After reaching the Divine Ability Stage, even though his physical body had been tempered who-knows-how-many times throughout the night, Deng Tianyu didn’t feel any fatigue.
Furthermore, with the empowerment of the Primordial Yang Reflux Art, he didn’t even need to expend anything expensive.
If there was anything to be expended, it was probably just the sweat on his body.
When the cultivation session ended, the accumulated sweat had unknowingly built up, flowing out like a bursting dam.
As his thoughts swirled and his nose was filled with his Shizun’s rich, feminine fragrance, Deng Tianyu slowly closed his eyes.
Sleeping was a habit, and he didn’t deliberately try to break it.
Moreover, when dreaming, he still had to follow his Fourth Aunt to cultivate the Sword Dao.
Of course, that wasn’t possible today.
Because he and his Shizun had cultivated together through the whole night, it was now already morning.
Compared to Deng Tianyu, Ning Wan, given her realm, naturally wouldn’t feel tired either.
It was just that after such an intense, high-level session of dual cultivation for so long, a wave of weariness washed over her. She simply wanted to properly embrace her Precious Disciple and sleep.
During cultivation, it was fulfilling and passion ran high.
During rest, one naturally relaxed a bit, no longer needing to think about how to coordinate with her Precious Disciple in deep cultivation.
In no time at all, the Master and Disciple on the embroidered bed were breathing evenly in sleep, the distance between their hearts growing ever more intimate and inseparable.
On the other side, within Xiaoxiang Elegant Garden, in the Orchid Pavilion.
A light-blue court dress wrapped around Qu Qirong’s plump, mature figure, fully displaying the noble and elegant charm of a lady of status.
She was currently reviewing the recent profit ledgers for the Spirit Treasure Pavilion.
But this wasn’t limited to just the Spirit Treasure Pavilion in Xuan City—it encompassed all the Spirit Treasure Pavilions throughout Youzhou.
Behind her, the alluring maidservants, Qing’er and Ling’er, stood in attendance.
“Squeak squeak!”
Suddenly, a cry came from the deerskin pouch at Ling’er’s waist.
She opened the deerskin pouch and took out Bai Zhi (the Heart-Controlling Gu Mother), seemingly receiving some information.
Afterward, Ling’er narrowed her eyes and spoke softly to Qu Qirong:
“Madam, the Love Gu and the Heart-Controlling Gu have been planted into Qu Tianheng’s body.”
Through Bai Zhi, she could completely control the mother-child pair, Qu Yun, and those two King-Sealing Realm experts.
The information Bai Zhi had just transmitted came from Qu Yun.
“Ling’er, how long will it take to fully control him?”
Qu Qirong raised her head slightly, her expression tinged with a trace of coldness.
The “him” she referred to was Qu Tianheng, her own biological father.
But that was in the past. The moment he sent Qu Yun’er and Qu Yun to take control of her, that blood bond was completely severed.
Her only family now was her very own Tianyu!
“To completely control Qu Tianheng, it will still take some time.”
Ling’er pondered for a moment before slowly answering.
Although, with Qu Yun’s help, they had already discreetly planted both the Heart-Controlling Gu and the Love Gu into Qu Tianheng’s body,
the other party was at the Imperial Sovereign Realm. His mental state cultivation was extremely profound, making it considerably more difficult.
Qu Qirong’s red lips parted slightly. “Then let Qu Yun put in more effort!”
Towards Qu Yun and Qu Tianheng, she held no pity. They wanted to control her and seize the Spirit Nurturing energy within her body. She would return the favor, making them pay the price they deserved.
Moreover, if she could control Qu Tianheng, it would be equivalent to controlling the entire Tongbao Merchant Guild and half of Spirit Treasure Sect.
With Spirit Treasure Sect behind her, she could also do some things for Tianyu.
For example—preparing for the future trip to the Great Yu Dynasty!
Right then, Bai Zhi rubbed affectionately against Ling’er’s palm. “Squeak squeak!”
Ling’er was slightly startled, then spoke with some astonishment:
“Madam, Bai Zhi tells me that through the Heart-Controlling Gu in Qu Yun’s body, she has sensed the aura of other Heart-Controlling Gus within the clan.”
“The aura of other Heart-Controlling Gus?”
Hearing this, Qu Qirong half-closed her beautiful eyes, deep in thought.
If there were other Heart-Controlling Gus in the clan besides those planted in Qu Yun and Qu Tianheng, there was only one explanation.
These Heart-Controlling Gus were all planted by Qu Tianheng.
As for the targets, she guessed they were likely some of the high-ranking, powerful Clan Elders within the clan.
Qu Tianheng had always been cautious in his actions and utterly ruthless.
With these Heart-Controlling Gus, he would have complete control over the clan’s Elders. His position would then become absolutely unshakable.
Thinking up to this point, Qu Qirong inquired, “Ling’er, can you use Bai Zhi to determine exactly how many people have been implanted with Heart-Controlling Gus, and then take control of them?”
“It should be possible!”
“Because all these Heart-Controlling Gus originated from Bai Zhi. That’s why the Heart-Controlling Gu inside Qu Yun could sense them.”
Ling’er smiled as she answered.
Qu Qirong nodded, a cold glint flashing in her beautiful eyes. “That would be good. Have Qu Yun confirm the identities of everyone involved. I want a specific list.”
“Yes, Madam!”
Ling’er nodded and, carrying Bai Zhi, turned to leave the Orchid Pavilion, obviously going to handle the task Madam had assigned.
Watching her departing figure, Qu Qirong’s heart remained calm.
Those Elders in the clan were all birds of a feather with Qu Tianheng.
For the sake of profit, they would stop at nothing, even sacrificing family bonds.
Since they were like that, why should she extend any pity towards them?
Facing the gentle breeze, she lightly breathed in the fragrance of flowers from the garden.
Having finished reviewing the ledgers, Qu Qirong looked towards Qing’er. “Qing’er, are all the things I asked you to prepare ready?”
Qing’er replied, “Everything Madam instructed is prepared!”
Earlier, Madam had sent her to deliver an invitation to Purple Cloud Sect. They were to visit in two days to discuss matters of cooperation between their two sects.
At the same time, Madam had instructed her to prepare some Spirit items, rare treasures, cultivation techniques, and Divine Abilities as gifts for the visit.
Actually, whenever her Madam gave an order, she always kept it firmly in her heart and never forgot.
Normally, after Madam issued an instruction, she wouldn’t ask again.
But when it involved Mister Deng, it was sometimes like this—she’d occasionally remind her.
Perhaps this was a case of concern causing disarray!
Qing’er said with a smile, “Madam, you’re so good to Mister Deng.”
“By the way, some Spirit Peach trees in the garden, nourished by Spiritual Energy, have already blossomed.”
“Mister Deng quite likes Peach Blossom Pastry. Madam, you could make some more to bring over.”
“Peach Blossom Pastry?” Hearing these three words, Qu Qirong’s beautiful face blushed slightly. She inexplicably recalled that day when the Baleful Yang Energy within her body had suddenly surged out of control.
At that critical moment between life and death, her Tianyu, wanting to help her refine that violently rampaging Baleful Yang Energy, had unhesitatingly set aside a man’s dignity. He had taken her honey mound and tender clam into his mouth, reluctantly accepting all of her “Peach Blossom Pastry.”
Every time she thought back to this, her face burned hot, her fragrant heart fluttered and trembled. Tenderness and gratitude intertwined and permeated the fields of her heart.
And after that, in order to help him relieve that surge of desire, she had, as if possessed, bent her body down and likewise…
To think that Tianyu looked so handsome and well-behaved, yet the thing between his legs was so thick, hot, and fiery…
Qu Qirong’s face was painted with a layer of alluring red clouds. She bit her teeth tightly, not daring to think further, and quickly said, “Qing’er, go pick some fresh peach blossoms!”
“Yes, Madam!” Qing’er respectfully responded and headed towards the flower garden.
To soothe that strange feeling in her heart, Qu Qirong brought out the Cloud Carved Stone Album, picked up the engraving knife, pushed aside all distracting thoughts, and began to carve…
