Chapter 39

"What's going on?"

Ling Ling looked at Gu Yang, who was lying on the bed, in shock. Why did his true qi suddenly surge?

The two were in the same room, only a few meters apart. This darkness was no obstacle for a Fourth Rank Warrior. Any small movements from Gu Yang would not escape her notice.

Just now, Gu Yang was sitting there, practicing as usual, and he didn't take any pills or anything like that.

Moreover, what kind of pill could make someone's strength surge so much in such a short time?

...

Gu Yang didn't know what Ling Ling was thinking. He summarized the experience from this simulation.

He originally wanted to break through to the Fourth Rank in one go, but it seemed a bit difficult. Heaven wouldn't let him break through so easily; he would have to encounter some obstacles.

Fifteen simulations seemed like a lot, but they would be used up quickly.

Gu Yang decided to first investigate the authenticity of the treasure.

[At the age of 22, you took Ling Ling to Yuzhou City. On the way, you saved Jiao Shumu and obtained a treasure map. However, Cao Yiyi saw you and a conflict ensued.]

[After returning to Pingjun City, you spent several months finally figuring out the location of the treasure map.]

[You took advantage of Ling Ling's return to her hometown to pay respects to her mother and went to the location of the treasure map. It was an old house in Jiangzhou City. You quietly sneaked in at night, just as you found the entrance, you discovered that Cao Yiyi had already arrived and was guarding it.]

[Cao Yiyi's attendant attacked and defeated you, capturing you. You were practical and immediately apologized and begged for mercy, but she looked disgusted and ordered her attendant to kill you. You died at the age of 22.]

Indeed, obtaining the treasure was not that easy.

There was still the hurdle of Cao Yiyi.

Her attendant was a Fourth Rank Warrior. If he hadn't reacted quickly today, he would have met the same fate.

Jiao Shumu still revealed the location of the treasure.

This couldn't be blamed on him; Cao Yiyi's charm was something a young, inexperienced person like him couldn't resist.

"It seems that to get past this, I either need to break through to the Fourth Rank or take Ling Ling with me."

[Simulation ended. You can retain one of the following.]

[1. Martial realm at the age of 22.]

[2. Martial experience at the age of 22.]

[3. Life wisdom at the age of 22.]

"I choose 3."

In just a few months, neither the realm nor the experience was very valuable. What he needed more was the exact location of the treasure.

In the next moment, Gu Yang's mind gained a new memory, precisely about the location of the treasure.

The location was in Jiangzhou City, in a courtyard in a bustling area.

The shadow thief had hidden the treasure in a big city, truly hiding in plain sight.

However, the treasure location was also equipped with traps, making it not easy to discover.

The last memory was of him being captured, and Cao Yiyi's smug look. When he started to beg for mercy, her expression changed.

"So, you're just a coward."

She immediately ordered her subordinates to kill him.

This Cao Yiyi was a lunatic!

This was the life wisdom he had gained from the simulation.

"Again!"

...

[At the age of 22, you took Ling Ling to Yuzhou City. On the way, you saved Jiao Shumu and obtained a treasure map, but Cao Yiyi saw you and a conflict ensued.]

[After returning to Pingjun City, you immediately took Ling Ling to Jiangzhou City to find the treasure. When you arrived at the courtyard and found the entrance, Cao Yiyi suddenly appeared.]

[Ling Ling blocked Cao Yiyi's attendant, and you were about to capture Cao Yiyi when someone suddenly appeared and subdued you with one move. It was a Third Rank expert, and Ling Ling was immediately startled and retreated.]

[You fell into Cao Yiyi's hands. Knowing that begging for mercy was useless, you remained silent and closed your eyes, waiting to die. However, Cao Yiyi didn't kill you. She sealed your cultivation and took you into the treasure room, introducing you to the treasures inside.]

[From then on, Cao Yiyi kept you by her side, going in and out together, speaking softly and smiling warmly, like a couple.]

[Six months later, you, having lost your cultivation, gradually couldn't resist Cao Yiyi's temptation. One night, you couldn't control yourself and tried to embrace her, but she pushed you away. Then, Cao Yiyi drew her sword and pierced your heart. You died at the age of 23.]

"..."

This woman was toxic.

Gu Yang felt a bit of a toothache; this was not just a simple case of being perverted.

The most troublesome thing was that she had a Third Rank expert by her side.

It made sense; with a father who was at the Divine Realm, how could she only have a Fourth Rank protector?

The only gain was that he confirmed the treasure was still there.

The problem was that to obtain the treasure, he needed at least Third Rank strength.

[Simulation ended. You can retain one of the following.]

[1. Martial realm at the age of 22.]

[2. Martial experience at the age of 22.]

[3. Life wisdom at the age of 22.]

It didn't really matter which one he chose.

In the end, Gu Yang chose 1. He didn't want to retain the memory of being constantly tempted by Cao Yiyi and then being killed with a sword.

It was too tragic.

His true qi increased again.

It could only be said that even a small gain was still a gain.

...

"Again!"

In the room, Ling Ling once again felt Gu Yang's true qi increase, though this time the increase was very small. If she hadn't been fully focused on him, she might not have noticed it.

But it was indeed an abnormal increase.

Anyone's cultivation progressed gradually. Even with the help of pills, the strength would increase bit by bit. A sudden surge was extremely abnormal.

"What secret is he hiding?"

Ling Ling was extremely curious. She recalled for a long time, and the only things that could rapidly increase strength were a few legendary divine items.

But that didn't make sense. She had been with Gu Yang day and night these past few days. If he had such a divine item, it wouldn't have escaped her notice.

No wonder someone with his talent could reach such a realm at this age!

Ling Ling thought to herself, still maintaining a calm demeanor and continuing to observe.