The next morning, sunlight streamed through the window, spilling across the floor in dazzling golden patches.
Behind the sheer drapes of the bed, two figures could be faintly seen leaning against one another.
Liu Xi reclined against the headboard, holding Xiao Yixian gently in his arms, his expression calm and relaxed, his gaze soft.
"Xian'er, it's time to get up."
At his words, Xiao Yixian pressed her delicate pink palms against Liu Xi's chest and slowly sat up. Her flawless face and long, snow-white neck gleamed in the light; her full curves and slender waistline exuded a quiet charm, while her smooth, rounded hips gave her an almost divine allure.
Her waterfall-like snow-white hair cascaded down, veiling her body in an ethereal shimmer—temptation wrapped in purity.
"Young Master, this cultivation method of yours truly is extraordinary. Even I can feel my cultivation speed increasing… but the posture is far too embarrassing."
"Hehe… isn't that perfect? It boosts cultivation speed and enhances our… marital harmony."
Liu Xi rose from the bed, his robes drifting to him under a flow of Dou Qi, clothing himself layer by layer.
Xiao Yixian extended her slender jade-like fingers, personally straightening his robe, then rolled her eyes charmingly and said softly, "You just want both my cultivation and my body."
Liu Xi chuckled, spreading his arms to enjoy her gentle ministrations. "And someone seems to enjoy it quite a lot too—and was completely addicted."
Xiao Yixian's face turned crimson. She raised her pink fist and playfully punched his chest—though if she'd used her full strength, Liu Xi might have been gone on the spot.
When Liu Xi was fully dressed, Xiao Yixian finally smiled in satisfaction. A gleam of light flashed in her eyes as she drew a finger through the air.
At once, the surrounding energy of heaven and earth turned into gentle streams, washing away certain… traces of last night. A new, pure white dress formed around her, covering her saintly figure once again.
The previous one had long since been torn to shreds by Liu Xi.
Liu Xi stood by, smiling lazily as he admired her movements. Only when the dress fully wrapped her delicate body did he reluctantly avert his gaze.
"Let's go."
Xiao Yixian nodded with a light smile and followed him out of the room.
As she watched Liu Xi's tall, confident back, her beautiful eyes shimmered with tenderness. She could feel the heat of his love for her—deep and unreserved. Her response was simple yet eternal: a lifetime of companionship and protection.
Liu Xi could feel the immense power surging through his veins, Dou Qi flowing like a torrential river. He couldn't help but marvel, 'To think cultivation could be this… pleasant. Then again, only I could experience such fortune. Who else could have a Dou Zun willingly accompany them day and night in cultivation?'
Having reached the peak of 1-Star Dou Zong, he estimated that in just over ten more days of dual cultivation, he would break through to 2-Star. The Dou Qi refined through Xiao Yixian's Dou Zun strength was so dense that it felt nearly indestructible.
To think that he'd only broken through to the Dou Zong realm four or five days ago!
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In the Ye Clan's front courtyard, Liu Xi stood surrounded by several elders, while the younger generation could only stand at a respectful distance.
Ye Zhong's eyes were filled with complex emotions as he looked at Liu Xi.
When they had first met, Liu Xi was merely a talented youth. Later, he realized the young man had the potential to become an 8th Tier Alchemist. But now, even the maid beside him had become a Dou Zun.
It was humbling—someone the Ye Clan once considered a junior was now a figure they could only look up to. Thankfully, Ye Zhong had the foresight to befriend him early.
"Mr. Liu Xi," Ye Zhong began with a polite smile, "I won't try to make you stay any longer. After all, the one you killed was an Elder of Ice River Valley. Should they come seeking revenge, my Ye Clan cannot protect you."
"Ice River Valley is a top-tier power in the Central Plains, filled with countless strong cultivators. I advise that you head for Holy Pill City—the home of the Pill Tower. With your level of alchemy, passing their examination would be simple, and once you join the Pill Tower, even Ice River Valley will hesitate to act rashly."
"Consider it carefully."
His tone carried genuine concern.
Liu Xi pondered briefly. Ye Zhong's advice was sound. As an alchemist, there was no better place to develop influence than the Pill Tower.
"Elder Ye Zhong speaks wisely. I'll give it thought. But with our connection so public, aren't you afraid Ice River Valley will retaliate against your clan?"
Ye Zhong smiled faintly, his eyes glinting with quiet pride. "My Ye Clan may rank last among the five major clans, but as long as we have the Pill Tower's favor, Ice River Valley won't dare move recklessly."
Liu Xi nodded. 'If Ice River Valley dares threaten them, once I reach Dou Zun, I'll wipe them out myself. For my peace of mind, if nothing else.'
Soon, Xiao Yixian arrived holding the still-drowsy Zi Yan by the hand.
"Yoing Master!"
"Big Brother!"
Liu Xi smiled at them, then turned to Ye Zhong and the elders. "Everyone, we'll meet again someday."
With that, he rose into the air. Behind him, Xiao Yixian and Zi Yan followed, stepping onto the sky as Dou Qi waves rippled beneath their feet.
Under the awed gazes of the Ye Clan, the trio disappeared into the horizon.
Ye Zhong exhaled deeply, lowering his head. 'If only the Ye Clan were still in its prime… we wouldn't need to look up to anyone, not even a Dou Zun.'
Still, he managed a faint smile. "This encounter benefits our clan. We've earned the goodwill of a Dou Zun. Everyone, dismiss."
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High above, tens of thousands of meters in the sky, Ye City had already become a tiny dot beneath the clouds.
"Xian'er," Liu Xi said, checking the map Ye Zhong had provided, "with your current control over spatial power, can you open a direct space passage to Qingyang City?"
"Of course. Let me try."
Xiao Yixian extended a hand, her long hair fluttering as her snow-white dress rippled without wind. Her fingertip traced through the air.
A rift tore open—pure black and filled with oppressive energy that seemed to devour light itself.
Under her Dou Qi's support, the fissure expanded, forming a three-zhang-wide tunnel of darkness.
When the three stepped in, the space gate sealed itself behind them, vanishing into the void.
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Inside the spatial passage, Liu Xi observed with fascination. It was similar to a wormhole, though far less stable. Outside the Dou Qi barrier Xiao Yixian maintained, raging spatial turbulence pulsed with destructive energy.
Without wasting time, Liu Xi summoned a spacw boat and tossed it forward.
The vessel expanded instantly into a towering craft several zhang long. The three boarded, and with a pulse of Dou Qi, the ship shot forward like a streak of light.
As Xiao Yixian maintained the channel, Zi Yan sat quietly beside her, a strange look flickering across her youthful face—like someone far away was softly calling her name.
(End of Chapter)
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