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

Upon learning that Liu Qingqing's mother was on the brink of death, Gu Changge wasted no time and first returned to his sect.

He went to the Sword Sect Treasure Vault, and after explaining the general situation, the Honorary Supreme in charge of the vault hastily prepared many elixirs for him, stuffing more than a dozen jade bottles into his arms, regardless of whether they were useful or not.

After taking the elixirs, he simply expressed his thanks and hurriedly set out.

With his current speed at the Sage Realm, traveling from the Central State to the Northern Domain was even faster than a flying boat.

It would take at most half a day to arrive!

On the way back, Gu Changge took out the Communication Jade Token and sent a message to his wife Qingqing, inquiring about the situation.

But he didn't receive a reply for a long time.

Not until several hours later, when he had already set foot in the Northern Domain and was heading back towards Qingzhou,

did he finally receive a message:

[I am waiting for you at the Liu Family.]

It was just a simple sentence, without any information related to her mother, Zhao Ling.

Upon seeing this message, Gu Changge couldn't help but furrow his brows slightly, with an ominous feeling in his heart.

Immediately, his speed increased once again, causing ripples in the space wherever he passed.

Before long, he had already set foot on the land of Qingzhou. The Liu Family had been friendly with his Gu Family for generations, so he was familiar with the location of the Liu family's main estate, having visited once when he got married.

Soon, his figure appeared in the sky above the Liu family residence.

His aura at the Sage Realm was not concealed in the slightest, and the many experts of the Liu Family immediately sensed a presence that filled them with dread, looking up in unison.

"Is that... the Young Master Gu?"

"It can't be wrong. It is indeed the Young Master Gu. To think that the Young Master would personally return from the Central State."

"Ah... but of course, given such a significant matter, it can only be said that the Young Master still keeps Qingqing in his heart."

Soon, the Liu family's experts were rising into the air to greet Gu Changge with clasped hands.

"Greetings to the Young Master Gu."

Due to the closeness between the two families, they did not address him as Saint Heir, but still called him Young Master.

"How is my wife..."

Gu Changge raised his hand slightly to indicate, although the highest among these Liu Family experts was only at the Eighth Grade Heavenly Gate Realm, and the others at the highest were at the Seventh Grade Infinite Realm, he still gave them enough face.

But he had no time to worry about these matters at that moment.

Seeing the white lanterns hanging around the Liu family residence and the strange atmosphere, he realized he had arrived too late...

"In response to the Young Master, Qingqing she... is actually doing alright."

"This must be a significant blow to her, but this girl has a resolute nature, she seems very calm."

"She is currently keeping vigil over her mother's spirit in the hall, would the Young Master like her to come over?"

The head of the Liu family, the only Eighth Grade Heavenly Gate Realm expert present, replied respectfully.

By seniority, Gu Changge should call him Uncle, but since strength is respected above all, he dared not presume.

This Young Master Gu was now at the Sage Realm, and his Liu family did not even have a Sage Realm Ancestor in residence!

Not to mention he was now the foremost Saint Heir of the Sword Sect in Central State, that status was enough to make any force in the Four Domains bow their heads.

"I'll go by myself."

Gu Changge shook his head and, after speaking, ignored the others. After detecting his wife's presence with his Divine Sense, he directly descended towards the hall.

Standing at the entrance of the hall, he could already see the scene inside.

A plain coffin was placed in the hall, with a memorial tablet in front of it.

On both sides, several young maidservants were silently weeping, constantly placing paper-made offerings into a brazier.

Liu Qingqing was quietly kneeling in the center, her back facing Gu Changge.

She had not even noticed his arrival.

Clearly, she was not as calm as those in the Liu family had said, otherwise, with her current Mid-Stage Seventh Grade Infinite Realm, how could she not have detected Gu Changge's arrival?

Gu Changge stepped inside, walking until he reached his wife's side.

The somewhat heavy sunlight shone on him, casting a shadow in front of Liu Qingqing.

Only then did she sense someone, instinctively turning her head to look.

Upon realizing who was standing behind her, Liu Qingqing was initially stunned.

"I'm sorry..."

"I came too late."

Seeing her calm demeanor, Gu Changge squatted down, embracing her and gently patting her back.

These simple words reached her ears, and she could no longer suppress the sorrow in her heart.

She bit her lip hard, and her eyes immediately filled with mist.

Before she could speak, large tears slid down her pale cheeks, falling onto his shoulder.

Gu Changge said nothing, only holding her gently. With a thought, he erected a barrier of isolation.

The Liu family experts who had followed him stood at the hall entrance. Seeing the barrier, they could only stop and wait quietly.

After half an hour, the barrier dissipated.

Inside, everything was normal. Liu Qingqing was no longer kneeling in the center but sitting on a mat beside Gu Changge, her eyes slightly red, clearly having just vented her grief.

"Wife..."

Gu Changge was just about to speak when she shook her head and interrupted him: "Husband, there's no need to say more. I have long known my mother's condition. When everyone opposed my marriage to you, only my mother supported me. She said at the time that her only regret and guilt in this life was towards you and your parents. Seeing us married, she felt content."

"I just didn't expect this day to come so quickly..."