"Ugh, bastard, bastard..."
The girl in red, now known as Liu Mei, continued to cry, her tears flowing freely, but she dared not retort. She was deeply worried about her future, fearing that this scoundrel would indeed make her his female slave, regardless of her consent.
She feared that she would lose her purity tonight.
Although this man was quite handsome and she felt attracted to him, otherwise she wouldn't have considered becoming his subordinate. Attraction alone wasn't enough to make her relinquish her body so easily, especially not as a slave.
As expected, Gu Changqing took away Liu Mei's purity and demanded that she fulfill her duties as his female slave.
Under the circumstances, Liu Mei had no choice but to accept her fate.
"Master, Liu Mei is here to serve you," she said, reluctantly.
She refused to admit that she had been conquered by Gu Changqing, who was both powerful and mysterious, yet both domineering and gentle, providing her with an unprecedented experience.
After being subdued by her master, she felt a newfound clarity in her mind and body. Not only did her appearance improve, but her cultivation speed and fighting strength also increased.
"Hmm."
Gu Changqing lay against the rock wall, allowing Liu Mei to serve him willingly.
From their interactions, he learned that Liu Mei was the daughter of Liu Zhongtian, the city lord of Mo City. She had been named Liu Mei because, at birth, she had a birthmark on her body that resembled a stone pot, from which a plant like a willow tree grew. Thus, she was named Liu Mei.
Gu Changqing had examined this birthmark and found it to be a unique reincarnation mark. This meant that Liu Mei might have been a spiritual being born from a stone pot in a past life. After her spirit was born, she accidentally fell and was reincarnated, leaving this mark on her body.
This reincarnation mark was of uncertain use. If unlocked, Liu Mei might recover memories from her previous life and experience a significant boost in power, though it was also possible to gain a boost without recovering those memories.
However, unlocking such a mark was difficult, akin to turning a tattoo into a living creature with specific abilities.
"Master, ahead is Mo City. Oh no, my father is there. Master, you should escape first. Once I explain things to my father, you can come back!"
A few days later, Liu Mei, completely conquered by Gu Changqing, accompanied him to Mo City. Before they could enter the city, Liu Mei's expression changed in alarm. She urgently grabbed Gu Changqing's hand.
"Fear not. Even if your father arrives, it's just a matter of a slap. You are my slave now!" Gu Changqing said, wrapping his arms around Liu Mei's soft waist.
"Evil scoundrel, let go of Liu Mei!"
A loud shout came from the city walls. Liu Zhongtian, the city lord, leaped down and rushed towards Gu Changqing and Liu Mei.
"Father, wait! I willingly follow my master. Please do not act recklessly," Liu Mei called out, afraid that Gu Changqing and her father might come to blows.
"A master? Damn thief, how dare you make my daughter your servant!"
Liu Zhongtian was furious. His precious daughter, whom he had always cherished and protected, had now declared herself a servant to a mere thief. This was intolerable.
"Raging Sea and Tide!"
Liu Zhongtian swiftly formed hand seals, pressing his hands to the ground. Yellow fighting spirit surged into the earth, creating massive waves of sand and wind that rushed towards Gu Changqing and his companions.
This technique, Raging Sea and Tide, was not intended to kill Gu Changqing but to overturn him and his companion, the Little Purple Crystal Winged Lion. Liu Zhongtian was confident he could catch Liu Mei safely.
Unfortunately, he underestimated Gu Changqing's strength.
"Seal!"
As the Raging Sea and Tide approached Gu Changqing's vicinity, he merely raised his hand, and the storm of sand and waves instantly calmed. Liu Zhongtian was effortlessly pinned to the ground.
"Master, please show mercy," Liu Mei quickly pleaded for her father, fearing that Gu Changqing might truly kill him.
"Pfft! Pfft!"
A figure emerged from the sand—Liu Zhongtian, covered in dust, with sand in his mouth and hair but unharmed.
"Dou King? No, could it be an Dou Emperor?"
"Sir, with such power, is it not excessive to forcibly take a common girl and make my daughter your servant, thus bullying both father and daughter?"
Liu Zhongtian, recognizing Gu Changqing's strength, realized that the person who had effortlessly subdued him was no ordinary opponent. If Gu Changqing could easily defeat a strong fighter like him, he must be a Dou Emperor.
Despite his disbelief, Liu Zhongtian no longer underestimated Gu Changqing.
"Heh, excessive? I've merely punished her lightly. If your daughter hadn't coveted my mount, how would she have become my servant? Besides, serving me is considered a great fortune for her. I've come to inform you that from now on, she will be my servant, and all matters will be decided by me. Don't make things difficult for her."
Gu Changqing showed no mercy, stating that Liu Mei had provoked him first, and he had merely accepted her as a servant. If it were someone else, he would have killed Liu Mei on the spot, and Liu Zhongtian would have had no grounds for complaint.
"You go too far!"
"I'll teach you a lesson!"
Enraged, Liu Zhongtian enveloped himself in fighting spirit and charged at Gu Changqing again, not believing that Gu Changqing could suppress him so easily.
Slap! Slap! Slap!
Gu Changqing showed no restraint, delivering a series of slaps that sent Liu Zhongtian crashing into the ground time and again.
"Stubborn fool!"
With the final slap, Gu Changqing struck Liu Zhongtian into the air, causing him to spew blood and crash into the city wall.
"Father!"
Liu Mei cried out, terrified that Gu Changqing might kill her father.
"Cough, cough..."
"Alright, alright! Your strength is astonishing. I, Liu Zhongtian, bow to you. I am willing to offer half my life's savings as an apology and only ask that you release my daughter."
Liu Zhongtian, having fallen from the wall and spitting blood, faced Gu Changqing with a humble and apologetic tone.
"Father…"
Liu Mei looked at her father with gratitude and then turned to Gu Changqing, pleading:
"Master, may I speak with my father for a moment?"
"Of course. I will wait for you in the city. Handle your affairs, and come to find me afterward," Gu Changqing said, waving his hand.
"Thank you, Master. I will serve you well when I return," Liu Mei said happily, giving Gu Changqing a kiss on the cheek before jumping down to find her father.