Chapter 24: A Profligate Son? Purely Wronged!

"Wife, has your secluded cultivation been going smoothly?"

Gu Changge, amidst the murderous stares of the Heavenly Cold Sect, nonchalantly waved his hand with a smile.

Seeing his arrival, Liu Qingqing walked over to him, ignoring Wang Yu who stood beside her.

"With the help of the Soul-Shaping Pill and those elixirs you provided, I've reached the Perfection of the Reach Profound Realm."

Liu Qingqing wasn't sure whether everyone in the Heavenly Cold Sect, other than the elders, was clear about the news regarding the Soul-Shaping Pill.

Therefore, she specifically brought it up in front of everyone.

"My wife is truly formidable!" Gu Changge didn't skimp on his thumbs-up compliment.

The disciples of the Heavenly Cold Sect, upon hearing this, couldn't help but curl their lips. This guy's compliment wasn't quite on point, merely stating 'formidable'...

Right?

Senior Sister, why do you look somewhat embarrassed!?

If I'm not mistaken, Senior Sister must be blushing!

What's wrong here!?

Their previous sincere praises, even when Senior Brother Wang and the Elder complimented Senior Sister Liu, she remained expressionless.

"You haven't been slacking these days, have you?"

Liu Qingqing's momentary blush was primarily because of his nickname for her—directly calling her "wife" in front of the many people of the Heavenly Cold Sect made it hard for her to adjust instantly.

"Of course not, I didn't disappoint my wife, I've already broken through to the Sky-controlling Realm."

"Ah..."

"Indeed, cultivation is not that simple. Half a month has passed and I've still not reached the Mid-Stage of the Sky-controlling Realm."

"With my pitifully poor talent, do I really have a chance to make it across?"

Gu Changge looked melancholic with a seventy-degree upward gaze at the sky, hands clasped behind his back, his tone deliberately old and wisened.

"Sky-controlling Realm!?"

"No, how long has he been cultivating!?"

"Not even a month has passed, right? He's reached the Sky-controlling Realm already?"

"What a joke, it took me a whole nine years to cultivate to the Sky-controlling Realm!"

"Even for Senior Sister Liu, it probably also took about three or four years from the start of her cultivation to reach the Sky-controlling Realm!"

The disciples of the Heavenly Cold Sect were nearly popping their eyeballs out, not quite believing his words.

Meanwhile, the Sixth Elder, thoughtfully glancing at him, didn't really doubt his breakthrough to the Sky-controlling Realm.

However, his thoughts were similar to those of Gu Zhan; this youngster must have had a stroke of incredible luck, probably noticed by some old monster from the Gu Family's Back Mountain whose lifespan is nearly ended. This is a case of forcibly transmitting powers!

"..."

"It's good that this is within the Gu Family, but still, it's better not to talk like this outside; it can easily provoke public anger."

Liu Qingqing opened her mouth, silent for a long while, unable to tell whether he was serious or just vaunting, but she couldn't help speaking up to remind him.

Not even a month into the Sky-controlling Realm, and still not satisfied?

Couldn't even break through to the Mid-Stage of the Sky-controlling Realm in half a month, is this something that can even be said!?

If he really maintained this pace of breakthroughs, wouldn't he become a Great Cultivator of the Heavenly Gate Realm in just three to five years?

But obviously, that's impossible...

"Hehe..."

"It was just a fortunate breakthrough, my wife has broken through, so I couldn't exactly lag behind, could I?"

"By the way, great-grandfather asked us to come over."

"It seems someone from the Liu Family has arrived; they're discussing our marriage in a few days."

Gu Changge subtly laughed and stopped talking nonsense, redirecting to the real reason he was there.

"Huh?"

"Then let's go."

At those words, Liu Qingqing was also taken aback, but having nothing to prepare, she promptly followed Gu Changge out of the courtyard.

Only leaving behind the disciples of the Heavenly Cold Sect, all exchanging glances, still wondering whether his claim about the Sky-controlling Realm was true or false.

The Elder didn't explain much further; since this youngster hadn't taken the Soul-Shaping Pill and yet had such a rapid breakthrough, the only explanation could be some dying old monster of the Gu Family, but such conjecture was not to be carelessly voiced within the Gu Family.

If that old monster hears this, the consequences might be quite severe.

"Here comes the opportunity..."

Wang Yu watched the two leave. As a prince, he had seen more than those disciples of lower realms and could similarly deduce the same conclusion as the Sixth Elder!

The breakthrough of Gu Changge to the Sky-controlling Realm wouldn't infuriate him; rather, he felt somewhat excited.

This was huge news!

One of the old monsters from the Gu Family might be nearing the end of his lifespan. This news needed to be sent back to Imperial City quickly!

But he definitely couldn't send the message within the Gu Family...

He needed to find an opportunity to leave the Gu Family!

...

Walking in the inner court of the Gu Family, Liu Qingqing hesitated for a long time but couldn't help but speak up to remind, "Cultivation isn't just about breakthroughs; the foundation is also very important."

"If you're chasing my realm and thus pursuing fast breakthroughs, an unstable foundation,"

"will affect your future potential and even make you one of the weakest among those in the same realm, which isn't good."

Hearing this, Gu Changge smiled. He didn't need to worry about his foundation at all.

Every time he used the cultivation results from his Daoist Couple, it was without any side effects; his foundation could be said to be perfect.

It was much better than his own active cultivation!

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

"My wife is showing concern for me..."

Gu Changge spoke while still not forgetting to tease a little.

"..."

"We're not married yet."

After mulling over for a long time, Liu Qingqing could only come up with this response, yet she dared not meet his gaze.

"Hey, whether it's one day sooner or one day later."

"You don't plan to break off the engagement now, do you?"

Gu Changge spread his hands, appearing very cheeky.

"Of course not," Liu Qingqing blinked and said seriously.

"Cough, since that's not the case."

"How about you call me 'husband' and see?"

"I assure you it's worth it; husband has a great opport... chance for you!"

Recalling the Reach Profound Realm Sudden Enlightenment Pill he still had in his System Space, he suddenly raised his eyebrows and said.

However, his heavy breathing was indeed a bit scary.

Liu Qingqing rolled her eyes at him and quickened her pace, not responding to his words.

"I hadn't expected my wife to be quite so conservative, tsk tsk..."

"It looks like this great opport... chance will have to wait until our wedding night to let my wife try."

Gu Changge indifferently curled his lips and muttered quietly behind her.

Yet he didn't notice the ahead-walking Liu Qingqing's pretty face turning red, her earlobes seemingly so red they might bleed.

Though inexperienced in matters between men and women, how could she not hear what this guy was implying!

A flirtatious rogue!

Had it been someone else saying this to her, she might have drawn her sword on the spot!

However, at this moment, she was too nervous. The wedding night, she had already told Gu Changge that due to her special Cultivation Technique, she couldn't engage in acts of men and women.

He wouldn't truly want to...

Should she agree?

Thinking this way, she felt both embarrassed and angry, having completely forgotten that her initial purpose in coming to the Gu Family and getting married was just to prevent Gu Changge from being ridiculed, not really to become his Daoist Couple!

Unfortunately, Gu Changge didn't know what she was thinking.

Otherwise, he would surely cry out in resentment. He really did have a great opportunity!

Doesn't Sudden Enlightenment count as a great opportunity? How could his wife think otherwise!