Villain: Fairy, please offer your loyalty

Mi Zhen's face flushed red.

She could feel the aggressive masculine aura emanating from Gu Fan, that domineering yet undeniable declaration that made her heart, which had been dormant for many years, begin to race.

"This humble woman... understands."

Mi Zhen lowered her head, her voice barely audible.

Gu Fan lifted her chin, looking at her beautiful face.

"Stop calling me 'commoner' all the time, it's annoying to hear."

"From today onwards, you are neither the young lady of the Mi family nor Liu Bei's fiancée."

You belong only to yourself.

"Of course, you can belong to me if you want."

Looking into those eyes, Mi Zhen's last line of defense crumbled.

Yes, Liu Bei no longer wants her.

Her family also used her as a bargaining chip.

In this world, only the man in front of her treats her as a real person.

They gave her dignity, they gave her strength, and they even gave her the right to choose.

"Young master..."

Mi Zhen changed her form of address, her voice carrying a coquettish charm that she herself was unaware of.

She took the initiative to stretch out her arms and wrap them around Gu Fan's neck.

"I...am willing."

A triumphant smile appeared on Gu Fan's lips.

He picked Mi Zhen up in his arms and strode toward the soft couch in the inner hall.

"You chose this yourself, so don't come crying and begging for mercy later."

Mi Zhen buried her face in Gu Fan's chest, feeling his strong heartbeat, and finally let out a sigh of relief.

"I...have no regrets."

【Ding! 】

[System Notification: Successfully captured the heart of the destined heroine, Mi Zhen, completely shattering Liu Bei's romantic prospects!]

[Reward Obtained: Primordial Chaos Body Fragment x3! (Current Progress 18/1000)]

[Host's damaged spiritual root repair progress: 90%!]

......

The next morning.

The air in Luoyang was still a bit chilly.

Liu Bei had been standing upright outside the palace gate for half an hour.

He was still wearing that faded cloth shirt, his hands tucked into his sleeves, his face expressionless.

After obtaining the "Nine Revolutions Body Forging Technique" last night, he immediately went into seclusion to cultivate it.

The immortal techniques were indeed extraordinary. In just one night, he felt his internal energy had increased several times over, and he was showing signs of breaking through to the late stage of the Grandmaster realm.

This made him even more convinced that his decision to send Mi Zhen away was absolutely correct.

A woman alone, exchanged for the hope of the Han Dynasty's revival—this deal couldn't be more worthwhile.

This morning, he made a special trip to wait at the gate of the imperial palace.

On the one hand, it was to show their respect for the immortal master; on the other hand, they also wanted to see if they could gain some more benefits.

After all, Mi Zhen must have been exhausted last night.

These demonic practitioners are said to use extremely cruel techniques to harvest the essence of a man.

Mi Zhen, a weak woman, had her vital essence drained. Even if she doesn't die today, she'll probably only have half a life left.

Liu Bei had already prepared his plan in his mind.

When he sees Gu Fan later, he should show extreme grief, and then solemnly declare that this sacrifice is nothing for the sake of all living beings.

Perhaps the immortal master will be moved and reward him with a few more elixirs?

"Hey, isn't this Liu Bei?"

The palace gates were pushed open, and Lü Bu walked out yawning.

He was wearing that cool security guard uniform, holding a toothpick in his hand, and picking his teeth.

"What's up? Coming to pay your respects to the boss so early?"

Liu Bei quickly cupped his hands in greeting, displaying an extremely humble attitude.

"Good morning, Lord Wen. I am concerned about the safety of the Immortal Master, so I have come to pay my respects."

Lu Bu rolled his eyes and spat the toothpick on the ground.

"Forget it. The boss has people I can't even beat protecting him, what kind of safety could he possibly have?"

"You big-eared scoundrel, I know exactly what you're thinking."

Liu Bei remained expressionless, still maintaining his smile.

"Lord Wen is too kind. I wonder if the Immortal Master... has he risen yet?"

Just as Lü Bu was about to speak, he heard footsteps behind him.

"The boss is out, ask him yourself."

Lu Bu immediately stepped aside and bent over at a ninety-degree angle.

Good morning, boss!

Liu Bei quickly straightened his clothes and bowed deeply.

"Prepare, pay your respects to the Immortal Master!"

The footsteps stopped on the steps.

Liu Bei lowered his head, looking at Gu Fan's Chelsea boots with gold trim, pondering how to start the conversation.

"Alright, get up."

Gu Fan's lazy voice came from above.

Liu Bei straightened up, his face beaming with smiles.

"Did you rest well last night, Immortal Master? I made a special trip to..."

He only said half of what he wanted to say; the latest update is now online and awaits your interpretation. It got stuck in his throat.

Liu Bei's eyes were wide open, staring intently at the woman next to Gu Fan.

Is that Mi Zhen?

Liu Bei could not believe his eyes.

The woman dressed in a flowing ice-blue fairy dress, with a cool and noble temperament, like a goddess descended from the heavens, was actually his fiancée, Mi Zhen?!

She showed no signs of being worn out; on the contrary, she was radiant and her skin glowed white.

What made Liu Bei even more devastated was the aura emanating from Mi Zhen.

That is……

Peak of the Innate Realm?!

In just one night, a weak woman who couldn't even kill a chicken suddenly became a master at the peak of the Innate Realm!

He's only one step away from becoming a Grandmaster!

Liu Bei felt his head buzzing.

Why should I?!

He spent half his life in arduous cultivation before barely reaching the Grandmaster level.

Why should I?!

He spent half his life in arduous cultivation before barely reaching the Grandmaster level.

Mi Zhen's one night was worth decades of hard work!

If it was him who went in last night...

Cough cough, Liu Bei quickly banished the thought from his mind.

"What's wrong, Liu Bei? Don't you recognize your own wife?"

Gu Fan put his arm around Mi Zhen's slender waist and looked at Liu Bei with a half-smile.

Liu Bei suppressed his shock and jealousy, forcing out a smile that looked more like a grimace.

"The Immortal Master's magic power is boundless. Zhen'er's ability to receive guidance from the Immortal Master and undergo a complete transformation is truly a blessing she has accumulated over several lifetimes."

"Bei...thank the Immortal Master on behalf of Zhen'er."

As he spoke, Liu Bei tried to kneel down again.

"Don't worship anymore, I think it's bad luck."

Gu Fan waved his hand, looking disgusted.

"You didn't come here today to thank me, did you? What brings you here?"

Liu Bei blushed, feeling somewhat embarrassed that his thoughts had been exposed in public.

But he's known for being shameless.

"Immortal Master, please be wise. I practiced the divine skill bestowed upon me by you last night and made some progress."

"However... I've encountered some bottlenecks. I wonder if the Immortal Master could bestow a few more pills to aid my breakthrough?"

Liu Bei rubbed his hands together, his eyes filled with greed.

Gu Fan laughed in exasperation.

"Xuande, Xuande, I truly admire you."

"You're the first person in history to give away his wife and then come back asking for a reward the next day."

Liu Bei's face turned pale and then red, but he still stood there with a stiff upper lip.

For the greater cause, what is this humiliation?

Gu Fan turned to look at Mi Zhen.

"Madam, your ex-fiancé is asking me for something. Do you think I should give it to him?"

Liu Bei looked at Mi Zhen with anticipation.

He thought that even if Mi Zhen was angry, she would at least say a few good words for him out of consideration for their past relationship.

However, Mi Zhen only gave him a cold glance.

"You jest, sir. I have never met this man before, and what business is it of mine with his requests?"

"If you find him an eyesore, young master, then have General Lü beat him out with sticks."

Liu Bei was struck dumb, frozen in place.

"Zhen'er...you..."

He pointed at Mi Zhen with a trembling finger, unable to believe that such heartless words came from the mouth of his gentle and virtuous fiancée.

"Shut up!"

Mi Zhen shouted sharply, unleashing the power of his technique, which forced Liu Bei to take two steps back.

"Liu Xuande, put away your hypocritical face!"

"When you sold me out for a few martial arts manuals, why didn't you call me Zhen'er?"

"Now that I've received a divine favor, you want to curry favor with me?"

"I'm telling you, Mi Zhen, that blind fool who fell for you, has been dead since last night!"

"I am now the young master's maid!"

"If you dare to call me by my name again, don't blame me for being merciless with my sword!"

His words were spoken with great conviction.

Liu Bei's face turned liver-colored, and a mouthful of blood stuck in his throat, unable to be spat out or swallowed.

Break the defense.

I'm really on the verge of giving up.

His proud mask of benevolence meant nothing in front of this woman.

Gu Fan watched with great interest and even clapped.

"Absolutely the best."

"Those lines, that momentum—you deserve a chicken leg!"

Gu Fan hugged Mi Zhen and kissed her, then looked down at Liu Bei.

"Did you hear me? Madam told you to leave."

"If you don't get out of here, I'll have the security captain teach you what rules are."

Lu Bu, who was standing nearby, had long been unable to contain himself. He clenched his fists, cracking them, and walked over with a sinister grin.

"You big-eared scoundrel, are you going to get out of here yourself, or am I going to help you get out?"

Liu Bei was so frightened by Lü Bu's fist, which was as big as a casserole dish.

He glared at Mi Zhen with resentment and gritted his teeth.

"Prepare... to take my leave!"