Gu Wangchen’s heart skipped a beat. He hadn’t expected that Xiao Wan would not only give him money but also a weapon.
He instinctively thought of the equipment that had dropped when he defeated Xiao Wan in his previous life.
It couldn’t be that sword, could it?
If it was, he definitely had to have it!
“What is it, Xiao Chen? Interested?” Xiao Wan immediately saw the flicker of desire on his face. She gave a gentle smile, her slender hand continuing to stroke the back of his hand.
“I don’t have any world-shaking divine weapons here, only a sword found in the hidden treasury of the former dynasty. I thought it suited Xiao Chen well, so I wanted to give it to you.”
The former dynasty’s hidden treasury?
Hearing those keywords, Gu Wangchen’s heart pounded.
It really was that sword!
That wasn’t just a weapon; it was a crucial item for unlocking a certain hidden ending in the late-game plot!
There was no reason not to take it.
At that thought, Gu Wangchen quickly stood up and performed a standard junior’s salute to Xiao Wan.
“Auntie Wan… Wangchen thanks you.”
“Mhm~”
Looking at the well-behaved and adorable Gu Wangchen, the sense of satisfaction in Xiao Wan’s heart was almost overflowing.
She knew it—money and such were just external things. At Xiao Chen’s current age, he would definitely prefer divine weapons and sharp blades.
If it weren’t for that old fellow Gu Huaizhang, she would have wanted to give Gu Wangchen several more good weapons.
However… since she now knew his hobbies, could she use this to make him come to the palace to accompany her more often?
Even if she couldn’t poach him to her side, it would be enough if he could periodically report the movements of that old fox to her.
And, besides that, even if Xiao Chen didn’t report any useful information, she just wanted to see the boy more.
It was as if there was a fatal attraction about him.
She wasn’t quite sure why. After a moment of thought, she could only attribute it to “affection for a junior.”
That was it.
Stowing her thoughts, she gave a light wave of her hand. A flowing-pattern black sandalwood sword case floated out from beneath the Phoenix Couch and landed in front of Gu Wangchen.
“Come~ Xiao Chen, see if you like it.”
Xiao Wan walked barefoot to Gu Wangchen’s side and tapped her finger on the sword case. Her beautiful eyes gazed at him as she spoke softly.
“This is…” Gu Wangchen reached out to touch the case, an uncontrollable excitement flashing in his eyes.
Xiao Wan sat down beside him, intentionally or otherwise. The distance between them was now less than three inches, and a faint, rich fragrance quietly drifted into his nostrils.
However, Gu Wangchen was in no mood to pay attention to that now. His eyes were completely drawn to the four ancient seal characters on the sword case.
Xiao Wan took in his reaction, her eyes half-squinted. she leaned in close and rested her hand on his forearm.
Was there anything more satisfying than making her favorite junior show such an expression?
A sense of satisfaction she had never felt before instantly filled her heart.
This was a completely different kind of fulfillment than the usual thrill of a political victory or stepping over Li Zhaoning!
Thinking of this, she reached her arm around Gu Wangchen’s and gently opened the sword case.
She couldn’t wait to see his expression when he saw the sword itself!
*Click—*
The mechanism triggered, and the case opened.
A mysterious three-foot black sword shimmering with a clear light suddenly caught Gu Wangchen’s eye.
With a thought, the description of the sword appeared before him.
[Void-Sealed Peaks]
[Quality: Legendary (Pure Gold)]
[Type: Weapon]
[Description: Forged with abyssal iron and meteor fragments as its core, honed with frigid Kunlun jade for its edge. Its scabbard conceals the contours of mountains and rivers, inhaling the righteous essence of the universe. The blade reflects the constellations of the heavens, resonating with the pure cry of a dragon. When wielded, all weapons submit; when sheathed, all phenomena return to the source.]
[Note: It does not go beyond Kunlun, nor wander past the Great Void. This sword seems to be the key to unlocking a certain seal?]
It really was the Void-Sealed Peaks!
Gu Wangchen forcibly suppressed his pounding heart. His hands trembled as he gripped the hilt and slowly raised the sword before his eyes.
In the original plot, this sword could be said to be the most powerful weapon besides the Prismatic Treasures. If used well, it was even stronger than some Prismatic weapons.
He remembered that the sword’s greatest mechanic was the ability to slay enemies across space. Furthermore, the current Void-Sealed Peaks was incomplete; the crossguard was still missing an inlaid jade disc.
If he could find that jade disc, perhaps the Void-Sealed Peaks could be promoted to a Prismatic Treasure!
However, he had only heard rumors of it in his past life and had never actually achieved it.
Thinking of this, his gaze toward the sword grew increasingly fervent. He wished he could find a private place to test it immediately.
“The sword qi fills the Great Void, its edge hidden within the Five Peaks,” Xiao Wan introduced while leaning against him. “This sword contains the Way of the Three Extremes…”
“Auntie Wan, are you really willing to give this Void-Sealed Peaks to me?” Gu Wangchen turned to look at Xiao Wan, his hands instinctively stroking the blade.
Seeing him unable to part with it, Xiao Wan nodded slightly. She couldn’t help but pat his head and spoke kindly:
“As the Empress Dowager of Great Qian, my word is my bond.”
She took Gu Wangchen’s hand and pulled him up, leading him to the center of the bedchamber.
“Come, Xiao Chen, let me teach you how to use this Void-Sealed Peaks.”
Saying that, Xiao Wan stood behind him and wrapped her arms around his shoulders. Her right hand covered his wrist, slightly circulating her True Qi to guide his movements.
Gu Wangchen felt his back pressed tightly against a mass of lush, soft cotton. Although they were separated by clothing, he could feel the friction of two soft spheres with every large movement.
The scale was huge!
Even bigger than Su Qianhua!
Last night, he had personally measured Su Qianhua’s size and confirmed it was more than a handful, but he hadn’t expected Xiao Wan’s size… to be even more ridiculous.
He estimated it would take both hands to cover one.
He could only say that the Crimson Flower Palace Gown hid her figure far too well.
After a moment of stray thoughts, he pulled his mind back and carefully felt Xiao Wan’s guidance of True Qi.
Opportunities to be personally instructed by a Ninth Realm expert were rare; he had to cherish this.
Watching the focused and undistracted Gu Wangchen, Xiao Wan was more delighted than words could say.
This little fellow—even though he couldn’t cultivate, his attitude was certainly beyond reproach.
And…
She instinctively pressed herself closer to Gu Wangchen’s back. She felt as if he had a mysterious attraction to her.
She couldn’t quite describe the feeling; it was like a silent calling, drawing her to melt her body into his.
The tighter she pressed, the more obvious the attraction became; the tighter she pressed, the stronger the sense of satisfaction.
Xiao Wan was already immersed in this teaching session. It wasn’t until the True Qi stopped and the movements ended that she finally snapped out of it.
“Auntie Wan, are we finished?”
“Ah, finished. Yes, finished!”
Only then did Xiao Wan regain her senses. She circulated her cultivation technique to hide the blush on her cheeks. After smoothing out her dress, she reluctantly pulled away.
She glanced at Gu Wangchen, who was still fixated on the weapon, and gave a light cough. She joked, “Xiao Chen, why did you grow so tall? I can barely reach your head anymore!”
Gu Wangchen retracted his gaze from inspecting the Void-Sealed Peaks, gave a slight smile, and then leaned down.
“Auntie Wan, in front of you, I will always be the Xiao Chen who only reaches your chest.”
Having just obtained a key plot item and a legendary weapon for free, Gu Wangchen was in a great mood and couldn’t help but try to please Xiao Wan.
He was being sincere this time.
This rich woman could casually bring out a legendary weapon; she likely had plenty of other good things in her hands.
He had to build a relationship first and see if he could squeeze more out of her later!
Xiao Wan reached out to rub his head, her beautiful eyes curving into crescents and her red lips tilting up.
This child—the more she looked at him, the more she liked him!
No, she had to find a pretext to make Xiao Chen come over frequently.
The more he came, the more she could build their bond. She might even be able to win him over to her side.
Killing two birds with one stone—why wouldn’t she do it?
As for the pretext…
Xiao Wan pondered for a moment and instinctively thought of the rumors about her.
Didn’t they say I was suffering from cultivation backlash? Fine then. I will use that reason to keep Xiao Chen here!
With that thought, Xiao Wan withdrew her hand, slowly walked back to the Phoenix Couch, and gave a soft sigh.
“Auntie Wan, what’s wrong…” Gu Wangchen quickly walked over to her.
He had just been trying to think of a reason to come back often and build rapport, and Xiao Wan had delivered the perfect opportunity on a silver platter.
How convenient!
Xiao Wan lifted her head, her Phoenix eyes gazing affectionately at Gu Wangchen. Her voice was laced with thirty percent hope and seventy percent loneliness:
“Xiao Chen, I want to see more of you, it’s just… *sigh*!”
“Auntie Wan, what exactly is bothering you?”
Gu Wangchen sat down beside her, showing his concern. “Tell me. I will definitely do my best to help you ease your troubles!”