Chapter 375: Long Lin dies, Shangguan Zhiyue awakens (two in one)
Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have received 1 Red Treasure Chest!
Boom—!!!
Accompanying the thunderous explosion, the glittering points of shattered dragon scales scattered like a rain of stars, reflecting in Snow Millennium's shocked pupils.
She instinctively clutched Gu Yun's lapel, never expecting that the fireworks Gu Yun spoke of would be this kind of human body fireworks.
Now, in her eyes, Gu Yun was like an omnipotent deity; with just a gentle lift of his hand, those dragon scales bloomed like fireworks.
That was a Saint Ruler Realm cultivator, and not just an ordinary Saint Ruler, who had even suppressed her in the battle just now.
Yet, in Gu Yun's hands, he seemed like a plaything that could be kneaded at will.
"How is it? Are the fireworks beautiful?"
Gu Yun asked with a light chuckle, and only then did Snow Millennium realize she was straddling Gu Yun's lap, clearly feeling the contours of his muscles through the thin fabric.
"Ma-Master…"
Her pretty face flushed crimson, and she hastily tried to get up, but her waist was firmly held by that warm hand.
"I asked you a question, are they beautiful?"
Gu Yun pinched her chin, forcing her to look up; under the moonlight, the girl's eyes were tinged red at the corners, and her lips still had un-dried bloodstains, like cinnabar crushed in snow.
Snow Millennium instinctively pursed her lips, tasting the metallic flavor of blood, and replied, "Beautiful."
Such a bloody scene was Gu Yun's forceful action to protect her; from it, she felt not a trace of fear, only an indescribable shyness.
Gu Yun's lips always held a faint smile.
"Master, please don't stare at me like that…"
Her captivating eyes sparkled, and Snow Millennium simply couldn't bear it; her gaze shifted, not knowing where to land.
She was just a maid, after all…
"Beautiful, why not look?"
"Not only will I look, but I will look carefully, thoroughly, not missing a single detail."
Gu Yun forcibly straightened Snow Millennium's face and said with a smile.
His voice was very soft, very gentle, and his thumb brushed her lower lip, wiping away the trace of blood.
Snow Millennium's throat moved, her breathing quickened, and her gaze was filled with Gu Yun's handsome face, just inches away.
His star-like eyes gleamed, like blades tempered in ice, sharp yet alluring.
This subtle, intimate contact became the final straw that broke her rationality; she could no longer suppress the frenzy in her heart, and the enchanting images that had appeared in her mind last night now resurfaced, haunting her like a nightmare.
She suddenly grabbed Gu Yun's lapel and pulled him down with force.
Their lips collided heavily; her movement was too hasty, her teeth grazed Gu Yun's lip, and she tasted a hint of blood.
But Snow Millennium paid no attention to any of this; she bit and gnawed frantically, trying to integrate everything of Gu Yun into her own body.
Facing the beauty's proactive assault, Gu Yun showed no panic; he countered by cupping the back of her head, his tongue prying open her pearly teeth.
After a long while, their lips parted.
Releasing Gu Yun's lips, Snow Millennium clutched her chest, gasping for breath.
Seeing Gu Yun wiping away the bloodstain from the corner of his lips, she knelt down in a panic, her dark hair falling to cover her flushed cheeks.
"I-I'm sorry, Master, this subordinate overstepped…"
Her voice was as faint as a mosquito's buzz, her tail end trembling slightly.
Red marks from the intense kissing still lingered on her collarbone, exceptionally noticeable in the moonlight.
Her bold actions just now seemed to have exhausted all her courage; now, only endless shame and dread remained.
"Now you know fear? Weren't you very bold just now?"
Gu Yun slowly wiped away the blood from the corner of his lips, his already handsome face gaining a touch of demonic charm.
Snow Millennium lowered her head; she dared not meet his eyes, her eyelashes trembling violently.
As a maid, she dared to forcefully kiss her Master; this was simply a rebellious act that deserved the most severe punishment.
"Thousand Years knows her mistake and is willing to accept any punishment!"
She said firmly, then added, "But… Thousand Years has no regrets!"
With a resolve in her heart, she looked up and met Gu Yun's gaze.
Then, she found Gu Yun's lips pressing against hers of their own accord.
"Mm—"
Snow Millennium trembled all over; though their lips touched and parted instantly, she was also scooped up into his arms.
"Master…"
She instinctively wrapped her arms around Gu Yun's neck; their chests brushed, and she could feel Gu Yun's scent.
"Since you're injured, go inside and rest for a bit."
"You're very tired; you can sleep for a while first."
Gu Yun whispered softly into Snow Millennium's ear, his words seemingly possessing a magical power that made Snow Millennium's eyelids start to droop.
In no time, she curled up in Gu Yun's embrace and fell into a deep sleep.
"Master, what kind of trick is this?"
Yao Yu suddenly appeared, "This woman was so proactive, I thought you were going to…"
Recalling her own experience, she was quite displeased; he should have fiercely poured it into her. Could it be that this Gu Yun had changed his nature?
"Can you please discard all that trashy stuff in your head?"
"For the magnificent Zhan Tian Divine Sword to have a sword spirit like you is truly a great misfortune."
Yao Yu: "…"
"No!!"
The little sword spirit was furious, unable to imagine such words coming from a person's mouth.
"Whose fault is it that I became like this?"
"Hey, Gu Yun, you better explain yourself! I used to be such a pure, innocent, and adorable little sword spirit, and it's all because of you, you scoundrel…"
"What did you say?"
Gu Yun smiled, but his voice was dangerous.
"I didn't say anything, Master is the best."
Yao Yu shut her mouth and dove straight back into the Zhan Tian Divine Sword; she knew Gu Yun's temperament too well. If she didn't run now, she'd turn into a cream puff, and she definitely didn't want that.
Gu Yun was triumphant, a slight curve on his lips, as he gently placed the sleeping Snow Millennium aside.
He placed the cultivation pill obtained from refining the dragon scales into her mouth; the beauty's body was instantly enveloped by spiritual energy. It was clear that when she awoke, she would be astonished by the immense changes within herself.
With Snow Millennium in a deep slumber, Gu Yun sat cross-legged and began to tally his gains.
"System, open the treasure chests."
He murmured inwardly; the two treasure chests flashed with light, and the treasures appeared in the system space.
"Ding! Red and Gold Treasure Chests successfully opened! Congratulations, Host, you have received:"
"[True Dragon Soul (Incomplete)]: An incomplete soul of an ancient True Dragon, capable of growing to the Immortal King Realm."
"[Great Emperor Cultivation Experience Card (30 Breaths)]: Upon activation, can temporarily unleash the power of a Seven Tribulation Great Emperor, lasting for 30 breaths (can be stored)."
"What the heck?!"
Even with Gu Yun's composure, he couldn't help but be shocked by this haul. What was the concept of a Seven Tribulation Great Emperor?
The Eternal Day Emperor, Xuanyi God's master whom he had killed earlier, was only a Six Tribulation Great Emperor, and he was already acting like a big shot.
The other party was still thinking of his master helping him get revenge; now, if he were to encounter Gu Yun, and this experience card was activated, revealing the power of a Seven Tribulation Great Emperor, that so-called Emperor would probably immediately turn around and run for his life!
A Six Tribulation fighting a Seven Tribulation, if he was determined to run, there was still a slim chance of escaping at a cost. But if he really stubbornly fought, those thirty breaths would be enough to beat him into submission.
Of course, killing him would likely be impossible. Great Emperors in the Three Thousand Dao Domains are extremely difficult to kill; they are backed by a Great Dao, with a trace of their life fire burning within it.
To kill one, one must first sever their connection with the Great Dao, which is not a simple matter. Even if there were a method, it couldn't be done in a mere thirty breaths.
One who could achieve this could already be called—a Heavenly Emperor!
For example, Gu Yun's Master, the Supreme Empress, Liu Tianhuang!
She had just broken through to Great Emperor, directly passing three tribulations consecutively, and then achieved this feat in the battle for the throne. Her terrifying talent was unprecedented!
Perhaps someone might have been more astonishing than Liu Tianhuang before becoming a Great Emperor.
But at the moment of becoming a Great Emperor, she was like a phoenix reborn, unmatched under heaven!
However, for the current Gu Yun, it was already extremely useful.
From now on, when he faced Great Emperors, he wouldn't have to be timid; he could directly go head-on!
That Great Emperor, suffering such humiliation, would surely be enraged. Facing merely a Dao Body Realm cultivator, should I avoid his sharp edge?!
At this moment, Gu Yun directly pulled out a Great Emperor Cultivation Experience Card. Wouldn't that blow his mind?
Moreover… his experience card could even be stored, activated and deactivated at any time!
With Gu Yun's control, he could easily ensure that every single breath was perfectly utilized.
Putting away the Great Emperor Cultivation Experience Card, good steel must be used on the blade; this item was a life-saving trump card and must be carefully preserved.
The immediate priority now was to refine that True Dragon Soul.
Taking out the human emperor banner, Gu Yun sat cross-legged.
The [True Dragon Soul (Incomplete)] appeared in Gu Yun's palm, emitting an ancient and majestic aura.
It was a miniature five-clawed golden dragon; though incomplete, its dragon might still made one's heart palpitate.
"It is indeed the incomplete soul of a True Dragon; it can temporarily serve as the main soul for the human emperor banner!"
Gu Yun's thoughts stirred; the human emperor banner unfurled against the wind, enveloped in golden light, with countless remnant souls inside transforming into golden statues engraved within, majestic and solemn!
He nodded slightly; this was more like his human emperor banner. What was that previous pitch-black thing…
"Go!"
A command rang out, and the incomplete True Dragon Soul was thrown into the human emperor banner. In an instant, the banner surface vibrated violently, golden light and black qi intertwining.
It still revealed its true nature, but Gu Yun didn't mind these things; he merely admired the human emperor banner's transformation with great satisfaction.
A dragon's roar echoed through the sky, but it did not disturb the two women's rest, as if Gu Yun were not performing any operation at all.
"Might as well cultivate a bit while I'm at it."
Quietly waiting for the human emperor banner's transformation, Gu Yun had no intention of wasting time. He took out the True Dragon Tyrant Body Origin, swallowed it in one gulp, and a faint Myriad Transformation Power began to surge over his body, intending to devour that physique origin completely.
His mind and body sank into it.
Just then, Shangguan Zhiyue beside him slowly woke up.
Her original posture was curled up on the stone bed; this senior sister, usually so heroic and valiant, now displayed the side of a delicate woman.
She tightly clutched a small handkerchief in her hand, her jade-like hands stained with a hint of crimson, and faint red marks still lingered on her fair skin.
Her eyelashes fluttered, and she slowly opened her eyes, which still held a faint trace of fear and anger!
"No, don't! Get out of here! Even if I die, I won't let you succeed!!"
"Gu Yun… Gu Yun, quick, come save me…"
Her voice was intermittent, jumping erratically, sometimes fearful, sometimes anxious.
The Yu Jie suddenly sat up, her chest heaving violently.
She instinctively clutched her lapel, her fingertips touching the lingering red marks on her skin; those enchanting images from last night surged into her mind like a tide.
"Gu Yun…"
Her voice trembled, and her gaze frantically scanned her surroundings, finally spotting the figure sitting cross-legged in the corner.
Exquisitely handsome, unmatched in the world.
The moonlight filtered through the cave entrance, casting a silver glow over Gu Yun, adding a touch of sacred radiance to him.
His eyes were closed, his brows conveying a hint of solemnity, and a faint dragon qi swirled around him.
Shangguan Zhiyue's taut nerves suddenly relaxed, and a strange sense of security welled up in her heart.
"So he's cultivating?!"
She had no doubts about the dragon qi on Gu Yun's body; the Burial Dragon Valley was full of Dragon Emperor altars, and even she could obtain one of them.
Gu Yun couldn't possibly not get one.
As the memories in her mind gradually returned, the scenes from last night became increasingly clear.
This also caused a blush to inevitably creep onto Shangguan Zhiyue's pretty face. She tightly clutched the crimson handkerchief in her hand. This situation was simply too terrible!!
In her imagination, it should at least be in an elegant boudoir, with red candles flickering and gauze curtains gently draped.
Not in this crude mountain cave, lying on this hard stone bed!!
The more Shangguan Zhiyue thought about it, the more embarrassed and annoyed she became, yet her gaze unconsciously fell upon Gu Yun.
This scoundrel, he had no idea how to cherish and protect women.
Even though she was so severely poisoned, his Myriad Transformation Power still rampaged wildly through her body, completely disregarding whether she could withstand it!
That shameful sensation, Shangguan Zhiyue would always remember.
"Damn scoundrel, cultivating, are we?!"
She lightly bit her lower lip, a hint of mischief flashing in her eyes.
She quietly got off the stone bed, her bare feet stepping on the cold ground, and stealthily approached Gu Yun.
With every step, she could feel the soreness in her legs, which made her both ashamed and annoyed.
Her heart firmed: "Scars are a warrior's medals, Shangguan Zhiyue, you are a true warrior, you must never let the enemy's goal succeed!"
What she originally thought was one thing, but after seeing Gu Yun's incomparably handsome face, what she thought was another.
Her heart, however, uncontrollably quickened. Shangguan Zhiyue came to Gu Yun's side, cupping her cheeks with her hands, having completely forgotten her previous thoughts.
"So handsome, so gentle…"
"If only he could be gentle like this normally."
"Honestly, what kind of man is he, just knowing how to bully me?!"
She mumbled softly, a wisp of spiritual energy gathering at her fingertips, and playfully poked Gu Yun's face.
Then she placed it on her own nose, and that trace of fragrance entered her nostrils, Shangguan Zhiyue revealing a obsessed smile: "Hehe, hehehe…"
"Eh… what is this?"
Shangguan Zhiyue suddenly felt a bit curious. Although she had seen it last night, it seemed to have been blocked by her protective mechanism.
Her finger curiously extended forward, then was suddenly held by a large hand.
Stiffly raising her eyes, Shangguan Zhiyue's voice trembled slightly: "Gu-Gu Yun, you're awake…"
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Chapter 376 Shangguan Zhiyue Returns
His large hand held her small one, suspended in mid-air, as Shangguan Zhiyue's pretty face flushed crimson.
Gu Yun had opened his eyes at some point, his profound, abyss-like gaze fixed on her with a half-smile, the corners of his lips slightly upturned: "Miss Shangguan, what are you trying to do?"
"N-Nothing at all..."
Shangguan Zhiyue tried to pull her fingers away, but Gu Yun immediately seized her wrist.
The warmth of his palm made her fingertips unconsciously retract, burning her heart and making it pound wildly.
Why did he wake up at this moment?
Could it be that he had been awake for a while?!
"Is that so?"
Gu Yun chuckled, his gaze shifting to Shangguan Zhiyue's hand in contact with his: "But its position seems a bit off."
"What are you trying to do?!"
His warm breath brushed her lips, and Shangguan Zhiyue's breathing hitched.
Only then did she realize how close they were, close enough to see her own flustered reflection in Gu Yun's eyes.
"J-Just kidding, I just wanted to see if you were doing anything bad."
"No proper person hides such a large dagger on them."
Shangguan Zhiyue pouted, trying to pull her fingers away, but found Gu Yun still holding them firmly: "L-Let go of me!"
Suppressing her inner shyness, she tried to maintain her composure and spoke seriously.
Gu Yun was slightly taken aback.
A dagger?
What dagger?
He never used such short weapons; only majestic divine weapons like long spears suited his temperament. Even when using the Zhan Tian Divine Sword, he mostly used sword qi attacks, taking enemies' heads from a thousand miles away as easily as picking something from his pocket.
As the saying goes, a longer inch is a stronger inch. As the Imperial Son of the Immortal Ancient Gu Family, Gu Yun's talent in combat was also unparalleled through the ages.
"What are you talking about?"
"Why would I hide a dagger on me? Do you think anyone could get close to me?"
Gu Yun chuckled, a playful smile gracing his lips.
The master strategist was also a master of feigning ignorance.
Shangguan Zhiyue's stubborn temper was indeed provoked by Gu Yun.
"I told you, but you don't believe me..."
"Let go of my hand, let me search!"
Her pink eyes glared at Gu Yun, speaking with great indignation. What a joke, how could she possibly be mistaken?
Before she finished speaking, Gu Yun had already released her fingers.
He lazily stretched out his arms, his white sleeping robe hanging loosely on his body, revealing a large expanse of tanned skin.
His perfect physique was fully exposed in Shangguan Zhiyue's eyes.
Under the dim firelight, shadows of varying depths were cast in the hollows of his abdominal muscles, gently rising and falling with his breathing, making her earlobes burn.
Sweat, crystal clear like jade from cultivation, slowly slid down the grooves of his muscles.
Shangguan Zhiyue's gaze uncontrollably fixated on Gu Yun, and her throat unconsciously swallowed.
"Go ahead and search, Miss Shangguan."
"See if I have any ill intentions towards you."
Shangguan Zhiyue suddenly snapped back to reality, her earlobes red enough to bleed.
"I'll search, then!"
"Also, I didn't say you would harm me. You saved me last night, right? Thank you..."
Her voice was already as faint as a mosquito's hum, and thinking of last night's scene made her even more embarrassed, unable to speak.
"What did you say?"
"Nothing!"
Shangguan Zhiyue swallowed, extending her hand with feigned composure, but her fingertips trembled slightly as they were about to touch his abs.
"Why are you trembling, Jie Jie? Weren't you quite imposing just now?"
"I'm completely open now, let you inspect me!"
Gu Yun suddenly grabbed her wrist, guiding her hand directly onto his abdominal muscles. The skin beneath her palm was hot and firm, rising and falling slightly with his breathing.
This was too unfair...
Shangguan Zhiyue's heart pounded like a drum. She wanted to pull her hand away, but Gu Yun held it firmly in place.
"Keep going, weren't you going to check what I was hiding?"
Shangguan Zhiyue's hand was forced to roam over his body. Having just melted the True Dragon Soul into the human emperor banner, every inch of Gu Yun's muscles was scorching hot, and the distinct muscle texture traveled up her spine from her fingertips, making her knees weak.
"N-No, that's not right. I clearly saw it just now."
Although the position she saw just now was not among the places she had touched, Shangguan Zhiyue still pretended to be searching very seriously.
This was an opportunity to touch Gu Yun up close, an opportunity not to be missed. Shangguan Zhiyue, of course, wanted to enjoy the touch.
As for the so-called dagger, she already knew where it should be and would expose Gu Yun's lie in the end!
"Did you find it? Why is your hand always on my upper body?"
Gu Yun said grumpily.
"Isn't it because you're so confident? I thought you might have moved it."
"What's wrong with touching? It's not like I'll lose a piece of flesh, honestly."
Her thoughts exposed, Shangguan Zhiyue's pretty face flushed, and then her gaze moved downwards.
"You, you don't even know how to hide things. If you put it here, it's not even convenient to use..."
Shangguan Zhiyue grumbled, using this method to hide her inner turmoil.
Her jade hand extended, and then her whole body froze, frowning slightly: "This is, a blunt object?"
Shangguan Zhiyue carefully compared it.
But then she heard his breathing gradually become a little hurried. She raised her eyes, meeting Gu Yun's oppressive gaze, as if he wanted to devour her alive. Shangguan Zhiyue had never witnessed such a scene, and her voice trembled as she said: "You... what are you going to do?"
"I'm going to..."
Gu Yun's voice was low. Before he finished speaking, he grabbed Shangguan Zhiyue's waist and pressed her down onto the soft couch.
Her black hair spread out, her collar slightly open, revealing half of her fair, fragrant shoulder.
"Gu Yun?!!"
Shangguan Zhiyue exclaimed. All the details of last night gradually became clear in her mind, and the temporary mental blankness caused by her flushed brain was now resolved.
"I-I didn't do it on purpose..."
She looked at Gu Yun, blinking her bright, intelligent eyes, trying to bluff her way through.
"But I took it seriously."
Gu Yun's collar was open, his breathing heavy, and his smile was somewhat crazed.
"No, no, no, it's bad for your health."
Shangguan Zhiyue wanted to say something more, but he took the opportunity to seal her lips.
He was fierce and domineering.
"I'll help you remember everything..."
Feeling a sweet scent on her tongue, Shangguan Zhiyue struggled to no avail and could only clutch his collar, passively enduring the lingering kiss.
"Now do you know what it is?"
Gu Yun released Shangguan Zhiyue's swollen lips, chuckling.
"Gu Yun, you bastard! Let go of me!!"
"You're using force! I'm going back to tell the Family Head, she definitely won't let you off!"
Tears welled in Shangguan Zhiyue's eyes. She panted urgently, then suddenly bent her knee and thrust upwards.
Gu Yun, as if expecting it, turned aside to avoid her: "Don't worry, Miss Shangguan, I will personally go to Auntie Ya Ya later. I believe she will agree. This is a good thing, making our families even closer."
"Now... let's continue..."
"C-Continue what?!"
Shangguan Zhiyue's voice trembled, her earlobes red enough to bleed.
The Myriad Transformation Power had already begun to circulate within her body. She felt as if she was a little white rabbit who had fallen into the clutches of Gu Yun, the great demon king.
"Zhiyue Jie, you know, dragons are inherently lustful, and the power of that True Dragon Soul is very strong. You don't want me to die from burning heat and pain, do you?"
Gu Yun tore at his clothes, indeed revealing wisps of heat. Even through his clothes, Shangguan Zhiyue could feel that burning sensation.
"You... b-bastard!"
Shangguan Zhiyue panted, her voice incredibly soft.
This guy, despite what he said, gave her no chance to object.
[Ding! Fortune Heroine Shangguan Zhiyue is completely devoted. Congratulations to the Host for completing the villainous act - Fortune Heroine Harvester (Lv11), gaining 1000 Villain Points]
//377//
Chapter 377 Snow Millennium Awakens
The next morning.
Sunlight spilled through the cave entrance, and Snow Millennium slowly awoke, rubbing her eyes. The first thing she felt was a drastic change in her strength.
"How did I break through to the Saint Ruler Realm?!"
She looked at her hands in utter shock, feeling for the first time that cultivation was so easy. What exactly happened after she fell asleep last night? She only remembered being kissed by her Master, and then...
"No way..."
A blush spread across Snow Millennium's face. It shouldn't be, right? But her Master was truly amazing, so it was understandable that she fainted.
Moreover, with her strength progressing so rapidly, besides this exploration of the Great Dao involving the origin of heaven and earth, she truly didn't know what other method could achieve this accomplishment.
Just then, Gu Yun walked in from outside the cave.
"Awake?"
A gentle and warm voice sounded, and Snow Millennium suddenly looked up, her pupils contracting sharply.
In the morning light, Gu Yun stood against the sun, water droplets trickling down his hair, winding down his skin.
He had just bathed in a mountain spring not far from the cave entrance. At this moment, only a bath towel wrapped his crucial parts, swaying slightly with his steps, as if it could slip off at any moment.
"Ma-Master..."
Snow Millennium stammered, her gaze uncontrollably following the path of the sliding water droplets. She was truly just curious where those water droplets would end up, and it had nothing to do with that sexy Adam's apple, full chest muscles, or well-defined abdominal muscles.
Walking to the girl, Gu Yun squatted slightly, and the crisp scent of the mountain spring wafted over.
"How are your injuries?"
"They're almost healed, and my cultivation has also broken through. Master, do you know what happened?" Snow Millennium asked.
"This..."
Gu Yun's gaze drifted slightly, a bit unnaturally: "Perhaps it's a case of breaking through to build anew."
"Spiritual power cultivation, it's easy for it to rebound after hitting rock bottom. Congratulations."
"Only then are you worthy of continuing to be my maid!"
"Pfft..."
Snow Millennium couldn't help but chuckle, her usually cold face now seemingly illuminated by endless spring light.
"What are you laughing at?" Gu Yun seemed a little displeased.
Snow Millennium shook her head: "I just feel happy that Thousand Years can finally do something for Master."
"Alright, no need to be happy. Since you're awake, let's not waste any time," Gu Yun said, then walked to the side and directly changed into his white Daoist robe in front of Snow Millennium.
Snow Millennium, who had seen everything without reservation, couldn't help but gulp. She hadn't expected herself to be quite capable...
After getting fully dressed, Gu Yun seemed to notice this point. A blush suddenly flashed across his face, and then he hurriedly walked out of the cave: "Why aren't you changing your clothes quickly? If we waste time, I'll hold you responsible!"
Seeing the young man flee in disarray.
Snow Millennium's lips also inexplicably curved into a smile: "I... smiled?"
She gently touched her face. This was a rare feeling in her life, yet it seemed to happen frequently when she was with Gu Yun.
Initially, she had only wanted to use Gu Yun's power for revenge.
"Snow Millennium, oh Snow Millennium, what are you thinking?!"
"Master's status is vastly different from yours. You've already caused him so much trouble, how can you continue to add to it?"
But thinking of Gu Yun's behavior, she felt a little sweet in her heart. If the other party only treated her as an ordinary maid, he shouldn't be acting like this, right?
As the Imperial Son of the Immortal Ancient Gu Family, someone should specifically help him complete his coming-of-age ceremony. Snow Millennium would not be so foolish as to think that Gu Yun was some naive little fledgling who knew nothing!
Since that was the case, the other party's display of such a demeanor should be...
Sweetly, she took off the outer robe draped over her. It even had a faint scent of Gu Yun on it.
Her cheeks were slightly flushed, and she then casually stored it in her storage ring.
A cool breeze blew, and only then did she realize she was only wearing a thin white undershirt, her collar slightly open, faintly revealing her delicate collarbone.
She hastily pulled her collar tight, a blush rising on her cheeks.
She took out a light blue dress from her storage ring and put it on. Indeed, her Master was still... Her pretty face red, she stood up and walked very smoothly, even skipping.
Walking out of the cave, the scene before her eyes made her quiet down again.
What met her gaze were Gu Yun and Shangguan Zhiyue. Shangguan Zhiyue was currently leaning against the rock wall of the cave entrance, her legs trembling as she walked out.
Her fair neck was covered in red marks, and her walking posture was clearly unnatural.
Gu Yun was beside her, naturally offering some support.
Snow Millennium hurriedly stepped forward and asked: "Master, are Miss Shangguan's injuries not yet fully healed?"
"Let Thousand Years do such a small matter!"
She had already adapted to her identity as Gu Yun's maid, so Shangguan Zhiyue was the mistress. There was a clear hierarchy, which must be strictly followed.
After all, she had seen how much Gu Yun cared for Shangguan Zhiyue yesterday.
"Don't touch me!" Shangguan Zhiyue was still a bit angry. She hadn't expected Gu Yun, that scoundrel, to have beauties accompanying him everywhere.
"When did you find this one?"
"Are you being fair to Little Martial Uncle Qingyan by doing this?" she said righteously, as if she were some kind of justice envoy.
Gu Yun chuckled lightly, looking at Snow Millennium beside him, a hint of evasion in his eyes, but it quickly turned incredibly frivolous.
He directly pulled her into his embrace: "Of course I'll explain to Qingyan."
"It's just you... I really don't know how you can face Little Martial Uncle Qingyan. You are her... Ugh..."
Before he could finish speaking, Gu Yun's mouth was covered by a pair of jade hands...
"No, no more!" Shangguan Zhiyue looked up, glaring at him in exasperation, the lingering blush still at the corners of her eyes.
//378///
Chapter 378 Discipline Shangguan Zhiyue, the Current Situation of Everyone (Two in One)
Gu Yun's eyes held a smile as he winked at Shangguan Zhiyue.
He lightly touched Shangguan Zhiyue's palm with the tip of his tongue, and this sudden sensation made Shangguan Zhiyue feel as if struck by lightning.
She hastily withdrew her hand, her eyes filled with disbelief: "You... you..."
She was filled with shame and indignation, her snow-white neck even tinged with red.
Gu Yun wrapped an arm around her slender waist, speaking with a playful smile, showing no apology for his previous action.
He was basically intimately familiar with every inch of Shangguan Zhiyue's body.
At that time, under the influence of the medicine, Shangguan Zhiyue, in a state of madness, cared about nothing, even directly turning the tables and locking Gu Yun's head with her long legs, which were longer than his life.
Compared to those, this little action now was just a piece of cake: "Senior Sister's palm is even sweeter than I imagined..."
"Bah! It stinks! How can it be sweet after touching that thing of yours?!"
Shangguan Zhiyue scoffed, pushing against his chest with both hands, trying to break free: "Let go of me quickly..."
Not only did Gu Yun not let go, but he tightened his arm, bringing them closer.
He leaned down and whispered in her ear, his warm breath fanning her sensitive earlobe: "Not letting go? These are all evidence..."
A memory stone floated beside him, glowing.
Shangguan Zhiyue's pupils constricted in disbelief: "You... what are you doing?!"
She reached out to grab the memory stone, but her body was firmly held by Gu Yun, leaving no room to move.
She struggled a couple of times, but it was useless, only causing her soft body to rub against Gu Yun's embrace several times.
"You, you give that to me..."
"That won't do..."
Gu Yun said with a faint smile: "I still need to show it to Little Martial Uncle."
"Let her see clearly how her best friend, the person she trusts most, secretly did that with the man she loves most..."
"Tsk tsk, you know what, the sounds inside are also very..."
"?? You, you're shameless!!"
Shangguan Zhiyue trembled with anger, her beautiful eyes glistening with tears: "Gu Yun!! You, how could you do this?!"
The usually valiant female warrior was completely at this man's mercy.
What was in that memory stone?
Those scenes, even Shangguan Zhiyue herself didn't dare to recall, and now he wanted to show them to Fang Qingyan?
What a joke!!
She struggled desperately, but he held her even tighter.
The young man chuckled as he put the memory stone back into his sleeve, then pinched her chin with his other hand: "Don't worry, Senior Sister Shangguan, as long as you behave obediently from now on, I definitely won't give these to Qingyan~~"
His soft voice carried a teasing smile, combined with that mischievous expression, which made Shangguan Zhiyue both love and hate him.
"Gu Yun! You are a shameless, super scoundrel!!!"
Shangguan Zhiyue stiffened her neck, glaring hatefully at Gu Yun, her small eyes wide, and her micro-expressions incredibly cute.
Just like a pouting girlfriend.
But Gu Yun had a heart of stone and was never swayed by external things: "Senior Sister's attitude when asking for something doesn't seem very sincere."
"It seems I still need to tell Qingyan about it."
Shangguan Zhiyue bit her lower lip, a hint of struggle flashing in her eyes.
Finally, as if she had made up her mind, she suddenly stood on tiptoe and lightly touched Gu Yun's lips: "Is this... enough?"
Gu Yun was momentarily stunned by her sudden action.
Taking advantage of his brief daze, Shangguan Zhiyue reached out to snatch the memory stone from his hand.
"Heh..."
Gu Yun, who was playing hard to get, naturally had everything under control.
He directly lifted Shangguan Zhiyue's wrist, the memory stone slipped into his sleeve, and with his other hand, he wrapped his arm around Shangguan Zhiyue's waist, pressing down heavily on her rosy, beautiful lips.
"Mmm..."
Shangguan Zhiyue wanted to struggle, but then felt a chill at her waist.
Gu Yun's hand had somehow already slipped into her clothes, and her body softened, as if she had lost all her strength.
Snow Millennium watched from the side, full of envy, but she knew that she shouldn't ask for too much.
It was already good enough that she could be by Gu Yun's side now.
After a long kiss, as Shangguan Zhiyue was about to breathe a sigh of relief, she abruptly pushed Gu Yun away, frantically straightening her disheveled clothes, her cheeks so red they looked like they could bleed.
Gu Yun, however, nonchalantly pulled Snow Millennium into his embrace and began to kiss her.
"Master..."
Snow Millennium hadn't expected Gu Yun to do that right in front of Shangguan Zhiyue.
"Gu Yun!!"
Seeing this, Shangguan Zhiyue stomped her foot in anger: "You philandering scoundrel."
Gu Yun glanced at her sideways, and another memory stone appeared in his hand.
Shangguan Zhiyue had no choice but to shut her mouth, but she had already cursed Gu Yun a hundred and eighty times in her heart.
She tried to snatch it, but even while engaged with Snow Millennium, Gu Yun was not distracted at all, easily subduing Shangguan Zhiyue.
The tall Yu Jie stood alone on the side, sulking.
After a long while, Gu Yun finally released Snow Millennium.
The little maid gasped for air, her chest rising and falling rapidly.
That last kiss had been gentle and lingering, and she felt as if she had almost suffocated.
But now that they had separated, feeling Shangguan Zhiyue's murderous gaze, she could only hide in Gu Yun's embrace.
"Little slut!"
Shangguan Zhiyue scoffed disdainfully, while also grumbling inwardly.
She knew a bit about Snow Millennium; she was a famous young female sword immortal in the Three Thousand Dao Domains.
She hadn't expected her to be taken down by Gu Yun so easily.
That scoundrel didn't seem that great, what was so good about him anyway?
Were all these women blind?
Shangguan Zhiyue, whose favorability was as high as ninety points, thought to herself, simultaneously filled with disdain for them.
"What did you say?!"
Gu Yun suddenly scooped Shangguan Zhiyue up.
Compared to Gu Yun's body, even Shangguan Zhiyue's tall figure appeared petite and charming.
"What are you doing?!"
Caught off guard, Shangguan Zhiyue was startled.
But before she could react, her round, perky buttocks received a heavy slap.
"Slap!"
A crisp sound echoed, and Shangguan Zhiyue instantly froze.
Then, her cheeks, which had just barely returned to their original color, turned red again at an unbelievable speed: "Gu Yun! You, you dare..."
"Slap!"
Before she could finish, there was another one.
"Ah!!"
Shangguan Zhiyue shrieked, utterly humiliated and furious: "Let me down, quickly!"
Feeling the astonishing rebound, Gu Yun couldn't help but praise her.
As expected of someone who had practiced martial arts for years, such talent was far beyond ordinary people.
Facing the Yu Jie's indignation, he remained unmoved, his large palm lightly kneading her buttocks: "Senior Sister, if you continue like this, it won't be just this simple, you know."
"You..."
Shangguan Zhiyue trembled with anger.
The losses she suffered because of Gu Yun were more than all the losses she had suffered from others in her entire life.
"It seems it's still not enough..."
Seeing Shangguan Zhiyue still somewhat unconvinced, Gu Yun shook his head slightly, feeling that he had hit her too lightly.
He reached out to untie the sash around Shangguan Zhiyue's waist.
"Wait!!"
Shangguan Zhiyue could no longer remain calm.
What a joke, what exactly did this scoundrel want to do?
Her voice was tearful.
This scoundrel, scoundrel, scoundrel!!
She would definitely go back and tell her great-aunt to find the Empress, and absolutely make Gu Yun pay the price.
"I was wrong..."
She whimpered.
"Wrong about what?"
Gu Yun stopped his movements, gently rubbing to help relieve her injury.
"No, I shouldn't have talked about you."
"And what else?"
"And I shouldn't have talked about Miss Xue either."
Shangguan Zhiyue mumbled, while also casting an apologetic glance at Snow Millennium.
Only then did Gu Yun put Shangguan Zhiyue down: "That's a good girl..."
As he spoke, he patted Shangguan Zhiyue's perky little buttocks again, making her feel hot all over.
She no longer dared to look at Gu Yun, clearly having been triggered.
"Qiannian, you come over too."
Gu Yun beckoned Snow Millennium over, and the latter obediently nestled into Gu Yun's embrace.
With a thought, the Zhan Tian Divine Sword was once again under Gu Yun's feet.
It was time to meet his little fiancée.
Thinking of that bright little girl who used to chase him, calling him Brother Gu Yun, a rare hint of grimness appeared in Gu Yun's eyes.
If she were to disappear because of some Heavenly Destiny Daughter from the future, he would definitely make that Heavenly Destiny Daughter experience the deepest pain in the world!
...
"Mmm~"
Qin Qing霜, who was in the center of Burial Dragon Valley, suddenly trembled all over.
Her expression turned ugly: "What's going on?"
"Why do I feel a sense of fear rising in my heart?"
She didn't understand.
Clearly, in this life, she had already entered Burial Dragon Valley first and begun collecting the Dragon Emperor Inheritance within the valley in advance, laying a huge advantage for the final struggle for the Ancestor Dragon Blood.
But why, just now, did she suddenly feel as if she was being stared at by a venomous snake?
"Could it be... Gu Yun?!"
Qin Qing霜's eyes turned cold.
She could never forget the figure of this man who had plunged her into boundless fear in her previous life.
His methods were too terrifying.
Not only could he absorb others' physiques out of thin air, but he could even devour their cultivation, and that terrifying conversion efficiency was even superior to the legendary Heaven Devouring Demonic Art.
Moreover, his schemes were extremely deep, and no one knew his true character and identity.
If there was anything in this life that made Qin Qing霜 feel fear, it was only Gu Yun!
However, this thought only lasted for a moment in her mind, and then she shook her head, denying it: "Absolutely impossible.
Gu Yun should still be exploring the outer regions now.
I deliberately left a few Dragon Emperor Inheritances to slow down their progress, so it's impossible for him to appear here now!"
She took a deep breath, suppressing the unease in her heart.
In this life, she had returned through rebirth to make up for all the regrets of her previous life, one by one.
She would protect the Qin Family, and she would also kill Gu Yun!!
And before that, she had to obtain the complete Ancestor Dragon Heritage in Burial Dragon Valley, and then—
"You can't succeed!"
A voice echoed in her sea of consciousness, and Qin Qing霜 almost fell from the clouds.
A maid beside her quickly stepped forward to help her: "Miss, what's wrong?"
Qin Qing霜 steadied herself, waving her hand to indicate she was fine: "Nothing, just a little dizzy."
She rubbed her head, puzzled in her heart: "What exactly happened just now?!"
She closed her eyes, trying to find the source of that voice in her sea of consciousness, but she couldn't feel anything.
With a flick of her hand, she killed another bone dragon remnant soul, and she walked into the altar.
Since she couldn't figure out what was happening, she stopped thinking about it.
In her previous life, the Ancestor Dragon Blood was obtained by Gu Yun, but this time she had reincarnated, and he would absolutely have no chance!
"Gu Yun, I will no longer be that foolish woman who only knew how to stand behind you."
With the memories of her previous life, she had already gained the upper hand!
...
"Oh my god, who is that woman?"
"She's a lunatic, isn't she?!"
By another altar, someone trembled as they looked at the altar.
At this moment, only Yao Qingli was fiercely slaughtering bone dragon remnant souls.
She was dressed in coarse linen, looking rustic, yet she held a jade flute that appeared quite luxurious.
Before, there were people who coveted the jade flute in her hand, but they had all been cut into countless fragments by myriad sound blades and scattered on the ground.
With someone serving as a lesson, naturally, no one dared to step forward to their death again.
At this moment, almost everyone was watching from a distance.
Although there was fear in their hearts, the treasures within that altar could very well allow them to soar to great heights!
As the saying goes, wealth moves hearts, and the bigger the waves, the more valuable the fish.
There will never be a shortage of people willing to take risks anywhere, let alone in the bloody and cruel Three Thousand Dao Domains!
But at this moment, everyone wanted to wait for Yao Qingli and these bone dragons to suffer mutual destruction!
However, the strength Yao Qingli gradually displayed filled everyone with fear.
She held the jade flute, her eyes gleaming with a mad light.
Every beautiful note blown from her mouth carried a sharp killing intent, and the bone dragon remnant souls were as fragile as paper in front of her.
Yao Qingli's long hair danced, her eyes became even more crimson, and an oppressive aura emanated from her body, making it difficult to breathe.
Until all twelve bone dragon remnant souls were dead.
She was about to rush in to retrieve the Dragon Emperor Inheritance: "Yun Valley, I will find you!"
Her mind was very firm.
She had lost Yun Valley, and in this crisis-ridden Burial Dragon Valley, he must be very lonely by himself, right?
She would find him; he could only be with her!
Just then, a sinister voice came from the crowd—
"Everyone, no matter how strong this madwoman is, she's still just one person."
"Let's join forces, kill her first, and then compete fairly for the Dragon Emperor Inheritance!"
The speaker was a black-robed cultivator with a sinister face.
He held a blood-colored short knife in his hand, his eyes gleaming with greed.
"Right! Let's go together!"
"Kill her!!"
With someone taking the lead, several cultivators immediately responded.
Those who could reach this point all had some tricks up their sleeves and were already extremely covetous of the Dragon Emperor Inheritance.
Furthermore, as a Heavenly Destiny Daughter, Yao Qingli possessed an innate constitution that attracted hatred, so her path was naturally fraught with difficulties.
They each summoned their magic treasures, their eyes filled with murderous intent.
Yao Qingli sensed the commotion behind her but didn't even turn her head, merely sneering: "Seeking death!"
She twirled the jade flute in her hand, and with a gentle flick of her finger, an invisible sound wave suddenly spread out.
"Om—"
"Pfft! Pfft!"
After a hum, the bodies of those who had intended to attack were sliced as if by countless sharp blades, turning into a sky full of blood mist!
Only the sinister man was left.
Yao Qingli slowly walked to his side and asked intimately: "Have you seen Yun Valley?"
//379///
Chapter 379: Qingli's Cruelty, Zhiyue's Legs, and Gu Yun's Little Scheme (Two in One)
The gloomy man slumped to the ground, his pants already soaked.
He looked at the seemingly frail woman before him in terror, his lips trembling.
She looked so easy to bully, yet when she acted, she was so fierce and brutal.
But what she said… this Yun Valley?
Who exactly is he?
Countless cultivators' appearances flashed through his mind, but none matched the person Yao Qingli spoke of. Is there such a Heavenly Pride in the Three Thousand Dao Domains? Someone a terrifying girl like her would constantly think about, why did he have no impression of him at all…
"I, I don't know any Yun Valley…"
The scarlet in Yao Qingli's eyes intensified, and her jade flute lightly pressed against his throat: "You really don't know?"
"Really!! I swear!!"
The man was crying and sniveling: "Please let me go, I can help you find him, believe me, I am the Young Master of the Blood Fiend Sect, our sect also has a few spots to enter the Ancient Continent, and I have…"
He spoke incoherently, but Yao Qingli no longer wished to listen. She responded expressionlessly, and with a light flick of her jade flute.
"No need."
"You have lost all value."
"Pfft—!!"
Blood splattered, and the man's eyes widened as he clutched his neck and fell down.
Yao Qingli flicked the blood from her jade flute and turned to walk towards the altar.
Those cultivators who hadn't acted initially and those who came later were already scared out of their wits by this scene, retreating far away.
They cleared a clear path!
"Madwoman…"
"She's too terrifying…"
"Who exactly is this Yun Valley she mentioned? Could it be her man? What kind of person could subdue such a wild little flower?"
In the distance, Lei Qianjue licked his lips, a slight curve forming at the corners of his mouth. He hadn't expected to meet such a female cultivator in this Ancient Continent. She looked very young, yet her strength was already so terrifying, not at all inferior to Qin Qing霜.
A subordinate beside him hurriedly bowed and said: "Divine Son, do we need to capture her? Her methods are powerful, but they target the soul. In terms of spiritual power cultivation, she has only just reached the Saint Ruler Realm at most. With a little care, we can still…"
However, Lei Qianjue waved his hand: "No need. Although this woman's talent is strong, there is a clear gap between her status and Qin Qing霜's."
"She can't help my Thunderclap Immortal Palace advance further."
"I can't let Qing Shuang have a bad impression of me right now. Let's go, I've already located Qing Shuang. As for this woman? There will be a chance later."
With that, the group from Thunderclap Immortal Palace left the area.
Yao Qingli didn't notice them. Amidst the whispers, she had already stepped onto the altar.
She reached out to touch the stone tablet in the center, and a golden light flashed. The Dragon Emperor Inheritance transformed into a stream of light and entered her glabella.
"It's still not enough…"
She murmured to herself: "I need more!"
Watching Yun Valley being swallowed by the spatial turbulence and being powerless to do anything, that feeling almost drove Yao Qingli mad.
She also clearly understood one principle: only by obtaining enough power could she find Yun Valley in this perilous Burial Dragon Valley, protect everything she wanted to protect, and seek revenge on that scoundrel Gu Yun!
Yao Qingli gripped her jade flute, a hint of obsessive light flashing in her eyes.
She turned and left the altar, heading towards her next target.
Wherever she passed, cultivators scattered, afraid of angering this killing god.
"Yun Valley, where exactly are you?!"
…
"Achoo…"
At the same time, Gu Yun was sitting on the Zhan Tian Divine Sword, flying with Shangguan Zhiyue and Snow Millennium.
Shangguan Zhiyue was held in his arms, her tall Yu Jie body sitting on his lap, her two long, straight legs having nowhere to rest, so she could only lift them slightly, swaying gently on the sword's body.
Those legs were simply a perfect work of art—skin as delicate as snow, shimmering with a moist luster in the sunlight.
Her ankles were exquisite and delicate, the arch of her foot perfectly curved, and her ten jade toes were slightly curled, revealing a faint pink hue.
Her slender calves had smooth and graceful lines, and her knees had a faint pink flush.
Her thighs were plump but not bulky, with firm muscles faintly visible beneath the thin gauze skirt, but a pair of large hands constantly rested on them, somewhat disrupting the overall delicate beauty.
"Are you done playing…?"
Shangguan Zhiyue asked in annoyance. Her current appearance was completely exposed to Snow Millennium's eyes.
How could she not feel embarrassed?!
However, Gu Yun turned a deaf ear to the Yu Jie's coquettish complaint.
His palm gently caressed Shangguan Zhiyue's fair thighs, as if he were meticulously appreciating a work of art.
This sensation was simply smoother than the finest silk.
As his fingertips glided, he could feel the astonishing elasticity contained within the firm skin—this was a perfect leg shape that could only be achieved through years of martial arts practice, possessing both the softness of a young girl and the unique power of a martial artist.
"Th-that part is off-limits…"
Gu Yun's actions grew more intense, and Shangguan Zhiyue could no longer endure it, angrily pressing down on his mischievous hand.
Her thigh muscles indented, Gu Yun's palm sinking in. At the faintly visible base of her thigh, faint blue veins could be vaguely seen, adding a touch more allure.
Gu Yun chuckled, extending his other hand to push away Shangguan Zhiyue's blocking hand: "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
"You!"
Shangguan Zhiyue was so furious she wanted to die, but because she was high in the sky, she didn't dare to struggle too much.
She could only allow those beautiful legs, coveted by countless cultivators, to tremble slightly under Gu Yun's palm, revealing an alluring flush.
"Miss Shangguan's legs are indeed very beautiful."
Snow Millennium held his sword, the middle of the blade hidden within its sheath.
But at this moment, seeing Gu Yun's fondness for Shangguan Zhiyue, he couldn't help but feel envious.
Those long legs, could they possibly… Looking at Gu Yun's perfect waist and abdomen, Snow Millennium couldn't help but swallow, his face turning a little red.
"Don't say anything…"
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Zhiyue's ear tips turned completely red.
What was the use of beautiful legs? In the end, they were just wantonly played with by this scoundrel.
She uncomfortably squeezed her legs together, but this action also clamped Gu Yun's hand between them.
Gu Yun frowned slightly: "Let go…"
"No!"
Shangguan Zhiyue was triumphant: "No more playing, you focus on controlling the sword properly!"
"Be careful not to fall off if you're not paying attention later!"
Upon hearing this, Gu Yun's lips curved into a dangerous arc. His fingertip suddenly lightly scraped the most sensitive spot on Shangguan Zhiyue's inner thigh, causing her whole body to tremble and her legs to unconsciously loosen.
"Ah! You…"
Shangguan Zhiyue exclaimed, turning her head to glare at him angrily.
As a result, a slight gap revealed by her lips was captured by the young man.
He directly kissed her.
At the same time, Gu Yun's hand was also restless, seizing her waist and pulling her entire body into his embrace.
After a long kiss, Shangguan Zhiyue was utterly dazed. Her hands unconsciously rested on Gu Yun's body, and she only heard a hazy whisper in her ear: "Fall down? With me here, how could Senior Sister get hurt?"
Gu Yun leaned in and whispered into her ear, his warm breath fanning her auricle: "But since Senior Sister is so worried, how about we find a place to have a good 'rest'?"
"Mm, okay…"
"No, no!!!"
Shangguan Zhiyue answered indistinctly, then her beautiful eyes suddenly trembled: "I, you, Gu Yun, you scoundrel!!"
She was so shocked she spoke incoherently, but the Zhan Tian Divine Sword had already begun to rush towards a certain place. She could only tightly embrace Gu Yun's body, afraid of suddenly falling off.
Snow Millennium, behind them, also had to crouch down, looking at the two tightly embracing figures in front of him, his pupils trembling slightly, then he too came forward and embraced them.
"Master, Thousand Years is also scared…"
The soft body pressed tightly against his back, which was an ultimate pleasure.
"Alright then, both of you hold on tight."
Gu Yun smiled lightly, his gaze directed at a certain spot, a slight curve at the corner of his lips, a hint of mischievousness rising.
The flying sword streaked like a Streamer, quickly disappearing into that location.
This was a spiritual spring, with a waterfall beside it. The waterfall descended from the nine heavens.
But when Gu Yun and the others were high in the sky just now, they couldn't see its source. The water shimmered, sparkling brilliantly in the sunlight.
Gu Yun landed lightly with the two women in his arms. Amidst the mist rising from the spiritual spring, it was like a paradise in this desolate Burial Dragon Valley.
"Why did you bring us here?"
Shangguan Zhiyue broke free from his embrace, warily looking around.
"Didn't you want to rest a bit?"
"Although that's true, we can't neglect our cultivation."
Gu Yun said with a light chuckle.
"What cultivation…?"
Shangguan Zhiyue's pretty face flushed red. The waterfall cascaded down from the sky, hitting the rocks with a crisp sound, then splashing onto Shangguan Zhiyue's body, wetting her plain white dress and revealing the inner layers beneath.
She covered herself with her delicate hands and glared at Gu Yun, scolding: "Don't think I don't know what you bad guy are trying to do…"
"I'm telling you it's impossible. I was already very tired a few days ago, and besides…"
Thinking of the scene on the flying sword, she was filled with shame and anger. What was wrong with her? Why, just from a mere touch of her legs, did she…
"What do I want to do?"
Gu Yun looked puzzled: "This place is a spiritual spring, and it connects to the core of the Ancient Continent. This is a rare opportunity.
"Since Senior Sister doesn't want to cultivate, then Thousand Years, let's go."
Turning around and taking Snow Millennium's jade hand, Gu Yun moved directly, plunging into the waterfall.
Shangguan Zhiyue's expression stiffened, wishing she could find a hole to crawl into.
Water droplets splashed again, and a cold sensation came from her ankles: "This scoundrel!!"
She cursed softly, but still stepped forward to follow.
Since Gu Yun didn't have any improper intentions, she might as well follow him for now. It would be a good opportunity to clean herself thoroughly with the spiritual spring water here.
Otherwise…
Just thinking about Gu Yun discovering her current state, Shangguan Zhiyue felt even more mortified.
She stopped for a while at the base of the waterfall, letting herself get completely drenched.
Her clothes were soaked through, clinging to her skin and outlining her graceful curves.
Shangguan Zhiyue then took a deep breath and passed through the water curtain.
Behind the waterfall was another world, a natural grotto appearing before her eyes.
"How did you know there was a cave here?"
Shangguan Zhiyue was slightly curious; she hadn't sensed it at all when they were outside the waterfall.
This made her feel more at ease. Otherwise, if she had to soak in the spiritual spring with Gu Yun in the open, she would still be a bit shy.
As for Gu Yun, although she always cursed at him, she actually didn't care anymore. What part of her hadn't been seen? It wasn't like she was completely naked, so it wasn't a big deal.
But in this open environment, if someone suddenly popped out from somewhere… Shangguan Zhiyue couldn't accept that.
Now, with a hidden cave behind the waterfall, the problem was perfectly solved. Here, she could enjoy the full spiritual spring without the risk of being discovered.
However, Gu Yun didn't answer her question. How did he find it? With a map, he knew all the terrain of the Ancient Continent like the back of his hand!
He had already shed his outer robe, standing by the pool in only a thin inner garment.
Snow Millennium was kneeling by the shore, tidying his clothes for him.
Shangguan Zhiyue struggled to climb out of the water and onto the shore, automatically filtering out Snow Millennium, and hummed discontentedly: "I'm asking you a question, why aren't you answering me?"
"Oh dear."
Gu Yun raised an eyebrow, glancing at her, his gaze lingering on her soaked clothes: "Senior Sister, why did you still come in?"
"I thought you had come in, I was a bit distracted just now."
"You!"
Shangguan Zhiyue was furious. This scoundrel was clearly teasing her.
Feeling that mischievous and playful gaze, her pretty face couldn't help but blush. She subconsciously hugged her arms, protecting her vital areas, though it was too late.
"What are you looking at?"
"It's normal for clothes to get wet after passing through a waterfall. Aren't you also changing clothes?"
Snow Millennium looked up at this moment, asking somewhat confusedly: "Miss Shangguan, can't you use spiritual power to block the waterfall water?"
Shangguan Zhiyue immediately froze in place, her small eyes darting around, not knowing where to look.
Of course, she could use spiritual power to block the water flow—with Gu Yun's help, she was now a quasi-saint realm cultivator, how could she not know such a basic spell?
It's just… remembering her purpose, she was somewhat unwilling to speak.
"Could it be that Senior Sister deliberately got wet?"
Gu Yun's clothes were completely removed, and he stood naked in front of Shangguan Zhiyue.
"Nonsense! How could that be…"
Shangguan Zhiyue instinctively retorted angrily, her beautiful eyes flashing with rage as she glared at Gu Yun, her pupils trembling as she froze in place, covering her eyes and not daring to look: "You, you, you, what are you doing?!"
"Soaking in the spiritual spring?"
"Isn't that obvious?"
"Otherwise, why would I bring you in? Do I just like to find a dark corner and secretly hide?"
Gu Yun stepped forward, his palm already on Shangguan Zhiyue's shoulder.
Before the Yu Jie could react, he had already unfastened her belt with one hand. Her outer robe slid down her smooth skin, revealing the thin inner garment beneath.
As her clothes slipped off one by one, Shangguan Zhiyue's pair of long, beautiful legs were fully exposed in the sunlight.
Glistening water droplets slid down her skin, collecting in small puddles at the bend of her knees.
"Ah!!"
Shangguan Zhiyue exclaimed, hurriedly covering herself: "What are you doing?"
"Hurry up, we're in the Burial Dragon Valley right now, every minute and second is crucial."
Gu Yun's eyes were incredibly calm, seemingly without a single impure thought. Even with Shangguan Zhiyue's beautiful body displayed before him, he showed no interest whatsoever.
Turning around, he strode directly into the spiritual spring.
Shangguan Zhiyue was slightly stunned, somewhat unable to believe her eyes. This Gu Yun actually… actually…
Had she lost her charm?
Impossible, he was still caressing her so fondly on the flying sword just now…
Lowering her head and seeing her straight, slender pair of beautiful legs, Shangguan Zhiyue fell into deep self-doubt.
"Hypocrite!"
She cursed inwardly, and Shangguan Zhiyue also felt a competitive urge. This scoundrel only knew how to bully her like this, and she wanted to see if he would keep his word!!
//380//
Chapter 380 Spiritual Spring Cultivation (Two in One)
Shangguan Zhiyue took a deep breath, decided not to hide anymore, and gracefully stepped towards the Spirit Spring.
She deliberately slowed her pace, allowing her long, slender legs to trace elegant arcs in the sunlight.
"Gu Yun, why don't you tell me—"
She stepped into the spring, intentionally splashing water: "What's so special about this Spirit Spring?"
The spring water reached just above her waist, and she slowly sat down with her arms crossed over her chest.
She deliberately straightened her back, letting the water just cover her most alluring parts, yet still revealing them tantalizingly.
She specifically came to Gu Yun's side, teasing him in this manner. She truly didn't believe that she had no appeal whatsoever.
Heh, she actually guessed right.
Facing Shangguan Zhiyue's provocative behavior, Gu Yun not only showed no repulsion but naturally wrapped his arm around Shangguan Zhiyue's slender waist.
At the same time, he beckoned to Snow Millennium, who was still hesitating on the bank.
"Thousand Years, come over."
Yu Jie hesitated for a moment, knowing it was unwise to defy Gu Yun and cause displeasure.
Then, she shyly removed her outer garment and also entered the Spirit Spring.
Gently leaning against Gu Yun, her thin undergarment, soaked in the Spirit Spring water, became somewhat transparent. Coupled with her ascetic and cold face, it made one's appetite stir even more.
"No... why can she wear her undergarment?!"
Shangguan Zhiyue snorted in dissatisfaction.
Watching Snow Millennium walk in and claim Gu Yun's other side, she felt as if her position was being challenged.
Especially upon seeing those two burdens floating on the Spirit Spring, Shangguan Zhiyue felt her chest tighten with anger.
The difference was basically that between an apple and a papaya; she was completely defeated!
"Hmph, being too big isn't good either, it's tiring to hold..."
Shangguan Zhiyue could only comfort herself this way in her heart, but then Gu Yun's infuriatingly calm voice reached her ears.
"I didn't tell you not to wear anything, did I?"
"Then, may I ask, why aren't you wearing anything?"
Gu Yun looked at Shangguan Zhiyue, a mischievous smile playing on his lips.
Oh right, why wasn't she wearing anything?
Shangguan Zhiyue fell into thought. Oh right, it was because she had just gotten wet at the waterfall.
"No, why are you hugging my waist again?"
"Didn't you say you weren't interested in me before? If you're not interested, don't hug me, making it seem like someone cares..."
Shangguan Zhiyue proudly lifted her chin, her eyes gleaming with triumph.
Utterly arrogant!
She finally made Gu Yun stumble once, and her heart felt incredibly satisfied.
However, this joy did not last long. Gu Yun suddenly chuckled softly and gently pinched her waist with his fingers.
"Hiss—" She trembled all over, almost jumping up. "What are you doing?!"
But then she thought that doing so would only be giving Gu Yun a free show, so she abandoned the idea.
Gu Yun leaned lazily against the spring's edge, his arm still wrapped around her waist, showing no intention of letting go.
He raised his gaze to her, a hint of playfulness in his eyes: "Who said I wasn't interested?"
"With a young lady like you actively throwing herself into my arms, if I remained indifferent, wouldn't I be a good-for-nothing?"
"Senior Sister Shangguan, don't you think that makes sense?"
"Nonsense, you're breaking your word, you're being unreasonable!!"
Shangguan Zhiyue's eyes widened, momentarily speechless.
She hadn't expected Gu Yun to be so shameless. She frantically tried to escape the Spirit Spring.
But Gu Yun pulled her hard, and she stumbled unexpectedly into his embrace.
Her pretty face flushed slightly as her eyes met Snow Millennium's, who was already calmly resting on the other side.
"You, you let go of me... Let's just cultivate, don't be like this. It'll be bad if things get out of hand later. You're endless, you'll definitely waste time!"
Saying that, she tried to break free from Gu Yun's embrace again. This time, her palm pressed squarely against Gu Yun's firm chest.
Oh my god, this touch, this firmness, this elasticity!!
Even though she had touched him several times before, Shangguan Zhiyue still couldn't put her hands down when she felt it again. She inexplicably explored for a long time before she reacted, her earlobes instantly burning red.
"You say you don't care, but your hands are very honest, aren't they?"
Gu Yun chuckled softly, his breath brushing the top of her head: "Next time you can be bolder. Besides being a little ticklish, there's nothing bad about it."
"I know you like to touch, love to touch, so let you touch as much as you want."
"Who, who wants to touch you, you pervert!"
Shangguan Zhiyue quickly retracted her hand, making a false accusation.
"Pfft."
Even the ice-cold beauty couldn't help but laugh: "Actually, I feel like Miss Shangguan is even more perverted..."
"Bah! You're talking nonsense, how could that be? How could I possibly..."
"Eh?!"
Shangguan Zhiyue subconsciously retorted, but was quickly drawn by Gu Yun's face that appeared before her eyes.
Huh, wasn't she just leaning on Gu Yun's shoulder?
How did she suddenly end up face to face with him?
It wasn't until she felt the blunt object that her face flushed, and she trembled uncontrollably: "Gu-Gu-Gu Yun, what are you going to do? I came here to cultivate. You, you, you, don't you dare!!!"
She wanted to curb Gu Yun's arrogant demeanor. She raised her hand, intending to suppress this demon.
But Gu Yun, with quick eyes and hands, grabbed her delicate wrist. At a time like this, he couldn't let this fierce woman act so recklessly. One wrong move, and it would be a lose-lose situation.
"Don't worry, I just like to cultivate while holding something soft. I won't do anything to you."
"Then go hold her! You even called her down, why do you still need me?"
Shangguan Zhiyue glanced at Snow Millennium beside her, almost crying.
Snow Millennium, clinging to Gu Yun, spoke firmly: "Thousand Years is willing to do anything for Master. If Master desires, Thousand Years..."
As she spoke, she reached out to unbutton her undergarment.
But Gu Yun gently pressed her hand: "Thousand Years, no rush, the time is not yet right."
As he spoke, he even ruffled Yu Jie's head. Snow Millennium paused slightly, somewhat disbelieving Gu Yun's tenderness. Could someone like her also deserve care?
Although it was only for a moment, she was already very satisfied. A smile curled at the corner of her lips, and she leaned tightly against Gu Yun's shoulder: "Then Master, just give the order anytime, Thousand Years is always ready!"
This guy is actually the protagonist of an immortal cultivation tycoon novel?!
In just a few words, he had Snow Millennium completely hooked. Gu Yun was somewhat disbelieving. Logically, the female protagonists in such novels are usually gold-diggers, the kind who initially look down on the protagonist, then get overwhelmed by a barrage of treasures, and finally completely succumb to the protagonist's system power.
This was also why Gu Yun initially only let Snow Millennium be a maid.
But now it seems, they can go a step further.
He just hoped that the owner of the Ten Thousand Times Return System would appear sooner. He was already a little impatient.
He had too many useless treasures on hand. If they could be turned into something valuable, that would be wonderful.
He wasn't like those protagonists who had to painstakingly start from scratch, slowly improving themselves through bartering. Directly getting ten thousand times return on Emperor-level or even Immortal-level treasures, just thinking about it was exciting.
As for Primordial-grade treasures, they probably couldn't be returned. If the Ten Thousand Times Return System was that formidable, then he wouldn't even think about fighting it.
"System, can you deal with other systems?"
Gu Yun still planned to take an extra layer of precaution: don't act unless absolutely necessary, and when he does, go for the kill!
Dealing with system protagonists couldn't be like before, letting them grow unchecked. Their growth trajectory was simply incalculable. Ninety-nine point nine percent of their growth was due to their systems. He had no idea what kind of changes the other party would undergo after not seeing them for a few times.
After leaving the Ancient Continent and making a trip to the Jiang family, Gu Yun would immediately go find this system protagonist.
Just as Gu Yun was brainstorming, the young woman in his arms was also brainstorming.
She looked at Snow Millennium with immense shock, almost questioning her own life.
No, you're competing even with this?!
"No... are you serious?!"
Her voice rose a few octaves: "You do whatever he tells you to do? You are Snow Millennium, known as the number one female sword immortal of the younger generation!"
"If Hantian Sword Sect knew you were so unpromising, running off to be a maid for this scoundrel, wouldn't they be so angry they'd explode on the spot and spiral into the sky?!"
Snow Millennium: "So what?"
"Only Master can help Thousand Years get revenge, so all of Thousand Years belongs to Master. As long as Master desires, Thousand Years can offer anything!"
"..."
Shangguan Zhiyue was momentarily speechless.
She didn't know what hatred the other party was talking about, because she had no chance to consider it.
Gu Yun held her body very tightly, his dangerous eyes fixed on her, a chilling smile on his lips: "Senior Sister Shangguan, may I consider you to be sowing discord?"
"N-No..."
Shangguan Zhiyue felt her fate being controlled, and she almost jumped up.
But she was held tightly by Gu Yun, so she could only maintain a slight trembling of her body, her face flushed with embarrassment.
"I didn't..."
She was about to cry. Gu Yun, that big bad guy, would just go for it without a word, and this time she clearly saw a recording stone slowly floating nearby, which made her even more afraid to move or speak carelessly.
"Next time you make a mistake, it won't be this simple."
Gu Yun pushed Shangguan Zhiyue back and forth, speaking with a smile.
"I-I know."
Shangguan Zhiyue bit her lower lip, agreeing reluctantly.
Just then, the spiritual energy of the Spirit Spring suddenly fluctuated violently, ripples spreading across the water's surface. Dense spiritual energy surged from the top of the waterfall, and the entire spring was enveloped in a shimmering glow.
"Spiritual Energy Tide!!"
Shangguan Zhiyue seemed to have found a lifeline, and she also remembered the purpose of their coming here. She was clearly here to cultivate, but somehow she had ended up in her current state.
She eagerly wanted to get off Gu Yun. Such immense spiritual energy, combined with the Dragon Emperor Inheritance she had previously obtained, could directly help her physical body break through to the Quasi-Saint realm. So she said urgently: "Gu Yun, let's stop fooling around. A Spiritual Energy Tide is a rare opportunity. Let me down."
"Who's been fooling around all this time?"
Gu Yun held Shangguan Zhiyue, unwilling to let her go easily.
"I-I'm the one fooling around, alright?"
Shangguan Zhiyue felt like she was coaxing a child, somewhat exasperated.
"Just let me down first, and I'll obey you in everything afterward!"
As she spoke, she tried to dismount, finding the saddle too uncomfortable to sit on.
"Don't rush."
Just as she was about to succeed, Gu Yun suddenly pressed her shoulder, making her obediently return to her original position.
"Gu Yun, what are you doing?!"
She impatiently looked up, almost going crazy. She had already said she would obey him in everything, what more did he want?
"Even if you let me be with Snow Millennium, I've already agreed~~~"
"Please, just let me down."
Shangguan Zhiyue looked aggrieved, it was hard to imagine such a wronged expression on such a heroic and pretty face.
But Gu Yun made no move, only curving his lips into a smile: "You woman, you really don't know a good person's intentions."
"While the Spiritual Energy Tide is good, how much efficiency do you think you can gain by absorbing it alone?"
"Then what do you suggest? I can only rely on myself."
Shangguan Zhiyue said, speechless. If she had a good method, she would have used it already.
Gu Yun gave her a meaningful look: "You truly can't think of a good method?"
Shangguan Zhiyue: "..."
She suddenly had a bad feeling.
So she asked tentatively: "Are you talking about... Myriad Transformation Power?"
"Exactly, you got it right, there's a reward!"
Gu Yun snapped his fingers and held Shangguan Zhiyue even tighter.
"No... your Myriad Transformation Body to me..."
Shangguan Zhiyue, held by Gu Yun and lifted into the air, was still thinking about the physique problem, and then...
"You..."
Shangguan Zhiyue cried out in pain, about to curse.
Even Snow Millennium's lips twitched slightly, feeling a bit sorry for Shangguan Zhiyue. Although she didn't remember if she had eaten pork, she had indeed vaguely seen what pork looked like.
Shangguan Zhiyue's figure was already quite developed, but it was still a bit of a stretch—
Just at this critical moment, all three heard sounds coming from outside the waterfall. Shangguan Zhiyue had no choice but to swallow the expletive that was about to escape her lips. Although this waterfall could block spiritual aura, she didn't know if it blocked sound!
She dared not test that now!
She could only stare at Gu Yun with wide, round eyes, glaring fiercely, but the latter simply went his own way, tightening his embrace around Shangguan Zhiyue a few more times.
Outside the waterfall, a series of hurried footsteps grew closer, accompanied by several familiar voices—
"Wow, Sister Qingyan, there's a Spirit Spring here!!"
Shangguan Zhiyue stiffened all over, her face instantly turning pale.
This was Lin Ziyi's voice, so the other person must be—
As expected, another calm voice followed: "Lin Ziyi, this place should be a good spot for body cultivation!"
"It's perfect since both you and I are at a crucial stage of breaking through to the Quasi-Saint realm."
Fang Qingyan!
Shangguan Zhiyue almost cried out in surprise, but she still covered her mouth.
"It's Qingyan and Lin Ziyi, what a coincidence."
Gu Yun smiled at Shangguan Zhiyue and asked, "Do you want to go out and see?"
"They're all your good sisters."
Shangguan Zhiyue quickly shook her head, her eyes full of pleading.
If Qingyan saw her in her current predicament, it would be worse than death.
"No~~~"
She blinked her eyes, conveying the message.
"Sister Qingyan, let's go to the bottom of the waterfall. The tempering effect there should be the best."
At this moment, Lin Ziyi's voice rang out again.
Shangguan Zhiyue was rigid all over, incredibly nervous.
Gu Yun, however, chuckled mischievously and leaned into her ear: "That won't do. I can't hide it from Qingyan. I've missed her dearly after such a long separation..."
"No, good, good brother, please!!!"
Shangguan Zhiyue quickly leaned forward, using her apples to block Gu Yun's mouth, and whispered in his ear.