Chapter 56: Master Chen Xi: Do you like the Serpent Queen?
Under Yun Xiu and Jiu Youyue’s gazes, Yan Zhen’s face burned, his ears turning red. However, feeling weak and unable to quickly retrieve a fresh pair of boxers, he could only cover himself with his hands.
Chen Xi, amused by his embarrassment, retrieved a milky-white pill from her sleeve, offering it to him.
“Here, Zhen’er.”
“Ah, mmm~”
He swallowed the pill, chewing it quickly. The familiar milky flavor filled his mouth, a comforting warmth spreading through his body, like being embraced by his master.
He closed his eyes, circulating his energy, his strength quickly returning. He immediately retrieved a fresh pair of elephant-print boxers from his storage ring, putting them on, sealing away his… misbehaving dragon.
He looked up, meeting Yun Xiu and Jiu Youyue’s gazes, their expressions a mixture of amusement and… something else. His face darkened.
— What are you looking at? Never seen a handsome guy before?
“Ahem, ahem.”
They both looked away, avoiding each other’s gazes.
Chen Xi also averted her gaze, smiling faintly.
“Are you alright now, Zhen’er?”
He shook his head.
“How’s the Serpent Queen?”
“She’s still evolving. It will probably take three to five days for her to wake up. As for whether she succeeds or not… that depends on her.”
“I believe she can do it.”
“Mmm. She’s talented and resilient. A good partner indeed.” She paused, then asked directly, “Do you… like her, Zhen’er?”
Both Yun Xiu and Jiu Youyue tensed, waiting for his answer.
He glanced at them, then lowered his head, his voice soft.
“I don’t know. I just… I can’t abandon her and Yan Yan.”
The three women fell silent. Sometimes, excessive kindness wasn’t a virtue. It could even be… cruel.
But they loved him for it.
Yun Xiu began to worry about Huangfu Wenqing, wondering if she could accept sharing him with other women.
Jiu Youyue, however, didn’t care. She had already started calling the Serpent Queen “Sister.” Titles weren’t important. What mattered was… his feelings for her.
Chen Xi stroked his head.
“I can see that the Serpent Queen already considers you her husband, Zhen’er. You should… treat her well.”
He looked at her beautiful face, nodding slightly.
He would definitely marry his future wives: Cai Lian, the Serpent Queen, and Zi Xunyi, the Goddess of the Sacred Ground Academy.
He would also take Jiu Youyue home.
The problem was Yun Xiu, Ji Ya, Yi Xian’er, his cousins, and Instructor Yu Xuan. He would have to… take responsibility for them after the events of the script concluded.
As for Huangfu Wenqing… he planned to flaunt his relationship with Yun Xiu after winning their duel, forcing her to break off their engagement.
With her pride, she wouldn’t be able to accept her fiancé being involved with her master. She would definitely break it off!
He organized his thoughts, then asked, “Master, what’s the situation outside?”
“The Demon Realm cultivators are still searching for you. The Fire Refining Starry Sky won’t be safe for much longer. If the Demonic Consort’s first secondary body obtains it, it will be disastrous. We have to leave this place.”
Yun Xiu said, “But the original path is probably blocked.”
Jiu Youyue added, “There’s another passage leading to the surface. If we can find it, we can escape.”
“Where is it?”
“I don’t know, but I have a plan.”
They all looked at her.
…
After a while, Jiu Youyue left the Fire Refining Starry Sky, appearing deep within the lava lake. She placed the crystal pendant in her cleavage, concealing it, then went to find Ying Ling and Mang Huang.
“You’re back, Jiu You? Where’s that boy? And the Great Crimson Skyfire?”
Although Ying Ling’s face was expressionless, her voice monotone, Jiu Youyue could sense her anxiety.
The Demonic Consort had specifically ordered her to retrieve the Great Crimson Skyfire. Jiu Youyue was just there to assist.
If they failed, Ying Ling would… shrink a few inches (pfft!).
Jiu Youyue suppressed her laughter, forcing a dejected expression.
“Sigh, don’t ask. I fell for that boy’s trick. I didn’t expect him to have a spatial treasure. I almost died in there.”
Ying Ling’s face darkened.
“That boy… I recognize him. He pretended to be a Mystic Venerable last time, claiming to be your acquaintance… If I ever catch him, I’ll…”
The expressionless little girl radiated killing intent.
Jiu Youyue shook her head inwardly. After you’ve been repeatedly defeated by him, you’ll start avoiding him like the plague.
Mang Huang, beside her, said, “My lord, there’s another passage in the lava lake. They probably escaped through there.”
He clearly also knew how the Crimson Sand Scorpion King had found the Great Crimson Skyfire.
Ying Ling took a deep breath.
“Then continue the pursuit.—Lead the way.”
They swam towards the other passage.
Jiu Youyue, her hand on her ample cleavage, smirked, following them.
…
On the altar, within the pool, the Serpent Queen sat cross-legged, a blood-red serpent phantom, wreathed in crimson flames, coiling around her.
Looking closely, a faint orange glow could be seen within the red.
This was a sign that her evolution had begun.
Once the blood-red serpent transformed into a seven-colored serpent, her bloodline evolution would be complete.
Across from her, Chen Xi, using her projection technique, displayed the scene outside.
Seeing Jiu Youyue successfully deceiving the two Demon Realm cultivators, Yan Zhen and Yun Xiu both sighed with relief.
“They’re safe for now, but you can’t go out yet.” Chen Xi thought for a moment. “Zhen’er, you should focus on your cultivation. You still have some unrefined energy within you. Refining it might allow you to reach the Mystic Master realm, then you can refine the Great Crimson Skyfire.”
He readily agreed. This was in line with the script’s requirements.
[Ding! Key Plot Point Activated.]
The system’s voice echoed in his mind, the system interface appearing, issuing two tasks.
One was to reach the Mystic Master realm, the other to refine the Great Crimson Skyfire. The acting requirements were simple, just follow the normal progression.
He claimed his reward for the previous mission.
[Special Trump Card: Heroic Rescue. Upon activation, grants Host the power to rescue a damsel in distress. Effective against targets below the Mystic Saint realm.]
“Hmm…”
His eyes lit up. It had been a while since he had received such a useful card. Heroic Rescue, a protagonist’s standard equipment. Even in this romance-less, power fantasy world, he could use it to trigger new plot points.
He would be using it soon.
He happily stored the card, then it was time for cultivation.
However, before that, he had to… appease Yun Xiu.
“Master, I’m taking Yun Xiu for a walk. We’ll be back later~”
Without waiting for her response, he took Yun Xiu’s hand, activating Starry Sky Dance, disappearing in a flash of starlight.
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