Chapter 321: Why Are You Wearing Her Majesty's Clothes?
Holy Pill City, Holy Pill Mountain Range.
The faint sound of thunder echoed across the sky as a figure flickered through the air. Xiao Yan's silhouette wavered as he appeared at the gate of Lu Bu's estate.
Before he could land, a cold, piercing gaze locked onto him.
Xiao Yan felt a shiver run down his spine, as though he were walking alone through a dense, overgrown forest at dusk, with unseen predators watching him from the shadows.
Swallowing hard, he was about to call out or knock on the door when a flash of white light illuminated the sky. A celestial figure with snow white hair floated gracefully above him, her indifferent gaze looking down upon him.
"Um… Senior… uh… I'm here to see Yao Ran," Xiao Yan said awkwardly, his scalp tingling. But as soon as the words left his mouth, he realized his mistake.
Considering his relationship with Lu Bu, there was no way he should be calling Xiao Yi Xian "Senior." Yet, the sheer pressure emanating from her made the title slip out instinctively.
Despite her ethereal beauty and delicate appearance, Xiao Yi Xian's expressionless demeanor was intimidating. This was, after all, the Enan Poison Body. Her toxic Dou Qi could obliterate life with ease. Xiao Yan vividly remembered her effortlessly killing Dou Kings and Dou Emperors when he was still a mere Dou Wang. The scene of toxic mist spreading, white bones corroding, and life being extinguished was something he could never forget.
"Yao Ran, Xiao Yan is here to see you," Xiao Yi Xian said coolly, her voice carrying into the estate behind her.
The words had barely left her mouth when Nalan Yao Ran emerged in a swirl of green Dou Qi. Her face lit up with joy when she saw Xiao Yan, clearly relieved to see him unharmed. It seemed that Yao Chen had been successfully rescued and that the battle with the Hall of Souls had ended victoriously. Xiao Yan had returned in one piece, without any missing limbs.
"Cough… Is Lu Bu here? I need to talk to him," Xiao Yan asked again.
"He's not back yet," Xiao Yi Xian replied, her delicate eyebrows twitching slightly. Though her voice was calm, Xiao Yan still detected a faint hint of displeasure.
Not back yet?
Xiao Yan's mouth twitched. Don't tell me Lu Bu went somewhere secluded to refine the soul essence…
Damn it! Once again, he'd unknowingly worked for Lu Bu's benefit. This was the second time!
The thought made Xiao Yan feel incredibly aggrieved. While he was satisfied and happy to have rescued his teacher, the realization that Lu Bu had reaped even greater rewards left him feeling bitter. The battle was supposed to have been his stage so why had Lu Bu's gains outshone his?
What a joke!
"Cough, well then… I'll take my leave," Xiao Yan said, quickly bowing and turning to leave with Nalan Yao Ran. He still needed to visit the three chairmen of the Pill Tower to inquire about the soul essence.
"Goodbye, Sister Xiao Yi Xian!" Nalan Yao Ran waved cheerfully before departing with Xiao Yan, disappearing into the lush greenery of the Holy Pill Mountain Range.
Watching them leave, Xiao Yi Xian slowly withdrew her gaze. But a moment later, her fair cheeks puffed slightly as she clenched her teeth in annoyance.
That man! Xiao Yan had already returned, but Lu Bu hadn't. Could he have gone off with Medusa to enjoy some sightseeing?
Damn it. Just wait until he comes back see how I deal with him!
"Hehe, Sister Xiao Yi Xian, you scared Xiao Yan just now…" Zi Yan's bell like laughter rang out. Ripples of spatial distortion spread through the air as Lu Bu appeared with Zi Yan and Medusa.
When Xiao Yi Xian saw Lu Bu, her delicate eyebrows instinctively arched, but as soon as she noticed Medusa, her lips pressed together in a gentle smile. Her expression softened, and she leaned into Lu Bu's left arm, wrapping her arms around both him and Zi Yan.
"You're finally back. You must be exhausted. Did you encounter any powerful enemies?" Xiao Yi Xian said with a soft smile, her voice warm and comforting. The serene charm of her demeanor made Lu Bu instinctively tighten his arm around her slender waist.
"Mm hmm! We ran into a very annoying enemy this time!" Zi Yan quickly chimed in, eager to share. After all, she had played a big role in the fight!
"Hmph… cough… Let's discuss this inside. It's not appropriate to talk here," Medusa interjected, her tone cold as her gaze flicked to Lu Bu's arm around Xiao Yi Xian. Holding her while still holding Xiao Yi Xian? Don't even think about it!
But she quickly adjusted her tone, changing the subject smoothly.
Holding two beautiful women and a lively girl, Lu Bu lightly tapped his foot, and in the blink of an eye, they were inside the room.
Zi Yan giggled as she began recounting their adventures in the Rainfall Mountains. Xiao Yi Xian listened carefully, her expression shifting subtly as she processed the story. The Hall of Souls was significant, and while the six Dou Zuns they had fought were formidable, Lu Bu and Medusa's exceptional strength had made victory possible.
However, the Scorpion Demon Three Brothers of the Cloud Rain Sect were another matter entirely. Until now, Xiao Yi Xian hadn't even known about the Cloud Rain Sect's involvement, or that they posed such a thorny problem.
Her heart simmered with frustration as she realized Lu Bu hadn't told her the full extent of the danger before setting out.
"Then what's the plan now?" she asked.
"Train," Lu Bu said decisively, stroking his chin. "We need to strengthen everyone's abilities. The Hall of Souls won't take the destruction of a branch lightly."
"While they're distracted by other matters for now, once they're free to act… things could get very dangerous."
Lu Bu vividly remembered how terrifying the Hall of Souls had been when unencumbered by distractions. They could effortlessly send multiple Dou Zuns after their targets. From Qin Tian in the early days to Zhai Xing Lao Gui and Mu Gu later on, every move they made was deliberate and relentless.
It was only through his careful planning, the use of the Heavenly Demon Puppet, and his foresight that Lu Bu had managed to secure minor victories. And even then, luck had played a significant role.
So, during this brief respite, Lu Bu was determined to bolster their strength and prepare for the inevitable clash with the Hall of Souls.
Additionally, there was still the matter of the Scorpion Demon Three Brothers. While Lu Bu and Medusa had masked their identities during the Rainfall Mountain battle, Feng Zunzhe and Xiao Yan had not.
Even though not many people knew of the connection between Lu Bu and Xiao Yan, there was still a risk that someone could deduce it. Given Human Scorpion's brazen and reckless nature, who knew what kind of madness he might resort to?
"Your Majesty, let's head to the cultivation chamber. I'll prepare the Earth Heart Soul Essence for you," Lu Bu said.
"Alright," Medusa replied, her crimson lips curving slightly. Despite her calm tone, a trace of dissatisfaction lingered on her charming face. She had taken significant soul damage in the battle against the Hall of Souls.
It wasn't the first time, either back in the Black Corner Region, a similar thing had happened during a battle against a Hall of Souls' Heavenly Protector. Although she had managed to block the soul transmission back then, part of the message had still escaped.
At the time, she had been less powerful and struggling to harmonize her dual souls, so such outcomes were inevitable.
Now, she was determined to eliminate such weaknesses entirely.
This time, things were different. After so much time, Medusa had already fully harmonized with the Seven Colored Heaven Swallowing Python. Her strength was just a notch below Zhai Xing Lao Gui, yet she still hadn't managed to stop the soul transmission he had sent.
This wouldn't do she needed to improve her soul strength!
"What about me? What should I do?" Zi Yan looked between Medusa and Xiao Yi Xian, feeling a little lost.
"Of course, you'll be training as well. Here, take this." Xiao Yi Xian smiled and flicked her finger. A jade bottle filled with golden pills appeared in her palm, exuding a sweet, enticing fragrance.
"I'm off! I need to break through to Dou Zun quickly so I can finally grow up!" Zi Yan grabbed the jade bottle, her small legs kicking as she ran to her room, her tiny face lit with eagerness and excitement.
"That little girl…" Xiao Yi Xian chuckled softly. But when she turned her head, Medusa and Lu Bu had already entered the cultivation chamber.
"Hmph… just wait. Let's see how I deal with you tonight!" A dangerous glint flickered in Xiao Yi Xian's beautiful eyes as a playful yet cold smile curled her lips.
...
About five hours later, Lu Bu finally emerged from the chamber. Medusa's soul strength wasn't particularly high at most, she had reached the Late Mortal Stage but hadn't achieved perfection yet.
While this was decent among magical beasts of the same level, compared to humans of the same strength, it was slightly inferior.
Thus, Lu Bu had used part of the soul essence he had previously obtained from the Frozen Feather Icefield to help her reach the Perfection Stage of the Mortal Realm. He then supplemented this with the Earth Heart Soul Essence to help her advance to the Spiritual Realm of soul strength.
This particular portion of soul essence had originally been intended for Qing Lin and Yun Yun, but their own soul cultivation wasn't weak and hadn't completely consumed the resource. The remaining portion was naturally all refined by Her Majesty Medusa.
As for the massive soul essence, nearly a hundred meters in size, that he had taken from the Rainfall Mountains, Lu Bu had sealed it away. He planned to deal with it later after all, this was Pill Tower territory, and caution was necessary with so many powerful individuals around.
"Hmph… I thought you weren't going to come out tonight!"
By the window, Xiao Yi Xian stood in a flowing white dress, leaning casually against the wall. Her tone was calm, yet her words carried a trace of subtle grievance.
The gentle glow of the evening lights spilled through the window, casting soft highlights on her figure. The evening breeze brushed her snow white hair, carrying a faint, soothing fragrance.
Wait… why does she sound so… resentful?
Lu Bu scratched his head, feeling a little confused.
"They're all training and improving their strength. What about me?" Xiao Yi Xian's beautiful eyes darted toward him as she spoke with a mix of irritation and teasing.
Lu Bu scratched his head again. Well… it wasn't like he had any suitable resources for her right now… Resources?
In a flash, Lu Bu appeared behind Xiao Yi Xian and gently wrapped his arms around her slender waist.
No resources? No problem. Dual cultivation is still a form of training!
"Hehe…"
"Hmph…" Xiao Yi Xian shot him a glare, her cheeks puffing slightly as if to scold him for being so slow.
With a subtle movement, she turned to face him, her body lightly brushing against his.
"Close your eyes," she said softly, her melodic voice taking on a sultry, commanding tone. There was an air of undeniable authority in her words, reminiscent of Her Majesty Medusa's regal presence.
"Uh…" Lu Bu instinctively obeyed, closing his eyes without hesitation.
But the moment he did, he felt a surge of Dou Qi ripple from the soft figure in his arms.
"Hmm?" He opened his eyes reflexively, only to freeze in place at the sight before him.
Xiao Yi Xian's white dress was gone, replaced by a seven colored robe that clung to her figure, accentuating every curve of her graceful body. On her left side, the high slit of the robe reached all the way up to her waist, revealing glimpses of her jade like skin, smooth and radiant as polished marble.
Lu Bu's breathing hitched as he stared, a newfound respect rising within him.
"You… why are you wearing Her Majesty's clothes?"
Not to mention… the slit on this version seemed even higher than Medusa's original design…
"Do you like it?" Xiao Yi Xian asked with a teasing smile, lifting one leg slightly so that her long, toned thigh slipped gracefully from the slit in her robe.
With a subtle movement of her foot, the door behind Lu Bu creaked open. Her smile deepened, and her tone turned playful yet commanding as she leaned closer.
"Lu Bu, I don't want to fall behind Medusa. You'd better work hard tonight~"
The sweet, warm breath against his ear made him shiver, his heart racing and his mind ablaze.
You don't want to fall behind, but why do I have to work hard… Oh, right. I do need to work hard!
"Hiss…" Lu Bu took a deep breath, realizing tonight wasn't going to be an easy night.
Bang!
The door slammed shut behind them, leaving the room bathed in moonlight. Soft beams of silvery light filtered through, creating subtle columns of radiance that sparkled like a quiet, ethereal spectacle.
...
Elsewhere, inside a spatial wormhole.
A medium sized space vessel sped through, leaving a trail of brilliant silver light in its wake.
Xiao Yan was no longer the poor young man who had first arrived in the Central Plains. As an eighth tier alchemist, he had wealth. As the nominal young master of the Falling Star Pavilion, he had status.
Naturally, he could afford to treat himself well. This spatial ship, worth tens of millions nearly a billion gold coins was no more than the equivalent of a seventh tier pill to him.
"Yao Ran, that poison lady didn't give you a hard time, did she?" Xiao Yan hesitated before asking.
"You mean Sister Xiao Yi Xian?" Nalan Yao Ran tilted her head, then shook it with a smile. "Of course not. She's really kind to me!"
"She often sparred with me and helped me train. She's been so good to me."
"Really?" Xiao Yan muttered, surprised. The murderous Xiao Yi Xian had this side to her?
"Yes, Sister Xiao Yi Xian is wonderful at everything except answering my questions about training." Nalan Yao Ran frowned slightly in frustration.
"Why is that?" Xiao Yan asked curiously. "She's already a Dou Zun, isn't she?"
"Well… she's the Enan Poison Body," Nalan Yao Ran said with an awkward smile. "She just eats pills to advance. She ate her way to Dou Zong, and with Lu Bu's help controlling the Poison Body, she became a Dou Zun."
"...That's how it is…" Xiao Yan's mouth twitched. The people around Lu Bu… how were they all so terrifying?
No, Lu Bu himself was terrifying. Despite being only slightly older than Xiao Yan, his strength likely surpassed that of Feng Zun Zhe. Even now, Xiao Yan couldn't determine the true extent of his power…
"Xiao Yan, Teacher is also in seclusion," Nalan Yao Ran said softly, biting her lip. While her strength as a Dou Zong exceeded her past dreams, the growing number of enemies left her feeling powerless.
"Don't worry," Xiao Yan said with a grin, giving her a reassuring thumbs up. "I'm an eighth tier alchemist now. I'll stay with you and help you grow stronger."
"Mm… but have you found a solution for Teacher's situation?" Nalan Yao Ran asked.
"There's a way…" Xiao Yan's confident expression dimmed slightly. Though he had identified a potential solution for Yao Chen's soul essence, finding the necessary resources wouldn't be easy. It was bound to be a long and difficult journey.
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