You remained chaste on your wedding night, do you really think this holy son is a simp?

High above, clouds and mist swirl around.

The wind whistled past their ears, but it couldn't dispel the romantic atmosphere between them.

Qin Shuang let Gu Changyuan lead her, her body feeling light and airy.

She looked at the broad back of the man in front of her, her mind a jumble of thoughts.

soon.

A majestic mountain appeared ahead; it was Gu Changyuan's training ground.

The spiritual energy was so rich it seemed to permeate the air, with clouds and mist rising and falling, clearly a treasure trove for cultivation.

Gu Changyuan descended from the clouds, carrying Qin Shuang as they slowly descended.

"arrive."

Gu Changyuan turned around and smiled at Qin Shuang.

Qin Shuang nodded, and was about to pull her hand back to tidy her appearance.

But just then...

Her gaze passed over Gu Changyuan's shoulder and landed on the entrance to the magnificent cave dwelling.

next second.

Qin Shuang's pupils contracted sharply, and she froze.

His eyes were fixed straight ahead, his face filled with disbelief.

On the wide white jade platform at the entrance of the cave dwelling, one could see...

In the very center, a person is kneeling.

A man.

The man looked extremely disheveled.

Judging from the way he looked, he hadn't just been kneeling for a short while.

They must have been kneeling for at least several days.

"this......"

Qin Shuang was completely stunned.

What's going on?

"Holy Son..."

Qin Shuang's voice carried a hint of reluctance, and her brows were tightly furrowed.

"What's going on? What mistake did this junior brother make?"

"Why are you kneeling in front of your cave for so long? If word gets out..."

Qin Shuang thought that if this got out, it wouldn't be good for the Holy Son's reputation.

After all, it was done in public, and to humiliate a fellow disciple like this was against the natural order.

Moreover, this person really looks like he's about to die.

Upon hearing this, Gu Changyuan turned and glanced at Qin Shuang.

Looking at her overly kind-hearted appearance, Gu Changyuan shook his head helplessly.

"Senior sister, you have such a soft heart."

Gu Changyuan didn't explain, but turned around and held up one finger.

He pointed at Lin Chen, who was kneeling on the ground, his finger hovering just above Lin Chen's forehead.

"Are you talking about this good-for-nothing? This good-for-nothing is blind and incompetent, he doesn't even know what's good for him."

"How dare he say that I am not worthy to be a holy son, and that he will one day trample on my head."

Gu Changyuan chuckled, his face full of amusement.

"Since he's so stubborn and arrogant, I'll teach him how to behave and what manners are."

"Let him kneel here and reflect on his actions."

"You can get lost when you finally understand, when you finally know who you are."

These words were extremely harsh.

Every word struck Lin Chen's face hard, hitting his dignity.

waste.

They're blind.

lesson.

This isn't speaking to a fellow disciple; it's clearly scolding a disobedient stray dog.

Lin Chen, kneeling on the ground, was trembling violently.

humiliation.

Endless humiliation.

He could tolerate being forced to kneel as punishment.

After all, in this world where strength reigns supreme, it's normal to suffer if you're not as skilled as others.

Although Lin Chen is currently an outer disciple, he has had a fortuitous encounter and a cheat code, and he believes that he will be able to turn things around one day.

But things are different now.

Qin Shuang is right next to me now.

That's Qin Shuang!

He had fantasized countless times about the day when he had mastered his skills and made a name for himself, so that he could stand in front of Qin Shuang in glory and make her look at him with new eyes.

But what about reality?

The reality is, at this very moment, he is kneeling on the ground like a dead dog.

Covered in filth, looking utterly disheveled.

But the goddess in his heart stood with the enemy who had humiliated him.

Although he didn't dare to look up and see the whole scene of Gu Changyuan taking Qin Shuang's hand and falling down, he still caught a glimpse of it out of the corner of his eye.

In that instant, his heart broke.

That feeling was worse than killing him.

Right now, Gu Changyuan is pointing his finger at Qin Shuang and calling him a piece of trash in front of her.

They trampled his dignity into the mud and even stomped on it twice.

How could he possibly tolerate this?

Lin Chen's fingernails dug deep into his flesh, leaving his palm a bloody mess.

He wanted to jump up and punch Gu Changyuan's hateful face.

But he didn't dare.

Reason told him he couldn't move.

Gu Changyuan is too strong.

Moreover, this is Gu Changyuan's territory.

If he dared to make the slightest move, Gu Changyuan would kill him without hesitation.

Lin Chen roared wildly in his heart.

"Gu Changyuan, you just wait. I, Lin Chen, will remember this humiliation. You are now the high and mighty Holy Son, and you look down on me like an ant, but don't be too smug!"

"Fortune's wheel turns, thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river, never underestimate a young man's potential. Just give me time, just let Lin Chen live..."

"One day, I'll trample you under my feet and make you taste what it's like to kneel and beg for mercy!"

"I will take everything you possess! Including the position of Holy Son, including Qin Shuang!"

Lin Chen made the most vicious vow in his heart.

Gu Changyuan stood in front of him, looking at the trembling protagonist.

Although Lin Chen kept his head down and didn't say a word.

But who is Gu Changyuan?

He's a time traveler who's thoroughly familiar with all sorts of plot devices.

He could guess this kind of humiliation and hardship drama even with his eyes closed.

This kid must be having a lot going on inside right now.

I bet he's mentally chanting some kind of slogan like "Don't underestimate a young person's potential."

"Yo."

"What's wrong? Why are you shaking like that? Are you resentful? Or are you cursing me in your heart?"

Gu Changyuan bent down and moved closer.

Although he couldn't see Lin Chen's face clearly, he could feel the overwhelming resentment in him.

"Let me guess, are you thinking that once you've mastered all your skills, you'll trample me under your feet?"

"Are you thinking, 'Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river'?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen's body stiffened abruptly.

You were right.

How could Gu Changyuan know what I was thinking?

Seeing his reaction, Gu Changyuan straightened up, his smile widening.

"What a pity. Want to turn things around? Want revenge? You'll have to be lucky enough to do it. In front of this Holy Son, do you even deserve to talk about the future?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the smile on Gu Changyuan's face vanished instantly.

Gu Changyuan slowly raised his right hand, one finger pointing at Lin Chen.

"Since you're not convinced, I'll beat you until you are."

"collapse!"

A visible ripple of spiritual energy shot out from his fingertips.

Lin Chen had absolutely no chance to resist.

"Hmm!"

The back, which could barely stand upright, snapped instantly in the face of this force.

Immediately following was a dull thud.

Lin Chen's head slammed heavily against the stone slab, and he fell face-first to the ground.

The spiritual energy continued to exert pressure.

It pressed down on him so much that he couldn't lift his head, and his bones groaned all over.

But he was unwilling to accept it.

He was unwilling to be suppressed like this.

Especially in front of Qin Shuang.

"Gu Changyuan!!!"