Chapter 62 ·Ning Hongye Departs!

Was ‍​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​‌​​​‌‌​‌​​‌​‌​​‌​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌​​‌​​‌​‌‌​‌‌​‌​‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​​‌​​‌‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌‌​‌‌‌​‌‌​​‌​‌‌​‌​​​‌‌​​​‌​‌​‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​​‌​‌‌​​‌​​​​‌‌​​​​​‌​​​‌​‌​‌‌‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌‌‌​‌​‌​‌​​​‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌​​‌‌‌​​‌​​​​‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​​‌​‌​​‌​​‌‌​​​​‌​‌​​​‌​‌​‌‌‌​‌​​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​​‌‌‌​​‌​‌​‌​​​​​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌​​‌​​‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​‌​​‌​​‌​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌​‌‌​‌​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌​​‌​​​​‌​‌​‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌​​‌​​‌​‌‌​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌‌‌‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌​​‌‌‌​​‌‌‌​​​‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌​‌​‌​​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌​‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌​‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​​‌​‌​​‌‌‌​​‌‌‌‌​‌​​‌​​‌‌‌​​‌‌‌‌​​​​‌​‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​‌​​​​‌‌​​‌​​‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​​​‌​​​‌​​‌​‌​​‌​‌​‌​‌​‌​‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​​​​‌​​​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌​​​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌​‌​‌​​​‌​​​​‌​​‌​​‌‌‌‌​‌​‌​‌​‌​‌‌​‌​‌‌​​‌‌​‌​‌​‌​‌‌​​​​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌​‌​‌‌​​‌​​‌‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌‌​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌​​​‌​‌​​‌​​‌​‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‌​​​​​‌​​‌​‌​​‌​​‌‌​‌​​‌‌​​​‌​‌​‌​‌‌​​‌​​​‌​‌​‌‌​​‌​​​‌​‌​‌​‌​‌‌​​‌​​​​‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌​​​‌‌​​‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌​‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​​​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌​​​‌‌​​‌​​‌‌‌​​​​​‌‌‌​‌​‌​‌​​‌‌‌​​‌​​‌​​​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌‌‌​​‌​‌‌​​​‌​​‌​​​‌‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌​‌​​​‌​​​‌​​‌‌​‌​‌​​‌​​​​‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​‌​​​‌​‌​‌​‌​​​‌​‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​‌​‌​‌​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​​‌​​‌​​‌​‌‌‌‌​​​​‌​‌​‌‌‌​‌​​‌​​​​‌​​‌​‌​​‌​​​​‌‌​‌​‌​‌​‌​‌‌​‌​‌​​‌​​‌‌‌​​‌​‌‌​​​​‌​‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​‌​‌​​​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌​​​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌‌​‌​‌​​‌​‌‌​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​‌​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​​‌​​​​‌​​‌​‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​​​​‌​‌‌​‌​​‌‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌​​​‌​​‌​​​​‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌‌‌​‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​​‌​​‌​‌​​​‌‌​​​‌​‌​‌​‌​‌​‌​‌​‌​​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌​‌​‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​​​​​‌‌​‌​‌​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌​‌​‌​​​‌​​​‌​​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​‌​‌‌‌‌​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌​‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌​​​‌‌‌​‌​​‌​‌​​‌​​‌‌‌‌​‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​​​‌​‌​‌‌‌​‌​​​‌​‌‌​‌​​‌‌​​‌​​​‌​‌​‌‌​​‌​​​​​‌​‌‌‌‌​​​​‌‌​​​‌‌​​‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​‌​​​‌​‌​​‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​​‌​‌‌​​​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌‌‌​‌​​‌​​‌‌‌​​‌​​‌​​​​‌​‌​‌‌​​‌‌​‌​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌​​‌​​​‌​‌​‌‌​‌​‌‌​​‌‌​‌​​​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌​​‌​​​​‌​‌​‌​‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​​​‌‌‌​‌​‌‌​​‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌​​​‌​​​​‌‌​‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌‌​‌​​​‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌​‌‌‌​‌​​‌‌​‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌‌‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌‌​​‌​‌​‌​​​‌​‌‌​​‌​​‌‌​​‌​​‌​​‌‌‌​​‌​‌​‌​​​‌‌​​‌‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌​​‌‌​‌​‌‌​‌​‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​​‌‌​​​​​‌​​‌‌​‌​​‌‌​​‌​​‌​​​‌​‌​​‌‌​​​​​‌​‌‌​​‌​‌‌‌‌​‌​​‌​​​​​‌​​‌‌​​​‌​‌​​‌‌‌​​‌​​​‌​​​‌​​‌‌​‌​​‌‌​‌​‌​‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​​​‌​​​‌​‌‌​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​‌​‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​​​‌​​​‌​​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌​‌‌​‌​​‌‌​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌‌‌​‌​​​‌​​​‌‌​​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌​‌​‌​​‌‌‌​​‌​​​‌​​​‌‌​‌​‌‌​‌‌‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌‌‌​‌​​​‌​​​‌‌​​‌​​​‌‌​‌​‌​​‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌​‌​​​‌​​​​​‌​‌‌‌‌​‌​​‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌​‌​​​‌​‌​​‌​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​​​‌​​​‌‌​​‌​​​‌‌​‌​‌​​‌​​‌‌​‌​‌​‌​‌‌‌​‌​​‌‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌​‌​‌​‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌​​‌‌​​‌​​‌​‌​‌​‌​‌‌‌‌​‌​​‌​​‌‌​‌​‌‌‌‌​‌​​‌​‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌​​‌​​‌‌​‌​‌​‌​‌​​​‌​‌​​‌​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌​​‌‌‌​​‌‌‌‌​‌​​‌​‌​​‌​​‌‌​‌​​‌​‌​​‌​​‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​‌‌​​‌​​​‌​​​‌‌‌​‌​​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌​​‌​​‌​‌‌​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌‌‌‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​‌​​‌​​‌​‌‌​‌‌‌​​​‌‌​​​​​​‌‌‌‌​‌‍this reasonable?

Unreasonable.

Thus, ‍​‌​‌​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌‌‌​‌‌​‌‌‌‌​‌‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​​​​​​​‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌​‌​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌‌​​​​‌‌​​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌​​​​​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌​​‌​​​​‌​​​​​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​‌‌‌​​​‌​​​​​​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​‌‌​‌​‌‌‌​​​​​‌‌‌​‌​​​‌‌‌‌​​‌​​‌​​​​​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌​​​‌​​​​​​‌‌‌​‌‌‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​‌​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​​‌​‌‌‌​‍when the news returned, the undercurrents within the Azure Wave Sect surged even more.

Yet ‍​‌​‌​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌‌‌​‌‌​‌‌‌‌​‌‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​​​​​​​‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌​‌​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌‌​​​​‌‌​​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌​​​​​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌​​‌​​​​‌​​​​​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​‌‌‌​​​‌​​​​​​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​‌‌​‌​‌‌‌​​​​​‌‌‌​‌​​​‌‌‌‌​​‌​​‌​​​​​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌​​​‌​​​​​​‌‌‌​‌‌‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​‌​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​​‌​‌‌‌​‍no one dared to openly question it again.

An ‍​‌​‌​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌‌‌​‌‌​‌‌‌‌​‌‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​​​​​​​‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌​‌​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌‌​​​​‌‌​​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌​​​​​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌​​‌​​​​‌​​​​​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​‌‌‌​​​‌​​​​​​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​‌‌​‌​‌‌‌​​​​​‌‌‌​‌​​​‌‌‌‌​​‌​​‌​​​​​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌​​​‌​​​​​​‌‌‌​‌‌‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​‌​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​​‌​‌‌‌​‍invisible chill shrouded the hearts of those who knew.

That ‍​‌​‌​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌‌‌​‌‌​‌‌‌‌​‌‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​​​​​​​‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌​‌​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌‌​​​​‌‌​​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌​​​​​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌​​‌​​​​‌​​​​​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​‌‌‌​​​‌​​​​​​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​‌‌​‌​‌‌‌​​​​​‌‌‌​‌​​​‌‌‌‌​​‌​​‌​​​​​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌​​​‌​​​​​​‌‌‌​‌‌‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​‌​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​​‌​‌‌‌​‍trace of abnormality had already become a forbidden vortex that could not be touched.

Whoever approached it might be accidentally dragged into disputes outside the sect, or even lose their life.

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Azure Wave Sect, inner sect, Hero Island, within a certain spirit-energy-rich cave dwelling.

Gu Yan’s Evil Body, Nether Soul, sat cross-legged.

His aura was deep and obscure.

Faintly, it was connected with the cave dwelling’s formation, suppressing all fluctuations to the lowest level.

Over the past ten years, he had spent the vast majority of his time in this state of secluded cultivation.

Nominally, he was cultivating diligently, seeking a breakthrough.

In reality, first, it was to better remain hidden and reduce contact with the outside world.

Secondly… he also harbored a bit of intent to seek peace and quiet.

Ning Hongye.

That mysterious figure with unfathomable cultivation, peerless beauty, yet who insisted on acting like a junior sister.

Since presenting a treasure ten years ago to show goodwill, although she had not disturbed him frequently,

her very existence was like a wisp of faint fragrance, lingering at the edge of Nether Soul’s perception.

It forced him to remain on full alert.

Back in the Dream Battlefield, Gu Yan’s main body had used every method at the same realm to finally kill her—this alone proved how terrifying her strength was.

Her temperament and methods were by no means as innocent and charming as she appeared.

To be targeted by her was by no means an easy matter.

Though Nether Soul was confident, he also knew his limits.

Before fully understanding her background and intentions, keeping distance was the best strategy.

Seclusion was a perfect excuse.

However, today, the protective formation outside the cave dwelling

sent out a familiar ripple of disturbance.

Nether Soul’s brows furrowed ever so slightly. “As expected… she still couldn’t hold back?”

His thoughts raced.

After ten years of silence, why visit suddenly today?

Could it be she was finally going to lay her cards on the table? Coveting his body?

This Ning Hongye—her appearance and figure were indeed top-tier. Clearly a mature and alluring beauty, full of charm, yet she insisted on playing the role of an innocent junior sister.

If she truly proposed something like jointly comprehending the Great Dao or dual cultivation together,

from both benefits and sensory perspectives, how should he respond?

Suppressing his thoughts, Nether Soul waved his sleeve, and the stone door of the cave slid open.

Outside, Ning Hongye stood gracefully, smiling brightly.

“Senior Brother Lin, ten years in seclusion—your cultivation must have advanced greatly, right? This junior sister has been quite worried about you.”

Her voice was soft and alluring as she stepped inside, bringing with her a faint, elegant fragrance.

Nether Soul rose and calmly performed a greeting. “Junior Sister Ning’s arrival was not properly welcomed. May I ask what guidance you have for coming today?”

Ning Hongye seemed not to hear him and sat down on a stone stool.

Resting her chin on her jade-like hand, she sighed leisurely. “Guidance? Not really. I came today to bid farewell to Senior Brother.”

“Farewell?” Nether Soul was stunned. Not here to make demands, nor to probe—but… to say goodbye?

That was beyond his expectations.

“Yes,” Ning Hongye withdrew her smile, her gaze vaguely sweeping toward a direction outside the cave.

Her tone carried a hint of disinterest.

“This Azure Wave Sect may appear peaceful, but in my view, it will fall sooner or later.”

“I have no interest in getting entangled in such troublesome matters.”

“Now that I’m bored, I might as well find a reason to go traveling. As for when I’ll return… hard to say.”

“Before leaving, I thought that since we’ve known each other, it counts as some fate.”

“Is there anything Senior Brother wants? Or anything you need help with? As long as it’s not too troublesome, I’ll try to satisfy it.”

“After all… the next time we meet might be many years later. Whether things remain the same or not is uncertain.”

Nether Soul’s mind filled with doubts.

What kind of play was this?

The Azure Wave Sect would fall sooner or later?

Had she seen through his plans?

Probably not.

Nether Soul remained expressionless and followed her words. “Senior Sister is leaving so soon? In such haste… may I ask where you intend to go? Do you need this junior brother’s assistance?”

As the words reached his lips, he suddenly paused.

For a brief moment just now, certain inappropriate thoughts had almost slipped out.

Fortunately, his state of mind was steady, and he sealed them in time.

Yet Ning Hongye seemed to have caught something, a trace of understanding flashing in her eyes.

She stood up and took a few graceful steps closer.

That unique faint blue fragrance quietly spread, not deliberately released, yet naturally carrying a hint of allure.

“Hmph~”

“Just now… were you thinking something you shouldn’t have?”

Ning Hongye did not expose it outright, but her teasing gaze seemed to have seen through everything.

She extended a slender finger and tapped Nether Soul’s forehead.

“I only thought your personality was too dull. Teasing you a bit is rather entertaining, so I put in a bit more effort.”

After speaking, she did not immediately step back, instead quietly observing him for a moment.

The teasing in her gaze gradually faded, turning into a deeper scrutiny.

After a while, she sighed softly.

“However… your temperament is steady, and your cultivation is solid.”

“If you steadily cultivate the technique I gave you, perhaps in the future you may truly have a slim chance to reach the Tribulation Crossing Realm.”

“Unfortunately, by then, I would likely have already passed the Nine Tribulations, attained the Human Immortal Dao Fruit, and ascended to the Immortal Realm.”

Tribulation Crossing Realm? Human Immortal? Ascension to the Immortal Realm?

Nether Soul’s heart shook violently—this was an enormous amount of information!

He had never been able to see through Ning Hongye’s cultivation, only knowing it was unfathomable.

Now she personally revealed that her goal was the Human Immortal Realm, and her tone was certain, as if it were inevitable.

This meant her current realm was at least the Tribulation Crossing stage, perhaps even already touching the threshold of Human Immortal!

No wonder the main body had struggled so much to win in the Dream Battlefield…

So that was the case!

Everything now had a more reasonable explanation.

Her transcendent bearing, the treasures and techniques she casually gifted,

and that attitude that seemed close yet distant.

In the eyes of a great power at least at the Tribulation Crossing stage, he might truly just be an interesting object—or a casual piece on the board.

Suppressing his shock, Nether Soul quickly steadied his emotions, letting a complex expression appear on his face at the right moment.

There was realization, awe, and a trace of barely noticeable disappointment.

He opened his mouth, wanting to call her senior, but then remembered her previous correction.

Ning Hongye seemed very satisfied with his reaction, her smile deepening.

“Call me Junior Sister.”

“Or… calling me Hongye is also fine.”

Nether Soul felt a slight warmth on his face.

Of course, this was feigned.

But with a peerless woman of at least the Tribulation Crossing stage teasing him at such close range,

even with his firm will, a subtle ripple still arose in his mind.

He turned his head slightly, pretending to be a bit embarrassed.

Seeing this, Ning Hongye giggled.

She seemed to particularly enjoy the hint of awkwardness leaking through his composed exterior.

“Alright, I won’t tease you anymore. Say it—what do you want before I leave? This opportunity is rare.”

Nether Soul took a deep breath, as if making a decision.

He raised his head, met Ning Hongye’s deep beautiful eyes, and asked a seemingly abrupt question.

“Ning… Junior Sister. Do you have… a Dao Companion?”

Ning Hongye’s eyes flickered with a trace of surprise, then turned playful.

She stepped back half a step and examined Nether Soul again before slowly speaking:

“I come from Kunlun Mountain, of the lineage of the Kunlun Mysterious Maiden.”

“Since stepping onto the path of immortality, for three thousand years, I have devoted myself wholeheartedly to the Dao. To this day… I have never had a Dao Companion.”

“Oh? Senior Brother asks this—what are you planning to do?”

Upon receiving the answer, Nether Soul showed a look of understanding, then scratched his head somewhat bashfully and chuckled.

“Nothing. With Junior Sister’s answer, that’s enough. As for anything else… there’s nothing I want for now.”

This response instead left Ning Hongye slightly stunned.

She had anticipated many possibilities—requesting supreme treasures, divine techniques…

But she had not expected that he would merely ask a question and be satisfied with the answer.

Ning Hongye looked deeply at Nether Soul.

After a moment, she smiled beautifully. “Good. Senior Brother Lin, you are indeed… somewhat special. I hope that one day, if fate allows, we may meet again in the Immortal Realm.”

With that, she did not linger. Her figure rippled like water and gradually dissipated within the cave dwelling.

Only that faint blue fragrance remained, lingering endlessly.

Nether Soul stood alone for a long while before lightly waving his hand, closing the stone door and isolating the inside from the outside.

All the expressions on his face faded, returning to his usual deep calm.

Asking whether Ning Hongye had a Dao Companion was naturally not an impulsive act or a confession of feelings.

He indeed felt some curiosity and appreciation toward this mysterious and powerful female cultivator.

Her appearance and bearing were indeed captivating.

But to say that in such a short interaction he had developed deep affection—that would be too frivolous.

As Gu Yan’s Evil Body, his nature was rational, even cold.

The reason he asked was to define her nature.

To determine what attitude and strategy to adopt toward Ning Hongye as a variable.

If she were a wanton woman accustomed to toying with men, possibly even having Dao Companions or complicated relationships,

then Nether Soul’s stance toward her would be one of extreme vigilance.

Any gifts she gave could not be used.

Such items likely carried her unique cultivation aura or crafting traces.

Once used in front of others, it would be equivalent to declaring a connection with her.

At that time, regardless of whether Ning Hongye was righteous or demonic, good or bad, her own grudges or background could bring trouble upon him.

But her answer was: Kunlun Mysterious Maiden, three thousand years of cultivation, no entanglements of love.

Combined with her previous gifts and today’s farewell behavior…

Nether Soul inclined to judge that although her personality might indeed be eccentric and playful, fond of amusement,

her essence was not that of a licentious person, and her actions followed certain principles and boundaries.

Thus, the strategy toward her could be adjusted.

She could be regarded as a potential high-level connection with overwhelming strength, deep background, and no direct conflict of interest.

Although Gu Yan’s main body would not cultivate the technique she bestowed,

the ideas and insights within it had indeed broadened his horizons.

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Author Notes:

【Dear fathers and mothers, let’s have a bit of an aside. This author often has his left and right brain fighting while writing.】

【At first, I didn’t want to write a story with a female lead, but as I kept writing, the character Gu Yan actually appeared in my dreams, strongly asking me if I could not be so selfish. Being single myself is one thing, but why not let him, a cultivator, have a Dao Companion?】

【So, I had no choice but to write Lin Wei as Gu Yan’s dual cultivation Dao Companion.】

【Haven’t you noticed that many female supporting characters—Su Zhi, Ji Yingying, and that one… Xu Yue? Haven’t I stopped writing about them?】

【As for the Kunlun Mysterious Maiden appearing now, it’s also to bring out the concept of the Immortal Realm.】

【One more thing: whether it’s Nether Soul, Fang Yuan, or the Self Body that hasn’t appeared yet, these External Incarnations are all extensions of Gu Yan’s will, a great divine ability. There won’t be any betrayal or such nonsense, alright!】

【Nether Soul is Gu Yan, Fang Yuan is Gu Yan, Gu Yan is Gu Yan. I see some readers seem to really dislike clones? Why though QwQ?】

【Finally, let me ask—currently it’s a single female lead. Do you readers want to keep it that way, or go for a harem? I’m open to suggestions.】

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