Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 1411: 1370 Transformation

Chapter 1411: Chapter 1370 Transformation

The women dispersed, leaving only Mu Nanqing and Ji Weiwei inside the clinic.

Oh, right, there were also the Suzumiya sisters from the Suzumiya family.

Over the past month, the two sisters had imagined numerous times that Lu Chuan might come to their room. Yet, much to their disappointment, that never happened. Neither of them dared to take the initiative, dragging things on and on, only for Lu Chuan to abruptly leave in the end.

When Lu Chuan would return remained a mystery to them. After some deliberation, the sisters decided to temporarily leave Cloud City and visit other places. After all, compared to the Island Country, Cathay was far vaster, and there were many world-famous sights they had yet to see.

So, after bidding farewell to Mu Nanqing, the two sisters also departed Cloud City and boarded a flight heading north.

Meanwhile, in the Southern Border, Tingsong Ancient City.

Lu Chuan and Yun Ji stepped out of the airport. The thick, humid air instantly made Lu Chuan feel discomfort.

Even though it was still the depths of winter, the heat was unbearable. No wonder the Southern Border had so many snakes, insects, rats, and ants; it was the perfect breeding ground for Gu Poison to thrive.

As if sensing the familiar environment, the Fortune Devouring Gu, which had been dormant inside Lu Chuan’s body for ages, suddenly began to stir restlessly. Lu Chuan had to suppress it with Spiritual Power multiple times before it reluctantly quieted down.

“Tower Spirit, what’s going on? Why is the Fortune Devouring Gu suddenly so agitated? Did something happen?”

“Either the Fortune Devouring Gu has sensed its master’s aura, or it’s about to undergo transformation.”

“Transformation? This thing can transform?”

“As a mystical entity capable of swallowing Destiny, the Fortune Devouring Gu is inherently a defiance of natural laws. Is there really anything impossible for it?

However, you’re in luck, Lu Chuan. Once the Fortune Devouring Gu transforms, not only will it remain capable of consuming Destiny, but it will also be able to reverse its effect and transfer the devoured Destiny onto you. I’m afraid even the Gu Master didn’t foresee that all their efforts would eventually benefit you.”

Hearing this, Lu Chuan’s eyes immediately sparkled.

“So you’re saying the Fortune Devouring Gu could become one of my ultimate weapons in the future?”

“An ultimate weapon might be overstating it, but it will certainly be useful. By the way, Yun Yan reminds you to cut the chatter and continue heading south to locate the Old Lands of Qingqiu—you don’t have much time left.”

“Why doesn’t she just remind me herself?”

“I don’t know.”

Seeing how straightforward the Tower Spirit’s reply was, it seemed to genuinely have no clue. Lu Chuan decided not to press further; he’d find an opportunity to ask in person when they met.

Lu Chuan initially wanted to find a local guide to accompany them further into the region, but as soon as the guides heard he planned to head south, they adamantly refused no matter how much he offered.

It was as if they feared something deeply. After some persistent questioning, Lu Chuan finally discovered the reason—a powerful woman had recently appeared in the south, claiming the territory within a hundred-mile radius as her domain. Anyone who dared approach would be killed without mercy.

Moreover, this woman demanded that every ten days, a handsome man be offered to her. Otherwise, she would unleash a massacre.

Hearing this bizarre request, a name suddenly popped into Lu Chuan’s mind.

“Could it be… Thousand Faces?”

A woman who possessed others, with a penchant for handsome men—these traits seemed to line up perfectly.

Ever since Lu Chuan had expelled Thousand Faces from Ji Weiwei’s body, it had completely vanished without a trace. If it were hiding in such a remote place as the Southern Border, it would explain its seemingly complete disappearance.

“Tower Spirit, do you think there’s a chance that Thousand Faces is hiding in the Southern Border?”

“Based on your reasoning, it’s not impossible. But what do you intend to do? Thousand Faces will never submit to you, nor could it ever be used by you.”

“Ah… what a pity. At the very least, its abilities are quite handy.”

“Handier than me?”

Hearing this, Lu Chuan had a strange feeling about the Tower Spirit’s choice of words, though he couldn’t quite put his finger on it.

“Since I still need to head south, there’s a chance I’ll encounter it. It’s best to prepare in advance, no? So, how confident are you?”

“Ninety percent sure I can erase it.”

That was it. For some reason, whenever Thousand Faces was mentioned, the Tower Spirit’s attitude became unusually resolute, as if there was some deep-seated grudge between them.

But after thinking about it, both the Tower Spirit and Thousand Faces were formidable entities with significant backgrounds, so it wasn’t all that surprising.

“If possible, I’d rather take it for my own use. Simply erasing it would be a waste.”

After all, it was still an Ancient Divine Artifact!

Lu Chuan clicked his tongue and withdrew from his thoughts, only to find himself troubled once more.

With no guide willing to lead the way and the Southern Border’s complex and densely forested terrain, attempting to navigate without someone familiar with the area was a surefire recipe for getting lost.

Just as Lu Chuan was fretting over the matter, a veiled woman dressed in black approached him, volunteering to be his guide into the deeper Southern Border. In exchange, she asked for Lu Chuan’s help retrieving something.

“That’s negotiable, but the item you want to retrieve—will it be dangerous?”

“It’s an unclaimed object, meant for those capable of claiming it. It’s not dangerous.”

“Hmm… alright then. Let’s work together happily. I’m Lu Chuan, and you?”

Lu Chuan spoke with a friendly smile and extended his hand toward her.

The woman extended her fair, delicate hand in return and said softly, “Miao Conglu.”

The moment she spoke her name, Lu Chuan’s smile froze. His outstretched hand hung stiffly in the air, neither advancing nor retreating.

“Miao… as in the grass radical Miao?”

“That’s right. Miao as in the grass radical. Is there a problem?”

There was a big problem…

Before they set out, Yun Yan had repeatedly warned him not to interact with anyone of the Miao surname. Lu Chuan had thought, considering how vast the Southern Border was, what were the odds he’d actually encounter someone with that surname? Yet he’d run into one so soon.

“Well, this might be a bit inappropriate…”

Lu Chuan swallowed nervously and forced a wry smile. “You might want to find someone else for the job. I’m not sure I’m the right person to assist you.”

“I’ve heard similar replies more times than I can count,”

the woman said with a quiet sigh, seemingly unsurprised by Lu Chuan’s response. “The Miao surname has become a symbol of calamity in the Southern Border, something everyone avoids like the plague. But I was born with this name—what crime have I committed?”

“That has nothing to do with me. It’s just that an old acquaintance told me to avoid dealing with anyone of the Miao surname. I’m sorry, miss.”

Lu Chuan shrugged and was about to turn to leave when, suddenly, the woman grabbed his wrist and pricked his fingertip.

Feeling a sharp sting at his fingertip, Lu Chuan hissed and exclaimed, “What did you just do?!”

“Oh, nothing much. I just planted a Gu Insect in your body. If you refuse to help me, within three days, the Gu Poison will activate, and you’ll melt into a puddle of blood.”