Chapter 182: If You Don't Mind, Qing Is Willing to Fulfill Nephewly Duties in Brother Gu's Place! (2)
The mist thickened, gradually forming layers of stairs right before Su Qing's eyes.
The scene was so surreal it made him wonder whether those steps had always been there.
But Su Qing didn't move right away. He wasn't surprised by any of this.
His gaze swept the surroundings, spotting many similar stairways.
Each stairway led up to a different doorway.
For someone with decision-making anxiety, this would be a nightmare.
Clearly, meeting this demonic sect saintess wasn't going to be easy.
A hint of helplessness showed on his face. What could he say?
This had to be one of those boss-level eccentricities.
After all, high-level figures always loved to put on elaborate displays before meetings.
Show how profound and awe-inspiring they were, make sure the junior remained respectful and impressed.
Just this display alone—anyone would be stunned by it.
Su Qing, however, didn't feel lost. In fact, a glimmer of delight sparkled in his eyes.
This test from the demonic saintess was one of the top three hardest in the entire game.
It was truly hell-level difficulty!
But the most annoying part? His prior experience wouldn't help at all.
Normally, knowing the plot should've given him an edge.
But this woman was far too unpredictable.
The content of the trial could only be described as mysterious.
There was no fixed path to success. The correct door constantly shifted.
One misstep, and you could guess the rest.
That said, the optimal strategy had been figured out by the guide teams:
Ask the heart, seek the path, look forward—that was the key.
But even knowing the answer, very few ever passed.
Plenty had rage-quit, trying to brute-force favorability points.
Didn't work at all.
Because this trial determined the heroine's initial impression—it was critical.
It made countless players despair, some even quit entirely.
But then came the perv... er, guide team, who just wouldn't give up.
Through countless deaths, they managed to crack some of the tests.
Su Qing felt lucky—he had seen this one before!
Though he didn't focus much on the story, anything involving heroines had his full attention.
This one was easy—perfect for those who charged straight ahead.
The trial's core was one word: conviction.
Don't hesitate. Don't overthink.
Pick a path, and charge.
The first door to appear before your eyes—that was the way forward.
Without hesitation, Su Qing chose the steps before him and climbed.
His steps were brisk, even faster than before.
Once at the top, he pushed open the door.
From afar, someone watching the trial gasped.
The test was random, reliant on the heart's instinct.
But he cleared it in an instant?
Her view of this boy changed completely.
Everything he'd done up to now—and now this—had far exceeded her expectations.
As Su Qing opened the door, the mist vanished at a visible pace.
Everything around him solidified as if the illusion had faded.
Before him lay a jade-green lake, stretching far and wide.
The lake resembled a massive emerald, radiantly pure in color.
If others could see this place, it'd definitely become a popular scenic destination.
But Su Qing's eyes weren't caught by the landscape.
His gaze was locked onto a breathtaking silhouette standing in the center of the lake.
Delicate feet touched the surface of the water without creating a single ripple.
She looked like a divine figure walking on air, approaching him step by step.
As she drew nearer, her features became clearer.
She wore a gilded phoenix robe, but it couldn't hide her smoking hot curves.
Her long golden hair shimmered brilliantly in the sunlight.
A voluptuous, statuesque beauty—one glance was unforgettable.
That slender waist supported towering breasts, her S-curve swaying with every step.
Despite the sinfully seductive figure, her face was dignified and serene.
Her calm demeanor seemed to purify the soul.
The definition of an angelic face with a devil's body.
One look at her face could reform even the vilest criminal.
One look at her body could corrupt the most upright man.
Both face and body were flawless, all wrapped in a sacred aura.
In that sense, she leaned more toward the angelic.
She was tall—even taller than Su Qing.
From afar, she looked untouchable, sacred beyond reach.
But up close, she radiated regal grace and overwhelming presence.
Su Qing, facing such pressure, didn't show the slightest discomfort.
This was none other than the exiled saintess of the demonic sect—Gu Hanyan!
This kind of aura was something even his adoptive mother possessed.
But there were clear differences.
This former saintess wasn't someone with hidden contradictions.
Gu Hanyan, though born in the demonic sect, was no hypocrite.
Dealing with someone like her? A stroke of luck.
And now—
Su Qing was confident.
His next goal? To bring this elegant, noble beauty entirely under his banner.
Because the role of this mature heroine was irreplaceable!
After all—
That venomous Church Lady had already appeared.
And that was just a wisp of her spirit.
In the future, there would be many situations involving the demonic sect. Only someone who understood them deeply—like a former enemy—would make an ideal ally.
Most importantly—
She was his brother's aunt. What was wrong with wanting to honor her in his brother's place?
It definitely had nothing to do with her golden hair, fair skin, and exotic allure…
At that moment—
The golden-haired beauty spoke in a soft tone,
"I am Gu Qingzhou's aunt, Gu Hanyan. You may call me—"
"Auntie!"
Before Gu Hanyan could finish her self-introduction, she was cut off.
Su Qing called out without hesitation.
The only thing that had troubled him about today's visit was passing the test.
Now that the test was behind him, it was time to execute his plan.
"You… what are you calling me? I'm not your aunt."
Gu Hanyan was taken aback, a flash of confusion in her eyes.
"Qingzhou is my dear brother. He did so much for me—we're like family."
"So naturally, I should call you that. You don't mind, right, Auntie?"
Su Qing spoke in a perfectly serious tone.