"I didn't expect you, kid, to actually make it here. This truly surprises me."
"If you want me to help you resolve your curse, then come inside this tower."
"Once you see me, I will naturally help you remove the curse."
This was the first time Jing Xiang had heard the voice of the ancient ancestor since arriving in the Land of Eternal Life. After a brief moment of surprise, his face lit up with joy.
However, he didn't dare to make a sound, forcing himself to remain calm.
After all, there were many clan members here, including the clan leader and several elders. They might notice something.
But at this moment, Jing Xiang's parents didn't miss the slight change in his expression.
The two exchanged glances and subtly brought Jing Xiang to the back of the crowd, then whispered to ask him what was wrong.
Jing Xiang hadn't yet responded to the voice in his mind. Facing his parents' questions, he didn't hide anything, telling them that the ancient ancestor inside the tower was communicating with him through telepathy.
"Is it really the ancient ancestor?"
Jing Xiang's parents were deeply shocked and surprised, but they also felt some doubt and disbelief.
However, there was no way to verify this at the moment, and Jing Xiang was also trying to communicate with the voice, asking how he could find the ancient ancestor.
"I am trapped on the highest level of this tower. If you want to come in, you must pass through the seventeen levels below. But with your strength, you won't be able to make it here. Moreover, once you enter this tower, you might not be able to leave."
"Of course, if you can manage it, you can also try to destroy this tower. But the younger generation of the Jing family won't agree to that."
The voice let out a laugh that sounded both mocking and disdainful.
Hearing this, Jing Xiang fell silent. With his strength, how could he enter the tower, let alone destroy it?
This was simply impossible.
"Brother, why don't you just reveal the secrets you know to everyone and see how the elders react?"
At this moment, Jing Xiao noticed Jing Xiang's struggle and hesitation and couldn't help but suggest.
Jing Xiang shook his head. "How many people would believe such a thing if I said it out loud?"
"Moreover, if it's true, it would be a scandal for the Jing family. Would the elders allow such a thing to spread?"
He couldn't say he wasn't tempted by the method to break the curse. And this method was right in front of him.
Jing Xiao's expression also darkened.
"It seems Brother Jing Xiang has encountered some difficulty and is struggling with it."
Suddenly, a voice rang out nearby, immediately catching the attention of Jing Xiang's parents.
The two looked surprised, noticing the mysterious young man in white whom Jing Xiao had been paying attention to earlier.
He had entered this place with them but had disappeared along the way. They didn't know where he had gone, so they were surprised to see him appear here now.
They were particularly curious about this young man, whom Ling Qiuchang had mentioned in his letter.
Not only were they curious about his origins and identity, but they were also curious about why their daughter, Jing Xiao, would like such a young man.
Jing Xiao looked up, her face instantly showing a hint of joy.
Jing Xiang was surprised that Gu Changge had suddenly appeared and spoken to him like this. He looked over, puzzled.
Gu Changge walked over unhurriedly.
At the same time, he glanced at the towering ancient tower in the distance and smiled faintly. 'This tower will be destroyed sooner or later. Since Brother Jing wants to enter, why not plan ahead?
It was as if he knew what Jing Xiang was thinking, seeing through all his secrets at a glance.
Jing Xiang was startled, even feeling that when Gu Changge looked at him, the voice of the ancient ancestor he had been communicating with suddenly disappeared, vanishing without a trace.
"What does Senior Brother Gu mean by this?"
Jing Xiang wore a cautious expression.
Gu Changge was mysterious, but not in the same way as Ling Yuxian, who seemed to be hiding many secrets and worries. His mystery made him unpredictable and difficult to read, making it impossible to guess his thoughts.
Even when he smiled, warm and gentle, it always gave people a sense of dread and sent chills down their spines.
"I can actually guess everything Brother Jing has encountered recently, so you don't need to be surprised."
Gu Changge continued to smile faintly.
Hearing this, Jing Xiang became even more cautious and careful.
"You and Ling Yuxian… are not on the same path?"
He asked.
"Of course not. She has her matters, and I have mine. How could we be on the same path?"
"In fact, our goals are somewhat conflicting."
"She came to the Land of Eternal Life to rescue the trapped founder of the Imperial Immortal Palace, while I came to meet the ancient ancestor of the Jing family and ask him some questions."
Gu Changge's expression remained unchanged as he smiled.
"What? You want to meet the ancient ancestor of the Jing family?"
Jing Xiang was shocked. He hadn't expected Gu Changge's goal to be the same as his.
Jing Xiao was also surprised. She had never heard Gu Changge mention such a thing before.
Moreover, if this were true, then were the things Ling Yuxian had told her earlier also true?
Had Gu Changge approached her from the beginning because she was a member of the Jing family, wanting to gather information about the Jing family from her?
Jing Xiao's beautiful eyes instantly dimmed.
She stared at Gu Changge, as if hoping to hear some explanation from him.
However, Gu Changge's expression didn't change much, and he didn't look at her. He continued to smile and speak to Jing Xiang. "So you don't need to worry. In fact, I can help you destroy this tower and let you meet the ancient ancestor of the Jing family."
"Meet the ancient ancestor?"
Jing Xiang was very tempted by these words.
But he also didn't believe that there were so many good things in the world.
What exactly was sealed inside this tower?
What consequences would destroying it lead to?
Jing Xiang's parents also felt an inexplicable chill and hurriedly shielded Jing Xiang behind them.
In their eyes, Gu Changge didn't seem to simply want to help Jing Xiang.
It seemed more like he wanted to destroy the tower?
Gu Changge's eyes revealed a hint of surprise. He shook his head and said, "What consequences it would lead to—you should ask the head of the Jing family. After all, I'm just an outsider."