The Exquisite Seven-Aperture Body

Gu Qingfeng's thoughts stirred, and his perception instantly enveloped the entire Qing Realm. Soon, he locked onto Shang Xinyan's location and teleported there in an instant.

Upon arrival, Gu Qingfeng nearly exploded with rage.

Because he saw Shang Xinyan nestled in the arms of a strange man, weeping.

And that man was ridiculously handsome!

Damn it!

Gu Qingfeng was about to lose control, but then he froze.

Wait... this man bore some resemblance to Shang Xinyan.

Holy crap!

Could this be my father-in-law?!

Back when he had rescued Shang Aobai in the Qing Realm, the man had been disheveled and covered in blood, making it impossible to recognize his face.

With this in mind, Gu Qingfeng cautiously stepped forward.

Shang Xinyan, a powerhouse at the Divine Soul Realm, immediately sensed the approaching footsteps and turned her head. Her tear-streaked face went slack with shock.

Then, overwhelming joy engulfed her. Her already brimming tears overflowed, crystalline droplets silently tracing down her flawless, jade-like cheeks.

"Husband!"

A heart-wrenching cry escaped Shang Xinyan's lips.

The next moment, Gu Qingfeng felt the warmth of her delicate body press against him, her fragrant scent filling his senses as his robes dampened from her tears.

"Wuu... Husband, you're finally back. I was so afraid I'd never see you again..."

Feeling the depth of her love, Gu Qingfeng gently soothed her.

They held each other for a long time, whispering reassurances until Shang Xinyan finally stopped crying.

In the days Gu Qingfeng had been gone, she had lived in constant fear and sorrow, her heart heavy with worry.

From her father, she had learned of Gu Qingfeng's deeds in the upper realm. While moved, she couldn't shake her anxiety.

Shang Xinyan knew her husband had done too much for her—he didn’t want her risking danger in the upper realm, yet he refused to abandon her father. So he had gone alone.

All of it... he had done in secret. Silently annihilating the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom, venturing into the upper realm alone—what kind of life-and-death trials had he endured? Shang Xinyan couldn’t bear to imagine.

Every time she thought of it, her heart twisted in agony.

Only when her father returned did she finally understand what Gu Qingfeng had meant when he said, "Leave everything to me."

From that moment on, Shang Xinyan wept daily, desperate to go to the upper realm and find Gu Qingfeng. But with the passage sealed, it was impossible.

Later, as more people learned of the situation, some even suggested severing the passage permanently—to ensure the Qing Realm's safety, even if it meant sacrificing personal bonds for the greater good.

And then... Shang Xinyan killed them.

Including Wei Guyun.

......

An incense stick’s time later.

Gu Qingfeng briefly explained how he had become the Heavenly Dao Sovereign of the Qing Realm, ensuring its safety from the Holy Clan’s threats, along with snippets of his recent experiences.

Throughout, Shang Xinyan gazed at him with boundless affection, hanging onto his every word as if nothing else in the world mattered.

Even when he mentioned becoming the Heavenly Dao Sovereign, her reaction paled in comparison to the sheer joy of seeing him alive.

During this time, Gu Qingfeng also confirmed the identity of the unfamiliar man—his father-in-law, Shang Aobai.

Thankfully, he hadn’t acted rashly and killed him on the spot. Otherwise... Shang Xinyan’s story would have taken a dark turn: The Tale of How I Married My Father’s Killer.

The three of them talked for a long while...

Eventually, Shang Aobai tactfully excused himself, leaving the couple to their intimate reunion.

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Happy times were always fleeting.

Time slipped away like a white steed flashing past a crack—before they knew it, three days had passed.

......

On this day, Gu Qingfeng prepared to bid Shang Xinyan farewell and return to the upper realm, believing the barbarian tribes would have retreated by now.

"Xinyan, wait for me to establish a foothold in the Cangming Realm. Then I’ll bring you up."

"Husband... must you go?"

Gu Qingfeng smiled, gently stroking her hair. "Now that I control the Qing Realm’s Heavenly Dao, its cultivation limits are tied to my own strength. For you all to break through to the Divine Core Realm here, I must first reach it myself. So the Cangming Realm is necessary."

"Husband, as long as I’m with you, even staying at the Divine Soul Realm is fine."

"Silly girl, how long does the Divine Soul Realm’s lifespan last? Your husband’s goal is to be with you forever as immortal companions. If love between both sides can last for aye, why need they stay together night and day?"

Shang Xinyan softly repeated the poetic line, enchanted by its beauty, her heart swayed.

"Then let me go with you."

Gu Qingfeng shook his head. "The Cangming Realm is filled with formidable experts. Wait until I’ve secured our position there first. With the Qing Realm as my anchor, I can return anytime if danger arises. But you wouldn’t have that safety."

Shang Xinyan’s heart ached. She knew the gap between their strengths had grown too wide—she was becoming a burden. In the upper realm, she wouldn’t be able to help him and might even hold him back.

"Don’t worry, it’s not like I’m leaving forever. With my control over the Heavenly Dao, I can return whenever I wish."

Shang Xinyan brightened at this, nodding firmly while secretly vowing to train harder and become stronger for him.

After comforting his wife, Shang Aobai called Gu Qingfeng aside.

"Take this."

From his body, Shang Aobai withdrew a radiant, multicolored orb and handed it to Gu Qingfeng.

Gu Qingfeng’s eyes widened. "This is... the essence of the Seven Orifices Exquisite Body?! Father-in-law, what are you—?"

"During my imprisonment by the Holy Clan, my path was ruined by repeated injuries. The Seven Orifices Exquisite Body is wasted on me now. You’ll need it in the upper realm."

"Father-in-law, don’t worry about your cultivation path. As the Heavenly Dao Sovereign, I can restore it for you."

Shang Aobai shook his head. "My greatest wish was to save the human race of the Qing Realm. Now that it’s fulfilled, I have no other desires but to live out my days in peace. Since you plan to venture into the Cangming Realm, this will aid you. Take it—for my peace of mind, and Xinyan’s."

Without another word, Shang Aobai pressed the essence into Gu Qingfeng’s hands and walked away.

Gu Qingfeng stared at the glowing orb in silence for a long time.

Shang Aobai had given him the two most precious things in his life.

One was Shang Xinyan...

The other, the Seven Orifices Exquisite Body...