing this, Bai Yao immediately burst into tears, but she still refused to compromise. "Disciple knows that Master wants to shoulder everything alone, but Yao'er doesn't want to lose Master. Master, please don't send Yao'er down the mountain..."
Xiao Yuhan was taken aback, wondering if he was really that great in Bai Yao's eyes? Could it be that this girl had misunderstood?
Did she think that she was afraid of implicating her sect, so she kept it from everyone and was preparing to die alone?
He immediately asked, "Do you think that your master knows he is beyond saving and wants to wait for death alone?"
"Isn't that what Master thinks? Yao'er knows your character. If you knew you were beyond saving, you certainly wouldn't want to burden your uncles and senior brothers..."
These words almost made Xiao Yuhan burst out laughing. She thought to herself, how could someone as cowardly as herself be so noble?
He then explained, “Yao’er, trust your master! Your junior uncle Nangong already knows about this. You should know about her medical skills, right? I have already given her the Blood King Scripture. If even she can’t think of a way to save her, then I really have no other choice.”
Upon hearing this, Bai Yao finally listened and asked, "Really?"
"Of course it's true! You can go ask your junior uncle yourself. By the way, don't tell anyone that you know the Blood King Scripture, understand?"
"Yao'er understands! But suppressing the Blood King Gu like this isn't a solution..."
"I am now at the Void Returning Realm, so suppressing this thing for ten years without it causing harm should not be a problem. I should be able to find a solution within ten years!"
Bai Yao blinked and then said, "Yao'er understands!"
"So you've talked back to your teacher many times today, do you know you're wrong?"
"Yao'er knows she was wrong!"
Xiao Yuhan smiled wryly and said helplessly, "Aren't you really afraid that I'll kick you off the mountain?"
Upon hearing this, Bai Yao panicked. "Master, please don't send Yao'er away. Yao'er really knows she was wrong... I won't talk back to Master again!"
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