Chapter 249 - 118: Gu Xiangzhu: If I take the initiative to kiss him, then I won’t be passive anymore?

Chapter 249: Chapter 118: Gu Xiangzhu: If I take the initiative to kiss him, then I won’t be passive anymore?

"..."

Gu Xiangzhu’s head was buzzing a little. ’I was just asking casually, did you really learn it?’

’How long has it even been?’

She shook her head and said softly, "I went back to the sect’s Main Altar today. I didn’t find out anything, but there were signs of a cover-up. It looks like they are indeed hiding something from me."

Zhao Ci’s heart tightened slightly. "Has anything major happened within your sect recently?"

Gu Xiangzhu no longer hid it from him. "The Demon Monarch has returned!"

’It really is the Demon Monarch!’

"The Demon Monarch?"

Zhao Ci feigned surprise. "The one who nearly tore through the Imperial Palace on his own and killed my father the Emperor?"

"That’s right!"

"Where has he been all these years?"

"I don’t know."

"What did he come back for?"

"I don’t know. I haven’t even seen him."

Gu Xiangzhu gave Zhao Ci a general account of the Demon Monarch’s return, only skipping over details that involved the Demon Sect’s confidential secrets.

Zhao Ci had a revelation. This was the first time he’d heard inside information about the Demon Monarch. ’So he’s been gone for that long.’

’Since he’s already returned, why hasn’t he shown himself?’

’Could it really be as Gu Xiangzhu guessed? Is it because his power was greatly diminished, and he doesn’t want to be targeted?’

’But if his power really is crippled, shouldn’t he be seeking shelter with his subordinates as soon as possible?’

He thought for a moment. "You think that darn Demon Monarch could have been reincarnated or something? Lived a second life?"

"Not likely!"

Gu Xiangzhu shook her head. "I’ve learned all the advanced demonic cultivation techniques in the sect, and I’ve never heard of magic as miraculous as reincarnation.

"Besides, the Demon Monarch’s Celestial Demon Body Refining Secret Technique had already reached grand completion. No matter how grievous the wounds to his physical body, it was impossible for them not to heal, given enough time.

"Although he had been surpassed by Xiang Tiange at the time, and his Primordial Spirit was severely wounded, he was still at least the second-strongest expert in the Great Yu. There’s no reason he would abandon his own physical body.

"Unless..."

Zhao Ci’s expression tightened slightly. "Unless what?"

Gu Xiangzhu looked quite serious. "Unless he wants to make another breakthrough with his physical body!"

"How?"

"By possessing you!"

"..."

"If that’s the case, it would explain why Huangfu Song is so drained. This kind of complete possession is extremely mentally taxing. The Demon Monarch’s Primordial Spirit hasn’t recovered yet, so he needs Huangfu Song to heal him."

"But..."

Zhao Ci grimaced. "For the past few days, I’ve had this feeling someone is watching me. I keep thinking one of my Civilian Mansion Officials has already been possessed."

Gu Xiangzhu pondered for a moment. "Perhaps... they’re observing the Demon Monarch’s future physical body for him."

Zhao Ci: "..."

’This is bad!’

’I’m so scared.’

’Although something about this still feels a little off.’

’But I’ll freak out first and ask questions later.’

Seeing his worried expression, Gu Xiangzhu smiled comfortingly. "You don’t need to worry too much. The strength of your physical body comes from a supreme Physical Cultivation Technique like the Emperor’s Extreme Body Refining Technique, but it’s actually extremely profound. It’s very difficult for an outsider to even begin learning it.

"Besides, you haven’t even refined your bones yet.

"Even if they wanted to possess you, they would wait until after your Physical Body Divine Treasure is opened.

"And even when that time comes, you don’t need to be too concerned.

"Just crush the warm jade I gave you and hold on until I arrive.

"Don’t be like last time..."

At this, her tone became slightly indignant.

Zhao Ci was a bit embarrassed. "Last time was mainly because..."

"No more explanations. If you make a mistake, you must accept the punishment!"

"Huh?"

Zhao Ci fell back as she pushed him onto the bed.

Then, his wrists were pinned to either side by her slender hands.

She leaned down over him.

Strands of her black hair cascaded down like willow branches, occasionally brushing against his face, sending a tickle from his cheek straight to his heart.

"You..."

Zhao Ci was flabbergasted. He never expected her to suddenly pull a move like this.

Their noses were now less than a finger’s width apart.

He could even feel Gu Xiangzhu’s faintly fragrant breath.

’This "auntie’s" face is just too gorgeous. Even from this "death angle," she’s breathtakingly beautiful.’

’I can’t take it anymore!’

Gu Xiangzhu asked with a light laugh, "Your heart is beating so fast. Are you afraid of your punishment?"

’I’m a little clumsy at this, but it doesn’t seem so hard.’

Zhao Ci: "..."

’Even though your act is clumsy...’

’The damage it does is still immense.’

His voice turned husky. "Good sister, punish me. Punish me to death!"

With that, he closed his eyes.

’It’s not illegal if you go against the boy’s will!’

’Come on!’

’You female beast!’

Gu Xiangzhu: "..."