Senior Night Owl, Maiden's Wish

Gu Qingchan was groggy, only feeling as if she was being held in someone's arms. A pair of strong, firm arms, carrying a hot masculine scent, made her feel somewhat dizzy.

"A man?"

Gu Qingchan's starry eyes suddenly widened, realizing something was wrong.

"Gu Qingchan."

Chen Ping'an, holding Gu Qingchan, walked quietly into the stone chamber. His eyes were calm, lost in thought.

Gu Qingchan's figure was graceful, her curves exquisite. Her flawless face rested against Chen Ping'an's chest. Her dark hair cascaded down, partially obscuring her face, revealing a jade-like gentleness. Her delicate skin, like congealed fat, made one want to touch it.

Her snow-white chin peeked out, along with a full, undulating chest. Just by smelling it, one could imagine the sensation.

An ice blue dress, slightly tattered, swayed gently in Chen Ping'an's hands. Her long, shapely jade legs outlined the most beautiful scenery in the Human World beneath the hem of the dress.

At this moment, Gu Qingchan appeared somewhat frail, completely unlike her usual ethereal demeanor. She curled up in Chen Ping'an's embrace, her graceful figure rising and falling with his movements.

It was like the most beautiful melody in the Human World, playing out before Chen Ping'an's eyes.

Chen Ping'an kept his gaze straight ahead, his eyes calm, preparing to set Gu Qingchan down on one side of the stone chamber.

Just then, a soft moan was heard. The delicate body in his arms trembled and she finally woke up completely.

Before Chen Ping'an could react, the beautiful woman in his arms suddenly opened her starry eyes. Her body tensed instantly, her gaze filled with alertness and caution.

But this caution completely vanished the moment she saw the face before her, transforming into the most dazzling divine light in the world – pure, unadulterated surprise.

Before her was a decaying, ferocious face, like that of an old man. But in her eyes, it was the most beautiful surprise in the world.

"Senior!"

Gu Qingchan's eyes sparkled, incredibly clear.

"You're awake."

A hoarse voice sounded, like sandpaper rubbing, dry and devoid of emotion.

This voice naturally came from Chen Ping'an.

Before entering the stone chamber, he had already transformed into the appearance of an old oddity, using the Black Mystic Iron Mask as a disguise, and had completely changed his robes.

He truly looked like Night Owl.

"Senior, why are you here?" Gu Qingchan's snow-white, porcelain-like face regained some color, her starry eyes filled with hope and spirit.

Looking at Senior Night Owl before her, she felt a sense of understanding.

Her memory only stopped before she fainted, but that didn't affect her judgment. Her previous speculations...

There was no need to think too much; Senior Night Owl before her was the best proof.

At this moment, she didn't want to overthink things; she just wanted to seize the present.

Chen Ping'an remained silent, holding Gu Qingchan and placing her gently on the stone wall to his side.

Seeing Senior Night Owl putting her down, Gu Qingchan instinctively showed reluctance. She subconsciously grabbed his hand, her eyes filled with a hint of pleading.

Chen Ping'an hadn't expected Gu Qingchan to act like this, abandoning her reserve to grab his arm.

However, in this situation, he didn't react much, allowing Gu Qingchan to hold his arm: "The residual poison in your body hasn't completely cleared, but it won't affect your foundation. Once the time wears it away, you'll recover completely."

Gu Qingchan sat against the wall, her ice blue dress trailing on the ground. As he held her arm, he naturally sat down beside her.

"Thank you for your help, Senior. Qingchan has no way to repay you." Gu Qingchan gazed at the man before her, her affection deep, her starry eyes rippling with a different kind of emotion. This was a sight that outsiders could never enjoy.

"No need for such formalities. I merely happened upon the scene," Chen Ping'an said in a low voice, his expressionless.

Gu Qingchan held his arm, and she could faintly feel the softness of his body, a firmness mixed with gentleness that evoked endless imagination.

He tried to pull his arm away, but Gu Qingchan held on tightly, showing no intention of letting go.

"Senior, do you still remember your words from back then?" A faint blush appeared on Gu Qingchan's delicate face, her voice sweet and tender, but her tone held a hint of determination.

Huh?

Chen Ping'an was taken aback, not expecting Gu Qingchan to bring this up.

Back in Thunderous Roar Great City, during a midnight meeting, he had used the opportunity to repay Gu Qingchan's Essence Crystals by exchanging the Divine Weapon Wishful Exquisite Ring for her Earth Dragon True Blood.

Although the Wishful Exquisite Ring was precious, its value was clearly inferior to the Earth Dragon True Blood, a top-tier Earth Grade Bloodline. In this transaction, Chen Ping'an had gained a great advantage.

Back then, he had said, "I've been active for many years and have never liked taking advantage of others." He then asked Gu Qingchan what she wanted.

But what Gu Qingchan said had greatly exceeded his expectations.

Gu Qingchan didn't want spiritual items or Essence Crystals; she only wanted to use his body to fulfill a long-held wish.

"Qingchan asks for nothing else, only hoping Senior will grant Qingchan one wish. Senior's reputation is widespread, traversing heaven and earth. Qingchan has always admired you. Today, to be able to see Senior, what Qingchan desires is not to ask for any precious treasure, but to use Senior's body to fulfill a long-held wish."

That one sentence from the past had ignited a spark, like thunder striking fire. The scent of warm fragrant soft jade, like osmanthus and orchid, and her yielding demeanor, seemed as vivid as if it were yesterday.

Chen Ping'an slowly came back to his senses, looking at the bright and lively woman before him, surprised that she still remembered his words from that day.

Back then, considering some reservations, he had forcefully stopped the situation from escalating further.

He had extricated himself with the words, "Just a taste," leaving the beautiful woman alone in her chamber.

"Could it be that Senior's heart is truly made of stone?" He still remembered her mournful words, as if she were weeping.

Before parting, Chen Ping'an had left behind a saying: "Fate arises and falls, flowers bloom and wither. If we are fated, we will meet again. If we meet again in the future, we shall continue this bond from today!"

If we meet again, we shall continue this bond from today, and now, we have met again!

Gu Qingchan mentioning this now, her intention was self-evident.

Chen Ping'an's expression was calm, his gaze as placid as still water. To Gu Qingchan's eyes, he saw a weathered, old face, devoid of any ripples.

"This Seat cannot give you the position of Dao Companion! You are not a suitable match!"

With that, Chen Ping'an withdrew his hand and stood up. "With this matter concluded, this Seat should depart!"

Gu Qingchan was momentarily stunned as the Senior's hand was pulled from her embrace. When she came to her senses, only his parting words remained: this Seat should depart.

Gu Qingchan's heart trembled, as if she had returned to that night in Thunderclap City.

"Senior... won't you stay here tonight?" she asked, wrapping her arms around his waist and leaning gently against his back. Under the dim lamplight, her face was alluring and charming.

Her only response was endless silence. Trembling, she set aside her pride and dignity, and with longing and expectation, she spoke again.

"Senior, please stay, okay?"

His simple reply, "This Seat has urgent matters and cannot stay long. This Seat must depart," shattered all her hopes.

In the past, he had been just like this, breaking free from her embrace and leaving.

Her body trembled, like a flower swaying precariously in the autumn wind, as she asked when they could meet again.

All that remained for her was silence.

She wanted to hold him back, but not a single word could she utter. Her jade-like hands, as lustrous as white jade, fell powerlessly as she gazed at his cold, unyielding figure.

Watching the figure before her rise and prepare to leave, Gu Qingchan felt an extremely complex emotion surge within her. Her expression trembled, her long dress unfurling like an ice lotus, and she grabbed his sleeve.

"Senior, Qingchan holds no grudges."

"Qingchan's heart belongs to Senior, and in this life, she belongs only to Senior. Whether or not we are Dao Companions, Qingchan's wish is simply to be with Senior. Qingchan does not need any title from Senior. If Senior has any concerns, please consider this Qingchan repaying a debt of gratitude. Senior saved my life and my fortune; please put aside your worries and do not hesitate out of pity!"

Gu Qingchan's voice was delicate, her words almost a confession, which shattered Chen Ping'an's last lingering doubt.

A pair of rough hands caressed Gu Qingchan's jade-like, tender face.

Feeling the warmth of the rough fingers rubbing against her face, a blush appeared on Gu Qingchan's earlobes, and a mist began to gather in her clear, cold eyes.

Chen Ping'an grasped Gu Qingchan's ice-jade-like fair hand and gently pulled. Her graceful figure, like an ice lotus, fell into his embrace.

Hum~

Spiritual light vibrated, and blue light flowed. Four command flags emerged, swirling and spinning. The flags fluttered, transforming into a light barrier that isolated them from the outside.

"Senior..." Gu Qingchan's voice was tender, like a fresh, sweet bud on a branch.

The command flags fluttered, blue light flowed, and in the haze, their figures were outlined. Her ice-lotus-like long dress gradually scattered, revealing her ice-like skin and jade-like bones, a natural elegance. For a moment, a delicate fragrance filled the air.

Her dark tresses cascaded down, creating a dreamlike, hazy scene.

The foundation of a female Great Grandmaster was not something ordinary people could compare to.

For people to become Grandmasters was already fraught with a thousand dangers and hardships, let alone Great Grandmasters!?

To achieve the status of Great Grandmaster as a woman was already outstanding and brilliant.

At this moment, a change was occurring in Chen Ping'an's spiritual platform.

He cultivated a True Scroll of Divine Skill, which he had previously brought to the Entry Level stage and undergone the first stage of cultivation purification!

For a long time, this cultivation method had been stagnant, stuck in a standstill. To continue cultivating, certain conditions needed to be met to activate the second stage of cultivation.

At this moment, a slight change appeared on his Golden Finger Panel. The previously uncultivatable cultivation method had turned from ashen white to an activated state, marking a step forward on his cultivation path.

As Chen Ping'an's gaze flickered, a piece of Cultivation Experience flashed before his eyes.

+1!

"There's actually Cultivation Experience!?"

Chen Ping'an's mind stirred, and he immediately understood.

He embraced the beautiful, jade-like figure before him, his eyes falling on Gu Qingchan's face. Her complexion was rosy, her spirit vibrant, and her expression held a hint of intoxication.

Undoubtedly, only he could see Gu Qingchan like this. This scene of beauty was also something only he could exclusively enjoy.

Looking at the tender, exquisitely beautiful face before him, Chen Ping'an felt a pang of guilt.

But this sliver of guilt quickly dissolved amidst a soft "Senior" and a surge of desire.

Hum hum hum~

Chen Ping'an's spiritual light vibrated, and his spiritual platform shone as brightly as day.

Although he had not yet officially begun cultivating the second stage of the Dual Cultivation Method, his body had already undergone some subtle changes. These changes were not obvious, but they played a crucial role.

True Essence flowed, Spirituality flickered, and strands of Soul Power were nourished, gradually growing stronger.

At this moment, his realm had not improved, but his foundation had undergone an extraordinary transformation.

The one receiving the benefits was not just Chen Ping'an; Gu Qingchan's body was also undergoing wondrous changes. As if nourished by the most refined life energy, her face became vibrant and radiant, her beauty indescribable. Her star-like eyes shone with an unprecedented, peculiar light, a reflection of inner joy and satisfaction.

She cultivated the Great Dao by taking emotion as her path, entrusting her feelings, and using the Mystic Maiden Conception to depict the image of Heavenly Mandate, a path of both life and cultivation.

If one could use the image of the Heavenly Mandate as a guide, there would be hope of reaching the realm of the Martial Dao Celestial.

Now, the wish has been fulfilled!

One could describe Gu Qingchan's mood as being able to communicate through thoughts, her spirit naturally taking shape.

Hum~ hum~ hum~

Spiritual light flickered, True Essence flowed.

+1!

+1!

+1!

As time passed, streams of Cultivation Experience flashed by.

On the Golden Finger Panel, the experience points behind the Cultivation Method also accumulated. Although the progress was not fast, it steadily increased.

At this moment, Chen Ping'an felt the wonder of cultivation.

Far, far away from the cave dwelling at the bottom of the pool, a secret land of opportunity, there was a cave hidden behind a waterfall. The mountain spring formed a cold pool, chilling and unfathomable.

Inside the Stone Chamber, Purple Qi permeated the air, and spiritual light flowed, illuminating a stunningly beautiful figure in the haze.

She was like a solitary orchid in a valley, a dreamlike star, ethereal and breathtakingly beautiful.

Her dreamlike eyes, like stars, were tightly closed, her long eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings, her expression shifting unpredictably.

The past was like dust and smoke, countless scenes intertwined, stirring her emotions indescribably.

A Celestial is one who senses the heavens and earth, achieving Unity of Heaven and Man. To reach this realm, one must understand the heart and see the true nature, with a pure Dao heart.

Just as the illusion of the heart demon reached its extreme, a slight stinging sensation appeared on her voluptuous chest, encased by the black dress.

"Husband..."

A soft whisper escaped her lips, and the image in the heart demon illusion froze.

Under the starry sky, a man and a woman leaned against each other, their hands clasped tightly, fingers intertwined, inseparable.

Under that starry sky that year, the young girl made a wish.

"I wish to grow old with you, to be together, day and night."

Destined for three lifetimes, may this dream last forever without waking.

At this moment, the purple light surged, stirring countless Spiritual Energies, and the conception of a Celestial descended with a roar.

At the age of twenty-seven, the Heavenly Luo Saintess reached the realm of the Martial Dao Celestial!

Name: Chen Ping'an

Realm: Jade Balance Late Stage - Third Stage of Breakthrough (Break the Shell Stage)

Martial Arts: Azure Sun Blood Refinement Method Entry Level (615/5760) Turbulent Phoenix Dance · Yin-Yang Pivot Entry Level (35/8640), Guanghan Sword Skill (Incomplete) Small Accomplishment (0/7680) Grand Void Wind Riding Step Small Accomplishment (815/5760) Seven Kill Heavenly Dipper Fist Great Accomplishment (0/9600), Overlord Saber Perfection, Seven Absolute Divine Skill Perfection, Ten Thousand Demons Body Forging Art Perfection