Chapter 89: Still Pure Until Now
"Little sister, wait for me."
Liu Ruyi hurriedly chased after her, her eyes burning with a sticky, feverish intensity as she stared at Liu Ruyan's back.
Having been separated from her sister for so many years, she could hardly restrain the urge to cling onto her.
"Star Temple…"
"A true disciple of the King Realm…"
Everyone present had eager gazes, their expressions filled with excitement and tension.
Liu Ruyan's source had been stripped, rendering her a cripple, yet she was still able to enter the Star Temple. They all believed it must have been because of Gu Qing.
Perhaps Gu Qing had taken a liking to her.
If Gu Qing happened to be a lustful man, then wouldn't their own proud daughters also have a chance to rise in status?
The moment this thought appeared, none of them could sit still. They immediately sent messages, summoning their core descendants.
If one could catch Gu Qing's eye, even becoming his servant girl would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to soar to the heavens.
"Ruyi is too kind. Even after what that unfilial girl did to her, she still treats her as a sister."
Jiang Qiuyue's eyes narrowed, glimmering with calculation. She exchanged a look with Liu Yuanzhong, and both smiled knowingly.
Clearly, they had reached the same conclusion.
They even believed that as long as Gu Qing came into contact with Liu Ruyi, he would surely be captivated by their outstanding daughter.
Although both of them wished to kill Gu Qing, in the face of such immense fortune, a little humiliation was nothing worth mentioning.
"How could there be such a monstrous genius in this world…"
Within the city, the watching prodigies felt endless frustration in their hearts.
They had always believed themselves peerless, unmatched beneath the heavens—yet now they realized someone existed far beyond their comprehension, so overwhelmingly powerful they could not even compare.
Had they not witnessed it with their own eyes, they would never have believed anyone could shatter a magic treasure.
"This is what it means to be a true child of heaven. If only I could…"
Gu Qing's peerless grace lingered in the minds of countless proud young women.
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"Little sister…"
Liu Ruyi quickly caught up, her flawless oval face showing a pleading expression.
"Little sister, I truly know I was wrong."
Her voice was soft and tender, as though hooked with invisible threads that tugged at the heart.
Paired with her delicate, pitiful expression, her exquisite face was pure yet enticing—few men could have resisted.
But Gu Qing did.
Liu Ruyi was even more ruthless than Luo Li, a true villain—dark, twisted, and obsessively mad.
Such a deranged, sickly woman was far too dangerous.
"Demon…"
Liu Ruyan instinctively jumped away, hiding behind Gu Qing.
Liu Ruyi's rosy lips parted slightly, her expression showing hurt. After a few moments of silence, she softly said, "Little sister, come with me. I'll take you to see Mama Gong."
First, she would lure her back to the residence.
Her sister was far too guarded against her, but once she dealt with Gu Qing, the obedient and gentle Liu Ruyan would be at her mercy.
However…
Liu Ruyi glanced secretly at Gu Qing, her heart sinking slightly, the confidence she had at first already gone.
She had just used her Heavenly Demon Enchantment Technique, yet Gu Qing hadn't even looked at her once. It was clear how firm his Dao heart was.
Not easy to approach at all.
"What an actress," Gu Qing thought to himself.
Liu Ruyi's performance was flawless—so convincing that anyone unaware of her true nature would have been deceived.
Soon, the three arrived at the Princess' Residence, where an elderly palace maid with a kind face stood at the gate.
"Little Princess…"
"Mama Gong!"
Liu Ruyan cried out in delight.
She quickly scanned Mama Gong from head to toe—there wasn't a single wound on her, and her complexion even looked better than before.
Something was wrong. Liu Ruyan's heart sank.
No one knew better than she how ruthless Liu Ruyi could be.
If Mama Gong had fallen into Liu Ruyi's hands, how could she be completely unharmed?
And her cultivation had even advanced—from the third level of the Spirit Refining Realm to the fifth.
Could it be that Mama Gong had already submitted to Liu Ruyi?
That thought brought a wave of sorrow to Liu Ruyan's heart, though she also felt relief for Mama Gong.
After all, Mama Gong owed her nothing. As long as she was safe, that was enough.
Liu Ruyan accepted it calmly.
"Little sister!"
Liu Ruyi suddenly grabbed her little hand, slipping seamlessly into her act. "Ever since you left, I've truly repented. Every day has been filled with regret."
"Let go." Liu Ruyan pulled her hand free and looked at her coldly.
If she believed a single word from Liu Ruyi, she would be an utter fool.
"Ruyan, your Mama Gong has been refined into a demonic servant," Gu Qing said, divine light flashing through his eyes as he saw straight through her soul.
Though Mama Gong appeared normal, her soul had already lost self-awareness—everything about her now revolved around Liu Ruyi's will.
"Demonic servant…" Liu Ruyan felt as if she had fallen into an icy abyss.
This was even crueler than planting a slave mark.
A slave mark left the victim with self-awareness, merely unable to control their own life and death.
But a demonic servant was a living corpse—devoid of consciousness, obeying their master's every command.
Liu Ruyan pressed her lips together and forced a smile, conversing warmly with Mama Gong.
Yet the more she spoke, the colder her heart became.
Mama Gong acted completely normal, retaining her memories and clear thinking.
If not for Gu Qing's reminder, she would never have noticed.
Liu Ruyi's method of refining demonic servants was undoubtedly one of the most secretive and powerful arts in existence.
"Liu Ruyi, I will kill you." Liu Ruyan's killing intent surged within, though her expression did not change.
She knew she was no match for Liu Ruyi yet—but she could at least collect some interest first.
Didn't Liu Ruyi say she would give her rare treasures and restore her Divine Demon Physique origin?
She wanted to see just how long Liu Ruyi could keep up her act.
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Elsewhere, Su Qingtian returned home with a heart full of despair.
He had been completely crippled by Gu Qing.
He had once touched upon the profound mysteries of the Venerable Realm, needing only time to break through. But now, Gu Qing had destroyed everything.
Yet he did not even dare to seek revenge, nor did he have the courage to resent Gu Qing.
The gap between them was simply too vast.
"You unfilial son, you went to the Qinglou again!"
Seeing Su Chen stumbling home drunk, Su Qingtian's fury exploded. He raised his hand and struck.
A sharp slap echoed through the silent hall.
Su Chen sobered instantly, staring at his father in disbelief. "Father, you hit me?"
Although Su Qingtian had always been strict and often threatened to beat him, he had never actually done it before.
"You worthless son, you're not a child anymore! Spending your days among courtesans—what kind of disgrace is that?"
Su Qingtian's anger flared to its peak, yet deep within, a sorrow welled up unbidden.
He had one daughter and five sons—all exceptional, save for Su Chen.
Yet four of his sons had died heroically on the battlefield, leaving only the most useless one alive.
Lacking talent, lacking wisdom, spending his days with degenerates, Su Chen had become the leader of the four great wastrels of the imperial capital.
He had utterly shamed the Su family's name.
"Father, it's not as if you don't know my talent," Su Chen said with a bitter smile, rubbing his nose. The red handprint on his face made his expression almost comical.
"You—"
"Forget it. Leave me. And you're not allowed to visit the Qinglou again."
Su Qingtian's blood boiled in frustration. Waving his hand, he decided it was better not to see the boy at all.
"Fine, I'll go. But why hit me?"
Su Chen shrugged indifferently, unconcerned.
If he didn't go to the Qinglou, how was he supposed to maintain his reputation as a wastrel and stay alive?
Yes—Su Chen had deliberately become a wastrel.
The Su family's achievements had long overshadowed the throne. His four extraordinarily gifted brothers had all died mysteriously in battle.
If he revealed his own talent, the dog emperor would surely target him next.
Better to play the fool, to deceive the emperor's eyes.
So no matter what Su Qingtian said, he would keep going to the Qinglou.
Besides, he only drank there—passing through a garden of flowers without a single leaf touching him. He simply chatted with the girls for company.
To this day, his body remained perfectly clean.
"You… worthless son!"
Seeing Su Chen's careless demeanor, Su Qingtian knew his words had gone in one ear and out the other.
His anger reignited, and he slapped him again.
"Father, you—"
Su Chen covered his face, wondering if his father was venting some deeper frustration on him.
"Silence!"
Su Qingtian barked sternly. His expression grew solemn as he said, "The Second Princess has returned—and she has joined the Star Temple. If you can get close to her, you might solve your cultivation problem."
"Liu Ruyan has returned?"
Su Chen didn't hear another word after that.
Only three characters echoed in his mind—Liu Ruyan.
From the depths of his heart, an overwhelming hatred surged forth.
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