"You have good taste."
"Your Hong Yi… she's exquisite."
With a thunderous roar in his mind, Hong Xixiang's vision turned blood-red, his eyes ablaze with fury. He let out a wild howl:
"I'LL KILL YOU!"
But just as he struggled to his feet, his body gave out, and he collapsed back to the ground. Meanwhile, Zhou Yi, holding the slender waist of Xuanyuan Qingfeng, stepped into a shimmering portal and disappeared without a trace.
"Qingfeng..."
Xuanyuan Jingcheng gazed at the now-empty sky, his heart a tangled mess of emotions. He never imagined things would turn out like this.
He had no idea what kind of future awaited Xuanyuan Qingfeng.
All he could do was hope that Zhou Yi would treat her well.
He cast a glance at Hong Xixiang, the reincarnation of Lu Zu, and let out a quiet sigh, saying nothing.
Because what was there to say?
He was nothing but a failure.
His wife had never loved him.
Instead, she had become an ancient patriarch's cultivation vessel.
And now, his daughter was gone as well.
What did it matter if he had reached the realm of a Land Immortal?
"Where is this? The Immortal Realm?"
Xuanyuan Qingfeng looked around in curiosity as Zhou Yi carried her into the Zhou Manor on the Dou Qi Continent. She could sense that this world was fundamentally different from the one she had come from.
"This is the Dou Qi Continent—a new world," Zhou Yi explained.
"The Dou Qi Continent?"
"Yes. You'll understand in time. But first, I need to help you cultivate—your current strength is still too weak."
Zhou Yi breathed in the faint fragrance of Xuanyuan Qingfeng's body as he carried her into his chambers.
At first, Xuanyuan Qingfeng was filled with anticipation.
After all, Zhou Yi was incredibly powerful.
And she had always loved martial arts, even though her own talent had never amounted to much.
But soon enough—
Xuanyuan Qingfeng was dumbfounded.
Was this really martial arts training?
Learning martial arts required natural talent and strong foundations.
Zhou Yi first conducted a thorough examination of her body, meticulously assessing her bones to determine her aptitude.
Xuanyuan Qingfeng had been born into the martial aristocracy of the Xuanyuan Clan in the Snowy World, yet she had achieved little despite years of training. That alone spoke volumes about her talent—or lack thereof.
Zhou Yi's examination confirmed it.
But that didn't matter.
He had already prepared for this.
Talent and physique were not immutable.
There were countless cultivation methods and elixirs that could alter one's constitution and enhance one's potential.
And Zhou Yi had one particular divine technique—Yin-Yang Creation Technique.
"This technique… it's incredible!"
"It's far too powerful!"
At first, Xuanyuan Qingfeng struggled with the unfamiliar method, fumbling through the practice. But as she began to grasp its intricacies, she couldn't help but exclaim in awe.
For the first time, she experienced what it was like to grow stronger at an astonishing pace.
Her cultivation surged.
It was like soaring through the sky.
Utterly intoxicating.
And Zhou Yi spared nothing—elixirs, wealth, even his own essence—he gave everything to Xuanyuan Qingfeng without the slightest hesitation.
In the Rear Garden of Zhou Manor.
Yun Yun, now carrying an air of mature elegance, radiated an even stronger allure, her presence imbued with a motherly grace as she played with a child.
"Husband has returned, hasn't he? Why haven't I seen him yet?"
She asked casually.
Nearby, Ya Fei was dressed in a strikingly tight crimson silk robe, which accentuated her alluring curves. Her delicate face carried a touch of mischievous charm as she chuckled softly:
"I heard he found an excellent feng shui site and wanted to dig a well there. He's probably still busy with that right now."
"Oh? Husband truly keeps himself occupied."
Yun Yun, elegant and poised, was momentarily taken aback before the corners of her lips twitched slightly. She let out a faint sigh.
"Master, what kind of feng shui site would require Master Zhou himself to dig a well?"
Nalan Yanran, her slender waist cinched by a silver belt, giving her the appearance of a delicate willow swaying in the wind, asked with curiosity.
Given Zhou Yi's status and power, what kind of place could possibly demand his personal effort?
"Why ask so many questions? Get back to your cultivation!"
Yun Yun's face turned stern as she reprimanded her.
"Yes, Master."
Nalan Yanran shrank back, her shoulders slumping like a wilted flower before hastily taking her leave. Yet, even as she left, her mind remained puzzled.
Why had her master suddenly lost her temper?
Was there some hidden secret behind this so-called feng shui site?
Despite her curiosity, she dared not investigate further.
Inside the Bedchamber.
Zhou Yi finally finished his work and looked at the fruits of his labor.
[Reward: Dimensional Passage]
Dimensional Passage: Establishes a stable channel between two realms, connecting worlds of equivalent rank. The destination is random.
"Holy shit, what a jackpot!"
"This must be the kind of fortune even Xu Fengnian couldn't get his hands on!"
Zhou Yi was ecstatic—he hadn't expected the reward to be this valuable. It was far superior to any of the pills or treasures he had received before.
He glanced down at the beauty nestled in his arms—his Violet-Clad Goddess, Xuanyuan Qingfeng.
Under his meticulous guidance, she had undergone a complete transformation.
Her cultivation had skyrocketed.
By the standards of her original Snowy World, she was now likely comparable to a Land Immortal—perhaps even beyond, at the threshold of divinity.
Xuanyuan Qingfeng lay against Zhou Yi's chest, her fair cheeks tinged with a deep blush. Her gaze was gentle, filled with newfound devotion.
Feeling the power surging within her body, she had completely surrendered herself to Zhou Yi's guidance.
"Husband, will I ever be able to return home and see my parents?"
She traced her delicate fingers across his chest, her voice soft and wistful. Zhou Yi had insisted she call him 'husband,' saying it felt more natural that way.
"I'm not sure. Traveling between worlds is incredibly difficult. I only managed to cross over using a single-use treasure, and I don't have another one right now."
Gently stroking her smooth back, Zhou Yi kissed her forehead indulgently.
"From now on, this is your home."
"Mm."
Xuanyuan Qingfeng nodded quietly, the two of them falling into a comfortable silence.
At times, words were unnecessary.
Holding his beloved in his arms, Zhou Yi felt utterly content. Yet his thoughts soon drifted toward the Dimensional Passage.
"I wonder which world it will connect to?"
Zhou Yi's eyes gleamed with anticipation.
After Xuanyuan Qingfeng had fallen asleep, he carefully slipped out of bed and set off to test his new reward.
He flew several dozen miles outside Zhou Manor, stopping above a secluded forest. With a flick of his wrist, he activated the Dimensional Passage Talisman.
The talisman instantly ignited, golden characters swirling in the air before forming a single radiant word: Gate.
As the word descended, it transformed into a resplendent golden portal.
The gateway stood nine zhang tall and five zhang wide, its surface shimmering like liquid gold, exuding an aura of divine majesty.
Zhou Yi observed the portal. The view beyond rippled like water, obscuring what lay on the other side.
But he had no fear.
Since the portal connected to a world on par with the Dou Qi Continent, there was nothing to worry about.
With the Huntian Ribbon protecting him, Zhou Yi stepped forward and vanished into the gateway.
—Buzz.
As his surroundings stabilized, Zhou Yi found himself standing in a vast mountain range.
Sensing the ambient energy, he nodded in satisfaction.
The spatial density and qi concentration were on par with the Dou Qi Continent.
The system's description had been accurate.
Sweeping the area with his divine sense, he quickly noticed a hidden realm nearby—its entrance guarded by several cultivators.
"Seems like the stronger ones are already inside."
After effortlessly casting an illusion to manipulate the guards, Zhou Yi extracted the information he needed.
"Martial Universe?"
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