Chapter 18: Refining the Evil Spirit Dragon Breath Fire
By the time the treatment ended, the Serpent Queen’s body was limp, her mind numb, her beautiful form leaning against him, her breath hot and moist against his skin, her slitted pupils dilated.
It was at this moment, in her previous life, that she had experienced her first climax. She hadn’t expected to be so… sensitive even after becoming a wife and a mother.
She had shared his bed countless times. Logically, she should have been used to it by now. But for some reason, she had become even more susceptible to his touch.
She cursed her own body’s weakness.
He had always dominated her in their previous life. She had wanted to turn the tables in this life, but now… what was the difference?
As the Serpent Queen, she was naturally proud and dignified, but he, despite his seemingly innocent appearance, was incredibly domineering. And with his strength… she could only submit.
Several times, Zi Xunyi had suggested they join forces, launching a counteroffensive to teach him a lesson, to show him that he couldn’t control them completely. But every attempt had ended in their defeat, each of them witnessing the other’s… unseemly behavior.
“…”
She bit her lip, the thought of her daughter possibly witnessing all this fueling her frustration.
She gathered her strength, turning abruptly, intending to grab him, to… punish him. After all, he was no match for her current strength.
However, he was gone.
“He escaped into the Fire Refining Starry Sky? Hmph, he’s fast!”
She closed her eyes, meditating, recovering her strength.
Her injuries, sustained days ago, and the Crimson Flame’s constant erosion of her Mystic Power, had weakened her significantly. She had to recover quickly.
The four fortresses would soon fall to the Sand Scorpion army, and the Water City would be surrounded.
Now that she had been reborn, she wouldn’t let them sacrifice themselves again, like in her previous life.
…
Inside the Fire Refining Starry Sky, Yan Zhen, clad only in his boxers, stood on the altar, two Water Elemental Hearts in one hand, a large sphere of water floating in the other.
It was Sacred Spring water.
Its cold nature would aid in refining the Extreme Flame.
“Master!” he called out excitedly. “I got them! I got the Water Elemental Hearts!”
Chen Xi, who had been meditating, opened her eyes, a gentle, motherly smile gracing her beautiful face as she saw his excitement.
“Zhen’er, why aren’t you wearing any clothes?”
— Was he that eager?
He was embarrassed.
“Uh, there’s… a reason, but it’s not important. I’ll tell you later, Master. The important thing is, I got the Water Elemental Hearts! And a whole bunch of cold spring water!”
“Since you’ve gathered all the materials, let’s prepare the medicinal bath.”
She clapped her hands, and a square-shaped depression appeared on the smooth altar surface. He immediately poured the water into it, filling half the space, forming a small, square pool.
“Bring out the other ingredients, Zhen’er.”
“Okay!”
He retrieved the necessary materials from his storage ring, handing them to her.
With a flick of her wrist, the ingredients scattered, each one igniting with a colorful flame, their essence extracted, then dripping into the pool.
Plop, plop, plop. The clear water quickly turned into a swirl of colors, like a freshly washed palette.
“Just the Water Elemental Heart remaining.”
He immediately tossed one into the pool.
The water rippled, the swirling colors fading, becoming translucent, shimmering with a faint, multicolored light.
She walked to the edge of the pool, scooping up some water, examining it carefully, then nodded with satisfaction.
“The medicinal bath is ready. Remove your… remaining garment and get in, Zhen’er.”
“Okay~”
He shyly removed his boxers, jumping into the pool, then looked at her expectantly.
She blushed slightly, chiding him gently, “Turn around, Zhen’er. Don’t peek.”
He obediently turned his back, waiting patiently.
He heard the rustling of fabric, his mind conjuring images of her undressing, a strong urge to peek rising within him.
Although they had performed dual cultivation many times, he had never seen her… undressing.
— No! I can’t peek! I have to respect Master!
He suppressed his urge, then, after a while, he felt the water rippling. Her gentle voice came from behind him.
“Zhen’er.”
He turned around, his eyes widening as he saw her flawless body, her skin like congealed fat, white and translucent, her figure tall and slender, her curves perfectly proportioned, her face breathtakingly beautiful, her breasts magnificent, her aura ethereal.
“Master… you’re so beautiful…”
She smiled, opening her arms, her eyes, reflecting his image, filled with love and tenderness.
“Come here.”
He blushed, then, closing his eyes, like a child seeking comfort, he threw himself into her embrace, his arms wrapping around her slender waist.
“Master~”
—For some reason, he could act spoiled and childish around her without feeling awkward.
She stroked his head, holding him close for a moment, then said, “Before we begin, I have to tell you something, Zhen’er. Apart from the top three on the Extreme Flame Ranking, the Evil Spirit Dragon Breath Fire is the most difficult to tame and refine. None are more challenging.”
He lifted his head from between her breasts, blinking his large, innocent eyes, his gaze questioning.
“Why?”
She played with his hair as she explained, “As I mentioned before, it’s because the Evil Spirit Dragon Breath Fire possesses a nascent intelligence and the ability to manipulate hearts and minds. Although this one is just an infant form, its Soul Realm is at least at the Ethereal Realm. Even ordinary Mystic Sovereigns can’t withstand its mental assault!”
“So… it might control me?”
“Yes, once it enters your body, it will try to influence your soul. If you can’t protect your mind, if it invades your sea of consciousness, you might become its flame slave.”
“What should I do?”
“I’ll use the Fire Refining Starry Sky’s power to suppress it as much as possible. The rest is up to you. With your current Soul Realm, it shouldn’t be too difficult. But I’m worried… if you have any… emotional burdens, it might exploit them.”
She cupped his face, her gaze searching his.
He blinked, his face inches from hers.
“I don’t have any emotional burdens.”
“Really?”
“Really…”
— I’ll be a dog if I’m lying~
She sighed inwardly, then, composing herself, leaned down, her lips capturing his.
“Let’s begin.”
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