373: Chapter 371: Rare warmth, leisure time

Su Bei Huang had completely lost her princessly demeanor and had been staying on Qingxuan Peak during this time.

Although she was nominally a maid, there was actually nothing she needed to do, as Tantai Qingxuan was mostly in seclusion, and very few Cultivators from the Qiankun Taoist Sect ever came to Qingxuan Peak.

On this perpetually snowy Qingxuan Peak, she spent most of her time Cultivating, and relying on the uniquely abundant Spiritual Qi here, her cultivation speed increased significantly.

Not to mention, Pei Yuhan, a Void Refining Realm mighty expert, would occasionally guide her cultivation; she seemed to have all the good fortune.

Gu Shengge didn't ask her to inform Tantai Qingxuan; since he was back, he would go himself.

As he walked into the Cloud Immortal Palace, Tantai Qingxuan seemed to sense him, gradually awakening from her cultivation state, her beautiful eyes cold and indifferent, devoid of any warmth, an aloofness that disregarded the mortal world washing over him.

After her gaze met Gu Shengge's, the deep chill in her eyes seemed to warm as if all things were returning to spring.

Gu Shengge stepped forward, instantly arriving before Tantai Qingxuan, and with one hand, he cupped her chin; her exquisite face, seen at such close proximity, was like a beauty overload.

"Revered Master, I'm back."

Tantai Qingxuan's lips curved slightly: "Rebellious Disciple, are you so arrogant the moment you return?"

"Why? Does Revered Master wish to spar?"

"What is there to fear!"

Gu Shengge lowered his head and kissed her; the familiar cool sweetness filled his mouth, and he felt his world instantly calm, free from restlessness and fatigue.

Tantai Qingxuan flicked her sleeve, and the Immortal Palace Restriction activated, isolating them from the outside world.

Tantai Qingxuan turned passive into active, pressing her jade hand onto Gu Shengge's shoulder, and his head was pressed onto her lap.

"Rebellious Disciple... you seem very tired, rest for a while."

Gu Shengge was momentarily stunned, then lay down peacefully, resting his head on Tantai Qingxuan's lap, burying his face in her lower abdomen; the cool, fragrant scent brought peace, and weariness truly began to set in.

Gu Shengge woke up, his gaze bewildered: "I actually fell asleep. How long did I sleep for?"

"Seven days," Tantai Qingxuan replied, a faint, rare gentle smile gracing her exquisite small face.

Gu Shengge was taken aback: "Why didn't you wake me? You stayed like this for seven days, weren't you tired?"

"Not tired, I will always watch over you." Tantai Qingxuan's jade hand stroked Gu Shengge's cheek.

Gu Shengge wrapped his arms around Tantai Qingxuan's slender waist, hugging her tighter and tighter.

"Do you want to strangle your Revered Master? You've been back for so long, aren't you going to pay your respects to the Sect Master?" Tantai Qingxuan reminded him.

"In a few days!"

In Gu Shengge's eyes, all fatigue was swept away, replaced only by an surging tide of desire.

In the Cloud Immortal Palace, the ice and mist grew denser, the peak almost turning into solid ice, clouds and mist merging, heaven and earth resonating, Dao essence flowing.

More than a month later, outside the Immortal Palace.

The Restriction barely opened, and Gu Shengge stepped out, feeling refreshed and invigorated, all the accumulated suppression and gloom of this period swept away.

Su Bei Huang hurried forward to attend to him.

Su Bei Huang respectfully said: "Daozi, do you need a bath?"

"Yes, prepare one."

On Qingxuan Peak, in the bath, Gu Shengge leaned against the edge, feeling the Spirit Medicine-infused liquid nourish his Physical Body, comfortable and warm.

Suddenly, his expression changed as he sensed that within his Inner Cultivation World, Pei Yuhan had emerged from seclusion, her cultivation having reached the Early Stage Void Refining Realm.

Gu Shengge summoned her out, and she appeared outside the hall.

"Since you've broken through, go play by yourself," Gu Shengge called out.

Pei Yuhan stood outside the hall, her face full of bitterness; she was a Sword Attendant, but in places too dangerous, she was not qualified to stand alongside Gu Shengge and could only hide in the Inner Cultivation World.

"Peak Revered Master!" Pei Yuhan immediately straightened up when she saw Tantai Qingxuan gracefully approaching.

Tantai Qingxuan merely nodded, clearly not there for her.

"Once you're done washing, hurry to the Sect Master's Hall. Emperor Yang has been waiting for you for a long time."

Hearing his exquisite Revered Master's instructions, the satisfied Gu Shengge didn't procrastinate this time; after washing up, he went to the Sect Master's Hall.

Emperor Yang Mu Qianyang was currently handling some reports. The Qiankun Taoist Sect now dominated the Qiongsang Domain, overseeing countless smaller realms, which meant a great many affairs.

When he saw Gu Shengge, a warm smile appeared on his face: "You rascal, you're finally back. Was this trip smooth?"

"It was smooth enough... I didn't make it to the core region of the Zhongtian Star Domain, and Jun Mengqing's matter wasn't completely resolved, but I did accomplish some things."

Emperor Yang Mu Qianyang put down the reports in his hand and asked Gu Shengge about what he had seen and heard on his journey, chatting for a long time.

Then he began to tell Gu Shengge about the Qiankun Taoist Sect's current actual controlled territory and some important personnel matters, which so scared Gu Shengge that he immediately wanted to slip away, as Emperor Yang had been wanting him to take over early for more than just a day or two.

"Kid, why are you running! These are all things you'll have to manage in the future; you need to familiarize yourself with them in advance!"

Gu Shengge ran out of the hall, saying irritably: "Uncle Mu, you're in your prime right now, it's the age for striving! You go for it!"

Gu Shengge fled, leaving Mu Qianyang utterly speechless. He could only continue to process the reports. He hadn't contributed much to expanding the territory, so he could only try to make up for it in these aspects, safeguarding this vast foundation for Gu Shengge and the Qiankun Taoist Sect.

Gu Shengge returned to Qingxuan Peak again, releasing Zhi Gui and Long Tai as well. Although the Inner Cultivation World was vast, it had few intelligent beings, only endless solitude.

Jun Mengqing was still in seclusion, and he might have to set off again for the core region of the Zhongtian Star Domain, but that would be after Jun Mengqing emerged from seclusion.

Long Tai stood aside, completely subdued and very obedient, voluntarily acting as a guard for Qingxuan Peak.

Gu Shengge didn't want his Mahayana Realm cultivation to go to waste like that, so the next day he assigned him to the Sect Master's Peak, asking Sect Master Mu Qianyang to make arrangements for Long Tai to guard the Qiankun Taoist Sect.

Mu Qianyang, upon learning that the other party was a terrifying Mahayana Realm existence, became completely flustered. He also realized that when Gu Shengge recounted his experiences, he had completely reported only good news and no bad, likely concealing all the perilous details.

However, with this terrifying Mahayana Realm existence guarding the Qiankun Taoist Sect, even without relying on Gu Shengge's reputation and strength, it was enough to deter the restless petty individuals in the Qiongsang Domain.

Long Tai also knew what this Sect Master meant to Gu Shengge; although his strength was ordinary, this was an Elder recognized by Gu Shengge, and he absolutely could not afford to offend him.

If he were truly disrespectful to the other party, Gu Shengge might very well kill him.

Rumors of a Mahayana Realm expert guarding the Qiankun Taoist Sect quickly spread. Of course, the news of Gu Shengge's return also leaked, and many Sect Masters and Elders from various Sects rushed to the Qiankun Taoist Sect to pay their respects.

Gu Shengge didn't see any of them, sending Long Tai to deal with them instead, also to introduce him.

When those Sect Masters and Elders sensed the vast, ocean-like cultivation on Long Tai, they all sat up straight.

Although they didn't see Gu Shengge, they felt the trip was worthwhile; the Qiankun Taoist Sect truly had a Mahayana Realm expert!

After spending a month indulging with Tantai Qingxuan, Gu Shengge was also ready to go find the Master of Xuantian Pavilion. (End of this chapter)