Chapter 145: Chapter 145: Introducing Murong Fu’s Life to the Celestial Fairy
The Extreme North was barren due to its harsh environment, with relatively few Soul Beasts. However, those that reached over 100,000 years of cultivation were not uncommon.
Among the more formidable beasts was the Ice Bear King, a rival of the Ice Devil Titan King.
After a full day of effort, Zhou Yi subdued the Ice Bear King and six other 100,000-year Soul Beasts.
Through a combination of force and allure—particularly with the promise of Transformation Pills—all these ancient Soul Beasts willingly submitted.
Especially since the three rulers of the Extreme North—Snow Empress, Ice Empress, and Ice Devil Titan King—had already pledged their loyalty. What reason did these Soul Beasts have to resist?
Having subdued them, Zhou Yi did not linger. Leading them, he returned to Martial God City.
The city thrived with countless Soul Masters and martial artists coming and going. By now, it had far surpassed Spirit City to become the continent's foremost holy ground.
Boom!
Suddenly, the earth trembled. Alarmed, the Soul Masters and martial artists looked up to see a towering, snow-white beast over a hundred meters tall.
"Oh my heavens! Such a gigantic Soul Beast!"
"This has to be a 100,000-year Soul Beast! How terrifying!"
"Where did this Soul Beast come from?"
"Look! It's the Martial Ancestor!"
"It truly is the Martial Ancestor!"
"It's the Sect Master!"
"So the Sect Master subdued this Soul Beast!"
"Greetings to the Martial Ancestor (Sect Master)!"
Soul Masters, martial artists, and ordinary citizens alike knelt in unison, their eyes brimming with fervor and excitement.
"No need for formalities. Rise."
Zhou Yi did not tarry, leading the Snow Empress and Ice Empress back to his residence.
The Ice Devil Titan King took on human form, while the Ice Bear King and other Soul Beasts joined the Martial Sect. These tasks were routine and did not require Zhou Yi's attention.
Zhou Yi introduced the Snow Empress and Ice Empress to his female companions and spent some quality time with them.
The gentle companionship of beauties like Bibi Dong, Little Dragon Maiden (Xiao Longnu), Ah Yin, and Gu Yuena made it hard to leave their side.
Despite their numbers, Zhou Yi's unparalleled constitution, strengthened by the Diamond Kidney, an unyielding vitality, and mastery of esoteric techniques, allowed him to rise to every challenge.
After a period of tender companionship, Zhou Yi felt deeply satisfied, his body and mind rejuvenated. He then turned his attention to the rewards he had recently obtained.
Two mission cards featuring beauties appeared in his possession.
"I wonder who the two beauties will be this time?" Zhou Yi mused, anticipation and excitement glinting in his eyes.
He used one of the cards.
[Location: Mandala Manor][Mission: The 99-point beauty Fairy Sister Wang Yuyan is alone in Mandala Manor. Lonely and yearning for love, she dreams of a companion. Young hero, seize your chance, win her heart, and give Fairy Sister a happy home.]
"Wang Yuyan? Excellent! Excellent!" Zhou Yi nodded in satisfaction. Though she might be regarded as little more than a decorative beauty, it didn't matter. Zhou Yi desired her for her peerless looks and as a potential mother to his children, to strengthen his lineage.
As the radiant portal materialized before him, Zhou Yi strode confidently through it.
"Duan Yu, Murong Fu? Get lost!"
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At Mandala Manor, Duan Yu, having been rescued by Azhu and Abi from Jiumozhi, arrived at the manor to recuperate.
As he prepared to leave, he overheard Azhu discussing Murong Fu.
A virtuous man does not eavesdrop, and Duan Yu intended to leave.
However, the soft sigh of a woman's voice stopped him in his tracks.
In that instant, his heart raced, his mind captivated. "How can a sigh sound so beautiful? What kind of celestial being could possess such a voice?"
The voice spoke softly, "Where has he gone this time?"
Hearing these words, Duan Yu's blood boiled with jealousy and admiration. His heart ached as he thought, She's asking about Young Master Murong. To care for him so deeply... Murong Fu, how fortunate you are to enjoy such divine favor!
Enchanted merely by her voice, Duan Yu resolved to meet her.
But as he stepped forward, the woman turned away.
She was clad in a pale orchid gauze dress, her back to him, her figure slender and graceful. Her long hair cascaded down her back, tied loosely with a silver ribbon.
Even from behind, she exuded an ethereal charm, as though surrounded by misty clouds.
Duan Yu bowed deeply. "I am Duan Yu. Greetings, fair maiden."
The woman gently stamped her foot, her voice tinged with irritation.
"Azhu, Abi, this is all your doing! I do not meet with unrelated men from outside."
With those words, she turned and disappeared into the camellia grove.
Duan Yu stood in a daze, unable to collect himself, his heart filled with melancholy. Azhu and Abi should have known better than to bring outsiders here…
Meanwhile, Wang Yuyan walked swiftly, her mind preoccupied, failing to notice a shimmering portal appearing ahead.
Through the portal stepped a man.
Unaware, Wang Yuyan collided straight into him.
Zhou Yi reached out instinctively, wrapping his arms around her slender waist. A faint, intoxicating fragrance wafted into his senses.
"Ah!"
Wang Yuyan exclaimed as a wave of intense masculinity engulfed her senses. She looked up, her gaze freezing in place.
"So handsome!"
Her mind momentarily went blank.
"How can there be such a breathtakingly good-looking man in this world?"
"Even compared to my cousin, he pales in comparison… Ah! Why am I even thinking about this…?"
Still flustered, Wang Yuyan snapped out of her reverie, her cheeks flushed crimson as she panicked, unsure of how to handle the situation. She'd only ever encountered a handful of men in her entire life.
Murong Fu, Bao Butong, Feng Bo'e...
Of those, Murong Fu's retainers didn't even count as "men" in her eyes.
The only true man she'd known was Murong Fu himself.
She hadn't even spared Duan Yu a single glance earlier.
"I'm sorry… I'm so sorry…"
Wang Yuyan stammered, her soft, delicate hands pressing against Zhou Yi's chest as she tried to push herself out of his embrace.
Yet, she couldn't budge him.
Instead, she found herself pressed even closer.
"Wait… who are you?"
She suddenly realized something was amiss. How could a stranger appear in the Mandala Manor?
Could it be that Azhu or Abi brought him here?
But hadn't they said there was only one guest?
Who was this man?
"My surname is Fu. My given name is Jun," Zhou Yi replied, his gaze meeting hers with a gentle smile.
"Fu Jun?*"
Wang Yuyan felt the name sounded… off.
"Hmm, good lady, you're so obedient," Zhou Yi teased with a chuckle.
"You… shameless!"
Wang Yuyan instantly realized she'd been played. Her face flushed as anger and embarrassment swirled within her.
"Let me go!"
"If someone sees us, you'll be in real trouble!"
"Is my lady worried for me?"
"Who's worried about you!"
Her voice quivered with indignation, her beautiful eyes glaring at Zhou Yi, both furious and adorable. "You scoundrel! Release me now, or I'll scream!"
"Heh."
Seeing the pure and innocent demeanor of the celestial beauty before him, Zhou Yi's interest only deepened. He decided to have a bit more fun with her.
"Go ahead, scream. By the time anyone arrives, they'll see you in my arms, completely disrobed. What do you think will happen then?"
Zhou Yi's smile carried a hint of mischief, but to Wang Yuyan, it was the terrifying grin of a predator tormenting a defenseless rabbit.
"What… what do you want?"
Wang Yuyan shrank back slightly, terrified he might actually strip her. She didn't dare scream but instead gazed at him with tearful, pleading eyes.
"Do you want to know about your cousin?"
Zhou Yi's tone shifted, laced with temptation.
"You know my cousin?"
Wang Yuyan immediately forgot her fear, her curiosity piqued.
"Of course."
Meeting her curious gaze, Zhou Yi continued, "Not only do I know about your cousin's past, but I also know his future."
"That's impossible! You're lying!"
Wang Yuyan didn't believe him, especially after he'd just tricked her into calling him "husband."
He was utterly despicable.
"I'll show you right now."
Zhou Yi activated the Heavenly Palace Mirage.
Wang Yuyan was instantly drawn into the mirage of his mind, where she witnessed the entirety of Murong Fu's life.
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TL/N:
Fu Jun (夫君) is a traditional Chinese term of address that translates to "husband" in English.
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