ATG: My genius is almost frightening!

"You did a great job. It seems you are already on the path of becoming a great God Emperor." Yun Wuji looked down at the Wood Spirits below. Their numbers were still small, only a few thousand, and it would take considerable time to spread the word and gather them all in this place where their safety could be completely ensured.

After all, even if he were to implement the strictest and most cruel punishments for hunting the Wood Spirits in the future, it would not stop others from secretly preying on them. Human greed knows no bounds.

"I don't want to be a great God Emperor. What I long for is to be a great wife who can support her husband." Xia Qingyue leaned against Yun Wuji and whispered with a faint smile. Yun Wuji's existence had literally changed her entire life. He had shown her a wider world, showered her with resources and guidance, reunited her with her mother, and even made her the Moon God Emperor.

All along, she had always felt that she was only burdening him, constantly taking from him without giving anything back. On the day she had her first time with him more than two years ago, she promised herself that one day she would become someone Yun Wuji could truly rely on.

Yun Wuji blinked, pausing for a moment before patting her head. "That's cute."

"Hmm~" Xia Qingyue squinted her eyes and lowered her head, enjoying his head pat. For a moment, it felt as if time had returned to when she was still his disciple and he used to spoil her. Although only a short time had passed, it felt as if countless years had gone by since then.

"Father, Mother! Are we really allowed to live here? We don't need to hide anymore?" He Ling held her mother's hand and asked with excitement. She could hardly believe it, her eyes glowing with hope.

At just fifteen years old, He Ling was barely a teenager and had only just begun cultivating for a few years. Her eyes darted around as she spoke, taking in the endless vitality and greenery stretching as far as she could see.

The Emerald Verdant Realm, as its name implied, was famous for being one of the greenest star realms in the entire God Realm. Lush grasses covered the land, towering trees pierced through the clouds, and countless precious herbs grew in abundance.

This realm served as the secondary medicine garden of the Moon God Realm. The inhabitants here cultivated rare herbs and paid a heavy tax of seventy percent to the Moon God Realm in exchange for the right to live within it.

"Indeed, Ling'er. Young Master Yun kept his promise to us even though he was never obliged to. He found us a place where we can live in peace and dignity." He Ling's mother patted her daughter and son's heads, her voice carrying both endless admiration and gratitude for Yun Wuji. "Remember this well. In the future, you must repay Young Master Yun's grace."

"Mm! Mother, when I grow up, I'll find Young Master and help him refine the best pill!" He Lin clenched his mother's hand tightly, his cute face set with a serious expression as he spoke in a firm tone.

On the other hand, He Ling's father, He Lian, was directing his people to settle down. He, too, was deeply moved. In fact, every single Wood Spirit had been moved to tears by this sudden turn of fortune. The long-cherished dream of living with dignity had arrived when none of them expected it.

(I made up a random name for He Ling's father.)

"Young Master Yun..." Watching his people's faces overflowing with joy, lit with hope and expectation for the future, He Lian's eyes grew misty. To stop his tears from falling, he raised his head, but as he did, he suddenly caught sight of two figures watching them from above. His voice trembled, "Young... Young Master Yun!"

Back then, before leaving, Yun Wuji had revealed his true appearance to He Lian to prevent any potential misunderstandings. Because of that, He Lian instantly recognized Yun Wuji, who was now standing in his original appearance.

"Wood Spirit's patriarch, do you like your new home?" Yun Wuji landed together with Xia Qingyue and greeted the group with a smile. Neither of them had deliberately concealed their presence, so it was only natural that He Lian had noticed them.

"This humble one could never be happier." He Lian's face lit up through tears of joy, gratitude slipping out uncontrollably. He fell to his knees and kowtowed. "This humble one, together with the entire Wood Spirit Race, is eternally grateful to you, Young Master Yun! Even if a hundred generations pass, we would still be unable to repay your blessing."

Thud!

He Ling's mother arrived with her son and daughter, kneeling beside her husband to express her deep gratitude.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

The other Wood Spirits, who had been busy organizing their belongings, also dropped to their knees one after another, their sincerity overflowing as they bowed in gratitude toward Yun Wuji.

"Please get up, everyone. I only did what was right." Among all the things Yun Wuji had done, helping the Wood Spirits was one of the few acts without any ulterior motive. He had done it purely out of the kindness of his heart and pity for this unfortunate race.

He waved his hand, and a formless power gently lifted all the Wood Spirits to their feet.

"Big… big brother, thank you for helping us find a new safe home!" He Ling gazed up at Yun Wuji with her wide, innocent eyes. She clasped her hands together and spoke with utmost sincerity and gratitude. "When… when I grow up, I'll do my best to help you!"

'See? A cute, innocent girl staring at you like that. Aren't you tempted?' Xia Qingyue silently pinched his waist and transmitted the teasing thought to him.

'You know I'm not into young girls,' Yun Wuji dismissed her remark casually, his eyes drifting from He Ling to her mother. 'You know I like them big and curvy.'

To have given birth to a beauty like He Ling, her mother was naturally a beauty in her own right. She had soft, graceful features, and her mature figure radiated motherly charm. Truly, she was a top-quality milf.

'Lecher! You're hopeless!' Xia Qingyue's face darkened as she twisted the flesh on his waist with a sharp pinch, snorting coldly. But immediately after, she let out a helpless sigh. 'But… if you really were into her, I could probably find a way to send her to your bed.'

'…Fuck! Who do you take me for? A lust-driven beast?!' Black lines appeared across Yun Wuji's face as he nearly cursed aloud. 'How could I separate such a good family?! Look at how much they love each other! These people have suffered so much, how could I possibly add even more suffering to them?!'

'It seems you are not without standards after all,' Xia Qingyue chuckled at his words, caressing the spot she had pinched. 'For misunderstanding you, I deserve a punishment. How are you going to punish me, Master~?'

'…' Yun Wuji rolled his eyes at her antics. He wanted to say; Who's the real pervert here?

"I'm already very happy with just your intention," Yun Wuji said softly to He Ling, smiling. "The best way to repay me is to become a great Wood Spirit who can guard and protect your race."

"I came today just to check on you all. You're still busy with your work, so I won't bother you anymore." After speaking, he held Xia Qingyue's waist and flew away without giving them a chance to respond.

Watching his figure fade into the distance, He Lin stared at Yun Wuji with admiration and reverence. "Young Master Yun is so cool, benevolent, and powerful! I hope I can become like him in the future!"

"Hmm, Big Brother Yun is so cool," He Ling agreed, nodding as she stared at him, her green eyes sparkling with admiration.

...

Leaving the Emerald Verdant Realm, Xia Qingyue and Yun Wuji headed toward the Moon God Realm. Xia Qingyue insisted on receiving her "punishment" as soon as possible.

"Ehh, Mother?" Just as they drew closer to the Moon God Realm, Xia Qingyue suddenly sensed her mother's aura.

"Mother-in-law?" Yun Wuji also sensed her aura, and soon the figure of Yue Wugou appeared, accompanied by a young woman. His expression changed, a hint of awkwardness crossing his face.

After the death of Yue Wuya, Yun Wuji had not had the chance to meet Yue Wugou. One reason was that he had been very busy, and another was that he did not know how to approach her.

"Qingyue and… Wuji," Yue Wugou called out affectionately as she approached. Her eyes lingered on Yun Wuji for a moment before she spoke his name.

Since recovering her health, Yue Wugou, who had been 'confined' to the Moon God Realm for years, would often take strolls around the realm and sometimes even beyond its borders.

Following her was the Divine Moon Envoy, Jin Yue, a young woman dressed in a faint yellow moon robe. She looked pleasant, her jade-like face and ruby lips framed by a gentle and delicate temperament. Her softness was like water, as tender as a kitten and as innocent as a baby squirrel. However, anyone who underestimated her would come to regret it dearly, for this seemingly innocent woman had already reached the 6th level of the Divine Master Realm.

In the novel, Jin Yue was Xia Qingyue's closest attendant and extremely loyal to her. After Xia Qingyue became the Moon God Emperor, Yun Wuji had advised her to choose Jin Yue as her attendant.

"Aunt Wugou, long time no see," Yun Wuji said, nodding in greeting with a strained smile. He wanted to leave the place as quickly as possible.

"Jin Yue, you can leave us alone," Xia Qingyue said, noticing his tension and glancing at her attendant.

"Yes, my king!" Jin Yue immediately obeyed. She transformed into a beam of light and flew away, even retracting her senses to the minimum so she could neither see nor hear what was happening behind her.

After she left, Yue Wugou approached Yun Wuji. She raised both hands and gently held his face, staring deeply into his eyes as she spoke. "Wuji, you don't need to feel any guilt or shame for what happened. You did nothing wrong."

"What happened was bound to happen from the very beginning. You only brought it forward."

"Everyone in this matter can be at fault, but not you. You were only entangled between us, who messed everything up. You have been trying to resolve this knot of hatred and revenge."

Yue Wugou caressed his face, speaking softly and gently. "Please, never think of yourself as someone bad, okay?"

"Aune Wugou…" Yun Wuji was stunned, words failing to come out. He subconsciously held her hand against his face. "I… I won't."

"Good boy," Yue Wugou said with a beautiful smile. Suddenly, she wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him close in a hug. "From now on, don't ever think that Aunty would hate you, alright?"

"Yes… I… I won't do it again." Yun Wuji froze in place, his hand suspended in the air, unsure where to put it. In his mind, he was screaming, 'Why the fuck is she being so touchy?!!!'

From the side, Xia Qingyue watched the scene, her eyes narrowing as a sudden idea sparked in her mind. A sly smile spread across her face.

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