Chapter 33: The Girl Falls Hook, Line, and Sinker; Indeed, Appearance Is Everything

Immortal Sect? Longevity Family?

What kind of concept was that?

In this world, who dared to speak of Immortality? Who dared to claim they walked the path of Longevity?

Such titles belonged only to forces that had inherited their power for countless eons, ruling over the rise and fall of the very universe.

Elder Ming’s revelation caused every member of the Lin Family to suck in a cold breath, their hearts trembling with immense shock. It was no wonder their Ancestor referred to himself as an “Old Servant.” Under the shadow of such a colossal background, being a servant was a supreme honor.

At this moment, the reverence the crowd felt for Gu Changge deepened into terrifying awe.

With such a connection, even their Ancestor was likely an insignificant ant in the eyes of this Young Lord.

“That young man’s background is actually so terrifying?”

Hidden within the crowd, Lin Tian’s expression shifted slightly. He felt a sudden prick of trouble.

However, his composure quickly returned.

So what? We are in the Lower Realm.

Since they were in the Lower Realm, everyone had to abide by its rules. As a reborn God King, dealing with a mere junior would be effortless. If this were the Upper Realm, perhaps he would need to be cautious, but here? He was the apex predator.

More importantly, Lin Tian felt a vague intuition: this Young Lord possessed something he needed.

For This King to return to his peak, I must go through him.

Inside the main hall, Elder Ming continued to catch up with his descendants. Lin Tian, seizing the moment, let a sharp light flash through his eyes and quietly slipped away.

He intended to follow them. He was worried this “Young Lord” harbored ill intentions toward Lin Qiuhan.

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Clear springs chimed like bells; spiritual mist drifted through the air.

Lin Qiuhan walked in front, her posture stiff and nervous. Her palms were slick with cold sweat as she led Gu Changge on a tour of the estate.

She simply couldn’t calm down. She was terrified that a single wrong movement might offend this Young Lord and invite disaster. The feeling was akin to a commoner trying to act as a guide for the Emperor of Heaven.

Gu Changge, on the other hand, appeared perfectly relaxed, strolling with an air of casual leisure. Of course, his primary goal was to fish for information.

“Miss Lin, there is no need to be so tense. You should learn from Qingge; she isn’t afraid of me at all. In fact, she quite enjoys talking back to me.”

Gu Changge spoke with a light laugh, his attitude natural and approachable. Lin Qiuhan’s excessive nervousness was actually making things a bit difficult for him.

Hearing this, Su Qingge, who was silently following behind, rolled her eyes internally.

Such shameless words… only the Young Master could say them so naturally.

“Qingge? Could it be… the legendary Number One Beauty of the Eastern Wilderness? The Tai Xuan Saintess, Su Qingge?”

Hearing Gu Changge’s teasing tone, Lin Qiuhan’s nervousness did indeed fade slightly, replaced by shock.

It made sense. Rumors had spread that the Eastern Wilderness’s top beauty had recently begun following a mysterious Young Lord. It appeared that the man before her was precisely that person.

The Number One Beauty of the Eastern Wilderness—a figure admired by countless young geniuses across vast regions—was right here, acting as a mere maidservant.

Lin Qiuhan’s emotions became complicated. She even felt a twinge of envy she hadn’t expected.

But Young Master Gu’s temperament is truly wonderful. He is as warm as jade. Despite being so high above us, he doesn’t make one feel small or despised.

He must have an impeccable upbringing, carrying the grace of a true gentleman of old.

With these thoughts, Lin Qiuhan relaxed significantly. A smile bloomed on her unparalleled face as she began to actively introduce the surrounding scenery to Gu Changge.

“So that is how it is…”

Gu Changge nodded occasionally, cracking the occasional joke and laughing clearly at the right moments.

He was handsome, elegant, and refined.

In Lin Qiuhan’s eyes, the current Gu Changge was the definition of a flawless noble scion. His speech, bearing, mannerisms, and authority—every aspect exuded a luxurious elegance she had never witnessed before.

As a proud daughter of the ancient Lin Family, she had met countless dazzling geniuses. But compared to the Young Lord before her, those so-called geniuses were like fireflies trying to outshine the bright moon. They were utterly eclipsed.

No, to be precise, there was no comparison at all.

She felt her heart racing and her face heating up just by exchanging a single sentence with him.

This reaction naturally fell into Gu Changge’s eyes.

His expression remained unchanged, but internally, he found it increasingly amusing. He continued to chat her up effortlessly.

We just met, and she looks like she’s already succumbing.

Indeed, no matter where you go, appearance is everything.

But this is good. It saves me a lot of trouble.

Smoothly shifting the topic, Gu Changge began to ask about Lin Qiuhan and the Lin Family.

“Young Master Gu is actually interested in my affairs?”

Lin Qiuhan was stunned, and her heart beat even faster.

Could it be… does Young Master Gu have a favorable impression of me?

She felt flustered, her nervousness returning in a different form.

“I… I am Father’s eldest daughter. I also have several half-siblings…”

Under Gu Changge’s encouraging smile, she quickly relaxed again and began explaining the family situation. Inevitably, she mentioned her most troublesome sibling: her “good-for-nothing” younger brother, Lin Tian.

Hearing this, Gu Changge’s eyes narrowed imperceptibly.

Here it comes. Those familiar words: “Good-for-nothing.”

At that moment, he glanced sideways, his gaze piercing through the foliage to spot a figure hurriedly concealing himself not far away.

A subtle fluctuation of energy.

A pity. Trying to hide from my perception with that level of skill? He’s still too green.

It seemed the youth who had been secretly observing him outside the main hall was this Lin Tian.

“Oh? A ‘good-for-nothing’ brother? As his elder sister, saying such things… won’t he be unhappy?”

Gu Changge kept his face impassive, chuckling lightly.

Seeing that the Young Master seemed interested, Lin Qiuhan continued, “It is something everyone acknowledges. Although I want to defend him, there is no way around the truth.”

“Xiao Tian’s mother passed away early, and Father doesn’t care for him much. Coupled with his lack of cultivation talent… although he is a direct descendant, he actually has very little status in the family.”

“What a pitiful child. But with such a beautiful elder sister protecting him, he is quite fortunate.”

Gu Changge smiled casually.

Young Master Gu… actually called me beautiful?

Lin Qiuhan froze, her face flushing red. A sweet joy blossomed in her heart.

“Xiao Tian is actually quite sensible. He knows I worry about him, so recently… he has even started delving into cultivation…”

Lin Qiuhan smiled with genuine relief.

Recently started delving into cultivation?

Gu Changge’s smile became somewhat meaningful. Hearing that specific sentence, he understood everything instantly.

A trash-tier youth who undergoes an overnight personality shift and suddenly starts cultivating?

Is it the “Body Seizing by a Powerful Expert” trope? Or the “Rebirth into the Past” trope?

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PS: Don’t worry about the protagonist’s Luck Points; they were like this before descending to the Lower Realm. It has nothing to do with the Lower Realm’s Sons of Providence. The Upper Realm situation hasn’t even been introduced yet, so why rush? I can only say that the protagonist’s current Dao Bone and the forbidden demonic inheritance that would make him an enemy of the world if exposed are major reasons for this.