Gu Xiaosu lowered her head, her gaze averted, her fingertips rippling like water as she gracefully plucked the strings of the guqin.
Though she possessed no spirit artifacts now, her ultimate skill was… the guqin's killing blow.
As long as she touched anything related to musical instruments, Gu Xiaosu could unleash her strongest attacks.
Before the Demonic Sect realized any potential danger, Gu Xiaosu did not wish to become a woman utterly defenseless.
"The Demon Lord has returned!"
At this moment, a powerful commotion arose from the surroundings, and countless demonic cultivators appeared.
Gu Xiaosu's heart faltered, and she heard a familiar voice, "Wife, your music is so beautiful."
Xiao Ye, clad in a black cloak, had already sheathed his long sword.
Behind him were many demonic cultivators, emanating a strong scent of blood.
Gu Xiaosu could guess what they had been up to.
Yet, a sense of powerlessness settled in her heart, forcing her to focus solely on her zither.
Xiao Ye sat beside Gu Xiaosu, listening intently, appearing completely captivated.
Gu Xiaosu's fingers moved faster and faster, and she could smell the blood on Xiao Ye's person.
His hands must be stained with the lives of righteous cultivators!
If she could kill Xiao Ye, it would be a service to the righteous path.
Gu Xiaosu channeled her Nascent Soul power, and her music transformed into waves of death.
As long as she aimed at Xiao Ye, she might be able to harm him!
Gu Xiaosu knew very well that he had recently been nourishing his body.
This had depleted a considerable amount of his strength.
If he had been killing righteous cultivators, his power would likely be nearly exhausted.
Should she make her move?
Gu Xiaosu questioned herself.
Her gaze fell upon Xiao Ye; she saw that he seemed to have no defenses.
If she successfully attacked Xiao Ye, even if he didn't die, Gu Xiaosu could escape the Demonic Sect.
They were, after all, not people of the same world.
Xiao Ye was ruthless and cunning in the Demonic Sect.
Gu Xiaosu decided not to hesitate any longer, her eyes suddenly becoming resolute.
A white light emanated from her fingertips, preparing to use her ultimate skill to pierce Xiao Ye's body with sound.
Her entire spiritual energy converged into the strings, becoming the most destructive weapon.
Suddenly.
Xiao Ye's applause rang out, his eyes filled with a smile, "Can my wife often play for me?"
"My wife's music is a gift from heaven; to hear it on earth is the greatest joy."
Gu Xiaosu's heart stirred, and her strings snapped by her ears.
Xiao Ye saw Gu Xiaosu's fingers instantly stained crimson, and he anxiously grasped her hand.
Xiao Ye frowned, his expression anxious, "Wife, let me see."
Gu Xiaosu looked at Xiao Ye blankly, seeing him wrap his fingertips with his true qi.
Instantly, the blood coagulated, and her fingertips healed and recovered.
Xiao Ye examined them carefully, then looked up, "Be more careful when playing the zither from now on."
Gu Xiaosu gazed into his dark, tender eyes, and a wave of emotion washed over her.
She leaned into Xiao Ye's embrace, feeling a touch of unease, "Can you please not be so good to me?"
"Isn't it only natural to be good to my wife?"
Xiao Ye replied with a smile.
But…
Gu Xiaosu felt an unbearable pang of sadness; she and Xiao Ye were simply not meant to be!
At most, she could accompany Xiao Ye for a while. If her sect came to fetch her back,
Gu Xiaosu would not hesitate.
At most, she could speak a few words to her sect, asking them not to trouble Xiao Ye of the Demonic Sect.
"Wife, I'll go change my clothes so I don't offend you."
Xiao Ye said softly and gently, walking away from Gu Xiaosu.
Gu Xiaosu glanced at the demonic cultivators beside her and couldn't help but ask, "Who did you kill outside?"
"We…"
The demonic cultivators were slightly startled, not expecting Gu Xiaosu to question them.
Gu Xiaosu intentionally put on a stern face to make them speak.
"Madam, we killed the Sect Master of the Qingfeng Sect and wiped out a bandit den of rogue cultivators."
Upon hearing this, Gu Xiaosu's face instantly turned pale.
As she had expected, Xiao Ye and his men had killed people.
When Gu Xiaosu saw Xiao Ye again, he had already changed into clean clothes.
They ate dinner together, and Xiao Ye also accompanied Gu Xiaosu to admire the moon outside.
Gu Xiaosu gazed at the silvery moonlight, falling into deep thought.
Xiao Ye whispered by her ear, "What are you thinking about?"
Gu Xiaosu turned around, her eyes a little complex.
She told Xiao Ye her thoughts, wanting to observe his reaction.
"I'm thinking of home…"
Xiao Ye's expression shifted, but he did not startle Gu Xiaosu.
He held Gu Xiaosu's hand and calmly promised, "If you miss home, I will bring your familiar relatives to you as well."
"No."
Gu Xiaosu shook her head in panic. If Xiao Ye were to harm her sect, she would not be able to atone even with her death.
However, this only strengthened Gu Xiaosu's resolve to leave; she absolutely could not show any more leniency.
No matter how kind Xiao Ye was to her…
Gu Xiaosu believed that the Zheng Gu Sect would eventually send someone to retrieve her.
Her time with Xiao Ye was temporary, and she secretly passed information to her sect.
Using carrier pigeons.
But then, she waited… for three years.
In those three years, Gu Xiaosu did not hear from her sect.
It was as if everyone in the outside world had forgotten her.
Gu Xiaosu, initially cautious in the Demonic Sect, gradually accepted her identity due to Xiao Ye's affection.
Xiao Ye brought Gu Xiaosu the clothes she liked and accompanied her in playing music.
She could freely enter and exit his main hall in the Demonic Sect.
Everyone in the Demonic Sect knew that Xiao Ye doted on Gu Xiaosu to the core.
He would take her out to play in mortal areas, enjoying lantern festivals and playing with fans like an ordinary couple.
Xiao Ye retrieved a Holy Lotus immortal grass from the extremely cold abyss.
At that time, the Demonic Sect was covered in white snow as winter set in.
Gu Xiaosu saw Xiao Ye walk step by step towards her, presenting her with the Holy Lotus radiating spiritual energy.
"Wife, this Holy Lotus can help you break through realms, and your body will be completely healed."
He smiled joyfully, though his body was covered by the heavy snow.
Gu Xiaosu's eyes instantly blurred; she knew Xiao Ye had tirelessly searched for the Holy Lotus.
Her heart completely melted.
"I made you a garment."
Xiao Ye happily took the clothes Gu Xiaosu had made, smiling broadly and expressing his satisfaction.
He looked at them with evident fondness.
"Wife is truly wonderful."
Xiao Ye moved closer to Gu Xiaosu and kissed her.
Gu Xiaosu's delicate body trembled, her face flushing with embarrassment.
Over the three years, her anticipation for her sect had turned into profound disappointment; only Xiao Ye brought her joy every day.
"Husband, quickly come inside."
…
Outside the vision.
A dazed look appeared on Gu Xiaosu's pale, beautiful face. She looked at the memories, seeing no progression in the story.
She truly considered Xiao Ye her husband!
She had completely melted under his tenderness.
How could this be?
Why hadn't her sect come to save her…
Gu Xiaosu's gaze shifted to Xiao Ye, seeing him coldly rise from his throne.
As he was about to lead Gu Feng and others out, Gu Xiaosu suppressed her surging emotions, "What happened next?"
Xiao Ye's footsteps did not falter, leaving Gu Xiaosu alone in the grand hall.
"Where are you going…"
Gu Xiaosu pleaded frantically at this moment, having lost her initial stubbornness.
She wanted to find Xiao Ye and ask him clearly why this memory did not exist in her mind!