33: Chapter 33 A pearl given to a beautiful woman—could it be that he harbors feelings for me?

Evening fell, the night ink-black like water, merging with the sky.

"In my opinion, the way she looks at the Sect Master is definitely not simple. It's hard not to imagine she has ulterior motives and ill intentions." Shen Youqing rested her chin on her jade hand, speaking solemnly to Yao Xianer.

"Then why doesn't Big Sister take the initiative? I see the Sect Master is young and handsome, truly a rare Dao Companion."

"If another woman gets there first, wouldn't you regret it for the rest of your life?" Yao Xianer offered advice from the side.

"That's not possible. The Sect Master is already the Dao Companion of our former Sect Master, Revered Master."

Shen Youqing shook her head, feeling slightly helpless.

"Big Sister, you are wrong there. When Xianer was young, I came from the secular Mortal Realm and learned a truth."

"A real man born between heaven and earth having three wives and four concubines in his inner courtyard is a tradition since ancient times."

"As female cultivators, if we admire a male cultivator, shouldn't we be more traditional girls?"

"Moreover, with the former Sect Master, Revered Master, away, doesn't Big Sister want to share his burdens and prevent the Sect Master from being bewitched by other beautiful women?"

Hearing this, Shen Youqing's little brain seemed to suddenly click.

That's right!

As the saying goes, fertile water shouldn't flow into outsiders' fields.

When the Sect Master, Revered Master is here, he naturally belongs to the Sect Master, Revered Master.

When the Sect Master, Revered Master is not here, that is our good opportunity!

In Shen Youqing's beautiful eyes, starlight seemed to shine, glistening brightly.

Since ancient times, beauties love heroes, and she, naturally, was no exception.

If she really waited for mutual love, vows of eternal devotion, until the seas run dry and rocks crumble.

By then, it would be too late.

Therefore, she planned to take the initiative!

However, just as Shen Youqing wanted to expand their emotional connection and specifically went to find Gu Qingge, a stunningly beautiful figure was already accompanying Gu Qingge.

"The person on the path is like jade, the Young Master is peerless in the world."

"This line of poetry, Ruan Yuyan feels, is most suitable to describe Young Master Gu."

This night meeting was Ruan Yuyan's investigation, her probing, and also a necessary way to bring their feelings closer.

Since the name was crowned with the title of Shengdan Hall, regardless of whether this force was public or secret, it showed that it had intricate connections with refining Medicinal Pill.

According to the information Ruan Yuyan received from Elder Fang, she clearly knew that Gu Qingge possessed the identity of a Grade 3 Alchemist.

At the same time, before defecting from the sect, his own strength had already reached the level of the Half-step Golden Core Stage.

Looking at today, he must have already reached the Golden Core Stage!

Such a combination made one feel he was exceptionally talented.

Even Ruan Yuyan, who had seen all the Prodigy in this region, had to admit one thing.

For Gu Qingge to have such achievements in such a remote corner, whether it was his talent or Luck, both reached a quite high level.

Given time, he would definitely become someone great!

"If there is a chance, we can reach some cooperation."

"After all, the auction I preside over in Qingshan Town also needs some Medicinal Pill as auction items."

While speaking, Ruan Yuyan took out a purple-gold jade token from her spatial ring.

The front was engraved with the words "Xuanwu" in a flying dragon and dancing phoenix style, and the back was a pattern of the Xuanwu Sacred Beast.

"Here, Young Master Gu, this is the Purple Gold Jade Token of our Xuanwu Chamber of Commerce."

"Regardless of which auction hosted by the Xuanwu Chamber of Commerce on the Lingzhou Continent, you will enjoy super VIP treatment, and auction items will be exempt from handling fees."

"I hope Young Master Gu will kindly accept it."

Ruan Yuyan planned to "fish" first, burying the bait; as long as the fishing rod didn't slip from her hand, everything was possible.

As for the influence of the Xuanwu Chamber of Commerce, it naturally went without saying; the weight was absolutely sufficient.

Her actions also caused Gu Qingge to be stunned for a moment.

Was she serious?

According to his understanding, the Purple Gold Jade Token belonged to a lofty level within the entire Xuanwu Chamber of Commerce.

It could not be obtained without being a Guest Elder.

Moreover, one had to make certain outstanding contributions to the Xuanwu Chamber of Commerce to obtain this item.

And now, she was giving it to him so easily?

After pondering for a moment, Gu Qingge hesitated slightly before accepting the Purple Gold Jade Token.

It was for no other reason; perhaps Ruan Yuyan had her own considerations, but this thing was extremely important to him.

Possessing this item meant he could use the power of the Xuanwu Chamber of Commerce to more quickly restore the Heavenly Demon Sect from its severely damaged state.

Moreover, he was determined to obtain the Immortal Treasure Spring Secret Realm that he had previously discussed with Sect Master Min Qingrou!

When the Purple Gold Jade Token was in his hand, Gu Qingge felt a fresh, maidenly scent waft over.

"Miss Ruan, gifting such a valuable item, Gu is truly ashamed to accept it."

"Coincidentally, Gu also has some rare trinkets in hand that Miss Ruan might enjoy."

Gu Qingge took out a set of Twelve Moonlit Night Treasure Pearls from his spatial ring.

This item was from the huge Treasure Trove given by the other party after experiencing the Alchemy Emperor's Legacy.

The twelve pearls were a set; by nurturing them with the power of moonlight, the power of the bright moon contained within them could be enhanced.

It was a rare item that combined offense and defense, and had excellent ornamental value among many other functions.

At this moment, Gu Qingge did not want to receive Ruan Yuyan's favor for nothing and intended to gift this item in return.

Looking at the set of Twelve Moonlit Night Treasure Pearls hovering in the air, Ruan Yuyan loved them dearly in her heart and immediately put them away: "Since Young Master Gu has such intentions, this young woman will accept them respectfully."

When Shen Youqing saw Ruan Yuyan's stunning figure descend from the carriage where Gu Qingge was, she had only one thought in her mind.

It's over!

A bad woman got there first!

But thinking that she was a peerless, good woman with a clever heart, she couldn't help but cheer herself on in her heart.

Youqing, don't be discouraged.

As long as the effort is deep, an iron pestle can be ground into a needle.

You can definitely do it!

...

After temporarily parting with Gu Qingge, Elder Fang's voice rang in Ruan Yuyan's ears.

"Young Miss, you actually gave that Purple Gold Jade Token to that brat for nothing? What right does he have..."

Thinking of the value behind that Purple Gold Jade Token, Elder Fang couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.

Could his own Young Miss be suffering from a love-struck brain, really having taken a fancy to that brat?

Perhaps, even she had to admit that in terms of appearance, Gu Qingge was the High Grade among High Grades; even looking across the continents, he belonged to the top tier.

But besides the irrelevant appearance, no matter how strong his strength was, he had just stepped into the Golden Core Stage; was it really worth such an investment?

"To sincerely win over a Prodigy whom one favors, if one doesn't pay some real gold and silver, how could one possibly succeed?"

"I have a premonition that this man's future achievements will be absolutely immeasurable."

Ruan Yuyan firmly believed that her sixth sense as a woman would not be wrong.

"One must know that in this world, adding flowers to brocade is easy, but sending charcoal in snowy weather is difficult."

"Moreover, this treasure he gifted me is not an ordinary item."

"The Twelve Moonlit Night Treasure Pearls."

"If there were no intentions, who would a decent person gift such things to a woman?"

Thinking of this, Ruan Yuyan's pretty face couldn't help but be dyed with a wisp of red blush.

On the Lingzhou Continent, there is a little-known custom.

Gifting night-luminescent pearls to a woman on a moonlit night is a way to express deep love.