The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 718 Thunder and Rain, the Return of the Azure Dragon (Bonus Chapter for 13000 Votes in September)
The night was quiet, and the moonlight was hazy.

In the fragrant, warm room, with light gauze curtains, Gu Qingchan, with her graceful figure and elegant posture, closed her eyes in meditation.

A pale blue light swirled around Gu Qingchan, gradually blurring the pale blue mark between her brows, making her face glow and giving her an elegant and dreamlike appearance.

hum~
As her inspiration faded, scenes from the day flashed through Gu Qingchan's mind like a flowing scroll painting.

My journey with Xuanling was like a dream, and even now, it still feels like a dream.

Gu Qingchan's butterfly-like eyelashes trembled slightly, revealing a pair of bright and dazzling pale blue starry eyes.

Looking at the familiar surroundings, the sense of separation in my heart grew stronger.

She gently raised her hand, her wide sleeves cascading down to reveal a smooth and delicate fair wrist and arm.

She lowered her gaze, looking at her slender hands and smooth, fair wrists. She gently bit her lower lip, a complex feeling surfacing in her starry eyes.

She could hardly believe that one day she would do such a thing.

She set aside all her reserve and pride, giving everything for one man. Especially since this man was...
Gu Qingchan's starry eyes grew increasingly complicated. She stared at the delicate hands before her, a feeling of indescribable shame welling up inside her. As if only realizing it belatedly, it was only now that she truly understood and came to her senses.

How can she face her family and Qingcheng with such behavior?

She was the one who arranged their marriage, and she was even the officiant at the ceremony. But now...
Gu Qingchan bit her cherry lips lightly, her expression complex.

Regret, shame, taboo, excitement—a variety of emotions surfaced in her heart.

Just as she was lost in thought, an unusual noise suddenly came from inside the incense pavilion.

"who!?"

Gu Qingchan suddenly opened her eyes, her gaze cold and aloof.

The mark between her brows was drawn, shimmering with an indescribable brilliance. The complex emotions on her beautiful face vanished, replaced by endless chill and coldness.

"Fairy Gu certainly has refined tastes."

In a corner of the Fragrant Pavilion, a figure in black robes appeared out of nowhere.

"senior!"

Gu Qingchan was stunned for a moment, her stern expression vanished, and her delicate body relaxed like a harp string.

This sudden figure was none other than Senior Night Owl, who had been with her day and night these past few days, or perhaps...
Gu Qingchan slightly opened her starry eyes, looking at the decaying and aged figure in black robes before her, and felt an indescribable sense of strangeness.

This is necessary.
The next morning, Chen Ping'an opened his eyes with a refreshed expression and stretched his body with great pleasure.

His eyes flickered slightly, and a screen of light appeared in front of him, visible only to him.

hum~
Name: Chen Ping'an
Realm: Late stage of Jade Balance - Breakthrough Three Barriers (Breaking through the Shell Barrier)
武学：青阳血炼法入门（625/5760）颠鸾倒凤·阴阳枢入门（152/8640）、广寒剑法（残篇）小成（0/7680）太虚御风步小成（875/5760）七杀天罡拳大成（0/9600）、霸刀圆满、七绝神功圆满、万魔铸身诀圆满
To be honest, the reason he came here was to ask Gu Qingchan what she wanted to see him about.

After all, it's best to finish what needs to be done each day.

Yes, this is absolutely true, there is no falsehood!
However, what I didn't expect was that even though they had come all night, it was still a day before I could ask about this matter.

Now, Chen Ping'an strongly suspects that Gu Qingchan didn't come to see him earlier because she wanted him to stay overnight.

Whether he had imagined things would turn out this way is beyond his knowledge.

Maybe not, or maybe yes!
In short, everything that is happening now is due to a combination of circumstances and coincidences, and none of it is something he has single-handedly controlled.

Ah!
This is the case.

Looking back on the events of last night, Chen Ping'an glanced at Gu Qingchan on the bed, her black hair disheveled and her face flushed.

Clearly, now is not a good time to ask questions.

We'll talk about it later.

Gu Qingchan didn't say anything last night, so it probably wasn't anything important.

Chen Ping'an's eyes were calm as he stroked Gu Qingchan's beautiful face. A blush rose on her stunningly beautiful face, as delicate as a peach blossom in her eyes.

His fingers rubbed together gently, and it was unclear what he was thinking.

"I'm leaving today. If you need anything, come find me in the city."

Gently pinching Gu Qingchan's flawless face and stroking her hair, Chen Ping'an left with these words before getting up and departing.

His figure flashed and disappeared into the Fragrant Pavilion.

Only a breathtakingly beautiful scene remains, confined to her boudoir.

A few breaths later, Gu Qingchan, who had been lying in the light gauze curtains with her eyes closed as if dozing, slowly opened her eyes.

As the man withdrew and she looked at the empty incense pavilion before her, Gu Qingchan felt a deep sense of loss.

The familiar scent of the man still lingered in the boudoir, but he was no longer there.

Everything from yesterday seems like a dream.

"In the end, it still is."

Gu Qingchan bit her lower lip lightly, her expression incredibly complex.

Last night, the old monster suddenly descended, shattering everything that had happened before. She was ultimately...
Fallen.

Even though she knew this couldn't last, the other person's thoughtful gesture still broke down her defenses.

perhaps
As long as she doesn't see that familiar face, she can deceive herself and find a moment to catch her breath.

Faced with his passionate advances, she ultimately couldn't refuse.

After much hesitation and reluctance, it finally happened.
A blush appeared on Gu Qingchan's face.

She propped herself up with her hands, a trace of pain appearing between her brows, and she seemed about to collapse.

At that moment, a pang of regret rose in her heart.

Last night was too crazy to recall.

especially.
Gu Qingchan pursed her cherry lips, a complex expression appearing in her eyes.

After a brief moment of embarrassment and annoyance, it turned out that...
Previously delirious, he now realized what was happening and felt extremely ashamed and indignant.

Upon realizing this, Gu Qingchan couldn't help but feel annoyed.

However, by this point, it's too late to say anything.

Even with shame and indignation, it's too late to undo the damage.

"How dare you mock me like this!"

Gu Qingchan was annoyed and straightened her skirt.

In a short while, her long dress trailed on the ground, adorned with exquisite pearls and jade, radiating dazzling beauty that captivated the eye.

Compared to her usual self, Gu Qingchan looked rosy-cheeked, vibrant, and full of energy, exuding a sense of clarity and contentment.

"Greetings, Elder."

Inside the residence, a senior member of the Gu family met Gu Qingchan.

As the highest-ranking person in charge of the Gu family at Leiming, Gu Qingchan has just returned to Leiming and has quite a few things to deal with.

After discussing some important decisions, an elder with gray hair stepped forward.

"Elder, Lord Chen has been waiting for you in the guest room courtyard for quite some time. Would you like to meet him?"

As a rising star and the son-in-law of the Gu family, Chen Ping'an clearly held a different weight in the eyes of these elders than ordinary people. Regardless of his reputation, his combat prowess alone was enough to inspire awe.

Gu Qingchan stood on the jade steps with a dignified posture and elegant demeanor.

Upon hearing the clan elders mention Chen Ping'an, certain images instinctively surfaced in my mind.

"No need."

Gu Qingchan was annoyed, but said calmly, "Lord Chen's trip is in a hurry, so I will not see you. Arrange a carriage and send Lord Chen directly back to Canglong."

Upon hearing this, the elder who had spoken hesitated for a moment, saying, "Elder, wouldn't this be inappropriate? After all, Lord Chen is..."

As the son-in-law of the Gu family, Chen Ping'an's status is clearly beyond that of ordinary people. For Gu Qingchan to keep people waiting for so long without ever meeting him is undoubtedly inappropriate.

"It's alright." Gu Qingchan's starry eyes were indifferent: "He won't care. Just do as I instruct."

The elder who had spoken wanted to say something more, but seeing that Gu Qingchan had already made her decision, he didn't dare to speak. He simply lowered his head and said respectfully, "Yes, Elder." Some elders stood in the hall, looking at the recently renowned Elder, wondering why she had made such an arrangement.

However, they didn't think much of it, assuming the elders' actions must have had a deeper meaning.

Today's elders are elegant and noble, but their demeanor and expressions are somewhat different from before. They are lively and energetic, as if they have received some kind of nourishment.

nourish?

One of the clan elders smiled to himself, dismissing this unrealistic idea.

Perhaps it was because the elder's cultivation had made some progress that he was able to experience a genuine sense of joy, his face bright and lively, radiant with happiness.

Chen Ping'an arrived at Gu Qingchan's boudoir in the early hours of last night, and when he woke up, it was already broad daylight.

However, given his cultivation level, he would naturally not be discovered on his way back.

They returned to their room in the courtyard without anyone noticing.

"The efficiency is indeed much higher."

His expression was relaxed as his gaze swept across the Golden Finger panel in front of him, recalling the events of the previous night.

It has to be said that practice makes perfect. From the initial half-hearted resistance to the tacit cooperation in the middle, and then to the later flattery and demands, the whole process was much shorter than before.

Furthermore, the "Dianluan Daofeng·Yinyang Shu" truly lives up to its reputation as a top-tier dual cultivation technique, and the secret methods and techniques it records are indeed eye-opening.

With the timing and atmosphere just right, Chen Ping'an naturally seized the opportunity to use it.

He initially thought Gu Qingchan wouldn't be willing to cooperate with some of the positions. But who would have thought...
Some enchanting images flashed through Chen Ping'an's mind, constantly changing, and finally settling on Gu Qingchan kneeling on the ground, holding his waist, serving him attentively.

The enchanting scene vanished in an instant, and Chen Ping'an's expression changed, but he returned to normal.

"The benefits of cultivation techniques are truly immense!"

As a dual cultivation technique passed down from the Purple-Eyed Demon Lord, the "Inverted Phoenix - Yin-Yang Pivot" technique is quite effective, and its harmonizing properties are beneficial to both parties.

During his cultivation, Chen Ping'an did not choose to unilaterally absorb the essence of the essence, but rather to share the benefits. With the blessing of the essence, he immediately benefited greatly.

Gu Qingchan will likely be able to truly experience these benefits after practicing cultivation.

perhaps
The subsequent decline was not only due to lust, but also to spiritual progress.

Chen Ping'an didn't stay in the room for long. After a brief period of cultivation, someone outside came to see him.

"Lord Chen, the elders are very busy and have no free time. The meeting may have to be postponed."

The person who came to meet us was an elder of the Gu family, with gray hair and a smile on his face.

He thought his words would displease Chen Ping'an, but to his surprise, Chen Ping'an remained calm and showed no signs of distress.

"Since Senior Gu is busy, I will not disturb him. If there is nothing else, I will prepare to return."

Chen Ping'an already knew that Gu Qingchan didn't intend to see him early that morning. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been pretending to be asleep.

Indeed, some of the things I did last night were quite excessive. Even for a female Grandmaster like Gu Qingchan, she would probably feel extremely ashamed and angry.

Even if she wasn't ashamed or angry, she would still feel somewhat annoyed. Her previous demeanor had undoubtedly abandoned her composure and dignity, and under such circumstances, seeing Chen Ping'an again would inevitably make her feel a little awkward.

However, Chen Ping'an was already prepared for this situation. Otherwise, he wouldn't have gone undercover yesterday.

The two of them understood each other implicitly.

Some things don't need to be explained so clearly.

As long as we get along in the way we set beforehand, that's fine!

The Gu family had already made arrangements regarding Chen Ping'an's departure from Leiming and return to Canglong. The clan elders who came to pay their respects were also well-prepared, making it clear that although the elders were busy with various matters, such things had already been instructed.

Clearly, the clan elder was also worried about this matter, fearing that it would displease Chen Ping'an, hence his words.

However, he clearly had no idea what had happened between the two of them, let alone the specific details.

Behind this seemingly ordinary action lies another hidden secret.

However, such a secret will naturally not be known to outsiders; only Heaven, Earth, Chen Ping'an, and Gu Qingchan know.

There will be no one else besides them.

Without much waiting, the Gu family's garrison had prepared a carriage and accompanying guards. Without much small talk, Chen Ping'an boarded the carriage and headed out of Thunder City.

Before departing, facing the Gu family members who came to see him off, Chen Ping'an left a farewell message: "Please convey to the elder that I, Chen, take my leave and hope that the elder will take care. If we are fortunate enough to meet again in the future, I will definitely visit you."

"We will convey to the elders that we urge you to travel slowly and take good care of yourself." The crowd bowed and respectfully bid farewell.

Chen Ping'an smiled and then lowered the carriage curtain.

"That's what he said?" Gu Qingchan's expression was calm, her starry eyes indifferent.

"Yes, Elder, that's right," the white-haired elder replied respectfully.

"Alright, you can go now," Gu Qingchan said calmly.

"Yes, Elder." The elder bowed and took his leave. In truth, he still couldn't figure out what the elder was planning.

However, such matters were naturally beyond his control; he simply had to execute the elders' orders.

The situation is complex, and the elders' actions may have other ingenious purposes.

"If fate allows, Mr. Chen will definitely visit you in the future."

Gu Qingchan's clear eyes were rosy, and she pursed her lips, a slight blush appearing on her delicate face.

Although the words were normal, she still had some unnecessary associations with them.

We visited each other to have a chat.
Gu Qingchan's earrings turned red, and she couldn't help but let out a sharp rebuke.

"You rude brat! How dare you insult me!"

Her voice was sweet and clear, yet tinged with annoyance. Gu Qingchan gently raised her hand and placed it on her chest to suppress the ripples in her heart.

The previous harmonization had greatly benefited her cultivation; in just a few days, the seventh spiritual rune she had recently inscribed was completely solidified.

If this situation can continue for a while longer, it might not be long before we can try to inscribe the eighth spirit rune.

Gu Qingchan gazed intently, a barely perceptible hint of expectation appearing in her starry eyes.

"senior."

"From this day forward, I will enter seclusion!"

Feng Wuhen's expression was resolute, his eyes were firm, and his demeanor was full of determination.

Qingchan has seen him, her wish has been fulfilled, she is in high spirits, and all her methods have been prepared.

I will not break through this barrier until I reach the Grandmaster level!
"Qingchan! I will catch up with you, I will become better and better, until you truly see me!"

Feng Wuhen's expression hardened, and he closed his eyes.

hum~
A burst of inspiration struck, and the excitement was palpable.

When he emerges from seclusion again, he will show Qingchan a different version of himself.

Qingchan, wait for me!

The carriage left Leiming and headed towards Canglong Prefecture. The day before the carriage left, the merits he had reported to the Leiming Town Command were sent to Canglong Prefecture via special channels and expedited.

Several days later, the Canglong Prefecture Garrison Command received an urgent message from the Leiming Garrison Command.

In a short time, the situation changed drastically, and the upheavals continued.

"The Golden Circle Protector bows in submission!"

"The killer is Chen Ping'an, the brute!"

"The Golden Ring Protector, that's a top-tier Grandmaster! Mang Dao, Mang Dao, he..."

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　The update tomorrow will probably be a little late, around noon if all goes well, or maybe in the afternoon if things go slowly.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)