CHAPTER 181: CHAPTER 147: FILLED WITH YANG QI, TRULY - FULL FIREPOWER!_2

Wen Zhixing’s eyes gazed up at the sky dome, where the deep blue expanse was dotted with countless twinkling stars, their light flickering entrancingly, a sight so beautiful it elicited wonder.

He could now leisurely appreciate the scenery, no longer the furnace who was always compliant and submissive to everyone. He could do whatever he pleased here. Even Si Nanyan was willing to engage in essence absorption with him; what couldn’t he do?

I wonder... how many people died in the Wonderous Palace this time, he mused.

All along the way, the strong stench of blood burrowed into Wen Zhixing’s nostrils.

Wen Zhixing turned his head to survey the scene. Many places in the Wonderous Palace had been affected by the battle. Although the corpses had been dealt with, numerous exquisite buildings now lay in ruins. This could only be described as a devastating loss.

For Si Nanyan to provoke Liu Qingxuan like this... she’s truly courting death, Wen Zhixing thought.

"Senior Brother Wang, we’ve arrived."

Just then, Xiao Rou turned her head, spoke softly, and then glanced quickly at Wen Zhixing.

If Si Nanyan took an interest in him, he must have something unique about him, she thought.

"Alright."

Wen Zhixing kept a straight face as he looked at the courtyard before him, not showing much emotion. I’ve been implanted with a devil seed now; it’s best not to show too much personal emotion.

The two slowly entered the small courtyard.

To his surprise, while many other buildings were in ruins, his own small courtyard was completely unscathed. My luck isn’t bad at all, he thought.

"Senior Brother Wang, please wait a moment. I’ll clean up for you first."

Xiao Rou spoke softly, then quickened her pace and began to clean briskly.

Inside the house, almost nothing had changed. Wen Zhixing hadn’t been gone for long, so only a little extra dust had accumulated.

As Si Nanyan’s maid, Xiao Rou was indeed swift and efficient. She quickly tidied the room and put fresh bedding on for Wen Zhixing.

Watching Xiao Rou diligently work, her pert little bottom bobbing in the air, Wen Zhixing silently nodded. Quite a capable young woman. Her skills are certainly up to par.

"Senior Brother Wang, would you like to bathe and change first?" After finishing her tasks, Xiao Rou turned around and asked with a sweet smile.

"No need..."

Wen Zhixing waved his hand dismissively, but Xiao Rou had already retrieved a bathtub from her Storage Ring.

"Senior Brother Wang, please wait a moment. I’ll fetch some water for you."

"This... alright then." Seeing this, Wen Zhixing no longer refused.

Alright then. This is the first time I’m experiencing this kind of service. Well... let’s give it a try...

A short while later, Xiao Rou bustled about, filling the tub with water of the perfect temperature. She had even prepared a set of clean clothes for Wen Zhixing in advance.

This service, I must say, is impeccable.

"Senior Brother Wang, allow me to help you change."

Xiao Rou then approached him. Her delicate small hands gently touched him, deftly removing his clothes.

Wen Zhixing did not refuse, letting her do as she pleased. No point hiding my ’assets’; it’s not like a glance would make me lose any flesh. I’m practically a veteran of a hundred battles by now.

He naturally felt nothing, but Xiao Rou’s cheeks flushed slightly red. Senior Brother Wang’s... talent is astonishing, she thought, almost scared by the sight.

SPLASH.

Wen Zhixing stepped into the bathtub and closed his eyes comfortably. The water temperature was just right.

"Senior Brother Wang, let me massage your shoulders."

Xiao Rou, ever so considerate, hurried over and began to massage his shoulders. Her small hands were soft and smooth, their touch slick and very comfortable.

"Not bad," Wen Zhixing sighed appreciatively.

"You’re too kind, Senior Brother Wang," Xiao Rou said, her eyes curving into crescents as she smiled.

Her technique was skillful, and her control of pressure was excellent. In a short while, Wen Zhixing felt completely relaxed, even a little drowsy.

"Mmm..." Wen Zhixing murmured, squinting his eyes in contentment.

Si Nanyan, oh Si Nanyan, if only you’d given me this kind of treatment earlier. If I’d been treated this well, I wouldn’t have run away. I’m a sucker for this approach. Most men, after all, respond better to gentleness than to force. If I were in charge of developing the Wonderous Palace, it would surely thrive even more.

After a while, Xiao Rou whispered in his ear, "Senior Brother Wang, it’s getting late. It’s time to go to bed."

"Yes, that’s a good idea," Wen Zhixing said, slowly opening his eyes. Just now, I almost fell asleep.

SPLASH.

Wen Zhixing stood up. Xiao Rou, who already had a bath towel ready, began to dry him. Then, she prepared to help him into a clean nightgown.

However, Wen Zhixing shook his head. "No need to trouble yourself; I’m used to sleeping naked."

"I... I understand..." Xiao Rou smiled shyly, then proactively removed her own clothes, revealing her soft, supple body before slipping directly into the prepared bed.

"Senior Brother Wang, I’ll warm the bed for you first."

[You are full of Yang Qi, you can release it!]

[You are full of Yang Qi, you can release it!]

[You are full of Yang Qi, you can release it!]

Finally, the panel prompts found an opportunity, sending out three in a row.

"..."

Wen Zhixing had wanted to explain that this wasn’t what he meant—he genuinely just wanted to sleep. But considering the persona he was maintaining, he decided against it.

He didn’t stand on ceremony either, simply flipping open the covers and climbing in.

"Senior Brother Wang, wait... it’s not warm yet..." Xiao Rou exclaimed.

"It’s fine. It’ll warm up faster with two people," Wen Zhixing explained, squeezing in closer and pressing against her.

"Oh... alright then." Xiao Rou buried her head in the covers, appearing somewhat bashful.

Wen Zhixing, however, remained unmoved. Little sister, this is the Wonderous Palace. Stop pretending to be shy, will you? Everyone here knows the score.

"Xiao Rou," Wen Zhixing asked casually, turning over slightly, "how long have you been with my Master?"

"Replying to Senior Brother," Xiao Rou said, slowly poking out half her head, "I’ve lived in the Wonderous Palace since I was a child, always serving as the Palace Master’s maid."

Oh? Wen Zhixing’s interest was piqued. I understand now. Always a maid... Doesn’t that mean... this Xiao Rou is likely one of Si Nanyan’s more trusted people?

"Senior Brother Wang, actually, I’m an orphan. That year, there was a heavy snowfall, and my entire family..." Xiao Rou’s expression dimmed as she began to recount her tragic past.

"Shh, don’t talk..." Wen Zhixing, however, had no interest in her story. He immediately pulled Xiao Rou to him and flipped her over, preparing to get down to business.

"Senior Brother Wang..." Xiao Rou’s body stiffened.

"What’s wrong? Didn’t Master tell you to serve me?" Wen Zhixing asked calmly.

"Then... Senior Brother Wang... p-please... be gentle..." Xiao Rou stammered, closing her eyes, her face flushing slightly.

Wen Zhixing, of course, paid her no mind. Be gentle? I only know how to be savage!

His heart harbored no thoughts of cherishing the fairer sex. Feigning innocence wouldn’t work with him. It wasn’t that he couldn’t control himself; rather, it was clear that Xiao Rou had been deliberately offered to him by Si Nanyan. If he didn’t make use of her, it would actually be more problematic. With that in mind, he saw no reason to be polite; it was a perfect opportunity to use the new cultivation skill he had acquired—the Inverse Integrated Cultivation Skill.

Xiao Rou, I hope you can withstand it, Wen Zhixing thought with a slight smile.

[Your Nine-turns Sun Sutra starts to circulate!]

[Your Inverse Integrated Cultivation Skill begins to circulate rapidly.]

[You are full of Yang Qi, turn up the firepower, release to your heart’s content!]

[Your Purgatory Furnace is ready, turn up the firepower, devour Spiritual Qi!]

The buffs on Wen Zhixing stacked to their maximum.

Xiao Rou thus became the first woman to experience Wen Zhixing’s full power.

...

「Meanwhile, in the dungeons of the Wonderous Palace.」

Bai Luqiu awoke slowly.

Actually, she had been awake all along; her previous state was merely an act. That so-called Fifth-level Devil Seed was no problem for her at all. If she activated her Nine Netherworld Fire Domain, the devil seed would instantly be incinerated. She had simply chosen not to, until now. Only now did Bai Luqiu decide to act, regaining control of her body.

A dungeon, huh? Bai Luqiu rose, her eyes sweeping her surroundings. She found herself in a completely sealed, single-person cell.

I wonder if Junior Sister Qingdai is nearby... Bai Luqiu frowned slightly. Right now, I need to confirm Liu Qingdai’s safety. It would be best if I could rescue her. Unfortunately, I can’t see anything.

Then, Bai Luqiu’s thoughts turned to Wen Zhixing.

Junior Brother Wen must be trying to find a way to rescue us too, right?