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

"Husband, before you leave the Northern Domain, could you visit the Heavenly Cold Sect once again?"

"This separation, I don't know how long it will be..."

Liu Qingqing looked somewhat downcast as her slender fingers fidgeted with the hem of her dress.

"Of course."

"Even if my wife did not mention it, I would naturally plan to see my wife before leaving."

"However, if my wife really can't bear it, I could also help my wife join the Central State Holy Land. If the Sword Sect were to object, Wan Hua Valley should be fine too, as long as my wife briefly demonstrates her Acquired Spirit Body Root Bone."

Gu Changge said with a slight smile, and what he said was indeed true. As things stood currently, it would definitely be no problem if he himself wanted to take someone to the Sword Sect.

As for Wan Hua Valley, they seemed to have intentions of currying favor with him too.

All my wife needs to do is slightly display her talent, meet the apprentice acceptance standards, and with my referral, joining should not be difficult.

"This..."

"Let's forget it."

Liu Qingqing shook her head; although she also wanted to go to Central State to be by her husband's side, she was, after all, the Saintess of the Heavenly Cold Sect. She had not only received the Saintess's inheritance but also enjoyed the treatment of the Saintess.

The Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures provided by the Heavenly Cold Sect for her cultivation were also incredibly valuable.

She couldn't just leave directly.

"But honestly, my wife will certainly have to go to Central State in the future."

"As for the Heavenly Cold Sect..."

"At that time, I will find a way to give them an offer they can't refuse," Gu Changge said very seriously, having figured out her thoughts.

The Four Domains were only sufficient for cultivating up to the Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm; to advance one's realm beyond that, one's only choice was Central State.

The wives had all been molded by him to have the talent of an Acquired Dao Body. Even in the barren Northern Domain, the speed of cultivation would not be delayed too much.

But after the Ninth Grade, they would ultimately need to leave.

But he also understood Qingqing's character; even back when everyone opposed that arranged child marriage, she had resolutely wanted to marry him.

Now, as the Saintess of the Heavenly Cold Sect, she could not directly cause substantial losses to her Sect.

"Hmm..."

Liu Qingqing knew that what her husband said was the truth, and she could only take it one step at a time.

"When will you set off?"

Gu Changge temporarily put aside those thoughts. Once he went to the Sword Sect and had established his own place in Central State, he could give some benefits to the Heavenly Cold Sect and then invite his wife to Central State as well.

Even...

Perhaps by that time, the Northern Domain might already bear the Gu surname, with the Gu Family reigning supreme.

Simply giving the Heavenly Cold Sect some benefits in the Northern Domain would be enough.

However, these were not concerns for him to worry about just now; before that, he still needed to deal with Wang Yue and the Northern Domain Royal Family!

"Today, I will return to the Heavenly Cold Sect," Liu Qingqing said helplessly.

Just a few days ago, her Sect had sent a message, and she had wanted to wait to see her husband before leaving.

"I'll escort my wife."

Gu Changge didn't bother with pleasantries. At this moment, it was better to focus on improving oneself rather than indulging in time spent together, since once he achieved a certain realm, he could be with her forever without separation!

After escorting his wife out of the city and returning to the palace,

Wang Yue seemed to have already heard the commotion and waited in the hall.

"Now Lord Husband is all mine again."

"How is it?"

"Did this princess not fulfill a little wish for Lord Husband this time?" Wang Yue said with a squinted smile.

"Indeed..."

Upon hearing this, Gu Changge responded with a slight smile, not denying it.

He had to admit; Yue'er truly had fulfilled a little wish of his this time.

"As thanks, I'll accompany you to the Imperial City in a few days," Gu Changge said offhandedly, looking at her smug expression.

"Really!?" Wang Yue's face lit up with surprise.

She knew what that meant!

Lord Husband returning to the Imperial City with her would certainly not be for a casual visit, but for the promise he made to her years ago!

That thing which once seemed like a fantasy to her...

But it was just a gamble. Yet today, it was about to become a reality.

Of course...

Her current realm might not be sufficient, but what of that? As long as she could seal this deal, with her Acquired Dao Body, just a few more years of cultivation would give her the chance to attempt the breakthrough to the Eighth-grade Heavenly Gate Realm.

Once she broke through to the Eighth-grade Heavenly Gate Realm, she would rightfully ascend to the throne as the Empress of the Northern Domain!

Besides, she did not have her father's ambition to unify the Northern Domain; she just wanted to fulfill her dream of being an Empress.

If the Gu Family ended up with great power, supporting the Northern Domain, she wouldn't mind.

After all, it would still belong to Lord Husband...

Even if she became the Empress of the Northern Domain, her Dragon Bed would still belong to Lord Husband!

Of course... if Liu Qingqing wanted to come next time, that wouldn't be impossible either.

"Have I ever lied to you, Young Master?" Gu Changge said with a gentle smile, choosing not to say more.

He felt that Little Hanhan should be able to achieve a breakthrough to the mid-stage of the Void Refining Realm in the next few days.

It would be best to set off then.

Otherwise, this little guy would wake up from a breakthrough with no one to share the joy with.

Alone in the cold palace.

"I love Lord Husband the most!"

Wang Yue immediately looked adoringly at him, her eyes almost turning into little hearts.

As expected, as long as she wholeheartedly did well by Lord Husband, he would not treat her unfairly.

...

Several days later.

As a dragon's cry echoed over the Gu Family's property, Yuan Youbai also successfully advanced to the mid-stage of the Void Refinement Realm!

At the foot of Gu Family's Back Mountain, the Old Blind Man and the others exchanged glances.

"It's time to set off..."

A few days earlier, Gu Changge had dropped by.

He told them that once Yuan Youbai had his breakthrough, they would prepare to head to the Northern Domain Imperial City.

As for what they would do there, the three of them did not bother to ask.

With the two Elders of the Sword Sect present, they would surely prevent any harm to their Young Master.

What could the Northern Domain Royal Family amount to in front of the true behemoth, the Sword Sect?

How would they dare to lay a hand on the Sword Sect's Saint Heir?

Their visit was merely a precaution, in case someone truly lost their mind and acted without considering the consequences.

"Hehe..."

"I wonder what expression those two old folks from the Wang Family will have."

In the Back Mountain, the Gu Family Ancestor also smiled faintly, looking forward to seeing the faces of those two old fellows after arriving at the Northern Domain Imperial City.