All ten Core Disciples broke through to the Lower Stage True Seeking Realm. The price was Jun Changxiao becoming smaller and Flower Rose growing older.
How strange.
They had both expended a great deal of Lifespan.
Why was Gousheng's side effect turning into a child?
Could it be because his skin was too thick to age, leaving it no choice but to output in reverse?
Jun Changxiao did not particularly care about his own changes, since his realm of strength remained intact. But whenever he thought of Flower Rose's aged appearance, he would sink into deep self-reproach.
Especially since—
She had lost Lifespan.
The system said, "The Soul Clan has a longer Lifespan than the Human Race. The host pulled her out after her appearance aged, so there shouldn't be any problem... Pfft, hahaha..."
Whenever it thought of its host changing from a young man into a little brat, it simply could not hold back its laughter.
"..."
Jun Changxiao was still somewhat worried, so he headed for the courtyard where Flower Rose lived.
Women placed great importance on their looks. She should be very upset right now, shouldn't she?
Their courtyards were very close, but Gousheng rarely took the initiative to visit her.
Once he entered, roses filled his vision. Their fragrance drifted through the air, refreshing the mind and spirit.
Flower Rose was trimming branches in the garden, looking as though nothing had happened.
Jun Changxiao was speechless.
This woman's appearance had aged, so why was she not sad at all? How could she still have the leisure to tend to the roses in her courtyard?
As the Soul Clan's empress, Flower Rose had experienced much and had long since lost a young girl's mentality. Whether she remained youthful was no longer important to her.
Besides—
Wasn't her