Wait, why is this blond guy a lolicon?

Deep in the Abyss.

The moment when the remaining remains of Quetzalcoatl were completely annihilated.

The cold system notification sounded in Jiang Ling's mind right on time.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, for slaying the third-level deity, Quetzalcoatl!]

[Obtained: Fragment of Pure Love]

[Note: The host has been detected to possess the "Heart-Devouring Love Gu," which has interfered with the "Pure Love Karma." The Gu worms can be used to locate fragments of the "Pure Love Heavenly Dao" and refine them into "Pure Love Fragments."]

Okay, now there's another way to get Pure Love Fragments.

That "Heart-Devouring Love Gu" could revive a natal Gu worm and transform it into fragments of pure love, but unfortunately, given his strength, that kind of melodramatic plot didn't happen.

It's such a pity... cough, congratulations!

As for this new fragment of pure love, he planned to leave it to that woman—Ouyang Kexin, whom he hadn't seen in a long time, soft and lovely, the kind of woman he wanted to rush into his arms and call "Mom."

"As for this Heart-Devouring Love Gu, let's keep it for now to find the fragment of the Pure Love Heavenly Dao. We can leave the next Pure Love fragment to Shangguan Yunque."

Jiang Ling silently made a plan in her mind.

Unfortunately, there are still more girls than pure love stories these days.

"But come to think of it, when have I ever interfered with the cause and effect of the Pure Love Heavenly Path?"

Jiang Ling was completely baffled.

I simply stopped thinking about it.

There are just too many things I can't figure out.

The vehicle that carried the three people back was also the Deep Water Cloud Ball Gu.

This thing looks like a giant Ferris wheel cabin. Not only can it safely pass through spatial rifts, but what's even more unexpected is that it actually has soft seats inside.

The thoughtfulness is comparable to a scallop preparing a bowl for baking itself.

During the ascent, the slight turbulence in the space made Song Ruyu feel dizzy.

She leaned gently against Jiang Ling's shoulder, her little head nodding slightly, and murmured softly:

"Ugh, I feel dizzy..."

Those stunningly beautiful little white legs were tightly pressed together, radiating a magical allure that made one want to pry them apart...

Jiang Ling reached out and gently put his arm around her shoulder, letting her rest her head firmly against his chest.

He looked down at her.

Even the dazed and confused Ruyu wife is so cute.

I really want to eat it all in one go.

Seeing this, Shangguan Yunque also covered his forehead and muttered, "Ugh, my head is so dizzy, I'm going to die..."

"Unless I get a hug from Brother Ling..."

Helpless, Jiang Ling had no choice but to put her arms around one of them.

He let the two sweet and soft little girls rest their heads against his chest.

When the three returned to Baixian Village, they were met with a depressing silence.

A large group of villagers gathered under the ancient willow tree, heads bowed, silently mourning, the air thick with an overwhelming sorrow.

Before we could even rejoice at Gu Yue Fangtian's death, the next key figure to die was—Mother Big Willow Tree!

Jiang Ling and the other two went up to ask and learned the whole story.

When Gu Yue Fangtian unleashed that devastating Sunfire Sword, this thousand-year-old willow was already exhausted and dying.

But with its last ounce of life force, it stretched out a barrier, protecting all the villagers under its branches and leaves.

She truly deserves the title "Mother Willow Tree" given to her by the villagers.

Upon learning this news

Shangguan Yunque's tears fell instantly.

She squatted under the willow tree, crying and trembling all over.

She had the deepest connection with this ancient willow tree.

Having grown up under the tree since childhood, I thought this time it would be the same as usual, just exhausted and able to recover after some rest, but I never expected it.

It actually died completely.

Jiang Ling walked slowly to the withered ancient willow.

Before leaving, one must offer incense to this "mother-in-law" who risked everything to protect Baixian Village.

But just then...

The "Heart-Devouring Love Gu" that had been dormant at his fingertips suddenly burst forth with a shimmering green light.

The light shone directly at the roots of the ancient willow tree, which resembled a coiled dragon.

Jiang Ling was taken aback and immediately released his Observation Haki, probing deep into the tree roots.

It penetrates through layers of decaying woody roots.

In his perception, a... smooth, white egg suddenly appeared?

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have triggered a major plot twist! The undying "Pure Love Path" has been discovered!]

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