High above the desert, Hai Bodong turned his gaze back toward the vast city resting along the edge of sand and land.
His frosty eyes softened with reluctant emotion.
Decades of seclusion had shaped him into a man detached from the world, yet… he still formed a bond with this place.
"Sigh… let's go."
He took one final look, then spread his Ice Wings, white feathers bursting with cold energy as he soared forward.
"Mm."
Ye Chen followed, his Thunder Wings flaring open, catching up easily.
Qinglin was held close in his arms, her small hands clutching his robe as they flew through the sky.
Their speed was frightening. By the time half a day passed, they had already reached a city with flying magical beasts heading to the imperial capital.
Riding atop a massive flying beast, the two finally had time to speak properly. During their talk, Hai Bodong learned another shocking identity of Ye Chen:
He was the personal disciple of the Yunlan Sect Master
.... the Little Sect Master himself.
But Hai Bodong wasn't surprised.
A young Dou King like Ye Chen?
Even becoming Sect Master now would be perfectly reasonable.
In his eyes, Ye Chen was destined to reach Dou Ancestor in the future.
"Senior Hai, may I ask… how strong are you now?"
Ye Chen lifted his teacup casually.
"Two-star Dou Emperor…" Hai Bodong replied without pause. "Breaking Medusa's seal freed me, but having power suppressed for so long… returning to my peak state of five-star Dou Emperor? That will take years."
Ye Chen tapped the cup gently.
"What if I said… I can restore you in one year? Completely, with no side effects."
Hai Bodong's eyes brightened instantly.
"What method?! Tell me!"
"There's a fifth-grade pill called Purple Spirit Recovery Pill. It specializes in healing strength damaged by seals or hidden wounds. Perfect for you."
He smiled.
"The materials are rare, yes. But once we return to the clan, gathering them will be fast."
Hai Bodong's joy was impossible to hide.
If such a pill truly exists… then the Miter Family is blessed to have you—" "—and I, this old man, am blessed as well!"
He raised his cup.
"Come, let's drink!"
Ye Chen grinned.
"Senior Hai, if we're drinking… we should have wine, right?"
He pulled out a fine jar.
"Good! Wine it is!"
Qinglin hurried to pour for them.
Ye Chen could fly fast by himself, but carrying Qinglin constantly would be troublesome. So he chose to ride the beast
.... and occasionally slip into his Small World.
Where…
Queen Medusa waited.
After their last night together, her mentality had completely changed. The proud queen now tried her very best to please Ye Chen.
She became… addictive.
Willing to try everything.
Every posture.
Every expression of submission.
Her previous royal arrogance had fully melted into devotion.
Each time Ye Chen conquered her, he felt an exhilarating surge of dominance.
It wouldn't take long before she became like Xun'er ....
body and heart devoted to him entirely.
Days passed in bliss.
Finally, after several days, a colossal city appeared below.
Hai Bodong's eyes trembled with memories.
"Jia Ma Holy City… I, Hai Bodong, have returned!"
Ye Chen smiled.
"Many in the capital will be stunned to see you back."
"Perhaps…" Hai Bodong sighed. "But after decades… I wonder how many old acquaintances remain."
His sadness made Ye Chen's thoughts drift.
He wasn't originally of this world.
If he ever returned to his previous one…
Would anyone remember him?
Before the beast even reached the landing platform.....
Boom—!
Hai Bodong flapped his Ice Wings and flew off into the sky. Ye Chen followed instantly, holding Qinglin as he unleashed his Thunder Wings.
Two strong auras appeared over the imperial city.
Ordinary people felt nothing—
but deep within the imperial palace…
An ancient figure meditating suddenly opened his turbid eyes.
"This aura…"
He rose.
A yellow light surged from the palace, launching into the sky like a meteor, flying directly toward them.
Hai Bodong sensed it.
"Hmm?"
Ye Chen's gaze sharpened.
His Spirit Realm soul detected the incoming Dou Emperor long before Hai Bodong did.
"So… Jia Xing Tian sensed Senior Hai."
His eyes turned cold.
"If that old man means trouble…
I won't mind dealing with him."
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