Fairy, please don't do this!

Lin Qingci lowered her eyelids and spoke softly.

As she spoke, seeing the gleaming white pill pressed against her lips, she gently parted her cherry lips and put the pill into her mouth.

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, that soft, delicate tongue gently brushed against his fingertips.

Gu Jinzhao felt a dampness on his fingertips and quickly withdrew his hand: "Even so, we should proceed step by step. How can the path of cultivation be accomplished overnight?"

Lin Qingci's cheeks flushed slightly, and she obediently replied, "I have remembered your teachings, Senior Brother."

She could feel her senior brother's concern, which was almost identical to that in her previous life.

I was just too shy and insecure back then, and I missed many good opportunities.

That will never happen again.

Whenever she was with her senior brother, she would seize every opportunity to gradually win his heart.

Lin Qingci seemed to have thought of something, and blinked her clear, autumn-water-like eyes: "Senior brother, Qingci has some good news to tell you."

Gu Jinzhao was taken aback: "What news?"

Lin Qingci smiled sweetly: "I have already entered the mid-stage of the ninth rank."

When she was in the Lin family, her cultivation level was barely at the entry-level.

But now, in just over a month, he has already broken through to the mid-stage of the ninth rank.

This is due to both her skill in swordsmanship and the fact that she carries the memories of her past life, making her path of rebuilding her cultivation much easier.

Gu Jinchao's expression stiffened slightly.

Is this good news?

Lin Qingci's rapid progress in cultivation made him slightly uneasy.

It should be noted that he is still at the early stage of the eighth rank and has not yet begun to cultivate the "Six Elements True Demon Technique".

If Lin Qingci is given more time, she will probably catch up with her very soon.

The thought of the bloody scene of the woodcutter's knife made Gu Jinzhao's heart skip a beat. He felt he had to speed up his cultivation and start "layering armor" as soon as possible.

"Senior brother, I've finished adjusting my breathing. Let's continue practicing swordsmanship."

"Practicing swordsmanship is acceptable, but one must stop when the point is reached and not overexert oneself."

"I'll do whatever my senior brother says."

The sunlight was warm and gentle in the bamboo forest.

Amidst the fluttering bamboo leaves, two figures crisscrossed, their swords clashing, always stirring up invisible ripples.

Gazing at that gentle, jade-like face, Lin Qingci's eyes were filled with affection, and her cherry lips subtly curved into a captivating smile.

In her previous life, her senior brother taught her to practice swordsmanship in this way.

At that time, she had lost her sword bone and was extremely weak; she could barely hold a sword.

My senior brother patiently taught me step by step, and his tone was always gentle and warm.

This was the first time since her parents passed away that she had felt such care and concern.

Now, revisiting those old memories, her feelings have grown even stronger, further solidifying her resolve to "conquer" her senior brother.

Only in this way will her senior brother belong to her forever.

……

Thus, as the sun began to set in the west, dusk was approaching.

"It's getting late, we should head back."

Gu Jinzhao sheathed his sword and looked at Lin Qingci beside him.

Cultivating within a sect provides a continuous supply of spiritual energy, naturally leading to much faster progress.

The spiritual energy in the city is scarce, making it extremely difficult for even the most talented individuals to reach a higher level.

This is why countless people are desperate to join a sect.

After all, those who can establish their own schools of thought all have some foundation.

At this moment, Lin Qingci suddenly frowned slightly and paused in her steps.

"what happened?"

Gu Jinchao inquired with concern.

Lin Qingci pursed her lips and said in a low voice, "I accidentally injured my leg while practicing swordsmanship just now."

Gu Jinchao looked down and saw that, sure enough, a patch of crimson blood had seeped through the hem of his sword robe near his calves.

"Did I hurt you?"

He had been extremely careful while practicing his swordplay, for fear of hurting her.

Lin Qingci shook her head: "It wasn't my senior brother, it was Qingci who was accidentally cut by a broken bamboo."

Gu Jinchao asked, "Can you still walk?"

Lin Qingci remained silent, gently biting her lower lip with her pearly teeth, and limped forward.

'Just so I could carry her down the mountain, she risked injuring her legs—what a fuss!'

Gu Jinzhao sighed inwardly, but still turned around and bent his back slightly: "I'll carry you on my back."

Since Lin Qingci has gone to such lengths, he can't just ignore it and ruin his "warm man" image.

"Thank you, senior brother."

A barely perceptible smile played on Lin Qingci's lips as she gently leaned against his back, her arms naturally encircling his neck.

Just as Gu Jinchao had expected, this was indeed something she did intentionally.

The senior brother was kind to everyone. Seeing that her legs were injured, how could he bear to let her walk down the mountain alone?

"If you were injured, why didn't you say so earlier?"

"If Aunt Ruo sees this, she will definitely blame me for not taking good care of you."

Gu Jinzhao supported her soft, round legs with his other hand and walked slowly forward.

Two soft, warm mounds pressed against his back, a few strands of black hair falling over his shoulders, a faint fragrance lingering in his nostrils, making him feel a little restless.

"It's just a minor injury, nothing serious."

Lin Qingci leaned on his shoulder, inhaling the unique scent of her senior brother, and thought how wonderful it would be if it could last forever.

Gu Jinchao said with a hint of reproach, "Your body is already weak. If minor injuries are not treated in time, they can easily lead to excessive blood loss, which is extremely detrimental to the recovery of your sword bones."

"Don't be so reckless in the future, understand?"

"Qingci has noted it down."

Lin Qingci's eyebrows curved, and her heart was filled with warmth.

Upon hearing the words "showing off," images of the two of them on their wedding night, entwined until death, involuntarily surfaced in her mind, and a blush gradually crept onto her flawless jade cheeks.

That was her first time, but because of the sorrow in her heart, she made insatiable demands until her death.

As she pondered, her gaze gradually became hazy, and she slowly leaned her head closer to Gu Jinzhao's ear, then, as if possessed, parted her lips and gently pressed them against his.

Gu Jinchao first felt a warm, moist touch on her earlobe, and her body stiffened slightly: "Junior sister, what are you doing?"

Lin Qingci suddenly snapped back to reality, feeling her cheeks and ears burning. She panicked and said, "Just now... just now... a mosquito landed on Senior Brother's ear, and I wanted to shoo it away."

Where are there any mosquitoes?

It's clearly you who's flirting with me.

Gu Jinzhao thought to himself, but didn't want to expose him directly: "Can't you use your hands? Why do you have to use your mouth?"

But as soon as he said it, he felt that something was wrong!

Lin Qingci blushed and nestled against his back, explaining in a soft voice, "I didn't think that much about it."

You're not that you haven't thought about it, you're just thinking too much... Gu Jinchao glanced at her sideways.

Lin Qingci was constantly trying to win his favor.

If he hadn't been on his sixth playthrough, he probably wouldn't have been able to withstand such an onslaught.

After all, it's said that for a man to pursue a woman is like climbing a mountain, while for a woman to pursue a man is like piercing a thin veil...

Chapter 34, The Noblewoman Seeks Peril (Part 1)

The following evening, Gu Jinzhao received a message from Wu Qi via paper crane, informing him that Yuechu'e had arrived in Qingyun City.

"It seems that Yue Chu'e is suffering quite a bit from the fire poison!"

He had just returned from the sect and hadn't even had dinner when he mounted his little mare and rode off to Wanhua Pavilion amidst the crisp sound of hooves.

There's no time to lose; my junior sister's cultivation speed is just too fast.

It was so fast that even he, a sixth-time viewer, felt a little panicked.

Before long, they arrived at the entrance of Wanhua Pavilion.

Before even entering, Wu Qi greeted him with a smile: "Young friend Gu, please come in. The chairman has been waiting for you for a long time."

Gu Jinzhao handed the horse to a servant and followed Wu Qi to the top floor of Wanhua Pavilion.

"Young Master Gu, please follow me."

A beautiful but somewhat aloof maid stepped forward and led Gu Jinzhao into the only private room on the top floor.

The interior is carved from thousand-year-old sandalwood. The moment you step inside, a delicate and elegant fragrance permeates your senses, subtly calming your mind and spirit.

Glass lamps hang from the four corners, and a nine-inch luminous pearl is embedded in the dome. Unlike ordinary pearls that are pale white, this one has a light blue halo, like the condensation of moonlight.

An Wanxi's voice rang in my ears: "How luxurious!"

How could it not be luxurious?

This woman is the richest woman in Kyushu.

Gu Jinchao sat down without speaking, but looked up at the screen and saw a graceful and beautiful mature figure emerge.

She wore a light blue dress, her black hair was piled up high, and she wore only a jade hairpin. Her demeanor was elegant and noble, just like a stunning noblewoman.

A delicate, floral fragrance wafted over, and a stunningly beautiful face came into view.

His pupils were as black as lacquer, yet subtly revealed an amber luster; with each glance, it seemed as if a river of stars flowed, captivating the soul.

Her lips were naturally red without any makeup, and when she slightly raised them, very shallow dimples appeared on both sides, adding to her radiance.

She is one of the five female protagonists, the future queen of the demon race—Yuechu'e!

Because she always dressed like a noblewoman, she was also known as "Lady E".

"My name is Yuechu'e. May I ask your name, sir?"

Her voice is mellow and gentle, like a spring breeze.

Gu Jinchao cupped his hands and said, "Gu Jinchao greets Lady E."

Yue'e smiled and said, "I heard from Steward Wu that you possess the Heavenly Ice Soul?"

Gu Jinzhao took out the jade box and placed it on the white jade table, then slowly opened it.

In an instant, wisps of cold air spread out, and the azure light illuminated the entire elegant room as if it were a starry sky.

"I wonder what Young Master Gu wishes to exchange this Celestial Ice Soul for?"

At the beginning of the month, Yue'e's beautiful eyes lit up, and she couldn't help but ask.

Based solely on the icy spiritual energy emanating from it, she felt the pain from the fire poison within her body lessen somewhat.

"I want to change these things."

Gu Jinzhao took out a list he had prepared beforehand and handed it over. The list contained all the materials needed to refine the Six Gu.

Yuechu'e glanced at them and said calmly, "Many of these materials can only be obtained by entering the Nanzhao Kingdom."

“Especially those rare poisonous insects, even with the capabilities of the Wanhua Chamber of Commerce, are extremely difficult to obtain.”

Gu Jinzhao had expected this, and sighed, "If it weren't for this, I wouldn't have come to the Wanhua Chamber of Commerce."