Gu Changqing thought that the beautiful sect leader should have already emerged from seclusion. He had to rush back to see her, since it was the big day of her emergence. He had to attend, both out of courtesy and obligation. He couldn't possibly be absent, or people would say he was too arrogant.

With that in mind, Gu Changqing quickened his pace and headed in that direction.

At that moment, he glanced down from the air and suddenly noticed a red, shiny fruit on a fruit tree below. It looked like a red gemstone and was very tempting.

Without saying a word, he went down to claim the fruit.

Although he didn't know what the fruit was, its shiny appearance made it noticeable from afar, so it must not be an ordinary fruit.

Since he's managed to meet her, he's determined to win her over, especially since it doesn't cost him any money. Of course, he has no reason to refuse.

In the blink of an eye, he flew to the fruit tree, ready to pick the fruit and leave.

Just as Gu Changqing was about to reach for the fruit, a voice suddenly rang out:

"Where did this human come from? How dare you steal my fruit on my territory? You're asking for trouble! Before I get angry, get as far away as you can, or I'll make sure you never leave alive, and you'll suffer a fate worse than death."

Upon hearing this, Gu Changqing noticed that a crimson tiger was lying next to the fruit tree.

He was so focused on picking fruit that he didn't even notice this thing.

At this moment, the crimson tiger was a full three zhang tall, with a majestic and imposing figure. Its body was pure white, and its sharp claws inspired fear. Its aura was overwhelming, and it was staring at him with an exceptionally fierce look, as if it were about to devour him at any moment.

Gu Changqing sensed the tiger and discovered that its cultivation level was at the peak of the Quasi-Immortal Emperor level, just one step away from becoming an Immortal Emperor.

He thought to himself that the reason why this Crimson Gold Tiger was guarding this fruit so intently was probably to pick it when it was fully ripe to improve its cultivation!

Seeing this, Gu Changqing was not afraid at all. On the contrary, he was very calm. This kind of scene was nothing to him. He didn't take the threat of the Crimson Gold Tiger seriously at all. Moreover, he had to get what he wanted. He had never returned empty-handed.

The reason he was so confident was, in short, because his level was far superior to that of the Crimson Gold Tiger.

"Let's not beat around the bush. Just because you say this fruit tree is yours doesn't mean it's yours. Is your name written on it? I don't care if the fruit is yours or not. I've taken a liking to it now, so it's mine. If you're not happy, come and fight me." Gu Changqing said with a cold smile and a roguish expression.

Regardless, he had to get the fruit today. If the Crimson Gold Tiger was sensible, he wasn't the kind of person who would kill everyone, and he wouldn't pursue its recklessness against him, letting it go.

Upon hearing the young master's arrogance, Crimson Tiger flew into a rage, roaring, "What an ignorant brat! I kindly reminded you, but you wouldn't listen. I was going to spare your life, but I never expected you to be so ungrateful, even daring to try and steal my fruit. You're courting death!"

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