156: Chapter 156 You Scoundrel, I Think I've Really Fallen for You

[Heh, This Young Master doesn't believe such a good thing exists.]

[Gu Meier is probably trying to plot against me.]

[I can't be bothered with you.]

He is quite clever.

Knowing there's no such thing as a free lunch in this world.

But once I get my head back and you see what I look like, I don't believe you'll still be able to refuse.

Gu Meier glanced at Li Qing.

"Cree!"

Just then, a clear cry erupted within the immortal temple as a giant golden Vermilion Bird spread its wings and swallowed the divine capital immortal fire in one gulp.

*Boom.*

The entire temple complex shook slightly as raging golden flames erupted from the surface of the Vermilion Bird's Primordial Spirit, and a terrifying pressure swept out from it.

Fine black cracks appeared in the void, as if it could not withstand her presence.

"God Realm."

The Vermilion Bird Demon Emperor broke through to the God Realm.

"Cree!"

The golden Vermilion Bird let out a clear cry and vanished into the space between Gu Beichen's eyebrows in a flash.

[This is going to be difficult.]

[With Gu Beichen's current Realm, if the Vermilion Bird Demon Emperor gives him her power, he could exert the strength of at least the fourth layer of the Great Emperor Realm.]

[If the Vermilion Bird Demon Emperor makes a move herself, things will be even more troublesome.]

Humph.

Is the fourth layer of the Great Emperor Realm that strong?

So what if the Vermilion Bird Demon Emperor makes a move? She's just a little fire bird who has newly entered the God Realm.

Gu Meier let out a soft snort.

"How have you considered my proposal?"

Gu Meier said indifferently.

"Why?"

Li Qing truly didn't understand.

"Because you have the ability to help me achieve Immortal Ascension; this is an exchange," Gu Meier said without hesitation.

She didn't hide anything.

Speaking plainly left no room for suspicion.

As for why she could live so long, it was because she had eaten the true longevity fruit.

"What?"

Li Qing was stunned.

[Holy crap, is this Gu Meier blind?]

[Where would I get the ability to help her achieve Immortal Ascension? Gu Beichen is the only one with that capability.]

[However, the struggle for the Immortal Dao is extremely terrifying; he wouldn't risk his life for a mortal woman.]

[Besides, if Gu Meier falls into Gu Beichen's hands, there will only be one outcome.]

[Death.]

You even know about the struggle for the Immortal Dao.

I was right to choose you.

Gu Meier thought silently to herself.

"I'm not going to risk my life for you."

Li Qing said indifferently.

"I don't need you to risk your life for me; I only need to stay by your side," Gu Meier shook her head.

She would fight for the Immortal Dao herself.

She All they sought were some prophetic messages..

Only by staying by his side could she obtain information in real-time.

[Damn, something is very wrong with this Gu Meier.]

[No, I need to slip away quickly.]

[The drama is over; it's time to run.]

What?

You want to run?

What about your promise to get my head back?

You bastard.

Gu Meier was so angry.

How can this person be like this?

If you dare to run, I'll break all your legs.

Gu Meier suddenly reached out and grabbed Li Qing's arm.

Li Qing: "..."

[Wait, what is Gu Meier doing suddenly grabbing my arm?]

[How am I supposed to run in a bit?]

You bastard.

You think I want to?

If I don't hold onto you, what will I do if you run away later?

Gu Meier was fuming.

She felt that Li Qing really might run away.

"Let go," Li Qing frowned and began to struggle with a look of disgust.

He... he's actually disgusted by me.

Gu Meier was so angry.

[Wait, I'm currently in the void space of the immortal temple. No, I have to let Gu Meier take me out first, then run.]

Heh.

You've finally realized your situation.

You want me to let you out?

That depends on your performance.

Gu Meier glared fiercely at Li Qing.

"Oh no, Gu Beichen is getting away," Li Qing said, pointing at Gu Beichen, who was flying rapidly toward the depths of the immortal temple.

"So what if he ran away?"

"You won't be able to beat him once we're out anyway."

"If you end up in pieces later, I'll have to collect your remains."

Li Qing: "..."

[Hey, why are you cursing me?]

At that moment, Gu Meier waved her sleeve, and a straight passage appeared in the nearby void. With a movement of her body, she led Li Yi forward.

Xian Qinger and Gu Luanyao quickly followed.

Soon, Li Qing saw Gu Beichen's figure.

[This direction...]

[He's going to claim the greatest Opportunity in the immortal temple.]

[As expected of the child of destiny, his path is completely unobstructed.]

[Truly unparalleled.]

The greatest Opportunity?

The innermost part is just that wench's coffin.

What Opportunity?

Gu Meier was taken aback.

"I say, can't you cause some trouble for him?" Li Qing couldn't help but speak up.

"What's going on? The ancient temple's Restrictions actually aren't obeying my commands," Gu Meier exclaimed just as she was about to trip him up.

[Damn it.]

[The one in the coffin left a backup plan. As expected of her reincarnated lover.]

[They haven't even met yet, and she's already starting to protect him.]

[This setting is illogical, Author!]

What?

reincarnated lover.

Gu Beichen is that wench's reincarnated lover.

Gu Meier was shocked.

"I want to kill him," overwhelming killing intent surged within Gu Meier's heart.

As she spoke, she prepared to step out and take action, but Li Qing grabbed her.

"Let go of me," Gu Meier turned her head and shouted angrily.

"If you go out and fight him now, do you still want your head back?" Li Qing said indifferently.

[In this world, only when Gu Beichen goes to the coffin will the Restrictions not be triggered. To get Gu Meier's head back, we can only follow him.]

[But Gu Meier doesn't know this.]

[If she forces it, I'm afraid I won't be able to hold her back.]

So that's how it is.

You've actually been keeping this matter in mind all along.

Gu Meier was stunned.

"I'll listen to you," Gu Meier grabbed Li Qing's arm again.

Li Qing: "..."

[What's going on?]

[Forget it, as long as she listens to reason.]

This is the benefit of prophetic information.

Li Qing.

Don't even think about escaping from the palm of my hand.

Gu Meier glanced at Li Qing.

The architectural complex of the Bronze Immortal Temple was extremely vast. After a long time, the group finally arrived in front of a simple and ancient hall.

Gu Beichen stood before the hall, looking inside with a slight frown. A giant crystal coffin was placed in the center of the hall, with a stunningly beautiful head resting upon it.

Ever since he entered the Bronze Temple, a voice had been guiding him here.

He thought for a moment and slowly walked toward the hall.

As he stepped into the hall's perimeter, it seemed something was triggered; countless dao markings nearby lit up and then quickly extinguished.

He entered the hall without any obstruction.

"Swish."

At the same time, behind Gu Beichen, a divine light flashed, and Li Qing's group appeared.

The moment Gu Meier saw that head, her eyes showed excitement.

"Head, come!"

Gu Meier gave a delicate shout, and the head resting on the crystal coffin flew toward her with a "whoosh," merging directly into her bronze head.

"Bang!"

The bronze head exploded, and a face capable of toppling cities and empires came into Li Qing's view.

The sudden turn of events instantly alerted Gu Beichen.

Without a second thought, he rushed toward the crystal coffin.

"I've recovered."

"I've gotten my head back."

"Li Qing, we succeeded."

Gu Meier suddenly threw herself into Li Qing's arms, her tears pouring out like a bursting dam.

The problem that had plagued her for countless eons was actually solved so easily.

[Hey, hey, hey, why are you getting all touchy-feely?]

You scoundrel.

I'm just happy.

Gu Meier lightly punched Li Qing with her dainty fist.

She suddenly looked up and blinked at Li Qing through her tearful eyes.

"You scoundrel, I think I've really fallen for you."

"What do you think we should do?"

Li Qing: "..."