Becoming One

Lu Yang was very familiar with the last reward.

Because he was familiar with it, he was even more excited.

Five puppet bodyguards!

He promptly checked the bodyguard's information.

Just as he had expected, it was a puppet configured as a standard squad.

However, this time, five middle-aged women appeared on the panel.

The middle-aged women all had rather ordinary appearances, expressionless faces, and no extra emotion in their eyes or brows, like five still dolls.

Lu Yang raised an eyebrow thoughtfully.

No wonder the system specifically labeled the puppet with the word "beauty".

This thing is probably meant for a beautiful woman.

Since the role is to protect a beautiful woman, a female puppet would be more suitable.

However, the ownership of this bodyguard team was awarded to Lu Yang; he is the primary owner.

He could then order his bodyguards to protect Senior Sister Lin.

With that in mind, Lu Yang carefully examined the information of the five female puppets.

The five puppets were named Wang Liu through Wang Shi, names that were the same as his five Golden Core bodyguards.

Their panel attributes are similar to Wang Da's, the only difference being in their Cultivation Method and Law Technique.

However, these Cultivation Method Law Technique were actually irrelevant to Lu Yang.

Anyway, he can't learn the puppet's Cultivation Method, so watching it would be a waste of time.

On a whim, he decisively chose to claim the reward.

The Record of Same-Heart Creation, the Marrow-Washing Profound-Penetrating Fruit, and the Bodyguard Puppet.

The "Record of Same-Heart Creation" and the Marrow-Washing Profound-Penetrating Fruit were added to the system inventory.

The air in front of Lu Yang distorted slightly, as if gently stirred by an invisible hand.

Then, five figures appeared before him without warning.

They were expressionless, kneeling on one knee in unison, their movements so synchronized that they seemed like a single person.

"Greetings, Young Master!"

The voice was crisp and clear, without a trace of emotion.

Lu Yang nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the five faces one by one, and said calmly, "Get up."

After a moment's thought, he instructed, "Wang Liu, Wang Qi, and Wang Jiu, from now on, the three of you will follow Senior Sister Lin and obey her orders."

"Yes!" Wang Liu, Wang Qi, and Wang Jiu nodded calmly, their voices low but conveying absolute obedience.

Wang Liu is at the Peak Golden Core, Wang Qi is at the Late Golden Core, Wang Jiu is at the Middle Golden Core.

In addition, the three of them possessed impressive stats, making their protective capabilities sufficient for Lin Ying to travel freely throughout Qin Province without any further concerns.

As for the remaining two puppets...

After a moment's thought, Lu Yang made up his mind.

He could keep one by his side, thus having three Golden Core Realm guardian puppets at his disposal, ensuring his safety even more.

The remaining one will be sent to keep an eye on the Li Household.

After all, he personally killed Li Yao. Although Elder Xiao Changli of the sect has said that he will give him an explanation, it is always better to be cautious.

After making the arrangements, Lu Yang took a deep breath, suppressed the surging excitement in his heart, pushed open the door, and left the top-floor room.

The lamps in the spiral staircase lit up one by one as he passed by, then slowly went out behind him.

He descended the steps, his footsteps echoing crisply on the white jade staircase.

He planned to go see Senior Sister Lin and give her the things he had.

Consider it a New Year's gift.

I imagine that gentle older sister will be very happy, right?

Thinking of this, Lu Yang's lips curled up slightly, revealing a gentle smile, and his pace unconsciously quickened.

Flowing Light Flying Boat.

Lin Ying had just led the three of them on a tour of the spirit beast enclosure and spirit fields below deck.

The group climbed the spiral staircase and arrived at the second floor.

Every few steps along both sides of the corridor hangs a glass lamp, its soft yet bright light illuminating the wood grain of the walls.

Lin Ying stopped in front of a carved wooden door, pushed it open, and introduced with a slight smile, "These are the guest rooms, where guests usually stay."

Lin Mingyue and her two companions, their faces full of curiosity, stepped inside.

The three of them froze on the spot the moment they entered.

The luxurious Confederate table and chairs have picturesque grain patterns, with each line gleaming with a subtle sheen.

A rich Spiritual Qi gushed out from the Spirit Gathering Formation, and with each breath, one felt every pore on their body open up.

In the corner, a censer of sandalwood incense burned, its wisps of smoke rising and releasing a refreshing and pleasant fragrance.

The three of them stared, their eyes practically popping out of their sockets.

Lin Ling exclaimed excitedly, "Wow! What a luxurious room! I've never seen such a luxurious room in my entire life!"

He spun around twice, unsure what to do with his hands, afraid of breaking something.

Lin Jin excitedly ran around the room, touching the texture of the spirit wood tabletop here and looking at the landscape painting hanging on the wall there, constantly exclaiming in amazement.

Lin Mingyue bit her lower lip, her eyes flickering with undisguised envy.

She had never seen such a luxurious, almost dreamlike room even in storybooks.

And this is just the guest room; if the guest room is like this, what must the master bedroom be like?

She glanced at Lin Ying beside her and couldn't help but sigh softly, "Sister Yingying, I really envy you. You've found such a wonderful dao companion as your husband."

Upon hearing this, Lin Ying's pretty face flushed slightly, the blush spreading from her cheeks to the roots of her ears.

She pursed her lips, a smile playing on her lips, and said softly, "I am indeed quite lucky."

Lin Mingyue leaned closer, affectionately hugged Lin Ying's arm, blinked, and asked curiously, "Sister Yingying, how did you two meet? Tell me about it!"

Lin Ying smiled and was about to speak.

Just then, a series of unhurried footsteps echoed in the corridor, the sound of boots striking the wooden floor clear and steady, approaching from afar.

Lin Ying turned her head to look almost instinctively.

When she saw Lu Yang walking from the end of the corridor, a bright smile immediately bloomed on her face, her eyes shining as if filled with starlight. The slight shyness from before had not yet faded, and it was covered by a new joy.

She pulled her arm away from Lin Mingyue's grasp, stepped forward to greet him, and asked in a gentle voice, "Junior Brother Lu, are you finished with your work?"

Looking into her eyes, which were full of tenderness, Lu Yang felt as if he were being drawn by her gaze and couldn't help but reach out and touch her cheek.

His fingertips touched the soft, delicate skin, and he inhaled her unique herbal fragrance. He chuckled and nodded, saying, "Yes, I'm done."

Watching Lu Yang and Lin Ying's natural and intimate interaction from behind, Lin Mingyue's eyes sparkled with envy.

The two stood facing each other, the light from the lamp shining down from above, gilding their silhouettes with a layer of light, making them look like a divine couple from a storybook, brought to life before our eyes.

Very nice...

She sighed silently to herself.

At this moment, Lu Yang suddenly smiled and said, "By the way, it's almost New Year's, I have some New Year's gifts for you."

Lin Ying's heart skipped a beat, and she hurriedly looked away, her gaze wandering aimlessly across the wall on one side of the corridor.

Junior Brother Lu is going to give her a gift again...

She clearly had nothing to give back to Junior Brother Lu.

It was like this last time, and it's happening again this time...

A sense of self-reproach quietly rose from the depths of her heart, entangling her like seaweed.

However, since Lu Yang wanted to give her a gift, Lin Ying didn't intend to refuse.

Now that they are one, she naturally wouldn't try to separate them too clearly, as that would only hurt their relationship.

She took a deep breath, raised her head, tilted it slightly, and asked with a smile, her eyes shining with anticipation, "Junior Brother Lu, what gift is it?"

Lu Yang didn't answer directly, but simply raised his hand and snapped his fingers lightly.

The crisp sound echoed through the corridor.

The next moment, three figures appeared beside Lin Ying without warning.

Lin Ying and Lin Mingyue were both startled.

Lin Mingyue was so frightened that she covered her mouth, but still couldn't help letting out a suppressed scream through her fingers.

"What's wrong?! What's wrong?!"

Lin Ling and Lin Jin, who had been running around the guest room, rushed out immediately upon hearing the shout, their expressions tense.

Lin Jin was still clutching a jade teacup she had picked up from the table and was playing with it; she almost dropped it.

However, when they saw Lu Yang standing there, their shoulders relaxed and their expressions visibly eased.

Lin Jin rolled her eyes at Lin Mingyue, annoyed. "Mingyue, what are you doing? You scared me!"

Lin Ling nodded and solemnly agreed, "That's right, with your brother-in-law here, how could you possibly encounter any danger?"

The two of them now idolize Lu Yang to the skies.

In their minds, there was no danger where Lu Yang was.

Mingyue is definitely making a fuss over nothing.

Lin Ying came to her senses and looked at the three ordinary-looking female cultivators in front of her with suspicion and uncertainty.

She hadn't even noticed how those three people appeared!

This indicates that the three female cultivators are likely extremely powerful, far exceeding her perception range.

She took a deep breath, steadied herself, and turned to look at Lu Yang, her voice still carrying a hint of lingering shock. "Junior Brother Lu, who are these three seniors...?"

Lu Yang smiled casually and said, "They are Wang Liu, Wang Qi, and Wang Jiu. Wang Liu is at the Peak Golden Core, Wang Qi is at the Late Golden Core, and Wang Jiu is at the Middle Golden Core. From now on, they will be your protectors, and you can command them as you wish."

After he finished speaking, the entire corridor fell silent.

The lamp's light remained soft, and the muffled rumble of the churning clouds outside the window could be faintly heard.

But all these voices seem to be isolated in another world.

Lin Ying was stunned, Lin Mingyue was stunned, Lin Ling and Lin Jin were also stunned.

The four people stood there, like four statues that had suddenly lost their spiritual power, motionless, as if they had even forgotten to breathe.

Lin Ying even wondered if there was something wrong with her ears.

She swallowed hard, a soft gurgling sound coming from her throat. She opened her mouth, then closed it again, then opened it again, finally managing to squeeze out a broken sentence. "Junior Brother Lu, say it again? W-what do you mean?"

Looking at her adorable, dazed expression, Lu Yang couldn't help but chuckle. He reached out and pinched her cheek, the touch from his fingertips warm and soft, carrying the lingering warmth of her body.

He said irritably, "It's not an illusion, nor a dream. From now on, they will be your protectors, responsible for your safety, and will obey your orders."

Only then did Lin Ying and the other three truly believe that they had not misheard.

Lin Mingyue trembled uncontrollably with excitement, followed by another scream, much louder than when she was frightened earlier, which echoed several times in the corridor.

Lin Ling and Lin Jin exchanged a glance, both seeing the same bewilderment in each other's eyes.

But in the depths of that bewilderment, a faint, almost fanatical worship was surging.

They turned to look at Lu Yang, feeling that their brother-in-law was as great as a god!

Lin Ying's lips trembled, and for a moment she was at a loss for what to do.

Her fingers unconsciously clenched the hem of her clothes, and a thin layer of sweat seeped from her palms.

Three Golden Core Realm cultivators!

One is at the Peak Golden Core, one is at the Late Golden Core, and one is at the Middle Golden Core!

He actually became the protector of a mere Qi Refining Realm cultivator like her, from a small Lineage?!

She wouldn't even dare to dream of such a thing!

Lu Yang... Lu Yang...

She murmured the name in her heart, over and over again, as if trying to carve those two words into her bones.

Her body trembled slightly involuntarily, and a surge of hot heat welled up in her chest, making her eyes slightly red and sore.

She couldn't control herself at all; she leaned forward and threw herself into Lu Yang's arms, hugging him tightly as if she wanted to merge with him.

The lamps in the corridor cast their shadows on the wall, intertwined and indistinguishable.