Douluo V: I was reborn as a snake. It makes sense to have many children and more blessings.

Inside the castle, the violent energy fluctuations caused by the old man’s advancement had gradually subsided, leaving only a faint aftertaste of spiritual power in the air, proving the reality of that extraordinary transformation.

Qin Shou walked out of the boudoir quietly. In the corridor, the ancient wall lamps were swaying with dim light, adding a bit of mystery and solemnity to the deep night.

Qin Shou's footsteps echoed in the empty castle, and every step seemed to speak of his inner firmness and determination.

The moonlight shone through the stained-glass windows, casting a mottled shadow on his body, casting a layer of mysterious glow on his tall figure.

Relying on the map in his mind that was as clear as yesterday and his extraordinary memory, Qin Shou shuttled through the intricate corridors and finally stopped at a seemingly ordinary corner.

This was the source of the earth-shaking, heart-pounding energy fluctuations that he remembered when the old man advanced.

However, the scene before him was quite different from what he had expected - it was not the secret passage or strange sight he had imagined, but just an ancient and solid wall, standing quietly under the moonlight, like the guardian of the years, silently telling the secrets of the past.

A faint smile appeared on Qin Shou's lips. In that smile, there was both relief at the unexpectedness and anticipation for the truth to be revealed.

He raised his hand lightly, with a subtle air current flowing through his fingertips. Just as he was about to take action to find out what was going on, a warm breeze accompanied by a low and magnetic voice quietly blew past his ears.

"Young man, are you looking for me? Or are you looking for those forgotten secrets?"

An old man with white hair and beard, a kind yet dignified face, appeared quietly beside Qin Shou, like an immortal walking slowly out of the night.

His eyes were as deep as a pool, as if they could see into people's hearts, and seemed to contain endless stories and wisdom.

The old man was wearing a simple robe, with his lapels swaying gently in the wind, revealing an extraordinary and elegant air. He was the powerful great-grandfather that Gu Xun'er had just mentioned.

"I am Qin Shou, a junior. I am sorry to bother you by visiting me so late at night. But I do have some questions in my mind, and I would like to ask you to help me solve them."

Qin Shou bowed slightly, his words were neither impolite nor insinuating, revealing a determination and confidence that should not be underestimated.

Hearing this, the old man's gaze stayed on Qin Shou for a moment, and then he smiled gently. That smile contained both admiration for Qin Shou's courage and anticipation for the upcoming conversation.

"It is rare that you can find this place even though you are not from my clan. However, you cannot enter the Gu family's land without permission. Now that you are here, tell me why you are here."

After saying this, the old man stood with his hands behind his back, looking calm and composed, as if all the secrets of the castle were in his hands.

In the silvery night, the moonlight penetrated the sparse clouds like a fine thread, gently spreading in the quiet castle corridor, outlining the figures of the two people in a mysterious and lingering manner, as if they were travelers walking out of an ancient scroll, stepping into a fateful encounter.

All around, the chirping of insects and the night wind intertwined into a melodious nocturne, laying the most beautiful prelude to the conversation that was about to unfold.

"Oh, it's nothing. I just felt the fluctuation of your soul power as you were promoted. I wonder if you have felt the call of the God Realm?"

There was a faint yet profound smile on Qin Shou's lips. He turned around slowly, his eyes as sharp as torches, staring directly at the old man next to him who seemed ordinary but actually exuded a faint fluctuation of soul power.

The old man's eyes were as deep as the sea, as if he could see through the essence of all things in the world. At this moment, he was responding to Qin Shou's gaze with an indescribable calmness. There was no trace of vigilance, only the calmness and indifference that had come from the years.

“Young man, you have a keen sense. Since you know the call from the divine world, you must have already entered this realm, right?” The old man’s voice contained both praise for the younger generation and some subtle meaning.

"What the senior said is true. I have indeed crossed that seemingly insurmountable gap. The shackles of level 100 soul power are a thing of the past for me. But my path is different from those travelers who pursue the light of the gods. Every step is marked with the mark of self-exploration."

There was a sense of indomitable spirit and persistence in his words, as if he was declaring his uniqueness and pride to the world.

“Well, I did feel the call from the so-called divine world, but I rejected it because I felt that the potential of this world seemed to be enhanced by external forces.” As the old man spoke, he couldn’t help but turn his head slightly to look at the night sky outside the window.

Hearing that the old man's answer was similar to Poseidon's before, Qin Shou nodded secretly and thought to himself, it seems that the origin of the world is very reliable in strengthening this world.

"My name is Gu Cheng. I haven't heard of your full name yet. Would you like to introduce yourself?" After the old man Gu Cheng retracted his gaze, he looked at Qin Shou, a gentle yet meaningful smile appearing on the corner of his mouth.

"Qin Shou, Xun'er's boyfriend." Under Gu Cheng's gaze that seemed to see through everything, Qin Shou did not back down, but spoke calmly.

As soon as these words were spoken, the air seemed to freeze.

Gu Cheng's state of mind, which had been as calm as an ancient well since his appearance, was now showing ripples.

Gu Xun'er, this name is of great importance in his heart. She is not only the bright star of the family's future, but also the apple of his eye whom he has high hopes for and takes great care of.

He had never expected that the young man in front of him, who looked ordinary but exuded an extraordinary aura, actually called himself her boyfriend.

A complex expression flashed across Gu Cheng's eyes, showing surprise, scrutiny, and a subtle emotion that was difficult to describe. He thought to himself, "What ability does this boy have to make Xun'er fall in love with him?"

After all, Gu Xun'er is the hope for the family's future. After he stabilized his own soul power just now, he also wanted to try to use his soul power that had been upgraded to the god level to help Gu Xun'er break the shackles brought by the top-level martial soul.

"Qin Shou..." Gu Cheng slowly pronounced the name, and every word seemed to carry a heavy weight. "You know that Xun'er is the hope of our Gu family's future. Her every move affects the fate of the entire family. Since you call yourself her partner, then, what makes you take on this important responsibility?"

As he spoke, an invisible pressure emanated from Gu Cheng. It was the majesty of a strong man, and also a silent test for Qin Shou.

However, Qin Shou just smiled slightly, and that smile was both confident and gentle, as if saying: "Everything is self-evident."

At this moment, the confrontation between the two was not only a clash of identities and status, but also a contest of the quality of their soul power.