Heaven rewards diligence, but there are always fairies plotting against me.

"You're really good, I can't believe I actually..."

In the darkness, Lin Ruoxue said with delight.

The cold poison that had tormented her for years, and which even the sect elders were helpless against, was actually significantly reduced in that instant!

The intense pain that had been like being pricked by needles had now turned into a faint coolness.

This man's masculine energy was far more refined and pure than she had ever imagined!

At this moment, she longed to hug Chu Chang and give him a big kiss.

However, her mouth is her last line of defense.

This is for my future husband.

"As long as Miss is happy." Chu Chang felt relieved, sensing her enthusiasm.

At the same time, I feel somewhat fortunate.

Because Lin Ruoxue has a better waist than Gu Ling Shuang!

Looking at the blindfolded man in front of her, who was acting with great poise, Lin Ruoxue's wariness and repulsion finally dissipated, replaced by a hint of approval.

"Okay, you can keep this."

Lin Ruoxue pondered for a moment, then took out an exquisite white jade bottle from her bosom and handed it to Chu Chang: "Inside are three Qi-Nourishing Pills, a secret medicine of the Divine Sword Sect, which can greatly increase your cultivation speed. I am very satisfied with your performance today."

"Thank you for your kind gift, Miss."

Chu Chang held the warm, smooth jade bottle, his heart filled with joy.

This is a celestial elixir, which is priceless to him, who is still in the mortal martial arts stage!

He wisely didn't linger. After bowing again, he removed the black cloth and backed out of the room.

As soon as she pushed open the door, Gu Ling Shuang, whose pretty face was pale from the cold and who had been waiting outside the courtyard, immediately brightened up and quickly came to greet her: "Ah Chang! You've finally come out! How did you do?"

"Thanks to Miss, everything went smoothly." Chu Chang handed the black cloth back, then yawned. "Miss, if there's nothing else, I'll head back to rest now?"

He's currently in a state of deep contemplation, focused and single-minded, and doesn't want a woman to hinder his progress.

"No rush, come to my room with me."

Unfortunately, Gu Ling Shuang still grabbed Chu Chang's sleeve and pulled him towards her boudoir.

Once inside and the door was closed, Gu Ling Shuang bombarded everyone with questions about the details.

Chu Chang was somewhat speechless.

Unexpectedly, this usually aloof, ruthless, and dignified eldest daughter of the Gu family is actually quite gossipy.

"Uh... Miss, it's really nothing." Chu Chang scratched his head vaguely, "Senior Sister Lin was quite fierce at first, but later..."

Chu Chang gave a brief explanation.

Of course, the details were not mentioned.

After all, many details are too secretive.

He was worried that Gu Ling Shuang would panic after hearing this.

If she gets anxious, she'll be in big trouble.

"Really?" Gu Ling Shuang looked him over suspiciously, clearly not satisfied with the brief answer, but seeing Chu Chang's honest and simple appearance, she could only give up.

She thought to herself: That stinky Ah Chang, he's probably just trying to fool me! Humph, he's getting bolder!

Then, her gaze fell on the white jade bottle in Chu Chang's hand, and she exclaimed in surprise, "Eh! This is... a Qi-Nourishing Pill?"

"Senior Sister Lin gave it to me, saying it can increase cultivation speed," Chu Chang said cautiously.

This is my reward for my hard work, you're not going to rob me, are you?

"Great! Great! That's wonderful! Even I would find this quite rare. The fact that she gave it to you shows how much she values ​​you. See? I told you, she wouldn't mistreat you, would she?"

Gu Ling Shuang had no intention of snatching the good stuff; after all, she still had her pride.

Moreover, she will need Chu Chang's help in the future.

It simply won't do if Chu Chang gets angry and quits.

"Yes, this senior sister is so kind. Miss, if there's nothing else, shall I leave?"

"What's your hurry?"

Gu Ling Shuang was somewhat angry when Chu Chang said he was leaving again.

Aren't the new clothes I specially wore nice?

"I was afraid of disturbing your rest," Chu Chang said, though his words didn't reflect his true feelings.

"Don't worry, I won't bother you. I just told my father that I'll take you with me to the Divine Sword Sect."

It turned out that with the Gu Bahu lineage dealt with, Gu Ling Shuang no longer had any worries. With her father here, that was enough.

Based on this, she decided to go to the Divine Sword Sect to learn more advanced techniques.

Otherwise, if she stays in this small place, she will not be able to make any progress.

Chu Chang froze, his face turning bright red.

I couldn't help but get excited.

The Gu family is powerful, but even a hundred Gu families probably wouldn't be as strong as the Divine Sword Sect!

This is true depth!

By joining the Divine Sword Sect, he will have access to more advanced cultivation techniques and miraculous elixirs.

Suddenly, he felt that Gu Ling Shuang was not so cold anymore, and even found her to be very friendly and beautiful!

"What, you don't want to?" Seeing that Chu Chang didn't speak, Gu Ling Shuang smiled slightly and teased him casually.

"No, how could I not? I'd be more than willing. It's just that I don't know how to repay you, Miss..."

"Repaying the debt is easy, isn't it?" Gu Ling Shuang pulled Chu Chang behind the screen.

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An hour later, Chu Chang returned to his hut.

Although I'm a bit tired tonight, it was all worth it.

Five days later, head to the Divine Sword Sect!!!

In the following days, Chu Chang spent his time cultivating and inquiring about the Divine Sword Sect.

The Divine Sword Sect is one of the top sects in the Great Yuan Dynasty, and the strongest sect within a radius of tens of thousands of miles.

It is said that even the lowest-ranking servants there have the strength of the Body Tempering Realm!

Although the Divine Sword Sect is named after the Divine Sword Sect, its members primarily cultivate sword techniques.

But in fact, this school combines the strengths of many schools.

It is said that it has all kinds of boxing techniques, leg techniques, knife techniques, and even dual cultivation methods.

Whether the sect will grant it or not depends on your status.

Five days later.

[Technique: Burning Wave Shadow Hand: 0/2000 (Mastery).]

"Phew, finally completed! I wonder what attributes will awaken after reaching perfection?"

Chu Chang looked at his hands excitedly. Although his cultivation level was still at the fifth level of the Body Tempering Realm, he could now touch even a Qi Tempering Realm expert.

Especially after mastering the Burning Wave Shadow Hand technique.

Once he uses this move, his hands become like magma, and the palm strikes he unleashes possess heat that can burn everything. Not to mention martial arts practitioners, even the demons in the forbidden zones cannot withstand it.

This day finally marked the day when Gu Ling Shuang and Lin Ruo Xue set off for the Divine Sword Sect.

Chu Chang sat in the driver's seat at the front of the carriage, his hand tightly gripping the reins.

This was the first time he had ever traveled so far in his life, and his destination was the legendary Divine Sword Sect. It would be a lie to say he wasn't nervous; his palms were already damp with sweat.

"take it easy."

Perhaps because she had been cooped up in the carriage for too long, the curtain was slightly lifted, and Lin Ruoxue gracefully stepped out, sitting side by side with Chu Chang.

Then, she began to describe the situation within the Divine Sword Sect.

"The Divine Sword Sect has been established for a thousand years, with tens of thousands of disciples, divided into outer disciples, inner disciples, and true disciples. If you enter, you will need to start as an outer disciple. The sect has strict rules and a survival-of-the-fittest environment, but as long as you are willing to work hard, the cultivation resources are far superior to those outside..."

Lin Ruoxue's cool voice carried on the wind, clear and logical.

Although the two had been intimate, Lin Ruoxue maintained her distance from him.

After all, in her view, what happened between the two of them was purely for healing.

She would never develop any feelings for Chu Chang.

She told Chu Chang these things in the hope that Chu Chang would grow and improve, so that she could benefit more from it.

So every night, Lin Ruoxue would take the initiative to call Chu Chang into the carriage, close the door, and use his vigorous, fiery yang energy to heal her injuries.

Gu Ling Shuang, holding her sword, stood guard outside the carriage with a complicated expression, protecting the two of them.

After each healing session, Chu Chang would leave the carriage exhausted and drenched in sweat, and sleep alone in a simple tent by the campfire.

Only then did Gu Ling Shuang enter the warm carriage to rest with Lin Ruoxue.

On this day, the carriage traveled to a desolate valley passage, where a group of people suddenly blocked the road ahead.

Chu Chang slowly reined in the carriage and looked intently.

It was a group of five men and women dressed in matching moon-white outfits, each with bulging temples and a powerful presence.

In the center of the procession, a huge prison cart made of black iron was being pulled.

Inside the prison van, there was a strange man with a emaciated body and an obscured face.

The man was bound by heavy chains as thick as his thighs, with faint runes flickering on them, seemingly suppressing his power.

Lin Ruoxue's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, and she said in a low voice, "They are disciples of the Enforcement Hall of my Divine Sword Sect. They have captured a demon cultivator!"

So-called demon cultivators are actually similar to human-skinned monsters.

The difference is that the human-skinned ghost acts on instinct, while this demon has cultivated itself, making it a demon cultivator.

Chu Chang was startled upon hearing this.

Even from a distance, he could feel the sinister aura emanating from the demon cultivator. The chill was even more eerie and bone-chilling than the cold poison in Lin Ruoxue's body, causing his own extremely yang blood energy to involuntarily circulate and defend itself.

No wonder... the eerie aura emanating from this guy is so thick it's like he's dead.

The enforcement team seemed to have spotted Lin Ruoxue's carriage as well, and the leading disciple was riding towards them.