32: Lin Rou, strong and domineering

Cao Bu handed the small pagoda to her.

Ye Linglong was about to speak, but she instantly clamped her mouth shut.

Her eyes sparkling, she took the small pagoda and asked curiously, "What is this?"

Cao Bu said nonchalantly, "The thousand illusions exquisite pagoda."

"Hmph, who cares? It's probably just some piece of junk." Ye Linglong immediately pushed the small pagoda back into Cao Bu's arms, her face filled with disdain.

Cao Bu said unhurriedly, "This is a supreme dao emperor weapon, capable of both offense and defense."

"Su Li's can only defend, and she has to hide it inside her clothes."

"This one can be held in your hand for everyone to see; it's perfect for showing off."

The next moment, the small pagoda in his hand vanished instantly.

"I'm telling you, it's not because it's a supreme dao emperor weapon that I want it!" Ye Linglong turned the small pagoda over and over in her hands, her face beaming with joy.

"Um, don't be angry, okay? Even if you had gifted me a Mortal Weapon, I would still be very happy."

As she said this, her eyes never once left the thousand illusions exquisite pagoda.

Cao Bu couldn't help but rub his forehead. This girl didn't even listen to herself; her words lacked any credibility.

If he hadn't brought out a treasure comparable to the supreme dao emperor pouch tonight, he reckoned this girl would have ignored him for a year.

"Not angry anymore?" Cao Bu asked with a smile.

Ye Linglong gave a light huff. "Cao Bu, let me tell you, if you make me angry again next time, even with a treasure like this, I won't talk to you."

"Alright, alright, I know."

Cao Bu replied helplessly.

Since he raised her himself, he had to spoil her.

Ye Linglong happily put away the thousand illusions exquisite pagoda, planning to refine it when she had time.

She had already stepped into the Realm King Realm and could utilize Law, so she could at least activate a sliver of the thousand illusions exquisite pagoda's power.

"Cao Bu, considering you're so sincere, if you have anything to say, just say it. As long as it's not too excessive, I'll agree to it."

She beamed, stepped forward, and hooked her arm around Cao Bu's, showing no trace of her previous anger.

Cao Bu waved his hand, his tone tinged with a hint of fatigue. "If there's nothing else, just sleep with me for a while."

"Okay." Ye Linglong readily agreed.

Not long after, on the bed.

Cao Bu felt the soft, fragrant warmth in his arms. Drowsiness gradually washed over him, and he was about to fall asleep.

Suddenly, Ye Linglong lifted her little face, her eyes filled with a mix of hesitation and determination, and whispered, "Cao Bu, why don't you make another request?"

"I accepted your gift, and if you don't make some excessive request, I feel a bit guilty."

"After all, I've been eating and using your things since I was little, and now I've accepted your supreme dao emperor weapon. My heart feels a bit guilty."

Cao Bu closed his eyes, his voice lazy. "You still know you've been eating and using my things? From childhood until now, have you ever counted how many times you've made me angry?"

Ye Linglong immediately retorted, her tone defiant. "Hmph, don't you often make me angry too? We're even then!"

Cao Bu nodded. "Alright, alright, sleep."

Ye Linglong lay in Cao Bu's arms, pouting, when suddenly...

...

The second-to-last day before the Succession Ceremony.

Inside the bathhouse of Cangfeng Residence, the jade pendant nearby suddenly began to vibrate gently.

Cao Bu leaned against the edge of the bath, reached out to pick up the jade pendant, and probed it with his Divine Sense.

Soon, a voice filled with grievance rang in his ears: "Gu Yun, it's been several days. I've sent you hundreds of messages; why haven't you replied to me?"

Cao Bu put down the jade pendant and leaned against the edge of the pool, narrowing his eyes.

These past few days, Lin Rou had sent him a message almost every half hour, but he hadn't replied to a single one.

To deal with this kind of fish, one must properly adjust her appetite.

One must grind down her edges bit by bit, letting her suffer in the anxiety of gain and loss.

Only in this way, when the net is finally cast, can one obtain the desired result according to one's own will.

An hour later.

Cao Bu tidied his clothes, took out the jade pendant, channeled spiritual power into it, and left a few words: Meet at the old place.

In the blink of an eye, a reply came back through the jade pendant: Okay, I'll wait for you. If you don't come, I'll keep waiting.

The corners of Cao Bu's mouth curled slightly as he walked out of the bathhouse.

Not long after.

Cao Bu appeared behind the bluestone near the pavilion.

Watching the beautiful figure in the pavilion, a cold smile tugged at the corners of his mouth.

No matter what, he had to take down Lin Rou today to achieve a Breakthrough in his cultivation.

With this thought, Cao Bu transformed back into the appearance of Gu Yun and walked unhurriedly toward the pavilion.

Inside the pavilion.

Lin Rou was restless, her eyes darting around from time to time, as if expecting someone to appear.

"Why hasn't he come yet? Could it be that he was discovered by that woman Li Xinxue?"

"Damn it, that damned woman. Gu Yun is so outstanding, what right does she have to monopolize him all by herself?"

"No, this time, no matter what, I must make things official. As the future Clan Chief's wife, there must be a place for me, Lin Rou!"

She muttered to herself, her gaze sweeping around once more.

She happened to see a familiar figure walking out of the dense forest ahead.

Looking closely, who else could it be but "Gu Yun"?

Seeing that there was no one around him, Lin Rou was ecstatic and immediately rushed out of the pavilion.

From a distance, she shouted excitedly, "Gu Yun, I'm here!"

After saying this, she dashed into Cao Bu's arms, rested her head on his chest, and wrapped her arms tightly around his waist.

Smelling that familiar scent, Lin Rou's little face flushed red as she whispered softly.

"Gu Yun, do you know? I've felt so uncomfortable these past few days without seeing you."

"I sent you so many messages, and you didn't reply. I thought you were ignoring me."

Lin Rou nestled in Cao Bu's arms, recounting her longing over the past few days.

Just then, she suddenly sensed something was wrong.

Cao Bu stood frozen in place, his expression exceptionally stern, completely devoid of his usual gentleness.

Lin Rou's heart tightened, and she subconsciously stepped back two paces, asking in confusion, "Gu Yun, what's wrong with you?"

Cao Bu took a deep breath, as if making a difficult decision. "Lin Rou, we shouldn't see each other anymore."

After saying this, he turned to leave.

Lin Rou flashed in front of Cao Bu, her eyes reddening as she asked, "Why? Tell me why!"

She felt a sharp pain in her heart.

This bastard, how could he think of ending this relationship with just a few words?

A trace of pain flashed across Cao Bu's face. "Lin Rou, don't ask why. We really aren't a good match."

"Slap!"

A loud slap landed on Cao Bu's face, with such force that he almost lost control of his emotions.

Lin Rou stared fixedly at Cao Bu, saying word by word, "Not a good match?"

As she spoke, she roared in a breakdown, "If we weren't a good match, why did you seduce me in the first place?"

"Now that I've fallen in love with you, you say we aren't a good match. What do you take me, Lin Rou, for?"

"Some trash that can be discarded at will?"

Lin Rou clenched her fists. She had come to see him full of joy, only to hear the words "not a good match." Who could accept that?

Cao Bu showed a pained and conflicted expression. "Lin Rou, it was my fault for seducing you back then, but some things cannot continue to be wrong."

Seeing the struggle in Cao Bu's eyes, Lin Rou instantly understood something. "Is it that woman Li Xinxue forcing you? It must be her! She made you come and say these heartless words to me, didn't she?"

Cao Bu shook his head. "Lin Rou, it's not Li Xinxue. It's me. I'm the one who doesn't want to continue anymore."

As the words fell, he turned and left.

Watching Cao Bu's resolute departing back, the tears in Lin Rou's eyes finally could not be held back and streamed down.

"Gu Yun!"

She suddenly shouted and charged straight at him.

Cao Bu turned around and saw Lin Rou tackle him to the ground.

Cao Bu was stunned. "Lin Rou, what are you doing?"

A flash of madness crossed Lin Rou's eyes. "I don't care! I, Lin Rou, must have you! If you don't dare to deal with Li Xinxue, then marry me, and I'll deal with her!"

Before long.

Cao Bu clearly felt that his cultivation Bottleneck was loosening, and a powerful force was surging within his body.

The next moment.

Dharma Body Realm, Fifth Stage!

Success!

...

The last day before the Succession Ceremony.

Above the Gu Clan plaza, Gu Yun and Cao Bu stood side by side, looking into the distance, as if waiting for someone.

Behind them stood Gu Yun's wife Li Xinxue, his younger sister Gu Yin, as well as Gu Lingshuang and Gu Yingying.

Among Gu Qingtian's five children, all were present except for Leng Yue's son, Gu Feng, who was absent.

Further back, the Nine Great Elders each brought the juniors they valued to wait here.

Of course, Ninth Elder was the exception.

Ever since Gu Chuyan obtained the Heaven Swallowing Demonic Art, she had shut herself away in the Misty Rain Courtyard and would not see anyone.

Not even her own grandfather, Ninth Elder, was an exception.

Just at this moment.

A thousand-foot-long crack suddenly tore open in the distant firmament.

"Roar!"

A Dragon roar shook the heavens and earth. Everyone looked up to see a ten-thousand-foot Dragon raising its head and swishing its tail, dragging a luxurious imperial carriage as it slowly emerged from the Void Realm.

On the imperial carriage, a flag embroidered with the character "Xia" fluttered in the wind.

Behind the imperial carriage, thirty thousand soldiers were lined up in neat formation, their Aura soaring to the sky.

At this moment, a deep, resonant voice came from the imperial carriage: "Hahaha, nephew Gu Yun, a day apart feels like three autumns. It's been a month, and your cultivation has had another Breakthrough."