I Got Together with the Goddess [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 43

Little Zhi trembled violently upon seeing the two men, clutching the sleeves of both Jiang Yiqing and Shui Mingsheng.

The Fear Gu sensed her terror and instantly transformed into a swarm of insect shadows, flying toward the two women.

Feng Zheng used his Protective Golden Alms Bowl to block it, neutralizing the insect shadows. He sneered, “Isn’t this just something used to scare children? Does Chieftain Shui really think it will work on us?”

“This is Fear Gu. Do you know why?” Shui Mingsheng did not answer his question, but instead asked one of her own.

“Why? Because she is afraid?” Feng Zheng asked.

“Everyone has fear. Fear is something that follows one like a shadow. To transform fear into a power capable of harming others—that is the Fear Gu,” Shui Mingsheng said.

“You’ve rambled for a long time, but what can the Fear Gu actually do to me?”

Shui Mingsheng had spent years refining her own fear into the Fear Gu. Only a genius Gu master could refine Gu from emotions; however, in the present-day Miao territory, physical Gu were still the majority. Those who could use emotional Gu were few and far between, and thus its power remained largely unknown.

“I simply want to tell you that since you intend to win by unfair means, do not blame me for showing no mercy.”

Jiang Yiqing saw a certain gloominess in Shui Mingsheng’s eyes. In the Miao lands, miasma and pestilence were endless, and poisonous insects and wild beasts roamed everywhere. When one utilized these things for a long time, their inner heart would inevitably be affected.

Furthermore, the Spirit Snake Gu had been cursed, and the power of that resentment was faithfully reflected upon Shui Mingsheng’s body.

However, Jiang Yiqing could see no sign of wavering in Shui Mingsheng. No matter what kind of enemy she faced, she remained steadfast.

Jiang Yiqing had originally thought of seeking help from the system, but when she saw Shui Mingsheng speak with such certainty, she felt she should trust her.

“Yiqing, give me the Sleep-Talk Gu,” Shui Mingsheng whispered.

Jiang Yiqing took the Sleep-Talk Gu out of the system space and quietly placed it into Shui Mingsheng’s hand.

The two stood close together, arms linked. Feng Zheng could not understand what they were doing and felt a strange sense of anxiety. “Stop playing tricks! Aside from speaking harsh words, what else can you do?”

Shui Mingsheng took the Fear Gu back from Little Zhi. By now, even the two men, no matter how foolish, knew Shui Mingsheng was preparing a trump card. They exchanged glances and prepared to strike together.

“Mingsheng, focus on your task. I will block this blow,” Jiang Yiqing said.

Jiang Yiqing purchased a defensive talisman from the system mall that could withstand a strike from a Great Gu Master. She watched the two men warily.

Feng Zheng’s Scimitar Dark Night Slash and Lian Ye’s Ten Directions Array were launched simultaneously. Without resistance, a person would be killed instantly.

Jiang Yiqing pulled Little Zhi into her embrace, but Little Zhi continued to stare at the duo’s attack without blinking. Though she was afraid, she did not look away.

She saw a light talisman form abruptly, steadily shielding the area around the three of them. On the fan-shaped protective shield, golden light shimmered.

Whenever an attack hit the golden barrier, many characters that Little Zhi could not understand would surface, accompanied by the sound of a Sanskrit chant. As the chant echoed through the cave, both men felt profound shock.

It was a terror born of unknown power.

“This girl is not from the Miao territory, nor do we see her using Gu insects. Why does she possess such powerful techniques?” This thought flashed through their minds.

“Sister Yiqing, you are so amazing.” Little Zhi saw the two bastards’ faces turn green with frustration and looked up at Jiang Yiqing with a smile.

Jiang Yiqing couldn’t help but pat her head, saying, “You flatter me, Little Zhi. The even more impressive part is yet to come.”

After saying this, she glanced at Shui Mingsheng.

Shui Mingsheng merged the Sleep-Talk Gu and the Fear Gu together, transforming them into the Nightmare Gu.

She pressed her hands together and then pulled them apart. From above her palms, a small purple creature gradually emerged.

First came the antennae, then the body. It fluttered two bat-like wings and looked somewhat like a small hamster with a purple body.

“Nightmare Gu, give these two an eternal nightmare. Never let them wake up again,” Shui Mingsheng parted her lips, slowly uttering the cold words.

“Yes, Master.”

The little creature fluttered its wings toward the two men. As its wings beat, the atmosphere in the entire cave became extremely oppressive, carrying a bone-chilling sense of gloom.

Lian Ye sensed something terrible was about to happen, but the power of emotion is unshakeable and silent.

A nightmare cannot be touched; it can only be seen.

No matter how they attacked, they could not hit the Nightmare Gu. Watching helplessly as the Gu insect flew into his left ear, Lian Ye let out a tragic scream.

Immediately after, the Nightmare Gu flew back out. Lian Ye rolled on the ground incessantly, even tearing off one of his own arms on the spot. He babbled incoherently as blood began to seep from his eyes, looking more terrifying than a ghost.

Feng Zheng was so frightened that he immediately fell to his knees, crying, “Chieftain Shui, I beg you, do not kill me!”

“Feng Zheng, tell me all the ‘good deeds’ you have done, and I might consider it,” Shui Mingsheng’s voice sounded like a call from hell.

“I… I admit it!” Feng Zheng said. “I ambushed Shui Lu. While he was unconscious, I stole the Spirit Snake Gu from him. But Qiu Shu insisted on interfering, so I had no choice but to kill him and frame Shui Lu!”

“What else?”

“It was I who laid the Curse Gu, constantly cursing you and inciting Zhao Er’s hatred to make him your enemy!”

“Who is he?” Shui Mingsheng pointed at Lian Ye. As a fellow chieftain, she could naturally see that the techniques Lian Ye used were slightly different from before—they were more sinister.

Moreover, his attempt to stir up trouble in Qingjiang suggested a more unspeakable secret behind him.

“He is a Corpse Gu created through refinement. That Evil Gu Master, Xu Shou, is controlling him, attempting to annex our Miao lands starting from Qingjiang and turning everyone into his Corpse Gu.”

“That Xu Shou has reappeared?” Shui Mingsheng was somewhat surprised. She knew that twenty years ago, a Gu master in the Miao territory had gone astray, using corpses to refine Gu. He was not tolerated by the righteous path and was driven out. She hadn’t expected him to reappear quietly.

“Indeed. I have said everything I should. Chieftain Shui, I beg you to spare my life! I will follow your orders from now on!”

“Feng Zheng, your loyalty is worthless.”

The Nightmare Gu repeated its process, causing Feng Zheng’s eyes to be swallowed by black hollows. In an instant, his limbs shattered, leaving him a broken man.

“Father, Elder Qiu Shu, today I have avenged you. You must be watching from heaven, right?”

With a wave of her left hand, Shui Mingsheng’s whip lashed across the two men, pulling out their magical treasures.

They were filthy things, but with the thought of recycling waste, Shui Mingsheng threw them all to the King Gu nearby.

The King Gu was originally struggling against the poisonous insects inside its body. Upon receiving the nourishment of these Gu, it suddenly flashed with red light. A moment later, it shrunk to the size of a broad bean and returned to Shui Mingsheng’s hand.

“Let’s go,” Shui Mingsheng said to the two.

“…Alright.” Jiang Yiqing was not a cowardly person; otherwise, she wouldn’t have remained composed after seeing a dead body in the street. These two deserved it, and her heart did not waver in the slightest. She was simply a bit worried about Shui Mingsheng.

The Love Gu linked their emotions; she could feel something unstable within Shui Mingsheng’s feelings.

Perhaps they should have revealed Feng Zheng’s schemes on a bright, sunny day and judged him with justice, but would such a perfect time ever come? These two had conspired to deal with them; letting them die on the spot was the best outcome for now.

In the end, all the secrets remained hidden in their hearts. As the chieftain of a stronghold, Shui Mingsheng could only move forward with determination.

In the night, several figures approached the Qingfeng Stronghold.

“Xin Fang, the Chieftain of Lianye Stronghold and the Elder of Qingfeng Stronghold have died together in the Five Poisons Cave. There were also Curse Gu against the Shui family found in the cave. This is no small matter. Go and investigate,” the Sect Leader of the Miao Territory declared. Elder Xin Fang, along with several others, set off for the southern borders.

Elder Xin Fang was a female elder with jet-black hair, wearing a bamboo hat and possessing a beautiful countenance. As the most famous Medical Gu Master in the Miao territory, her mission was to examine the true cause of death for the two men.

Not long ago, she had had a brief interaction with Shui Mingsheng and Jiang Yiqing. She hadn’t expected to meet them again so soon.

By daybreak, as the first rays of sunlight entered the Qingfeng Stronghold, the group arrived.

Shui Mingsheng represented the three Qingjiang strongholds to welcome Elder Xin Fang and the others, leading them into the reception hall of the Qingyu Building.

Inside the Qingyu Building, bells chimed softly, and rare birds played freely on the corridors. Various lamps made of Qingyu Gu adorned the interior; while their light was faint during the day, they were incredibly beautiful.

The Qingyu Building was so beautiful and serene that it was impossible to associate it with the tragic events that had occurred. Xin Fang instinctively felt that this Shui Mingsheng was not simple.

At such an age, she was not only the chieftain of one stronghold but was also acting as the administrator for the Lianye Stronghold. Upon hearing that the Sect Leader had sent people to investigate, the three Qingjiang strongholds had banded together for warmth. The dispute between Qingfeng and Ningjiang had been resolved, and the Chieftain of Ningjiang, fearing Shui Mingsheng’s strength, had voluntarily stepped back, tacitly allowing her to become the leader of the three strongholds.

“Chieftain Shui, what are your thoughts on the events that occurred recently?” Xin Fang’s eyes scrutinized Shui Mingsheng.

Just as Shui Mingsheng was about to speak, she saw Jiang Yiqing walking down from upstairs.

Everyone turned at the sound. They saw a Miao beauty wearing agate jewelry and holding a round fan walking down. Her clothes made her look like a graceful clear lotus, her cheeks slightly pink and her eyes like clear water.

Looking at her features, it was obvious she did not have a Miao appearance. She reminded one of the apricot blossoms and misty rain of Jiangnan, of small bridges and flowing water.

“Miss Jiang, is it?” Unlike the puzzled subordinates, Xin Fang appeared exceptionally calm, her gaze toward the two of them carrying a hint of obvious softness.

“Elder Xin Fang, I have heard of your great name for a long time. To meet you today is the honor of a lifetime,” Jiang Yiqing said, bowing gracefully to Elder Xin Fang.

Xin Fang felt a sense of absurdity, as if she were seeing a noble lady from an ancient painting come to life.

“I wasn’t aware there was any connection between us?” Xin Fang asked.

“You are the number one Medical Gu Master in the Miao territory. I will be going to the medical academy to study soon; I hope you will not hesitate to grant me your guidance.”

Xin Fang’s eyes lit up upon hearing this. She had been looking to take on a female disciple, but due to official business, she suppressed her personal emotions and said, “Let us discuss official business first.”

“Yiqing, come sit by my side,” Shui Mingsheng called out. She didn’t want to admit it, but Jiang Yiqing’s admiration for Elder Xin Fang made her a little jealous.

She took Jiang Yiqing’s hand, and Jiang Yiqing naturally sat down beside her.

Looking at the pair of beauties before her, so intimate with one another, Xin Fang unexpectedly felt a surge of envy.

A thousand years ago, the Holy Maiden of the Miao territory also had a female companion. Some cave murals in the Miao lands still depicted the silhouettes of the two. At this moment, it was no exaggeration to say it looked like a scene from a thousand years ago had been revived.