SWDnovel Chapter 199 "Little Taoist Priest"
Chapter 199 "Little Taoist Priest"
Chapter 199 "Little Taoist Priest" (4400)
That clear, cool voice, tinged with a hint of languid mockery, echoed like pearls falling onto a plate in the deathly silent cave.
Just like the final verdict, it completely shattered Liu Xuanyin's last remaining glimmer of hope.
As the words fell, the phantoms that had once occupied the "Thousand-Faced Nightmare" and the "Mother of Ten Thousand Bones" deep within the cave had now become a dark and deep shadowy area.
Like a curtain being slowly drawn back by an invisible hand, it began to ripple with soft waves, like the flowing moonlight.
There was no disturbance of the earth's yin energy, nor the flickering of evil runes.
It lacks the cloying and eerie mental pollution of "Thousand-Faced Nightmare" or the filthy and foul odor of "Mother of Ten Thousand Bones".
It was something completely different, seemingly incompatible with this space filled with evil and despair, pure and—
A perfect "presence".
It is slowly descending.
The first thing to emerge from the shadows was a hand.
No, perhaps it cannot be described using such a mundane word as "hand".
It was a work of art that seemed to embody all the world's imagination of "perfection".
Her skin was delicate and radiant, glowing with a warm, smooth quality like the finest white jade in the dim light of the cave, yet seemingly containing a faint moonlight luster, flawless.
Her fingers were long and slender, with well-proportioned joints and rounded nails that had a healthy pale pink hue.
Every inch of curvature, every proportion, is so precise that it creates a breathtaking, almost "lawful" harmony.
This flawless hand, with an extremely casual, even slightly lazy, gesture, gently parted the last shadow.
Immediately afterwards, a figure slowly emerged from the shadows.
Her appearance was without any earth-shattering grandeur.
There was no spatial tremor or the roar of rules when Gu Qingwan descended, nor the sinister and eerie atmosphere and mental pressure when the evil god appeared.
Her very existence seems to possess an invisible, gentle yet undeniable "field".
It naturally attracts, or even "smooths out," all the chaotic, evil, and negative atmosphere and light and shadow around it.
When she fully revealed herself and stood silently before the darkness, the entire cave seemed to freeze for a moment.
It was not a suppression of power, but rather a cognitive shock.
Lu Yuan held his breath, even though he had already guessed who it was from the voice.
Although I have personally witnessed her "transformation of objects into gods," and the astonishing transformation after being tempered by thunder and fire.
But seeing it again now, he still felt an indescribable shock.
God of Beauty————
It's so beautiful!
She was wearing a very simple yet impeccably tailored moon-white long dress.
That was not the same kind of cool, moonlit quality that Gu Qingwan possessed, as resilient as jade.
Rather, it is a more gentle, more understated silk, as if it can absorb and refract the most harmonious brilliance of all things.
The long dress had no extra embellishments, only tied at the waist with a matching moon-white silk ribbon of unknown material.
It outlines a breathtaking curve, yet without a trace of vulgarity or allure, leaving only a pure and elegant perfect line.
Her long hair was like the finest black silk, without much embellishment.
She simply used a simple white jade hairpin to loosely tie a bun at the back of her head.
A few strands of hair fell naturally to the side of her neck, adding a touch of casualness and liveliness.
The white jade hairpin in her hair, though seemingly ordinary, blended perfectly with her temperament, as if it were meant to be there.
And her face—
Lu Yuan once thought that Gu Qingwan's cold and perfect features were an unparalleled beauty that should not exist in the human world.
But the face before us interprets a completely different kind of "beauty," which also transcends the limits of ordinary people's imagination.
That wasn't the kind of perfect, cold to the extreme, that Gu Qingwan possessed, was both destructive and divine, making it unbearable to look directly at.
Rather, it is something warm and vibrant, as if it embodies all the concepts of "beauty," "harmony," and "perfection" in the world.
A living, breathing "perfection".
Her eyebrows are like distant mountains shrouded in mist, naturally verdant without being painted.
His eyes were like autumn waters, sparkling with life, and his pupils were a clear, translucent amber color.
It seems to contain the trajectory of billions of stars, and it also seems to reflect all the most beautiful scenes in the world.
Crystal clear, yet infinitely deep.
Her nose was delicate and straight, her lips were naturally red without any makeup, and the corners of her lips were slightly upturned.
She naturally carries a faint, almost imperceptible smile that is enough to captivate anyone's heart.
The smile was not deliberate, but rather a natural expression of peace and joy stemming from a profound sense of satisfaction and harmony with oneself, with all things, and with "existence" itself.
Her skin was as white as snow, clear and flawless.
It's as if you can see the extremely fine, healthy, rosy blood beneath the skin, yet there's not a trace of pallor.
The entire face, including facial features, contours, skin tone, expression, and even the length and curve of each eyelash.
They all achieved an incredible, absolute "golden ratio" and "harmonious unity".
Adding a bit more would make it too bright, subtracting a bit would make it too bland, adding an inch would make it too cumbersome, and subtracting an inch would make it lacking.
It's as if she is the ultimate embodiment of the concept of "beauty" in the material world, the living form of the word "perfection".
But what is most stunning is not just the ultimate perfection of this physical appearance.
Rather, it was the "aura" emanating from her body.
It was an aura that was difficult to describe precisely in words.
It blends the tranquil warmth of "objects" with the pure and noble spirit of "deities".
And a strange aura that combines the vibrancy and dynamism of "life".
She stood there quietly, like a perfect jade statue that had just descended from the heavens to the mortal world.
Yet it carries the warmth and vitality that only living people possess.
Her eyes, as they moved, carried a wisdom and composure that seemed to understand the ways of the world, yet there was no trace of vicissitude or weariness, only a pure and clear tranquility.
She was completely out of place in this gloomy and filthy cave.
Yet it seems to be able to naturally "reject" and "purify" the surrounding filth and chaos with its own "perfection" and "harmony".
Within a radius of three feet around her, a strange and tranquil "pure land" was formed, seemingly independent of this desolate place.
She tilted her head slightly, her amber eyes, which seemed to hold the stars and the sea, carrying a faint, amused smile.
He first glanced at the broken "Nine Nether Soul Refining Chains" on the ground.
Then his gaze shifted and landed on Liu Xuanyin, who had been completely "frozen" by Gu Qingwan's power and had fallen into utter despair and death.
Her red lips parted slightly, and she uttered that cool, teasing voice again: "Are you surprised that I was able to break the 'Nine Nether Soul Refining Chains'?"
Her voice was like a clear mountain spring, melodious and pleasant to the ear.
Each syllable seems to carry a wonderful rhythm, making people feel relaxed and comfortable when they listen to it.
But the content of those words plunged Liu Xuanyin's remaining consciousness into an abyss of despair.
God of beauty.
The object has become divine, flawless and perfect.
She's here.
When that moon-white figure completely emerged from the shadows.
When her amber eyes, which seemed to hold the shimmering stars, swept across the room with a languid smile, and when her clear, spring-like voice rang out once more...
Lu Yuan's heartstrings were stretched to the limit due to extreme tension, lingering fear, and incomprehension of Gu Qingwan's behavior.
It felt as if a gentle yet strong hand had lightly touched it.
Shock, like a flood bursting its banks, instantly washed away all of Lu Yuan's doubts, anxiety, and confusion.
Instead, there was an almost ecstatic, indescribable feeling of relief and excitement!
God of beauty? !
Is it really her?!
When did she arrive?!
How did I get here?!
Countless questions exploded in Lu Yuan's mind like bubbles.
But at this moment, none of these questions could compare to the clearest and most exciting fact: the goddess of beauty had arrived!
Did she sneak into the depths of the cave beforehand and silently eliminate the biggest threat to the old man?!
Yes!
That must be it!
No wonder Qingwan was so calm, so confident, and even looked at Liu Xuanyin's final madness with a hint of "amusement"!
She wasn't taking any risks, nor was it a drastic personality change.
Whether it's not taking direct action, letting Liu Xuanyin go all out again, or other strange things...
In hindsight, it was just buying time for the goddess of beauty!
Lu Yuan was a little confused. When did they get in touch?
How did the goddess of beauty manage to do that?
Lu Yuan had no idea, but that didn't matter anymore!
Most importantly, the old man is safe!
At least, the biggest threat, the "Nine Nether Soul Refining Chains," has been eliminated!
Liu Xuanyin's last trump card, a plan to take everyone down with him, turned out to be a completely useless card!
An indescribable surge of heat instantly welled up from the bottom of Lu Yuan's heart.
The emotional outpouring from a desperate situation, from the rekindling of hope, is truly overwhelming.
Lu Yuan stared intently at the goddess's flawless profile, which held a serene smile.
Then he suddenly turned his head to look at Gu Qingwan, who was still calmly floating in mid-air.
His eyes were filled with unbelievable surprise and a sudden realization of "I see."
The goddess's gaze, carrying a hint of lazy smile, naturally turned to Lu Yuan, whose face still held a mixture of shock and ecstasy.
When her amber eyes, which seemed to reflect the shimmering stars, fell upon Lu Yuan, the faint, divine mockery and teasing quickly faded away.
It transformed into a gentler, more vivid smile, even carrying a hint of mischievous warmth.
That smile instantly added a touch of vibrant human warmth to her otherwise unreal, perfect face.
It was as if a goddess from the heavens had suddenly become playful and wanted to tease a junior in the mortal realm.
She didn't walk towards Lu Yuan immediately, but remained standing in place, tilting her head slightly and looking him up and down.
Looking at his tattered Taoist robe, stained with blood and dust.
Looking at the bruises on his face, the bloodstains that had not yet dried, and his eyes that were unusually bright due to the intense emotional turmoil.
Then, she parted her red lips slightly, and her clear, melodious voice rang out once more.
This time, his tone carried an undisguised, almost indulgent teasing: "Oh~ little Taoist priest."
"Were you scared just now?"
Her voice wasn't loud, but it clearly pierced through the lingering chill of the cave and reached Lu Yuan's ears.
Like a warm current carrying warmth, it instantly dispelled the last trace of chill.
The way she called her "little Taoist priest" was not at all disrespectful, but rather carried an intimate, familiar tone, as if she were a family member.
Lu Yuan was taken aback by her sudden teasing, which seemed completely out of place with the tense atmosphere at the moment.
The look of ecstasy on his face froze for a moment, then he realized what he had done and awkwardly raised his hand to wipe his face.
As a result, his hands were smeared with blood, making him look even more disheveled.
He opened his mouth, wanting to explain or express his gratitude, but for a moment he didn't know where to begin.
In the end, it only turned into a muffled "hmm" with a nasal tone.
This can be seen as an admission that he was indeed quite frightened just now.
Upon seeing this, the goddess's smile deepened, as if she had witnessed something extremely amusing.
She took a small step forward, her moon-white skirt swaying slightly with her movement, tracing an elegant arc.
"Tsk~"
"Look at you, so silly!"
She wrinkled her pert nose slightly, a charmingly naive gesture that, when made by her, didn't seem out of place at all; instead, it was breathtakingly adorable.
Her gaze swept over Lu Yuan's bandaged, still bleeding right hand.
It then swept past his figure, which was somewhat unsteady on his feet due to being truly locked up and injured.
A barely perceptible, extremely subtle pang of heartache flashed in the depths of his amber eyes, but it was quickly concealed by his mischievous smile.
"Do you feel like the sky is falling?"
"I sense something's off with Qingwan today. Should we just kill that old ghost without a second thought, and drag your old man into it?"
Her words were straightforward and precise, as if she could see through all the anxiety and struggle in Lu Yuan's heart.
When Gu Qingwan was mentioned, she used the name "Qingwan" in a natural and familiar tone, which clearly indicated that their relationship was extraordinary.
Lu Yuan felt even more embarrassed by what she said, his ears burning, and he could only nod awkwardly.
He couldn't help but steal a glance at Gu Qingwan, who was still standing still in mid-air, seemingly uninterested in the "reminiscing" below.
The goddess of beauty took in Lu Yuan's subtle movements, her smile deepening with a knowing "I knew it" expression.
With her hands behind her back and leaning slightly forward, the movement accentuated her perfect curves.
This brought her stunningly beautiful face even closer to Lu Yuan, as if they were sharing a little secret known only to the two of them.
Don't worry~~
She blinked her expressive eyes, her long eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings.
"With your sisters around, how could anything really happen to your old man?"
Her tone was relaxed and confident, carrying a sense of entitlement and protection.
"Qingwan will keep him occupied up there, distracting him and also seeing what other dirty tricks this old devil has up his sleeve."
"I'll take this opportunity to slip down and see how your old man is doing, and by the way—"
As she spoke, she gestured with her eyes to the broken pieces of the "Nine Nether Soul Refining Chain" on the ground, then playfully shrugged, her movements extremely elegant.
"Help him tidy up those tattered clothes he's wearing."
"This old ghost's formation is quite complicated. It took me a while to get up here, otherwise I would have come up much earlier."
The goddess spoke casually, as if she had just taken a walk through the core area of the "Nine Netherworld Refining God Array," a place that had been run by the Liu family for countless generations and was protected by a super evil god, a place fraught with danger.
And they quietly dismantled someone else's treasured artifact, a trivial, even slightly troublesome, matter.
Lu Yuan's heart surged with emotion as he listened. He took a deep breath and suppressed the turmoil in his heart.
He bowed respectfully to the goddess of beauty, and also to Gu Qingwan in mid-air, saying, "Thank you—"
Lu Yuan's voice was still a little hoarse, but it was full of sincere gratitude.
"How is the old man doing now?"
The goddess straightened up, regaining her elegant and composed demeanor, but seeing Lu Yuan's still anxious eyes, her tone softened a bit.
"Don't worry, although he suffered a lot, his true qi was severely depleted, and his soul was also somewhat damaged, his foundation was not destroyed, and his consciousness is still intact."
"I have temporarily stabilized his injuries and severed all remaining erosion from the array."
"He can lie down and rest now. Once this is all taken care of, we'll take him out to recuperate properly."
Hearing that the old man was out of danger and his foundation was intact, Lu Yuan finally felt relieved.
He felt completely exhausted and let out a long, thorough sigh of relief.
As he relaxed, the intense pain and exhaustion surged up like a tide, causing his vision to go black again and his body to sway.
Upon seeing this, the goddess's eyes flickered slightly, but she did not step forward to help him up.
She simply looked at him with a smile, and in a slightly proud tone, as if an older sister were showing off her skills to her younger brother, she softly added, "How was it?"
"When it really comes down to it, your older sister will have to clean up your mess, right?"
"Little Taoist priest"
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