My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty-Chapter 686 The Hardships of Ding True Man

686: The Hardships of Ding True Man

686: The Hardships of Ding True Man

“Is it okay?”

Seeing that Gu Lan remained silent, Gu Simu pouted and acted cute, her words almost melting Gu Lan’s heart.

He quickly nodded in agreement.

“Of course, but you have to tell me what you plan to do.”

“I want him to help me improve.”

This request wasn’t too much for Gu Lan, so he smiled and nodded.

“Alright, just as you wish!”

Ding True Man didn’t even have the chance to interject.

As soon as he turned around, Gu Lan slowly spoke, his voice calm but firm,

“From today onward, you will assist Mu’er in her cultivation.”

Ding True Man froze, a look of surprise on his face.

He was a Heaven-Fixing Realm expert; how could he possibly spend time cultivating with Gu Simu?

Surely, it would harm his status.

Before he could protest, Gu Lan’s expression darkened instantly, his gaze silencing Ding True Man completely.

“Yes, Master!”

With Gu Lan’s backing, Gu Simu wasn’t hesitant at all.

She didn’t suppress her True Qi; if anything, it grew stronger.

Although Ding True Man’s power surpassed hers, she was eager to test her limits against him and improve through the experience.

Gu Lan understood her thoughts well.

Since Ding True Man had no choice but to obey, he could only comply.

However, just as they were about to leave the palace, Gu Lan’s voice suddenly reached Ding True Man’s ears.

“If you don’t use your full strength, Mu’er will notice.

But if she gets hurt, I will not let you off lightly.”

Upon hearing this, Ding True Man’s face darkened.

Wasn’t this making things difficult for him?

He couldn’t risk harming Gu Simu, yet at the same time, he had to use his full power—was that even possible?

He was in a dilemma, and just as he turned halfway around, Gu Lan spoke with a smile.

“Is it hard?

Should I help you?”

Gu Lan had ways to suppress Ding True Man’s power, but that would mean Ding wouldn’t be able to improve.

“No, no, it’s not difficult.”

Ding True Man immediately responded, his tone respectful.

He was very aware of his position.

Under Gu Lan’s control, his life was no longer his own.

He had no choice but to obey.

With the matter settled, Gu Lan smiled and wrapped his arms around the Empress, Mu Yuyan.

He whispered softly in her ear,

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Those few words made Mu Yuyan’s face turn bright red.

She shot him a glance, and before she could speak, Gu Lan lifted her in his arms.

The next morning, after watching Mu Yuyan sleep peacefully, Gu Lan smiled softly and kissed her forehead.

He then got up and walked outside.

Beyond the palace was a special cultivation ground, an isolated place designed to block any external disturbances.

It was where Gu Simu and Ding True Man had been training the previous day.

As soon as Gu Lan entered the training area, he froze.

Gu Simu had a joyful smile on her face, and her Hammer of Evergreen Pine was glowing with a layer of golden light.

In contrast, Ding True Man looked in bad shape.

His body was covered in injuries.

While his aura wasn’t significantly damaged, he did look quite disheveled.

The moment Gu Simu noticed him, she hurriedly walked up to Ding True Man with a disgusted expression.

“Father, this guy has decent power, but why is he so foolish?

Every time he fights, he ends up hurting himself!”

Ding True Man almost broke down at that remark.

He didn’t want to hurt himself, but his power was too strong.

Every time he got close to her, he had to absorb some of the impact with his own body.

He was practically fuming.

Gu Lan, on the other hand, couldn’t help but feel awkward.

He glanced at Ding True Man before raising his hand, releasing a beam of golden light to heal him.

Since this man was his servant, Gu Lan should help him recover, especially if it allowed him to continue sparring with Gu Simu.

While Gu Simu was earnestly focused on her training, Gu Lan didn’t want to distract her with more talk.

Instead, he changed the subject.

“Mu’er, have you truly grasped the essence of the Hammer of Evergreen Pine?”

At the mention of the weapon, Gu Simu’s eyes lit up with interest.

She stopped worrying about Ding True Man.

Gu Lan, noticing her curiosity, cleared his throat and said seriously,

“The true power within this Hammer of Evergreen Pine can merge with your body, not just stay within the weapon!”

Gu Simu was extremely attentive, and she believed Gu Lan’s words with all her heart.

Gu Lan was gentle with her, but when his gaze turned to Ding True Man, his face darkened.

His cold, stern look made Ding True Man shiver involuntarily.

Gu Simu was still sitting on the ground, but at Gu Lan’s glance, she immediately stood up.

“Master, what are your orders?”

Ding True Man was respectful but internally confused—what had he done wrong?

“I wasn’t just speaking to Mu’er,” Gu Lan said with a cold smile.

“You think you’ve mastered the Dao?”

Hearing this, Ding True Man immediately realized the implication.

He quickly leaned in, focusing all his attention on Gu Lan.

He knew these chances were rare, and he couldn’t afford to miss them.

Gu Lan’s demeanor changed back to one of kindness as he addressed Gu Simu.

With a gentle smile, he said,

“Try channeling the power into your body.”

Gu Simu listened carefully.

She stored the Hammer of Evergreen Pine away and began channeling its Rule Power into her body.

At first, she felt confused, but soon a surge of excitement spread across her face.

Golden light enveloped her body, and her True Qi became stronger than ever.

Turning to look at Ding True Man, Gu Simu saw that he was still recovering from the previous fight.

Ding True Man felt a sense of unease when she looked at him.

Was she planning to fight him again?

Last night, they had already fought for hours, but Gu Simu gave him no chance to think.

With a smile on her face, she stepped forward again.

This time, she didn’t use the Hammer of Evergreen Pine, but her punch carried a power that far surpassed her previous strikes—she was much stronger now.

Ding True Man had no choice but to act quickly.

He unleashed his full Heaven-Fixing Realm power, ready to meet her head-on.

However, as he saw Gu Lan’s watchful gaze, he instinctively pulled back.

His face grew serious.

He hadn’t forgotten the warning: under no circumstances was he to seriously hurt Gu Simu.

For a moment, he was at a loss, unsure how to respond.

He could only suppress his full strength to match hers.

The moment their punches collided, a huge shockwave swept through the area.

Gu Simu stood her ground, and Ding True Man was forced back slightly.

At first, Ding True Man had thought little of Gu Simu.

After all, she wasn’t as strong as him.

But now, after feeling her punch, he had a newfound respect for her strength.

Whether it was due to Gu Lan’s influence or her own growth, he couldn’t afford to let his guard down for even a second.

The two of them remained locked in combat, with neither giving an inch.

Finally, after a loud crash, they both took a step back.

Gu Simu was overjoyed.

She looked around, scanning for any new insights, and then moved forward again.

Gu Lan’s earlier advice had opened her eyes to a new world of possibilities.

Gu Lan smiled in approval as he watched her improve.

However, he couldn’t help but feel a little sorry for Ding True Man.

While Ding True Man didn’t need rest, the mental strain of facing Gu Simu in combat without being able to use his full strength was starting to take its toll.

Gu Lan, seeing that Gu Simu was progressing rapidly, decided not to intervene any further.

Meanwhile, Mu Yuyan had just woken up from her slumber.

As she got up, she realized that her strength had also increased.

Confused, she wondered how this had happened.

Had she unknowingly cultivated in her sleep?

Or perhaps it was because…