But no matter what those nameless elders thought.
It was not within Gu Chengyin's consideration.
Just like an elephant would never care about what an ant thinks.
In the face of absolute power, everything is but a futile struggle.
Therefore, what Gu Chengyin was considering right now was another matter.
Educating Lin Qingyan.
Undeniably, Lin Qingyan was very clear-headed and rational.
She knew what she wanted, knew what she was doing, and knew what should and shouldn't be done.
Most of the time, she was that cold and aloof Jingzhe of the Celestial Master Mansion.
But only when it came to the matter of her inner demon.
She always caught Gu Chengyin off guard.
Impossible to guard against.
No matter where or when, she might suddenly strike.
Just like not long ago.
Jiang Qingshan and Jiang Jianli were waiting outside the hall, and they could never have imagined.
What this cold and ethereal Fairy Jingzhe was doing inside the hall.
Thinking back on it now, Gu Chengyin still found it somewhat unbelievable.
How did he manage to keep a straight face?
How did he manage to speak to Jiang Qingshan with a steady voice?
How did he manage to remain calm and unhurried under the assault of those electric currents?
He didn't know.
Gu Chengyin only knew that his composure had truly been tempered by Lin Qingyan.
And the reason Lin Qingyan was so fearless was because she was Jingzhe of the Celestial Master Mansion.
No one dared to use their divine sense to probe her.
Otherwise, it would be an offense, and the consequence would be a fight to the death.
So Jiang Qingshan and Jiang Jianli really just waited outside and did nothing else.
Even if they wanted to use their divine sense to investigate a little, it was only a thought; they would absolutely never dare to actually do it.
This was Lin Qingyan's confidence.
And her fearlessness.
Thinking of these things, Gu Chengyin felt somewhat complicated.
Well, although it was just as Lin Qingyan said—she was very happy, so she wanted to make him happy too.
But those are two separate matters.
What if Lin Qingyan became even bolder because of this, and next time did it in front of Luo Zhao?
So this trend absolutely could not be encouraged.
She must be severely educated!
Gu Chengyin stepped into the hall and followed the stairs to the second floor.
Moonlight spilled in through the carved window frames, casting mottled shadows on the ground.
By the window, Lin Qingyan sat upright and proper.
She sat there formally, her back to the top of the stairs, her posture straight and dignified.
Her cold profile looked exceptionally tranquil in the moonlight, like a fairy stepping out of a painting.
But Gu Chengyin saw at a glance that the roots of her ears were flushed red.
Paired with that cold and ethereal face, the contrast was simply immense.
Gu Chengyin walked over and sat down beside her.
Lin Qingyan did not turn her head.
She remained sitting formally, her gaze falling on the moonlight outside the window, as if she didn't know he had arrived.
But her slightly trembling eyelashes betrayed her.
Gu Chengyin fell silent for a moment, then spoke:
"Auntie, can we discuss something?"
Lin Qingyan did not turn her head, pretending to be calm as she said, "Speak."
Her voice was still cold, but her tone carried a hint of a guilty conscience.
Gu Chengyin thought for a moment, weighing his words.
"Next time, could you please get my permission before letting your inner demon out?"
He said it very tactfully, and his tone was very gentle.
The meaning was actually very clear: no more surprise attacks.
Unexpectedly, Lin Qingyan's answer came very quickly.
"Alright."
It was so straightforward that Gu Chengyin couldn't help but feel a little surprised.
Gu Chengyin quickly said, "Then it's a deal!"
Lin Qingyan gave a soft "Mm."
She still didn't turn around, still sitting formally.
But the redness at the roots of her ears became even more obvious.
A heavy stone in Gu Chengyin's heart finally fell to the ground.
As long as Lin Qingyan didn't launch surprise attacks, at least he could be mentally prepared.
Glancing at the sky outside the window, the moonlight was already slanting westward.
Gu Chengyin stood up and said casually, "It's getting late, Auntie, you should rest early..."
Before he could finish his sentence, he suddenly felt his hem tighten.
A hand grabbed hold of him.
Gu Chengyin looked down.
Lin Qingyan still hadn't turned her head, but her hand was tightly gripping the hem of his clothes.
The action carried a bit of reluctance, a bit of attachment, and a bit of...
Hesitation to speak.
Gu Chengyin asked softly, "What's wrong?"
Lin Qingyan was silent for a moment, then whispered, "The... inner demon."
Gu Chengyin blanked slightly.
Inner demon?
Wasn't it already weakened?
Gu Chengyin couldn't help but ask, "Was it not enough?"
Lin Qingyan looked out the window, the redness at the roots of her ears beginning to spread.
"I am going to break through."
Gu Chengyin looked at Lin Qingyan pulling his clothes, a thought suddenly flashing through his mind.
Could it be that Lin Qingyan wanted to...?
As if sensing what Gu Chengyin was thinking, Lin Qingyan jerked her head up.
Her normally cold face was completely flushed right now, and she hurriedly denied in a panic:
"No... not that! Don't let your imagination run wild!"
Seeing Lin Qingyan's flushed face and anxious explanation, Gu Chengyin couldn't help but smile.
He sat back down and reached out to pull Lin Qingyan into his arms.
Lin Qingyan did not resist, allowing him to hold her.
Gu Chengyin teased her on purpose, "Wasn't it just a hug? What were you thinking of, Auntie?"
At this, Lin Qingyan completely couldn't handle it anymore.
Her face turned so red it looked like it was bleeding, only lacking steam rising from her head.
Then, like an ostrich, she buried her face into Gu Chengyin's chest.
She said with a muffled voice, "You're bullying me!"
Her voice was shy and annoyed, yet carried a hint of acting spoiled.
Gu Chengyin smiled with a look of doting affection, "But I didn't say anything."
After a good while passed like this, Gu Chengyin spoke again.
"Alright, I won't tease you anymore, Auntie. What do I need to do?"
Hearing him get to the main topic, Lin Qingyan finally lifted her head from his chest.
Although her face still retained the blush from just now, her aura had recovered a bit of its coldness.
But it was exactly this that made her look even more alluring and mouth-watering.
Lin Qingyan's hands were still tightly gripping Gu Chengyin's lapels as she whispered:
"Actually, the inner demon is mostly dealt with, but aren't you able to command her?"
Gu Chengyin nodded.
Lin Qingyan continued, "So when I break through, I want you to watch over me by my side."
Gu Chengyin understood Lin Qingyan's meaning.
A realm breakthrough was a major event for any cultivator.
With the slightest carelessness, one could suffer qi deviation at best, or experience a drop in cultivation realm or even death and the dissipation of their Dao at worst.
And Lin Qingyan's situation was more complicated than an ordinary cultivator's.
She had accumulated foundations over many years, so the momentum of her breakthrough would inevitably be fierce.
She also had an inner demon that had entangled her for years, which would level up alongside her during the breakthrough.
With these two things stacked together, the slightest misstep would cause a huge problem.
Therefore, she needed Gu Chengyin by her side.
Both to protect her as a Dharma Protector and to take precautions.
To guard against the inner demon causing chaos during the breakthrough.
To be prepared so that if a problem arose, he could intervene in time.
As the master who could command the inner demon, Gu Chengyin was the greatest guarantee during her breakthrough.
Thus, Gu Chengyin did not hesitate at all and immediately agreed.
"Alright."
Just as Gu Chengyin was about to stand up, Lin Qingyan's voice rang out again:
"Chengcheng."
"Hmm?"
"You just said that letting the inner demon out requires your permission."
"Yes, what about it?"
"Then... what if I am the one who wants it?"
"Would you despise me?"
nd fell into a coma while saving his younger sister from an out-of-control car. He became a vegetable. No one knew that his consciousness had crossed into a world of cultivation. Over the course of sixty years, he began as the lowest kind of mine slave, struggling to survive amid mountains of corpses and seas of blood. By sheer chance, he eventually obtained the complete memories of a fallen Immortal King. Alchemy, medicine, formations, feng shui, physiognomy, artifact forging… Every great inheritance of the cultivation world was now his. But when he opened his eyes again, he discovered that ten full years had passed in the modern world. To pay for his treatment, his father had sold the family’s shop and house, leaving himself covered in lasting injuries and illness. His mother had cared for him day and night, and more than half of her hair had already turned white. His younger sister, who had been only fifteen back then, was now twenty-five. To help repay the family’s debts, she had been forced to lower her head and put on a smiling face in places of glittering lights and endless revelry. Only then did Chen Xuan understand that what he had lost was not merely ten years. He had lost the life his entire family was meant to have. The good news was that he had brought back the memories of an Immortal King’s entire lifetime. The bad news was that his soul had returned alone—his cultivation had not come with him. Spiritual energy was scarce, resources were depleted, and the modern world still had firearms, surveillance, capital, and laws. If he wanted to protect his family, break free from everyone’s control, and become truly invincible beneath the heavens, he would have to start all over again.
lan, the Luo family, tracked him down - along with the babies in their arms. Mo Xuan stared pensively at the paternity test results from over a dozen top institutions, both domestic and international, showing a 99.99% match between himself and the two baby girls. At 23, Mo Xuan, a doctoral student, had become the father of two three-year-old children. The kicker? The mothers weren't even the same person! He gradually realized he was being lured step by step into an elaborate trap designed by these two yandere sisters. "Be good, little Xuan. Sister's life belongs to you entirely." "Brother, if you try to run away, I'll have no choice but to tie you up." Mo Xuan: "Do whatever you want, ladies. I give up."
for mindless slaughter, this isn't for you.] My name is Ye Shu, and I'm a transmigrator. It seems I'm supposed to be the protagonist, but that feels pretty unlikely. This world has been invaded by a system. The antagonists on the other side have suddenly become pure, flawless saints. The female leads have been force-fed the so-called "original plot," making them think they've been reborn. Now, everyone thinks I'm scum. Including the old lady in my ring. And here I am, in the Monster Beast Mountain Range, braising pork. To put my situation in perspective— It's as if, the moment Xiao Yan stepped into the Monster Beast Mountain Range, the Soul Emperor already knew he would become the Flame Emperor, and Yao Lao had been turned to the enemy's side. I have nothing right now. Oh wait, that's not true. I do have a white-haired loli child-bride who's the Heavenly Dao, and her only skill is acting cute. So, tell me guys... what are my chances of making it to the end?
s + Rent Collection Wealth】 At the start, he inherited a rundown house in the urban village from his grandfather. The house had no tenants, but the moment he was diagnosed with a terminal illness, a self-proclaimed empress from the Tianxuan Continent arrived as his first tenant. Ye Chuan soon discovered that with every new tenant moving in, not only did he receive massive daily payments, but he also obtained unique items related to their backgrounds. 【Acquired Bai Qianshuang’s related item: Tiger Strength Pill—dramatically enhances physical power!】 【Acquired Bai Qianshuang’s related item: Deer Blood Pill—significantly boosts vitality!】 …… From that day on, all sorts of bizarre tenants began appearing in the house: the empress from Tianxuan Continent, an apocalyptic sorceress from the Magic Realm, a mysterious scientific girl who fell through a spacetime rift… Every single day, he received strange, powerful items and endless money. Then one day, he suddenly realized—he had become invincible. Enough, enough! Stop giving me more!
