Chapter Four: A Naturally Alluring Form

How could this be? How could he possibly be a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator?

Ye Qingqing’s face turned ashen, utterly unable to accept this reality.

Born into an ancient cultivation family, she had been training since she could remember. After fifteen years, she had only reached the sixth layer of Qi Refinement.

Even the geniuses from other families were at most one or two realms ahead of her.

Those who could reach Foundation Establishment stage before thirty were as rare as phoenix feathers.

How could he have advanced so quickly? And managed to keep it hidden so well?!

Compared to Ye Qingqing’s expression, Ye Manman’s eyes narrowed into crescent moons with a smile.

She had thought she was about to become a sacrificial pawn in the engagement, but instead, she had stumbled upon a treasure!

“Brother Liuyun, you’re amazing~”

Her granddaughter’s admiring tone snapped Ye Xifu back to his senses.

He was both shocked and relieved by Gu Liuyun’s strength.

After all, both benefactors were late Foundation Establishment stage powerhouses; how could their son be an ordinary cultivator?

He reached out and tapped Gu Liuyun on the shoulder, scolding with a smile, “You little rascal, you’re clearly capable of cultivating, so why did you keep it hidden from this old man?”

Gu Liuyun gave an embarrassed chuckle and explained, “Because my parents disappeared suddenly, I feared they might have encountered enemies, so I kept some things to myself.”

“I didn’t intend to hide it from you, but Ye Qingqing looked down on me, which made me a little upset, so I never mentioned it.”

Hearing this, Ye Qingqing rolled her eyes in fury.

If he had revealed his realm earlier, how could she have looked down on him?

“All right, all right.”

Ye Xifu patted Gu Liuyun’s shoulder approvingly. “Heroes emerge in their youth. With your current cultivation, as long as you avoid those few old monsters, you can easily make a name for yourself in the city.”

“With this, I won’t have to worry about Manman’s safety during the secret realm expedition.”

“So, Grandpa Ye agrees to give me the spot.”

Ye Xifu spread his hands. “Isn’t that obvious?”

Hearing this, Ye Manman beamed with joy.

But Ye Qingqing could not smile.

Ye Manman had effortlessly gained a Foundation Establishment stage fiancé and secured a secret realm spot. With one hand gaining and the other losing, Grandpa might soon hand over the family affairs to the second branch!

“Grandpa!”

Ye Qingqing grabbed Ye Xifu’s sleeve tightly, pleading, “Grandpa, please give the spot to me. Manman is only at the fifth layer of Qi Refinement and has less talent than I do.”

“Giving it to her would be a waste!”

“That’s impossible.”

Ye Xifu refused firmly. To him, Ye Manman was not just his granddaughter but also crucial for maintaining the relationship between the Ye family and Gu Liuyun.

The favor of a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator was far more important than any trivial quota!

“Missed opportunities are gone forever. If you want the spot, your branch can use its own funds to buy it from another family. I don’t have any extras to give you!”

Ye Qingqing felt her heart bleed at these words.

A secret realm spot usually cost over a hundred million.

If there were no opportunities inside the secret realm, that money would be wasted.

Her expression faltered as her gaze drifted back to Gu Liuyun.

“Brother Liuyun, I was wrong before, but I don’t truly look down on you... it’s just that—”

“Stop.”

Gu Liuyun interrupted coldly with a smirk, pulling Ye Manman into his arms.

“It’s too late to regret now. Besides, I find your sister much more likeable.”

Ye Qingqing’s words caught in her throat, her face darkening.

“Enough. The matter is settled.”

Ye Xifu sealed the decision and called for the steward. “Prepare a room. Before the secret realm opens, Little Gu will stay here.”

“Grandpa, why prepare a room?”

Ye Manman clung to Gu Liuyun without letting go, flashing a charming smile. “Since I’m going to marry Brother Liuyun, he might as well stay in my room.”

After saying this, Ye Manman deliberately glanced at Ye Qingqing.

She acted this way to guard against Ye Qingqing, fully aware how coveted Foundation Establishment stage cultivators were.

Ye Qingqing gritted her teeth, cursing Ye Manman in her heart as a sly vixen.

Ye Xifu was delighted by his granddaughter’s ‘thoughtfulness’.

“Fine, fine, then I won’t interfere.”

“Yay!”

Ye Manman, like a clingy little fox, pulled Gu Liuyun upstairs. “Brother Liuyun, let me show you my room!”

As they ascended the solid wood stairs, Gu Liuyun glanced back at Ye Qingqing’s unwilling expression and couldn’t help but curl his lips in mockery.

After all the twisting and turning today, wasn’t it just to see this look?

Why pretend anymore?

“Brother Liuyun, you’re really amazing, reaching Foundation Establishment at only twenty.”

Ye Manman was sweet in appearance, her voice also sugary and generous, never once removing Gu Liuyun’s arm from her chest.

Her every step, every rub and brush hinted at subtle schemes.

Gu Liuyun smiled, lifting her delicate chin.

“No need to act like that in private, right?”

Ye Qingqing’s eyes flickered with surprise as she blinked her moist eyes, feigning ignorance. “Brother Liuyun, what do you mean? I don’t understand.”

Gu Liuyun narrowed his eyes and snapped his fingers.

A ripple appeared in the surrounding space. Ye Manman’s brow twitched in pain, and she staggered backward a few steps.

The charm he had cast on Gu Liuyun instantly lost effect.

Her innocent expression quietly faded, replaced by eyes full of seductive allure.

“You... you actually discovered it.”

Ye Manman’s face remained unchanged, but her aura transformed drastically.

Her once naive features seemed rearranged, exuding purity intertwined with desire.

Gu Liuyun circled her with interest. Unexpectedly, in this world, he had encountered a naturally beguiling female cultivator.

A born charm body was a rare constitution.

Women with such a body possessed a spiritual innate ability to charm others unconsciously.

These cultivators generally didn’t advance far in cultivation but were highly sought after and often abducted by sect elders to be kept in inner quarters as mere playthings.

“You revealed your charm the moment you appeared. Seems that secret realm spot is very important to you.”

Gu Liuyun spoke leisurely.

Ye Manman bit her lip slightly, uneasy, and hurried to explain, “The secret realm spot is very important... but so is repaying Grandpa’s lifesaving kindness.”

She worried Gu Liuyun might think she was using him and grow disgusted.

“Is that the truth?”

Gu Liuyun’s lips curled up as he cupped her face.

Ye Manman leaned in, placing her small hands on his chest. “Of course it’s true. Brother Liuyun, if you don’t believe me, you can ask me to do anything...”

Her enchanting eyes and the faint fragrance in her hair were intoxicating.

“You’re really bold.”

Gu Liuyun’s hand left her cheek and toyed with a strand of her dark hair.

Seeing no resistance, Ye Manman hooked her hand around his belt, laughing coquettishly as she led him into the room. Passionately, she pressed her lips to his.

Her lips were warm, shy, and awkward as they brushed against Gu Liuyun’s face.

“A born charm body, truly a little demon...” Gu Liuyun flipped over and quickly took charge.

“Be my woman. From now on, I’ll protect you.”

Soon, the sound of tearing clothes filled the room.

On the soft bed, Ye Manman sang sweetly like a nightingale, her flushed face full of charm as she responded eagerly to Gu Liuyun.

Really, if only she had known he preferred a bit of allure, she wouldn’t have pretended to be such a pure and obedient girl!