Villain: Fairy, please offer your loyalty

Gu Fan carried Zhu Zhuqing into the master bedroom of the Immortal Wood Palace.

The room was covered with a thick, handmade cashmere carpet.

The walls are inlaid with luminous pearls that emit a soft glow.

Zhu Zhuqing felt a sudden dizziness, and then she was gently placed on the large waterbed.

The waterbed swayed slightly.

Gu Fan looked down at her, his narrow phoenix eyes revealing a hint of amusement.

Zhu Zhuqing gripped the edge of the bed sheet tightly, her breathing becoming somewhat rapid.

Two blushes rose on her cool, pretty face, even her ears turned pink.

"What's wrong? Weren't you quite brave when you were throwing yourself at me outside?"

Gu Fan chuckled softly.

He sat down on the edge of the bed and casually pinched Zhu Zhuqing's still slightly chubby cheeks.

Zhu Zhuqing lowered her head, not daring to look at him.

Her mind was in turmoil, like she was holding a little rabbit that was jumping around wildly.

"Young Master, Zhu Qing... Zhu Qing acted rashly in a moment of panic, fearing that you would find it offensive..."

Gu Fan rolled his eyes, thinking that this little kitten was still a bit reserved.

He reached out with his right hand and pulled out a jade slip that shimmered with a dark luster from his storage ring.

As soon as the jade slip appeared, the temperature in the room seemed to drop a few degrees.

"Take it."

Gu Fan tossed the jade slip into Zhu Zhuqing's arms.

Zhu Zhuqing caught it subconsciously, staring blankly at the jade slip in her hand.

"What is this...?"

"The Primordial Demon Sect's basic movement technique, 'Netherworld Shadow Strike,' is something only outer disciples practice, but in your desolate place, it's probably more effective than any 100,000-year-old soul bone."

Gu Fan spoke casually, as if he had only tossed out an insignificant toy.

Although Zhu Zhuqing didn't understand what level of power the Primordial Demon Sect was, the profound aura emanating from the jade slip made her Netherworld Cat Martial Soul emit a longing hum.

This is absolutely a peerless technique that could overturn the entire Star Luo Empire's understanding.

Her hands, holding the jade slip, trembled slightly.

"Young Master, I am unworthy to accept such a valuable gift..."

"Stop with all that nonsense. Just take what I've given you."

Gu Fan reached out and lifted Zhu Zhuqing's chin, forcing her to look directly into his eyes.

"That bullshit family destiny of the Star Luo Empire is now a thing of the past."

"Since you acknowledge me as your master, then your life is mine."

"If anyone dares to let you compete for the position of Crown Princess in the future, I'll go and dig up their ancestral graves."

These words were crude and casual, yet they carried a domineering air of disregarding the laws of heaven and earth.

Zhu Zhuqing's eyes immediately reddened.

It's been more than ten years.

In that cold and ruthless family, she lived in constant fear for her life.

Her nominal fiancé, Dai Mubai, even abandoned her at a crucial moment and fled for his own life.

Her pride in her strength shattered in the face of Gu Fan's unconditional favoritism.

Tears streamed down Zhu Zhuqing's face, dripping onto Gu Fan's hand.

She carefully placed the jade slip beside her pillow.

Then she straightened up, wrapped her arms around Gu Fan's waist, and pressed her cheeks tightly against Gu Fan's chest.

"Young master, you gave Zhu Qing her life. From now on, Zhu Qing belongs only to you and is at your disposal."

Her voice was soft and gentle, and there was no trace of her aloofness left.

Gu Fan patted her back, a wicked smile curving his lips.

"It's not enough to just talk about it; we have to show our gratitude with some real actions."

Zhu Zhuqing naturally understood the implication in those words.

She bit her lower lip and stepped back halfway like a docile kitten.

Her slender fingers trembled slightly as she unbuttoned Gu Fan's robe.

The master bedroom of the Fairy Wood Palace was filled with enchanting spring scenery.

A faint fragrance filled the air.

Gu Fan leaned against the headboard, looking at the girl in his arms whose face was flushed and whose breathing was even.

Just then, the system's cheeky and cute notification sound rang in my mind.

【Ding! 】

[System notification: Congratulations, host, on successfully winning over the destined heroine, Zhu Zhuqing, completely shattering the villain Dai Mubai's marriage alliance plan.]

[Gained Villain Points: 18000!]

[Achievement Reward: Primordial Chaos Body Fragment x5! (Current Progress 70/1000)]

[System Evaluation: Host, this move by Cao Cao is absolutely brilliant, like a cow taking a flight!]

Gu Fan ignored the system's complaints.

With a slight thought, he guided the five fragments of the Primordial Chaos Body he had just acquired to integrate into his meridians.

An extremely pure primordial power rippled through his body.

His physical strength has once again reached a new level.

Gu Fan glanced at Zhu Zhuqing, who was still unconscious.

Although the kitten tried its best to please, it was still a novice and was too tired to even move a finger.

"Now that we've taken the house, we can't let you go out and embarrass yourself with the title of a Great Soul Master."

Gu Fan placed his fingers on Zhu Zhuqing's smooth back.

He activated the supreme dual cultivation method of the Primordial Demon Sect.

A wisp of extremely pure immortal energy flowed slowly from his fingertips into Zhu Zhuqing's body.

The cultivation system in Douluo Continent is far too crude.

The Soul Masters here are merely passively absorbing the meager energy in the air.

Under the influence of the primordial power of immortality.

The meridians within Zhu Zhuqing's body began to emit faint popping sounds.

Those impurities accumulated deep within the bones and blood were ruthlessly removed.

A thin layer of black grime appeared on her fair skin.

This was the result of Gu Fan deliberately suppressing his power.

If she were to unleash her full power, Zhu Zhuqing's fragile mortal body would collapse on the spot.

Time passed by, second by second.

Zhu Zhuqing unconsciously let out a soft hum, her brows relaxing slightly.

The soul power within her body was rising at an unbelievable speed.

The bottleneck of being a Great Soul Master, which had been stuck at level 27, was easily broken through, as if it were a thin sheet of paper.

Level 28.

Level 29.

Level 30.

They swept through everything in their path, breaking through the threshold of Soul Master.

Even the phantom of the Netherworld Cat Martial Soul in her mind underwent a tremendous change.

Dark purple magic patterns appeared on the cat's originally black body.

Her figure became more slender and well-proportioned.

A dark purple vertical pupil mark has appeared between his eyebrows.

The Netherworld Cat is evolving into the Nine-Ghost Cat, a higher-dimensional being.

Gu Fan withdrew his finger, pulled a wet tissue from the bedside table, and wiped the sweat from her forehead.

"His talent is passable; he can barely keep up with me."

Gu Fan yawned and pulled the blanket over the two of them.

After tossing and turning for most of the night, he was indeed quite sleepy.

Just as Gu Fan was holding Zhu Zhuqing as she fell asleep.

Under a large tree on the outskirts of the camp.

Dai Mubai huddled in the grass like a beggar.

His clothes were torn in several places by thorns, and he was covered in mud and leaves.

That once-proud blond hair was now a mess, like a bird's nest.

He didn't dare close his eyes all night, fearing that the Titan ape might return.

Every time he heard the howls of soul beasts coming from afar, he would tremble with fear.

"Damn it, did that monster leave or not...?"

Dai Mubai gritted his teeth and looked up toward the camp.

The soft light emanating from the Immortal Wood Palace was particularly dazzling in the dark forest.

He knew his fiancée was in that beautiful wooden house.

A lone man and a lone woman are alone in a room.

It's obvious what will happen.

Dai Mubai pounded his fists into the soil, his fingernails digging until they bled.

He hated Gu Fan's domineering nature, but he hated his own incompetence even more.

......

The morning sunlight filtered through the leaves and shone on the campsite in the Starry Sky Forest.

Wisps of smoke rose from the open space outside.

Tang San was holding a tree branch and carefully poking at the iron pot on the fire.

He had picked wild vegetables early that morning and was making soup in the pot.

"Brother Fan is used to eating delicacies, so having some wild vegetable soup today is a way to cleanse his stomach and intestines. It's a form of spiritual practice."

Tang San muttered to himself as he sprinkled a handful of salt into the soup.

Zhao Wuji sat to the side, looking at Tang San with the eyes of someone looking at a monster.

He simply couldn't understand how this genius boy, who was so skilled with hidden weapons, could act so naturally like a lackey in front of Gu Fan.

Inside the Immortal Wood Palace.

Zhu Zhuqing slowly opened her eyes.

She felt more refreshed than ever before, and her whole body was full of energy.

He slightly circulated his soul power.

A dark purple phantom of a spirit cat, exuding a noble and imposing aura, appeared behind them.

That deep purple vertical pupil mark exuded an aura that sent shivers down one's spine.

"My martial soul... has mutated?"

Zhu Zhuqing sat blankly on the bed, feeling the fluctuations of soul power within her body that had already broken through level 30.

Her mind went blank.

Just one night's sleep was equivalent to several years of her usual arduous practice.

A soft chuckle came from the side.

Gu Fan, wearing a white bathrobe and holding a glass of fairy milk, leaned against the door frame and looked at her.

"woke up."

"Are you satisfied with the dual cultivation gift package I gave you?"

Zhu Zhuqing blushed as she crawled out of bed.

Ignoring her naked body, she knelt down on the bed with a thud and bowed deeply.

"I could never repay the kindness of the young master, even if I were to be shattered to pieces."

Gu Fan walked over and pulled her up from the bed.

He slapped that pert, rounded curve.

"Stop with the nonsense, hurry up and get dressed, it's time to go see the show."

After a while.

The door to the Immortal Wood Palace was pushed open.

Gu Fan walked ahead with his hands in his pockets.

Zhu Zhuqing changed into a brand new black tight leather outfit and obediently followed half a step behind.

Her skin, nourished by the ethereal energy, became crystal clear and delicate.

The aloofness in his eyes had long since melted into a pool of spring water.

Only when looking at Gu Fan's back would those eyes reveal a sweet, cloying smile.

That was a sign of complete surrender.

The bushes at the edge of the camp made a rustling sound.

Dai Mubai dragged his heavy steps out like a wandering ghost.

He was so hungry he couldn't stand it anymore, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and go back to find the main force.

Seeing Dai Mubai's miserable state, Zhao Wuji frowned.

"Mu Bai, where did you run off to last night? I thought you'd been carried off by a soul beast."

Dai Mubai chuckled twice, not daring to reply at all.

His gaze involuntarily fell on Gu Fan and Zhu Zhuqing, who had just come out.

Zhu Zhuqing's demeanor has completely changed.

The cold, wary feeling I had before had completely vanished.

Instead, it possesses a delicate and languid charm, as if nourished.

What devastated him the most was...

Zhu Zhuqing surprisingly reached out and straightened Gu Fan's collar quite naturally.

Her movements were as practiced as those of a virtuous and loving wife.

Dai Mubai felt a surge of blood rushing to his chest, and a metallic taste rose in his throat.

His pride, which he valued most, was ruthlessly trampled underfoot and brutally rubbed at this moment.

"Zhu Qing, you..."

Dai Mubai gritted his teeth, wanting to step forward and question him.

But as soon as he took a step, he felt a chilling coldness lock onto him.

Zhu Zhuqing turned her head, and there was no longer any emotion in her eyes when she looked at Dai Mubai.

It's like looking at a pile of worthless garbage.

The phantom of the Nine-Phantom Cat behind him vanished in a flash.

The oppressive aura, belonging to the Soul Venerable level, struck Dai Mubai's chest without mercy.

Dai Mubai groaned and stumbled back several steps before falling to the ground with a thud.

He stared at Zhu Zhuqing in utter shock.

"You...you've broken through to level 30? How is that possible!"

Tang San walked over carrying a bowl of wild vegetable soup, and shook his head upon seeing this.

He sighed inwardly.

"Brother Dai is really muddleheaded. He can't even protect his own woman. He deserves to be taught a lesson by his sister-in-law, who was instructed by Brother Fan."

"Brother Fan is using this method to teach us underlings a lesson: one must have a sense of responsibility."