Chapter 537: Blessings to the World
"Brother Gu and Miss Mu are truly in love, envying everyone around!"
"How envious?"
"Very envious. If only my wife..."
Qin Huangmo and his wife had just witnessed the scene and he expressed his admiration, but before he could finish, he felt a powerful pinch on his side.
The familiar pain jolted him back to reality. Turning to see his wife with a gentle smile, he knew he had misspoken and quickly corrected himself. "I'm not envious; my wife and I are also a perfect match, made in heaven!"
"What I meant was, if I were as powerful as Brother Gu, I could protect my wife just like he does."
No one knew better than Qin Huangmo how formidable his wife could be. He genuinely admired and feared her.
After all, his wife was beautiful, more powerful, and smarter than he was.
Since he couldn't outfight or outargue her, he could only obediently comply.
To Qin Huangmo, there was nothing more important than his wife.
Enduring the pain from the pinch, he spoke many flattering words until Qiushui's smile finally blossomed and she let go of him.
"Brother Gu and Miss Mu are wonderful, but they're not half as wonderful as my wife in my heart!"
Taking advantage of the moment, Qin Huangmo held Qiushui's hand tightly, unwilling to let go even as she tried to pull away.
He knew his wife was fond of this.
As expected, Qiushui, after a few failed attempts to break free, allowed Qin Huangmo to hold her hand.
She turned her gaze to the distant rainbow light.
There, the Ice Phoenix soared through the sky, and the divine couple stood hand in hand atop it, approaching the crowd of cultivators.
At that moment, Qiushui felt immense joy.
Not only was Gu Lan's cultivation beyond her expectations, but his deep sense of loyalty also meant that her and her husband's investments would surely yield returns.
If the Jianmu Earthly Realm and the Eastern Earthly Realm could support each other, there would be no need to worry about anyone targeting Jianmu's seedlings in the future.
Qiushui was aware that her plans might seem scheming to others, but she didn't mind.
She knew Gu Lan was broad-minded and wouldn't be concerned with such matters.
Favors given at the right time were what mattered most.
her husband was sincere, and while he had no methodical approach to life, his judgment of people was exceptional.
Gu Lan was bound to become a major figure in the Six Realms, and it was a fortune to befriend such a person.
Qiushui's mind was sharp, and her actions were flawless. Otherwise, Qin Huangmo wouldn't be so devoted.
"Still, she resembles Qin'er!"
While Qiushui looked at Gu Lan and Mu Yuyan, the Dragon Sovereign's gaze was fixed on her.
In both appearance and demeanor, Qiushui resembled Ao Qin'er.
However, lacking Dragon Clan blood and apparently not recognizing him, Dragon Sovereign felt uncertain.
Nevertheless, he wanted to approach and clarify the situation.
"Is he... the Dragon Sovereign mentioned by Young Master Gu?"
Qiushui sensed Dragon Sovereign's gaze and looked over.
Their eyes met, causing her heart to race and a feeling of palpitations to surge.
The normally calm Qiushui showed a rare sign of emotion. She couldn't understand why she felt this way, as if the person before her was someone very important whom she had forgotten for some reason.
Qiushui was not unfamiliar with this feeling; she had experienced it for over a thousand years.
She knew she had lost a significant part of her memory. Even reaching the Imperial Realm, she hadn't discovered the exact cause, but she suspected it was related to her soul.
This memory loss contributed to her personality, hiding all her worries deep inside.
She didn't remember her past or her father.
In this world, the only person she truly cared about was the naive and adorable Qin Huangmo.
Originally, she was like a wandering ghost in the Jianmu Earthly Realm, but Qin Huangmo's steadfast love had brought her back to life and given her a sense of purpose. He was the person she wanted to protect.
So when Gu Lan mentioned this matter before, she had thought it was just a coincidence.
However, seeing Dragon Sovereign and Ao Hanyi, who bore a striking resemblance to her, she began to waver.
This current feeling of unease left her unsettled.
In the Jianmu Earthly Realm, she was Qin Huangmo's wife, the main wife of the Upper Realm, and the highest cultivator. Everyone believed she was an otherworldly fairy, but she knew she wasn't and needed support.
Feeling anxious, she instinctively moved closer to Qin Huangmo.
"Honey, what's wrong?"
Qin Huangmo immediately noticed his wife's distress. Although he was worried, he remained composed.
He knew he had to stay calm.
Glancing at Dragon Sovereign, he suddenly recalled Gu Lan's earlier words and understood what was happening.
"Honey, don't be afraid. I'll always be by your side!"
Qin Huangmo did not question the truth of the situation but resolutely held his wife's hand.
Dragon Sovereign, witnessing this, felt his urgency increase. His recently attained cultivation level began to waver as a powerful dragon aura uncontrollably emanated from him, letting out a dragon's roar.
This was a sign of internal turmoil!
Ao Hanyi, beside him, looked anxious but was helpless.
Internal turmoil could severely impact Dragon Sovereign's future cultivation.
"Your Excellency Dragon Sovereign, steady your mind!"
At a critical moment, Gu Lan appeared before Dragon Sovereign, pointing a finger at his forehead.
The immense force directly dispelled Dragon Sovereign's internal turmoil and stabilized his cultivation.
"Thank you, Mr. Gu!"
Dragon Sovereign, now clear-headed, bowed in gratitude.
Gu Lan waved his hand and said, "Please wait a moment, Dragon Sovereign. I will personally introduce you to Miss Qiushui later."
Turning to Mu Yuyan, he smiled and said, "Honey, today I have a great gift for you!"
As he spoke, countless rays of light transformed into Spirit Rain falling from the sky.
All the cultivators present fell into a state of enlightenment, eagerly absorbing and refining the Spirit Rain.
The Spirit Rain fell continuously throughout the day.
On this day, Grand Tutor Su Hua and Zhang Qingwei achieved a breakthrough to the Imperial Realm.
On this day, Lin Lu's ten thousand soldiers broke through to the Immortal Stage, becoming revered as the White-Clad War God.
On this day, Lin Tan'er's Tianming Phoenix Technique reached perfection, with her memories fully restored.
On this day, Zhongren emerged from the Tianji Ancestry Land with eyes filled with countless stars.
On this day, the people of Jing Nation were blessed by the heavens, enjoying good health and longevity.
On this day, Gu Lan's name rose to prominence in the mortal realm!