Chapter 988: Zhuge Gui: What, you're my brother‑in‑law?

Kid, quit joking, you little brat—how monstrous you are; even if this kid tosses and turns however, he could never catch up to you, you freak. Heishanyang retorted.

Hahaha, that's also true. Chen Chuyang heard and gave a light smile; indeed it was so.

It seems no one with better talent than him has been born yet; Zhuge Gui's talent is certainly not bad, better than most special constitutions; after merging with the origin of the Heavenly Ghost, his future cultivation of Ghost Dao techniques naturally brings luck and talent, making him innately suited for Ghost Dao cultivation.

This is something others cannot match; saying he is a born Ghost Dao genius is not an exaggeration; if he cultivated other techniques, it would not work.

With fixed talent and constitution, from now on he can be said to have a Ghost Dao constitution; such talent makes cultivating Ghost Dao techniques twice as effective with half the effort, his future is limitless.

Although my talent isn't great, it's still much better than theirs. Chen Chuyang tilted his head and sighed: I don't want to be this outstanding either; it's a shame, heaven doesn't allow it; sigh, sometimes being too outstanding is not good.

When will I be able to be as ordinary as you guys?

Heishanyang: ……

Zhuge Gui: ……

Zhuge Gui's soul recovery almost collapsed; fortunately he steadied his mind, preventing himself from collapsing; indeed Chen Chuyang's words were too hard to bear, a true heart‑killing blow—after hearing them, Zhuge Gui's mind was also unsteady.

Actually, I've always wanted to be like you, an ordinary cultivator, but heaven doesn't allow it, and I don't want it either.

Taking advantage and still acting cute—this is typical smugness; Heishanyang said angrily: Kid, you really deserve a beating.

Really? Chen Chuyang retorted: No way, am I really that deserving of a beating?

What do you say? Heishanyang gave Chen Chuyang a sideways glance, then retorted: If I couldn't beat you, kid, I'd have beaten you already; honestly, I've never seen someone as shameless and thick‑skinned as you.

Hahaha. Chen Chuyang laughed to the heavens, feeling no anger at all.

Making others angry achieved his goal.

In the midst of calm waiting, some passion is always needed.

Heishanyang kept rolling his eyes, really wanting to beat him; several times he almost couldn't hold back, but he finally restrained himself, fearing that if this continued, Heishanyang would eventually fall ill.

This kid is truly infuriating.

Hum.

After half an hour, Zhuge Gui's aura erupted again; ghostly Qi filled his body, and his soul rapidly condensed.

After taking the first step, the second step becomes much simpler.

After the soul had condensed to this point, no longer needing protection from Chen Chuyang and the others; finally, after an hour, Zhuge Gui opened his eyes, the soul aura on his body becoming clear, no longer vague as before.

Seeing at a glance that he was different, Chen Chuyang quickly congratulated: Congratulations, Zhuge Gui, your soul condensation is complete; from now on you are reborn, no longer muddled.

Zhuge Gui reacted slowly, smiling at Chen Chuyang.

His honest appearance still gave the old feeling; Chen Chuyang knew he had changed, his soul truly condensed, though weak, it was condensed—this step had finally been taken.

After a while, Zhuge Gui adapted to his new soul and also to his body.

The cloudiness in his eyes disappeared, replaced by clarity.

Thank you.

Gazing at Chen Chuyang for a long time, Zhuge Gui finally said thank you.

He clasped his hands and bowed; memories of these days surfaced, and he knew everything Chen Chuyang had done for him.

The grace of saving his life cannot be repaid.

No need for that; you were able to re‑condense your soul through your own perseverance—I merely gave a little push.

Chen Chuyang dared not claim all the credit, speaking humbly.

Zhuge Gui stammered: Th… thank… without… you… I… couldn't… have… condensed my soul so quickly.

Thank… you… for your protection.

His voice became increasingly smooth, no longer stammering.

In the end, after Zhuge Gui adapted, his speech also became fluent.

Without you, I might have died days ago; thank you.

Chen Chuyang saved him, allowing him to re‑condense consciousness and soul; without Chen Chuyang, he might have died long ago.

After all, he had been refined into a puppet, becoming part of the Heavenly Ghost; if Chen Chuyang wanted to kill him, it would still be easy.

However, Chen Chuyang did not; instead he reached out to save him, continually helping him, feeding him various medicinal pills and heavenly treasures, speeding his recovery and letting his soul condense rapidly.

These, Zhuge Gui will not forget, and cannot forget.

The grace of rebirth—nothing is more……precious than this.

This favor, I will keep in my heart and will repay it.

Chen Chuyang quickly waved his hands: No need for that; between us, why speak of such things?

Zhuge Gui blinked, looking at Chen Chuyang.

Heishanyang interjected: You're already a family; why talk about favors?

This kid will soon become your brother‑in‑law; then you'll be a family.

As for how Zhuge Ruolan treats Chen Chuyang, Heishanyang knows very well; likewise Shang Hongxue's attitude also regards Zhuge Ruolan as one of her own, so she naturally won't get away.

Sooner or later they will be his women; early or late makes no difference.

Upon hearing this, Zhuge Gui froze for a moment, then looked at Chen Chuyang with a complex expression.

Chen Chuyang smiled: Zhuge Gui, we are family; no need for thanks—Ruolan and I have mutual affection, we already privately pledged lifelong commitment, so.

Saying it in advance makes it a fact that cannot be changed.

Zhuge Gui stared, not knowing the specifics, unable to answer that.

He also couldn't……continue speaking; he needed to ask his sister to know her mind and thus confirm this matter.

Chen Chuyang actually has several women, none of them simple; is it a good thing for my sister to follow him?

He dare not be certain, nor dare to refuse Chen Chuyang.

He can only pretend to be honest, only pretend to be recovering his soul.

Chen Chuyang and Heishanyang stepped back, one person and one goat exchanging a glance; Heishanyang teased: Kid, you should still tell Zhuge Ruolan about this, let her have a look—perfect, we can settle your affairs in advance.

Zhuge Ruolan has had feelings for you for a long time; this time, Zhuge Gui has awakened, and your matter can… have a result.

We need to decide early; we can't drag it out—who knows what trouble might come later.

Heishanyang would love to see Chen Chuyang gain more women; that way, this brat would be annoyed to death by those women.

So that he won't keep showing off, which he can't handle himself; those women definitely can.

Heishanyang really doesn't want to see Chen Chuyang showing off, and truly wants to give him a beating.