Recounting Old Times

"His Majesty's affairs are more urgent. Su Xuan and I can handle the search for the Extreme Fire Essence," Gu Hongyi said.

Wang Haoran nodded and handed Gu Hongyi a Jade Slip. "If you run into any trouble you can't handle, crush the Jade Slip and send me a voice message. I'll rush over to help immediately."

Gu Hongyi accepted the Jade Slip and fell silent, as though stunned.

Ding! Gu Hongyi's affection for the host has increased to 90 (Unswerving Until Death).

Ding! The host has influenced the course of the plot and received 12,000 Villain Points. Su Xuan's Protagonist Halo -600, host's Villain Halo +600!

Wang Haoran was secretly delighted when he received the notifications, but he pretended not to know and asked Gu Hongyi, "What's wrong?"

"No one has ever treated me this well. His Majesty treats me so kindly that I truly do not know how to repay you," Gu Hongyi said emotionally.

"You are my Imperial Concubine. It is only right that I treat you well," Wang Haoran said warmly.

"That may be true, but if I do not do something, I will always feel guilty."

"Do something?" Wang Haoran was a little curious.

"Though I am only a soul, I can still do certain things to repay His Majesty." Gu Hongyi lowered her head shyly.

"Such as?" Wang Haoran grew even more curious.

Gu Hongyi was far too embarrassed to say it outright. She merely said, "His Majesty, close your eyes and rest. You will know shortly."

Wang Haoran nodded and did as she said.

Gu Hongyi's affection had reached ninety anyway, so there was no way she would harm him.

Within the Heaven Opening Tower, no one disturbed them.

Wang Haoran lay down to rest and soon understood what Gu Hongyi