Chapter 157 - Chapter 157: 157 It’s not what you think (1/2)

Chapter 157: 157 It’s not what you think

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In a flash, two days had passed.

On Dragon Gate Island, in the center of the island, there was a massive pond in front of a waterfall.

On the shore, there was a smooth giant rock on which Gu Yang was sitting cross-legged. As he breathed, the phantom phoenix above his head became more and more substantial, the brightness in its slender eyes ever increasing.

After several cycles of cultivating, it was time for him to end his session and the phantom phoenix above his head disappeared.

Gu Yang opened his eyes. He could feel that something inside him had altered, making it easier for him to control his True Essence.

“Is it because of the Phoenix’s gallbladder?”

When he gets back, he needs to ask Lily what exactly is that Phoenix’s gall.

It was rather worrisome to think about the drop of blood that had been injected into him.

The old man didn’t seem to have any malicious intent, but he still needed to figure out what that thing was and if there were any side effects.

Next, Gu Yang looked at the gigantic, round white cocoon in front of him, which was actually transformed by Pei Qianlan.

That day, a thick mist spouted from her mouth and nose, quickly enveloping her completely and gradually thickening until it solidified into this form.

All Gu Yang could do was stand guard next to her, a watch that had now lasted two days.n

Through other means, he can continuously monitor her vital signs.

Pei Qianlan’s vital signs were becoming weaker and weaker, as if she had entered a hibernation state, fostering some strange metamorphosis inside her.

Gu Yang could feel that her vitality was steadily growing stronger.

Apparently, she had gained enormous benefits from the ordeal.

At that moment, a pure white light inside the cocoon started to brighten as Pei Qianlan’s power began to awaken.

“Brother Gu—”

Suddenly, a voice echoed through the sky from far away.

“Brother Gu!”

At first, the voice was distant but by the second call, it was already at Dragon Gate Island, moving at an extreme speed.

Pop!

The cocoon in front of Gu Yang opened up, revealing Pei Qianlan inside. Her clothing didn’t exist anymore, covered no longer by a stitch of fabric, her hands clung to her chest and embarrassment prevented her from raising her head.

Damn it!

He could hear the whooshing sound of the person approaching; he swiftly removed his outer garment and draped it over Pei Qianlan.

“Brother Gu—”

A figure landed on the ground. It was King Jinghai, who, upon seeing the scene before him froze, his voice abruptly cut off.

Pei Qianlan recognized the man by his voice; her face turned deathly white from the shame and embarrassment, making her wish the ground would swallow her whole.

Gu Yang prided himself on his thick skin, but even he was embarrassed to such an extent that he wished he could bury his foot in the ground.

“King Wuda, listen—it’s not what ” He tried to explain.

King Jinghai turned away, saying, “Such is the great desire of human relationships, and I, as your elder, can understand. But Brother Gu, hear me now. I have always regarded Qianlan as my own daughter. If you dare to hurt her in the future, I will not let you off.”

With that, he took off into the sky and disappeared over the horizon.

He came and left quickly.

It really isn’t what you think.

Gu Yang felt as though an iron pot had fallen from the sky onto him. The worst part was that he was unable to explain. Anyone who saw the scene would mistake it for something else.

He won’t be able to face King Jinghai ever again.

He had solemnly vowed that he didn’t have feelings for Pei Qianlan, yet turned around and ran off with her. To top it all off, they were “caught in the act.” Although it was entirely not what it seemed, from the outsider’s point of view, it was just as it appeared.

“What kind of person have I become?”

He was completely despondent.

“Gu  Lord Gu ”

Suddenly, Pei Qianlan, hiding behind him, timidly tugged at his clothes and spoke.

Gu Yang turned to look at her, she was only wearing a thin coat, and her legs were still bare. It wasn’t appropriate to be seen like this, so he decided to remove his pants as well.

Pei Qianlan’s face turned red as a beetroot, nervous and shy, “You  what  what are you trying to do?”

What on earth were they thinking?

Gu Yang felt exhausted. Quickly removing his pants and top, he tossed them at her, “Put these on.”