Chapter 137: Gu Changgee — The Tree of Dispear.

Gu Changgee...

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It was a scorching hot day,

Tap! Tap! Thak! Thak! Thump!

The sound of someone running slowly started to get louder and louder.

Huff* Huff* Pant* Pant*

The slow breaths slowly turned into ragged breathing with each step.

Looking closely it was a little girl who seemed to be of age 6 to 7, running as fast as she could with those tiny legs in the dense forest as if someone was after her life.

Swoosh~

Suddenly the space beside her blurred and a handsome man descended in an instant.

He was Gu Changgee, as soon as he walked out of Space... He instantly chopped the pretty head of a girl in a go, like a butcher to chicken head, full mastery at swiftness and accuracy.

Thud!

Trrrr...

The head fell to the dense greenery rolling a small distance.

"Haa- another fine collection!" Gu Changgee spoke softly.

Unlike Bai Lung who won't earn much benefit for slaying a protagonist, Gu Changee's system actually rewards him for killing the chosen one.

And for killing the Yang Khan, Gu Changgee had obtained the Tree of Eternal Youth.

A tree that can greatly his strength once planted inside his sea of consciousness.

However, the Tree hides a very deep and dark secret... The tree requires child sacrifice, especially of those below the age of 10.

It's because the kid below 10 has something called a spirit embryo instead of a Spirit root and, the tree of Eternal Youth feeds in it.

The way to feed is also simple, just hang the split head onto the tree.

It may be morally frowned upon but Gu Changgee couldn't care less.

One would only be convicted guilty if he is caught.

Until proven guilty a young master like him is innocent.

Not to mention, who would think that a person from a rich family goes to hunt some children during his free time?

Just then, the space behind him turned completely dark giving an ominous feeling as a bulky greek-god like figure descended.

"Master... I have completed your request," saying that, the man kneeled on the grass.

He was a servant of Gu Changgee, a loyal servant provided by the system.

"I am pleased..." Gu Changgee's smirk deepened like a pond on rainy days, his eyes breeding Coldness.

Sect Master Xiao finally broke the silence," Xu Lan, my love, I have a matter of great importance that I must discuss with you," He paused, his gaze meeting hers with a mixture of affection and trepidation.

"As you know, our sect is in need of an heir to carry on our legacy. And I...I have been unable to provide you with a child of my own,"

Xu Lan's eyes widened somewhat grasping the meaning behind words, her heart racing as she sensed the gravity of situation.

If he can't provide her he wants surely means one thing... If Hunter doesn't have any arrow and a bird dies inform of him, being shot by arrow. What does it mean? Simple someone else must have launched an arrow.

She reached out, gently placing her hand atop his.

"My lord, surely there must be another way. I have pledged my life to you, and I could never betray that bond by lying with another man... I don't know how could you even think is such- Ch! I am deeply hurt,"

Sect Master Xiao sighed heavily, his expression pained. "I understand your reluctance, my dear. But the future of our sect depends on this. The Holy Envoy, Bai Lung, has agreed to...to sire a child with you and others. It is the only way to ensure the continuation of our lineage, someone to lead the sect, very soon, I will ascend... I don't know what to say but just this once,"

Xu Lan's face fell, her eyes brimming with tears. "How...how can you ask this of me? I love you with all my heart, and the thought of being with another man is more than I can bear." She turned away, her body trembling with emotion.

"Please, my lord, do not make me do this. I belong to you and you alone,"

Sect Master Xiao moved closer, placing a gentle hand on her shoulder. "I know this is difficult, my lovey wife. But the future of our sect hangs in the balance. Bai Lung is a man of honor and virtue - he will treat you with the utmost respect. And the child...the child will be ours to raise, to cherish," His voice wavered slightly.

"I do not ask this of you lightly. But I must think of our people, our legacy... A small act for big future,"

She turned to face him, her eyes shimmering with tears.

"My lord, how can you ask me to betray our love? To lie with another man, even for the sake of an heir?" She reached up, cupping his face in her delicate hands. "I would do anything for you, but this...this is too much. Cannot we find another way?"

He covered her hands with his own, his expression etched with anguish.

"If there were another way, Xu Lan, you know I would pursue it. But the fate of our sect rests on this. Bai Lung is a respected Daoist, and his bloodline would ensure a strong heir." He paused, his voice dropping to a whisper.

"I...I cannot bear the thought of losing you. But I must think of our empire... The sect, the world that I have built,"

Xu Lan buried her face against his chest, her delicate frame wracked with sobs. "How can you ask this of me?" she whispered brokenly.

"My heart belongs to you and you alone. I would sooner die than betray our love in such a way... I am more than happy to die than sleep with another man,"

The Sect Master felt his own eyes sting with unshed tears. Gently, he tilted Xu Lan's chin, gazing into her eyes with a mixture of anguish and resolve.

"I know, my love. Believe me, I wish there was another way. But the future of our sect hangs in the balance. Bai Lung's bloodline would ensure a strong heir, one who could lead our people to greatness... The death of my only son has deeply buried me within my heart... Please!

Just this once... I am asking you for something just this time and yet you wanna deny my request,"

Xu Lan's breath caught in her throat, her heart shattering at his words. "But how can you ask me to betray our love?" she pleaded, her voice trembling. "I belong to you, body and soul..."

The Sect Master pulled her close, his strong arms enveloping her fragile form.

"I know, my darling. I know. But you must understand - the fate of our entire clan rests on this. Trust me, I would still love you the same..."

His fingers traced the delicate curve of her cheek, his gaze filled with a mix of love and unknown emotions.

"I cannot bear the thought of losing you, Xu Lan. You are the light of my life, the very reason for my existence. But- there is more to life, there is more to this world,"

Her heart torn between her devotion to the man she loved and the duty she felt to their clan. "My lord, I..." She faltered, the weight of his request crushing her.

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( I genuinely don't wanna increase to a very large harem since there are multiple world to come and I wanna develop the side characters and villains too but I wanna know if I shall include her and other concubine as permanent, also I won't write interaction with all concubines because it may get boring however I will give them each a backstory later on...

I write a good story for you guys so, I will let you decide! Comment your thoughts in this whether to add the concubines to Mc's harem or not. )