Soul-Slaying Maiden: Master Of Ancient Divine Weapons

Han Zhen, Li Lingzhen, Xia Youwei.

The three of them sat around in a circle, the atmosphere slightly awkward.

"Um, are you sure it's okay not to wear anything?" Han Zhen averted his gaze, kindly reminding her.

Li Lingzhen casually shook her head, unconcerned. "This is my most comfortable state at home. Staying like this helps me find inspiration and create."

"Create?" Xia Youwei repeated.

"Yeah, didn't my grandfather tell you? I'm a bestselling online author."

Li Lingzhen's words made both Han Zhen and Xia Youwei glance at her in surprise. They couldn't tell she had such a talent.

"What's your pen name? Let me take a look," Xia Youwei asked enthusiastically.

"Banned books. Entirely blacklisted online."

"..."

Han Zhen and Xia Youwei suddenly understood why Li Shutong had never mentioned his granddaughter's writing career.

"What about you two? I interrupted earlier. Do you want to continue?"

Li Lingzhen's question made Xia Youwei's face flush red, while Han Zhen coughed lightly, avoiding the topic.

"If you're not continuing, then let's proceed," Li Lingzhen said, nodding before turning to Han Zhen.

"Huh?" Han Zhen and Xia Youwei both looked at Li Lingzhen in shock.

It had to be said, Li Lingzhen was quite "impressive." Coupled with her stunning baby face, she was practically irresistible.

Han Zhen's heartbeat sped up slightly against his will.

"No way!" Xia Youwei immediately stood up, protesting.

"You've only just met; there's no emotional foundation. How can you be so hasty?"

"Why would signing a contract require an emotional foundation?" Li Lingzhen asked, confused.

"Wait, you mean signing a contract?"

"Of course, what else did you think?"

Li Lingzhen deliberately blinked her eyes innocently, acting clueless. If she weren't a banned bestselling author, Han Zhen might have actually believed her.

Seeing through Li Lingzhen's teasing, Han Zhen changed the topic.

"Your E-level talent indeed has divinity. We can sign a contract and use [Divine Revival] for a second awakening."

"Really?" Li Lingzhen asked, surprised and delighted.

She hadn't been willing to meet Li Shutong in Canghai City at first, but after hearing about Han Zhen's SSS-level talent, she had agreed to return to Deep Blue City to try.

Now, hearing Han Zhen confirm it, she was thrilled.

"Let's sign the contract right away."

Li Lingzhen said, eagerly unbuttoning her pajamas. Her hands were immediately stopped by Han Zhen.

"Wait, wait! What are you doing?"

"Signing the contract, of course."

"What does signing a contract have to do with taking off clothes?" Han Zhen asked, bewildered.

"Eh? In my books, all contracts require close contact to complete," Li Lingzhen replied matter-of-factly.

Han Zhen and Xia Youwei both facepalmed.

Her books being banned was truly not unjust.

Shaking his head, Han Zhen stopped wasting words with Li Lingzhen. This baby-faced beauty, whose mind seemed full of indecent ideas, might do something even more outrageous if they continued talking.

The familiar glow of a contract array lit up.

Golden chains appeared on both Han Zhen and Li Lingzhen, binding them tightly together.

At the same time, Han Zhen opened his eyes wide and shouted, "[Divine Revival]"

Li Lingzhen felt her entire body heat up intensely under Han Zhen's [Divine Revival]. Instinctively, she tore off her pajamas.

On her fair skin, complex and intricate patterns appeared faintly, golden in color. Under the continuous scrutiny of [Divine Revival], the patterns slowly peeled off her body, gathering above her head.

Eventually, they condensed into an ancient and simplistic cauldron.

The ancient divine weapon, the Shennong Cauldron.

After the second awakening, Li Lingzhen's information underwent a tremendous transformation.

[Li Lingzhen, SSS-level contract spirit]

[Manifestation: Ancient Divine Weapon - Shennong Cauldron]

[Divinity: Refining Essence to Truth]

[Refining Essence to Truth: Capable of placing spirit-energy-rich heavenly treasures or insect materials into the Shennong Cauldron. Through activation, it refines all things to extract their essence and condenses spirit energy into its purest form]

'Amazing!'

'Absolutely amazing!'

Understanding what "Refining Essence to Truth" meant, Han Zhen was stunned.

He recalled Li Shutong mentioning that one of the five major corporations, the Longevity Corporation, had risen to prominence by mastering spirit energy extraction.

Not only had they profited immensely, but they had also become the go-to provider for all spirit practitioners and spirits.

But now, Li Lingzhen's Shennong Cauldron possessed the same ability.

This meant that from now on, they wouldn't need the Longevity Corporation to acquire pure spirit energy for breakthroughs.

"This… is this really my talent?"

Li Lingzhen stared at her hands in disbelief. As Li Shutong's granddaughter, she understood the implications of this ability.

A new era was dawning.

"Let's test it now!" Han Zhen said eagerly.

At this moment, concerns about propriety were tossed aside. Han Zhen unloaded all the treasures he had collected from the vault into the cauldron.

Li Lingzhen nodded and transformed into the Shennong Cauldron. Han Zhen began placing treasures into it.

"Wait, slower, it hurts!"

Li Lingzhen suddenly exclaimed, causing Han Zhen to pause briefly.

"Alright, go ahead," Li Lingzhen adjusted the cauldron's position and opened the lid for Han Zhen.

Han Zhen nodded and resumed placing items into the cauldron.

After a while, Li Lingzhen called out again:

"Stop, stop! It's full! Don't add more!"

Xia Youwei's mouth twitched. If she hadn't witnessed this herself, just hearing the dialogue would have led her to some very inappropriate thoughts.

Such was the power of a banned author—terrifying indeed.

Han Zhen also felt awkward, hearing Li Lingzhen's occasional soft groans and excited exclamations. He began doubting if the treasures in his hands were actually proper items.

Finally, it was done.

The Shennong Cauldron, now filled with treasures, radiated dazzling light as Li Lingzhen activated it.

The materials were visibly broken down, turning into tiny white light particles.

These particles merged and condensed inside the cauldron, eventually forming pure white pills.

A rough count revealed nine pills.

After completing the refinement, the Shennong Cauldron reverted to human form. Li Lingzhen, drenched in sweat, collapsed into Han Zhen's arms.

"So many… you're incredible…"

Han Zhen: "=⁠_⁠="

Xia Youwei: "=⁠_⁠="

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