77: Chapter 77 Shocking! My Dao Companion is Actually a Weapon Spirit

Seeing Dr. Gong and the others leave, the atmosphere in the main hall suddenly became much more relaxed.

"Junior Brother, you've achieved a Breakthrough to the Immortal Emperor Realm, that's truly Heaven-Defying!" Third Senior Sister Hua Xinyu stared at Cao Yang with her charming eyes, filled with surprise and curiosity.

She pouted slightly and said softly, "I remember you had just achieved a Breakthrough to the Immortal King Realm, right? How did you achieve a Breakthrough to the Immortal Emperor Realm so quickly? This speed at which you Cultivate is simply jaw-dropping!"

Cao Yang smiled slightly, a hint of confidence flashing in his eyes: "Yes, I achieved a Breakthrough to the Middle Stage of the Immortal Emperor Realm not long ago; I haven't had the chance to tell you all yet." His voice was calm and gentle, as if achieving a Breakthrough to the Immortal Emperor Realm was just a trivial matter to him.

Hearing Cao Yang's answer, all the women cast envious gazes at him and congratulated him in unison: "Congratulations, Husband, on achieving a Breakthrough to the Immortal Emperor Realm!" Their faces were overflowing with joyful smiles, and they felt deep admiration for Cao Yang's strength in their hearts.

However, they were already accustomed to Cao Yang's Heaven-Defying ability to rapidly achieve a Breakthrough in his Realm, so they didn't appear too surprised.

Liu Caiyi and the other two, who were not yet Cao Yang's women, felt a bit awkward.

As everyone left, only Cao Yang and Xu Xinyue remained in the main hall.

Cao Yang noticed that Xu Xinyue seemed to have something she wanted to tell him privately, so he proactively asked: "Xinyue, are you trying to tell me about the Legacy? If it's inconvenient, you don't have to tell me. It's normal for everyone to have some secrets; I have secrets of my own as well." After saying this, he gently pulled Xu Xinyue into his arms and stroked her hair.

Xu Xinyue's pretty face flushed slightly, she lowered her head shyly and explained in a low voice: "It's not inconvenient, Brother Cao. Actually, that Legacy could be said to have been left by the me of the past to the me of the present."

"Oh, Brother Cao, how am I supposed to say this now?" Xu Xinyue swatted away Cao Yang's restless hand and said.

"Then don't say it," Cao Yang smirked.

"Hmph, no, I want to say it," Xu Xinyue huffed.

Xu Xinyue explained to Cao Yang with an anxious look: "I used to be an Artifact Spirit. The current me is actually not the daughter of Immortal King Lanqin, but rather grew from a wisp of the true spirit of that Artifact Spirit."

Hearing this, Cao Yang widened his eyes, revealing an expression of disbelief: "What? You are an Artifact Spirit?"

He had never expected that his Dao Companion would have such a special identity.

Xu Xinyue waved her hands hurriedly and said anxiously: "No, I am no longer an Artifact Spirit now. To be precise, I was born from a wisp of the true spirit of an Artifact Spirit." She tried to explain her background clearly, fearing that Cao Yang might misunderstand.

Cao Yang finally understood. He couldn't help but feel curious about Xu Xinyue's background and listened quietly as she continued her story.

Xu Xinyue explained her background and her relationship with Immortal King Lanqin in detail to Cao Yang. Cao Yang listened intently, sighing inwardly.

So, Xu Xinyue was not a human in the true sense, but a part of an Artifact Spirit that had, after long ages of gestation and growth, finally become what she was today.

When Xu Xinyue finished speaking, Cao Yang said with great emotion: "I didn't expect that besides Rebirth through Reincarnation, a true spirit could also grow on its own in source liquid. This is truly an eye-opener!"

Seeing Cao Yang lost in thought, Xu Xinyue mistakenly thought he was worried about her safety and hurriedly comforted him: "Brother Cao, don't worry. Based on what I know of my master, as long as I can escape, she won't hunt me down anymore."

However, Cao Yang shook his head, a flash of determination in his eyes: "Xinyue, you've misunderstood me. Although your master is incredibly powerful, if she dares to come and cause trouble for you, I will definitely protect you and ensure she can never leave this place." His tone was full of confidence and determination.

Xu Xinyue just took it as Cao Yang comforting her and smiled in response: "Thank you, Brother Cao. I believe in you."

What Cao Yang said was indeed true. Although his current cultivation base was only at the Immortal Emperor Realm, don't forget, he was still that invincible City Lord.

"Brother Cao, another matter is regarding Ye Xiaoyao. I can tell that Little Sister Xiaoyao is interested in you, so I hope Brother Cao can take her into your household as well. After all, she once saved my life." Xu Xinyue said, a bit hesitant.

"This... Xinyue, we need to ask for Miss Xiaoyao's opinion on this matter first. What if you misunderstood? If she isn't interested in me, wouldn't that be very awkward?" Cao Yang replied tactfully.

In fact, Cao Yang knew very well in his heart that he had long ago sensed that Ye Xiaoyao liked him. Perhaps it was because Ye Xiaoyao possessed an Immortal King true spirit from tens of thousands of years ago, which made her feel an instant connection with Cao Yang, resulting in an extremely high level of favorability.

Or perhaps it was because Cao Yang's Realm was higher than an Immortal King, which caused his charm bonus towards women to be even more significant. You have to know, he had many buffs given by the System, and these buffs had a fatal attraction to those older Fairies.

Hearing Cao Yang say this, Xu Xinyue also thought it made sense, so she immediately used an immortal technique to bring Ye Xiaoyao from her courtyard over.

Ye Xiaoyao suddenly appeared in the main hall, looking a bit confused. Seeing Cao Yang and the other, she asked: "Young Master Cao, Senior Sister Xinyue, did you bring me here because you've found out I am not Xinyue's mother, and you are going to send me back?"

Before Cao Yang and the other could answer, Ye Xiaoyao knelt down, crying, and said: "Young Master Cao, Senior Sister Xinyue, can you not send me and Grandpa back to the Sea God World? Can you please? I really don't want to return to someone else's Magic Treasure to spend my life."

"Little Sister Xiaoyao, you've misunderstood. We brought you here not to send you back, but to ask you something." Xu Xinyue ran over quickly and helped Ye Xiaoyao up.

"As long as you aren't sending me back, that's fine. Senior Sister Xinyue, what is it? Ask away, I will definitely answer you." Ye Xiaoyao said gratefully.

"Little Sister Xiaoyao, actually this is a good thing! I want to betroth you to Brother Cao as his Dao Companion, so I specifically came to ask for your opinion. Are you willing?" Xu Xinyue said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Ye Xiaoyao was stunned: "What? But Senior Sister Xinyue, aren't you Young Master Cao's Dao Companion? Why..."

Xu Xinyue waved her hands quickly to explain: "Little Sister Xiaoyao, there is something you don't know. Brother Cao has more than just me as his Dao Companion. In the City Lord's Mansion, there are many other sisters who have become his Dao Companions. Moreover, Brother Cao has already become an Immortal Emperor powerhouse at such a young age. With his such Heaven-Defying Aptitude, he might have even more Dao Companions in the future."

After hearing this, Ye Xiaoyao couldn't help but gape in surprise. Seeing this, Xu Xinyue continued: "I am also doing this because your past life once saved my life, and I saw that you seem to have some feelings for Brother Cao, so I specifically came to facilitate this union. It can also be considered as repaying your life-saving grace from back then."

When she heard Xu Xinyue say that she was interested in Cao Yang, Ye Xiaoyao's face instantly turned bright red. She lowered her head shyly, not daring to look at the two of them, but secretly rejoiced in her heart.

"Then, Little Sister Xiaoyao, are you willing to be Brother Cao's woman?" Seeing Ye Xiaoyao's reaction, the corners of Xu Xinyue's mouth curled up slightly.

"I am willing, but Brother Cao..." Ye Xiaoyao said in a voice barely audible.

"Willing is right. Brother Cao, you must cherish Little Sister Xiaoyao well." Xu Xinyue said as she pushed Ye Xiaoyao into Cao Yang's arms.

She closed the main hall doors herself and walked out.

Arriving in the courtyard, Xu Xinyue looked towards the direction of the City Lord's Mansion's main hall, the corners of her mouth curling up slightly as she thought to herself: "Immortal King Lanqin, although you once saved my life, you must have harbored ill intentions towards me before that. Now, serving as a slave and maid to my Brother Cao, it can be considered that our grievances are settled."

At this moment, in the main hall, Ye Xiaoyao huddled in Cao Yang's arms, not daring to lift her head.

Cao Yang spoke softly and gently, "Xiaoyao, let me protect you from now on. Don't worry, I will always be good to you."

"Mm, Young Master Cao, please be gentle." Ye Xiaoyao said softly.

"Still calling me Young Master Cao?"

"Husband, please cherish this concubine..."