This Immortal Gu had originally been hers, but she had failed her tribulation, become trapped in a dream, and was later saved by Fang Yuan.
As a result, this Gu had become Fang Yuan's reward for rescuing Hei Loulan, ending up in his hands.
This My Power Immortal Gu was extremely important to Hei Loulan.
Not only was Hei Loulan a Great Force True Martial Body who followed the path of force, making the My Power Immortal Gu perfectly suited to her, but it had also been refined by her biological mother, Su Xian'er, making it a keepsake left behind for her.
Thus, the My Power Immortal Gu carried immense significance for Hei Loulan!
After losing it, she had been unwilling to accept it, yet powerless to do anything.
She longed for this Immortal Gu day and night, wishing she could snatch it back from Fang Yuan at any moment.
But she had suppressed that impulse.
Partly because Gu were extremely difficult to seize—a single thought could cause a Gu to self-destruct—and partly because Hei Loulan was a formidable schemer in her own right.
She understood deeply that among all the arts of dealing with people, there was one called compromise.
Hei Loulan and Fang Yuan were natural allies. She still relied on the Confidence Gu trade to support her cultivation, so cooperation benefited both, while separation harmed both. For this reason, Hei Loulan had endured.
Aside from their first meeting after she awakened, Hei Loulan had never raised any further objection regarding Fang Yuan's possession of the My Power Immortal Gu.
As though she had forgotten it entirely.
Her composure ran deep.
But now Fang Yuan had suddenly produced the My Power Immortal Gu and assumed a posture of returning it to its rightful owner, catching Hei Loulan completely off guard. She could not conceal the hunger in her gaze.
However, in the next instant, Hei Loulan's expression turned cold again. Her brow furrowed even deeper, and her eyes shot with sharp light, fixed tightly on Fang Yuan.
She had already recovered her wits, her mind flooded with wariness.
She knew Fang Yuan's character. Just as Fang Yuan both admired and distrusted her, she felt the same toward him.
"How could Fang Yuan possibly hand over the My Power Immortal Gu to me without any reason? That's absolutely impossible! So what is he scheming?"
As if sensing the doubt in Hei Loulan's heart, Fang Yuan smiled faintly. "Don't be nervous. The My Power Immortal Gu is quite suitable for me as well, but I believe this Immortal Gu is more important to you. After all, a gentleman does not take what others hold dear, doesn't he?"
A dark gleam flickered in Hei Loulan's eyes. She glanced casually at the My Power Immortal Gu in Fang Yuan's hand, then fixed her gaze on his face with a cold laugh. "Are you a gentleman? If you have something to say, just say it directly."
Fang Yuan rubbed his nose. "If I say it directly, I'm afraid it might scare you."
Hei Loulan snorted coldly. "Say it!"
A sharp light flashed in Fang Yuan's eyes, and he lowered his voice. "Then I'll be blunt. I'm willing to trade this My Power Immortal Gu for the Attitude Gu in your possession."
"What?!" Hei Loulan's delicate frame trembled, fierce killing intent surging in her eyes. She nearly took an involuntary step back.
"That I obtained the Attitude Gu is the most closely guarded secret. How could he possibly know? Even my aunt was kept in the dark. Apart from heaven and earth, only I know!"
The shock in Hei Loulan's heart was beyond words.
This was her deepest secret, and yet Fang Yuan had blurted it out in an instant. She could not help but be shaken.
Killing intent boiled in her chest. Instinctively, she wanted to strike at Fang Yuan.
Silence the witness!
That was the nature of a true schemer.
But at that moment, Fang Yuan proactively took a step back.
Though the movement was simple, its psychological effect on Hei Loulan at this moment was subtle and significant.
Hei Loulan was like a startled beast, and Fang Yuan had voluntarily created distance. His face was once again wreathed in a harmless smile, radiating goodwill, making Hei Loulan feel safe.
Hei Loulan narrowed her eyes to slits, staring deathly at Fang Yuan. Her expression was cold as frost, but the killing intent had not vanished—it was merely drawn entirely back into her chest.
"So it seems you really do possess the legendary Attitude Gu." Fang Yuan feigned a look of observation followed by sudden realization and surprise.
Hei Loulan paused for a beat, anger lurking in her tone. "You tricked me?!"
"Of course not." Fang Yuan smiled wryly and shrugged. "Remember my master, Perfected Lord Zi Shan?"
Hei Loulan took a deep breath. Hearing the name Perfected Lord Zi Shan again filled her with apprehension.
She knew of this Zi Shan.
Fang Yuan was his disciple, as was Tai Bai Yun Sheng. That was why Fang Yuan addressed Tai Bai Yun Sheng as Senior Brother.
Of course, all of it was false intelligence. Even in the previous life, the Burning Heaven Demoness had been deceived.
"Your master told you?" Hei Loulan asked.