"Xian'er, bring back Tian SheTian She's corpse. A peak Dou Zong's body mustn't go to waste!"
Liu Xi's voice carried from afar, and Xiao Yixian promptly replied, "Got it!"
With a light step, Xiao Yixian appeared behind Tian SheTian She, reaching out to grab the lifeless body. Another step forward sent ripples spreading through the air as her figure vanished on the spot. In the next instant, layers of spatial ripples appeared before Liu Xi, and Xiao Yixian emerged from them, carrying Tian SheTian She's corpse.
"Thank you, Xian'er." Liu Xi took the body solemnly and stored it deep within his ring.
Whether killing Tian SheTian She would offend Ice River Valley didn't matter to him. As long as their Valley Master remained covetous of the Woeful Poison Body, the two sides were destined to clash. Now that they had already come knocking, Liu Xi had no reason to hold back. The corpse of a 9-Star Dou Zong would make the perfect vessel for Yao Tianhuo's future body.
All he lacked now was the Blood Essence Demon Fruit—once obtained, he could refine the Bone Growing Blood Fusing Pill to craft Yao Tianhuo a new flesh vessel. Begging for mercy or showing submission was meaningless; only strength could confront Ice River Valley head-on.
Storing the body away, Liu Xi turned to Xiao Yixian, blinking playfully. "Xian'er, tonight, we continue."
Her cheeks flushed red as she sneaked a nervous glance at Zi Yan. Seeing the girl's expression remain innocent, she bit her lip and nodded softly.
Zi Yan looked between the two, suspicion clear on her little face. She couldn't shake the feeling they were hiding something from her. "Big Brother, Sister Xian'er, what are you going to do?"
'Do... what?' Liu Xi thought wryly, though his face remained calm. Zi Yan still didn't fully understand the matters between men and women, and before she matured, he preferred to keep it that way. "Nothing much—just cultivation practice with your Sister Xian'er to improve our strength. Let's head down first."
He smoothly changed the subject, guiding a still-curious Zi Yan and the blushing Xiao Yixian down to the Ye Clan estate.
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Meanwhile, the entire Ye City had erupted in shock. No one had expected the newly advanced Dou Zun to slay Elder Tian SheTian She without hesitation. Though Tian SheTian She had fallen short before a Dou Zun, behind him stood Ice River Valley—one of the Central Plains' top powers.
That sect had two known Dou Zun experts: the Great Elder Tian Shuangzi, who advanced ten years ago, and the long-established Valley Master, the Ice Sovereign Bing He himself. The news was explosive—Ice River Valley would never let this insult go unanswered, not even against another Dou Zun!
Within hours, rumors spread across the region, centered on Ye City: the appearance of a new Dou Zun and his enmity with Ice River Valley ignited endless whispers and speculation.
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Descending into the Ye Clan's front courtyard, Liu Xi saw Ye Zhong and several elders stepping forward with awe and reverence. What was once a promising young talent had now become a figure commanding respect—a Dou Zun powerhouse.
"Respected One, Mister Liu Xi, Miss Zi Yan," Ye Zhong greeted with a solemn bow, "the Ye Clan failed to protect our honored guests. We invited you into danger—Ye Zhong is deeply ashamed!"
Liu Xi noticed the nervous gazes of the elders were all directed at Xiao Yixian. Clearly, her new status as a Dou Zun made her presence even more imposing than his own.
Xiao Yixian chuckled softly, then slipped her arm around Liu Xi's, leaning gently against his shoulder with a tender smile—an unspoken message that Liu Xi was the one who made the decisions.
"Hehe… Elder Tian SheTian She came for us. It has nothing to do with the Ye Clan. We won't hold it against you, Elder Ye Zhong, so rest easy," Liu Xi said warmly.
Relief washed over Ye Zhong and his elders. After nearly betraying Liu Xi earlier, they feared retaliation. But with his assurance, they could finally breathe again.
Liu Xi extended his hand, summoning a jade slip that floated in midair. Infusing it with Dou Qi, he carved glowing runes into its surface using his Spiritual Power, then tossed it to Ye Zhong with a faint smile. "Borrowing the Sun Fire Ancient Altar this time has benefited me greatly. I'm a man who repays debts. Within my ability, I'll help the Ye Clan once if needed. Crush this jade slip, and I'll know."
Ye Zhong caught it tightly, his expression alight with gratitude. Though it was Liu Xi who offered the favor, it was clear this also represented the goodwill of a Dou Zun—Xiao Yixian. Such a favor was priceless.
As Liu Xi said, he wasn't someone who forgot favors. The Sun Fire Ancient Altar had helped him break through to Dou Zong, aided Xiao Yixian in forming her Poison Pill, and even granted him a Earth Core Bead. Protecting the Ye Clan once was a fair exchange—then they'd be even.
Just as he turned to leave with Zi Yan and Xiao Yixian, Ye Zhong hurriedly called after him. "Mister Liu Xi, please stay! Why not rest another night in our Ye Clan? You can depart tomorrow. And... I've just learned something regarding the Blood Essence Demon Fruit!"
"Oh?" Liu Xi's eyes brightened. He hadn't expected Ye Zhong to actually find information on the Blood Essence Demon Fruit—what a timely surprise. "Many thanks, Elder Ye Zhong. Just give me the details, though I worry staying here might bring the Ye Clan trouble."
Ye Zhong gave an embarrassed laugh, bowing deeply. "To say we're unafraid would be a lie. But since Mister Liu Xi has treated us with such sincerity, the Ye Clan won't neglect hospitality! Tonight, a banquet shall be held in your honor. Also, word is that a Zhao Clan in Qingyang City within the Pill Region possesses one Blood Essence Demon Fruit. They're a small alchemy family with several 6th Tier alchemists among them."
Liu Xi memorized the information, smiled slightly, and said, "Then I'll trouble you for one more night."
"Haha, no trouble at all," Ye Zhong replied quickly, grinning ear to ear.
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As night fell, lanterns illuminated the Ye Clan's estate, and laughter filled the air. A grand feast was underway—Ye Zhong himself played host, proudly letting all of Ye City know that his clan had ties with the Dou Zun who annihilated Ice River Valley's envoys.
Deep into the night, Xiao Yixian pushed open the door, helping a half-drunk Liu Xi back into their room. Setting him down on the bed, she sighed softly.
"Whew~"
Lying there, Liu Xi let out a satisfied breath, his gaze resting on Xiao Yixian's radiant beauty. The corner of his lips curled into a grin as he pulled her onto the bed. Her startled cry was soon muffled as he rolled over and pressed her beneath him, his face buried against her snow-white neck.
"So fragrant~"
"Young Master, don't… Zi Yan's in the next room!"
'Ah, so you're reminding me to keep it down. Got it.' Liu Xi chuckled inwardly, spreading his Spiritual Power to envelop the room—no sound would escape, no matter how fierce their "cultivation."
And to his astonishment, his cultivation speed under these "conditions" increased tenfold! For someone already at the Dou Zong level, that was unbelievable.
"Hehe… marvelous. Before, I couldn't balance cultivation and pleasure—but now, I can…"
Burying his face in Xiao Yixian's generous embrace, Liu Xi sighed in pure satisfaction.
(End of Chapter)
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