In the martial arts world, he threatens Yin Susu from the start.

Although he had some dislike and concern about the flags that Wu Xingyun had set.

But for a moment, I felt a sense of loss.

Bonds can give people strength, but they can also create weaknesses.

Wu Xingyun came and went in a hurry.

Even Gu Hanyuan would feel reluctant to part with it.

"Sir..."

Suddenly, a pair of smooth, jade-like arms wrapped around Gu Hanyuan from behind.

My back was immediately filled with a warm and soft touch.

Gu Hanyuan was startled awake from his reverie.

Feeling the smooth, jade-like texture behind him, he exclaimed in surprise:

"Shuang'er?"

Even though they had already had quite a few intimate contacts.

However, even in this state, Shuang'er's pretty face still turned bright red with embarrassment.

She said shyly:

"Shuang'er knows she can't replace Sister Yun, but Shuang'er doesn't want the young master to be saddened by it."

Shuang'er's meaning was crystal clear.

Shuang'er, who had been rejected once before, had indeed mustered up her courage.

She had originally prepared herself to silently wait for the day when Gu Hanyuan would accept her.

But when she saw Gu Hanyuan staring blankly at the letter left by Wu Xingyun, a strong impulse suddenly surged in her heart.

Just as she said.

She knew she couldn't replace Wu Xingyun.

But she also hopes to have a place in Gu Hanyuan's heart.

She was no longer just serving Gu Hanyuan as a maid, but rather trying to please him as his woman.

This small wish was already Shuang'er's greatest desire.

Gu Hanyuan remained silent for a moment.

He originally didn't want to take Shuang'er in too early.

Shuang'er, who belongs to him wholeheartedly and sees herself only as a maid, can always provide Gu Hanyuan with villainous points.

Gu Hanyuan had been studying the system's judgment methods.

He pays particular attention to female protagonists who have received numerous positive reviews.

The system's judgment is not solely based on physical relationship or whether the female lead has fallen in love with him.

More importantly, it's about the female protagonist's self-awareness.

Does she truly consider herself Gu Hanyuan's woman from the bottom of her heart, wanting to belong to him and establish an inseparable bond with him?

A breakthrough in physical intimacy is the easiest way to achieve this.

However, there have been several instances where a series of evaluations were completed without any sexual intercourse.

It is precisely because of their psychological transformation.

Simple love or desire is not enough to help them escape their original destiny.

Only by forging a bond with Gu Hanyuan can one truly break free from their original fate.

Shuang'er's personality dictates that as long as Gu Hanyuan hasn't taken her in...

She will remain loyal, but she will not overstep her bounds in any way.

They're practically the perfect tool for racking up villain points.

What's more, there's also the use of Shuang'er to destroy the protagonist Wei Xiaobao's luck.

After all, everyone would agree that in "The Deer and the Cauldron", Wei Xiaobao's true love was Shuang'er.

It would be best if Shuang'er were to deliver the final blow.

However, this time, the process of turning the tables when facing the divided soul of the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden.

Whether it was Huang Rong, thousands of miles away, controlling the "divine stone" to protect him, or Wu Xingyun controlling the Kongtong Seal to suppress the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden.

All of this caused Gu Hanyuan's resolve to waver.

Wu Xingyun's departure and Shuang'er's current determination made Gu Hanyuan re-examine himself.

Is it really okay to treat them with only utilitarian motives?

Gu Hanyuan smiled with relief, as if some kind of shackle had been removed.

He turned and picked up Shuang'er, whose skin was as smooth and lustrous as Hetian jade, and said with a gentle smile:

"Shuang'er is Shuang'er, she doesn't need to replace anyone."

"Son!"

Upon hearing this, Shuang'er's eyes welled up with tears of joy.

Those clear, beautiful eyes shone brightly.

The night is long.

. . . . . .

Imperial Kitchen Supervisor.

Wei Xiaobao, who was holding the "Evil-Repelling Sword Manual" with a conflicted expression, suddenly choked on his breath.

I clutched my aching chest.

It felt like I had lost something important.

When he finally came to his senses and looked at the "Evil-Repelling Sword Manual" again, the tangled emotions in his heart strangely dissipated by more than half.

Chapter 648: The Storm Brewing from the Aftermath of the Battle in the Qing Imperial Palace

P.S.: It seems like nobody really wants to see the Qing Dynasty storyline. So I'm going to temporarily leave the Qing Dynasty storyline, wrap things up, and then start the Ming Dynasty storyline ahead of schedule.

The most important plan had already ended in the battle at the palace.

Surprisingly, Gu Hanyuan enjoyed a period of peaceful and uneventful time.

Aside from casually taking Tao Hongying in one night, there seems to have been no other action.

However, Gu Hanyuan did not cause any more trouble.

However, a violent upheaval began to occur in the outside world.

The aftershocks of the palace battle brewed into a violent storm that swept across the land.

Many immortals who had been in seclusion suddenly emerged from their seclusion.

For any country or power, terrestrial deities represent its greatest strength.

Their actions naturally had a significant impact.

However, just when the world was puzzled, an even greater shock came from the Qing Dynasty.

Gu Hanyuan and Wutian engaged in an earth-shattering battle in the Qing Dynasty's imperial palace.

These terrestrial deities were blasted out by their fierce battle.

Just when everyone was confused and uncertain.

According to news from an unknown source, Wutian attempted to break through the shattered void in that battle, but unfortunately failed at the last moment.

Upon hearing this news, the terrestrial immortals all chose to remain silent.

However, this silence was taken as an admission by everyone.

Otherwise, there's no way to explain why so many terrestrial immortals suddenly emerged from seclusion.

The whole world was in an uproar.

In an instant, ambitious individuals from all walks of life sprang into action.

Wutian and "Luowang" became highly sought-after items.

Countless martial arts masters joined the "Net of Heaven," greatly increasing its power.

Among these people are both righteous and wicked.

The only thing they have in common is that they all have considerable ambitions.

It might be for martial arts skills, or for power.

The vast majority of them did not know each other's identities.

All we know is the other party's code name.