After transforming into a fairy, I, in my simulation, wreaked havoc in the cultivation world.

Upon hearing this, your face turned deathly pale, and your once bright eyes instantly turned bloodshot.

"No...no!!!"

You let out a piercing scream, abruptly breaking free from his embrace, and stumbled backward onto the cold flagstones, scrambling on your hands and feet.

At this moment, where is even a trace of the composure and poise of a Golden Core cultivator? You are clearly just a girl who has been excessively frightened.

Seeing your distraught state, with Liu Guanzhi's intelligence, how could he not guess what you had gone through?

No wonder…

No wonder you, in your past life, harbored such undisguised disgust towards a man's touch; no wonder you so ruthlessly rejected all his affection and probing.

A wave of intense regret washed over him. He quickly stepped forward and carefully pulled the trembling girl, who was cowering in the corner, into his arms.

"Waaaah...no..."

Hearing the murmurs escaping from your lips, Liu Guanzhi felt as if his heart had been gripped tightly, and for a moment he couldn't breathe.

"It's alright now."

He gently yet firmly pulled you into his arms, resting his chin on the top of your head and patting your back as if soothing a frightened little animal.

【"Waaah..."】

After a long while, you seemed to finally regain a sliver of reason from your extreme panic. You let out a muffled sob, raised your tear-filled face, and looked at the boy in front of you with a blank and helpless expression.

["Liu Guanzhi?"]

"Yes, it's me."

"Waaaaah~ Please don't leave me."

"I will never let you leave me again."

[Liu Guanzhi's voice was deep and gentle, carrying a calming power.]

Watching the thick pink mist rise before you, you bit your lower lip hard, afraid that you wouldn't be able to suppress the wildly upturned corners of your mouth in such a tragic atmosphere.

To hide this inappropriate laugh, you went all out, wrapping your arms tightly around the boy's neck, tilting your head back, and kissing him directly.

After only a brief moment of surprise, Liu Guanzhi didn't hesitate to take the initiative, grabbing the back of your head and deepening the kiss.

He knew that what you needed at that moment was a firm choice.

[Then his movements were no longer as restrained and cautious as usual; the lingering, passionate kisses between his lips carried an irresistible force, swallowing up all your essence.]

【"Waaah~"】

You felt breathless from his kisses, and could only weakly cling to his shoulders. Under this forceful plunder, your whole body went limp in his arms.

[After a long time, when the two of you had somehow ended up on the bed, as he prepared to make his next move, you gently pressed him down.]

"Brother Guanzhi, can we wait a little longer? I...I'm not ready yet."

Looking at the pleading and expectant eyes of the girl beneath him, Liu Guanzhi smiled gently, reached out to straighten her collar, and then turned to pull her into his arms.

"I'll do whatever you say."

[Tsk~ They have pretty good self-control.]

However, this isn't just you being coy. Your persona has already reached this stage; moving too fast would only arouse his suspicion.

The powdery mist has already appeared, so there's no need to rush what follows.

[Old Liu, no matter how cunning you are, you'd never guess I'm already two versions ahead.]

【...】

[Two weeks later.]

[In the quiet courtyard, you sit cross-legged on a futon, surrounded by wisps of silver light.]

[Since the Qi and Blood Gu underwent a second purification, your cultivation efficiency has increased once again.]

[Under this exceptional cultivation state, the Moon Essence Power that would normally require four hundred years to accumulate can now be perfected in approximately one hundred and fifty years.]

After completing another round of the cultivation technique, you exhaled a long breath, and the moonlight surrounding you slowly dissipated.

You slowly opened your eyes, but your brows furrowed involuntarily, a look of deep concern appearing on your face.

Should I still go to the Phoenix Cry Purple Heaven Grand Competition more than thirty years later?

[You are currently in Changye Prefecture, a full two prefectures away from Xuanhuang Prefecture. If you wish to return, with your current strength, even using a teleportation array, it would likely take several years.]

Moreover, the journey will involve traversing numerous dangerous areas...

"What's wrong?"

A familiar voice rang in my ears.

Immediately afterwards, a pair of arms wrapped tightly around you from behind, skillfully pulling you into their embrace.

A sweet smile played on your lips as you leaned back, relaxing your body and resting against his chest.

[Then, you told him without reservation all your worries and plans regarding the competition.]

[For this kind of planning, it's much more reliable to leave it to Lao Liu than to do it myself. I'm also quite happy to occasionally act like a fool.]

After a moment's hesitation, Liu Guanzhi said firmly:

"I'll definitely go back."

You turned around, puzzled, and straddled him, facing him, your hands naturally hooking around his neck.

Why?

"The Phoenix Blood Pool is crucial to your constitution."

Liu Guanzhi reached out and tidied a stray hair behind your ear, paused, and continued:

"Furthermore, if I remember correctly, a 'Phoenix Blood Jade' seems to be developing within that blood pool."

"Phoenix Blood Jade?"

Your eyes held a hint of confusion, but your heart was pounding; it sounded like good stuff.

Indeed, a man who plans meticulously is the most attractive!

"This item is extremely rare; it has only a very small chance of being born in the places where the Luan and Phoenix clan perished."

[Liu Guanzhi patiently explained, his eyes reflecting your admiring gaze, and the corners of his lips involuntarily turned up slightly.]

"The Phoenix Blood Pool was originally formed from the accumulated bones of countless phoenixes. Over the years, it naturally gave birth to such a wondrous treasure."

"You mean, it can help me awaken my constitution?"

You hooked your arm around his and tightened your grip slightly, drawing the two of you into a dangerously close proximity once again.

Liu Guanzhi's eyes darkened slightly, but his tone remained calm.

"Wearing the Phoenix Blood Jade can help you gradually awaken your physique. This effect should last until about 60% of your physique has been awakened."

[60%!]

You secretly glanced at the panel:

[Physique: Azure Phoenix Sacred Body (Awakening Level: 1%)]

Old Liu, there's nothing more to say. I can only repay your kindness slowly.

A slight stirring in your heart, you suddenly leaned forward and swiftly pecked his cool lips.

Before you could even pull away with a wicked grin, you felt a large hand grip your waist tightly, pinning you firmly against him.

Immediately afterwards, an irresistible force came from the back of your head.

【"Hmm?"】

Before you could even utter a complete gasp, a smile flickered in Liu Guanzhi's eyes. He lowered his head and pressed down hard, instantly deepening the brief kiss.

[After a long time.]

"Old Liu..."

[Your pitiful voice rang out.]

"Don't worry, we'll just collect some interest first."

【"Waaah..."】

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