Chapter 657: Chapter 58: Be Good, My Dear, and the Cyan Simurgh Transforms

Lu Chengfeng looked at the myriad of women before him, each with their own charm, and his gaze gradually softened.

Although these women did not hold the same heavy place in his heart as Luo Suyi, they were also his support and imprints in his growth journey from weakness to strength.

It was precisely because of these women that he could receive many gifts when he was weak, gradually growing step by step.

He glanced around at these women; their expressions varied, yet besides their love and devotion to Lu Chengfeng, many harbored some resentment.

As guardian spirits, their relationship with Lu Chengfeng was exceedingly close, and they could even assist him in spiritual cultivation to some extent.

However, as Lu Chengfeng’s cultivation and Tao cultivation continued to advance, these guardian spirits had struggled to keep up with him, even being forgotten by him.

These women could only transform into specks of True Spirit, encircling Lu Chengfeng’s Dharma Form, becoming scattered embellishments.

Such days were more torturous than solitary confinement.

No wonder their eyes carried resentment.

"Hmph, you summon us when you need us, discard us when you don’t, leaving us immersed in darkness for a hundred or two hundred years."

"Scumbag!"

Yi Hongchen’s expression was somewhat displeased; even though guardian spirits possessed an innate devotion and love toward their master, she still felt quite unsatisfied.

No one wishes to hide in that pitch-black small room, enduring day after day of torment and waiting.

In fact, if not for the unique nature of guardian spirits, an ordinary person would have long since collapsed mentally in such a special environment.

Lu Chengfeng’s expression was also somewhat awkward, "Ladies, don’t blame me; it was my oversight in considering this matter."

He pondered for a moment before saying, "This time my cultivation has reached a critical juncture and I need the ladies’ assistance. Moreover, I’m preparing to attempt something. If successful, you will be able to remain outside for extended periods and go wherever you wish."

"Really?" Even Xiang Qingchi, a woman of such cold demeanor, couldn’t help but brighten at these words.

The other women couldn’t help themselves from excitedly discussing, filled entirely with joy and anticipation.

Seeing them like this, Lu Chengfeng felt a twinge of guilt in his heart. These women not only gifted him but devoted their entire lives and loyalty to him.

Yet over these past years, because they were no longer useful, he had cast them aside.

Thinking about this, Lu Chengfeng sighed softly in his heart, reflecting, "If possible in the future, I should treat them better."

His gaze swept across the multitude of women, finally resting on Lady Qiutong. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

Beside Luo Suyi, she was the earliest woman to follow him, remaining unwaveringly loyal all these years.

Lu Chengfeng suddenly recalled when they pledged themselves to each other, Lady Qiutong had once gifted him a jade lock.

He vaguely remembered that Lady Qiutong’s little maid Die’Er took the red string-threaded jade lock from a small pouch hung at her waist.

"This is a Longevity Jade Lock that my lady has worn since childhood, specially crafted by artisans at the request of her parents. My lady is called Qiutong; wearing this lock signifies Wutong Tree Locking Autumn, symbolizing locking time, beauty everlasting, and a long life."

"By accepting this jade lock, you’re setting the foundation for marriage."

Lu Chengfeng looked at Qiutong and her maid Die’Er; both master and servant had now become his guardian spirits.

Qiutong wore an emerald dress, her hair styled into elegant clouds, with a pale yellow silk sash tightly wrapped around her slender waist, hanging at her side and swaying slightly as she moved.

Her figure was immaculate, curvaceous, especially with her slender, long legs and proud chest.

Lu Chengfeng recalled how she looked at him with misty eyes, somewhat aggrieved, saying, "Do you... want me?"

Perhaps it was the tender affection from his weaker days that remained more deeply in his heart; he sighed inwardly and spoke to Qiutong, "Lady Qiutong, come to me."

Qiutong was stunned upon hearing him speak to her; among the numerous guardian spirits, she was neither the most beautiful nor the most alluring in figure and came from a brothel, having spent the least time with Lu Chengfeng.

She genuinely hadn’t expected Lu Chengfeng would suddenly call her name.

After a moment of surprise, a surge of bittersweetness welled up inside her, with only a trace of happiness, and more of an unspeakable... grievance.

Before becoming this man’s guardian spirit, she was deeply in love with him and envied Luo Suyi’s privilege of marrying him without bounds.

She envied Luo Suyi, who could be officially wed, who could be cherished by him.

Although filled with envy, she bore no ill intentions, only wishing to serve the man she loved to her bones through her warmth and body.

Past memories resurfaced in her mind like a carousel, her beautiful eyes clouding with mist yet obediently she came to stand before Lu Chengfeng.

"Husband..." she spoke softly, her voice tinged with uncontainable grievance and longing.

She desperately wished to throw herself into the man’s embrace, to pour out her longing and devotion to him.