Chapter 17 - ch 446-53

Chapter 446: Angry Aunt Zi

"Little rascal, you're quite cautious."

Gu Yaozi also gave up the idea of continuing to snatch it, pouting and sulking.

Gu Yun appeared behind her in a flash, reaching out to gently knead Aunt Zi's shoulders, smiling with a pure and harmless expression: "Don't worry, Aunt Zi, this disciple was just afraid that the gentle and quiet Aunt Zi would leave him, so he made a keepsake. I've always kept this item close to me and have never shown it to anyone."

"Are you saying I'm fierce now?"

"..."

"No… absolutely not."

Gu Yun swore: "Zi'er will always be the gentlest Zi'er."

"Hmph…"

"Who allowed you to call me Zi'er? So ill-mannered!"

Gu Yaozi didn't react immediately, which only made her blush furiously.

When the Heavenly Thunder Empress got angry, she was not to be trifled with, and the mischievous little Gu Yun was immediately punished, severely suppressed by Aunt Zi's large orb.

The young man's face was embedded, and he couldn't utter a word, mumbling incoherently.

Gu Yaozi crossed her legs, looking smug.

Little Gu Yun, easily subdued!

With this little guy, she had at least nine ways to make him obedient, nine ways!

"Mmm, mmm, mmm…"

The young man's muffled struggles came through, carrying a hint of pitifulness.

Gu Yaozi crossed her legs, feeling the insignificant resistance beneath her, her heart growing even more smug: "Little Yun'er—"

She cleared her throat, trying to make her voice sound authoritative yet languid, with a touch of an elder's earnest admonition: "In the future, show more respect. In front of elders, you must act like a junior."

"Never do such rebellious things as deceiving your master or betraying your ancestors. If you do it again, I'll punish you like this next time! To teach you a good lesson!"

Little brat, is he rebelling against the heavens?

Gu Yaozi was satisfied and was about to mercifully release Gu Yun to enjoy his disheveled and apologetic appearance…

Suddenly, she felt a warm sensation.

"Ah—!!!"

A short, sharp shriek, filled with extreme shame and disbelief, instantly tore through the night's silence!

Gu Yaozi's pretty face turned crimson, and she shot up as if spring-loaded.

She instantly appeared ten feet away, her purple skirt fluttering, her aura in disarray. Her peerlessly beautiful face, capable of toppling kingdoms, was now flushed crimson like a ripe peach, and in her purple eyes, a flame of Shame and anger shame and anger burned, capable of incinerating everything!

Gu Yun finally exhaled, taking a long breath and wiping his face.

His eyes were clear and innocent, even carrying a hint of grievance: "Aunt Zi, you're going too far!"

"What kind of elder punishes a junior like this? You almost suffocated me!"

"Be careful, I'll go back and complain to father and the others, telling them that you're not honestly fulfilling your duties as a protector,"

"You only know how to abuse your power and mistreat juniors!"

"It's better to have someone else be my protector."

He rubbed his slightly numb cheek, speaking with conviction.

"Complain?!" Gu Yaozi was almost driven to laughter by anger, her chest heaving violently, the rage in her purple eyes almost gushing out, "You… you have the nerve to complain?! What did you… what did you do just now?!"

She simply couldn't bring herself to say it!

That Myriad Transformation Power… that damned Myriad Transformation Power!

It could actually ignore her Emperor Venerable defense, incredibly precise…

Ah ah ah ah!!!!

Gu Yaozi felt an overwhelming sense of shame, almost not wanting to see Gu Yun for another second.

"What did I do?" Gu Yun blinked, looking bewildered and innocent, "This disciple was… suppressed by Aunt Zi, unable to move, even breathing was difficult, what else could I do?"

"This disciple just… just felt like he was suffocating and instinctively struggled a bit."

"Thankfully, Aunt Zi still pities this boy and knows when to stop."

Gu Yun chuckled softly, seemingly giving Gu Yaozi the last bit of decency, but in reality, he was rubbing salt into her wound.

"Alright, alright, Little Yun'er, you've really grown capable."

"To be able to use Myriad Transformation Power to such an extent, I imagine it won't be long until your physique breaks through!"

"Big Brother Changqing and the others will be—very happy!!"

"Hehe, just average, just average."

"Just average? I think it's not average at all. Let me see now, what level have you truly reached!!!!"

Gu Yaozi, burning with rage, couldn't care less about anything else. She trembled with anger and launched a terrifying attack directly.

Gu Yun's hair stood on end from the electricity, his face was completely blackened, and he looked utterly disheveled, yet he wasn't harmed in the slightest.

Aunt Zi's astonishing control over her power didn't even trigger the ancient emperor armor's self-protection.

"It seems… Aunt Zi is also not as simple as I imagined."

To be able to defeat a Great Emperor at the Quasi-Emperor Realm is not something an ordinary person can do.

Gu Yaozi was already terrifying before her seclusion, and now, having immersed herself at the peak of the Quasi-Emperor Realm for so many years, once she breaks through, who knows what a grand spectacle it will be.

Sitting on the flying boat, Gu Yun gently kneaded Gu Yaozi's shoulders, soothing the large heart that was still throbbing with anger, hoping to sit down with Aunt Zi and communicate peacefully.

"Still daring to lay hands on me, it seems next time I'll have to…"

Gu Yaozi narrowed her eyes slightly, her heart already feeling incredibly pleased, but she still wouldn't let up verbally.

"Aunt Zi, you're being too formal, aren't you? Who are we to each other? We're lip-friends."

"Who's your lip-friend?!"

The two small aunts were exasperated, trembling to show their displeasure, but gradually calmed down under Gu Yun's miraculous touch.

Gu Yaozi even felt it was magical; she, who should have been burning with anger, was forcibly calmed by Gu Yun's technique.

This kid's massage skills are indeed impressive, extraordinary.

"You little rascal, with such rich experience, how much practical experience have you actually had?"

"Aunt Zi… everything is the best arrangement."

"If not for those clumsy practices, how could I bring you the best experience?"

Gu Yun shook off the fragrant sweat on his hands and changed position to continue massaging.

Gu Yaozi became somewhat dazed; the words of accusation she wanted to utter wouldn't come out.

"Zi'er, will you come with me to the Jiang family?"

"Mm…"

"Mm?!!"

"What do you want to do?"

//447//

Chapter 447 Once every seven days

Gu Yaozi suddenly awoke from her comfortable state, a hint of vigilance flashing in her purple eyes.

She slightly turned her body, avoiding Gu Yun's continuing hands, and looked at him with a bit of confusion, her captivating eyes staring intently at the young man: "Go to the Jiang family? What are you up to now?"

"Nothing much, just going to settle a karmic debt."

Gu Yun briefly explained the matter of his engagement with Jiang Qing to Gu Yaozi.

Gu Yaozi, who had initially been nonchalant and somewhat teasing, narrowed her purple eyes and pursed her red lips after hearing Gu Yun's account.

"You mean to say, you used coercion and enticement to get an engaged fiancée from the Jiang family? And now you want to go to the Jiang family to complete the marriage?"

"Aunt Zi, don't put it that way. This is a mutually agreed upon exchange of benefits between us. How can you describe it with words like coercion and enticement?"

"What kind of person do you take your good nephew to be?!"

Gu Yun grinned mischievously.

Gu Yaozi glared at him, her eyes dropping from top to bottom to her own chest: "Look at yourself now. Talk to me again when you've moved your hands, maybe then it'll be more convincing."

Gu Yun reluctantly withdrew his hands: "Aunt Zi, this is a necessary step for massage."

"Don't you feel completely unblocked, as if all the residual toxins from last month have been expelled?"

"You little rascal~~"

Gu Yaozi's pretty face flushed slightly: "You call that detoxification?"

"Of course..."

"Look, the floor of this room is covered in your sweat, which shows how effective it is."

"Such divine hands, if not for close people like Aunt Zi, this disciple would never easily display them."

Gu Yun looked smug.

"Gu! Yun!"

A delicate shout, imbued with thunderous fury, exploded in the room!

"Hey, hey..."

"Stop, stop, Aunt Zi, aren't you going a bit too far? No hitting the face."

"Less nonsense. Anyway, you can easily repair yourself, it won't have any effect. If I don't give you a good lesson today, I'll take your surname!!"

Gu Yaozi was furious, like a puffed-up little purple sable. Her slender jade hands, carrying a sharp gust of wind, struck Gu Yun with continuous, crisp, thunder-like sounds, showing no mercy.

Gu Yun cried out in distress, but his mischievous hands were still not well-behaved, and the two couldn't help but wrestle together.

"Aunt Zi, calm your anger! This disciple is not... thinking for Aunt Zi's health! Look at you, recently overworked, with stagnant qi accumulated in your body. If not cleared in time, it might harm your foundation! This Myriad Transformation Power of mine is best at sorting out qi flow and promoting blood circulation and dispelling stasis..."

"Promoting blood circulation and dispelling stasis?!"

Gu Yaozi was almost driven to laughter. Her purple eyes widened, her chest heaved violently, and those breathtaking curves trembled slightly with her movements: "I've lived for hundreds of thousands of years without a single problem, do I need a brat like you to promote blood circulation and dispel stasis?!"

"Aunt Zi shouldn't say that. It's precisely because the chronic illness has lasted for a long time that it needs careful treatment. If we wait for it to fully erupt, it will be too late!!"

Gu Yun spoke with feigned seriousness, though in reality, he was purely spouting nonsense.

In terms of combat skills, Gu Yun was still somewhat inferior to Gu Yaozi. After being caught off guard, he was easily captured and suppressed.

After a period of playful fighting, Gu Yaozi's anger had largely dissipated.

Her eyes glared at Gu Yun, who was sullen. She had been filled with longing after not seeing him for so long, but she never expected this little rascal to immediately take advantage and even try to trick her the moment they met. He truly needed a good beating!

"Aunt Zi, do you feel that your spiritual power flows much more smoothly now?"

Gu Yun lay on the bed. Once bitten, twice shy, Gu Yaozi, having learned her lesson, naturally wouldn't use the monthly suppression method to give Gu Yun benefits again.

Her choice was to change direction, glaring fiercely at Gu Yun's mischievous and ugly face with her beautiful and majestic expression.

To make him feel ashamed and correct his mistakes!

"What if it's smoother? Don't do it like this next time!"

"Alright, alright, from now on, if Aunt Zi doesn't agree, I absolutely won't perform any more blood circulation and stasis dispelling for Aunt Zi."

"No."

Now it was Gu Yaozi's turn to be a little anxious. Although Gu Yun's methods were a bit rough, the enjoyment she felt when he performed them was undeniable.

"Why not again?"

"Aunt Zi, this won't do, that won't do, then I'm truly out of ideas."

"You figure it out yourself."

Gu Yun spread his arms, looking fragile and ready to be taken.

Gu Yaozi was still contemplating how to maintain a certain frequency.

If she hadn't experienced it, it would have been fine, but if there was clearly such an opportunity in the future, and she completely squandered it due to her own foolishness, she would definitely regret it for the rest of her life.

"As a junior, showing filial piety to elders is a must."

"Aunt Zi won't take advantage of you. Once every seven days will suffice."

"Once every seven days?"

"Aunt Zi, can your body handle it?"

"Are you kidding? I am the strongest peak Quasi-Emperor, even ordinary Great Emperors are not my match, how could I not handle it?!"

Gu Yaozi sneered repeatedly. This brat was truly confident, unaware that her peak Quasi-Emperor status was completely different from others.

Gu Yun's lips curled into a cold smile, his plan successful: "Alright then..."

"Hmm... Hmm?!"

"How did you get inside this pagoda?"

"No, no, Xiao Yun'er, Aunt Zi begs you, not there."

"Oh ho ho, oh ho ho..."

For everyone, the key acupuncture points for massage differ, varying from person to person.

A skilled therapist can accurately grasp the crucial points, and Gu Yun was such an existence, having even reached the so-called pinnacle of perfection.

Gu Yaozi experienced a wonderful sensation she had never felt in her hundreds of thousands of years in this life, her expression one of contentment and unrestrained abandon.

Fully displaying the unrestrained arrogance of a peak Quasi-Emperor!

...

"No, no need, Xiao Yun, if you keep massaging, I feel like I'm going to break through."

"Now is not the time. I don't want to step into the Great Emperor realm yet."

"But that won't do, Aunt Zi, this week's quota hasn't been met yet?"

Gu Yaozi was panting, looking at Gu Yun with a hint of fear and deep resentment: "Can't you be a little flexible?"

"I already said no."

"Xiao Yun promised Aunt Zi, he can't change it casually because of a small accident."

"Oh, my... You want to go to the Jiang family, don't you? Alright, alright, I'll go with you, I'll go with you, is that enough?"

"Don't torment me anymore, I'm not kidding. If a heavenly lightning bolt strikes down, I might not be alright, but you, little brat, will definitely be annihilated!!"

She spoke half-threatening, half-pleading.

Gu Yun's hands finally stopped.

"Purple, you said it."

"What Purple..."

Gu Yaozi had not yet fully recovered from the thrilling afterglow, her consciousness still a bit hazy, and she subconsciously retorted to Gu Yun.

But before her words finished, the young man led her out of the Great Luo Dao Pagoda by the hand.

"Wait, what are you going to do?"

//448///

Chapter 448 Purple Cloud Fairy Skirt

Gu Yaozi was startled awake by the sudden movement, a hint of wariness and panic flashing in her purple eyes.

She instinctively tried to pull her hand back, but the lingering numbness deep within her body left her powerless. While secretly praising Gu Yun's skillful technique, she inwardly cursed her own lack of self-control. As Gu Yun's Dao Protector, she found herself being manipulated by this young man at will.

Every part of her body had been touched. This guy was probably more familiar with her body than her own mother.

Fortunately, only the two of them knew about this, so there was still room for maneuver.

Thinking of this, a hint of resentment flashed in Gu Yaozi's eyes as she stared fixedly at Gu Yun. A cool breeze blew, and her delicate body shivered slightly.

Suddenly, a splendid and beautiful purple long dress landed on her body.

The dress was woven from some unknown divine material, flowing with a faint, moonlight-like luster. Intricate and mysterious lightning patterns were embroidered upon it with a deeper purple thread, with subtle electric arcs subtly flickering and dancing within the patterns.

The skirt trailed on the ground, layered like a blooming violet, noble and mysterious.

"Aunt Zi, I'm very sorry, your previous clothes were already soaked with sweat."

"This dress is called the 'Purple Cloud Immortal Skirt'. It is woven from Nine Heavens Lightning Pattern Divine Silkworm Silk, refined with Moonlight Divine Crystals. Not only does it offer unparalleled defense, but it can also amplify the power of lightning techniques."

"It should barely complement Purple's noble temperament."

"You little rascal, you don't know how to be a little careful."

Snatching the Purple Cloud Immortal Skirt, Gu Yaozi examined the shimmering, breathtakingly beautiful purple dress from top to bottom, quite reluctant to put it down.

"Since Aunt Zi likes it, why not try it on now?"

Gu Yun leaned in slightly, close to Gu Yaozi's ear. His warm breath brushed against her sensitive earlobe, his voice low and tinged with seduction: "This disciple also wants to see if this divine item, which this disciple has treasured for a long time, can shine brilliantly in Aunt Zi's hands!"

Though he said he had treasured it for a long time, it was actually something he had drawn out when he was bored in the Great Luo Dao Pagoda recently.

After the successive contributions from Qin Qing霜, Yao Qingli, Shi Qingwu, Shi Yue, Zhang Chen, Qin Xiang, Ye Bufan, Long Lin, Yuwen Tian, and others, Gu Yun's villain points, which had bottomed out after he entered the Xiantai Realm, began to grow again at an astonishing speed.

They reached a total of three hundred thousand. Gu Yun, who had not felt so well-off in a long time, naturally couldn't resist spending a wave of them.

It was a pity that after consuming thirty thousand villain points, he only got a few useless items.

This Purple Cloud Immortal Skirt was one of them. Although it had the name 'Immortal', it was actually only an immortal embryo, but it could grow with Gu Yaozi's cultivation.

He believed that one day, it would also become an immortal artifact.

However, this experience further solidified Gu Yun's belief that so-called draws were a scam. In the future, it would be better to use villain points to improve the Dao Source.

Moreover, he also discovered that as his strength increased, the villain points consumed to improve the Dao Source seemed to decrease.

When he was in the Dao Body Realm, he consumed a lot of villain points to achieve minor mastery in the Sword Dao. Now, to achieve the same minor mastery in the Pill Dao or the Artifact Dao, he only needed about seventy percent of what he used then. Gu Yun had a premonition that as his strength continued to increase, this value would further decrease.

The young man's low voice brushed past Gu Yaozi's ear, like a feather tickling her heart, carrying an irresistible magic.

Gu Yaozi's body stiffened slightly, and her earlobes uncontrollably flushed red.

She looked at Gu Yun's deep, abyss-like eyes, so close to her, seeing the undisguised anticipation and… a hint of possessive dominance in them. The slight resistance in her heart melted away like ice and snow.

A woman adorns herself for her beloved. This item was so beautiful, it should naturally be appreciated by the person she cared about most.

She bit her lower lip, a hint of struggle flashing in her purple eyes, finally transforming into a light hum filled with helplessness and annoyance: "Hmph! Just… just this once! Don't do it again!"

"You go out…"

"I'm changing!"

"No need, it's already…"

Looking at Gu Yaozi, whose body was wrapped in a clean bath towel, Gu Yun made no attempt to hide the heat in his heart.

"I told you to go out! Seriously, I won't let you see then!!"

"Alright, alright…"

Gu Yun chuckled as he left the room, the smile on his lips deepening.

Compared to the Child of Destiny of the Jiang family, what he cared about most was indeed the people around him…

He unhurriedly straightened his slightly wrinkled robes, walked to the window, and stood with his hands behind his back. With a single gesture, Dragon Chen's bewildered figure appeared in the flying boat's corridor.

"Gu, Gu Yun, you… let…"

Before he could finish speaking, he had already become nourishment in the heaven and earth furnace.

After acquiring the Emperor Dao Source, it could become small and exquisite, slowly rotating in Gu Yun's palm.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for slaying the purple-quality Child of Destiny, Dragon Chen. Reward: 10,000 villain points. Reward: Red Treasure Chest * 1]

Without any wasted words, this Child of Destiny, who had long lost everything, became a ghost in Gu Yun's hands.

Dragon Chen's memories from his previous life were also acquired by Gu Yun, but unfortunately, they were of no use, and it was not the world Gu Yun had transmigrated from.

If he could, Gu Yun would be very happy to go back and let that black-hearted boss experience a dimensionality reduction strike from the Three Thousand Dao Domains.

Looking up at the sky, he seemed lost in thought.

Not long after, the rustling of fabric came from behind the screen, and then, a figure slowly walked out.

Gu Yun turned his head at the sound, and the moment his gaze fell on Gu Yaozi, his breathing hitched slightly—

Even though he was mentally prepared, he was still greatly astonished by the beautiful sight before him.

The "Purple Cloud Immortal Skirt" seemed custom-made for Gu Yaozi. Its tailoring was extremely fitted, perfectly outlining her tall, graceful, and curvaceous figure. The deep purple was like the finest amethyst, flowing with a mysterious and noble luster.

The lightning patterns flickering on the dress now seemed to come alive, shimmering with fine purple electric arcs as she breathed and moved.

They added a touch of sharp majesty and captivating charm to her. In the eyes of outsiders, this was the Heavenly Lightning Empress who awed the Three Thousand Dao Domains.

Lethargy faded, replaced by a gaze that looked down upon the world.

She was breathtakingly beautiful, beyond compare.

Feeling the young man's gaze, hot enough to ignite her, Gu Yaozi felt both shy and annoyed, along with a hint of… indescribable pride.

She forced herself to remain calm, slightly raising her chin, her purple eyes glancing sideways at Gu Yun, her voice intentionally cool: "What are you looking at? Aren't we going to the Jiang family? Aren't you leaving yet?"

Her posture was like an arrogant queen commanding her knight.

After the initial shock, Gu Yun regained his composure. Facing the proud Gu Yaozi, the Empress's embarrassed state from a while ago replayed in his mind, making him almost unable to hold back a laugh.

The young man put his hands behind his back and lightly coughed: "Purple, how are you speaking to your young master?"

//449//

Chapter 449: Subtle Influence

"You little rascal!!"

Upon hearing the embarrassing address again, Gu Yaozi's face, which had been slightly pleased by the beauty of her new dress, instantly flushed crimson.

Her purple eyes, filled with a mix of anger and annoyance, moved to strike Gu Yun, but the young man, quick as lightning, seized her fair wrist before it could descend!

His warm palm enveloped her slightly cool wrist, and the sensation made her heart skip a beat, her struggling strength instantly weakening by several points.

"Aunt Zi, I have other plans for this trip to the Jiang family, and I ask for your patience and understanding," Gu Yun said with a smile, leaning in to whisper in Gu Yaozi's ear.

"After the matter is settled, Gu Yun… will be at Aunt Zi's disposal."

"Are you trying to… play the pig to eat the tiger? To see what the Jiang family's attitude truly is?"

Gu Yaozi was exceptionally intelligent and guessed Gu Yun's intentions.

Gu Yun nodded slightly. In Yuwen Tian's plotline, the only truly pure villain in the Gengjin Immortal Palace was Zhou Yuan. As for Jiang Daoxuan and others, they were all spared in the end and played a role in attacking the Gu Family in later plot developments.

Although Gu Yun's understanding of human nature made him believe that Jiang Daoxuan would not make the wrong choice, facing the Protagonist and the Child of Destiny, one could not simply view things with an ordinary mindset.

Full preparations had to be made.

"Exactly, Aunt Zi is indeed clever; she saw through my plan at a glance."

"Hmph!" Gu Yaozi snorted lightly, but the corners of her mouth unconsciously curved into a proud smile, a hint of arrogance flashing in her purple eyes. "This little plan of yours is something I've long since moved past; of course, it can't hide from me."

Gu Yaozi raised her chin slightly, her "Purple Cloud Immortal Dress" shimmering with her movements, lightning patterns dancing, adding a touch of disdain. "It's just that many people in the Jiang family will recognize my appearance, and they won't change their minds just because you call me Zi'er."

"This isn't a remote place like Yaoguang Holy Land where you can fool people however you like."

As she spoke, she looked at Gu Yun with a playful smile, curious to know what the young man had in mind.

"Aunt Zi's concerns, your disciple has naturally considered."

"If it's just simple disguise, it certainly won't fool those in the Gengjin Immortal Palace."

"However…"

"I happen to have a treasure here that might resolve this predicament."

Gu Yun took out the deceiving heaven mask, and the wondrous mask appeared before Gu Yaozi, truly astonishing this protector of Gu Yun.

"This item has a strange and extraordinary aura; where did you obtain it?"

"The Ancient Continent is ancient and mysterious; naturally, it was obtained from there."

"This item is called the deceiving heaven mask. By activating spiritual power to transform, it can change one's temperament and aura. Although Aunt Zi is peerless in grace, she hasn't traveled in the Three Thousand Dao Domains for hundreds of thousands of years. While her prestige remains, a slight change in temperament will easily allow her to deceive everyone."

"It is indeed a rare divine artifact," Gu Yaozi said, taking the deceiving heaven mask and placing it on her face.

A strange, ineffable fluctuation instantly permeated, enveloping Gu Yaozi's entire body.

Gu Yaozi's appearance did not change much; she remained stunningly beautiful, noble, and exquisitely captivating.

However, the overall feeling she exuded became completely different.

The fierce and domineering aura suddenly receded, and that seemingly inherent nobility and sharpness now seemed to be gently covered and softened by an invisible veil.

Although still breathtakingly beautiful, she no longer possessed that suffocating sense of distance and oppression.

Her deep, mysterious purple eyes became somewhat gentle and calm.

They even took on a perfectly appropriate hint of the caution and deference befitting a subordinate.

Standing beside Gu Yun, she was a charming young woman who would not overshadow her master.

Gu Yaozi was also quite surprised, never expecting the effect of this item to be so strong. Even if familiar people like Gu Changqing were present, they might wonder if they had inadvertently left behind a twin sister.

"What are you looking at?!"

The young man's direct gaze was completely undisguised, making Gu Yaozi feel utterly uncomfortable, especially as she felt that strange sensation of being "weakened" and "rationalized" on her body, which made her incredibly annoyed and embarrassed.

She instinctively wanted to glare and scold, but the words caught in her throat. Remembering Gu Yun's earlier request, she forcefully swallowed them back, only letting out a soft hum with a strong nasal tone that sounded somewhat… wronged.

Gu Yun suppressed his laughter, coughed, and tried hard to keep a straight face, deliberately scrutinizing Gu Yaozi from head to toe with a critical and demanding gaze.

"Hmm… the appearance is about seventy to eighty percent similar," Gu Yun said, stroking his chin and commenting gravely. "However… the eyes aren't 'submissive' enough, and the posture isn't 'respectful' enough. Zi'er, as a maid, when you see your young master, shouldn't you… hmm, bow slightly, lower your gaze, and clasp your hands in front of you, like this?"

As he spoke, he demonstrated, his posture exactly like a demanding master lecturing a new maid.

Gu Yaozi: "!!!"

She felt her strings of rationality snapping one by one, the flames of shame and anger burning fiercely in her purple eyes.

"Gu! Yun!! Don't push your luck!!"

Gu Yaozi angrily pinched the young man's ear, her fingertips pressing hard.

"Ouch! Ow, ow, ow! Aunt Zi, calm down! Your disciple admits his mistake!" Gu Yun immediately begged for mercy, grimacing. "Your disciple isn't… isn't this to ensure the plan is foolproof! Rehearsal! It's just rehearsal! We can't show any flaws!"

Gu Yun was serious, but in reality, everything was under his control.

Even if a new Child of Destiny appeared to disrupt things, he already had plans and schemes. Everything he was doing now could even be said to be teasing Aunt Zi.

However, Aunt Zi was still being played by Gu Yun. It wasn't that she wasn't intelligent enough; it was just that concern clouded her judgment.

Gu Yun had always been very opinionated, and he rarely shared his thoughts with outsiders.

For the plan to proceed smoothly, even Gu Yaozi had to compromise.

"Alright, I know what I'm doing. I certainly won't let your plan fail."

"That's good."

"This item of yours… why is it still a bit warm?"

"Cough, cough."

"Aunt Zi, don't mind these details. Ahead is the Jiang family's territory."

"After this, you will act according to my signals."

"Alright…"

In the face of important matters, Gu Yaozi understood propriety. All their playful banter was merely a game between the two of them.

…

At the same time, deep within the Gengjin Immortal Palace, in a majestic and grand palace enveloped by Gengjin Qi.

"Big Brother, what's the point of preparing so early?"

Jiang Lan, dressed in a tight-fitting outfit, looked heroic and spirited, but at this moment, her brows were tightly furrowed. She watched Jiang Daoxuan, who was directing servants to arrange the hall and prepare the banquet, her tone filled with confusion and a hint of impatience: "It's been so long since he returned from the Ancient Continent, and there's not even a single piece of news about that kid."

"I'm afraid he's already forgotten about this matter. What's the point of all our efforts? We're just making ourselves a laughingstock!"

//450//

Chapter 450 Jiang Lan's Plan

As early as when Jiang Qing had just emerged from the Ancient Continent and returned to the Jiang family, Jiang Daoxuan had already begun preparations.

But half a month has passed, and there's still no news of Gu Yun; he clearly didn't take this seriously.

Now that Gengjin Immortal Palace is making such a big show, it will likely become a laughingstock in the Three Thousand Dao Domains afterward!

Gu Yun, to humiliate me, can you even do such things?!

A furious glint flickered in Jiang Lan's eyes, forming a stark contrast with the slightly pleased expression on Jiang Daoxuan's face.

At this moment, the Gengjin Immortal Palace Master, clad in a golden brocade robe, exuded a steady demeanor, with no anxiety on his face, but rather a calm, confident smile.

He waved away his attendants and turned to look at his straightforward and fiery-tempered sister.

"Lan'er, calm down."

Jiang Daoxuan's voice was gentle, with a soothing tone: "I have already received news that the Gu Family Emperor Child will arrive in a few days."

"Currently, our Gengjin Immortal Palace shows a subtle trend of falling to the last place among the Ten Immortal Palaces; whether it's our clan disciples or our sect's foundation, we have already fallen behind the other nine Immortal Palaces. This is our last chance, and we absolutely cannot let it slip away."

"What?"

"That brat Gu Yun is really coming?!"

Jiang Lan had been certain that Gu Yun's words were just a joke, never expecting them to actually come true now.

"Of course... how could the actions of the Gu Family Emperor Child be false?"

"Lan'er, you should also go back and get ready. With your current appearance, where is the dignity of an elder?"

Looking at Jiang Lan's attire, Jiang Daoxuan subtly frowned.

Jiang Lan was startled, then could only nod helplessly: "Yes, Elder Brother, I'll go prepare now."

"After all, it's Xiao Qing's wedding day; as her aunt, I certainly won't let her lose face."

"That's right."

"Xiao Lan, as a member of my Jiang family, sometimes you are not in control of yourself."

"I hope you can also consider the Immortal Palace more and not just think of yourself."

"Yes, I will heed Elder Brother's teachings."

The light in Jiang Lan's eyes gradually faded, becoming somewhat dim, and she turned to leave.

Seeing his sister depart, Jiang Daoxuan then took out a communication stone, his expression becoming slightly complex.

"My dear sister, what exactly do you want to do?"

He didn't know Jiang Lan's plan, but if he were to believe that Jiang Lan would do nothing and let the marriage proceed, he wouldn't believe it either.

It's just that he also didn't have any good solutions right now.

Without evidence, detaining Jiang Qing's closest kin on the day of great joy was not a good omen either.

He could only hope she wouldn't go too far.

"Speaking of which, it seems Lan'er also has a sweetheart. Will she call him over too?"

Jiang Daoxuan was not clear about his free-spirited sister's affairs; he had managed the Jiang family for many years, with numerous responsibilities, so naturally, he couldn't be as carefree as they were.

Precisely because of this, Jiang Qing was actually closer to Jiang Lan than to him, her father.

On weekdays, he doted on both of them, but this time, he couldn't let them act recklessly.

...

Deep within Gengjin Immortal Palace, inside Jiang Qing's boudoir.

Incense smoke curled, and bead curtains swayed gently, yet they couldn't conceal the suddenly tense atmosphere in the room.

Jiang Qing sat on an embroidered stool covered with cloud brocade, wearing a magnificent wedding dress, looking quite beautiful.

Jiang Lan sat opposite her; their appearances were about five or six parts similar. If someone unfamiliar with the situation saw them, they might think they were a pair of youthful sisters.

But at this moment, Jiang Qing, whose face had been somewhat pale, became even more astonished. Her words were almost shouted, trembling uncontrollably.

"Aunt?"

"What did you say...?"

"Substitute marriage? How can this be?!"

Jiang Lan's astonishing words even startled Jiang Qing.

"Shh—! Keep your voice down!"

Jiang Lan immediately covered her mouth, vigilantly glanced at the tightly closed door, and whispered urgently: "This is the only way. That Gu Yun has many wives and concubines and is as lustful as his life depends on it. If you fall into his hands, your future life will surely become a tragedy."

"Do you really want to live your life in a daze, accompanying someone you don't love?"

"Have you forgotten that boy you met on the edge of the Three Thousand Dao Domains? Back then, you two..."

"Aunt, stop talking."

"It's been so long since I've seen Brother Tian."

"Before, I missed him day and night, but these past few days, I've even started to forget his appearance."

Jiang Qing shook her head; she was actually a bit puzzled herself.

Zhou Yuan had tried so hard for so long, yet she felt nothing for him.

Why did she fall in love at first sight with someone like Yuwen Tian, and why had she remembered him for so long, even though they had never even held hands?

Jiang Lan's words were stuck in her throat. She was just looking for an excuse. Having lived for so many years, she had met countless people. That boy she had only met a few times, she had long since completely forgotten him.

A good-for-nothing who couldn't even protect the legacy she had specifically left for him was indeed not worth her sorrow.

The only reason she brought him up now was to persuade Jiang Qing.

"No matter what kind of person he is, Xiao Qing, Gu Yun is already on his way here. We don't have much time left."

"But Aunt, it's so rushed now, where can we find a girl of similar stature and a face that can pass for mine?"

"That's the Immortal Ancient Gu Family; we simply cannot bear the consequences of trying to fool them!"

Compared to Jiang Lan, Jiang Qing seemed to be the more rational one.

"Don't worry... I have a way."

"That Gu Yun wants to marry a direct daughter of the Jiang family, and the Jiang family doesn't only have one direct daughter, you know."

Jiang Lan's voice grew stern.

Jiang Qing stood up abruptly, the hem of her beautiful wedding dress sweeping across the embroidered stool, bringing with it a waft of fragrance.

The color drained from her face, and her eyes filled with incredulous shock and strong resistance: "Aunt, you mean, yourself?!"

"How can that be?"

"To save me from jumping into the fire pit, you're going to jump in yourself instead?"

"How can I let you bear all of this for me?! This would be more painful than me marrying Gu Yun myself!"

She tightly gripped Jiang Lan's arm, her voice choked with tears: "Aunt, I know you're doing this for my good, but the cost is too great! I can't just watch you..."

"Silly child!"

Jiang Lan firmly clasped Jiang Qing's hand in return, conveying an undeniable resolve.

She looked at the shock and resistance surging in her niece's eyes, a hint of heartache flashing in the depths of her purple eyes, but more than that, a desperate determination.

"Aunt has her own plans."

"I won't let that brat take advantage! Do you think Aunt's cultivation is just for show?"

"Even if that Gu Yun has heaven-defying abilities, what can he do in the face of absolute strength?"

//451//

Chapter 451: Substitute Marriage (Two in One)

"The place that is a pit of fire for you won't pit your Aunt Zi!"

"Aunt Zi…"

Jiang Qing looked at the undisguised sharpness and confidence in Jiang Lan's eyes, and the resistance and worry in her heart quietly melted like ice and snow.

Yes, Aunt Zi possessed Quasi-Emperor Realm cultivation, standing at the pinnacle of cultivators at the top of the Three Thousand Dao Domains.

She was not a hothouse flower like herself, needing family protection and having her destiny decided by others. She was a high-mountain flower who had endured countless storms and traversed mountains of corpses and seas of blood to achieve her current prestige.

Compared to her, that Gu Yun… was merely a Xiantai Realm Heaven's Chosen who had just started out.

He relied on his family background to act without restraint. The gap between them was like heaven and earth!

That Emperor Child… no matter how powerful he was, could he be stronger than Aunt Zi, who had been immersed in the Quasi-Emperor Realm for many years?

Could he shake the will of a Quasi-Emperor?

Thinking of this, the young girl's heart settled down a little.

At the very least, Aunt Zi should not let Gu Yun gain any advantage. Perhaps, as a Quasi-Emperor, she could even find some ways to stabilize Gu Yun and make the situation develop in a better direction.

"Xiao Qing, you can't hesitate any longer. When I left today, I felt that Big Brother was already a little suspicious of me. You must leave tonight!!"

"Tonight?!" Jiang Qing was startled, staring blankly at her Aunt Zi: "But Aunt Zi, I… my room is constantly monitored. It's impossible to leave without anyone knowing."

"Even if you use spatial teleportation to send me away directly, he will still discover it."

"Once Father's attention is drawn, he will definitely use secret arts to find me."

"No matter where I escape to, I will be caught and brought back."

The key to Jiang Lan's plan succeeding was to keep Jiang Daoxuan stable during this recent period, at least until after the grand wedding before letting the Jiang family's helmsman know the truth.

The matter of the substitute bride was a great humiliation for the Gu Family. If Gu Yun became enraged and blamed the Jiang family, it was highly likely to cause devastating damage to the Jiang family.

Although the Gengjin Immortal Palace was a behemoth and difficult to completely eradicate.

However, the Jiang family was not a one-man show within the Gengjin Immortal Palace. The Zhou Family, from the First Elder's lineage, and the Tian Family, from the Second Elder's lineage, both held considerable power.

At that time, for the sake of the Jiang family's interests, Jiang Daoxuan would have no choice but to cooperate with her in concealing the matter.

At least before the matter was completely exposed, he would not stab himself in the back.

No matter how the situation developed, if Jiang Daoxuan discovered the truth before the grand wedding, he would certainly not stand idly by.

"It's fine, I have a way."

Facing her niece's doubts, Jiang Lan did not hesitate, speaking with absolute certainty.

Before her words even finished, she unhesitatingly raised her hand and untied the belt of her fitted attire!

"Aunt Zi…"

"Xiao Qing, don't hesitate. Let's exchange clothes first."

Jiang Lan moved swiftly, shedding her outer robe in a few movements, revealing her plain undergarments. Then, without hesitation, she began to untie the ties of her undergarment!

Soon, a pristine, flawless body was revealed to Jiang Qing's eyes.

"This is the only way to hide it from Big Brother."

"At that time, I will leave a wisp of my aura on your body. Unless Big Brother personally comes to check the situation, it's impossible for him to discover your abnormality."

"Now that the Gu Family Emperor Child is about to arrive, even if Big Brother has doubts, he will definitely not make a big fuss and escalate the situation."

"After you leave, go to my room, then use the contingency I left for you and leave immediately!!"

"There are restrictions in my room; even Big Brother cannot easily inspect it."

"Once you successfully escape, I only need to delay for a short period, which will be enough to make it impossible for him to reverse the situation."

"Okay…"

Still in a somewhat dazed state, Jiang Qing could only let Jiang Lan manipulate her. Under Jiang Lan's ideological indoctrination, her immense desire for freedom propelled her to achieve this step.

Inside the boudoir, candlelight flickered.

Two exquisite women, five or six parts similar in appearance, stood facing each other, silently and swiftly exchanging their clothes.

Jiang Qing took off the heavy wedding dress and put on Jiang Lan's neat and capable fitted attire.

The fitted attire was slightly loose, but it carried Aunt Zi's unique, clear and powerful aura, as if injecting a trace of courage into her.

Jiang Lan, on the other hand, picked up the elaborate and beautiful, gold-threaded crimson wedding dress, and without a moment's hesitation, swiftly put it on.

The gold threads shimmered with luxurious luster in the candlelight, and the intricate patterns outlined her tall and graceful figure.

She was already tall and upright, with a sharp temperament and heroic spirit in her brows.

Now, wearing this wedding dress, which symbolized gentleness, she not only showed no weakness, but instead resembled a Valkyrie about to step onto the battlefield!

Amidst the elegance and beauty, there was an inviolable majesty!

However, this aura was only restrained for a moment before she skillfully reined it in. After applying delicate makeup, their similarity directly reached ninety-nine percent, almost like twin sisters.

Jiang Qing felt as if she was looking in a mirror. In a short time, things had undergone earth-shattering changes.

From now on, she would become a free bird soaring into the sky, while Aunt Zi would take her place, becoming a caged bird confined to the deep palace, losing her freedom. A hint of bitterness filled her heart. If she had a choice, she would never choose this solution that sacrificed her Aunt Zi to save herself.

"Alright!"

Jiang Lan straightened her collar, her voice steady, "Now, compose yourself! Relax your body! Don't resist!"

Jiang Lan extended her slender finger and gently tapped Jiang Qing's brow.

Her fingertip was cool, and a gentle yet incomparably pure force of Gengjin Origin, like a trickling stream, instantly submerged into Jiang Qing's brow and sea of consciousness.

Buzz!

Jiang Qing only felt her body tremble slightly. An aura, originating from the same source as Aunt Zi Jiang Lan, but more restrained and profound, naturally emanated from her body! This aura perfectly fused with her own spiritual power, instantly covering her original spiritual fluctuations and life characteristics!

At this moment, on the level of aura perception, she was practically another "Jiang Lan"!

"Alright!" Jiang Lan withdrew her finger, looking at her niece, whose aura had changed, with a flash of satisfaction and determination in her eyes, "Now, go to my room immediately! Take this!"

She quickly took out a small, golden feather-shaped token from her storage ring and placed it in Jiang Qing's hand.

The token felt warm to the touch, with intricate cloud patterns and a small character "Lan" carved on it.

"This is the core token for my room's restriction, and also the only key to activate the 'Spatial Teleportation Array' I left in the room."

"Once inside, immediately activate the array! It will randomly teleport you to a safe coordinate on the edge of the Three Thousand Dao Domains! The rest of the journey is up to you! Remember, conceal your identity and disappear completely!"

"Aunt Lan…"

Jiang Qing clutched the token, still warm from Aunt Zi's body, and looked at her aunt, dressed in the crimson wedding gown but with heroic spirit in her brows. Her heart was a mix of emotions, a thousand words stuck in her throat, only tears streaming down uncontrollably.

"Xiao Qing, don't cry."

"Cheer up. Leave the Jiang family, and in the days to come, the sky is vast for birds to fly."

"I understand, Aunt Zi. Xiao Qing will definitely cheer up."

"You must also be well."

"Don't worry, I will!"

A flicker of determination and resolve flashed in Jiang Lan's eyes.

"Xiao Qing, take care!"

Jiang Qing took one last deep look at her aunt, an gaze filled with too many complex emotions—gratitude, guilt, worry, determination. She abruptly turned, pushed open the door, and her figure, like a nimble cat blending into the night, instantly vanished into the shadows of the corridor.

Jiang Lan looked at the empty doorway, took a deep breath, and forcibly suppressed the surging emotions in her heart.

She walked to the dressing table and looked at the "bride" in the bronze mirror, dressed in a magnificent wedding gown but with eyes as sharp as knives. A cold, determined, and almost mad smile played on her lips.

"Gu Yun… You want to marry the Jiang family's direct daughter? Good! This old woman will marry you today! I want to see what this wet-behind-the-ears brat can do!!"

She raised her hand and readjusted the slipping phoenix coronet. The golden tassels hung down, obscuring the flames in her eyes that could incinerate everything.

In for a penny, in for a pound!

And Jiang Daoxuan, who had been secretly observing, finally breathed a sigh of relief. Although he didn't know what Jiang Lan and Jiang Qing were talking about, when he finally saw Jiang Lan walk out and return to her own room, he felt relieved.

This matter was of great importance, involving the Immortal Ancient Gu Family, and he had to do his utmost to ensure everything was foolproof.

Fortunately, the worst had not happened. In Jiang Daoxuan's eyes, a vision seemed to have already risen: the Gengjin Immortal Palace would be revitalized because of his decision, marching towards a prosperous new era!

...

Gu Yun's flying boat traveled extremely fast, already approaching the Dao Domain where the Gengjin Immortal Palace was located.

Looking from afar, the entire vast Dao Domain seemed to be immersed in a joyous atmosphere.

It was easy to imagine the kind of reception he would receive upon entering.

"It seems that Jiang Daoxuan should not be someone influenced by destiny."

Seeing such a situation, Gu Yun made a judgment. Jiang Daoxuan's actions were basically all for the development of the Gengjin Immortal Palace.

Although his handling of his daughter was somewhat harsh, none of his decisions were for his own benefit.

Including how he was later sidelined, how the Gengjin Immortal Palace massacred the First Elder's lineage, and how he completely allied with Yuwen Tian.

His speed in changing camps and stances was also very fast.

The saying "no permanent friends, only permanent interests" was displayed vividly through him.

"I didn't expect this Jiang family to still value your vague decision back then so much."

"They must have seen the changes in the Holy Water Immortal Palace and become envious."

"But they don't consider whether their own forces have a terrifying existence like Old Master Lin."

It was certainly possible to replicate the Holy Water Immortal Palace's path to rise, but Jiang Daoxuan forgot one point: the Holy Water Immortal Palace's revival had a traceable origin. They had produced a Lin Canghai, who was already a genuine Seven Tribulation Great Emperor at that time, and a terrifying existence who could freely walk the world, not comparable to the likes of Thunder Fiend.

Were it not for this, wanting to rely on marriage with the Gu Family to acquire resources and achieve a new rise would at least require generations of intermarriage.

It would take tens of millions of years of development to have a chance, so how could it be so fast?

Gu Yaozi was not optimistic about the Jiang family's wishful thinking.

"What if there is? What if there isn't?"

"The Jiang family's development has been increasingly sluggish in recent years, and the previous generation only produced Jiang Daoxuan."

"This generation also hasn't produced any disciples with outstanding talent."

"Outwardly, the Gengjin Immortal Palace has fallen to the point of sitting at the same table as the Chongyue Immortal Palace, becoming one of the lowest-ranked among the Ten Immortal Palaces."

"Internally, the forces of the First Elder and Second Elder are eyeing them covetously; even Jiang Daoxuan is having a headache."

"With such internal and external troubles, what other choice does he have but to grasp the only straw?"

Gu Yun smiled faintly. Jiang Daoxuan's actions and motives were easy to guess. His only concern was that the other party would be influenced by destiny.

However, fortunately, the other party did not show this tendency.

Yuwen Tian died too early, so his script basically had no reference value.

The Jiang family, where Jiang Lan and Jiang Qing, both famous in the xuan qing treasure mirror, gathered, would certainly cause different troubles.

Gu Yun had already anticipated this before coming here, but only this suited his intentions.

Otherwise, if there was only a female protagonist with good fortune but no Child of Destiny, wouldn't it be a bit less interesting?

Life shouldn't just have main courses; there should also be some seasonings to spice things up, otherwise, how boring it would be.

"Analyzing it so thoroughly, it seems you already have a plan to completely annex the Gengjin Immortal Palace?"

"You're too dismissive of one of the Ten Immortal Palaces. A lean camel is still bigger than a horse. Aren't you afraid of danger coming alone without notifying the Gu Family and the Supreme Divine Dynasty?"

"Isn't Aunt Zi here?"

"Of course, I'm not afraid."

"Hmph."

Gu Yaozi snorted, a faint, almost imperceptible smile playing on her lips: "But you can't be too reckless."

"I am merely a Quasi-Emperor. The Jiang family has more than one Great Emperor who can walk the world. If you get chased around then."

"I won't be able to help you."

Although she said that, Gu Yun didn't feel even a hint of worry from Gu Yaozi.

Like his master, Aunt Zi, who had no Heaven's Mandate blessing yet managed to rank among the top ten in the xuan qing treasure mirror, Gu Yun didn't believe she was a simple person.

"Don't worry, Aunt Zi, just don't think about pulling my ear afterwards."

"If you don't anger me, why would I pull your ear?"

"Who knows…"

...

"They're here!"

Gengjin Immortal Palace, the magnificent main hall.

It was resplendent with gold and jade, permeated with immortal qi.

A gigantic illusory image of the Gengjin Divine Cauldron floated above the hall, exuding a heavy pressure that seemed to suppress everything.

On both sides stood powerful Jiang family elders and core disciples, all with solemn expressions, the atmosphere grave and oppressive.

A strong festive aura permeated the air, immortal music wafted, and spiritual flowers adorned the hall.

Jiang Daoxuan, clad in a golden brocade robe and standing before the main seat in the hall, suddenly opened his slightly narrowed eyes!

The aura on his body surged like an abyss, and divine light flickered in his eyes, instantly piercing through layers of space and falling outside the Immortal Palace!

"Welcome, Gu Family Emperor Child!!"

Almost at the same moment, the disciples standing on both sides of the Gengjin Immortal Palace shouted in unison.

The sound waves rolled like thunder, shattering the silence in the hall, and the entire Dao Domain seemed to be able to hear it.

The person at the forefront was precisely Zhou Yuan!

This arrogant and untamed Heaven's Chosen, who had suffered setbacks on the Ancient Continent, now showed no trace of his former hostility or resentment on his face.

His face was calm, with a hint of regret lingering deep in his eyes, but more so a sense of relief and… a reverence bordering on piety!

His gaze towards the hall entrance was burning like fire, filled with undisguised anticipation and admiration!

"Only a paragon like His Highness the Emperor Child is Qing'er's best destination!"

//452//

Chapter 452: Wedding (Two in One)

Outside the hall, as sounds of welcome reverberated throughout the Dao Domain, a streak of light cut through the sky and landed steadily on the white jade plaza in front of the Gengjin Immortal Palace.

The light dissipated, revealing a carriage of agarwood with a canopy adorned with hanging pearls, and ten scaly, fierce-looking Flood Dragons prostrated on the ground, their heads lowered, emitting low, submissive roars.

The carriage curtain was pulled open, and a figure stepped out first.

A crimson brocade robe enveloped his entire body, his posture as straight as a pine, and his demeanor as steady as a mountain.

His face was incomparably handsome, with eyebrows like painted strokes, slanting upwards towards his temples, and his eyes contained a galaxy, calm and waveless, yet subtly holding a detached insight into everything.

Half a step behind him, a purple-clad figure followed silently.

Her magnificent immortal dress enveloped her entire body, astonishing everyone present.

Gu Yaozi lowered her head slightly, her posture impeccably submissive.

Under the concealment of the deceiving heaven mask, the Thunderbolt Empress's sharpness was completely reined in, like an ancient sword sealed away, leaving only the warmth of its scabbard.

"This little guy looks quite impressive in this outfit."

After helping Gu Yun change clothes on the flying boat, the first time she saw Gu Yun in the crimson wedding attire, Gu Yaozi almost lost control of herself.

She wished she could pounce on Gu Yun and take him then and there, but it wasn't the right time yet, so she forcefully suppressed the heat in her heart.

Now, however, she had to watch him, dressed in such handsome clothes, go and marry someone else and enter the bridal chamber; the bitterness in her heart surged, making it difficult to control herself.

On the other side, Jiang Daoxuan, who had just emerged from the main hall, was overjoyed, not expecting Gu Yun to be willing to come to Gengjin Immortal Palace in wedding attire, showing how much importance he placed on the matter, and it seemed his plan was very feasible.

The purple-clad figure following behind the young man was intentionally ignored by him; it was said that Crown Prince Gu Yun was dashing and romantic, and having one or two maidservants was harmless.

"Welcome, Your Highness the Emperor Child!"

Jiang Daoxuan's face broke into the most enthusiastic and sincere smile, as if his joy came from the heart.

He strode down the steps, and in front of the young man, he, the Palace Master of Gengjin Immortal Palace and a Great Emperor-level expert, showed no hint of being a father-in-law, lowering his posture to the lowest possible, cupping his hands and saying loudly, "Your Highness the Emperor Child has come a long way and endured hardships. Please enter the hall quickly so as not to miss the auspicious time."

Behind him, Zhou Yuan, the Great Elder, the Second Elder, and other core elders and elite disciples of Gengjin Immortal Palace stood in two rows.

This kind of courtesy made Gu Yun very satisfied. He nodded at everyone, his gaze lingering on Zhou Yuan for a moment, completely different from Yuwen Tian's behavior when he arrived at Gengjin Immortal Palace in the Destiny Script.

That unruly and arrogant Zhou Yuan was now incredibly humble.

It seemed his Great Villain of Destiny halo was not entirely useless; besides being able to deal special damage to the Child of Destiny, it could also subtly draw these villainous characters to his side.

His gaze wandered, finally resting on Jiang Daoxuan's face.

[Name: Jiang Daoxuan]

[Age: 602982]

[Cultivation: Great Emperor Fourth Heaven]

[Identity: Villain from "Infinite Troop Spawning, I Established the Supreme Immortal Dynasty"]

Gu Yun's pupils contracted slightly.

System flow? It appeared again?!

The protagonist of the Return System involving Snow Millennium hadn't appeared yet, and now this Jiang family was involved with another one?

This time... is it a Troop Spawning System?

The corner of Gu Yun's mouth twitched slightly. What a joke, this was a fantasy world, what was the point of simply spawning troops?

At least, a double lead in quality and quantity must be ensured to achieve the ultimate goal of this Destiny Script.

To establish the so-called... Supreme Immortal Dynasty!

Gu Yun's interest was completely piqued. He wondered if this newly appeared Child of Destiny was filling Yuwen Tian's vacancy, or if something else unexpected had occurred?

Although the System flow was powerful, since the Destiny Script existed, it had to follow a certain trajectory of development.

For example, starting from a village, then a town, a county, developing step by step, finally establishing a country, unifying the Dao Domain, and suppressing a realm.

One step at a time, the pace could be very fast, but none of the steps could be omitted.

Since Gengjin Immortal Palace was still alive and well, it meant that this Child of Destiny's development level was far from being able to contend with the Gu Family.

Haji Destiny, you really prepared such a powerful enemy for yourself now?

You're truly something!

Destiny: "****!!!"

Seeing the young man's lips curl into a smile, Jiang Daoxuan breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed His Highness must have seen his daughter Qing'er's portrait beforehand and was very satisfied, which was why he showed such a heartfelt joyful smile.

The rest of the people from Gengjin Immortal Palace also let out a long breath. His Highness was indeed gentle and refined, with an imposing bearing and approachable, completely different from the madman in the rumors.

Their young lady marrying into the Gu Family would surely be an excellent destination.

"My father-in-law is too kind."

Gu Yun's voice remained clear, betraying no emotion: "It is my fault, Gu Yun's, for troubling the Palace Master and everyone to wait so long."

"Today is Gu Yun's day of great joy, but unfortunately, my father and mother both hold important positions, and my master is unable to leave due to the northern border war, so Gu Yun had to come alone. I hope all seniors will not take offense!"

The young man slightly cupped his hands to everyone, apologizing.

"No, no, not at all. Your Highness the Emperor Child gracing our Immortal Palace with your presence is already a great honor. How could we dare to trouble Emperor Lord Changqing to condescend and come? Your Highness need not worry, please enter the main hall, the bride has been waiting for a long time!"

Jiang Daoxuan quickly said. Courtesy was mutual; Gu Yun was being polite, but he couldn't just accept it directly.

To win a beautiful comeback, not a single detail could go wrong!

"Then Gu Yun shall respectfully obey."

Gu Yun smiled, his steps composed as he ascended the nine jade steps leading to the main hall. The crimson brocade robe, illuminated by the unique golden immortal light of Gengjin Immortal Palace, seemed to flow with a dark red luster like molten lava, noble, majestic, and carrying a silent sense of oppression.

The majesty of the Gu Family Emperor Child was now fully displayed before everyone.

It also left everyone in awe.

"To possess such a sense of oppression at this level of cultivation, even we Emperor-level cultivators must avoid his sharp edge. Only the Gu Family Emperor Child could achieve this."

The Second Elder sighed, his tone filled with excitement and a faint melancholy.

In the days to come, with the Gu Family's backing, the Jiang family's position would become even more unshakeable, and in Gengjin Immortal Palace, there would be no more opportunities to contend with them.

Stepping into the magnificent main hall.

"My son-in-law, please take your seat!"

Jiang Daoxuan personally led Gu Yun to the most honored seat on the left side of the main position, a seat that was even subtly higher than his own.

Gu Yun showed no politeness about this; as the groom, he should have entered with Jiang Qing from outside.

To perform the wedding ceremony.

But among those present, besides Aunt Zi, who could bear to receive a bow from him?

Even if he dared to bow, Jiang Daoxuan and the others would definitely not dare to accept.

He sat down calmly, while Gu Yaozi stood behind him, her eyes slightly lowered, observing her nose, her nose observing her heart, embodying the word "maidservant" to its fullest, as if the invisible storm within the hall had nothing to do with her.

In reality, she had been secretly using her spiritual power to help Gu Yun create momentum.

No one could have guessed that this seemingly ordinary maidservant was actually an extraordinary powerhouse.

As soon as she entered Gengjin Immortal Palace, she had already made a rough assessment of everyone's strength; most were useless, and apart from Jiang Daoxuan, everyone else, even the two Emperors, the Great Elder and the Second Elder, posed little threat!

Even if Jiang Daoxuan made a move, she was confident she could retreat with Gu Yun unscathed, so she relaxed her guard slightly.

"Serve the immortal wine! Play the immortal music!"

Jiang Daoxuan gave the order, striving to create a festive and harmonious atmosphere.

The melodious immortal music rose again, and graceful maidservants, holding radiant jade pots and cups, came forward elegantly to pour Gu Yun a cup of shimmering golden nectar. The fragrance of the wine permeated the entire hall instantly, refreshing the mind and containing immense spiritual energy.

"This is our Gengjin Immortal Palace's 'Golden Haze Jade Dew,' secretly stored for ten thousand years. It is made from the morning dew of nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine types of metal-element spiritual roots, refined with the essence of Gengjin. It is highly beneficial for tempering the physique and condensing the soul."

"My son-in-law has had a long and arduous journey. Please have a drink and rest for a while; the auspicious time is approaching."

Jiang Daoxuan introduced with a beaming smile.

Gu Yun picked up the radiant "Golden Haze Jade Dew," his fingertips feeling the warm texture of the jade cup and the immense spiritual power contained within.

He did not drink it immediately, his gaze calmly sweeping over the golden haze rippling on the surface of the wine, a faint smile playing on his lips.

He looked up, his gaze piercing through the rising wine vapor and the swirling immortal light, landing on the tightly closed, intricately carved giant door leading to the inner hall at the back of the main hall.

"My father-in-law, on this joyous day, I truly cannot wait."

His voice remained clear, but it also carried a hint of imperceptible playfulness.

He drained the wine in his cup: "I have long heard that the Jiang family's daughter is unparalleled in talent. Hearing about her is not as good as seeing her. Why not invite her out quickly today?"

Jiang Daoxuan's smile stiffened slightly, then he laughed heartily and said, "Your Highness overpraises. Originally, to meet Your Highness, my daughter was sleepless with anticipation. Her not coming out yet is also so she can meet Your Highness in her best state."

"As the saying goes, a woman adorns herself for her beloved. After all, it is the most important moment of her life. Please wait a moment, Your Highness; she will certainly not disappoint Your Highness's expectations."

"Oh?"

"Then I shall look forward to it."

Gu Yun smiled and picked up another wine cup, beginning to chat with those around him.

"Brother Zhou, how have you been? I didn't expect to see you again today after our last farewell on the Ancient Continent."

Zhou Yuan didn't expect Gu Yun to approach him proactively and quickly said respectfully, "I am grateful for Your Highness's kindness, having twice saved my life on the Ancient Continent. Zhou Yuan toasts Your Highness here. From now on, should Your Highness have any command, Zhou Yuan would not hesitate even to die ten thousand times, yet it would still be difficult to repay the kindness of that day!"

"Ah, let bygones be bygones, why should Brother Zhou dwell on it!"

"Drink! Since today is a day of great joy, everyone must drink to their heart's content and get thoroughly drunk!"

"To get thoroughly drunk!"

Seeing Gu Yun quickly integrate into the atmosphere, Jiang Daoxuan breathed a sigh of relief. He quickly sent a telepathic message to the maidservants waiting in the back hall.

"Where is your young lady?"

"Why isn't she ready yet? Haven't you seen that His Highness has been waiting for a long time?!"

The maidservants all looked troubled: "Patriarch, the young lady has locked herself in her room. We dare not intrude without permission."

"This damned girl!!"

Jiang Daoxuan was greatly alarmed, not expecting such a turn of events at this critical moment.

If Jiang Qing truly refused to cooperate, what should he do?

This stubborn girl, could it be that she really wanted to drag the entire Jiang family down with her?

Just as he was about to get up and personally go to Jiang Qing's room.

Suddenly, the door to the boudoir opened, and 'Jiang Qing,' dressed in a magnificent wedding gown, stood in the doorway.

She said nothing, but her actions conveyed her entire attitude.

"Qing'er, it's truly wonderful that you've come to your senses."

"Come quickly, don't keep His Highness waiting!"

Jiang Daoxuan was overjoyed and urged her.

'Jiang Qing' did not respond, only gently raised her hand, and the maidservants beside her understood, quickly stepping forward to assist her.

She slowly walked towards the main hall.

With matters finally settled, Jiang Daoxuan breathed a sigh of relief, looking at Gu Yun, who was already somewhat tipsy.

"Your Highness should drink less; Qing'er is already ready."

"Is that so?"

Gu Yun put down his wine cup, his cheeks flushed, clearly showing three parts of drunkenness, and his words became even more wild and uninhibited.

He swayed as he stood up, his crimson wedding robe appearing even more flamboyant under the immortal light, his gaze burning as he looked towards the inner hall, filled with undisguised anticipation and... a hint of unsettling aggression.

"My father-in-law is absolutely right! A beautiful time, a beautiful woman like a painting, how can we waste it?" His voice was loud, carrying a hint of drunken boldness, yet subtly revealing a domineering control over everything, "It's just… although this fine wine is good, it's not as mellow as a beautiful woman! My heart feels like it's being scratched by a cat's claws, itching so much! Hahahaha!"

His unrestrained laughter echoed through the hall, and all the surrounding guests also laughed.

After all, he was young and wild, unrestrained, but no one blamed Gu Yun, nor did anyone dare to do so. Everyone anticipated what Gu Yun said would happen, and so they all flattered him.

"Haha, my son-in-law is truly genuine! I'll toast my son-in-law another cup!"

Jiang Daoxuan laughed heartily.

Gu Yun, however, gently pushed away the wine cup and shook his head: "My father-in-law, I cannot drink any more."

"Later will be an auspicious time, I cannot disappoint your beloved daughter by being unable to hold my liquor, can I?"

"Indeed, indeed, haha…"

Jiang Daoxuan gave an awkward laugh: "I'll drink this cup myself, please proceed, son-in-law."

He drained the wine in his cup, and just then, the heavy, intricately carved giant door to the inner hall slowly opened inward amidst silent restrictive light.

In an instant, it was as if all the light in the entire hall was drawn towards it.

A figure, dressed in an exquisitely magnificent crimson wedding gown, slowly entered the main hall, her lotus-like steps light, surrounded by several equally elaborately dressed maidservants.

The wedding gown was embroidered with patterns of harmonious phoenixes, auspicious clouds, and mythical beasts using the finest gold thread, gold and red interwoven, flowing with dazzling brilliance under the immortal light of the hall.

The layers of the skirt trailed on the ground, moving like flowing clouds, further accentuating her tall and graceful figure with exquisite curves. She wore a phoenix coronet adorned with red gold, kingfisher feathers, and countless treasures, with pearl curtains hanging down, obscuring most of her face, revealing only the graceful lines of her jaw and a hint of vibrant, alluring red lips.

//453//

Chapter 453: Simplicity, Revealing Identity (Two in One)

The main hall instantly fell silent, with only the melodious immortal music and the involuntarily softened breathing of the crowd remaining.

Everyone's gaze was focused on that stunning figure.

"Is this the rumored Jiang family Goddess?"

"Although her full appearance cannot be seen, just her figure and demeanor are already enough to be called peerless in grace and myriad in poise, truly unmatched."

A guest couldn't help but praise.

"Watch your words, this one is the Gu Family Emperor Child's fiancée."

"Exactly! Only a distinguished person like the Gu Family Emperor Child can be worthy of such a beautiful, fairy-like person."

Hearing the praises from all around, Jiang Daoxuan's heart was a mix of emotions. Using the excuse of alcohol, his eyes shimmered as he looked at Jiang Qing, and the hand holding his teacup trembled slightly: "My son-in-law, look, Qing'er has arrived."

He looked at Gu Yun and said with a smile.

Gu Yun's gaze instantly locked onto that figure.

The drunkenness in his eyes seemed to deepen. Completely ignoring Gu Yaozi's murderous gaze, he slowly stood up and staggered forward two steps: "Good, what a charming wife! Father-in-law truly didn't deceive me."

"The Jiang family's pearl, truly worthy of its reputation, truly worthy of its reputation."

He laughed as he strode towards the bride, his posture wild and completely disregarding etiquette.

Jiang Lan, who was already a bit nervous, was also at a loss when faced with this sudden situation. Her fingers, hidden in the sleeves of her wide wedding dress, instantly clenched, and a chill shot from the soles of her feet to the top of her head.

According to the plan, she should have walked gracefully to the main seat and completed the ceremony with Gu Yun under her father's guidance.

Gu Yun's wild behavior completely disrupted the pre-set steps!

This guy was indeed a reckless young master from a prominent family, with no logical consistency in his actions.

Even if he looked presentable, he definitely wasn't a good match.

Thankfully, it wasn't Qing'er marrying him now, otherwise, who knows what would have happened.

Jiang Lan let out a sigh of relief and felt fortunate that she had prepared early.

Just as her mind was slightly flustered, Gu Yun, carrying a strong scent of alcohol, slowly approached.

A long, powerful hand, radiating warmth, naturally reached out and firmly grasped her jade-like wrist, which was hidden in her sleeve. The touch of their skin caused a strange sensation in Jiang Lan's heart.

Her body trembled slightly, but she dared not react.

Now, many powerful experts from the Gengjin Immortal Palace were present, and her disguise wouldn't last much longer.

Once she made any move inconsistent with her identity, causing Jiang Daoxuan and others to discover her true identity, to conceal the matters behind her, they would surely choose to seal her cultivation, treating a dead horse as if it were alive. They wouldn't expose her identity; they would only make her completely follow Jiang Qing's old path.

This was the Jiang family, and this was what her elder brother would do.

Even with Quasi-Emperor cultivation, she couldn't fully control her own life.

"Miss Jiang, are you a bit nervous?"

Gu Yun held Jiang Lan's hand tightly, smiling softly, his voice carrying a hint of playful drunkenness.

His other hand lifted very naturally, its gentle fingertips brushing the soft curve of the woman's jaw, not even caring that it touched the vivid red makeup on her lips.

Jiang Qing suppressed the turmoil in her heart and maintained her composure, but her slightly trembling delicate body still betrayed her inner unrest.

A sense of humiliation surged through her heart, and the Gengjin power within her surged, almost wanting to break through the invisible shackles and kill this unruly scoundrel on the spot!

Gu Yun, however, seemed completely oblivious. Holding Jiang Lan's cold, stiff hand, he turned to face all the guests, his face beaming with a brilliant smile, carrying a touch of drunken abandon: "Everyone! It seems my soon-to-be wife is a bit unaccustomed to this grand atmosphere, too nervous!"

His voice was loud and his demeanor calm and composed.

His handsome appearance now displayed an unspoken air of grandeur and confidence.

Making many of the older generation present feel inferior.

"What a pretentious brat."

Gu Yaozi watched all of this quietly, her calm expression unruffled.

Her heart, however, was blooming with joy. No one would ever know what kind of demeanor the majestic and arrogant Gu Family Emperor Child, who appeared so sacred and unapproachable to outsiders, displayed in front of her?!

Those transgressions had long been thrown to the back of her mind, and the deep memories had gradually been pieced together, unrelated to the facts.

Facing the young man's hint, Jiang Daoxuan naturally understood.

As the Gu Family Emperor Child, Gu Yun naturally could not perform the three bows and nine kowtows of a common couple's wedding ceremony.

Neither heaven nor anyone in his Gengjin Immortal Palace could withstand Gu Yun's prostrations.

Instead of making this already strange ceremony even more awkward and embarrassing, it was better to go with the flow, skip all the formalities, and make the raw rice cooked!

The young man's seemingly drunken and wild behavior was nothing more than a way to make his subsequent actions logical. At such a time, there was no better excuse than being overcome by alcohol. Everyone present was intelligent and could naturally see through the trick, tacitly understanding and saying nothing more.

Looking at Gu Yun's extraordinarily handsome face, and seeing that he showed no obvious resistance towards his "daughter," even actively helping her out of a predicament, Jiang Daoxuan's guilt towards Jiang Qing was greatly diluted.

Perhaps... this might not be a bad thing?

Love often develops over time, and with His Highness Yun's status, position, and appearance, Qing'er...

A hint of relief emerged in his heart. After all, Jiang Qing was not like Jiang Lan back then, who already had someone else in her heart.

If things were already set in stone, perhaps...

"Hahaha, my son-in-law is absolutely right!"

Putting away the inappropriate thoughts, Jiang Daoxuan immediately put on his most enthusiastic smile, and took over the conversation with a booming voice: "Qing'er, this child, is thin-skinned, and today is the most important event of her life, so she is inevitably a bit reserved."

"Since His Highness is so considerate, we don't need to stick to ancient rites!"

He waved his hand grandly and shouted to the master of ceremonies: "Play the music! Send the newlyweds to the bridal chamber—!"

Since Jiang Daoxuan, as the family patriarch, had already spoken, the guests present naturally could not say anything more.

"Big Brother..."

Zhou Jin looked at Zhou Yuan, who was sitting alone and drinking by himself, and said in a deep voice.

"A Jin, what's wrong?"

Zhou Yuan looked at his younger brother, his attitude unexpectedly free and calm.

"Brother, you've liked Miss Jiang Qing for so many years, why..."

"On such a joyous day, why talk about such things?"

Zhou Yuan quickly interrupted his brother's words.

Inside the room, the melodious immortal music became festive and lively, with dense drumbeats and joyful string and wind instruments, covering their voices.

Countless maidservants had already swarmed forward, surrounding Jiang Lan, who was hazy with drunkenness and stiff as a puppet, and escorting her towards the luxurious bridal chamber deep within the inner palace. Countless eyes were drawn to them, and no one paid attention to this corner of the banquet.

"But..."

"A Jin, do you know, I almost didn't make it back."

"In the Ancient Continent."

Zhou Yuan spoke in a deep voice, his tone filled with reverence. When speaking of Gu Yun, his heart held only respect, with no thought of competing with him.

"What are you saying, Big Brother? Didn't your cultivation improve a lot? With your current cultivation, plus the treasures given by the Immortal Palace, how could you encounter danger?"

Zhou Jin could hardly believe his ears, looking at his elder brother, who had been wild and defiant since childhood, feeling as if he was seeing a stranger.

"A Jin, I'll leave you with one last piece of advice: always remember that there are always people stronger than you, and there is always a higher heaven."

"His Highness the Emperor Child's strength and magnanimity are beyond what you and I can imagine."

"Do you think his drunkenness just now was real?"

"Heh heh, even Quasi-Emperor level experts have died at his hands. How could such an existence allow himself to fall into a dangerous situation?!"

"What?!"

"But he's only at the Xiantai Realm third stage, how could he possibly face a Quasi-Emperor head-on and not be defeated?"

"Those who change the general trend, their actions are beyond what ordinary people can imagine."

"How can His Highness's talent be imagined by common folk like you and me?"

"Now, under Master's arrangements, our Gengjin Immortal Palace has barely managed to get on this giant ship. A Jin, you... must not waste this opportunity."

Zhou Yuan finally gave his younger brother a deep look. For this younger brother, who had looked up to him since childhood, his own dignity was more important than his own. But now, even he himself was saying this; how much his brother could comprehend would depend on him.

Zhou Jin sat back in his seat, saying nothing more, simply picking up his wine cup alone.

"A Yuan is good, a malleable talent."

Although the protagonist had left, Jiang Daoxuan still had to entertain the guests, but he also kept a constant eye on Zhou Yuan's actions, which greatly comforted him.

The two people he had worried about the most beforehand had not disappointed him.

In the future, the Gengjin Immortal Palace would surely flourish!

On the other side, the pair of newlyweds, surrounded by attendants, passed through corridors adorned with carved beams and painted pillars.

A palace, enveloped by layers of restrictions and festive red silk, suddenly appeared. Above its gate, a giant double-happiness character shone brightly.

"Young master, ahead is..."

The maidservant was about to explain.

But the young man, impatient, lightly kicked the heavy, carved wooden door open with a casual flick of his foot.

After he and Jiang Lan entered, he used an invisible force to close it, completely cutting off the outside's noisy immortal music and all prying gazes.

The maidservants were still a bit stunned, but then couldn't help but chuckle.

"The young master is really impatient. Miss is right here, she won't run away."

"Hahahaha, yes..."

The girls laughed giddily, then suddenly felt their bodies stiffen and fell into a dazed sleep.

Gu Yaozi's figure slowly emerged. She frowned slightly at the scene in the room: "This boy is too reckless."

"Does he even know..."

Jiang Lan's disguises could only deceive Jiang Daoxuan and others by taking them by surprise, but in front of Gu Yaozi, they were naturally transparent.

However, she would not act rashly and jeopardize Gu Yun's plan.

The reason she disguised herself as a maidservant was perhaps because this identity made it easier to do things.

Gu Yaozi stood quietly outside, her expression respectful and dignified, but in reality, a large part of her divine sense had permeated the room, firmly locking onto the two individuals, each with their own thoughts.

Inside the room, in the bridal chamber, red candles burned brightly, their flickering flames casting huge, swaying shadows on the walls; embroidered quilts and mattresses, with patterns of dragons and phoenixes, shimmered with luxurious luster under the candlelight; the rich fragrance of honeysuckle permeated the air, sweet to the point of being suffocating.

The environment and atmosphere were extremely enchanting, festive and harmonious, showing that the Gengjin Immortal Palace had indeed put in a lot of effort.

Gu Yun's frivolous, wild, and drunken smile faded like a tide. He paced back and forth in the room, looking at the carefully arranged decorations around him, nodding and chuckling softly: "Miss Jiang, it seems Palace Master Jiang truly cares deeply about this marriage."

"Even if I don't cooperate with the etiquette and act recklessly, he still tries his best to cooperate, without a hint of impatience."

"Tell me, how should I repay him?"

The young man's sudden words made Jiang Lan, who was already sitting on the bed, change her expression slightly. She wasn't sure what Gu Yun wanted to say.

"Your Highness's presence... these are all... as they should be."

She tried her best to keep her voice calm and show no flaws.

"As they should be?"

Gu Yun chuckled softly: "Palace Master Jiang is indeed very sincere. Just a single word from me, and he put immense effort into both the wedding details and the careful preparation of the bridal chamber. It shows his deep obsession with revitalizing the Gengjin Immortal Palace and the Jiang family."

"Hmm... Jiang Qing also wants to share her father's burdens."

"Your Highness... a moment of spring night is worth a thousand gold. We..."

Jiang Lan bit her thin lip lightly. She had expected Gu Yun's impatient demeanor to lead to a natural, smooth, easy, and effortless next step. But she never thought that since entering the room, Gu Yun would beat around the bush and not get to the point for a long time. This left Jiang Lan, who was prepared, feeling frustrated and helpless.

"But... how does Miss Jiang treat his efforts?"

Gu Yun chuckled softly. Seeing Jiang Lan still trying to act, he no longer had the patience for it.

With a newly appearing Child of Destiny lurking in the shadows, all of Gu Yun's actions had to be swift and effective.

"What did you say?"

Jiang Lan's face stiffened. She looked up at the young man in front of her with some disbelief. Even through the red veil, she could still feel the playfulness and teasing in his tone.

What exactly did he mean?

Did he know her identity?

How could that be? How did he find out?!

Jiang Lan had considered all possible scenarios beforehand, but she had never thought that Gu Yun would be able to see through her disguise.

He was merely a junior in the Xiantai Realm, and had never been on her list of those needing special precautions.

But today, this young man had taught her a harsh lesson.

"Do I need to be clearer?"

"Senior Jiang Lan?"

Gu Yun smiled, though he called her'senior,' there was not a hint of respect in his tone.

Since he dared to come alone and enter this room, Jiang Lan was already his captive. No matter how she resisted, it would be futile.

It was merely to add some fun.

Encountering a prey that would resist for the first time, the young man, after a long time, felt the urge to toy with her.

PS: August 5th, taking a day off.