Chapter 24: Aunt, we can't make jokes about ethics (Please vote!)

That night.

After a sumptuous banquet.

Meng Zhangqing was pulled into her room by Gu Hongyu.

Although his aunt was an elder, she was a woman after all.

The layout of her room was quite elegant.

There was a faint, refreshing fragrance permeating the air, just like the one on her body.

"Aunt, is something the matter?"

Meng Zhangqing rubbed his face.

It was rare to come back once, and toasts from clan elders and clansmen were unavoidable.

However, with his cultivation, getting drunk was impossible.

It was just that after a long journey, he really wanted to go back to his room to rest.

But just as he left, he was stopped by his aunt and brought here.

"Take off your clothes."

Gu Hongyu said.

"Ah?"

Meng Zhangqing was stunned, "Aunt, we can't make jokes about ethics."

"You brat!"

Gu Hongyu rolled her eyes beautifully, then tapped Meng Zhangqing’s head with her right hand, "What are you thinking about?"

"I told you to take them off, so take them off."

"Alright."

Meng Zhangqing had no choice but to comply.

He could ignore or even disregard others, but his aunt was a different matter.

As his clothes were removed.

Meng Zhangqing’s perfect upper body was revealed.

Although there were no explosive muscles, they were well-defined, full of artistic beauty.

Even Gu Hongyu was stunned.

However, with the veil covering her, Meng Zhangqing couldn't see her expression.

The daze lasted only a moment before Gu Hongyu reacted.

She coughed lightly and said, "Stand still."

As the words fell.

Gu Hongyu’s hands formed seals.

The speed was extremely fast.

Finally, she slapped Meng Zhangqing’s chest.

In an instant, a lotus pattern appeared beneath the skin of his chest.

The lotus was pure white, seemingly unstained by dust.

Seeing this, Gu Hongyu let out a long sigh of relief, withdrew her hand, and took off her bamboo hat.

It is hard to describe what a beautiful face this was.

Skin like congealed fat, delicate enough to be broken by a blow.

Her eyes were like autumn water, rippling with light, captivating the soul.

Meng Zhangqing had once guessed why Gu Hongyu always wore a bamboo hat; he had thought it was because her appearance was too striking and she wanted to prevent others from coveting her, but later he felt that wasn't it.

There seemed to be another hidden reason.

"Aunt, what is this?"

Meng Zhangqing was somewhat puzzled.

"It’s a means to detect demonic arts."

Gu Hongyu said casually, "I know your aptitude; under normal circumstances, it would be absolutely impossible to step into the Qi Opening Realm in two years."

"Fortunately, you didn't take a shortcut and practice demonic arts."

"Aunt, you really don't trust me at all."

Meng Zhangqing was somewhat dumbfounded.

No wonder she made him take off his clothes as soon as he came in; she actually thought he had gone off to practice demonic arts.

"You’ve been away from home for two years, and I haven't been by your side, so who knows."

Gu Hongyu relaxed, wrinkled her pretty nose, and crossed her arms.

She actually wasn't much older than Meng Zhangqing.

She was only thirty now.

Perhaps it was natural beauty.

Or perhaps it was proper maintenance.

On her, one couldn't see the traces of time, only a mature charm.

"Then what if I really had practiced demonic arts?"

Meng Zhangqing looked at her, his tone somewhat inexplicable.

Gu Hongyu raised her eyebrows slightly and met Meng Zhangqing’s gaze.

There was silence for a long time.

Finally, she shrugged.

"What else could I do?"

"I raised you with such difficulty; do you think I’d act as a righteous defender and kill you with my own hands?"

"Naturally, I’d just have to go along with it."

Hearing this.

A smile appeared on the corner of Meng Zhangqing’s mouth.

As expected of the most important person to him.

She would always choose to stand on his side, regardless of right or wrong.

"Don't worry, Aunt, I have a broad and straight path; there is no need for me to walk the demonic path."

Meng Zhangqing said softly, "The reason my cultivation progress is so fast is mainly due to some opportunities."

"Hmm."

Gu Hongyu nodded, "Although your aptitude is ordinary, in martial cultivation, aptitude is not absolute; luck is also a key factor."

"It seems you brat have some luck on you."

"Why didn't it show before?"

"Maybe the time wasn't right."

Meng Zhangqing smiled slightly.

At the same time, he activated his Eye of Investigation.

He had been surrounded by clansmen earlier and hadn't had time to observe his aunt’s character attributes.

Now he finally had the time.

In his memory, his aunt was very mysterious, as if she were shrouded in mist.

Hum~

Like flowing water.

Beside Gu Hongyu, her character attributes appeared.

Basic Information:

【Name: Gu Hongyu】

【Race: Human】

【Cultivation Base: Seventh Stage of Qi Opening Realm (Provisional)】

Attribute Information:

【Root Bone: Second Grade (Damaged)】

【Comprehension: Superior】

【Talent: Spirit Eye (Sealed)】

【Technique/Martial Skill: "Exquisite Cold Moon Sword Scripture" (Perfection)】

【Secret Technique: Lotus Palm Demon-Suppressing Art】

Seeing this, Meng Zhangqing clenched his hands, trying hard to keep his expression from changing.

But inside, a huge storm was brewing.

This panel was too luxurious!

He had only seen such a luxurious panel on that girl Bai Suxi!

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Only a genius among geniuses could possess it.

He never expected his aunt to be one too!

The only difference from Bai Suxi was that many of his aunt’s attributes had suffixes.

For example, the (Provisional) after her cultivation base?

What does this mean?

A cultivation realm is such a clear thing; what it is, it is. Why would it be provisional?

Could it be that his aunt’s realm was once very high and she had fallen to this point?

And the root bone.

This is a second-grade root bone, equal to Bai Suxi’s.

Even after entering the inner sect, he hadn't seen any others.

It shows how rare it is.

Of course, this doesn't mean the Profound Heaven Sect doesn't have geniuses of this level.

It’s just that he hasn't encountered them yet.

After all, above the inner sect, there are true disciples and so on.

What he has seen and touched so far is only the tip of the iceberg of the Profound Heaven Sect.

Root bone is the most important thing for a martial artist.

Once broken, cultivation cannot progress at all.

And the talent 【Spirit Eye】, which is also in a sealed state.

In summary.

His aunt has clearly been crippled.