52: Chapter 0052 Obedience

"Congratulations, Master, on attaining the Dao and Foundation Establishment."

"Master is not only handsome and suave, but also a Demonic Path Genius and a Dragon and Phoenix among men. Even more, you are an invincible Super Prodigy. Zhuer truly followed the right person."

Liu Zhu spoke eloquently.

Gu Huan didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"Since when did you become so silver-tongued?"

"Don't mind that, Master. Zhuer is just asking if you're happy with her flattery?"

Dressed in a green dress, Liu Zhu stood respectfully before Gu Huan, but her eyes were filled with charming joy, as if this were more worth celebrating than her own Foundation Establishment.

"I'm happy, of course, but I don't agree with your flattery."

"Eh? Why's that?"

"After Foundation Establishment, one's Lifespan can reach two hundred years. But do you know how many of those people manage to form a Golden Core, and how many of those then make a Breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage?"

"Zhuer doesn't know."

Liu Zhu shook her head. Seeing Gu Huan open his arms, she gave a bright smile and naturally snuggled into his embrace.

Gu Huan laughed and pinched her cheeks, pulling them to the sides as if kneading a soft dough ball.

"What I mean is, there are plenty of people more powerful than your Master. So, don't go looking for trouble. If you cause a massive mess, I promise I won't clean it up for you."

"Zhuer understands!"

Liu Zhu was forced to pout, her face full of slight grievance.

After Gu Huan let go, she rubbed her reddened cheeks, her eyes curving into crescents as she smiled beautifully.

"Master, Zhuer promises you that I won't cause trouble without your permission. But regarding cleaning up after me... could you not be so heartless?"

"Fine. If you're obedient, I'll do it."

"Then, do you think I'm being obedient now?"

Gu Huan's lips quirked.

Liu Zhu had a sly look on her face.

Immediately, she coiled around Gu Huan like a green snake, her soft body pressing tightly against him. He felt the round fullness against his chest as she pouted her backside and swayed gently, as if possessed by a rattlesnake.

"The Sect Competition is only two months away."

"Zhuer still hasn't made a Breakthrough to the eleventh level of Qi Refining. Now that Master has attained the Dao and Foundation Establishment, how could I be willing to fall behind? I vow to fight for a foundation establishment pill to gain two hundred years of Lifespan; let's be a master and servant made in heaven."

"Shouldn't it be a couple made in heaven?"

"Couples are boring. Zhuer just loves being the obedient Little Puppy by Master's side."

"Hahaha!"

Gu Huan couldn't help but burst into laughter. Liu Zhu's face was full of playfulness and pride; anyone who saw her would find it hard not to react. Such a Hehuan Enchantress was truly too interesting.

"Sigh! I give up. Why don't you go wash your backside?"

"I'm not going!"

"Why?"

"It's! Clean!"

Liu Zhu stretched her neck, breathing like an orchid near Gu Huan's ear. Hearing this, he stood up abruptly, unable to sit still, and carried her into the bedroom, sealing all the doors and windows.

The hehuan wood was placed by the bedside and lit.

He lay down in the shape of the character 'Da' rather than 'Tai', smiling as he watched the beauty dance and play with her shadow.

Seven days later.

The second piece of hehuan wood had burned out intermittently; Gu Huan had only one piece left.

"Thank you, Master, for giving me your all. Zhuer has benefited greatly and successfully made a Breakthrough to the eleventh level of Qi Refining. Are you tired? Do you need me to massage your legs?"

The living area of the Immortal Cave.

Liu Zhu's face was rosy, her brows relaxed with a charming air.

Gu Huan smiled and shook his head. With his Foundation Establishment cultivation, the damage caused by her Plucking was negligible, not to mention he had the reversal system.

"Go make an appointment for me."

"With whom?"

"Hong Tao, the maid of Li Yunlu from Jile Peak."

With the Sect Competition approaching, given Li Yunlu's cultivation and talent, the possibility of him establishing his foundation after obtaining a foundation establishment pill was extremely high. Therefore, he had to strike early and not wait for a powerful enemy to grow stronger.

"Hong Tao? It's her!"

"You didn't dare admit it in front of Senior Sister last time, but now you've finally shown your fox tail!"

Liu Zhu pouted; she quite disliked Hong Tao.

Gu Huan didn't explain Hong Tao's background to her.

He gave her some detailed instructions.

Liu Zhu took her orders and left.

...

Three days later.

The usual place, the rocky terrain east of the Hehuan Sect.

Dark clouds filled the sky, obscuring the stars and moon. The sounds of chirping insects and the cries of wild cranes echoed.

A fierce snake covered in ice-crystal scales opened its eyes. The surrounding two miles transformed into a snowy landscape; not a single movement could escape the perception of the Divine Sense Spirit.

"Go on patrol."

A commanding male voice rang out in the darkness.

The Cold Ice Snake flicked its scarlet tongue and left the Sea of Consciousness, patrolling the illusory kingdom of ice and snow with an imperial air.

After some time.

Hong Tao arrived cautiously, her red dress swaying gracefully.

She hadn't expected another private meeting with Gu Huan after their last parting. She was surprised and delighted, completely unaware that the Divine Sense Spirit was monitoring her every move.

"I heard from Junior Sister Liu that you wanted to see me?"

"I want to know Li Yunlu's recent movements to see if there's an opportunity to eliminate him in advance."

As he finished speaking.

Hong Tao's expression shifted from gentle to solemn as she stared at Gu Huan.

A flash of disappointment crossed her eyes. It turned out he had killing intent toward Li Yunlu, rather than feelings for her.

"How certain are you?"

"One hundred percent."

"How much? One... one hundred percent?"

Hong Tao was shocked and stared at his face in disbelief.

"One hundred percent!"

It meant that Gu Huan would definitely be able to eliminate Li Yunlu.

In that case, his cultivation must have exceeded the twelfth level of Qi Refining, or perhaps... even higher.

Truly a Prodigy!

Last time, both of them were at the tenth level of Qi Refining.

Now that she had luckily broken through to the eleventh level, she actually still had to look up to him.

"As expected of the man I set my sights on. I'm starting to like you a little." Seeing that Gu Huan didn't respond, Hong Tao smiled, unbothered.

"Li Yunlu is the top Outer Sect Disciple of Jile Peak, with a cultivation at the twelfth level of Qi Refining. If you hadn't killed his Cauldron beforehand, he would surely have been able to prepare for the Sect Competition with a cultivation of Qi Refining Great Perfection, leaving no opportunity to eliminate him."

Gu Huan's heart skipped a beat.

There really was an opportunity.

"How so?"

"Li Yunlu is arrogant and conceited. He dreams of winning Song Yuchan's heart by defeating her head-on, which requires him to make a Breakthrough to the thirteenth level of Qi Refining."

Hong Tao paused.

She took a few graceful steps.

"You were once a Disciple of the Qingling Sect, so you should know Qingyun Town, right?"

"Qingyun Town? How could Li Yunlu be involved with the Qingling Sect?"

Gu Huan was puzzled. Although Qingyun Town was under the protection of the Qingling Sect, it was just an ordinary town with nothing that a Cultivator would covet.

"It's simple. Because the Qingling Sect is the Righteous Path Sect closest to the Hehuan Sect. Without a Cauldron to Cultivate with, Li Yunlu cannot defeat Senior Sister Song. Thus, he desperately needs a high-quality Cauldron to break the deadlock."

Hong Tao stopped and turned around.

She slowly walked toward Gu Huan.

"You must have heard the name Ying Qinghuan. She is the top Genius of the Qingling Sect. Not only is she stunningly beautiful, but she also hates evil with a passion and is very caring toward her Junior Brothers and Junior Sisters. Surely, you've received her kindness too?"

Gu Huan froze on the spot.

A clear silhouette gradually emerged in his mind.

Ying Qinghuan of the Qingling Sect was the ideal Senior Sister in the hearts of all her Junior Brothers and Junior Sisters. Dressed in red and white, with a black ponytail and a bright smile, she was deeply etched into everyone's heart.

"Li Yunlu wants to turn her into a Cauldron?"

"Exactly!"

Hong Tao came up to Gu Huan, tilted her face up, and smiled. "Her beauty surpasses mine, and Li Yunlu has coveted her for a long time. Now he has finally found the right opportunity to strike. If you want to know more, you must agree to one condition."

"What condition?"

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