Petals fell into the pond, creating ripples—the peach blossoms in the courtyard were in bloom. To allow Gu Liyan and Xiao Tao to recuperate in peace, Mo Han arranged for them to stay in the courtyard undisturbed.
Generally speaking, only those who possess supreme glory and act as punishers reside here, including Gu Yan, who lives next door.
Xiao Tao sat upright at the table, a kettle of water boiling in front of her. Just as the water boiled, she looked at the boiling water with a serious expression, and without turning her head, she said, "Grandpa, the water is boiling!"
Gu Yan, reclining in a rocking chair and fanning himself with a palm leaf fan, said leisurely, "Wait a little longer!"
After a while, Xiao Tao pointed at the kettle in front of her and said urgently, "Grandpa, the water, the water is overflowing!"
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh..."
When I turned around, I saw that Gu Yan behind me was already snoring!
"This—Grandpa's asleep?" Xiao Tao frowned as she looked at the boiling kettle, pursed her lips, and raised her hand to take it off the stove. The moment she touched it, she jerked her hand back and exclaimed, "Ah! It's so hot!"
Just as she withdrew her hand, a pair of slender, fair hands grasped her palm, and the cold hands immediately neutralized the burn.
A figure in white came into view—
"You're such a grown-up, why are you still so clumsy? There's a towel right here, why didn't you put it down?"
Although his tone was reproachful, it was full of affection. He then bent down and gently blew on Xiao Tao's palm, and all the pain disappeared.
"That way it won't hurt."
A familiar voice rang in her ears. Xiao Tao looked up and saw the beautiful face smiling gently at her. Her eyes immediately reddened, and she threw herself into his arms, wailing, "Waaah... Daddy! Daddy!"
This person was Gu Liyan, who had just woken up. He happened to walk out of the room and saw Xiao Tao who had been burned, so he used the Life and Death Contract to save her without hesitation.
Gu Liyan smiled slightly, raised his hand and patted Xiao Tao's head, saying with a wry smile, "Silly girl, why are you crying? Your father isn't dead, isn't it too early to cry now?"
"I, I... Waaah, I'm so afraid that Daddy will never wake up again!" Xiao Tao buried her head in Gu Liyan's arms and sobbed.
Just then, Gu Yan stood up, stretched, and asked, "You're awake?"
"Yes." Gu Liyan smiled and nodded, looking at Gu Yan's smiling face, and said with a smile, "Father, you knew I was going to wake up, didn't you?"
Gu Yan smiled and said, "The life force in your room has become very strong."
"How have you been lately?" Gu Liyan asked apologetically. "I'm sorry, I haven't been able to help you..."
Gu Yan looked Gu Liyan up and down and said, "It's nothing, I'm just glad you're alright. I see your wounds have healed, and your breathing has become strong and powerful. Have you already signed the life-and-death contract?"
Gu Liyan raised his hand to his chest and spoke:
"I guess so, but we're still missing something."
"What's missing?" Gu Yan frowned and looked at Gu Liyan with a worried expression.
Gu Liyan shook his head. "I don't know either. I always feel that the life-and-death contract is very turbulent and unstable within my body."
"Is it that you can't control it?" Gu Yan squinted, looking at Gu Liyan with a serious expression.
"No, it just feels like something's missing," Gu Liyan said, frowning.
“It’s faith!” Mo Chen suddenly appeared at the door and said calmly, “Once a domain approaches the range of the divine realm, it will need the power of faith to consolidate it.”
"Is the domain becoming a divine realm?"
Gu Yan was slightly taken aback, looking at Gu Liyan with some disbelief. "I never thought you could reach this level one day! You can now apply to become a realm lord if you have a divine domain. If you don't want to follow Mo Han's orders, you can apply to open a mountain and create a new realm."
Gu Liyan looked at Gu Yan with some surprise: "Is this a reminder that I should go solo?"
"It's not that easy. Not only do you need ten Punishers to respond to your call, but you also need three Realm Lords to agree to open the mountain. You haven't been in the Nine Springs Realm for long, and you've only completed a handful of missions. Where would anyone agree to let you open the mountain?" Mo Chen was surprisingly insightful.
Gu Yan frowned and glanced at Mo Chen, but said nothing.
"Let's just forget about this. I never even considered opening the mountain," Gu Liyan said hastily, waving his hand as he noticed the awkward atmosphere.
"Father, you mustn't be the Realm Lord anymore!" Xiao Tao suddenly said. "Being the Realm Lord is so annoying. Not only is there danger at any time, but you're also busy with work all day and have no time to rest, let alone spend time with me!"
Xiao Tao's words left Gu Liyan and the others both amused and exasperated.
"Actually, opening up the mountain also has another meaning..."
Just then, Gu Yan suddenly spoke up, “Because of the rules of the Nine Springs Realm, Punishers cannot have a second power, so it is impossible for them to create or join any faction. But it’s different for those who open a mountain. They can choose an interface to create their own mountain sect and cultivate their own power and subordinates.”
Hearing Gu Yan's words, Mo Chen's eyes lit up. If that were the case, Gu Liyan would gradually grow stronger, and then if he wanted to...
“I know the rule, but it’s too early now. I’d like to wait and see.” Gu Liyan refused outright, seemingly already having made up her mind.
Gu Yan understood his meaning and nodded, "Then let's consolidate your domain first and try to raise it to the level of the God Realm."
Gu Liyan nodded. "Yes, I will try my best to improve myself. I do know a little about the power of faith."
"What a joke! You're just a greenhorn, yet you think you can get close to the Divine Realm?" Mo Han walked in and said sarcastically, "Aren't you afraid of being laughed at?"
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