After sorting out Qin Shou, Wu Gui clapped his hands. Being well at ease, he found himself majestic-looking on his way back to the scriptorium. But the moment he put one foot in the gate, a sense of uneasiness popped up and possessed him.
He was not sure whether the way he disposed of Qin Shou was pleasant to Lin Xiao or not.
Wu Gui tidied himself a bit and walked inside all the way ahead to Lin Xiao with his head down. The prior domineering air about him was gone after his return from Wu Gui, which was replaced with unconditional lamb-like submission to Lin Xiao.
"Brother...Brother Lin Xiao, I just turned the skunk out of doors for your benefit. Are you pleased with it?" Wu Gui sounded out Lin Xiao, his eyes downcast.
Lin Xiao felt somewhat uncomfortable with seeing Wu Gui behaving like this. He laid down his book and said smilingly, "Brother Wu Gui, thanks for giving me a hand again. I was saved by the bell."
Wu Gui felt further overwhelmed by Lin Xiao's common appreciation. He hastened to wave his hand and said, "Don't mention it. I simply did my fair share."
Having come down in the world, Wu Gui had already pictured Lin Xiao deliberately creating difficulties for him. He never expected Lin Xiao would thank him.
Lin Xiao's attitude dispelled Wu Gui's grudge against him once and for all.
"Well, Brother Lin, do have your wits about you. I suspect that he would revenge himself on you. Being the disciple of a domestic senior called Yi Tianzhong, he might not take things lying down."
Lin Xiao was shocked by what Wu Gui's good intentions.
As a matter of fact, Lin Xiao could bring punishments for a random domestic senior simply by putting a word in the patriarch's ears. Though he didn't take to heart Qin Shou's offense, he still felt grateful for Wu Gui's kind reminder. He said, "Thank you, Brother Wu. If he were to take revenge, on my head be it."
Based on Lin Xiao's status in the hierarchy of the Taixuan Sect, what he said was not surprising at all. But Wu Gui mistakenly thought Lin Xiao was blaming him. Wu Gui hastened to say, "No, it was not like that, Brother Lin. You got me wrong. They dare not go out of the line with me as I'm now working for the scriptorium. And I was not attempting to absolve myself from that."
"Please trust me. However overbearing the domestic seniors are, they always have scruples about the patriarch's authority. Just tell him to come to me whatever happens," Lin Xiao said, unable to cry or laugh at Wu Gui's reaction.
It rang a bell to Wu Gui that his master, the patriarch held Lin Xiao in high regard, which brought him quite a bit of relief. Meanwhile, a sense of gratitude popped up in him.
It was Wu Gui who took the initiative to slap Qin Shou, during which Lin Xiao said nothing but only stood by. Nevertheless, Lin Xiao took all responsibilities upon himself.
Thinking of this, Wu Gui couldn't help but question himself, "How come I opposed Lin Xiao back then? He is such a nice guy. I must have been haunted by ghosts. Silly me."
Right then, all kinds of feelings welled up in Wu Gui's heart.
Wu Gui began to admire Lin Xiao through and through. On hearing that Lin Xiao was choosing between cultivation methods, he forthwith became dedicated to helping Lin Xiao.
"Brother Lin, give me a minute, I shall give you a hand," Wu Gui said to Lin Xiao and left. In a short time, he returned with a bulk pile of books.
"Brother Lin, take a look at these. The best cultivation methods for the Refining Devine Realm ever. Just pick as you like," Wu Gui said with great zeal.
"Thanks," Lin Xiao said. He sat down and browsed through these books.
Gifted with an extraordinarily retentive memory, Lin Xiao took in ten lines with a glance at a striking pace.
Lin Xiao soon picked three out of the pile.
Sparkles flashed across Wu Gui's eyes the minute he saw Lin Xiao's picks.
"The Effect of Blood and Spirit advocates that warriors mobilize their spirits with their own energy and blood. Their spirits will retain momentum as long as their energy and blood keep on running. The warriors can eventually wound their opponents with their spiritual thoughts. Those who go all the way to a supreme level could kill without a trace." Wu Gui said.
"The Methods of the Mysterious Prison, it teaches warriors to cultivate immense mysterious energy with their spiritual thoughts and construct the cage of conceptions. Once the cage is broken, the cultivation is done. Then the Warriors' powerful spiritual thoughts are able to roam in the heavens and chase stars and the moon with unfathomable grandeur."
"The Refining Divine Pithy Formula is the foundational cultivation methods of the Taixuan Sect. It refreshes your mind and prolongs your life."
"Brother Lin, you're truly amazing! With just one glance, you picked the most formidable cultivation methods of our sect. But personally speaking, I suggest you put away The Refining Divine Pithy Formula. It's even better for you to go and consult your master than reading this." Wu Gui reminded Lin Xiao out of good intentions. He assumed that Lin Xiao attempted to get a general picture of cultivation.
Hardly had Wu Gui finished his reminder when he saw Lin Xiao hold The Refining Divine Pithy Formula as a priceless treasure, which struck him slack-jawed.