[Ding, system reward triggered, congratulations to the host for obtaining a strand of Supreme Sword Intent!]
The system’s voice finally rang out.
However, the result was not what Gu Yun had expected. He had thought he would be rewarded with the supreme sword cultivator’s Dao Bone, but instead… had his luck run out today?
Even so, this strand of Supreme Sword Intent was an extraordinary treasure. Many sword cultivators spent their entire lives pursuing just the threshold of sword intent. Even possessing a single strand of it meant that the power of sword techniques could be amplified several hundred times beyond ordinary.
Gu Yun smiled bitterly. It seemed that gaining another Dao Bone would still require patience. Yet this reward was still of great use to him, because three days later, the Primordial Holy Land would hold a grand preaching conference.
As the Holy Son and foremost inner disciple, Gu Yun had to attend. And at that very event, Ye Bufan, the protagonist, would publicly challenge him for the first time. Though Ye Bufan’s cultivation realm was low, his comprehension of the sword path and its application was exceptional. Gu Yun, despite his extraordinary talent and formidable strength, was not skilled in swordsmanship. Ye Bufan would take advantage of this, relying on his sword comprehension to suppress Gu Yun, dazzling everyone in the process.
But now, with this strand of Sword Intent, Gu Yun no longer had to fear such provocation.
Returning to himself, Gu Yun looked at Su Wan’er, who was still lost in the bliss and joy of the moment. He couldn’t help but grin mischievously. “Wan’er, since you’re with me now, when I give you something, you don’t need to be polite. You should accept it. But, if you really feel uneasy, you could always compensate me a little.”
Su Wan’er blinked in confusion, her clear eyes filled with innocence. “Then… how do you want me to compensate you?”
Gu Yun leaned closer with a sly smile. “Simple. Give me a kiss.”
Her face turned bright red with embarrassment, but instead of being angry, she secretly enjoyed the ambiguous atmosphere between them. Still, as a modest young lady, she had to put up a front. “Kiss you? You wish! Go away!”
She pretended to push him away angrily, but no matter how hard she tried, the dignified young cultivator at 9th stage Core Formation Realm was completely unmoved.
Out of options, she finally glanced at him in embarrassment. Leaning forward like a dragonfly skimming water, she kissed him lightly. Then she quickly said, pretending to be annoyed, “Shameless, is that enough for you?”
Gu Yun clicked his tongue, raising his brows in mock disappointment. “That’s not what I meant by a kiss. The real way is… let me teach you!” He leaned forward again, his intent obvious.
Su Wan’er instantly saw through the rogue’s thoughts. She quickly dodged, blushing as she scolded with a laugh, “Hmph, I don’t need you to teach me, you bad man. Enough playing around. I should return home and tell my family about us. Otherwise, they’ll still have opinions about you. Oh, I see now—you really are cunning. You made them target me first, so I’d have no choice but to agree. If I hadn’t, life would’ve been miserable.” Get faster updates on g.com.
Gu Yun almost cried. Heaven and earth could bear witness, he only wanted to exploit the system, nothing more. But of course, he couldn’t say that aloud. So instead he said casually, “Alright then. From now on, if the Su Family ever needs anything, don’t hesitate to come find me.”
Su Wan’er’s smile brightened, happiness written all over her face.
The two of them soon walked out together. But as soon as they opened the door, Chen Qingling, Han Ying, and Cui’er—who had been leaning against it—lost their balance and tumbled inside.
“Ah!”
Su Wan’er was stunned at first, then quickly realized they must have been eavesdropping. She flushed in anger and embarrassment. “Cui’er, you silly girl, what are you doing?”
Cui’er gave a sheepish laugh. “Hehe, Miss, I… I wasn’t doing anything!”
Su Wan’er wrinkled her nose as though scolding her, though she looked adorable doing it. Then she stole a glance at Gu Yun, quickly grabbed Cui’er, and said, “Stop embarrassing me. Come home with me now.”
The two left together, but along the way, Su Wan’er kept glancing back, reluctant to part. Only after walking for quite some distance did Gu Yun and his group see her out the main gates.
On the road, Cui’er glanced at her mistress, who sat lost in thought, occasionally breaking into a silly smile. She couldn’t resist teasing, “Miss, I didn’t think you’d be so bold. You just agreed to be with the Holy Son, and already you two were… you know, that…”
Su Wan’er blinked and asked, puzzled, “That what?”
Cui’er smirked knowingly. “Don’t play dumb with me. I heard everything at the door.”
Realizing that Cui’er had completely misunderstood, Su Wan’er smacked her on the head and huffed, “Nonsense. What are you thinking? Gu Yun and I are perfectly… clean!” Her voice faltered slightly, feeling guilty since she had kissed him after all.
Cui’er stuck out her tongue, deciding not to press further in case her mistress truly grew angry.
Not long after, Su Wan’er returned to the Su Family, and the news of her relationship with Gu Yun spread instantly. The entire family was elated.
“Excellent! Finally, Wan’er has come around!”
Though thrilled, Su Ruhai kept a level head and quickly warned the family, “Even though Wan’er is now with Gu Yun, remember not to grow arrogant, nor to abuse this connection to bully others. From now on, we must be even more low-key, so we don’t drag Wan’er down.”
Everyone nodded in agreement.
…
Three days later.
Inside the quarters of an ordinary disciple in the Primordial Holy Land, Ye Bufan opened his eyes, a smug smile on his lips.
Over these days, with Luo Wushang’s careful guidance, his progress had been swift. Not only had he broken through to 5th stage Core Formation Realm, but he had also finally begun to grasp the Ancient Body Refining Manual.
Luo Wushang’s voice, faint and weary, echoed in his mind. “Bufan, I’ve exhausted too much spiritual sense these past days and need to enter slumber. Remember, while I’m asleep, keep a low profile. Don’t provoke powerful enemies, or you’ll have to face them alone.”
Ye Bufan’s heart secretly leapt with joy. As long as Luo Wushang was awake, he had to pretend to be an obedient, dutiful disciple. Now that she was asleep, he no longer needed to act.
Still, he said aloud with reverence, “Yes, Master, I understand.” Then, as if recalling something, he hurriedly asked, “Master, before you sleep, you once said that Su Wan’er could be useful to us. Can you give me some advice on how to win her heart?”
Luo Wushang wanted to tell him to wait until she awoke, so she could help if he ran into trouble. But she knew well that he wouldn’t take kindly to such advice. She had already lectured him too much before, straining their relationship. Recently, his behavior had improved, and she didn’t want to risk alienating him again.
So she answered, “Su Wan’er has a hidden injury on her left shoulder. It’s simply a meridian blockage that can be dispersed with external force. If you make use of this, perhaps your relationship with her could progress.”
After a pause, she couldn’t help adding, “But she has many suitors, even including the Holy Son of the Primordial Holy Land. It would be safer to wait until I awaken before approaching her. That way, I can guide you if something goes wrong.”
Ye Bufan was overjoyed. “Understood, Master. I’ll wait until you awaken.”
Luo Wushang gave a soft hum in acknowledgment before falling silent, her consciousness sinking into slumber.
But the moment she quieted, Ye Bufan’s expression twisted cold. “Hmph, asleep and still trying to control me? Ridiculous.”
With a sneer, he left his quarters.