Concubines Lead to Strength: The Path to Immortality Begins with Taking a Spouse

"If you were to follow your own nature and disregard the factors involving the Dongfang Family, what would you choose?"

After Dongfang Mingyue asked, she looked at him somewhat nervously.

Now she remembered.

The first time, when she had used it as a condition, the other party hadn't agreed.

This time he had agreed.

Dongfang Mingyue couldn't help but wonder if it was because of what she said, that even if he was not interested in her, they could remain in name only.

Perhaps he valued not her, but the influence of the Dongfang Family in Central State.

"Follow my own heart?"

Gu Changge was slightly startled.

"Don't worry, no matter what your answer is."

"I, the Sword Immortal, have promised you, and I definitely won't go back on my word."

Seeing he didn't immediately answer, Dongfang Mingyue felt even more uneasy in her heart.

Yet fearing he would deliberately deceive her, she could only again promise.

"This question is indeed... somewhat unexpected."

Gu Changge couldn't help but smile.

Then he stood up, lowered his head to meet her nervous gaze.

He said confidently, "The Dongfang Family may be very strong, but in the eyes of this Young Master, there is no need to rely on them."

"The same words as before, if you and I become a Daoist Couple, it's the Dongfang Family that profits, not this Young Master."

"From beginning to end, when this Young Master takes a wife, I have never needed to consider the family circumstances or strength of the other party."

"In short... as long as this Young Master likes her, that's enough."

These words, upon reaching Dongfang Mingyue's ears,

Made her lose her focus momentarily.

She didn't know whether to praise his confidence or call him arrogant.

Even though he was very powerful, he was still only at the Fifth-grade Ruins Realm, yet he could claim that if they became a Daoist Couple, it would be the Dongfang Family who had gained.

She had considered every possible answer, but she never imagined he would say this...

However, she caught the crucial point!

Once her mind cleared, whether he was confident or arrogant didn't matter.

Meeting his gaze, Dongfang Mingyue suddenly smiled.

"So you mean, you agreed to the challenge this time because you like this Sword Immortal?"

Her gaze had been somewhat nervous, but now it was filled with anticipation.

"It's more accurate to say admiration, but yes, liking isn't incorrect either."

Gu Changge nodded, speaking forthrightly.

Previously, his impression of the Central Province Talent hadn't been great.

They were either oppressive with their influence or tried to coerce him with petty schemes.

But this Dongfang Mingyue, since arriving at the Gu Family,

Had been straightforward, challenging him directly on her first visit.

She had fairly suppressed her Realm, stating she would win and take Yuan Youbai.

Even in defeat, without any complaints, she left behind the Low Grade Heavenly Rank Flying Sword and departed gracefully.

Her character had no issues.

As for looks, naturally, she was very attractive.

Her figure, well...

Originally, he thought Dongfang Mingyue seemed a bit too young.

But he had also noticed she seemed to wrap herself with a white cloth on purpose, making it less obvious.

In reality, it should be considerable...

All in all, of course she was not bad.

And if he could bind her as a Daoist Couple, the benefits for him would be significant.

The support of the Dongfang Family was trivial.

What mattered was the addition of a Daoist Couple, which could greatly increase his cultivation speed, and now all his wives had already reached the threshold for crafting an Acquired Dao Body.

If he could add another Daoist Couple, it would help him reach the 800 Root Bone milestone even faster!

"Now that we're on the subject, this Young Master would also like to know."

"Miss Dongfang, what do you think?"

"Is it all because of the bet?"

"If that's really the case, the lady need not take it seriously."

"Everyone appreciates beauty, and though I, indeed, find you agreeable, it is certainly not because of a bet that I would forcibly bind our lifetimes together."

"If that's the case, we can put it aside."

Gu Changge finished speaking and, seeing she was silent, simply tossed the question back to her.

"It's not like that!"

Hearing his words, Dongfang Mingyue suddenly became anxious.

She hastily spoke to deny it.

Gu Changge said nothing, just watching her.

"I, the Sword Immortal, have long taken an oath that if someone can best me, make me admit truly that they are stronger than I!"

"Then I shall marry none but him!"

"So..."

Dongfang Mingyue looked at him earnestly and revealed her initial thoughts.

"Um..."

"Miss Dongfang, hold on."

"So, is it just because this Young Master is strong?"

"What if someone stronger than this Young Master appears in the future? Of course, this is hypothetical, it's basically impossible."

Gu Changge frowned, not having expected this reasoning from her.

In that case, the bet would mean she was at no loss at all!

After all, her vow was simply to follow whoever was stronger than her.

"It's not entirely because of that..."

"But indeed, I have never lost as comprehensively as this in Central State."

Dongfang Mingyue shook her head.

"Not entirely?" Gu Changge asked in return.

"You're not only strong, you're also good-looking."

Dongfang Mingyue was forthright, staring at him without hesitation and speaking her mind.

"..."

"Fine! This Young Master accepts that answer."

Gu Changge paused for a moment, unable to reject such a reason.

"So... are we now considered Daoist Couple?"

Dongfang Mingyue blinked, feeling a bit dazed at the moment.

How did she come to the Northern Domain, abandon all her original plans, and end up with a Daoist Couple?

"Of course."

Gu Changge nodded.

At the same time, a system notification echoed in his mind:

[Host has bound a Daoist Couple: Dongfang Mingyue (Void Refining Realm·Late Stage)]

With a thought, the new Daoist Couple panel appeared before his eyes.

[Daoist Couple: Dongfang Mingyue]

[Root Bone: 165]

[Comprehension: 150]

[Cultivation Technique: Purple Qi Eastward Technique·Heaven Rank Top Grade]