Concubines Lead to Strength: The Path to Immortality Begins with Taking a Spouse

Chapter 160: Chapter 143: Spending Ten Thousand to Exchange for an Elixir, Surely No One Has Verified the Furnace Vessel Holy Body, Right? _2

“Oh?”

“Turns out that’s the case.”

The Sixth Elder, though somewhat surprised, simply nodded slightly without further inquiry.

It was possible that other high-ranking experts from the Gu Family had also joined in the assault.

“Has the Sect notified you of the date of return?” Liu Qingqing asked casually.

“It should be in about three to five days.”

“There was still half a month left according to the three-month period.”

“But given the current situation… there’s no need to continue.”

“I’ve already reported the situation here to the Sect.”

“Once we return to the Sect, your ceremony to inherit the Saintess position won’t be far off.”

“Additionally… the Sect has also indicated they will provide an explanation for the assassination attempt you experienced.”

The Sixth Elder spoke in a gentle voice as he stroked his beard.

Whenever the topic of Liu Qingqing being targeted came up, he always felt somewhat awkward.

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Liu Qingqing’s recklessness was one reason, but he, as an Elder, certainly bore inescapable responsibility.

Who would have thought that someone would be bold enough to harm a fellow Sect member’s life?

“Returning to the Sect in three to five days?”

Liu Qingqing didn’t pay much attention to the scheming incident, whether the Sect resolved it or not, since her husband had already made arrangements.

However, the original three-month period now being advanced to only three to five days made her frown involuntarily.

She had thought there would be more time to spend with her husband.

But when she thought about inheriting the Saintess position and switching to cultivating the Saintess Cultivation Technique, which would resolve the flaws in her own cultivation technique, her heart felt somewhat better.

Compared to spending more time with her husband now, she knew what was more important.

“What’s the matter?”

“Can’t bear to leave your little beau?”

“Actually, once you become a Saintess, you can completely have that lad stay temporarily at the Heavenly Cold Sect.”

“That lad is now the Gu Family’s Young Master after all; the Sect Elders won’t have any objections, and frequent visits can only be beneficial.”

Seeing her frown, the Sixth Elder spoke with a chuckle.

“Qingqing must take her leave.”

“When the day to return to the Sect comes, please notify me through a Communication Jade Token, Elder.”

Teased by the Elder in such a manner, Liu Qingqing felt a bit embarrassed and, after bowing her hands, promptly left.

“Ah…”

“This girl has completely fallen for it.”

“That Gu Family lad seems to have some abilities.”

“It’s indeed strange.”

“I’ve always felt that this girl’s talents have changed dramatically recently, as if she has already reached the level of an Acquired Spirit Body?”

“Could it be that the Gu Family lad gave her some Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures?”

The Sixth Elder shook his head with a sigh as he watched her hurriedly departing figure.

Fortunately, Liu Qingqing was sensible. Though often thinking of that lad, she didn’t let it delay her cultivation.

Only, he found it puzzling that her talents seemed to have greatly improved recently.

But due to his status, it wasn’t appropriate for him to inquire too closely, and without direct interaction, he dared not confirm whether she had truly reached the level of an Acquired Spirit Body.

In any case, it wasn’t a bad thing, so the Sixth Elder didn’t bother further.

Once all the disciples who had come to train had returned from outside Duanbei City, they would be ready to return to the Sect.

Speaking of which, during this time, two disciples from the Heavenly Cold Sect, due to their arrogance and venturing too deep, fell at the hands of Demon Beasts. Their Soul Lamps at the Sect had been extinguished, and by the time the Elder found them, their bones had been almost completely devoured.

Aside from the three Saintess candidates, there was no need for the Elder to keep constant watch over the other disciples.

Trials naturally come with dangers.

Even the Gu Family, here in Duanbei City, would inevitably lose someone to Demon Beasts every year.

…

Knowing she had only three to five days left before departure, Liu Qingqing naturally didn’t delay even a moment and went straight to the Gu Family’s residence to find her husband.

Upon her return to the side hall,

She just happened to see her husband walking out of the main house.

Through the crack of the door, she also saw Wang Yue lying on the bed, thoroughly exhausted.

…

Meeting her husband’s gaze, Gu Changge was still in the process of tying his belt.

Liu Qingqing’s pretty face turned visibly redder at a rapid pace.

Obviously, she had guessed what sort of ‘battle’ her husband had just been through!

“Ahem…”

“Wife, have you found out when we will be leaving?”

Gu Changge quickly coughed to change the subject, carelessly stuffing the belt in and then closing the room door behind him.

“We’re leaving in three to five days…”

Liu Qingqing, having slightly calmed her inner shyness, answered him and stepped forward to deftly straighten her husband’s belt.

“Three to five days?”

“That soon?”

“Wasn’t the trial supposed to be for three months?”

Gu Changge expressed his surprise.

“It’s all thanks to my husband’s efforts.”

“The Elder felt that the situation was settled and saw no need to continue.”

“He has reported back to the Sect, and they’ve moved up our return date.”

Liu Qingqing casually explained.

“Ah?”

“If I’d held back a bit, I could have spent more days with my wife.”

“Shall I… go notify them to take it easy?”

He scratched his head and said with a sheepish smile upon hearing this.

He hadn’t expected his intervention to be the cause.

Indeed, except for Liu Qingqing’s supporters, the senior brothers and sisters brought along by the other two candidates hardly bothered to leave the city anymore.

Going out was mostly to find Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures for himself, as nine-tenths of the inner cores would end up with members of the Gu Family.

“The Sect has already notified us; it’s too late,” Liu Qingqing responded with a roll of her eyes.

“Ah…”

“I haven’t spent enough time with my wife yet.”

“Heavenly Cold Sect is really annoying; wife might as well come home with me and be the Young Lady, you wouldn’t be worse than a Saintess.”

Gu Changge of course just said this in jest, continuing to tease.

“Okay then.”

“From now on, I’ll be counting on my husband to support me.”

“What a pity, I’ll miss the chance to have my husband depend on me.”

Unexpectedly, Liu Qingqing looked up and blinked, then added with a frown, “And besides, this way there’s no opportunity to resolve the flaw in my cultivation technique. You wouldn’t mind that, would you, husband?”

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