Chapter 81: He Ni Runs Away with a Child
Liu Ruyan wore a weary expression, her fair cheeks faintly flushed as she said angrily, "In broad daylight, under the clear sky, you two have no shame at all."
These two were utterly shameless, showing no restraint whatsoever.
"Heh."
Gu Qing let out a soft laugh, looking indifferent. It was just a kiss — what was there to be embarrassed about?
Without arguing further, he cast a sidelong glance toward He Ni. She remained calm and composed, her demeanor ethereal and transcendent, as if nothing had happened.
"How strange…" Gu Qing muttered quietly to himself.
He could not understand why He Ni had suddenly chosen to pretend to be his Dao companion, and even after he kissed her, she showed no reaction.
Could it be that his charm had reached a level that could bewilder a being with the heart of an Immortal Emperor?
"He Ni, I did not expect you to fall so low," Yang Dieyi said through divine transmission, her tone faint and filled with lament.
Her long-time rival had completely fallen from grace.
She was no longer that cold and aloof sword fairy whose heart held only the supreme Dao.
If this news were to spread, the entire Eternal Universe would be thrown into chaos.
After all, He Ni was the moonlight in the hearts of countless sword cultivators and immortal beings — their idol and faith.
How many great immortals had waited beneath the mountain for tens of thousands of years, just to catch a glimpse of her peerless elegance?
If they were to learn that He Ni had taken a mere mortal ant as her Dao companion, they would surely go mad — and then hunt Gu Qing across the entire universe.
"Foolish woman," He Ni sneered with disdain.
How could Yang Dieyi possibly comprehend her grand plan with that wooden head of hers?
Her mind was filled with filth — He Ni disdained to associate with her kind.
With that thought, He Ni spoke softly, "Let's go."
"..." Gu Qing frowned slightly. He Ni's behavior was far too abnormal.
When something is out of the ordinary, there must be a reason.
Gu Qing followed after her.
He wanted to see what exactly He Ni was planning.
Before leaving, Gu Qing instructed the system to inspect Liu Ruyan's attribute data.
[Name] Liu Ruyan
[Realm] Divine Sea Realm, Third Layer
[Physique] Divine-Demon Dao Body (Source Missing, Currently Regenerating… 5%)
[Talent] Innate Dao Seed, Unparalleled Through the Ages
[Fate] Heaven's Chosen Woman
[Destiny] Immense Fortune, Yet a Life Full of Trials; Blessings and Calamities Intertwined
[Fortune] 200,000
After reading the Empress Ruyan's attributes, Gu Qing glanced once more at the hollow willow tree nearby.
It was confirmed.
Liu Ruyan possessed a template that transcended the ages — born with great fortune, blessed with endless opportunities, yet destined for a turbulent life where every gain was accompanied by danger.
"Gu Qing, I truly wish to become your Dao companion. Will you accept me?"
Inside the Saint-grade formation, He Ni had already arranged a palace.
She brought Gu Qing into the room, her voice trembling with nervousness.
"..." Gu Qing was stunned.
No way… could it be that He Ni truly liked him?
And that confession was far too direct.
It was difficult for him not to overthink it.
"He Ni, you don't mind that I already have a Dao companion?" Gu Qing couldn't help but ask.
"I don't mind."
"Then… shall we try being together for a while?"
"Alright."
When she heard Gu Qing's agreement, He Ni's eyes lit up with brilliance. Her flawless, snow-white skin flushed faintly red.
"So beautiful…"
Gu Qing reached out to caress her perfect face, his gaze drawn to her soft pink lips. The warmth and fragrance overwhelmed his senses instantly.
Desire flickered in Gu Qing's eyes as he leaned forward without hesitation, kissing her deeply, his movements alternating between wild and tender.
"Mm…"
He Ni's mind went blank, that familiar sense of helplessness returning once again.
"Tsk, don't you even know how to breathe?" Gu Qing teased, amusement filling his eyes.
For someone who had lived countless years, He Ni was surprisingly inexperienced.
Resting against his chest, He Ni panted softly, her bright and clear eyes brimming with shyness and expectation.
Though nervous, she told herself that this tension was nothing compared to her goal of bearing an heir.
As she thought this, her fingers traced across Gu Qing's firm chest, a spark of electricity passing through her fingertips.
"..."
…
"Still clueless, even after so many tries," Gu Qing said, tapping a certain spot on her body, his eyes gleaming with amusement.
To think that the cold, immortal-like He Ni could be this clumsy.
She was soft and obedient, a little silly and adorably naive.
"..."
He Ni rolled her eyes, turned over, and stuck up her hips, too lazy to bother with Gu Qing any longer.
Sensing her belly, she nearly cried from joy.
Three days—after three whole days, the child had finally taken root within her.
"What's wrong?"
Gu Qing noticed her strange mood and couldn't help but ask.
He frowned slightly, feeling that He Ni was hiding something from him.
It was simply too sudden, the way she had offered herself so willingly.
She hadn't resisted at all, simply letting him do as he wished.
"It's nothing. Take these demonic beasts and refine them—I have great use for what comes out of it."
He Ni handed over all the demonic beasts and spiritual herbs she had gathered during this period.
She gently touched her flat stomach, unable to hide her excitement.
Only after becoming truly close to Gu Qing did she realize that he not only possessed the Starry Cosmos Divine Body, which contained the essence of primordial chaos, but also carried a trace of the rare Xuanhuang Undying Blood.
That bloodline was even rarer than the Xuanhuang Holy Body.
It had vanished since the ancient era.
Even Immortal Kings possessing the Xuanhuang Holy Body could not refine the Xuanhuang Undying Blood.
More importantly, it was easily inherited by the next generation.
"So many…"
Gu Qing swept through the items with his divine sense and was astonished.
There were more than a hundred thousand demonic beasts of the Void Dao Realm, hundreds of King Realm beasts, thirty of the Venerable Realm, ten of the Saint Realm, and even three beast gods of the Divine Fire Realm.
In addition, there were over a dozen Saint-grade medicines and two divine medicines.
Had He Ni slaughtered nearly every beast in the entire Primordial Wilderness Realm?
Adding to that, there were also the demonic beast flesh and spiritual herbs given by Chu Yao.
Once refined, the resulting essence liquid could form an ocean.
Thinking this, Gu Qing took out his golden gourd and began refining everything within.
In just a short while, it produced life-filled treasure liquid infused with the essence of the laws.
Even a single whiff made every cell in Gu Qing's body boil with energy.
"Show me the innate treasure."
He Ni's eyes gleamed, though she wasn't surprised.
Gu Qing's endless supply of treasure liquid clearly meant he carried an extraordinary treasure.
She held the golden gourd, sending her powerful divine sense inside to study the innate law patterns engraved within.
The most precious part of an innate treasure was its law patterns. If one could comprehend them fully, it meant achieving the fruit of the Dao itself.
Ten days later, He Ni returned the golden gourd to Gu Qing, explaining in detail how to use such an innate treasure.
Gu Qing nodded, his expression bright with excitement.
The gourd's innate Dao patterns aligned perfectly with his Chaos Undying Sutra.
If not for the requirement that only cultivators at the Saint Realm or higher could comprehend them, he would have locked himself away immediately to study.
He Ni's eyes shimmered as she said, "You're progressing too fast. Your innate divine abilities are extremely powerful, but without tempering them through life-and-death battles, it's not good."
"How about we stay here for a while and polish your divine arts and Dao techniques properly?"
"Then I'll trouble you."
Since his debut, Gu Qing had never encountered an opponent who could push him to his limits. Every battle had been one-sided.
He himself wasn't sure how strong his divine abilities truly were.
Having He Ni as a sparring partner was an incredible opportunity.
And so, Gu Qing began living an immortal-like life.
By day, He Ni sparred with him and guided him in cultivation and Dao comprehension.
By night, she accompanied him—making every night far from peaceful.
The two lived like a married couple who worked at sunrise and rested at sunset, spending peaceful and ordinary days together in Liu Village.
But good times never last long. One night, after finishing a session of teaching, He Ni cast a secret art that put Gu Qing into deep sleep.
Her jade hand gently brushed across his well-defined face, her eyes filled with reluctant affection.
"If only you had agreed to take me as your master… now you'll understand how treacherous people's hearts can be."
"Just think of this as a dream."
She whispered softly for a while, then left behind numerous divine techniques and cultivation insights before quietly running away—carrying the child with her.
When Gu Qing awoke, three days had already passed.
Seeing the countless divine techniques and secret arts left behind, his expression changed slightly.
He tried to contact He Ni for a long time but could not reach her. Growing anxious, he immediately went to ask Yang Dieyi.
"Senior Yang, do you know where He Ni went?"
"She ascended to the Immortal Realm."
Three days earlier, He Ni had used a secret technique to trigger her ascension tribulation ahead of time, shaking the entire Primordial Wilderness Realm.
Seeing Gu Qing's pale face, Yang Dieyi asked in confusion, "She didn't tell you?"
Gu Qing shook his head, frowning deeply.
She had just become his wife, and after three months of peaceful life, she vanished without a word.
Could it be that an old enemy had found her, and she didn't want to implicate him?
"Master, what's wrong with him?"
Liu Ruyan came to the willow tree and, seeing Gu Qing's absent expression, asked curiously.
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