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

"Even though I was prepared for this moment, it's still hard to accept..."

Liu Qingqing whispered with her head lowered, then suddenly looked up, her reddened eyes staring intently into his and said, "From now on... the only family I have in this world is my husband."

Hearing her words, Gu Changge felt a pang of sympathy, gently tucking her stray hair behind her ear, and softly said, "As long as I am here, no one in this world can harm you in the slightest, my wife."

Liu Qingqing didn't speak, only pursing her lips and nodding slightly.

The Liu Family experts outside saw this and didn't dare approach, leaving only one person to watch over, in case this Young Master Gu had any instructions and couldn't find anyone.

Half a month passed in a flash.

After Zhao Ling and her husband were buried together in the Liu Family's ancestral tomb, Gu Changge spent some more time in the Northern Domain with Qingqing.

Wang Yue, upon receiving the news, hurriedly came to the Liu Family, but left reluctantly after only two days, as she had many affairs to handle as the Empress in the Northern Domain Imperial City.

This period had wearied her a bit, so she planned to head to the Central State in another half year.

"Husband."

"Let's go to the Central State."

This day, Liu Qingqing, whose condition had visibly improved, spoke suddenly in the Liu Family garden pavilion.

"Alright, does my wife need to prepare anything else?"

Gu Changge naturally had no objections; though they returned because of Qingqing's mother's sudden passing, he originally planned to take her to the Sword Sect for cultivation after reaching the Sage Realm.

"I must return to the Heavenly Cold Sect once more."

"After all, I should inform Master." Liu Qingqing said softly.

Gu Changge nodded slightly and said, "That is necessary."

Under the respectful send-off of the Liu Family experts, Gu Changge promptly set off in the direction of Wuzhou, where the Heavenly Cold Sect was located.

This time, he didn't return to the Gu Family, to avoid causing a commotion upon the return of this Young Master Gu.

Soon, the two arrived at the boundary of Wuzhou, in front of the Heavenly Cold Sect's mountain gate.

The gate was guarded by a few new disciples, who quickly and respectfully greeted Liu Qingqing upon seeing her, "Greetings, Saintess!"

However, they couldn't help but be stunned when they saw a man beside the Saintess.

This Saintess usually had an aloof demeanor, never interacting with men.

Suddenly, they realized something.

When joining the sect, they heard that the Saintess was the Daoist Couple of the legendary Young Master of the Gu Family.

It seems this young man... is he the Saint Heir Gu!?

Unfortunately, by the time they reacted, the two figures had vanished from the mountain gate.

One of them regrettably stomped his foot, "I've always wanted to see the Saint Heir Gu, and today I finally did, but I didn't react in time!"

The others sighed wistfully as well.

Now, the name Gu Changge is known everywhere in the Northern Domain, and can be said to be the goal and idol of almost all cultivators!

There has never been a legend like Gu Changge in the Northern Domain since ancient times!

To be able to join a Holy Land in the Central State was already enough to make people from the Four Domains envious, let alone being the foremost Saint Heir of that land, and in less than ten years becoming a Sage Realm Great Power!

In the entire Northern Domain, you couldn't even find a single ancestor who could match him!

...

Inside the main hall of the Heavenly Cold Sect.

Wan Shan Taoist wasn't too surprised upon hearing Liu Qingqing say she wanted to go to the Central State for cultivation.

Instead, he looked at Gu Changge, who was already a Sage Realm Great Power, with a complex gaze.

The elders of the Heavenly Cold Sect standing by also looked at Gu Changge with eyes full of awe.

Especially the Sixth Elder of the Heavenly Cold Sect, who remembered when he first saw Gu Changge at the Gu Family, he himself was at the Mid-Stage Eighth Grade Heavenly Gate Realm, while the other was considered a talentless individual unable to cultivate.

But now?

In less than ten years, he was still at the Mid-Stage Eighth Grade Heavenly Gate Realm, whereas the other had become the renowned Saint Heir, leading the Sage Realm Great Powers and renowned in the Central State!

At that moment, everyone felt a sense of daze.

"Go ahead."

"Continuing to stay in the sect would only hinder your talent."

"With Saint Heir Gu in the Central State, I'm not worried you'll suffer any grievance."

"Of course, if you ever face difficulties over there, the Heavenly Cold Sect will always be your home."

After a moment of silence, Wan Shan Taoist sighed deeply and said.

"I'm sorry, the sect has clearly provided the disciple with so many Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures and assistance."

"And now the disciple is..."

Liu Qingqing spoke with some guilt, lowering her head.

But before she could finish, Wan Shan Taoist interrupted, "No need to think that way, even if you go to the Central State, you are still the Saintess of the Heavenly Cold Sect and my disciple. If the sect ever faces trouble, we might need to seek your help, and I hope then you'll lend a hand..."

"Rest assured, Master, if the Heavenly Cold Sect ever needs it, this disciple will definitely do her utmost!" Liu Qingqing nodded decisively in agreement.

Gu Changge also slightly cupped his hands on the side, expressing his stance, "The Gu Family is also willing to maintain a lasting friendship with the Heavenly Cold Sect. If the Heavenly Cold Sect faces difficulties, the Gu Family will certainly come to its aid."

"Then this old man sincerely thanks the Saint Heir Gu!"

Hearing his words, Wan Shan Taoist rose and cupped his hands in thanks.

Towards Gu Changge, he dared not address himself as "this seat."

His only advantage was his seniority.

In terms of strength, Gu Changge could suppress all the Heavenly Cold Sect experts in the hall with mere pressure alone.

"When do you plan to set out?"

"The sect will prepare some items for you..."

Wan Shan Taoist knew that Liu Qingqing's journey to the Central State couldn't be altered and felt rather calm about it.

"No need for the trouble."

"We returned to inform Master and the sect."

"If there is nothing else the disciple needs to know, the disciple intends to depart today with my husband towards the Sword Sect in the Central State."

Liu Qingqing shook her head while cupping her hands.

"So soon?"

"Well... a change of place might indeed change your state of mind."

Wan Shan Taoist was a bit surprised, but recalling the recent events his disciple experienced, he nodded in acknowledgment.

Soon, under the respectful send-off of many Heavenly Cold Sect elders, the two transformed into a Tunneling Light heading towards the Central State.

At the mountain gate, many Heavenly Cold Sect disciples watched the departing Tunneling Light with eyes full of admiration and awe.

"I didn't expect the Saint Heir Gu to be so handsome."

"No wonder the Saintess never paid attention to other brothers, if I had such a Daoist Couple, my eyes wouldn't have room for others either."

"Senior Sister Liu truly is fortunate... now she can accompany her Daoist Couple to the Central State Holy Land for cultivation. With Saint Heir Gu's status in the Holy Land, Senior Sister Liu's treatment surely won't be poor."

"Maybe next time we meet, Senior Sister Liu might already be an Eighth or even Ninth Grade Great Power!"

Many Heavenly Cold Sect disciples marveled, with Zhu Qin among them, looking at the distant Tunneling Light with nothing but envy left in her heart...

The Sixth Elder of the Heavenly Cold Sect stroked his beard and sighed, "Fortunately, the Saintess didn't listen to us old folks back then; otherwise, we would be utterly guilty!"

The other elders, hearing this, nodded in agreement with mixed feelings.

Back then, the entire sect opposed Qingqing's marriage to that Young Master of the Gu Family; when she went to the Gu Family, everyone thought she was going to annul the marriage.

Who would've thought, upon reaching the Gu Family, Qingqing expressed her intention to marry him, astonishing everyone.

Looking back now, they nearly ruined the Saintess's opportunity and cut off the Heavenly Cold Sect's lifeline!

It's unimaginable what kind of retaliation they might face from the now mighty Gu Family, if they had forcibly annulled the marriage back then.

Even if Gu Changge himself was magnanimous enough not to retaliate, the sheer fanatical admiration the Gu Family has for him as the Young Master would make recalling those events a disaster for the Heavenly Cold Sect!

Gu Changge and Liu Qingqing faced no further incidents on their journey.

With a Sage Realm cultivator leading the way, they arrived at the boundaries of the Central State within half a day.

As soon as they stepped into the Central State, Liu Qingqing felt the vast difference in spiritual energy, even the rules of heaven and earth seemed more complete and clear!

No wonder it's said the Central State is the ultimate destination for cultivators, seeing it for oneself proves there's no exaggeration!