I Am the Fated Villain Chapter 1256 Then don't blame this old servant for being disloyal-Control!
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Chapter 1256 Then don't blame this old servant for being disloyal-Control!
"Feel free to end my life if that's your wish. However, expecting me to turn against the Immortal Chu Dynasty and its ruler is utterly out of the question. No matter if the ruler has lost faith in me or kept his distance, my devotion to the Immortal Chu Dynasty remains unshakable," Uncle Fu declared firmly, his features hardening into a scowl.
His survival until now and the heights of his cultivation owed everything to the exceptional gifts bestowed by Chu Gucheng.
Thus, should Chu Gucheng claim his life, it would be entirely justified.
A loyal subject must perish at the ruler's command, especially a simple servant such as himself.
"Sadly, your unwavering loyalty to Chu Gucheng goes completely unnoticed by him. He's convinced you're responsible for his son's demise. As a mere servant, how can you possibly rival his heir? Indeed, he elevated you to your present power and position, yet have you erased from memory every sacrifice you've made on his behalf? Ha, such blind devotion is nothing more than sheer stupidity."
Gu Changge pierced right through Uncle Fu's mindset and unleashed a derisive chuckle.
In truth, he had no desire to expend so many words on the matter.
Yet Uncle Fu had overseen the Immortal Chu Dynasty for countless years, steering and supporting numerous Sons of Fortune along the way. Through the hidden threads of destiny, the dynasty's fortune bound itself tightly to Uncle Fu's very existence.
Should Gu Changge allow the Eternal Life Spirit to outright consume and seize Uncle Fu's form, it would spell the old man's end.
The Immortal Chu Dynasty's fortune would swiftly reveal
strange signs, drawing the attention of Chu Gucheng and his allies.
As a result, Gu Changge intended to preserve a fragment of Uncle Fu's
awareness, thereby softening the blow to the dynasty's fortune.
"Blind devotion? And if it is? This old servant has always followed his heart without regret. Entering this realm, I've fulfilled my role."
Uncle Fu confronted Gu Changge head-on, his voice steady and filled with conviction.
Death held no appeal for him, but with events reaching this juncture, retreat was impossible.
Forcing him to forsake the Immortal Chu Dynasty was beyond conceivable.
"Ha, such lofty ideals—entering this realm, I've fulfilled my role! Your fate in life concerns me not, but once you're gone, your legacy falls under my sway."
Gu Changge responded with a casual, dismissive laugh.
"Master, why bother debating with this stubborn fool? Slay him now and let me claim his shell. All he accomplished alive, I can force upon him in death."
A chilling cackle escaped the Eternal Life Spirit as the roiling dark fog twisted and solidified into a vague outline resembling Uncle Fu, poised to lunge and possess him without delay.
At this sight, Uncle Fu's steadfast demeanor faltered noticeably.
He remained ignorant of the eerie black fog's nature, yet an ominous, soul-chilling presence radiated from it.
Besides, Gu Changge's remarks had hit a raw nerve.
Throughout his existence, he had upheld honor and truth, leaving no flaws for others to exploit.
Though the affairs of the afterlife would spare him worry, if this ominous fog hijacked his body and wrought chaos, would he not bear the infamy posthumously?
His lifetime of virtue would crumble, defiled by false accusations even in death?
Acceptance of such an outcome eluded him.
Lately, whispers had circulated across the Immortal Chu Dynasty, accusing him of cowardice in forsaking Chu Xia to preserve himself, then fabricating a tale to seclude briefly before reappearing solo.
Chu Gucheng had been aware for ages, yet Uncle Fu's veteran status and wisdom prevented outright censure.
Rather, he withdrew gradually, delegating key dynasty duties to Bai Zhi Xingjun and similar figures.
These whispers defied Uncle Fu's attempts at rebuttal or justification. Persistent misconceptions would forever stain his reputation.
Noticing the shift in Uncle Fu's countenance, Gu Changge recognized the old man's lingering attachments.
He could simply bind segments of Uncle Fu's mind and permit the Eternal Life Spirit to engulf and dominate his vessel.
However, this risked unforeseen issues, like evident fluctuations in the Immortal Chu Dynasty's fortune. Amid the throng of visitors, the tiniest irregularity would catch eyes.
For caution's sake, Gu Changge opted for the most arduous path, coaxing Uncle Fu to yield his psyche voluntarily.
Thus, he could monitor the dynasty's fortune and temper the alterations.
"During our time in the Southern Wilderness Ancient Domain, I arranged your rescue upon witnessing your steadfast honor. You braved death itself to shield your lord's heir, earning my respect for your resolve. That's the extent of it. I converse with you today solely from that faint regard. Absent that, why indulge you so? Post-possession, I could compel your service regardless. The outcome remains unchanged for me."
Observing Uncle Fu's inner conflict, Gu Changge addressed him with composed detachment.
Uncle Fu fixed his gaze upon him, probing for hidden motives, while Gu Changge lifted his teacup, exhaled softly on the rising vapor, and savored
a taste.
"Both paths you offer lead to the same end for me. Aid you or refuse, I betray the Immortal Chu Dynasty and its ruler either way."
Uncle Fu muttered through clenched jaws, his thoughts in chaos.
"Precisely. The choice is yours alone. Whichever you pick, betrayal of the Immortal Chu Dynasty awaits. Yet with your cooperation, survival beckons—and even the chance to supplant Chu Gucheng."
Gu Changge offered a subtle smile.
Uncle Fu's visage contorted in agony. He grasped, as Gu Changge asserted, the absence of true alternatives.
Life or demise held little sway over him.
Yet Chu Gucheng's doubts, rejection, and isolation gnawed at him, alongside the vicious gossip.
Gu Changge drank his tea leisurely, unpressured by time.
"You cast the first shadows of doubt and disbelief. Despite my every defense, you dismissed them, branding me a craven who doomed Chu Xia. If so, then forgive my disloyalty."
Suddenly, Uncle Fu's expression warped into ferocity, and he spat the words through grinding teeth, unleashing the bottled rage, bitterness, and fury from recent days.
With those words, a subtle ripple stirred in Gu Changge's awareness. A mere flick sent the Eternal Life Spirit coiling as a thin black vapor straight toward Uncle Fu's forehead.
"Lower your defenses," Gu Changge commanded coolly.
Upon his return to the repose quarters of the Imperial Immortal Palace within the Immortal Chu Dynasty's capital,
Gu Changge was surprised to spot Ling Yuxian lingering beyond the courtyard.
Arms folded, she reclined against a venerable pine beside the entrance. A gentle gust raised the edge of her floral gown, exposing a glimpse of her flawless, ivory-smooth leg.
"Senior Sister Yuxian, have you come seeking me?"
Gu Changge approached and inquired lightly, his eyes gliding over her form. Ling Yuxian, typically clad in armored attire and mantles, appeared in this uncommon style.
"Senior Brother Gu, you've clearly been occupied. Where did you vanish to this time?"
Ling Yuxian had stationed herself here in anticipation of Gu Changge. His arrival prompted her to advance promptly, evidently set on interrogating him.
She couldn't fathom why Ling Yuling had subsequently tasked Gu Changge with escorting her to meet the Saintess of Xiyuan the following day.
Nonetheless, as her sibling's directive, compliance was assured. Still, Ling Yuxian hadn't foreseen Gu Changge slipping from the courtyard unbeknownst to her.
They had only just entered the Immortal Chu Dynasty's capital, and already he had vanished.
Ling Yuxian had little recourse but to linger here until his reappearance.
"I met with an individual," Gu Changge answered offhandedly.
"Some female?" Ling Yuxian arched a brow abruptly.