Chapter 10 Changing Address to Husband, So Easy to Flirt?

"Enough, the younger generation has its own fortunes; asking too much is pointless. After all, he is a descendent of the Gu Family, the farther he can go, the better."

After a brief moment of contemplation, Gu Zhan suppressed the doubts in his heart.

Having another member of the direct lineage with great talent was naturally advantageous and harmless.

"The Liu Family has replied. The marriage is set for half a month from now."

"However, given you two's special situation, we won't make a big fuss about it; we'll just wrap it up in the Inner Court of our Gu Family."

"Do you two have any objections?"

Gu Zhan looked toward Liu Qingqing and asked in an even tone.

Compared to their first meeting, the situation had completely reversed.

At that time, he mistakenly thought this girl was coming to call off the engagement, and he hadn't given her the slightest bit of courtesy. If it weren't for the relationship with the Liu Family, a stern lesson wouldn't have been out of the question.

But now...

This really is a good child, not only did she not break off the engagement, but she even brought Changge a Soul-Shaping Pill!

The preciousness of a Heavenly Rank Elixir was such that, although the Gu Family could obtain it, they would not spend it on Gu Changge, who was merely meant to break free from the status of a mortal. The family likewise had other descendants who needed resources. As for Gu Sanfeng's own monthly allowance of Spirit Stones to trade for it, there was no issue, and Gu Zhan was willing to offer any help within his capacity.

Liu Qingqing didn't rush to respond upon hearing Gu Zhan's words; instead, she cast an inquiring look towards Gu Changge.

She herself didn't mind; her visit to the Gu Family was to spare Gu Changge further humiliation.

"No objections," Gu Changge directly replied with a cupped fist salute.

Gu Sanfeng, standing to the side, found it astonishing. This young girl was truly agreeable; not only was she willing to become Daoist Couple with this brat, but she was also considerate in her decisions, always seeking the young man's opinions.

Excellent, most excellent!

He couldn't fathom where this lad got such good fortune!

"If that's the case, then it's decided."

"The items needed for the marriage will be prepared by the Gu Family."

Seeing neither had objections, Gu Zhan didn't linger on the subject. Instead, he looked meaningfully at Liu Qingqing and said with a light smile, "Now that Changge can cultivate, but the Gu Family doesn't have a suitable mentor for him at the moment, so... you two can spend the time to communicate more..."

"I'm not too busy recently," Gu Sanfeng chimed in without thinking, as he was overjoyed that his great nephew could finally cultivate.

"No, you are busy."

"We need to prepare for Changge's marriage."

"Family Head, we will take our leave now."

"Go..." Gu Yixiao, reacting to his third brother's words, twitched the corners of his eyes; this old singleton didn't know squat—why was he trying to take on tasks at this time!

Before Yixiao could respond, he promptly saluted the Family Head with a cupped fist, taking the lead in walking out.

Liu Qingqing did not dwell on these matters and nodded calmly, "It should be so."

"Then you young people communicate more, you may leave now," Gu Zhan said with a pleased smile. With a wave of his hand, he dismissed them, and then bent over his desk to tend to the family affairs.

As the two of them took their leave and walked away, Gu Zhan looked up at their departing figures, shoulders side by side, and smirked.

"Now Changge can cultivate as well, and his talent is not inferior to Miss Liu's."

"Quite a match they make."

"I only wonder which Ancestor did this; such an act is truly against the heavens..."

Gu Zhan murmured to himself, looking through the door frame toward the direction of the Back Mountain, where the old Ancestors of the Gu Family in seclusion lay—the true backbone of the Gu Family.

Being the Family Head, he too lacked the privilege to meet with the Ancestor, unless the survival of the Gu Family was at stake. Otherwise, the Ancestor wouldn't easily come out from seclusion, unwilling to waste their already scarce lifespan on trivial matters.

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"Your first time practicing cultivation and you reached the fifth level of the Qi Condensation Realm, which is quite impressive."

"However, the path of cultivation is like rowing against the current, if you do not advance, you will fall back."

"You mustn't be lazy in the future."

As they walked through the Gu Family's Inner Court, it was Liu Qingqing who first broke the silence,

"Of course, the same goes for you." Gu Changge nodded in agreement but couldn't help adding in his mind, 'As long as you're not lazy, wife.'

Hearing his response made Liu Qingqing's step falter,

And she couldn't help but show a hint of a smile.

This guy was quite amusing. She was reminding him not to be lazy, and he had turned it around on her.

One should know that in the Heavenly Cold Sect, she was famously known as an aficionado of seclusion. Since the time she had been accepted into the Sect, coming to the Gu Family counted as her first descent from the mountain. She usually resided in the Seclusion Room, collecting resources and doing nothing else.

"If you have any questions about cultivation during this time, you can feel free to ask me."

Before long, they were nearing the courtyard residences arranged for the Heavenly Cold Sect, and Liu Qingqing stopped to speak earnestly.

Gu Changge nodded and smiled, "Thank you," he said.

"Our chatting like this… isn't it a bit inappropriate?" Liu Qingqing blurted out, unable to help herself after hearing such a formal and polite response,

After all, they were nominally Daoist Couple now, with only a month until their marriage.

"Indeed it is, so maybe you should just call me 'Husband' from now on."

Gu Changge stroked his chin as if pondering seriously, then looked into her eyes before expressing such a suggestion after a long while.

Instantly, Liu Qingqing's fair skin turned a visible shade of pink with speed that could be seen with the naked eye, her earlobes especially becoming noticeably redder.

This transformation was observed by Gu Changge, leaving him stunned.

"I'm just joking; calling me Changge will do." Seeing that the mood was off, he quickly waved his hands and explained.

Hearing this, Liu Qingqing seemed to breathe a sigh of relief as if she had seriously contemplated whether to start calling him 'Husband'.

"I'll go back to cultivation now…" Unable to meet his gaze, Liu Qingqing turned around and walked towards the other courtyard.

Not until he had watched that attractive figure enter the compound,

Did Gu Changge mutter to himself with some astonishment, "Isn't it... that easy to flirt? What to do… she's kind of cute!"

Right at that moment, an elder emerged from that courtyard, one of the two accompanying Liu Qingqing from the Heavenly Cold Sect.

The words he had just spoken naturally didn't escape the ears of the Heavenly Gate Realm Elder.

The elder stood at the entrance of the courtyard, gave him a cold glance, and then returned inside.

A stark warning!

Gu Changge curled his lips, thinking that this was the Gu Family—warning him?

Who cares?

Immediately turning around, he left humming a cheerful tune; this little wife he had picked up was better than he had imagined!

And it seemed that she was a fanatic about cultivation, always seizing the moment to cultivate. Hence, he wouldn't have to worry about his own cultivation level; in a few days, he was certain to break through to the Sky-controlling Realm!

But this rapid pace of advancement was truly headache-inducing—how to explain it away...

Little did he know, Family Head Gu Zhan had already thought of all the reasoning for him in his heart...

"Qingqing, can that Gu Family boy cultivate?"

Inside the temporary residence of the Heavenly Cold Sect, the elder who had warned Gu Changge earlier frowned in confusion and asked Liu Qingqing, who was preparing to return to her room for cultivation.