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The two had just reached the courtyard when they saw a figure in green robes standing with hands behind his back, beside a pond of lotus flowers.
The last rays of the setting sun shone upon him, gilding him with a golden edge.
At this moment, Gu Liufeng's entire demeanor had changed.
If before he was a sharp sword hidden in its sheath, its edge restrained. Then now, he was a majestic mountain, unfathomable, as profound as an abyss.
He simply stood there quietly, yet it was as if he had merged with every blade of grass and every tree around him.
"Young Master..."
Jing Ni stopped, looking at that back, a strong sense of worship and tremor surging in her heart.
In this world where strength was revered, what could be more captivating for a woman than watching her man ascend to the pinnacle, step by step?
"Big Brother Gu!"
Huang Rong had no such reservations. She rushed over like a cheerful little swallow, circling Gu Liufeng several times, her large eyes wide and round, as if trying to discern a flower from him:
"You... you really broke through?"
"And to late Great Grandmaster?! Oh my goodness!"
Huang Rong extended her small hand, unable to resist poking Gu Liufeng's arm, as if confirming whether he was real:
"Big dummy, honestly tell me, did you secretly eat some immortal pill? Or are you some immortal who descended to undergo tribulation? This is too outrageous! If my father knew, he'd probably worry his beard white!"
Gu Liufeng turned around, looking at the two stunning beauties, one active and one still, a gentle smile on his face.
He reached out to catch Huang Rong's poking finger, then held it in his hand and gently squeezed it:
"What? That your Big Brother Gu is a genius, is this the first day you've known?"
"Pah! Don't flatter yourself!"
Although Huang Rong spoke defiantly, the admiration in her eyes was unconcealable. She hooked her arm around Gu Liufeng's, practically hanging on him, and said coquettishly:
"Quick, tell me! How did you do it? Teach me! I want to become stronger too, so I can protect... hmph, so I can protect Sister Jing Ni from your bullying!"
Gu Liufeng laughed heartily, not explaining about the Great Reversion Pill. Such system rewards were too troublesome to explain; it was better to maintain an air of mystery.
He looked up at Jing Ni, who stood a few steps away, her eyes glistening.
"Ni'er, come here."
He called out softly.
Jing Ni's body trembled slightly.
The moment she heard that call, her reserve and pride as a Heaven-Man Realm assassin instantly vanished into thin air.
She didn't speak, but merely took delicate steps, obediently walking to Gu Liufeng's side.
"Young Master."
She bowed slightly, a posture of placing herself very low, of complete surrender.
Gu Liufeng extended his other hand, embracing her slender waist, and pulled her into his arms.
An arm around each, a man's blessing.
"How do you feel?" Gu Liufeng asked Jing Ni, lowering his head.
Jing Ni looked up, her face, usually as cold as ice to everyone, was now full of tenderness. She didn't question the reasons like Huang Rong did, because in her eyes, whatever astounding things Young Master did were reasonable.
"Young Master's talent rivals ancient and modern."
Jing Ni's voice was very soft, yet very firm:
"Although your aura is slightly unstable, seemingly due to external forces. But with half a month to consolidate, among the Great Grandmasters of this world, no one can surpass Young Master."
"My Ni'er indeed has a sharp eye."
Gu Liufeng nodded admiringly, his finger gently caressing the soft flesh at Jing Ni's waist, causing her body to soften and lean against his chest.
At this moment, where was even a trace of Jing Ni, "Luo Net's First-Class Heaven-Rank"?
To outsiders, she was a cold-faced Asura, merciless in killing.
But in front of Gu Liufeng, she was a tamed salamander, only capable of obediently blowing bubbles.
She enjoyed this sense of dependence.
In Luo Net, she had to be on edge at all times, because showing weakness meant death.
But in this man's embrace, she could shed all her defenses, needing only to be an obedient little wife, and she found it sweet.
"Alright, don't just stand there."
Gu Liufeng felt the touch of the two soft, delicate bodies in his arms, and his mood was excellent:
"I smelled the aroma just now. Rong'er, what delicious food did you make tonight?"
"Braised Lion's Head! And Drunken Chicken!"
Huang Rong immediately claimed credit, pulling him towards the dining room:
"This is the result of my busy afternoon. Big bad guy, if you dare leave even one bite later, I'll... I'll let Sister Jing Ni beat you up!"
"Oh? Let her beat me up?"
Gu Liufeng glanced at the obedient Jing Ni in his arms and smirked:
"She's my person now. Ni'er, tell me, will you help me, or help her?"
Jing Ni's cheeks flushed slightly upon hearing this.
She glanced at the pouting Huang Rong, then at the smirking Young Master, and finally lowered her head, whispering:
"Jing Ni... listens to Young Master."
"Ahhh! Traitor! Sister Jing Ni, you're a big traitor!"
Huang Rong stamped her foot in anger, but she was helpless, only able to bite Gu Liufeng's arm resentfully.
"Eat!"
Gu Liufeng laughed three times, then with a wave of his hand, he embraced the two peerless beauties and walked into the house.
"After eating, tonight... Young Master has more important homework to 'discuss' with the two of you properly."
Upon hearing the word "discuss," Jing Ni's earlobes instantly turned bright red, clearly having thought of something. Meanwhile, the innocent Huang Rong thought he was referring to martial arts guidance and nodded excitedly in agreement.