Chapter 213: Role-Playing, Ten Years Flew By
"Disciple pays respects to Palace Master."
"Oh, I'm not the Palace Master anymore. If you have business, please find the new Palace Master."
Jiang Yu swayed gently on the swing, her slender jade fingers playing with a lock of her beautiful hair as she spoke unhurriedly.
From her tone, Gu Qing could easily detect the resentment in Jiang Yu's voice.
Gu Qing couldn't help but feel puzzled.
He had only asked Jiang Yu to refine two magical treasures and called her "mother" a few times.
It had been two years, and she still hadn't been properly appeased.
"The matter of having all the realms offer tribute has been handled for you."
"Oh!"
"The divine halberd you wanted, I didn't have time to refine. See if this Primordial Indestructible Halberd suits you."
Jiang Yu held the Primordial Indestructible Halberd in her hands to play with, showing no intention of giving it to Gu Qing.
The long halberd had been shrunk by Jiang Yu's divine ability, now small enough to be used as a nail file.
When Gu Qing saw the aura emanating from the Primordial Indestructible Halberd, his heart began to pound wildly.
Although it was still a divine artifact, it exuded the laws of chaos, indestructible and eternal.
A single wisp of its aura contained terrifyingly boundless power.
It was more than ten times stronger than ordinary divine artifacts.
Moreover, this was probably refined from Chaos Adamantite.
Did he know that Chaos Adamantite was a treasure that only existed in the primordial chaos before heaven and earth were separated?
In terms of value, it was no less inferior than Innate Spiritual Treasures.
The key was that the Primordial Indestructible Halberd was incredibly compatible with him.
"Mother, you are truly my mother."
Gu Qing excitedly took the Primordial Indestructible Halberd into his hands.
First, she had given him the Profound Fire Treasure Mirror, and now she was giving him a killing treasure that was perfectly suited to him.
There was no doubt she was truly his mother.
"Cut it out. I don't have such a good son."
Although it wasn't the first time she'd heard Gu Qing call her mother, it still made Jiang Yu's heart flutter every time.
Before she knew it, the Primordial Indestructible Halberd had been snatched away by Gu Qing.
This made Jiang Yu grind her teeth inwardly, cursing under her breath: "Cunning little drama queen, messing with my state of mind again, and thinking you can just leave?"
Jiang Yu grabbed Gu Qing by the back of his collar and coldly laughed: "Where do you think you're going?"
Every time he came to her for help, he tried to slip away right after.
He was truly heartless.
"I want to go behind you to give you a massage."
"Oh, very well."
Jiang Yu readily agreed, releasing Gu Qing.
She closed her eyes, crossed her arms over her chest, and waited quietly for Gu Qing's massage.
"..." You're the one who said that.
But massaging just the shoulders felt too insincere.
Let's start with these perfectly round and straight long legs first.
Gu Qing didn't expect that Jiang Yu's anger would actually lead to him receiving such a "benefit."
"Mmm~"
The delicate fragrance of her body lingered at the tip of his nose as Gu Qing massaged her gently, like divine hands of healing, causing Jiang Yu to hum comfortably.
At least, that's how it seemed to Gu Qing.
In reality, Jiang Yu was regretting it immensely.
This massage technique was too strange, making her entire body tingle and limp, unable to muster any strength.
Perhaps this was what massages were supposed to feel like.
After all, this was her first time getting a massage.
How would she know what a massage was supposed to feel like?
But what about the shoulder massage you promised?
"Stop!"
A blush appeared on Jiang Yu's flawless snow-white skin as she stopped Gu Qing, squinting as she spoke.
"You promised me something. When are you going to fulfill your promise? And I remember every time you ask for my help."
"Palace Master..."
"I'm not the Palace Master anymore."
"Sister Yu, I would do anything for you, even if it means climbing a mountain of swords or walking through a sea of fire."
Gu Qing patted his chest as he promised.
"Don't you try to be slick with me. I'm not your sister."
Jiang Yu glanced at him sideways.
She knew all too well how clever and cunning Gu Qing was.
He might agree readily on the surface, but who knew what schemes he was plotting.
"Come, let's travel this beautiful land together, and bring Ruyan and Ruyi along to gain some experience."
"Oh, and bring Ji Ning with you too."
"Alright!" Gu Qing agreed readily.
This was something he had already promised Jiang Yu.
Besides, Gu Qing also wanted to take the opportunity to ask Jiang Yu for advice on formations, artifact refinement, and talisman crafting.
Although these might seem useless to him, they would actually be of great help.
As the saying goes, once you master one method, you understand ten thousand.
Learning these skills would be immensely helpful for comprehending the Great Dao.
There was also the matter of refining Divine Pills with Dao Patterns.
This was the way of life and creation, endowing spiritual pills with life.
If he could completely master this way and refine Divine Pills with Dao Patterns, it would be a world-changing opportunity.
In short, Jiang Yu was a golden thigh that shone brightly.
Even a tiny bit revealed from her fingers could benefit someone for a lifetime.
There was also the Purple Lotus Reincarnation Art.
Perhaps by pestering Jiang Yu, he might get it to teach him.
"Master!"
Liu Ruyan and Liu Ruyi arrived together, wearing wide-sleeved immortal silk skirts.
The two sisters looked like celestial fairies who had descended to the mortal realm.
One was aloof and weary of the world, exuding an aura that looked down upon all.
The other was pure and beautiful, gentle and lovely, like a celestial being from above who had accidentally fallen to the mortal world and never tasted mortal food.
"Mmm, you two will follow me to the Profound Heaven Continent for some experience."
Since Jiang Yu had taken them as disciples, she naturally had to take responsibility and properly guide them to become accomplished.
"Yes, Master!" The two sisters replied, standing obediently to the side.
Meanwhile, Ji Ning stood silently behind Gu Qing like a transparent person.
Mysterious Dao rhythms surged around Jiang Yu as she enveloped everyone, crossing through time and space.
In just a few breaths, they arrived at a vast and boundless continent.
The Profound Heaven Continent was similar to the Ancient Desolate Continent, both being supercontinents with Divine Flame Realm experts.
Numerous sects stood tall, and myriad races coexisted.
"Ji Ning, take those two to the Profound Heaven Secret Realm."
The Profound Heaven Secret Realm was the largest secret realm on the Profound Heaven Continent, containing countless treasures of heaven and earth.
It opened once every ten thousand years, accessible to the entire continent.
Regardless of their cultivation level, anyone under a hundred years old could enter to seek opportunities.
Ji Ning: "..." I really have the fate of a minor character.
Ji Ning silently led the two sisters to the Profound Heaven Secret Realm.
"You come with me! We'll go to the mortal cities."
Jiang Yu's beautiful eyes sparkled, her expression brimming with excitement.
Gu Qing chuckled softly.
He never expected that such a powerful expert would also enjoy shopping and the hustle and bustle of the human world.
Thinking about it, for someone like Jiang Yu who had achieved immortality and reached the pinnacle of the Dao, her only remaining pursuit was freedom.
She could completely slack off and do whatever she pleased.
However, while Jiang Yu could slack off, he couldn't.
Time flew by, and ten years passed in a flash.
Over these ten years, Gu Qing traveled with Jiang Yu through a hundred nations, experiencing all aspects of life, local customs and cultures, and exploring the beautiful landscapes.
Jiang Yu was incredibly happy every day, living a fulfilling and satisfying life.
Gu Qing also reaped great rewards.
During these ten years, while focusing on two things at once, he had thoroughly mastered the true solutions to formations, talismans, and artifact refinement that Jiang Yu had given him.
He could say without hesitation that he was now a Saint Formation Master, Saint Artifact Master, and Saint Talisman Master.
Moreover, his cultivation had smoothly broken through to the Third Realm of the Saint Realm.
One day, the Great Jiang Dynasty announced the imperial examination results.
Officials beat gongs and drums as the crowd followed all the way to Gu Manor.
"Congratulations to the Madame, happy news for the Madame! Master Gu has achieved the top scholar position..."
"My husband has become the top scholar?"
Jiang Yu covered her mouth, her beautiful eyes wide open, tears of excitement welling.
"Yes, Master Gu is the reincarnation of the Star of Literature, claiming the top honor."
"You've worked hard, officials. This is a small token of my appreciation..."
Gu Qing in the room was speechless, looking up at the heavens.
Damn it, Jiang Yu, an unfathomable existence, was actually acting like an ordinary mortal woman, as if she were truly the humble wife of the new top scholar, moved to tears by her husband's achievement.
This drama queen was really getting too into her role.
Perhaps she had even deceived herself.
"Husband, husband..."
Jiang Yu was dressed as a young married woman, dignified and elegant, her face filled with emotion as she pushed the door open.
"Husband, you've achieved the top scholar position."
"Sister Yu, there are no outsiders here. You don't need to act anymore."
Gu Qing helplessly rubbed his forehead.
Damn it, a Saint Realm expert who could survey the heavens and earth actually had to take exams.
No one would believe it if he told them.
"Husband..."
"Alright, alright, Madame. Today calls for a celebration.
Go arrange a banquet immediately. I want to invite all our neighbors to celebrate for three days."
"Yes, husband." Jiang Yu happily agreed, her face radiating pure joy.
There's no saving her...
Gu Qing shook his head speechlessly.
At first, Jiang Yu was quite normal, just traveling through the hundred nations to experience their cultures.
But after someone accidentally mistook them for siblings whose family had fallen on hard times, Jiang Yu seemed to have discovered a new world.
From then on, she became addicted to role-playing and couldn't stop.
"This humble one greets the Master."
Su Qingyue arrived, bowing gently.
Her role was that of a young lady from a wealthy family who had been wronged by villains, leading to her family's decline, and she was forced to become Gu Qing's concubine.
Seeing her delighted expression, Gu Qing's mouth twitched.
"Master..." Bai Suying also arrived.
Right, her role was that of a courtesan from a brothel who had her heart captured by one of Gu Qing's poems, carried into the Gu residence in a small sedan chair through the back door, humbly serving him.
Gu Qing was completely dumbfounded.
How could they all love acting so much?
Giving up being proper goddesses to enjoy mortal life.
"Master!" They both called out softly at the same time, skillfully stepping forward to massage Gu Qing's shoulders.
Gu Qing truly enjoyed the treatment of a great master.
"Ten years have passed. When are we going back?" Gu Qing asked helplessly.
The two women paused for a moment, then smiled and said: "This humble one will do as the Master commands."
In truth, they didn't care about where they were or what their identity was.
They just wanted to stay by Gu Qing's side.
After all, with the Primordial Ruyi Tower, they could enter it to cultivate at any time.
These years, although they seemed to be experiencing mortal life, they were actually tempering their hearts in the mortal world, elevating their state of mind.
Not only had their cultivation not fallen behind, but they had improved at an astonishing rate.
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