Chapter 19: Sending Off the Elixir, Accidentally Meeting Wang Yu!

Meeting Liu Qingqing's expectant and curious gaze, Gu Changge pondered for a moment.

"Exactly why this is the case, it's difficult for me to explain clearly to you."

"In short, some changes have occurred in recent days that have completely transformed my Root Bone."

"Now, my Root Bone is probably... similar to yours."

Gu Changge felt that since they were about to become a Daoist couple, and since he was completely satisfied with Liu Qingqing both in appearance and character, there was naturally no need to hide anything from her.

After all, the change in his Root Bone was definitely not something that could be kept secret, as the Family Head was already aware of his transformation.

And he could not possibly hide his Realm for the rest of his life.

"Similar to me!?"

Liu Qingqing opened her mouth in surprise, her pretty face filled with shock.

Her Root Bone and talent were considered rare in the Northern Domain once in a century!

And him, someone whose talent was initially not even sufficient for cultivation, was now as good as hers?

"In any case, this is not a temporary enhancement obtained through some Secret Technique."

Seeing such an expression on her, Gu Changge dared not mention that his current Root Bone was actually even better than hers.

Otherwise, Miss Liu might not be able to accept it!

"No wonder—if your talent is indeed like mine, taking a Soul-Shaping Pill along with some other Elixirs, such a rapid breakthrough wouldn't be surprising."

Liu Qingqing calmed down remarkably fast.

Inside, she felt inexplicably happy for him.

"Um... about the Soul-Shaping Pill, I actually didn't use it."

"I asked you to come out today mainly to return the Elixir to you."

Gu Changge stroked his chin, pretending to summon Spiritual Energy to retrieve something from the Space Ring, but he actually took out the Soul-Shaping Pill and the Auxiliary Elixirs collected by his uncle directly from the System Space and placed them all on the table.

"..."

Looking at the familiar Jade Bottle, Liu Qingqing opened her mouth and then fell silent.

Without using the Soul-Shaping Pill, how did he achieve such a breakthrough so quickly?

"The Elixir is a token of my gratitude, even though you can now cultivate, these Elixirs can still help you advance further."

"And... if you have not taken the Soul-Shaping Pill, how did you reach your current Realm?"

Despite the preciousness of the Elixir, Liu Qingqing shook her head and firmly refused.

She had only given Gu Changge one Soul-Shaping Pill, but now he was not only returning that but had even prepared Auxiliary Elixirs for her!

This made her feel even more touched and also more curious about how the young man in front of her had achieved it.

"Let me tell you the truth."

"My family gave me a Soul-Shaping Pill, which I have taken already, and my current Realm is a result of that."

"As for this one, taking it further would only yield twenty percent effectiveness, which would be too wasteful!"

Gu Changge helplessly shook his head and spread his hands as he spoke.

Hearing his words, Liu Qingqing did not harbor any doubt.

This explanation seemed much more sensible, and she could understand it now.

"You can exchange these Elixirs for other Cultivation Resources to fill the gap from the eighteen years you couldn't cultivate..."

Even so, she had no intention of keeping the Soul-Shaping Pill.

"This Soul-Shaping Pill is also quite valuable to you, especially now that competing for the position of Heavenly Cold Sect Saintess is not going to be easy."

"Take the Elixir and use it sooner, become the Heavenly Cold Sect Saintess, and then this Young Master will also have a support when he goes out, won't he?"

Gu Changge did not expect her to be so stubborn and spoke earnestly.

After talking for quite a while, Liu Qingqing finally agreed to accept the Soul-Shaping Pill, but she felt very melancholy; she had offered up the Soul-Shaping Pill intending to clear her debt of gratitude, but now not only had the Soul-Shaping Pill returned, she had also received many Auxiliary Elixirs from Gu Changge, making her debt even greater!

"Don't worry, once I become the Heavenly Cold Sect Saintess, I will repay you doubly," Liu Qingqing earnestly looked at the young man before her and sincerely said.

"What are you saying?"

"We are about to become Daoist couple, one family, so why speak of repaying favors?"

"Rest assured, it's just a Heavenly Rank Elixir. Now that I can cultivate, I'll let you use Heavenly Rank Elixirs like food in the future!"

Gu Changge asserted this grandly with a wave of his hand.

These words caused Liu Qingqing's face to blush slightly. They weren't even married yet, and he was already calling her wife...

"But..." she wanted to say something more.

However, Gu Changge raised his hand to interrupt her. "Do you really feel you must repay this debt?"

Liu Qingqing nodded seriously.

"Then... let's consider it owed for now."

Gu Changge thought about it and could only say casually.

Yet he vaguely felt that this owed commitment might significantly aid him.

Now that he had understood the system's function, he knew he couldn't have just one Daoist partner if he wanted to maximize its effects!

Just by binding with Liu Qingqing alone, he had already received immense benefits, but if he could add another...

Of course, while considering marriage, he had his notions. Although he could vastly expand his harem to gain benefits, that wasn't what he desired!

With the system, his future was destined to be extraordinary, and he should be more discerning in choosing his Daoist partner!

Just as they were about to leave, a voice reached them, simultaneously breaking through the sound-isolating array Liu Qingqing had set.

"Junior Sister, I didn't expect to meet you here, what a coincidence."

Wang Yu's figure hovered outside the window, his face carrying a friendly smile as he looked towards Liu Qingqing.

His gaze also swept over Gu Changge, unable to touch him—unless Gu Changge chose to reveal himself, Wang Yu naturally couldn't sense any hint of his cultivation realm.

Plus, seeing those elixirs on the table, he almost figured it out— this was the good-for-nothing from the Gu Family who couldn't cultivate!

"Senior Brother Wang, you came here too?"

Liu Qingqing stood up and slightly bowed, asking expressionlessly.

"I came mainly because I was worried about you being tricked by villains!"

"The Sect has already received word that your Soul-Shaping Pill was swindled away!"

"But fortunately, it seems I've arrived just in time."

Wang Yu's smile remained, and he breathed a sigh of relief seeing the Elixir Bottle on the table—he hadn't expected to arrive in time to prevent the waste of a Heavenly Rank Elixir!

"Why would Senior Brother say such a thing?"

"These elixirs were all gifts from Young Master Gu. Whom, may I ask, is the villain Senior Brother speaks of?"

Liu Qingqing frowned slightly, quite displeased with his implication that Gu Changge was the villain.

"Haha, so it's like that, then it's just my misunderstanding."

"That must be Young Master Gu, indeed a remarkable presence."

"Unfortunately..."

"The world is cruel, but young brother, you don't have to take it to heart too much; having the Gu Family name, living an ordinary life might not be a bad thing for you."

Wang Yu didn't believe these elixirs were intended for Liu Qingqing by the Gu Family but took it that she was covering for Gu Changge.

However, seeing that Junior Sister Liu had already furrowed her brow, he didn't expose the matter and simply extended his hand to Gu Changge with a smile.

"Since you are the genius of the Heavenly Cold Sect, please return with us."

Gu Changge merely bowed his hands and avoided physical contact, speaking as he immediately grabbed Liu Qingqing's wrist and headed outside from the building.

Leaving Wang Yu hanging by the window, a sinister gleam flashed through his eyes, and his extended hand clenched tightly.

As Gu Changge left the private room, he subtly used a stream of spiritual energy to silently slide the Gu Family Jade Token off his waist...

At the same time, he used spiritual energy to control the second-order Demon Beast, the Green Bamboo Snake, hiding it in the corner of the room. With a mere thought, he could disperse the snake's spiritual energy and set it free!

The good-for-nothing of the Gu Family... he dared to refute even his face, but no matter, he wouldn't live to see another day!

And by then, he would be within the Gu Family, having sufficient alibi; even if the Gu Family suspected him, they wouldn't dare do anything to him, a Prince!

Having completed these preparations, he pretended as if nothing had happened and descended from the air. Just in time, he saw the two leaving the building, cordially going up to them and inquiring how Junior Sister Liu had been these days, adopting an utterly obsequious demeanor!