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"Gu Qingqiu? Did you come to the Sequence Mansion last night?"
It seemed this reborn Supreme girl was rather good at playing the part of a proper lady. She had come to pay her respects, even asking her maid to wait here all night.
Gu Changge narrowed his eyes slightly, smiling. "Is the Qingqiu clan's young lady here? Bring her to my courtyard."
"Yes, Divine Child!" the maid nodded, glancing shyly at Gu Changge before walking away.
Thinking about Gu Qingqiu's stats from the previous day, Gu Changge's heart stirred. He checked her information once more, recalling that he could review her recent fortune. This feature felt like a key to his future success.
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[Nickname: Gu Qingqiu]
[Identity: Daughter of a branch of the Changsheng Gu family, reborn Supreme]
[Strength: Ninth Level of Pulse Opening Realm]
[Physique: Supreme Bone]
[Cultivation Technique: Void Sutra]
[Divine Ability: Void Mahamudra]
[Recent Fortune:...]
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Gu Changge's eyes widened as he reviewed the dashboard.
No!
What had happened overnight? Gu Qingqiu had practiced for just one night and reached the ninth level of the Pulse Opening Realm? Was this the strength of a reborn Supreme?
For her to be cultivating the Void Sutra made sense—she was a reborn Supreme, so it wasn't surprising she knew the Emperor Realm techniques of the Immortal Gu family. What truly shocked him was her strength level. Her stats were entirely different from the day before. Finally, Gu Changge focused on her recent fortune.
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[Recent Fortune: The fallen and reborn empress should have continued her bumpy fate as in her past life, with her heritage being discovered. However, fate is unpredictable, and unexpected changes have occurred. Now, her Supreme Bone remains hidden within her, blessed by the Supreme from her previous life. She has already garnered significant fortune and is now under the care and training of the Divine Child of the Immortal Gu family. Her strength will continue to skyrocket. In a month, she will attend the coming-of-age trial with the Divine Child of the Immortal Gu family, where she will obtain the Saint-grade body cultivation technique, "Dragon Elephant Technique"...]
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Upon seeing the words "Dragon Elephant Technique," Gu Changge could no longer read the rest. Even the brief fortune he saw was already enough for him to process.
"As expected, the target linked to my system is no ordinary person. Just from this recent fortune, she's destined to obtain a Saint-grade body cultivation technique!"
"I wonder what other astounding opportunities await her—and, perhaps, me."
"The Dragon Elephant Technique, a Saint-grade body cultivation technique—only a dozen such techniques exist within the Immortal Gu family. If Gu Qingqiu, as a reborn Supreme, values it, then it must be exceptional!"
"Imagine if I intercepted it and offered it to her as a gift… Hah, wouldn't that set me apart?"
Gu Changge's physical strength was already formidable, strengthened by his immortal bones. But with a powerful body cultivation technique, he could become unbeatable!
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At that thought, Gu Changge felt a thrill of anticipation. He noted that Gu Qingqiu and her maid were already waiting outside his courtyard.
He sat at the jade table made of the finest stone, looking toward the courtyard entrance with a smile. "Come in," he called.
Outside, the maid lowered her head, signaling Gu Qingqiu to enter. Although Gu Qingqiu had faced Gu Changge countless times in her previous life—fought him, defeated him, and even killed him—the circumstances in this life left her puzzled.
After collecting her thoughts, Gu Qingqiu stepped into the courtyard.
The space was modest, about a hundred feet wide, filled with a rich aura. Under the morning sun, it looked ethereal, as if cloaked in a veil of immortal mist.
Through the hazy mist, she saw a young man seated at the stone table, looking at her with a faint smile. As she drew nearer, his features became clearer.
Dressed in a black and gold robe, his figure was tall and upright, even seated. His face was exceptionally handsome, and though still youthful, it hinted at an extraordinary future brilliance—an almost celestial presence.
His hair gleamed with a divine glow, enhancing the sense of being otherworldly.
Seeing him, Gu Qingqiu almost immediately confirmed that this Gu Changge was entirely different from the one in her memories. This version carried a supreme temperament, along with a mysterious, unfathomable aura that even her reborn self couldn't see through.
"Greetings, Divine Child." Gu Qingqiu approached Gu Changge and bowed respectfully. Her voice was cool and clear, a touch of reserve in her tone.
Gu Changge studied the young woman before him. After some careful dressing, she looked even more refined than she had in the side room the previous day. Her hair was styled in an elegant high bun, with three thousand strands cascading down her waist. White jade hairpins swayed gently, adding a hint of grace. Her skin was like flawless jade, her features a mix of cool elegance and youthful innocence.
One could only imagine how much more remarkable she would become in the future.
"No need for such formalities, Sister Qingqiu," Gu Changge said, shaking his head with a smile. "I was occupied consolidating my cultivation last night and couldn't meet you. I hope you'll understand."
"It's no trouble. I should thank the Divine Child for allowing me to serve under his protection," Gu Qingqiu replied. She bowed again in gratitude. "Thank you, Divine Child..."
"Hold on." Gu Changge gestured for her to stop.
Surprised, Gu Qingqiu looked up, unsure of what he intended.
With a smile, Gu Changge continued, "Didn't I say yesterday? Sister Qingqiu, you're now part of my family, so there's no need for such formality. If you're comfortable with it, you may call me Brother Changge or Brother Divine Child."
Gu Qingqiu's composed expression faltered for a moment, an innocent and perplexed look on her face.
Brother? Gu Changge?
Was this truly the same Gu Changge from her memories, the one who once cared for nothing but his own path to enlightenment?
"What, is there a problem?" Gu Changge asked, frowning slightly.
Despite her confusion, Gu Qingqiu found no reason to reject his sudden warmth. She shook her head, wordlessly consenting.
Seeing her response, Gu Changge nodded with satisfaction. "Good. From now on, I'll call you Sister Qingqiu, and you can call me Brother Changge or Brother Divine Child."
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