It had been a long time since Gu Qingyao had cultivated with Jiang Ming. Over the past ten years, everyone had needed to fight, cultivate, hunt down enemies, and lie low. In short, they had all been busy.
Whenever Jiang Ming had time, he would hurry over and cultivate with her for a few days.
Now, however, they had slaughtered their enemies so ruthlessly that the Eternal Star Region was secure.
In five years, Jiang Ming planned to explore the Starry Sky Ancient Road, but Gu Qingyao would certainly have to stay and oversee things here, lest someone destroy the Eternal Star Region after they left.
When the two met, they wasted no time. Whatever they needed to discuss could be said while they worked.
Gu Qingyao had the bearing of a peony in full bloom, radiant with wealth and splendor, dignified and majestic. Like the mistress of a palace, she was graceful and regal, her skin as fair as spring snow. Her brows tilted slightly upward, lending her an air of noble pride.
She wore a long blue-green dress, her shoulders sculpted, her waist slender as bound silk, her skin like congealed cream, and her breath fragrant as secluded orchids. Her supple allure deepened her beauty, while her black hair, gathered into a high, elegant bun without a single ornament, added a touch of understated grace to her natural radiance.
Holding her gently, Jiang Ming felt completely at ease. At the same time, Gu Qingyao felt all thirty-three measures of his sincerity and excitement.
"Little Ming, what do you want to do next?"
Gu Qingyao took the initiative to welcome this expression of Jiang Ming's respect. Slowly exhaling, she spoke.
"I plan to finish refining the Eighth-Stage Evolution Liquid within five years. When the time comes, I'll make sure