Chapter 574 Vague Memories

After Gu Qing finished a round of interactions, the way the people around him looked at him seemed to have changed slightly.

The banquet didn't actually last very long; like any ordinary gathering, it ended as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.

At this moment, Su Yu and Ling Wanqing returned home, and Ling Wanqing spoke up.

"I don't know what that guy's objective is, but I've figured out his ability."

"It's the ability to manipulate your memories, or make your memories become what he wants them to be. It takes a process, but the process isn't long."

"For example, with a complete stranger, he can alter your memories, manipulating them so that this person appears in your past."

"He can become a soulmate, a life-and-death friend, or even a Family member or a Dao Companion—anything is possible."

"It's also very easy for him to make someone disappear, even providing a legitimate reason for it."

"He can completely change a person's original relationships."

"He can make you the object of scorn; your original lover will start to despise you, your friends will start to isolate you, and all your experiences will become his."

"The protagonist of the story becomes him, while you, because everyone's memories have changed, become the person who was constantly targeting them."

Su Yu understood what she meant after listening.

Going from the 'protagonist' of a story to the 'villain' was an extremely painful experience.

If his ability were strong enough, he could even change the thoughts of everyone in the Star Sea Sect and become the Sect Master.

He could also become an enviable harem 'protagonist' and make them all perfectly willing.

This was why the Gu Family's ability was described as a 'protagonist' type.

This kind of ability was actually not recognized by the Spirit Realm.

However, it wasn't omnipotent; it could fail due to certain special reasons, or if the target was very powerful, it would be difficult to succeed.

An ability like this would be formidable anywhere, but it also brought backlash and curses upon their Family, leading them to the brink of extinction.

Perhaps it was for this reason that they had reappeared.

With such an ability, changing things was effortless, even stealing the fruits of others' labor.

And he could make them perfectly willing, believing that these were things you had accomplished in the first place.

As a few more days passed…

Things began to shift.

Gu Qing became very popular; many people mentioned him, saying he was a good friend of theirs.

What was most shocking was that Xue Shenyue's attitude toward him also seemed very good.

It was as if they were soulmates and friends of many years.

Gradually, everyone also sensed a different attitude from Xue Shenyue, something they had never seen before.

Many people were shocked by this, as it seemed abnormal to them, but for those who had been in contact with Gu Qing, it felt perfectly normal.

They felt it was only natural.

Some would even help if someone slandered Gu Qing; those memories were starting to take effect.

He was weaving a web of lies.

Gu Qing had tried this on the two of them as well, but it had no effect on them.

If this continued, the majority of the Star Sea Sect would become his tools.

And his goal would be achieved.

Having stayed in the Star Sea Sect for so long, the two of them naturally wouldn't let this happen.

After all, they had been in the Star Sea Sect for a long time, and their home in the Spirit Realm was here.

Meanwhile, on Mistress Yun's side, Gu Qing arrived at Qin Island.

Mistress Yun had recently heard several Qin Island Disciples mention this Gu Qing, saying how good he was and such.

This made her somewhat curious about what kind of person he was, especially since even that Xue Shenyue had a good opinion of him.

She had some history with Xue Shenyue and knew better than anyone what her opinion of men was.

Now that such a thing was happening, she was truly curious about what kind of magic this person possessed to make so many people think so highly of him.

Since he happened to be visiting, she would see for herself.

Gu Qing walked toward Mistress Yun's location; it seemed his plan was about to succeed.

Mistress Yun was the one truly worthy of him.

He didn't dare mess with things in the Holy Land, but the Star Sea Sect was no problem.

As long as he manipulated Mistress Yun's memories, everything would be simple.

Everything would revolve around him.

Even if someone objected or woke up, it would be useless; by then, everything around them would no longer exist.

The awakened person would become the outlier, and he wouldn't even need to lift a finger—those so-called 'people' would help him clear them out.

And that awakened person might not even be able to bring themselves to strike at these friends of many years, or even their Dao Companion.

This wouldn't take much longer.

Gu Qing arrived outside and spoke, "Elder Yun, Gu Qing has come to pay a visit."

Mistress Yun heard this and said, "Come in."

Gu Qing went inside and looked at Mistress Yun; she was indeed breathtakingly beautiful.

The greed in his heart was well-concealed.

Furthermore, his outward appearance and temperament made him impossible to read.

When Mistress Yun saw Gu Qing, she felt he wasn't as great as they had said. What was going on?

Gu Qing began his move, a strange light flashing in his eyes.

In the time that followed, Gu Qing didn't do anything excessive.

It was like an ordinary visit, and he left after a short while.

Looking at the departing Gu Qing, a different emotion flashed through Mistress Yun's heart.

In a daze, she seemed to remember something.

It was as if she had known him since childhood, and they had a very good relationship.

He had protected her many times and even saved her life; these hazy memories began to appear.

Just as these memories were about to gradually take shape…

The jade pendant on Mistress Yun's chest flashed, and those memories dissipated.

Mistress Yun was a bit confused. What happened? It felt like something had just occurred, but she couldn't remember.

Wasn't that Gu Qing just like any other ordinary Elder? There was nothing special about him.

Mistress Yun had no idea what had happened.

She didn't know that the jade pendant she always wore had helped her resist the memory manipulation; otherwise, she would have become the next Xue Shenyue.

This jade pendant was a treasure from her Family.

She had worn it since she was a child; her mother said it had special abilities, but she never knew exactly what they were.

Mistress Yun didn't dwell on the matter any further.

Ling Wanqing saw this and realized that part of Gu Qing's goal was indeed Mistress Yun.

She understood the concept of a 'femme fatale' all too well.

But she couldn't allow him to continue trying to manipulate and change the Star Sea Sect like this.

Looking at Gu Qing, Su Yu had already decided how to deal with him.