Moonshadow City – Spirit Lake Courtyard
At dawn, Li Chen, who had fought several battles in Yu Qingci's two hidden realms—both situated on her body—lay in rest. The first secret realm had been explored before, but the second… it was his first time delving into it, and it left him truly exhausted. It was unexplored territory, requiring careful navigation.
To find the perfect path—a harmonious position that was both comfortable and pleasurable—he had to cultivate diligently and arduously. Once successful, he could dive deeper and deeper without any hindrance.
He realized his strength wasn't yet sufficient to handle more, but he wasn't disappointed. He knew that a system reward was approaching.
Suddenly, a voice rang in his mind.
Ding!
Host has successfully deepened his emotions with Yu Qingci.
Reward:
Cultivation improved: +3 minor realms
Yu Qingci: +3 minor realms
Alchemy proficiency +30%
Host has achieved a critical emotional breakthrough.
Special Reward:
Three-Eyed Fire-Blazed Falcon - Infant stage
(Currently in system space. Once summoned, it will arrive instantly.)
"This time, I've truly received something valuable," he thought.
Just then, both his and Qingci's aura surged.
Yu Qingci, previously mid-tier Golden Core, now broke through to peak Golden Core.
She was shocked and turned to Li Chen, only to find that he, too, had grown stronger.
She asked,
"Husband, how...how did you do it?"
"Well, no need to be that surprised. It's all thanks to my dual cultivation technique. And, unbeknownst to you, you've already learned it through our… intimate sessions."
"Uh…" she blushed, shocked.
Then she calmed down. She knew dual cultivation could enhance cultivation, but techniques that increased both parties' strength without harming either were exceedingly rare—even in the Immortal Realm.
Still, to confirm its authenticity, she asked,
"My dear… is it truly a genuine one?"
"Yes," he replied, "It's completely free of sinister effects."
She sighed with relief, hugged him tightly, and began kissing his chest. Her plump breasts pressed against him like they had found their perfect nest.
Li Chen raised her chin, stuck out his tongue, and began to lick her tongue slowly. After a while, he stopped and gently held her head to his chest.
"System, open my panel."
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Host: Li Chen
Cultivation: 8th Stage Spirit Sea Realm
Dao Partners:
Su Lingxue – Peak Golden Core
Yu Qingci – Peak Golden Core
Children: Li Xuan (bloodline sealed)
Profession: Alchemy – 2nd Grade
Bloodline: Divine
Constitution: Hongmeng Divine Body sealed (Charm not fully activated due to thin spiritual energy)
Real Estate: Spirit Lake Courtyard
Pet: Three-Eyed Fire-Blazed Falcon (in system space)
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"System, what about this falcon?"
Three-Eyed Fire-Blazed Falcon:
* Can bind to host and family members
* Shares special technique: Blazing Eye Glaze
a.Predicts enemy's next move
b.Slows enemy reaction
c.Adds fire-elemental enhancement to attacks
Host can select which family members it will bind with
Li Chen's eyes sparkled with excitement. He remembered how his son loved to fly—this would be the perfect gift for him.
He patted Yu Qingci's soft butt and whispered,
"I need to go out for a while."
She murmured drowsily,
"Is it necessary? If not, wait until I wake up…"
"It's not that urgent."
He lifted her gently, laid her on his chest, and soon they both drifted into sleep.
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Elsewhere...
The assassins, who had been scouring the region for leads, now halted their blind search.
Instead, they contacted the Dark Eagle Sect—one of the three major forces within the Assassination Hall—to identify the people shown in the portraits they had conjured from absorbed memories.
"Gather all information, whether it's relevant or not," the lead assassin ordered coldly.
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After several hours, as dusk painted the sky with fading hues of crimson and gold, a mysterious figure arrived at the temporary outpost of the Assassination Hall—a remote location cloaked in shadow and silence. His presence was swift, his movements like that of a ghost. A dark feathered mask covered his face, obscuring his identity. Long black robes fluttered behind him as he stepped forward, clutching several tightly bound scrolls in his hand.
Without a word, he approached the assembled assassins, who bowed slightly upon recognizing his aura. Though his cultivation realm was unclear, the oppressive silence that followed him gave away his status as someone formidable.
He handed over the scrolls to the leader, his voice hoarse yet calm,
"Here. All the information regarding those portraits is compiled within."
With his task complete, he turned away and vanished into the shadows—without sparing a single glance back. It was as if he had never existed at all.
The leader of the assassin group, a Nascent Soul stage practitioner, received the scrolls with a nod. His gaze was sharp and unreadable as he unfurled the first scroll, eyes scanning the contents with practiced precision.
Moments later, his expression darkened.
He muttered in a deep, grave tone,
"Moonshadow City."
The name echoed in the dim room like a curse—no longer a mere city, but a marked destination. The assas
sins behind him straightened, understanding the meaning instantly.
Their targets had revealed themselves.
The hunt was about to intensify.
Before setting their plans into motion, the assassin squad paused. Moonshadow City was no ordinary location. The city lord had no direct ties to the Assassination Hall, and while he had never openly opposed them, he had also never offered support. Acting recklessly within such a domain could risk exposure and retaliation.
"We need to report this to Lady Bai," one of the assassins said grimly.
Soon after, they arrived at the inner chamber where Lady Bai sat, her aura cold and commanding as always. Her long black robes fluttered slightly with the subtle flow of spiritual energy in the air.
The Nascent Soul assassin stepped forward, bowed, and reported:
"My lady, we've confirmed that three adults and one child left the target's residence shortly after the deaths of our disciples. They were last seen entering Moonshadow City. While their aura signatures do not fully match the targets, the child… fits the timeline. We suspect this group may be involved or this group is the same group we are looking for."
Lady Bai's eyes narrowed slightly.
Then she replied coldly,
"No need to trouble yourselves. I will personally handle this matter."
The assassins exchanged glances. Her tone made it clear: the game had changed. Lady Bai herself was now taking the field.
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End of This Chapter
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