Crazy-Gossiping-C50

Chapter 50

After obtaining the information she wanted, Ning Xu withdrew from her meditative state.

She said, “Let’s head northeast and take a look.”

The Melon-Eating System had mentioned that the storage pouch was in that direction.

None of her companions raised any objections. Ning Xu had long grown accustomed to their cooperation and didn’t think much of it.

On the way to find the storage pouch, the Melon-Eating System clicked its tongue.

【Looks like the Flower Pavilion is really furious this time. They actually sent several ghost cultivators to hunt us down.】

【What’s the big deal? Didn’t we just expose that Dog Bastard Gou Chen’s scandal?】

【And they can’t take it?】

【This is just the beginning!】

【There are even bigger and juicier melons waiting for them down the road!】

The Melon-Eating System chattered endlessly.

Ning Xu was only interested in one term—ghost cultivators. She asked, “…Ghost cultivators?”

The Melon-Eating System explained, 【Yes. If a cultivator dies with intense resentment or unwillingness, under certain conditions, they can transform into ghost cultivators.】

【Ghost cultivators usually exist in shadows. Wherever there’s darkness, they can hide. If they wish, they can be anywhere.】

【Ghost cultivators hidden in shadows are hard to detect, making them excellent for gathering information.】

Generally speaking, if someone knows the Flower Pavilion’s secrets inside out, they must have a special means of obtaining information.

These scandals couldn’t possibly be uncovered by one person alone. This meant that the culprit had accomplices—more than one—and among them, there were bound to be low-level cultivators.

High-level cultivators wouldn’t waste their efforts digging up gossip.

Ghost cultivators, hidden in the shadows, could always find clues and gather considerable information.

By piecing this information together, the Flower Pavilion might eventually uncover the identity of the “Melon Mover.”

However, this time, their efforts were bound to fail.

That was because the Melon Mover’s method of obtaining gossip was beyond what cultivators in this realm could even imagine.

Ning Xu asked, “…How strong are ghost cultivators in battle?”

The Melon-Eating System replied nonchalantly, 【I can only say that the ghost cultivators sent by the Flower Pavilion aren’t very powerful. They’re just used to gather information. Once they locate a target, someone else will make a move.】

Locate a target…

Didn’t that mean they were already being targeted?

Ning Xu fell silent.

Before she could ask any more questions, the Melon-Eating System added, 【Even if ghost cultivators do show up, they won’t get anything out of us.

But if one does appear, I’ll let you know immediately. One Explosive Talisman is more than enough to send them packing.】

Ning Xu thought for a moment and formed a plan. After discussing it briefly with the Melon-Eating System, the system quickly replied, 【No problem.】

Qi Er, who had been eavesdropping the entire time: …

At first, this person and their system were just exposing a few scandalous affairs involving the Flower Pavilion.

These incidents weren’t exactly earth-shattering. While they caused trouble for those directly involved, the impact on the Flower Pavilion as a whole was relatively minor.

But gradually, the identities of the people being exposed became more and more prominent.

In the end, even Gou Chen was dragged into the spotlight.

The Flower Pavilion went from being indifferent at first to treating the matter with great caution.

That might have been the end of it if they had stopped there—perhaps even a way out could have been negotiated.

But!

This person and their system just kept stirring up more trouble!

Were they planning to go all out against the Flower Pavilion?

—

Ten minutes later, a new post appeared in The Three Thousand Realms Cultivator Exchange Area.

The post title—“Beware of Ghost Cultivators! If spotted, use Explosive Talismans!”

Cultivators who saw the post were immediately puzzled.

What did this mean?

Why should they be wary of ghost cultivators?

But since it was a post by the Melon Mover, there had to be a reason behind it. They clicked in without hesitation.

The moment they read the content, their eyes widened in unison.

What could they say?

All they could do was marvel at the Melon Mover’s brilliance—they never failed to deliver.

The post read as follows:

【With the Flower Pavilion’s special attention, several ghost cultivators have been dispatched to investigate my whereabouts. They’ve even issued a three-day kill order.

I’m not afraid, but I wouldn’t want to implicate my fellow cultivators.

Wherever there’s a shadow, a ghost cultivator could be lurking. Be careful over the next few days and avoid letting the Flower Pavilion gather intelligence they shouldn’t have.

If a ghost cultivator does show up, don’t panic. An Explosive Talisman is enough to deal with them.】

This post revealed several key points:

1. The Flower Pavilion had finally run out of patience and was taking action against the Melon Mover.

2. The Flower Pavilion still didn’t know the Melon Mover’s true identity.

3. The Melon Mover knew the Flower Pavilion’s methods inside out.

4. The Melon Mover wasn’t afraid of the Flower Pavilion’s pursuit. Whether or not this confidence was justified would become clear in three days.

5. Divine Lord Gou Chen’s scandal was likely true. If it weren’t, the Flower Pavilion would have cleared things up. Their silence suggested guilt, just like the previous scandals exposed by the Melon Mover, where irrefutable details left no room for denial.

This post might have seemed like a warning, but it was more like a provocation.

The Melon Mover’s confidence and defiance were evident in every word.

Cultivators were both worried for the Melon Mover and secretly in awe.

They couldn’t help but wonder—who exactly was the Melon Mover?

And what was their cultivation level?

—

The moment this post went up, the Flower Pavilion caught wind of it.

After reading it, their members exchanged uneasy glances.

How did the Melon Mover know about the Sect Leader’s methods?

And they even dared to make it public!

When the Sect Leader arrived and saw their expressions, she said coldly, “The Melon Mover must die.”

Hearing this, everyone understood the Sect Leader’s killing intent had reached its peak.

They didn’t dare say a word.

It was clear the Melon Mover’s days were numbered.

The Sect Leader added calmly, “You are all veterans of the Flower Pavilion.

I don’t know who leaked this information to the Melon Mover.

But let me remind you—the Flower Pavilion does not tolerate traitors.”

With that, the Sect Leader teleported away.

The elders let out a collective sigh of relief, as her spiritual pressure had left them breathless.

It seemed the Sect Leader’s aura had grown even stronger.

But… a traitor?

They exchanged suspicious glances before quickly looking away, pretending not to notice each other.

Who could have betrayed the Flower Pavilion and leaked information to the Melon Mover?

—

Meanwhile, Ning Xu and her team were unaware that her post had stirred up a wave of paranoia in the Flower Pavilion, leading to a hunt for traitors.

As other cultivators marveled at how the Flower Pavilion had stooped to using ghost cultivators, Ning Xu casually detonated one with an Explosive Talisman.

A crimson mist rose from the shadow where the ghost cultivator had been hiding, forcing it into visibility.

This was Ning Xu’s first time seeing a ghost cultivator—though it was already dead.

Its pale complexion and bloodless lips made it look less like a person and more like a figure sculpted from white clay.

After a brief glance, she turned away and continued on her journey with her companions.

At the same time, in a place they were unaware of, Gou Chen sat upright on a meditation cushion in a dark room, his eyes slightly lowered, and his hands resting on his knees.

In front of him floated a golden phantom, which appeared as a vague blur, with no discernible facial features or body shape. Yet the spiritual pressure emanating from it was so overwhelming that it could not be ignored.

Gou Chen was conversing with this phantom.

His tone was calm as he said, “Is it possible to destroy the ‘The Three Thousand Realms Cultivator Exchange Area’?”

Although the Melon Mover had exposed his own melon, which was a trivial matter, Gou Chen was still angry.

However, being in his position, there were too many inconveniences.

He couldn’t possibly take action personally just to capture the Melon Mover.

If they couldn’t even handle such small matters, what use did he have for the people under him?

Unfortunately, they were even less capable than he had imagined.

In the end, he had no choice but to take action himself.

The phantom sneered, “Destroy the ‘The Three Thousand Realms Cultivator Exchange Area’? This was created by the first ascendant and the Heavenly Dao of this world together. To destroy it is not an easy task.”

Gou Chen slightly opened his eyes, his gaze flickering with a cold light before settling into calmness. “You said it’s not easy, but you didn’t say it’s impossible. That means it can still be done.”

Seeing that the phantom didn’t respond, Gou Chen continued, “Over the years, I’ve done so much for you. You’re not going to refuse to help me with such a small matter, are you?”

“Moreover, the Heavenly Dao of this world hasn’t shown any signs of activity for a long time. Destroying what it created shouldn’t be that difficult.”

Upon hearing this, the phantom fell silent for a few seconds.

Finally, it spoke, “It can be destroyed, but not right now.”

“Because of the rules set by the first ascendant and the Heavenly Dao, I cannot directly expose the identity of the Melon Mover.”

“However… I can think of a way to make them reveal more.”

A murderous smile flickered in Gou Chen’s eyes.

He slowly said, “Then I will wait and see.”

—

When Ning Xu found the first storage bag, the Melon-Eating System, ever eager to stir up trouble, said, 【We’ve become a thorn in Gou Chen’s side.】

Qi Er and the others: ???

Wait, is it really okay for you to say something so terrifying with such a casual tone?

Though the “we” in the Melon-Eating System’s words had nothing to do with Qi Er, in that instant, he still felt a shiver down his spine.

He was scared.

He was afraid he might get caught in the wrath of a Tribulation Stage Deity.

The Melon-Eating System laughed loudly, excited, 【So thrilling! So exciting!】

Ning Xu calmly replied, “Indeed, quite thrilling.”

Despite her cultivation being at the Qi Refining Stage, she had already offended beings at the Nascent Soul, Body Integration, and Tribulation Stages.

Perhaps it was because she trusted the Melon-Eating System to be reliable, or maybe because her body inherently carried a wild adventurous streak, but with a Tribulation Stage Deity keeping an eye on her, she wasn’t too nervous.

She calmly said, “He won’t be able to find us, will he?”

The Melon-Eating System confidently responded, 【He definitely won’t find us for now.】

Then it complimented, 【The ‘The Three Thousand Realms Cultivator Exchange Area’ is really a great thing. The privacy protection is top-notch.】

However, while the ‘The Three Thousand Realms Cultivator Exchange Area’ could protect them temporarily, it wouldn’t protect them forever.

In the short term, the Flower Pavilion couldn’t do anything about them.

But over time, they would certainly think of a way.

Ning Xu had known this all along.

With a calm expression, she threw out the items she found in the storage bag she just picked up.

Upon seeing the “Copper Wall Iron Bastion” on the ground, she picked it up and flipped through it, then looked at Wu Luchen and said, “This body-refining method seems fine. At first glance, there’s no problem. It should suit you.”

Wu Luchen pretended to be unaware as he took it from her hand, expressing gratitude, “Thank you, Captain! I really needed this!”

After distributing the remaining items from the storage bag, Ning Xu said, “Let’s move forward and see if we can find anything else.”

The teammates responded, “Alright!”

After walking for a few more kilometers, Ning Xu, prompted by the Melon-Eating System, picked up the second storage bag.

She took out the items inside and held up the “Refining Tools Notes,” saying, “Who’s interested in refining tools?”

Qin Riluo stepped forward and said, “Captain, I want this.”

Ning Xu casually threw the “Refining Tools Notes” to him.

Qin Riluo also expressed his gratitude, “Thank you, Captain!”

As the Melon-Eating System had said, following Ning Xu meant finding good things! Just like this, the item he most wanted had easily fallen into his hands.

After picking up the two storage bags, Ning Xu was about to lead her teammates away from this area when the entire Tianya Secret Realm suddenly shook violently. Tree roots were uprooted, birds in the sky plummeted, and dust filled the air.

What had been a peaceful Tianya Secret Realm just moments ago was now filled with an ominous atmosphere.

Because the ground was shaking so violently, Ning Xu and the others took out their swords and propped them against the ground to stabilize themselves.

As for Wu Luchen, Qing Jiu Xian, Qi Er, and the others who didn’t have swords, they each found their own way to steady themselves.

Ning Xu, amidst the constant shaking, asked, “What’s going on?”

The Melon-Eating System leisurely responded, 【That was just an appetizer. Now, the main course is finally coming.】

Since entering the Tianya Secret Realm, Ning Xu hadn’t sensed any major danger.

Even the wooden plaque she got from Elder Wu Chichun had yet to be used.

But she didn’t doubt the Melon-Eating System’s words.

As expected, the previous calm and peace had all been an illusion.

At this very moment, the Tianya Secret Realm was revealing its true face.

At this point, the Melon-Eating System’s tone became a bit more serious, 【Now, I will teach you the signature move of the world’s number one sword immortal from three thousand years ago—’Star Rotation.’】

【This technique, based on the circulation of spiritual energy, draws on the power of the heavens and stars. It has immense destructive power, though it is difficult to master.】

【However, once you learn it, you will be able to handle most situations in the “Ming Tianya Secret Realm.”】

Ning Xu had many questions she wanted to ask at this point.

For example, why had the Tianya Secret Realm become “Ming Tianya Secret Realm,” and what exactly had the previous realm been?

Furthermore, with her talent, could she learn “Star Rotation” in a short period?

But now was obviously not the time to ask these questions.

The Melon-Eating System slowly continued, 【You can share the ‘Star Rotation’ with Qin Riluo and the others.】

Qi Er and the others: …

They had been worried earlier—what if they also heard the chant of the technique? Would that count as stealing a skill?

Luckily, the Melon-Eating System hadn’t planned on keeping it from them.

Unexpectedly, the Melon-Eating System was being so generous this time.

Just as they thought that, the Melon-Eating System continued in its usual leisurely manner, 【This technique was created by the sword immortal when he was twenty-four. It still has many imperfections.】

【At the age of one hundred, he had a moment of inspiration and created ‘Star Reversal.’】

【’Star Reversal’ is the advanced version of ‘Star Rotation.’ It is much more difficult to master, but its destructive power increases exponentially.】

【Once you learn ‘Star Reversal,’ when you reach the Nascent Soul, you’ll be able to kill even through the mist. Of course, with higher cultivation, you could even kill treacherous enemies.】

The ground continued to shake violently in the Tianya Secret Realm.

Ning Xu, however, remained calm.

【You don’t need to share the chant for ‘Star Reversal’ with them.】

【Such a good technique is better enjoyed alone.】

【Of course, even if you share it, they probably wouldn’t be able to learn it anyway.】

【After all, such exclusive techniques are still too difficult for Qin Riluo and the others.】

Qi Er, Qin Riluo, Qingjiu Xian, and the others: …

The Melon-Eating System hadn’t changed. It was still the same sharp-tongued, petty Melon-Eating System they were familiar with!