Revitalization of Spirituality: My Front Door Leads to a Miniature Universe

Gu Yuan got up and went back to the house to prepare, planning to take action while the great formation of Zhanlong Ridge was still effective, since no one knew how long it could keep the Corpse King trapped.

This ferocious beast has consumed so much blood of the extraordinary beings, it should still be recovering. Once it recovers and escapes, it will probably be difficult for it to get close to Zhanlong Ridge again.

Just then, the communicator rang, and it was Liu Luochen calling.

"Have a meal."

"immediately."

"I'll send someone to pick you up."

The two spoke briefly, without saying much.

Xiangshui Pavilion, 22nd floor, Golden Years Private Room.

Gu Yuan licked her lips and looked at the steaming food, but her gaze quickly shifted to the beautiful woman not far away.

Liu Luochen wore a beige dress, blooming like a divine lotus.

She reclined languidly on a vine-woven armchair, her slender and alluring body undulating, firm yet rounded, and a gentle movement could outline a perfect curve.

Her dress couldn't even fully cover her jade-like legs, revealing their alluring curves that were flawless.

Seemingly sensing the intense gaze from the former, she sat up straight, glared at Gu Yuan fiercely, and then casually asked in a sweet voice, "Why didn't you come to see my performance the other day?"

"Performance? What performance? Weren't you in the Qinling Mountains that day...?"

Even though she sensed the displeasure in the former's slightly cold gaze, Gu Yuan didn't look away but instead moved closer to admire him more closely.

He blurted out her question, but quickly realized something was wrong and his heart trembled.

"It really was you."

Liu Luochen smiled triumphantly, his star-like eyes radiating confidence and wisdom.

You tricked me.

Gu Yuan retorted softly, then sat heavily in her chair, realizing that she had undoubtedly revealed her presence in the Qinling Mountains the day before yesterday.

The woman before him was still so alert and intelligent. She probably sensed something the moment Qin Ling and the other man locked eyes, and now she was just confirming it.

"That other minotaur is probably Fatty. I didn't expect you guys to be so strong."

Liu Luochen raised an eyebrow slightly, exuding charm, and gestured for Gu Yuan to drink with her.

"Am I really that good? Are you tempted?"

"Go to hell."

The former glared fiercely, then reverted to his icy demeanor, keeping everyone at arm's length.

"Why is that? Can you tell me?" Gu Yuan suddenly became serious. He had wanted to ask this question for a long time. Their breakup came without warning. It was a one-sided announcement of giving up without any reason, which almost became a knot in his heart.

Seeing his expression, Liu Luochen was visibly taken aback. He placed his wine glass on the table, his expression complex and conflicted, but it gradually turned cold and frighteningly rational.

"There's no future for us. If we force ourselves to stay together, will it only leave us with indelible regrets and pain in the future?"

"I really don't know what kind of man is worthy of walking down this path with you. Maybe he's just lucky."

Gu Yuan wasn't particularly surprised by the result; he just wanted the final answer. He then took a big gulp of red wine and looked away from the former.

Liu Luochen simply watched the former quietly, then got up and went to the window to gaze at the starry sky, as if sighing softly, with a trace of melancholy and a hint of sadness in his eyes.

After a long while, he turned around, looked at Gu Yuan, and said very solemnly, "I still stand by what I said: I will help you with whatever you need as much as possible, but... some things cannot be forced."

"Thanks, and may our friendship last forever! Cheers!"

Gu Yuan had calmed herself down and was not ashamed or angry about being rejected. Instead, she felt relieved.

That's the kind of person she is. She has clear goals and principles, and she can stick to them without being swayed by external things. Perhaps that's what makes her so attractive.

Liu Luochen naturally raised his wine glass.

Just then, as she glanced at Gu Yuan, her expression suddenly changed. Her brows furrowed slightly, and she stared intently at his shoulder as if examining something. She asked suspiciously, "Gu Yuan...do you have some kind of weird pet?"

"Um?"

The former's reaction naturally caught Gu Yuan's attention, causing him to pause in surprise.

Looking back at his own shoulder, even he let out a scream, almost swearing.

"Damn it, where did this toad come from? How did it get onto my shoulder?" Then he slapped it away.

"Disgusting! The hygiene of this restaurant is appalling; a toad actually got in! We strongly demand a free meal!"

Gu Yuan patted his shoulder, then looked at the toad lying on the ground, its life hanging in the balance, feeling both helpless and angry.

Liu Luochen, standing to the side, smiled slightly, clearly amused.

The two did not continue eating, but walked out of the restaurant and finally parted ways at the intersection.

Gu Yuan walked alone on the dimly lit street, pondering the idea of ​​going to Zhanlong Ridge in Qin Chuan again, when suddenly his expression froze...

It felt like I stepped on something soft; my feet went numb, and I angrily closed my eyes.

"Damn it, what a bad day! First, I confessed to my crush and got rejected, then a toad ruined my mood, and now... I've stepped in dog poop. I'm so pissed off."

"Hey, how long are you going to keep stepping on me, you piece of dog poop?"

The deserted street was suddenly filled with shouts of abuse, which was quite eerie in the absence of anyone.

"What the hell is that? Come out!"

Gu Yuan was startled, thinking that the Corpse King had escaped and chased after them. He immediately became extremely alert and vigilant about his surroundings.

"You... damn it, I'm at your feet."

"Damn, that's scarier than a ghost! The dog poop is talking!"

Gu Yuan shuddered. He knew the world was crazy... but he never imagined that a pile of dog poop could become a spirit.

"Humble humans, if you do not bow before me, your destiny is lost!"

A mournful voice came, filled with boundless anger.

Gu Yuan moved her foot away and, by the light of the street lamp, finally saw what was under her feet—a toad, and the sound was coming from it.

"We've really stirred up a hornet's nest."

Just as he was about to throw it away, the toad spoke again, looking very flustered, "Damn little thief, what do you want... I have a temper too."

"Snapped!"

"Speak properly, how am I a thief... Call me handsome."

A hard slap landed on the former's mouth, making its body shake violently.

"You stole my exotic fruit, what else can you be but a thief? You damned fool, let me go right now, or you'll regret it."

The toad crossed its forelimbs, looked at people with slanted eyes, and had an old-fashioned appearance.

Gu Yuan stared intently at him, "You...you're the dead toad from Qinling, how did you come back to life?" It was simply unbelievable.

"You're the one who's dead! I'm in a deep slumber. Give the fruit back, you little thief."

The toad became even more confident, squinting with an air of "I'm the best in the world," which was quite infuriating.

"Croak, croak, let go of me, are you trying to kill the frog to silence it?"

Gu Yuan squeezed hard, and the former's eyes bulged, its limbs stretched out, and it howled in pain. Then he gave it a sharp rap on the forehead, "Since you're not dead, it wasn't stealing... it was robbing. Don't yell like that."

"You seem to think you're quite proud of it."

Even as the toad lay dying, it didn't forget to be sarcastic, its eyes still sharp, showing no one's respect.

"In that case, I can only send you to reunite with the fruit."

Gu Yuan licked his lips. Although the toad in front of him didn't look very good, its skin was smooth and without any bumps, as if it were wearing a suit of armor. Among toads, it was considered a handsome young man.

"What...what are you going to do to me? I'm a divine beast...eating me will get you struck by lightning."

Seeing the former reveal a mouthful of snow-white teeth, the toad felt a chill in its heart and struggled desperately.

"Then I love it even more."

Gu Yuan didn't believe such words at all. How could there be such an ugly divine beast? The former looked like a thug from the toads.

"Really, I can prove it."

The toad croaked loudly, struggling like a pig being slaughtered, spitting everywhere, much of it even landing on Gu Yuan.

"Snapped!"

Disgusted by its disgust, Gu Yuan threw it on the ground, completely speechless.

The toad did not flee, but stood upright in place like a human, its forelimbs drawing a strange trajectory in the air, which actually converged into a Tai Chi circle.

Golden energy surged forth, accompanied by a loud croak, shaking the heavens and earth like thunder, releasing terrifying power that destroyed all the surrounding trees, turning them into dust.

"He actually has the cultivation level of the sixth level of the Martial Realm!"

Based on the energy fluctuations it released, Gu Yuan made this judgment: the opponent was probably several times stronger than an ordinary superhuman.

It was only because his cultivation level was at the ninth level that he could suppress his opponent so easily; anyone else might have been beaten to a pulp.

Just then, a cold smile appeared on the toad's lips, and he suddenly sprang up, shouting, "You little thief, die!"