"Father, it was I who was swayed by the enemy's influence and committed an act of betrayal. Please punish me, Father. Whatever punishment you deem fit, Na'er will accept it."
Gu Yuena bowed her head before Gu Xun, speaking in a humble tone. Seeing this, Gu Xun was at a loss for how to handle her.
"...If you encounter Tang Wulin, Tang San, and the others again, how will you respond?"
Gu Xun asked, seeking to gauge her resolve. Without a moment's hesitation, Gu Yuena declared.
"Na'er will personally slay Tang Wulin, the blood thief who sought to steal the Golden Dragon King's bloodline. And I will carve the mastermind, Tang San, the Sea God, into a thousand pieces, extinguish his soul, and condemn him to eternal damnation."
Gu Yuena's voice was filled with murderous intent and unwavering resolve. Seeing that she hadn't sided with Tang Wulin, Gu Xun nodded.
"Very well. This is your final chance. Considering you were bewitched by a villain, I'll grant you one last opportunity. Should you transgress again, you know the consequences."
Gu Xun naturally wouldn't place complete trust in Gu Yuena and needed to keep a backup plan. Seeing Gu Xun's willingness to believe her, a smile immediately graced her exquisite face.
"Father, Na'er will never disappoint you."
Gu Xun reached out and touched her forehead. Gu Yuena offered no resistance.
He then opened her inventory status window. His eyes widened as he glanced at the Affinity page.
Gu Xun [Father]
Affinity: 200% (Spiritual Pillar)
Tang Wulin [Enemy]
Affection: -199% (Marked for Death)
Tang San [Enemy]
Affection: -199% (Marked for Death)
Wait... Is this affection level correct? What's with this 200+ affection? Isn't max affection supposed to be 100%?
Gu Xun reinserted the Life God Core into Gu Yuena. After all, he could remove it anytime.
Gu Yuena paused, sensing the return of the Life God Core. She understood this was Gu Xun's gesture of renewed trust.
Father is so merciful. I absolutely cannot disappoint Father. Absolutely not!
Gu Xun [Father]
Affinity: 300% (Absolute Devotion)
Gu Xun watched as Gu Yuena's affinity for him skyrocketed once more, his eye twitching. This affinity level felt distinctly off.
Could she be developing yandere tendencies? Just as Gu Xun pondered this, Gu Yuena's voice reached him.
"Father, please permit me to purify this filthy body."
Gu Xun paused upon hearing her words. Purify a filthy body? Are you taking a bath? If you're bathing, just go ahead—why tell me?
Does she actually want me to wash her? She's an adult now. Gu Xun nodded in understanding.
"Go ahead then."
Gu Xun casually sat to the side, but Gu Yuena's next action left him utterly baffled.
With unwavering resolve, Gu Yue Na channeled the Life God's Power through her hands. Di Tian, recognizing her intent, silently sealed off the area around Gu Xun and Gu Yuena.
Gu Xun looked utterly bewildered. Weren't you going to bathe? Why are you still here? Do you really want me to wash you?
Under Gu Xun's puzzled gaze, Gu Yuena suddenly channeled the Life God's Power into her own body.
Gu Yuena's face contorted in agony, yet she uttered not a sound. Right before Gu Xun's eyes, her body slowly began to disintegrate, eventually fading away.
Gu Xun stared in disbelief. "Wait... you... you killed yourself? Huh?" But as he gaped, the multicolored Life God Core began to surge. A massive, iridescent silver dragon egg materialized before him.
Gu Xun snapped back to reality, finally understanding what Gu Yue Na meant by "cleansing the filth."
She had simply discarded the body Tang Wulin had touched, replacing it entirely. Seriously, girl? That ruthless?
Gu Xun hadn't anticipated such an action from Gu Yue Na. Soon, the silver dragon egg shifted, its shell cracking open to reveal the figure within.
Gu Xun glanced at her and froze instantly. The new Gu Yuena could only be described as reborn.
Silver hair cascaded to the floor, completely concealing her back and hips. Now, utterly naked, she stood before Gu Xun.
Her skin, fairer than blood, her curvaceous figure, her tall stature, her exquisite face—everything about Gu Yuena was laid bare before Gu Xun.
"Father."
Gu Yuena gazed at Gu Xun with eyes brimming with dependence. She then buried her head into his chest, resting her upper body on his lap while her lower body remained kneeling on the ground.
Due to her height, she couldn't fully nestle into his embrace—only her head could fit. Like a kitten, she nuzzled against him.
Gu Xun found it utterly irresistible. Were he not still young, he feared he might have lost his composure.
"Alright, Na'er. Change your clothes first."
Gu Xun ruffled Gu Yuena's hair before speaking. She responded immediately upon hearing his words.
"Yes, Father."
A flash of silver light later, a silver-white dress appeared on Gu Yuena's body. Seeing this, Gu Xun breathed a slight sigh of relief.
"Oh, and if you want revenge, keep an eye on the entertainment projects lately, especially the singers."