The other three perverts' faces had long since turned ugly.
Kong Ritian was not only a follower of the Demonic Path, but also shared their particular inclinations — one could call them colleagues in the same trade.
To think that today, he had confessed everything right in front of this colleague. The humiliation had literally traveled all the way to the Southern Border!
Hearing Wang Xiao'er's words, they felt even more agonized inside.
The four great perverts had long been suffering in misery, yet Wang Xiao'er was gradually growing to enjoy the situation. Given his mysterious identity as an Immortal, none of the four dared to speak up directly.
Thus, the three perverts could only offer perfunctory replies: "Since the boss doesn't want to say it, he must have his reasons."
"Xiao'er, we have to trust the boss."
"The boss must be thinking of our best interests. He just doesn't want us to worry, or perhaps there's another reason. It's not a big deal!"
Wang Xiao'er was embarrassed to the point of blushing: "I was wrong, I was wrong! Please don't blame me, brothers. I was just curious, that's all."
Kong Ritian, having learned the full situation, returned to Kong Shengtian's will and quietly relayed everything.
After listening, Kong Shengtian's will also showed a peculiar expression.
"Let me have a look first." Kong Shengtian's will did not make any promises.
"Immortal, please do as you see fit!" Chen Yindao and the others hastily said, their faces full of gratitude.
Yet Kong Shengtian's will did not rush to treat their ailments. Instead, he activated his methods to inspect their fate.
After a single glance, Kong Shengtian's will gained a clear understanding: "Hmm? These people's fate scale far exceeds that of ordinary mortals. It truly isn't weak. That Wang Xiao'er in particular — could he really be an Immortal who has lost his memory?"
Kong Shengtian's will decided to offer treatment.
The four great perverts of Central Continent were all mere mortals. Whether they were worth investing in depended entirely on their fate.
Kong Shengtian was a Demonic Path Gu Immortal, so naturally he valued practical returns.
Using the Hu Di to help everyone escape had required only a casual effort, barely costing any Immortal Essence. But treating the ailments afflicting the four great perverts would come at a much higher cost.
After all, the Immortal Essence Kong Shengtian had left behind — once spent, it was gone for good.
Next, Kong Shengtian truly began his investigation.
After a short while, a grave expression surfaced on Kong Shengtian's will. He shook his head slightly: "This affliction of yours — I cannot cure it."
Kong Ritian was greatly surprised: "Ancestor, even you can't fix them?"
Kong Shengtian's will sighed: "The vast majority of injuries in this world, I can treat. But the Immortal-level technique woven into their bodies is no ordinary matter. It was wrought by the legendary Love Gu. Love Gu belongs to the Spirit Affinity House — it appears the one who acted was the current Fairy of Spirit Affinity House. You're quite fortunate to have encountered even a Fairy of Spirit Affinity."
The four great perverts' faces instantly drained of all color.
Wang Xiao'er looked bewildered: "Brothers, do you have some terrible hidden condition?"
He grew anxious: "You four have been keeping me in the dark for so long! Didn't we agree to share blessings and face hardships together? Whatever trouble you're in, even if I can't solve it, I'll give it my all to help!"
The more Wang Xiao'er spoke, the more agitated he became — there was even a faint trace of anger in his voice.
The four great perverts stared at Wang Xiao'er and felt their livers ache.
No — more precisely, they felt a dull, creeping pain in their rear ends once again.
Was having this person in their lives a blessing or a curse? Blessing, certainly — without Wang Xiao'er, none of them would have survived this long. And yet, why did all four secretly wish they had never met him?
"Fate and fortune," Chen Yindao sighed bitterly. "Since even the Immortal can't cure us, we might as well just wait here to die."
Kong Shengtian's will, however, chuckled and waved his hand: "Though I cannot cure your condition, I do have a method to treat the symptoms without addressing the root cause. I can act to temporarily suppress what afflicts you — for a time, it won't flare up again."
"There's such a thing?!" All four perverts were thrilled and expressed their most fervent gratitude.
Wang Xiao'er was also excited.
Kong Shengtian's will pondered once more: "Based on my assessment, your fate does not lie in the Southern Border. It still resides in Central Continent."
"What?" The four great perverts exchanged bewildered glances. Hadn't they been driven out of Central Continent precisely? But judging by Kong Shengtian's meaning, they needed to go back?
Kong Shengtian's will gave a cold snort: "I have said all I intend to say. Believe it or not, that's up to you. Let's go!"
The fact that he had spoken so much to these mortals was entirely out of regard for Kong Ritian, his successor. As for Wang Xiao'er standing off to the side — Kong Shengtian's will had no intention of investigating further.
If his main body were still present, he might have taken action.
But now, who could say what Wang Xiao'er truly was? Was he genuinely amnesiac, or merely pretending to be clueless? Even if the memory loss was real, judging by appearances, he certainly had some means of self-protection.
Kong Ritian, meanwhile, had not yet attained Immortal status and was still being hunted by Righteous Path Gu Immortals of the Southern Border. So Kong Shengtian's will chose to play the fool in this matter.
He did not intend to probe Wang Xiao'er.
"Let's go," Kong Shengtian said, beginning to slowly activate his killer move, channeling the Hu Di.
Generally, when a Gu Immortal activated a killer move, it would release a powerful aura that put others on guard.
But Kong Shengtian's methods could conceal his aura — and do so with remarkable perfection.