Chapter 20: Purple Demon Eyes

"When did you make so much money, just from forging?" The evening sky was clear, and the soul-guided streetlights illuminated the path ahead.

Faced with Yali's question, Gu You acted mysteriously. "Take a guess."

"Tch!"

Finally free. Gu You loosened his shoulders. So much had happened today. He straightened his collar, where a shining four-and-a-half-star badge gleamed. As he walked along the shore of Sea God Lake, he noticed a familiar figure.

Na'er?

What was she doing here? Gu You was puzzled. Could it be that after seeing his martial soul today, this Silver Dragon King's counterpart had a mental breakdown?

Thud!

Nana was startled and turned to see Gu You plopping down beside her. She had been idly kicking the lake water, but now she stopped.

"Are you an orphan too?" Gu You decided to keep playing his role.

"Mm." Her voice was light and ethereal, devoid of emotion.

Gu You glanced at her from the side, and time seemed to freeze. Na'er was truly beautiful. The silver moonlight complemented her silver hair, reflecting off the Sea God Lake water, making her look even more ethereal. She was pure, the embodiment of natural beauty, as if no girl in the world could compare to the one before him.

"I don't know what you've been through, but it's better to let go. There's no need to be sorrowful over tragic experiences. If you were a little more cheerful and mischievous, wouldn't that be great?" Gu You spoke gently.

Forget? Could she really forget? Everything she had experienced with him…

Tears started falling from Na'er's eyes.

"You..." Gu You hesitated, unsure of what to say.

"Don't be like this! I don't know how to comfort girls. How about this—I'll take you to eat something delicious tomorrow, even if it empties my wallet!" Gu You panicked.

But Na'er cried even harder.

Nice!

Gu You was speechless inside. But thinking back, his words had indeed touched a sore spot.

The continuous sound of sobbing... In the midst of it, Gu You faintly heard the words "brother."

Thinking back to the original story, it was quite tragic...

"Na'er, if you keep this up, your brother will be sad." Gu You played his trump card.

As expected, Nana paused and let out a soft "Mm."

Got her!

A little love-struck girl dared to compete with him, Gu You? How bold!

The alarm clock rang. Gu You stretched lazily. He had slept really well. Opening the window, he was greeted by a surge of dense life energy. He was staying inside the Sea God Pavilion, in a residence that Yali had arranged for him. It was close to the Golden Tree, making it an excellent place for cultivation.

As he waited for the sunrise, Gu You decided to try cultivating the Purple Demon Eyes. The original story had some descriptions of its cultivation, and the boost it provided to spiritual power was simply absurd. Gu You intended to learn it secretly. It was a bit unethical, but he figured he'd give it a try. If it worked, great; if not, no big deal.

Every morning, before the sun rises, a faint band of light appears in the eastern sky. With it comes a trace of purple energy, which is the key to cultivating the Purple Demon Eyes.

Soft, cool strands of purple mist slowly flowed into Gu You's facial acupoints. Immediately, he felt as if his whole face had been cleansed by a fresh spring, indescribably refreshing. His eyes, in particular, became clearer under the nourishment of this cool airflow. Everything in the distance became sharper.

Recalling the original method of channeling soul power to his face, he attempted it bit by bit.

At that moment, far on the horizon, the faint band of light appeared, and the purple energy reached its peak.

Suddenly, Gu You felt the purple energy magnify in his pupils. Then, a warm sensation filled his eyes. Tears instinctively welled up but did not fall. Instead, under the guidance of his soul power, they circled his eyes, moisturizing them. It was incredibly soothing. That warmth gradually seeped into his pupils, integrating into the depths of his vision.

The purple energy came quickly and disappeared just as fast. As the sun rose, Gu You realized an hour had passed.

As expected of a Tang Sect secret art—it was impressive. Supposedly, once mastered, it even granted X-ray vision...

Having successfully tried it out, Gu You knew he couldn't openly use the Purple Demon Eyes. If discovered, he'd be doomed. But paired with his second soul skill, which also emitted a purple glow, maybe no one would notice?

As for Mysterious Heaven Technique, he had no intention of cultivating it. He was genuinely afraid of getting tangled with Tang San. That "You have already chosen the path of death" line? No thanks.

"You're here," Yun Ming said calmly when he saw Gu You.

"Mm." Gu You nodded. The whole family was neatly assembled, no one missing. Na'er was still nestled in Yali's arms. As expected—women always like new things and forget the old.

"I heard from Yali about the hostility between your and Nana's martial souls. Sit face-to-face and meditate. Let me examine the situation," Yun Ming instructed.

Gu You nodded and looked at Nana. She seemed much better today—at least she wasn't avoiding him.

"Release your martial souls."

Sitting across from each other, Gu You naturally gazed at Nana, but she, being a shy girl, didn't dare meet his eyes. If one looked closely, they'd notice a faint blush on her cheeks.

The martial souls were released. Instantly, two massive auras clashed.

Gu You was startled—he could feel that Na'er's aura was being suppressed by his own. If he didn't withdraw quickly, with his destructive ultimate attribute, he might actually cause her body to explode. But if he held back, he himself would be injured. After all, he couldn't withstand such a massive elemental backlash.

Yet, with Yali present, Gu You decided to take the hit. If he didn't withdraw and something went wrong, it would be a disaster. As an older brother, he should let his younger sister win.

Yun Ming's eyes suddenly widened.

Not good!

This hostility wasn't just ordinary—it was like the hatred between two original beings. If that was the case, it couldn't be eliminated. If it was merely inherited hostility, there would be methods to resolve it.

But Yun Ming couldn't understand—how could such a strong inherent hostility appear in two successors? This was beyond ridiculous.

Gu You was sent flying instantly. Na'er snapped out of her daze, her gaze clouded with confusion as she looked toward Gu You.

As the dust settled, Yun Ming walked over, carrying Gu You, who was smoking from the impact.

Yali, though concerned, waited until healing was complete before reacting. The Praying Angel Martial Soul was released, and her third and sixth soul rings lit up instantly. Gu You's injuries were completely erased in moments.

"You should be thanking your brother. If he hadn't forcibly suppressed his own aura, you would have been the one hurt," Yun Ming said coldly.

Na'er trembled slightly. She wanted to say something, but it felt like something was blocking her throat, preventing her from speaking.

(End of Chapter)