Chapter 53

Under the hazy night, Gu Yang and Xu Ruomei did not notice that a pair of eyes on the roof had been watching them all along.

It was not until Gu Yang left and headed to the Qingxuan Sect that the person landed in the courtyard, stood in front of the window, glanced at Xu Ruomei inside the room, stroked his beard, and looked deep in thought.

This person was none other than Xu Ruomei's sword slave and her protector.

Back at the Lin family residence, when Gu Yang saved Xu Ruomei, he had already arrived but did not reveal himself.

Afterward, he followed the two of them all the way here, listening to their conversation without showing any intention of saving them.

Neither Gu Yang nor Xu Ruomei had noticed his presence.

He used the Sword Palace's secret technique, the "Hidden Sword Technique," to conceal himself and avoid being discovered.

The old man was a protector, not a nanny.

He would only intervene when Xu Ruomei's life was threatened.

Whether she was broken by Gu Yang's sword or captured by Lin Zisheng's men and then saved by Gu Yang, she was never in mortal danger.

Therefore, he did not interfere.

Xu Ruomei practiced the "Red Dust Sword Technique," one of the five major sword techniques of the Sword Palace, which was the most unique.

This sword technique had not been mastered by anyone for a long time. The last person to master it was five hundred years ago, almost making it a lost art.

To practice this sword, one must first immerse oneself in the mundane world, experience the烟火 of human life, and then sever all ties with the world, achieving a state of supreme detachment, thus entering the realm of divine power.

Very few of the Sword Palace's successive generations chose this technique, as achieving supreme detachment was extremely difficult.

Supreme detachment not only required forgetting love but also forgetting hatred. How many people throughout history could truly achieve this?

Until Xu Ruomei appeared, she was listed on the Red Beauty List and was rated as a hidden orchid in a secluded valley.

This was a special constitution, not only possessing supreme talent but also a naturally transcendent mindset, indifferent to all matters.

It was said that in ancient times, this was a natural seed for cultivation.

This constitution and mindset made her the ideal candidate for practicing the "Red Dust Sword Technique."

At first, Xu Ruomei's progress was extremely fast, but after reaching the fourth rank, she could not break through. The reason was that her nature was too cold, and after leaving the mountain to travel, she could not integrate into the mundane world.

Now, with her Dao heart broken and her cultivation sealed by the Yuan Lock Bracelet, she encountered a man who was not afraid of the Sword Palace's name and was not swayed by her beauty.

Losing all her support, she was more helpless and weak than ever before. In such a situation, her mindset would inevitably change.

This might be the opportunity for her to enter the world.

Therefore, the old man not only had no intention of stopping it but was even pleased to see it happen.

The Sword Palace had been waiting for a successor to the "Red Dust Sword Technique" for too long.

...

The next day, when Zhang Xiaohai woke up, he found that there was one more person in the house, and he was taken aback.

Gu Yang explained, "Her name is Lady Lan, and she will be staying here for a while."

To avoid drawing attention, he used a fake name.

If Lin Zisheng knew that Xu Ruomei had been saved by him, it would be troublesome.

Zhang Xiaohai immediately understood and said, "Is she a new maid that Master has taken in?"

He knew Master's preferences; the maids he took in were all stunning beauties. This Lady Lan must also be a celestial beauty.

"… Not this time."

Hearing this, Zhang Xiaohai took Lady Lan more seriously, "Then she must be the future lady of the house."

Gu Yang said irritably, "Is that all you can think about?"

"Master, please calm down."

Seeing that he was angry, Zhang Xiaohai quickly apologized.

At this moment, someone came to visit.

It was the same person from yesterday, who handed another envelope to Gu Yang, containing another 75,000 silver taels.

Inside was also a note, written in elegant handwriting, "Master is truly a man of his word."

Gu Yang kept the silver taels close to his body. To earn 150,000 taels, he now had a time bomb by his side.

"Fine, let's simulate it once."

With 75,000 taels in hand, he finally decided to spend 5,000 taels to simulate when this time bomb, Xu Ruomei, would explode.

[At 22, you are already a fourth-rank warrior. In Pingjun City, you defeated Tian Fei with one strike, gaining fame throughout the city. At night, Xue E came to visit, asking you to assassinate Lin Ge.]

[The next day, you went to the Lin family residence, and while killing Lin Ge, you accidentally saved Xu Ruomei, whose cultivation was sealed. Reluctantly, you brought her home.]

[The sword slave did not appear for a long time, and you and Xu Ruomei spent time together, discovering that she seemed to have developed feelings for you.]

[Three months later, the Lin family sent the key to the Yuan Lock Bracelet, and Xu Ruomei broke free from its constraints, immediately advancing to the third rank.]

[One year later, Ling Ling returned with one million taels, and you fulfilled your promise by helping her advance to the third rank with your cultivation. You then disbanded your cultivation and began re-practicing the "Nine Heavens Phoenix Dance."]

[In the same year, Xu Ruomei advanced to the second rank, stormed the Lin family, and beheaded Lin Zisheng with one strike. Upon returning, she asked you if you would marry her.]

[After the wedding, the next year, Xu Ruomei gave birth to a daughter for you. Soon after, she advanced to the first rank.]

[Three years later, Xu Ruomei left, abandoning you and your daughter, disappearing without a trace. At this time, you had just reached the peak of the ninth rank and began your first nirvana.]

[Five years later, you successfully advanced to the eighth rank.]

[Eight years later, you reached the peak of the eighth rank and underwent your second nirvana. Ling Ling began to challenge the Divine Power Realm, and several first-rank experts appeared to kill her. You were affected and died on the spot. You were 40 years old.]

After reading the simulation, Gu Yang was dumbfounded. What kind of divine development was this?

Xu Ruomei fell in love with me?

And even proposed to me?

In the end, she even gave me a daughter?

Then, she abandoned her husband and daughter and disappeared suddenly...

What is this?

It's completely off the charts.

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

[1. Martial realm at age 40.]

[2. Martial experience at age 40.]

[3. Life wisdom at age 40.]

It was not until these three options appeared before him that Gu Yang came to his senses. He chose the third one almost instinctively.

Immediately, many memories flooded his mind, the most profound being the confusion when Xu Ruomei suddenly left and disappeared.

Then, there was the fierce battle when several first-rank experts attacked Ling Ling.

At that time, Ling Ling could not protect him, and he was killed with one strike.

"Stay away from toxic women."

This was the life wisdom that the 40-year-old Gu Yang left behind from this simulation.

Indeed, Xu Ruomei's behavior was that of a toxic woman.

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