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

"Shouldn't the two Fairies seek assistance from the Heavenly Cold Sect's Elder...?"

Liu Qingqing simply walked away without a care.

Even Zhu Qin did not seem concerned.

What's the big deal about a Sixth Grade Void Refinement Realm cultivator?

*In the vast expanse of Wuzhou, Sixth Grade Void Refinement Realm cultivators weren't few and far between, but one who dared to challenge the Heavenly Cold Sect? That's practically unheard of.*

*Besides, the two of them weren't necessarily heading into combat with the opposition. They were merely gathering information.*

...

Meanwhile, in the Heavenly Suite at Chenxiang Building...

Dongfang Mingyue frowned occasionally.

*After arriving in the Northern Domain, she had adhered to the principle of 'know yourself and your enemy, and you'll win every battle.' Her first course of action was to investigate the Gu Family, particularly the Young Master Gu.*

*For caution's sake, she didn't head directly to Qingzhou, where the Gu Family resided, but rather started probing in the neighboring Wuzhou.*

*Yet the information she gathered in recent days only seemed to muddle her thoughts further.*

*There were truths and falsehoods mixed together; she had sorted out the details repeated by many sources and tentatively deemed them the most reliable.*

Staring at the reports sprawled across the table, Dongfang Mingyue muttered under her breath, "What's up with this guy anyway...?"

"The most frequent claim is that he had no talent for cultivation before the age of eighteen—it's probably ninety percent true."

"But the other claims are far too fantastical."

"One sword strike killing a cultivator surpassing a minor realm? I'd say that's decent enough strength."

"But advancing from a Mortal Body to Ruins Realm within a year? Even in Central State, I've never heard of anyone progressing that quickly."

"And successfully escaping from the hands of a Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm cultivator? Seriously, are they kidding?"

*Dongfang Mingyue felt her head ache as she looked at the reports.*

*The stories had grown even more ridiculous over the past few days.*

"Recently, Qingzhou has been spreading rumors that Young Master Gu is actually the reincarnation of an Immortal, and has already reclaimed his Immortal Artifact and Immortal Law inheritance from the Gu Family."

"An Immortal reincarnated... seriously?"

"And then there's this news—True Dragon sightings at the Gu Family Mansion. Obviously, it's just that Young Dragon."

*After a brief analysis, Dongfang Mingyue concluded that the rumors had been severely exaggerated.*

*Judging by the overall intelligence gathered recently,*

*she surmised that whatever fortuitous encounter Young Master Gu had stumbled upon must've allowed him to rapidly advance after eighteen years of stagnation.*

*But as for the Immortal reincarnation theory? That seemed far-fetched, not credible in the least.* *After all, people even managed to exaggerate that Young Dragon into being a True Dragon! Such ignorance.*

"And that guy even took the Young Dragon in as his child bride?"

"Didn't expect Young Master Gu to be quite the romantic..."

*Dongfang Mingyue curled her lips in mild disdain.*

"This kind of person—worthy of being called an Immortal reincarnated? Please."

*She couldn't help but think that he must've gained his current renown only by relying on the immense power of the Gu Family.*

*As for choosing a Daoist Couple herself, she would never be so casual.*

*She would certainly choose one stronger than herself, someone whose strength was worthy of her respect, at least!*

*No way she was going to settle for anything less.*

*With these thoughts swirling in her mind, she headed downstairs to start today's investigation.*

Seated in a private room on the second floor, she placed a placard in the window: [For any information about the Gu Family or Young Master Gu, one Mid-Grade Spirit Stone as a reward. For important information, one High-Grade Spirit Stone as a reward.]

Far above, at an altitude of several thousand meters, the Dongfang Family's Sage Realm Ancestor stroked his beard and chuckled lightly.

"This girl isn't as reckless as I thought; she has some cleverness."

"I had assumed she would charge straight to the Gu Family. Seems I over-worried."

*Given his understanding of her character, it would have been typical of her to directly confront the Gu Family.*

*But on deeper reflection, she likely perceived herself as being alone in the Northern Domain, without the shield of the Dongfang Family backing her, and thus restrained herself.*

"Ah well, let her have her escapade."

The Dongfang Family's Sage Realm expert smiled amiably, remaining inconspicuous. As long as there was no danger, he resolved to let the girl undergo some trials in the Northern Domain.

*Even if she did end up confronting the Gu Family, he could always approach the Gu Family's Ancestor himself, who certainly wouldn't make things difficult for her.*

Soon, quite a few people arrived at the door of the second-floor private room, trading information for Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.

But Dongfang Mingyue wasn't satisfied.

*The information that was offered was mostly repetitive or speculative rumors, providing little value.*

"Seems like that's all the intelligence there is."

"Tomorrow, I'll set off for Qingzhou. I, Sword Immortal, must see for myself whether this Young Master of the Gu Family truly is an Immortal reincarnated!"

*Dongfang Mingyue shook her head, intending to retrieve the placard as there was no longer any worthwhile information.*

But at that moment, two figures approached the private room's entrance.

"Why does the lady seek information about Young Master Gu?"

Standing behind a screen, Liu Qingqing could make out a figure seated within, but couldn't see their face.

Still, she asked directly.

*As for the Chen Family, she wasn't particularly bothered by them.*

"Are you from the Gu Family?"

*Dongfang Mingyue's eyes lit up upon hearing the question, assuming that her inquiry into the Gu Family had attracted their attention.*

*She wasn't concerned; if her actions caught the Gu Family's notice, it might actually prove advantageous to her.*

"You could say that."

From inside the private room came a woman's voice, which took Liu Qingqing by surprise.

The moment her words fell, the woman invited them, saying, "Why not sit down for a chat?"

Liu Qingqing exchanged a glance with Zhu Qin and, feeling assured that the other woman was unlikely to attack, stepped inside directly.

Circumnavigating the screen, she finally saw the one offering a reward for Gu Family information—a young woman dressed in strong clothes typically worn for training, with a striking air of heroism and a look of refined beauty.

"Are you here to hold me to account, or...?"

*Dongfang Mingyue's gaze swept over the pair, lingering slightly longer on Liu Qingqing, whose charm intrigued her. This woman was quite attractive, and what startled Dongfang Mingyue even more was that her talent appeared comparable to her own!*