Empress: My husband is too strong, I can only lie down and relax.

Chapter 18: Giving Yunshuiyao a foot massage and challenging the Refining Tower!

“Oh…” Ling Duo’er nodded, somewhat embarrassed.

"Hmph, it's just decadent music, what makes it think it can slay demons and monsters?!"

Seeing the two so 'intimate and affectionate', Gu Jingyu, unable to bear it any longer, even began to twist and distort his face.

We absolutely cannot let Gu Jiancheng continue to act so recklessly.

"Even if your musical talent is profound, you are still a useless body, incapable of cultivation, and ultimately a waste!"

"Now, I'll show you what the Sword Cloud Technique and the Startling Wind Swordplay are all about!" Gu Jiancheng flashed to the center.

"Tired."

Before Gu Jingyu could even offer his sword, Yun Shuiyao had already stood up, turned around, and headed down the mountain.

She's already doing Baihua Peak a favor by coming to this small gathering.

She had absolutely no interest in what Junxiu had gained from his cultivation.

If it weren't for Gu Jiancheng, she would have left long ago.

Gu Jiancheng shrugged at Gu Jingyu with a smug look, then left with his wife.

"hateful!"

Gu Jingyu was trembling with anger. Today's gathering was originally for Yun Shuiyao.

But now, he doesn't even have the chance to demonstrate his swordsmanship!?

"Hmph, it's nothing more than worldly tricks. He can't keep up the act for long."

Ji Mingyang seized the opportunity and sneered, "When the Tai Xuan Grand Examination comes, Yun Shuiyao will see this person's true colors."

"At that time, he will be kicked out of Tai Xuan!"

"Enough!" At this point, Su Wanzhi finally couldn't listen anymore.

"Even if Gu Jiancheng is physically disabled, he is still a hundred times better than you people who only know how to grumble behind people's backs!"

Immediately, Su Wanzhi snorted coldly and left her seat.

Thus, this small gathering was completely ruined.

Xiaoyao Peak.

The two, who returned with food and drinks, were not in a bad mood despite the small gathering.

Yunshuiyao also remembered Shi Ritian's story and prepared her position on the recliner early on.

"Wife, how about trying a new project?"

But Gu Jiancheng said mysteriously.

"A new project?" Yun Shuiyao asked in confusion, wondering what other tricks Gu Jiancheng had up his sleeve.

"Yes, it will make you more comfortable."

"It will also help your cultivation, my master said so!" Gu Jiancheng said confidently.

"In that case, let's give it a try!" Yun Shuiyao didn't think much of it.

Everything is for the sake of cultivation.

"Okay, just a moment!"

Gu Jiancheng was overjoyed and immediately hurried back to the thatched hut.

A moment later, he came out carrying a bamboo bucket filled with steaming hot water.

"Come on, my wife, take off your shoes and socks," Gu Jiancheng said, placing the wooden tub at Yun Shuiyao's feet.

"Take off, take off your shoes?"

Yunshuiyao frowned slightly.

"Yes, my new project is called 'foot massage,' and it's ten times more effective than the previous massage!" Gu Jiancheng said confidently.

"ten times?"

Upon hearing this, Yunshuiyao was moved.

Now is the critical period for her to break through her cultivation level, and she must not let the Nine Nether Cold Qi affect her again.

"Oh well."

So, Yun Shuiyao pursed her red lips and took off her shoes and socks.

For a moment, the crystal-clear jade was exposed to the air, its beauty beyond compare.

Even though Gu Jiancheng wasn't a foot fetishist, he couldn't help but feel dazzled.

Yun Shuiyao had never shown her feet to a man before, so she quickly put her jade-like feet into the hot water.

"It's so hot!"

The sudden heat startled Yun Shuiyao, for this had been heated by Gu Jiancheng's Xuanhuo.

"Bear with it, this water is no ordinary water; it's the unique hot spring water of Xiaoyao Peak!"

Gu Jiancheng also quickly stretched out his demonic claws and pressed down on those delicate pink jade feet. Xuan Yu Hand, activate!

"No, it itches!"

"Just bear with it, it's always like this the first time."

"It hurts so much!"

"Because the acupoints are all on the feet, pain indicates blockage!"

"It does feel a bit better..."

Although Gu Jiancheng was quite 'unrestrained' on her feet, Yun Shuiyao did feel that it was more comfortable than the previous massage, and the flow of vital energy in her body was also more surging than before!

It really is beneficial for cultivation!

Finally, an hour later, Gu Jiancheng reluctantly withdrew his demonic claws from Yunshuiyao's jade feet.

Compared to holding hands, this foot massage gave him 200 points of strategy value, which was incredibly satisfying.

After putting on her shoes and socks, Yunshuiyao regained her aloof and indifferent expression.

However, this time she did not rush to leave, but instead stood alone by the Tingyu Lake, draped in a long robe.

The moonlight outlined the graceful contours of Yunshuiyao, as if it were a masterpiece of nature.

Looking at the shimmering lake, Yunshuiyao seemed to have something on her mind.

"What's wrong?" Gu Jiancheng came over and stood beside her.

"Is there something you're hiding from me?" Yun Shuiyao suddenly asked.

Gu Jiancheng was shocked, wondering if he had accidentally revealed the secret that he could cultivate.

“You never told me that you were knowledgeable in music, and that you even composed that piece for me.”

"Oh..." Gu Jiancheng wiped the cold sweat from his forehead before saying, "I just wanted to give you a surprise."

"The music is very beautiful."

Yun Shuiyao kicked at the pebbles under her feet and said, "But since it's my music, don't let others hear it."

"Okay." Gu Jiancheng nodded.

Thus, the two of them bathed in the moonlight, their purple and silver hair fluttering in the air, looking like a perfect couple.

After a long pause, Yun Shuiyao sighed, almost murmuring, "If only you could cultivate..."

The Tai Xuan Sect was merely a stepping stone for her; she would leave after the major examination in a month.

Gu Jiancheng, on the other hand, may spend his entire life in Tai Xuan.

"Even if I can't cultivate, I will still stay with you," Gu Jiancheng said with a smile.

“Perhaps I am not worth your sacrifice, we…” Yun Shuiyao opened her mouth, but in the end, she couldn’t bring herself to say the words that we are not suitable for each other.

"I see all living beings as grass and trees, but you are the green mountain."

Gu Jiancheng looked at Yun Shuiyao's profile and slowly spoke.

Yun Shuiyao's throat moved, but she refrained from looking into Gu Jiancheng's eyes.

She took a deep breath, finally suppressing the surging tide in her heart.

"I will work hard to cultivate myself and ensure your peaceful life in Tai Xuan."

After saying that, Yun Shuiyao lightly stepped on the ground and flew down the mountain without looking back.

Watching Yun Shuiyao's figure disappear from sight, Gu Jiancheng turned around and went back to the thatched hut.

The strategy points just displayed by the system didn't make him as secretly pleased as before...

The next day.

Gu Jiancheng came out of the thatched hut early; today he was preparing to attempt to break through the Hundred Refinement Tower.

His cultivation has now reached the mid-stage of Core Formation, and in terms of cultivation level, he is no longer inferior to Senior Brother Luo Qingyang of the Tai Xuan Sect.

With the support of the Boundless Sword Technique and the Prison-Suppressing Dragon Elephant Fist, he is determined to pass the Hundred Refinement Tower!

Immediately, he took a broom and Fatty and went to the foot of the Hundred Refinement Tower.

The control formula for the Hundred Refinement Tower was in Li Piaomiao's hands, so the chubby guy was responsible for cleaning the Hundred Refinement Tower.

The first level of the Hundred Refinement Tower is supported by ten stone pillars, each ten feet wide, without any doors. To enter the true first level, one must step into the central magic array altar.

At this moment, the altar was radiant with light, like a dream.

"Senior Brother, someone's coming!"

Shortly after Gu Jiancheng arrived at the Hundred Refinement Tower, the chubby boy leaned on his broom and looked towards the desolate mountain path.

Gu Jiancheng looked up and saw more than a dozen figures approaching on the wind.

He was familiar with him, because he had already seen him yesterday at Baihua Peak.

"Hehe, Gu Jiancheng, you know perfectly well that we are here to challenge the Hundred Refinement Tower today, yet you still dare to show up."

"What, have you brought this humiliation upon yourself?"

A few breaths later, these imposing and handsome men arrived in front of Gu Jiancheng, and Ji Mingyang even spoke up to mock him.

"Kid, I think you're not without a chance. Why don't you take your guqin from yesterday and give it a try? Maybe you can pass the first level!"

"Hahahaha!"

After Dongfang Ye, the senior disciple of Huolian Peak, finished speaking, everyone burst into laughter.

"You're overthinking it. I'm just here to see you all make a fool of yourselves." Gu Jiancheng shrugged, showing no sign of anger.

In his eyes, these people were nothing but clowns.

"What did you say!?"

Dongfang Ye was furious. He despised pretty boys like Gu Jiancheng the most.

Besides being handsome, what good is he?!

But at this moment, Gu Jingyu raised his hand and stopped Dongfang Ye.

"You're still the same, stubbornly clinging to your delusions." He looked down at Gu Jiancheng, as if he were superior to him.

"Very well, then you can stay here and see what a chosen one of heaven is."

Before Gu Jiancheng could speak, Gu Jingyu was the first to step into the first-level magic array altar.

Today, he will challenge Luo Qingyang's seventh-level record!

Dongfang Ye and his group followed closely behind, their faces full of mockery.

Ling Duo'er glanced at Gu Jiancheng, seemingly wanting to say something but ultimately said nothing.

In the end, only Gu Jiancheng, Su Wanzhi, and another person remained on the first floor.

"Can you leave Senior Sister Yun?" Su Wan stepped forward, hands on her slender waist, and suddenly spoke.

Gu Jiancheng: "???"

What is this spoiled princess up to?

“You two are not a good match. Continuing to entangle yourselves will affect Senior Sister Yun’s cultivation. You can’t force a relationship to work out, and besides, you are from two different worlds,” Su Wanzhi continued.

"Senior sister, our senior brother and senior sister Yun are in love, it's not forced!" The chubby boy took the initiative to stand up for Gu Jiancheng.

"Get out of the way, you little fatty!" Su Wanzhi glared at the chubby boy: "Do you even know what love is?"

"You're not skinny, how do you know about love?" The chubby boy was unusually assertive today.

"Me!" Su Wanzhi pouted, momentarily speechless.

"Anyway, you two are just not a good match. Like today, you can only watch others climb the tower."

"Hehe, not necessarily. Maybe I can try it too, and even reach the tenth floor!" Gu Jiancheng shrugged. Actually, he didn't dislike Su Wanzhi.

This girl is just a little unruly.

"Come on, if you have that ability, I will never stop you and Senior Sister Yun."

"Alright, that's all I have to say. You'd better take care of yourself!" Su Wanzhi pouted, then walked past Gu Jiancheng and rushed into the magic array altar.

"Senior Brother, they've gone too far! You're clearly so powerful!"

The chubby boy said angrily.

"got used to."

Gu Jiancheng shrugged and said, "Besides, they are not even qualified to be my opponents."

"wait for me."

After saying that, he handed the broom to the chubby boy and walked into the magic array altar.

He wanted to see just how difficult this Hundred Refinement Tower really was!