"I never expected that this twisted bastard would possess a Phoenix bloodline, and a pure one at that." — Mu Lanyi thought to herself as she dressed, having just finished her cultivation. Her strength had risen from the 2nd Emperor Profound Realm to the 8th Emperor Profound Realm, thanks to Xichen's pure Yang energy.
As for Xichen, his strength had increased from the 3rd Tyrant Profound Realm to the 5th Tyrant Profound Realm. Although he didn't benefit as much as Mu Lanyi, who possessed the Chaotic Yin Body, which also increased her Fortune Value by 2,000.
However, this didn't matter much to Xichen, as he hadn't come out empty-handed either, thanks to the system.
[Ding! The Favored Daughter of Heaven's impression of you has improved. You have received 100 Fortune Value and 500 Destiny Points.]
[Ding! The host has dual cultivated with the Favored Daughter of Heaven. Fortune Value has increased by 250.]
"Remember... you are not allowed to tell anyone about what happened." — Mu Lanyi said in a stern tone, her icy blue eyes staring intently into his, filled with warning.
"Don't worry... This prince doesn't have such a hobby." — Xichen said calmly, walking towards her with confident steps. He then gently lifted her chin, forcing her to look into his gleaming golden eyes.
"But remember this well, from now on... you belong to this prince. I won't let you escape, not in this life... nor the next."
Mu Lanyi's lips trembled slightly, and a hint of tension appeared in her eyes. But her heart, usually so hard, pounded with a force she couldn't deny. This wasn't just a threat... it was a promise carrying an undeniable tone of sovereignty, as if a royal spirit had branded its indelible mark upon her being.
"...Don't be so overconfident," she murmured coldly, turning her face away lightly, yet she didn't remove Xichen's hand that still touched her chin.
[Ding! The host has displayed the overbearing and magnificent CEO persona before the Favored Daughter of Heaven, making her cold heart flutter. You have received 100 Fortune Value and 500 Destiny Points.]
'Is this woman a masochist who likes overbearing men?' — Xichen couldn't help but feel surprised seeing the tips of Mu Lanyi's ears redden and hearing the sound of her heart pounding wildly.
'...It seems I've discovered her weak spot.' — Xichen smiled a faint, sideways smile, then quietly retreated, leaving Mu Lanyi standing there, unable to hide the slight change in her usually cold expression.
"I'll leave now, but don't forget to prepare yourself for what's to come... What happened between us isn't the end, it's just the beginning." — He said in a deep voice before his figure flickered and vanished from the place, leaving behind a trace of his radiant energy.
Although he wanted to stay and get more points from the cold beauty, seeking out Yun Che and humiliating him a bit would probably grant him even more points.
In an instant, silence returned to the empty lake, but Mu Lanyi remained standing there, staring at the spot where Xichen had disappeared, her hands clenched tightly on her dress.
"Hmph!!... That bastard..." — She let out a cold, annoyed snort before leaving the place, but her face was as red as an apple.
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At the same time, Yun Che was sitting in meditation when suddenly his aura surged, and he achieved a breakthrough.
"Not bad, you've reached the 1st Spirit Profound Realm. This is thanks to the Profound Earth Milk that Ice Ape had," Jasmine's voice rang in his head. This journey hadn't been without benefits; he had found Profound Earth Milk, an extremely rare substance containing immense energy, which allowed Yun Che to break through from the 5th True Profound Realm to the 1st Spirit Profound Realm.
"Unfortunately, there's none of that Profound Earth Milk left, or I would have easily reached the peak of my current realm," Yun Che muttered regretfully. Although he had found a treasure that many would fight to the death for, he wasn't entirely satisfied.
As Yun Che wiped the sweat from his brow after his breakthrough, a faint smile curled on his lips—that smile reflecting extreme self-confidence, mixed with a hint of innate arrogance he couldn't hide.
"But the best thing is the Cultivation technique I found in the inheritance cave," Yun Che said, a crooked, playful smile spreading on his lips. After being chased by others for the Profound Earth Milk, he had found the cave of a Dual Cultivator and obtained his legacy, which was a Dual Cultivation technique.
"Do you intend to walk the path of Dual Cultivation?" Jasmine asked, her voice filled with disdain. Although she knew Yun Che was a womanizer who frequently visited brothels, she hadn't expected him to want to pursue the path of Dual Cultivation.
Although many people practiced Dual Cultivation, she hadn't expected her disciple, the inheritor of the Heretic God, to also choose such a path.
Yun Che smiled cunningly as he replied with a confident tone, "And why not? As long as I possess the looks, the talent, and the opportunity... it would be foolish not to take advantage of it."
"I see. I won't stop you since this is a path you have chosen yourself. But don't call yourself this princess's disciple from now on," Jasmine said in a cold, disdainful voice, retreating into the Sky Poison Pearl.
It wasn't that she minded the path of Dual Cultivation itself, but knowing Yun Che's character, he wouldn't hesitate to destroy sects to obtain women. Therefore, she no longer wanted such a disciple who would bring her shame.
And this wasn't baseless speculation. When he was in New Moon City, he had destroyed the Sky Spear Clan simply because they had prevented him from seeing their young mistress. Because of this, the girl committed suicide, and he didn't even spare her brother or father.
Yun Che smiled faintly as he watched Jasmine disappear into the Sky Poison Pearl, then muttered sarcastically: "You say I've brought you shame? In the end, strength is what speaks. And I will make the whole world know... that even gods will kneel before me, along with their most beautiful women."
And that includes you too.
But he didn't dare say that last part aloud. Jasmine's power was still too unfathomable for him, so it was better not to provoke her enmity before he had sufficient strength. He was confident in his talent, and with this technique, his power would skyrocket to the heavens.
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