Within a resplendent palace of the Azure Sovereign Holy Land, Gu Lingxiao rose from the bed. Lingyue, who had already awakened, held his clothes and carefully dressed him.
In truth, anyone who had mastered the art of controlling objects would not need assistance dressing.
However, after last night’s experience, Lingyue had become more sensible.
She understood that she had to properly position herself and serve Gu Lingxiao well.
“Master, the Jiang Family has come to visit today. You…”
“I will see them later.”
Gu Lingxiao could already guess why the Jiang Family had come.
Compared to that insignificant force, he was far more concerned about yesterday’s results.
Gu Lingxiao summoned his system, and several notification sounds immediately rang out.
[Ding! Congratulations, Master. You have seized Golden Finger 2 and Golden Finger 3 from the Son of Destiny Ye Han and obtained 2,000,000 Villain Points.]
[Ding! The current plotline of the Son of Destiny Ye Han has moderately collapsed. Master has obtained 5,000,000 Villain Points.]
[Ding! The current corruption level of the Son of Destiny Ye Han has reached 40%. Master has obtained 4,000,000 Villain Points.]
Clearly, forcibly taking the Heavenly Supreme Sword and Lingyue yesterday had greatly affected Ye Han.
“Open the System Store. Let me see what can be exchanged.”
A virtual screen quickly appeared before him, listing numerous items.
[Celestial Firmament Root Root: 3,000]
[Azure Cloud Skyblossom: 12,000]
[Nine-Turn Golden Pill: 50,000]
Gu Lingxiao directly skipped over the lower-tier items.
Some things were simply not worth examining.
They might be considered treasures on the Sky Vault Continent.
But in the Chaotic Immortal Domain, many would not even bother glancing at them.
[Immortal Death Qi: 1,200,000]
[Hundred-Refinement Golden Pill: 1,400,000]
[Heavenly Profound Azure Spirit Art: 2,120,000]
[Nine Nether Devouring Heaven Art: 3,660,000]
[Myriad Tribulations Immortal Body: 6,500,000]
[Viewing the Process of Epoch Evolution: 9,000,000]
Gu Lingxiao’s gaze paused briefly on Viewing the Process of Epoch Evolution.
As the heir of a top-tier aristocratic family, many things that were extremely precious to others meant little to him.
For example, the Heavenly Profound Azure Spirit Art and the Nine Nether Devouring Heaven Art were both supreme techniques capable of defying fate.
If given to Ye Han, they would likely become another of his Golden Fingers.
Their profundity was no less than the Inheritance of the Fu Clan and the Gu Clan held by Lingyue.
But Gu Lingxiao did not value such techniques.
The Gu Family had accumulated resources over countless Epochs.
The technique Gu Lingxiao cultivated far surpassed those in this category.
If compared to the Inheritances within Lingyue, it was at least several tiers higher.
Whether techniques or Heavenly Treasures, Gu Lingxiao lacked none of these cultivation resources.
Even a supreme constitution like the Myriad Tribulations Immortal Body did not interest him.
His physique and talent had long surpassed so-called sacred, royal, or divine bodies.
After the fusion of two supreme taboos, Gu Lingxiao’s level of existence had already transcended mortal comprehension.
But the evolution of an Epoch was different.
In later realms, breakthroughs relied on one’s comprehension of the Great Dao.
And how could the Great Dao be easily comprehended?
It seemed that anything could be used to perceive the Great Dao.
Watching a candle burn could lead to understanding the Dao of Fire. Watching flowing water could reveal the Dao of Water. Watching someone practice swordsmanship could illuminate the Dao of Sword.
Yet to truly comprehend the Great Dao through such means was harder than ascending the heavens.
Epoch evolution was different. It was the manifestation of the Great Dao itself.
For Gu Lingxiao, it was highly valuable.
However, at his current stage, he did not urgently need it.
Gu Lingxiao continued downward and noticed that as the prices increased, so did their usefulness to him.
[Dao of Fire: 10,000,000]
[Dao of Water: 10,000,000]
[Dao of Sword: 20,000,000]
It was directly selling comprehension of the Great Dao.
Gu Lingxiao possessed extraordinary insight. Understanding these things was not difficult for him.
What he lacked was time and accumulation.
[Chaos Origin Qi: 500,000,000 (sold separately)]
[Primordial Dao Qi: 600,000,000 (sold separately)]
[Heavenly Dao Origin: 700,000,000 (sold separately)]
[Great Dao Origin…]
If refined and absorbed, these would greatly benefit his cultivation.
Even the Gu Family considered such items rare treasures.
Though he could not determine the exact quality of these “Qi” and “Origins,” their exorbitant prices suggested excellence.
“It seems accumulating Villain Points is quite necessary.”
Gu Lingxiao thought to himself.
Yet he did not intend to let Villain Points restrict him.
Nor would he place all hope in the system.
Backed by the Gu Family, failing to utilize its influence and resources would be wasteful.
Gu Lingxiao closed the system and noticed Lingyue kneeling obediently at his side.
Without his command, she dared not act and simply waited quietly.
“You said the Jiang Family wishes to see me?”
“Yes.”
The Jiang Family was considered a first-rate force on the Sky Vault Continent.
Though incomparable to the Azure Sovereign Holy Land, it was still formidable.
As for their purpose, Gu Lingxiao could guess most of it.
They feared being implicated because of Jiang Qingxue.
Gu Lingxiao held no particular interest in Jiang Qingxue.
She was beautiful, but lacking in intelligence.
She did not understand that strength ruled above all.
However, as someone favored by the Son of Destiny Ye Han, she retained some value.
The Jiang Family behind her therefore gained some value as well.
Gu Lingxiao casually tore open a portal before him and stepped inside, carrying the Heavenly Supreme Sword.
The other end led to the council chamber of the Azure Sovereign Holy Land.
Lingyue followed behind, inwardly astonished.
Even in the Lower Realm, where space was less stable than in the Chaotic Immortal Domain, tearing open space at will and constructing a stable spatial passage remained extraordinary.
Gu Lingxiao’s strength was an unknown to her.
She only knew he was unfathomably powerful.
Gu Lingxiao naturally took the main seat and casually grasped forward.
Another spatial rift appeared, and the waiting members of the Jiang Family outside the Azure Sovereign Holy Land were drawn into the chamber.
Such mysterious means startled them greatly.
Upon seeing Gu Lingxiao, they immediately bowed respectfully.
“The Jiang Family greets Young Master Gu!”
“Sit. Speak directly.”
Gu Lingxiao dispensed with pleasantries.
The Jiang Family seemed to expect this. After exchanging glances, Jiang Qingxue’s father, the Patriarch of the Jiang Family, stepped forward.
“My daughter Jiang Qingxue showed disrespect toward Young Master Gu. We have come to apologize.”
“No need. I have already punished her.”
“Young Master Gu is magnanimous. Truly magnanimous!”
The Jiang Family members had not expected him to be so easygoing and repeatedly praised him.
“I have a task for you.”
“Please instruct us, Young Master Gu!”
“Bring Jiang Qingxue and Ye Han together.”
“This…”
The Jiang Family was confused.
Was not Young Master Gu at odds with Ye Han?
Why make such a request?
“Do not ask. Just do it.”
Gu Lingxiao spoke coldly.
A tool like the Jiang Family was not worth further explanation.
“Yes! Yes!”
Patriarch Jiang dared not question him.
With another wave of his hand, Gu Lingxiao returned them to their original location.
It was as though they had never come.
Lingyue, standing behind him, was filled with confusion.
She could not understand why Gu Lingxiao would act this way.
But he offered her no explanation.
Only when warmth and love reach their peak does losing them bring the greatest pain.