Mastery Achieved... It's Now 2-01

The second day.

Early morning.

Inside the Gu family courtyard.

"This should be a good place to test it, right?"

Gu Yan stopped in front of a large tree. He looked at his fist, then at the tree.

His eyes gleamed with anticipation.

The most direct way to test whether the [Cosmic Pure Love Technique] actually worked was undoubtedly to do this.

That's right, after days of effort, Gu Yan finally had enough points to exchange for the [Cosmic Pure Love Technique].

And following last night's exchange,

He felt as if something had changed in his body. For example, when he woke up this morning, he found his mental state improved.

His skin had also gotten better, but he couldn't quite put his finger on other changes.

Surely the effects of this technique couldn't just be limited to physical fitness?

That would be laughable.

With the firm belief that [It absolutely can't just be a fitness technique], Gu Yan came to the courtyard.

He placed his palm on the tree and closed his eyes.

According to the system, the Cosmic Pure Love Technique operates automatically 24 hours a day.

As long as one performs acts of pure love, it will stimulate pure love energy.

This would allow Gu Yan to continuously grow stronger.

Moreover, these acts of pure love were cumulative.

In other words, the pure love acts he had done before had already created a lot of pure love energy for him, thus strengthening his body!

So at this moment...

Destroying such a small tree should be no problem for him!

Whoosh~

A gentle breeze blew, making his clothes flutter.

Gu Yan felt as if there was a vibrant force surging within his body, enveloping him completely.

Here it comes! This is it! The effect of the Cosmic Pure Love Technique!?!

Gu Yan's heart stirred slightly. Could it be that something big was about to happen?

Now's the time!

Gu Yan opened his eyes and pressed hard against the tree: "Ha!"

And then!!!!

Nothing happened.

The tree remained completely unscathed.

"?"

Gu Yan slowly raised a question mark.

He frowned at the tree. What's going on?

How could such a small tree be so sturdy?

Slap! Slap!

Refusing to believe it, he slapped the tree hard.

As a result, the tree remained exactly the same.

"What's happening?"

"Didn't I cultivate the Cosmic Pure Love Technique?"

Isn't the cosmos powerful? Isn't pure love powerful?

How come when you put the two together, there's no reaction at all?

Gu Yan was shocked, his expression becoming a bit stiff.

What's going on? Why did he feel like his strength hadn't changed at all?

Just then,

The system's prompt also arrived.

[Hello, host. The Cosmic Pure Love Technique, as the name suggests, is a technique that only activates for pure love.]

[The host's tree-hitting behavior does not count as pure love.]

?

This question mark doesn't mean I have a problem, it means you have a problem.

"What kind of technique is this! Doesn't this mean all my beautiful dreams of flying through the sky and burrowing through the earth are gone?"

Gu Yan grumbled. He had originally thought that with the system, he had stepped one foot into the world of cultivation.

He could directly exchange for those cultivation techniques from novels.

As they say, while all the martial artists in the world are learning ancient martial arts, only he would be cultivating immortality.

But the system's words had directly shattered his beautiful dream.

"Ah, forget it, forget it."

"It's not bad if I can use it to protect Qingqiu."

Gu Yan wasn't too disappointed, but then he had another thought.

Wait a minute!

According to the original story, Leng Qingqiu's martial prowess would eventually stand at the pinnacle of the world.

Such a strong woman, why would she need his protection?

On the contrary, he needs to figure out how to protect himself well before Leng Qingqiu fully develops!

Thinking of this, Gu Yan sighed.

Damn, what kind of situation is this? Will he become the weakest transmigrator in history?

Is it possible that this Cosmic Pure Love Technique has no other effects except being useful when protecting the object of pure love?

Gu Yan shook his head.

But what he didn't notice,

Or rather, what no one in this world could notice was,

His entire body was wrapped in a layer of pink light.

It's just that Gu Yan couldn't see this light, nor did he know what effect it had.

Inside the house.

Gu Tianming and Su Murong looked at Gu Yan punching the tree in the courtyard as if they had seen a ghost.

The two looked at each other in bewilderment: "Has this kid gone mad? Punching a tree with bare hands early in the morning?"

"This... could it be some kind of fitness method?"

........

.........

At the Leng Family home.

Leng Ling'er, wearing pajamas, was brushing her teeth drowsily in front of the sink.

Because her sister had given her extra math lessons last night, she had gone to bed very late.

"Good morning, Ling'er. Did you stay up late last night? You're already a high school senior, you shouldn't be staying up all night reading romance novels."

Gu Yan passed behind Leng Ling'er carrying a bag of vegetables.

"Oh, brother-in-law, good morning."

Leng Ling'er responded reflexively while brushing her teeth.

Brush brush brush.

But suddenly, her gaze froze, all sleepiness vanishing as she quickly turned to look, just catching a glimpse of Gu Yan's back.

"You! You small fry Gu!"

Leng Ling'er shouted in shock.

It's not big brother, how come you're here so early in the morning?

Leng Ling'er didn't even care about brushing her teeth anymore, she ran straight to the kitchen.

As soon as she arrived, she saw Gu Yan busy doing something at the sink.

"Hey! Small fry Gu! What are you doing?"

Leng Ling'er shouted and moved closer.

Gu Yan was washing preserved eggs while glancing at Leng Ling'er.

She was wearing loose pink bunny pajamas, her blonde hair messily framing her face, her brows slightly furrowed.

She seemed very displeased to see him.

This brat, she was eating so happily last night.

Gu Yan pursed his lips, turned his head to continue processing the ingredients, and said, "Making breakfast. We're having preserved egg and lean pork porridge this morning."

"Oh, for a small fry, you sure can do everything!"

"Add extra meat to my portion."

Hearing this, Leng Ling'er's eyes lit up. She nodded happily, feeling hungry already.

Uh... wait!

She was supposed to be driving Gu Yan away!

"Got it, kid. Now go brush your teeth and wash your face. You still have foam around your mouth. Can't you be more like a girl?"

Gu Yan said while pulling out a tissue and handing it to Leng Ling'er.

Leng Ling'er looked at the wet tissue in front of her, then looked up at Gu Yan.

She was momentarily stunned, then snatched it away, saying in a flustered tone, "Who! Who are you calling a kid? I'm already 18 years old, you know! I'm an adult!"

"Hmph! Goodbye, small fry Gu! Bleh bleh bleh! I'm going to tell my sister!"

Leng Ling'er said as she ran out of the kitchen.

"This kid."

Gu Yan shook his head helplessly.

But suddenly,

A scene flashed through his mind.

[That thin figure lay in a pool of blood, while a woman with her eyes covered in cloth ran over in terror from afar.]

["Sister... use my heart's blood to help you..."]

["Actually... I know... this can restore your eyesight..."]

["I'm sorry... I shouldn't have provoked them... I'm sorry..."]

["Ling'er!!"]

".........."

Gu Yan's gaze sharpened.

Then he went back to washing the preserved eggs as if nothing had happened.

But as he washed, that scene kept flashing through his mind.

This was from the personal side story about Leng Ling'er in the original novel.

It was just this one paragraph, but it contained a lot of information.

Gu Yan hadn't paid much attention to this information when he read the book in his previous life.

But for some reason, just now, after seeing Leng Ling'er, this scene flashed through his mind.

What's going on?

Is this a function brought by the system?

If he remembered correctly, this paragraph was indeed Leng Ling'er's ending.

Heart's blood... restored eyesight... provoked...

Hiss! Wait a minute!

Gu Yan drew in a sharp breath. He seemed to understand why Leng Qingqiu would become the final villain.

It seemed everything could be explained now!

If that's the case, then for a long time to come, he must keep an eye on Leng Ling'er.

Not for any other reason, but to prevent the future tragedy!

He wanted Leng Qingqiu to continue being the final boss, but he never thought it would be through sacrificing her family!

"No, I must prevent this tragedy."

A glimmer of determination shone in Gu Yan's eyes.

He turned to look at the points balance on the panel, with 13 points remaining.

13 points, huh...

Gu Yan pondered. Even with more points, he couldn't cultivate other miscellaneous techniques.

But that didn't mean he couldn't purchase combat skills.

So, just in case.

"System, to prevent my sister-in-law from going down the wrong path, exchange all my points for combat techniques, combat skills, and combat experience to enhance my fighting ability!"

[To save your sister-in-law and prevent your pure love interest from breaking down, this is indeed a matter of pure love.]

[You! This system is very pleased!]

[13 points deducted! Successfully exchanged for God-level combat techniques and God-level combat experience!]

Hearing the system's prompt, Gu Yan breathed a sigh of relief.

With Old Gao by his side, plus his own combat skills, having more trump cards gave him more confidence.

It would be easier to handle unexpected situations in the future.

"Alright, now let's make some porridge."

...........

..........

Time ticked by, minute by minute.

Upstairs.

In the study.

Leng Qingqiu was browsing through some books.

Suddenly.

She seemed to hear some kind of movement.

The corner of her mouth curled up slightly, but she quickly suppressed it.

Then she turned her head towards the study door and said flatly, "I don't recall inviting you here."

Hearing this, Gu Yan's lips curled into a slight smile. Somehow, listening to Qingqiu's tone, he didn't feel discouraged at all.

Instead, he found it even more addictive. So he walked forward, crouched down, and reached out to smooth Leng Qingqiu's hair: "You didn't invite me, but if I remember correctly, I said before I left last night that you said it was fine."

"Besides, if I don't come, who's going to make breakfast for you two?"

"By the way, Qingqiu, how did you know it was me who came?"

Leng Qingqiu noticed Gu Yan's action, but she didn't resist. Instead, she said calmly, "The meaning of 'fine' can also be a refusal."

Although Leng Qingqiu wasn't averse to Gu Yan's arrival in her heart, and even felt a bit happy about it,

She wouldn't admit that she had been looking forward to Gu Yan coming: "As for how I knew it was you."

"It's because blind people have more sensitive other senses."

"And... combining the data of your weight, footsteps, and breathing rate from the previous two times you entered my room, any normal person should be able to calculate that it's you."

Gu Yan's eyes lit up as he listened, and he praised, "As expected of our Qingqiu, I can only say two words to you."

Leng Qingqiu had thought Gu Yan would feel a bit awkward or not know how to continue the conversation.

After all, in the past, whenever she opened her mouth, the atmosphere would turn cold, and they wouldn't know how to carry on the conversation.

"Which two words?"

"Holy shit!"

"......"

"Vulgar fellow."

Leng Qingqiu turned her head, indicating she didn't want to pay attention to this guy Gu Yan.

This caused Gu Yan to let out a series of strange cries.

However, in her heart, Leng Qingqiu smiled.

This guy was different from others.

Thinking this, in front of Gu Yan's eyes, Leng Qingqiu stood up and reached out her hand to Gu Yan, saying calmly, "Let's go, did you make century egg and lean meat porridge?"

This actually surprised Gu Yan: "You even know that!"

"Mm, I could calculate it."

"No way, right?"

"Mm, Ling'er ran up to tell me."

".....?!"

Gu Yan was shocked twice in a row. Wait, Leng Qingqiu, you can even make this kind of joke!

Leng Qingqiu's lips curled up slightly. Although she couldn't see Gu Yan's expression, it must be very amusing.

Just as she was about to speak.

She heard Gu Yan say, "Then, our great wife Qingqiu, do you know what I want to do next?"

Leng Qingqiu was slightly stunned, her mind starting to spin rapidly: "Do... do wha... Ah!"

Before she could finish her sentence, she felt her feet leave the ground, clearly feeling her legs and back being supported.

She! She was being lifted up by Gu Yan!

And in a princess carry style!

Leng Qingqiu was forced to lean against Gu Yan's chest, making her heart race. Her body started to struggle: "What are you doing, quick... quickly put me down, what if Ling'er sees us?"

Gu Yan naturally wouldn't let go, but instead held her tighter, chuckling, "I won't let go. Who told Qingqiu to tease me earlier?"

"You! How can you be so petty!"

When Leng Qingqiu heard this was the reason, she immediately became angry and swung her small fist towards Gu Yan's chest: "You rascal, put me down quickly!"

"I won't! I'm going to carry you to the dining table!"

"You! You... you even moved the chair to make me fall before..."

"Cough.. that.. that was an accident."

Seeing Leng Qingqiu lower her head and not wanting to speak anymore, Gu Yan quickly put her down and started apologizing and coaxing: "Qingqiu, I'm sorry, I was wrong, I was wrong."

However.

The next second.

Leng Qingqiu raised her head, the corner of her mouth revealing a taste of victory, and she held up two fingers: "Now it's two to one."

Two to one.

Gu Yan was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized. He shook his head with a laugh: "Hahaha, you.. haha...."

Hearing the laughter, Leng Qingqiu couldn't help but laugh too: "Now you know the price of bullying me, right?"

Hearing this, Gu Yan took Leng Qingqiu's hand and said with a smile, "I know, I know. I'm scared of you now. Let's go."

Leng Qingqiu pretended to struggle, but after just half a second, she acted as if she [really couldn't break free] and nodded: "Oh."