klisemfg Chapter 169 Ingratitude and Deceit (4)
Chapter 169 Ingratitude and Deceit (4)
Gu Yao finished receiving all the plot details with a distorted expression, then looked up at the system with a worried expression, his tone gloomy, "Can I go and kill Bu Shaoluan right now?"
The system looked at its host with a gloomy expression and said anxiously, "Host, Bu Shaoluan is the chosen one of destiny, please calm down."
A sudden inspiration struck Gu Yao. He looked up at the ball in front of him and gave a "friendly" smile.
"Could the child I just saved be Bu Shaoluan?"
0529 shuddered; he thought he could keep it a secret for a while.
The system turned around, a polite but slightly embarrassed smile on its face. "As expected of the host, you're so clever."
Gu Yao: "..."
I suddenly want to slap my past self.
Seeing Gu Yao's ever-changing expression, the system silently retreated a little further away.
His intuition told him that Gu Yao was in some danger.
Gu Yao frowned as he looked at the agile ball in front of him, feeling quite annoyed.
They can run incredibly fast every time.
If it were a different body, it would probably be easier to catch.
Gu Yao looked at the system in front of him and asked, "Xiao Jiu, how many points does the system's humanoid form require?"
This number is etched into 0529's DNA; it comes out instinctively without even needing to run any code.
"Ten thousand points."
Gu Yao smiled upon hearing this.
He waved to the ball in front of him, "Little Jiu, do you want to take on a human form? Come here and let me squeeze it."
Let's commemorate this sphere that is still visible.
Upon hearing this, 0529's eyes lit up with intense joy. Without a second thought, she flew back to Gui Yao's side and asked, "Really? Host, are you going to exchange me for a human form?"
Looking at the system's bright eyes, Gu Yao nodded proudly.
"uh-huh."
Upon receiving Gu Yao's affirmative answer, 0529's face lit up with unbelievable excitement. He wanted to hug Gu Yao, but found that he could only hold Gu Yao's arms with both hands.
However, 0529 wasn't too upset, looking at Gu Yao's stature.
0529 silently cheered himself up. He had obtained a human form, and he was sure to be a strong man who could protect his host well. And there was also 66.
Seeing the system clinging to his arm and acting coquettishly, Gu Yao smiled and reached out to grab the ball.
Fingers danced on that round head.
0529 nestled in Gu Yao's arms, and the code that had finally flowed smoothly gradually became messy.
Seeing the system's somewhat shy expression, Gu Yao smiled.
"Alright, go exchange for the doll. Deduct the points from my account."
Gu Yao also wanted to see what his stupid system would look like if it were in human form.
It will probably look silly and cute.
Upon hearing Gu Yao's words, 0529 suddenly broke free from its host's embrace.
"Host, I'm coming right away. I'll definitely become a strong man so I can hug you then."
Watching that carefree figure walk away, Gu Yao smiled.
Leaning against the headboard, she sorted through the original owner's memories.
While waiting for our own stupid system to come out.
Shen Xuntang, originally named Gu Yao, is the eldest son of the Duke of Chengguo's family.
Duke Cheng was known for his integrity, honesty, and kindness, and he never did evil to anyone.
Having served as an official for over a decade, his biggest mistake was probably saving the current emperor, who was then still the Prince of Li.
The two considered each other close friends.
Later, the King of Qin rebelled and killed many princes. In order to rescue the Prince of Li, the Duke of Cheng led his troops into the capital.
He removed corrupt officials from the court and single-handedly helped Prince Li ascend the throne.
Later, the Duke of Cheng was framed for having rebellious intentions, simply because his wife had half foreign blood.
Gu Yao was only ten years old when his father sent him away.
He watched as his father kept submitting petitions, but received not a single response from his "confidant."
Before his father sent him away from the Gu family, he told him, "Live in anonymity and live a peaceful life."
But how could one suppress the overwhelming hatred in one's heart?
Gu Yao secretly returned to the old residence of the Duke of Cheng and saw that the blood had stained the bluestone steps in front of the door.
He watched as the housekeeper's grandson took his place and became Gu Yao.
They too became victims of the blade.
The heads hanging in the market every day fueled the hatred in Gu Yao's heart.
Every pair of eyes that cannot close is a blood debt owed to the Gu family.
Pei'er (Gu Yao's mother's maid) took the still young Gu Yao and hid in various places.
But what way out could a weak woman with a child possibly have?
Gu Yao, who had caught a cold, had no money for medicine, so Pei'er gritted her teeth and finally sold herself for five taels of silver.
Ten-year-old Gu Yao and Pei'er also found a place to stay.
Chunfeng Tower.
Pei'er became just an ordinary girl in the story.
Gu Yao became a servant.
He had seen too much evil.
Gu Yao, who was already beautiful, became even more beautiful as she grew older.
The madam had her eye on Gu Yao, but Pei'er kept disagreeing.
The madam, however, was not giving up. After a powerful man who worked as a copper smelter took a liking to Gu Yao, she took his money and tried to send him to his bed.
When Gu Yao was pinned to the bed, the hatred and resentment in his heart reached their peak on that day.
But he's alright.
Because Sister Pei'er found him.
He hid under the table, watching the beast torment Pei'er in a fit of rage.
The screams echoed in Gu Yao's ears.
The vivid blood stained Gu Yao's eyes red.
The scene was one of utter depravity and filth.
After that beast finished venting and left, Pei'er lay naked on the light blue quilt.
It is embroidered with the crabapple blossoms that Pei'er loves most.
The pinkish-white petals were soaked in red.
Its original appearance is not visible.
It was a new quilt that she had bought with her savings.
"Young Master, Tang means optimistic and gentle. The Master and Madam want you to be happy."
"Once I've saved enough money to buy my freedom, and a little more to make a living, we'll leave this place."
When Pei'er said this, she touched Gu Yao's face, her expression filled with obvious tenderness.
But Gu Yao knew that the madam of Chunfeng Tower was not a good person.
It only cost five taels of silver to buy Pei'er, but it cost one hundred taels to redeem her.
Gu Yao simply didn't say this aloud.
It's good to have something to look forward to.
Gu Yao lifted the tablecloth and crawled out. Pei'er was already barely breathing. She looked at Gu Yao, wanting to say something, but the wound on her neck prevented her from making a sound.
She could only look at Gu Yao with her tearful eyes, her gaze filled with pleading and resolve.
Gu Yao looked at her moving lips and understood what she wanted to say.
"Young master, don't look, let's go."
After saying that, Pei'er stared wide-eyed in resentment.
Gu Yao stood in front of the bed, watching the bloodstains spread across it.
The large expanse of red, mixed with white, stung Gu Yao's eyes.
He stepped forward, pulled the blanket over the young girl's naked body, which was covered in patches of unblemished flesh.
With trembling fingers, he gently closed the last life of the Gu family.
Gu Yao knelt before the bed, then knelt heavily on the ground and kowtowed three times.
From then on, only Gu Yao remained in the Duke of Cheng's mansion.
No, from that moment on, Gu Yao was no longer human.
It's a ghost.
A vengeful ghost that will crawl out of hell to claim your life.
Pei'er was rescued by Gu Yao's mother when she was young.
He also used his life to protect Gu Yao for a while.
When Gu Yao escaped from Chunfeng Tower, he saw a group of young boys lining up at the palace gate, preparing to enter the palace.
When the chief eunuch arrived, he counted the number of people and realized that there weren't enough.
The leading eunuch was so anxious that he scratched his head in frustration.
Gu Yao looked at the group of children who were about his age, his anxiety evident.
His mind was filled with images of the Gu family members who died with their eyes wide open in disbelief.
He made a decision.
He wants to enter the palace.
Even if it means utter ruin.
He also wanted to drag down those beasts who couldn't even be called human beings, and make them die with him and his family.
That year, Gu Yao—no, it should be Shen Xuntang—was thirteen years old.
He recommended himself to enter the palace.
The old eunuch who was castrating him had been drinking, and his eyesight was poor, so he was unsteady on his feet and only managed to cut his thigh.
He went to the outhouse, and when he came back, he saw a patch of blood under Gu Yao's body. He untied Gu Yao's restraints and waved for him to leave.
He called out the next person's name.
From that moment on, there was no more Gu Yao in the world, only Shen Xuntang.