33: Chapter 33 Entering the Room, Reward Doubled!

Three days later, Luoyun Town.

A strange event, one sufficient to drop the jaws of every townsperson, unfolded amidst an eerie atmosphere.

The Gu Family, which currently held absolute sway in the town, and their Old Ancestor, hailed as a "Living Immortal," had actually...

With lanterns hung and streamers decorated, amid the sounds of music and celebration, they used an eight-bearer sedan chair to bring Liu Ruyan—the ill-omened widow whom the entire town viewed as a "taboo" and a bringer of disaster—through the main gates of the Gu Family as his officially wedded wife!

On this day, the streets and alleys of Luoyun Town were packed with onlookers.

Their faces all bore a complex expression: a mix of curiosity and fear, wanting to find out the truth yet terrified of becoming tainted by bad luck.

People's discussions were noisier than ever before, yet they deliberately lowered their voices, as if whispering about some earth-shattering secret.

"He married her... he really married her!"

"Old Immortal Gu... he is dead set on going against the taboos of our entire town!"

"Tell me, what... what could he possibly be after? Is it because the enchantress is beautiful? But no matter how beautiful she is, she's deadly!"

"Who knows? Perhaps... an immortal's tastes are just different from us Mortals?"

"I bet it won't last three months! The Gu Family... will surely face a great disaster!"

However, regardless of how unbearable the gossip outside was, inside the Gu Family estate, it was a scene of jubilation.

Bright red lanterns were hung high.

Bright red silk ribbons were wrapped around the beams and pillars.

Although they hadn't invited a wide range of guests, every servant and maid in the estate had changed into new clothes, their faces brimming with genuine smiles.

During the wedding ceremony, Liu Ruyan wore a bright red wedding dress with a red veil covering her head. Supported by a matchmaker, she stood side-by-side with Gu Yan, who was dressed in brocade robes and wore a calm expression.

Sitting in the seat of honor was the matriarch of the Gu Family, Shen Qingxue.

Her face wore a gentle and magnanimous smile as she personally accepted the daughter-in-law tea offered by Liu Ruyan, and presented her with a valuable red envelope that had been prepared in advance.

"From now on, we are one family." Her voice was as gentle as ever.

Beside her, Bai Linger, although her belly was already slightly rounded and her movements were somewhat cumbersome, happily took Liu Ruyan's hand and affectionately called her "Third Sister."

There was no scheming, no jealousy.

The scene before her, harmonious to the point of being unbelievable, caused Liu Ruyan's long-dormant heart to ripple with warmth once more.

She knew that this home might truly be... a harbor where she could rest after drifting for half a lifetime.

...

The night was deep.

Inside the bridal chamber, the Dragon and Phoenix wedding candles burned quietly, emitting a warm and ambiguous glow.

Liu Ruyan sat quietly on the edge of the bed, her veil still covering her face, her hands nervously twisting the corner of her dress.

Even though she had been married three times before, never had she felt like this... her heart pounding like a deer.

With a creak, the door was pushed open.

Gu Yan walked in slowly.

He did not immediately lift her veil, but instead poured two cups of wine, handing one to her.

"Drink it."

Liu Ruyan obediently took the wine cup, and with her arm linked with his through the veil, drank it in one gulp.

The ceremony complete, Gu Yan reached out and, using a jade ruyi, gently lifted her red veil.

A face, beautiful enough to make the heavens and earth lose their color, was revealed before him under the candlelight.

Liu Ruyan's face still bore faint traces of tears, and her soul-stirring peach blossom eyes were glistening with moisture, holding both confusion about the future and a sense of... resolution to entrust her heart completely.

Looking at the man before her, she gathered her courage and said softly: "I... don't know how to serve others. I... might also bring you misfortune."

"It does not matter."

Gu Yan's reply was still just these two words.

He leaned down and, amidst Liu Ruyan's surprised gaze, gently kissed her lips.

The hibiscus tent was warm; the spring night was precious.

At the very moment their skin touched and their Yin and Yang intertwined.

Gu Yan's body suddenly shuddered!

A stream of cold, Yin energy, completely different from his own True Qi yet extremely pure, poured continuously from Liu Ruyan's body into his Meridians!

This flow of energy did not cause him any harm.

On the contrary, it acted like a catalyst, creating a marvelous chemical reaction with the balanced and upright True Qi of his Long Spring Art!

Yin and Yang blended, merging like water and milk!

Nourished by this Profound Yin Qi, his True Qi began to circulate, purify, and strengthen itself at an unprecedented speed!

Comfort!

An indescribable sense of comfort spread throughout his entire body!

He felt that his Cultivate speed at this moment was more than ten times faster than his usual diligent practice!

[Warning! Warning! High energy reaction detected! High-value target [Profound Yin Body] detected!]

[Reward Multiplier System, activated!]

[Evaluating this "extending the family line" act...]

[Evaluation Result: SSS!!!]

In his mind, the System's voice, excited to the point of cracking, filled with exaggerated special effects, was spamming the screen!

[Congratulations, Host! Rewards doubled! Rewards are being crazily distributed!]

[Ding! Holy crap, congratulations to the Host for successfully marrying a partner with a special Physique. Base rewards doubled, obtained [Lifespan + 15 years]!]

Boom!!!

A torrent of life force, more majestic and vast than any before, exploded within his body like a bursting heavenly river!

Gu Yan could clearly feel his life level undergoing an unprecedented great leap!

His appearance began a new round of reverse aging at a speed visible to the naked eye, extremely exaggerated!

The composed appearance of someone in their early forties quickly became younger under the washing of this power!

His facial contours became more handsome and three-dimensional, his skin so firm that not a single flaw could be seen.

Forty... thirty-eight... thirty-five...

Finally, when the torrent of life force slowly subsided, his appearance had completely settled into the Peak state of a young man around thirty years old!

His sword-like eyebrows reached his temples, his eyes were like bright stars, his nose bridge was high and straight, and he was dashing and handsome!

His demeanor was further enriched by the wisdom and vicissitudes of two lifetimes, forming a unique, mature charm that could make any woman fall for him!

[Ding! Congratulations, Host. Your talent has been greatly improved by the feedback of the Profound Yin Qi! Current talent Rank: Mortal Rank, Top-Grade!]

[Ding! Congratulations, Host. Your Cultivate Bottleneck has loosened violently; you are only one step away from a Breakthrough to Qi Refining Level 5!]

[Host! How is it?!]

The System's voice carried a tone of seeking praise and credit.

[Is my professional capability enough to be rated as the Annual Outstanding System of the Heavens and Myriad Worlds? Host, remember to give me a five-star review in the System backend after you're done! Dear!]

Gu Yan ignored this clownish System.

He slowly opened his eyes and looked down at the stunningly beautiful woman beneath him, who was watching his "immortal" transformation with a face full of shock and even a hint of adoration.

He felt the powerful strength filling his body to the limit, as if it could break through the barrier at any moment.

He knew that this time, he had bet correctly.

The Profound Yin Body, it truly lives up to its reputation!

And this was only... the beginning.