71: After all, there are differences between men and women

After putting away the Earth Sword, Gu Liangyuan immediately walked out of his cultivation room and began to patrol Forget-Love Peak.

Stepping out of the main hall, he had barely taken a few steps before arriving at the side hall where Qianqiu resided.

Gu Liangyuan’s Divine Sense swept across, discovering Qianqiu inside the side hall, holding the Autumn Water Sword, practicing her sword techniques in her own courtyard.

Slow as a gentle breeze caressing willows, fast as an arrow leaving its string.

Between motion and stillness, the true essence of sword techniques was fully displayed.

Cultivating to the last form, she uttered the word “Swift,” and the Autumn Water Sword flew out of her hand.

With a flicker, it transformed into dozens of sword shadows, heading straight for a large bluestone not far away!

Swish, swish, swish, sounds of breaking air echoed.

The man-high bluestone collapsed with a crash!

Upon closer inspection, the pile of shattered stones all bore marks of being cut.

Gu Liangyuan nodded with satisfaction at this sight.

Destroying this bluestone was simple, but controlling the crisscrossing Sword Qi to instantly cut this bluestone into millions of pieces required the Flying Sword to be manipulated to a subtle degree.

Evidently, Qianqiu’s swordsmanship had reached Transcendent.

To advance further, she would need to comprehend Sword Intent.

With Qianqiu’s current cultivation, this mastery of controlling a Flying Sword alone allowed her to contend with those in the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment.

Coupled with the enhancement of the Autumn Water Sword and the various Magical Artifacts he had bestowed, fighting above her Rank was not difficult.

“It seems I’ve only focused on bestowing Spirit Treasures, but in terms of Divine Abilities and Spells, Qianqiu’s methods are still somewhat limited.”

“All the Divine Abilities I possess were returned by the System, and bestowing them wouldn’t trigger a return, not to mention Qianqiu’s current cultivation wouldn’t allow her to use them.”

“However, fortunately, tomorrow is an auspicious day; once the Enlightenment Tower is erected, all these issues will be resolved.”

“System, check Qianqiu’s panel.”

Name: Qianqiu

Devotion Value: 100

Cultivation: Fourth Heaven of Foundation Establishment

Physical Body Cultivation: First Layer of Foundation Establishment

Spiritual Root: Mutated Fire Spiritual Root

Comprehension Ability: Once in a Millennium

Luck: Immense Fortune

Fate: Empress, Rebirth from Cocoon, Stronger with Adversity.

Cultivation: Foundation Establishment

Clap, clap, clap!

“Not bad, not bad, my painstaking cultivation of you was not in vain.”

Gu Liangyuan clapped his hands and slowly walked out of the Void Realm.

Upon seeing Gu Liangyuan, the fatigue from Spiritual Qi depletion that Qianqiu felt immediately vanished.

With a hint of surprise, she called out, “Revered Master.”

Gu Liangyuan approached Qianqiu and handed her ten drops of True Dragon Blood and a Spirit Beast Bag.

“Inside this Spirit Beast Bag is a Spirit Beast Dragon Steed that Revered Master found for you, which can be used for travel. Compared to flying boats, it not only saves Spirit Stones but also grows with your cultivation.”

“Here are ten drops of True Dragon Blood, which will assist your Physical Body cultivation and can also be used to enhance the True Dragon Bloodline within this Dragon Steed.”

“If properly nurtured in the future, it’s not impossible for it to transform into a Dragon Horse and Ascend with you.”

Qianqiu took the True Dragon Blood and the Spirit Beast Bag:

“Thank you, Revered Master.”

“Ding, Host bestowed a Dragon Steed upon Qianqiu, triggering a five-thousand-fold return. Return Reward: Exotic Beast Cub.”

Name: Dragon Pao

Rank: Exotic Beast Cub

Origin: Born from the union of a Roe Deer and a True Dragon.

Effect: Once mature, its speed can rival that of an Immortal, traversing the Void Realm and covering thousands of miles in an instant.

Drawback: Cannot shapeshift. Furthermore, the Dragon Pao inherits the flaws of a foolish roe deer, making it exceptionally timid.

Once in a dangerous environment, it will flee frantically, suitable only for escape, not as a combat beast.

Gu Liangyuan hadn’t had time to carefully examine the System’s description when he was interrupted by Qianqiu’s voice.

Qianqiu looked at Gu Liangyuan pitifully:

“Master, your disciple has encountered some problems in her recent cultivation and wishes for Master to help clarify them.”

“Oh? What problems?”

Meeting Gu Liangyuan’s concerned gaze, Qianqiu thought about what she was about to say, and a hint of guilt flashed in her heart.

A slight blush also rose on her face.

Smelling the pleasant scent on Gu Liangyuan, Qianqiu swallowed, gathered her courage, and took half a step forward, bringing herself closer to Gu Liangyuan, before hesitantly speaking:

“I followed Master’s method, dripping True Dragon Blood into the bathtub for bathing, and I was indeed able to absorb it.”

“However, when I Cultivate my Physical Body, the Spiritual Qi within me also becomes uncontrollably restless.”

“I’m afraid of suffering Qi Deviation because of this, so I was thinking, the next time I absorb True Dragon Blood, I would like to ask Revered Master… to be my Protector.”

At first, Qianqiu’s tone was normal, but her voice grew softer and softer as she spoke.

By the last sentence, it was as faint as a mosquito’s buzz.

Her entire demeanor also became bashful.

Gu Liangyuan looked at Qianqiu suspiciously, never having heard of a precedent for Qi Deviation from absorbing True Dragon Blood.

I suspect you’re lying to me, but I have no proof.

Seeing Gu Liangyuan deep in thought, Qianqiu called out again in a somewhat coquettish tone:

“Revered Master~”

At this moment, Qianqiu’s face was flushed with shyness, and her entire being exuded an enchanting allure. Coupled with that call of “Revered Master,” it made Gu Liangyuan’s heart tremble.

Just as he was about to speak, Song Xian’er suddenly walked in from outside the door:

“Why trouble Revered Master with this? Senior Sister, the next time you Cultivate, I will be your Protector.”

Name: Song Xian’er

Devotion Value: 95

Cultivation: Second Layer of Foundation Establishment

Spiritual Root: Water-Wood (Eight parts water, two parts wood, about to transform into a Heavenly Spiritual Root)

Comprehension Ability: Immortal’s Demeanor

Physique: Glass Immortal Body

Luck: Profound Immortal Fate

Fate: Reincarnation and Rebirth, Breaking and Then Establishing

Due to the gradual evolution of her Glass Immortal Body, Song Xian’er’s appearance and temperament were also gradually improving.

At this moment, although her appearance was not as striking as Qianqiu’s, combined with her ethereal and Fairy-like temperament, she could certainly be called an unparalleled Fairy.

After saying this, Song Xian’er sweetly called out to Gu Liangyuan:

“Master.”

As she spoke, she came before Gu Liangyuan and lowered her head, as if waiting for something.

Gu Liangyuan smiled knowingly and gently stroked Song Xian’er’s head.

“Not bad, you’re already at the Second Layer of Foundation Establishment.”

Song Xian’er giggled, “That’s all thanks to Revered Master, really.”

Gu Liangyuan didn’t find anything unusual about their actions, but if anyone from the Immortal Realm who knew Song Xian’er were to see her behaving this way, they would certainly be greatly astonished.

In her previous life, Song Xian’er, as the legitimate daughter of the Divine Song Family, was taught various etiquette and rules from a young age.

On the battlefield, she was the revered Lady General of the Song Family.

In daily life, she was a refined young lady, a paragon for women.

Even though she held a high position, she still had the heart of a young girl.

However, given her status in her previous life, she was not allowed to show such a childlike demeanor.

Also, she had not met anyone who could make her reveal such a demeanor.

Having been Reborn, influenced by her life before her memories Awakened, coupled with a change in her state of mind, she had completely let herself go.

Most importantly, she had met someone who could make her reveal such a demeanor.

While speaking to Gu Liangyuan, Song Xian’er also subtly glanced at Qianqiu, with a hint of challenge in her eyes.

Seeing this, Qianqiu gritted her teeth.

You, Song Xian’er, you come neither too early nor too late, but precisely at this moment to ruin my good fortune!

Gu Liangyuan looked at Qianqiu:

“It’s best if Xian’er can be your Protector, after all, there’s a difference between men and women.”

Although Qianqiu was unwilling, since Gu Liangyuan had spoken to this extent, she could only nod:

“As Master says.”