Many children, many blessings: Stealing the offspring of powerful figures to cultivate immortality.

"Tower Master! Tower Master, something terrible has happened!"

A servant's panicked shouts came from outside the door.

"The Deputy Tower Master has stormed up here with the Enforcement Hall! They say they sensed an unusual energy surge at the top of the tower, suspecting an evil intrusion, and they must search immediately!"

Deputy Tower Master?

That old bastard Zhao Wudu?

A chilling killing intent flashed in Gu Qinghan's eyes.

This old bastard has been coveting the position of Tower Master for hundreds of years, and it's one thing for him to make small moves all the time.

They actually dared to trespass on his private property at this time.

court death.

"Get dressed."

Gu Qinghan released Jiang Yining and stood up from the water.

With his movements, his originally soaked clothes instantly dried under the steam of spiritual energy, restoring their spotless appearance.

He transformed back into the aloof and powerful Lord of the Pill Tower.

Only the slightly reddened earlobes indicated that what had just happened was not an illusion.

Jiang Yining didn't waste any words.

She knew what the situation was.

She was an unregistered resident of the Dan Tower. If the so-called deputy tower master found out, her fate would be even worse than being sliced ​​up by Gu Qinghan.

Jiang Yining quickly took out a set of dry clothes from her storage ring and put them on.

I just finished fastening my belt.

boom!

The door, which Gu Qinghan had already kicked down, was completely blasted into pieces.

Amidst the billowing smoke and dust.

A group of cultivators dressed in black and red robes rushed in.

The leader was an old man with a goatee and a sinister look in his eyes.

It was Zhao Wudu, the deputy tower master of the Dan Tower.

Peak of the early stage of the Dao Inquiry Realm.

He was only one realm lower than Gu Qinghan.

"Oh dear, Tower Master Gu, I was just worried about your safety."

Zhao Wu walked in with a forced smile, his eyes scanning the laboratory like radar.

"Just now, the top of the tower was filled with a bright red light, and the energy surged violently, even affecting my alchemy furnace. I feared that some evil spirits were causing trouble and might harm the tower master's health, so I brought people here to protect her."

They said they were there to protect the emperor.

But the law enforcement team behind him, each with their hands on weapons and exuding murderous intent, were clearly there to catch adulterers... oh no, to catch demons.

Gu Qinghan stood with his hands behind his back, blocking Jiang Yining's path.

"roll."

There is only one word.

Simple, direct, and domineering.

Zhao Wudu's fake smile froze for a moment.

He didn't expect Gu Qinghan to be so disrespectful.

"Lord Gu, this is where you're wrong."

Zhao Wu narrowed his eyes, his gaze passing over Gu Qinghan's shoulder and landing on the bathtub behind them.

Although Gu Qinghan had covered most of Jiang Yining's body, the corner of her skirt still caught his eye.

"Oh, so you're keeping a mistress in a gilded cage."

Zhao Wudu chuckled sinisterly.

"No wonder the Tower Master has been keeping his doors closed to visitors for the past month, even skipping the alchemy competition. So he's been... practicing dual cultivation here?"

He emphasized the words "dual cultivation".

The surrounding disciples of the Enforcement Hall immediately burst into meaningful laughter.

In Danta, Gu Qinghan was known for her aversion to women and her detachment from worldly desires.

Now that he's been caught with this kind of leverage, if it gets out, his prestige as the tower master will definitely suffer a great loss.

"Zhao Wudu".

Gu Qinghan slowly raised her hand.

A wisp of pale blue flame flickered at his fingertips.

That was his natal flame, the Nine Netherworld Ice Flame.

"Do you think your life is tougher than this door?"

Upon seeing the flame, Zhao Wu's pupils contracted, and he subconsciously took a half-step back.

He knew all too well the terror of those flames.

To touch it is to die instantly, to burn one's soul and destroy one's spirit.

"Why should Master Gu be angry?"

Zhao Wu suppressed his apprehension and rolled his eyes.

"I'm also thinking about the reputation of the Pill Tower. I heard that the Star Spirits are currently hunting down a woman with a child, with a very high bounty. If a female cultivator of unknown origin suddenly appears here with the Tower Master, what if…?"

"What if what?"

Gu Qinghan coldly interrupted him.

"What if she is that wanted criminal? Tower Master, you're harboring a serious criminal, which would put you at odds with the Protoss!"

Zhao Wudu revealed his true intentions at the end of the journey.

He suddenly waved his hand.

"Guards! Bring that woman here so I can examine her thoroughly!"

"yes!"

Two disciples from the Enforcement Hall immediately pounced on them like wolves.

A murderous intent surged in Gu Qinghan's eyes.

Just as he was about to commit the murder.

A soft, boneless little hand suddenly grabbed his sleeve from behind.

"Lord Tower Master~"

A sweet, soft voice, soothing to the bone, rang out.

Jiang Yining peeked half her head out from behind Gu Qinghan.

Her hair was still slightly damp, and her cheeks were flushed from the medicinal bath. Although she was dressed, her neckline was slightly open due to the haste, revealing a patch of snow-white skin.

They looked exactly like they had just been "pampered".

She looked timidly at Zhao Wudu, her eyes brimming with tears.

"This grandpa is so fierce, he scared me to death!"

grandfather?

Zhao Wudu's face twitched.

Although I am thousands of years old, I have the secret to preserving my youth and look only in my early forties. Who is this brat calling grandpa?

"Who are you?" Zhao Wudu shouted sternly.

Jiang Yining blinked, her body went limp, and she pressed herself against Gu Qinghan's back.

"who I am?"

She giggled and drew circles on Gu Qinghan's back with her finger.

"Lord Tower Master, didn't you tell them? I'm your newly recruited... medicine servant."

Medicine attendant.

In Danta, this is an extremely ambiguous term.

She had to test the medicine and also serve the emperor in bed.

Gu Qinghan's body stiffened.

He really wanted to throw the woman out.

But when he felt her slightly trembling body pressed against his back, he held back.

"That's right."

Gu Qinghan cooperated expressionlessly.

"She is one of my people. Deputy Tower Master Zhao, are you going to examine even my medicine servants?"

Zhao Wu was furious seeing the two of them so intimately close.

He originally thought he could find some leverage over Gu Qinghan, or discover some treasure that Gu Qinghan had hidden away.

I never expected it to be a woman.

Moreover, judging from Gu Qinghan's protective attitude, this woman holds a significant place in his heart.

"Since he is a medicine servant, there is naturally no need to check him."

Zhao Wudu said with a forced smile.

"However, the Protoss search warrant covers the entire city. In a few days, a Protoss envoy will be inspecting Dan Tower. If this young lady's identity remains unknown then, I'm afraid..."

He is threatening.

A naked threat.

"No need for the deputy tower master to trouble himself."

With a flick of his sleeve, Gu Qinghan sent a gust of wind that forced Zhao Wudu and the others back outside the door.

"roll!"

boom!

A new restriction descended, sealing the gate once again.

Silence returned to the laboratory.

The coquettish look on Jiang Yining's face vanished instantly.

She released Gu Qinghan, took a step back, and looked serious.

"A Protoss envoy is coming?"

This is not good news.

The commotion she caused in the Dan Tower was too great; the Protoss must already be suspicious.

If we are discovered at this time...

"Scared?"

Gu Qinghan turned around and looked at her.

"What's the use of being afraid?"

Jiang Yining rolled her eyes, walked to the control panel, picked up a pill and threw it into her mouth to calm her nerves.

"However, Lord Tower Master, it seems we need to expedite our transaction."

She raised her head and looked intently at Gu Qinghan.

"You want to study my secrets, and I also want to take refuge in your Dan Tower."

"That old man Zhao definitely won't let this go. Before he lures the Protoss here, we have to make him..."

Jiang Yining made a throat-slitting gesture.

Looking at her murderous little face, Gu Qinghan's lips actually curled up into a very rare, extremely slight smile.

"make a deal."