Ye Chen's eyes lingered on Xiao Xun'er, who now looked small, delicate, and vulnerable. It was hard to reconcile this fragile, almost innocent image with the cold, proud, and haughty young lady he had faced earlier.
A faint smile tugged at the corner of his lips. "Quite the figure… definitely worth raising," he murmured, his gaze sweeping over her exquisite form.
Since he had spared her life, there was no way Ye Chen could simply let her go.
Xiao Xun'er was no ordinary woman...she was the daughter of the ancient Gu clan, a noble of incomparable status.
Letting her leave would be like releasing a tiger back into the wild.
With his current strength, Ye Chen could not take on the Gu clan directly.
That was why he had taken both Ling Ying and Xiao Xun'er with him.
Any harm coming to them would surely be detected by the clan. ..
Xiao Xun'er's bloodline was unmatched, and as the clan leader's daughter, her death would surely infuriate the Gu clan.
If someone like Gu Yuan intervened, he could crush the entire Gamma Empire in retaliation.
The consequences would be disastrous, and Ye Chen could not risk such a catastrophe.
Keeping Xiao Xun'er captive while controlling Ling Ying was the most practical solution.
"But don't think I'll care for you for free," Ye Chen said, crouching slightly as he reached out to caress her soft cheek.
A sly, almost wicked smile crossed his face.
Within this small world, she could not leave as long as Ye Chen remained alive. Essentially, Xiao Xun'er had become a golden bird in a cage, and he was her master.
Her new role, as far as he was concerned, was simple: exist at his mercy.
Ye Chen had the Many Children System, and the fastest way to grow stronger was through children. He was selective, of course...not just any woman could attract him...but Xiao Xun'er, with her breathtaking beauty and perfect figure, had captured his interest.
Since he had no intention of letting her leave, why not make the best of the situation? If she bore a child for him, he would receive a system reward.
Two children, two rewards. Three children, and he could more than recover the losses he suffered today.
Even a single child would already help him regain what he had lost. Ye Chen's eyes gleamed at the thought, though he reminded himself not to rush.
Ling Ying, though dosed with the Puppet Pill, might awaken at any moment.
He could not afford another mishap like last time when Yun Yun had caught him.
That memory still haunted him, and he would not repeat the mistake.
For now, he chose to simply admire Xiao Xun'er's delicate beauty while waiting for the Puppet Pill's effects to take hold.
"Being the daughter of the Gu clan, she must have some treasures," he thought. His gaze fell on the small pendant ring on her finger, and with a flick of his hand, he took it.
The trial card's power was still active, and with his Nine-Star Dou Sect strength, breaking the ring's seals was effortless.
"Tch… an advanced spirit ring. Truly worthy of a Gu clan princess," Ye Chen murmured in admiration.
On the Dou Qi continent, spirit rings were rare.
.Even as a disciple of Yunlan Sect and a direct descendant of the Mitter family, Ye Chen only possessed a basic spirit ring, which could not compare to Xiao Xun'er's advanced one.
Focusing his soul force, he probed the contents inside.
"Tch, tch, tch…"
Moments later, he withdrew his soul, his eyes sparkling with excitement. Xiao Xun'er was truly worthy of her title.
The spirit ring contained abundant and luxurious cultivation materials:
advanced spells, battle techniques, and high-grade pills....everything needed for serious cultivation.
Among the items were earth-rank techniques, top-tier Dou skills, and high-grade medicinal pills.
"All mine," Ye Chen whispered with satisfaction.
The treasure was generous indeed. While Ye Chen already possessed the Yuan Devour Technique, which allowed him to absorb energy to strengthen his cultivation,
the battle skills and other resources from Xiao Xun'er's trove would be invaluable.
Previously, his only high-level combat skill was the Thunder Spear Technique, which left a gap in his fighting abilities.
Now, with access to these materials, he could remedy that weakness.
The other cultivation resources would further strengthen him and prepare him for future challenges.
Time passed, and the incense of the trial card finally burned out.
The Nine-Star Dou Sect's temporary power faded, returning Ye Chen to his original six-star Dou Master level.
Though he felt a hint of reluctance in losing such overwhelming power, he knew it was temporary...
With the Many Children System, he could soon reach the Dou Sect level legitimately.
"Huh?"
Suddenly, a spark of excitement lit Ye Chen's eyes. He sat cross-legged and began circulating Dou Qi.
Boom!
A muffled explosion echoed inside him as his aura surged.
He had broken through!
Ye Chen opened his eyes, a triumphant smile spreading across his face.
Experiencing the Nine-Star Dou Sect's power had given him insight, allowing him to break through to seven-star Dou Master unexpectedly.
This unplanned advancement brought him immense satisfaction.
…
After some time, Xiao Xun'er, who had been unconscious, let out a soft whimper. Slowly, her eyes fluttered open.
"You're awake, Miss Xiao Xun'er," Ye Chen said, his expression playful.
Xiao Xun'er's eyes widened as memories of the previous events flashed through her mind. Panic swept her features, and she sat upright immediately.
"Ye Chen… what are you planning?" she asked, anxiety sharpening her tone.
She checked herself first; her clothing remained intact, giving her slight relief.
But looking at Ye Chen again, her tension returned. She instinctively stepped back, creating distance.
"What do I want?" Ye Chen's grin widened. "Of course… I want you."
He advanced slowly, enjoying the mixture of shock and fear on her face.
Seeing him approach, Xiao Xun'er's determination flared.
Her Dou Qi surged as she struck out with a palm aimed directly at him.
"A mere Dou Master? You're no match for me!" she shouted, revealing her hidden strength.
Ye Chen's smile remained. Thunderlight danced across his palm as he countered her attack with overwhelming force, sending Xiao Xun'er flying back. ..
The air rippled violently from the impact.
Though her strength was impressive....she revealed herself as a three-star Dou Master.....she was no match for Ye Chen's newly attained seven-star Dou Master power.
The outcome was inevitable, yet it showcased just how formidable the Gu clan princess could be when fully exerting herself.
Ye Chen's eyes gleamed, knowing he had not only secured Xiao Xun'er as his captive but had also gained her treasure trove of cultivation resources and, most importantly, new insights that furthered his path to power.
The balance had shifted, and Ye Chen now held both the keys to the Gu clan's resources and the potential to ascend even further.
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