CHAPTER 183: CHAPTER 147: A CAPABLE YOUNG GIRL_2

Wen Zhixing’s eyes gazed at the sky dome. Countless tiny stars adorned the deep blue heavens, twinkling and flickering with captivating radiance. It was astonishingly beautiful.

Now, he was able to leisurely admire the beautiful scenery and was no longer the submissive furnace to everyone. He could do as he pleased here. Even Si Nanyan was willing to perform essence absorption for him; there was nothing he couldn’t do.

I wonder... how many people the Wonderous Palace has lost this time, Wen Zhixing mused. All along the way, a thick scent of blood infiltrated his nostrils. He turned his head to look around. Many areas of the Wonderous Palace had been affected by the battle. Though the bodies had been dealt with, many exquisite buildings lay in ruins. This could only be described as a catastrophic loss.

Si Nanyan provoking Liu Qingxuan like this... Wen Zhixing could only think to himself, She is really seeking death.

"Senior Brother Wang, we’re here," Xiao Rou said softly, turning her head. After saying this, she gave Wen Zhixing a quick once-over. Being favored by Si Nanyan, the man before me must certainly possess some unique qualities, she thought.

"Okay," Wen Zhixing replied, keeping a straight face as he looked at the courtyard right in front of him, showing little emotion. Currently, being someone with a devil seed planted inside me, it’s better not to get too personal or emotional.

The two of them slowly entered the courtyard. To his surprise, while buildings in other places were badly damaged, his own little courtyard remained completely untouched. That was some good fortune, he thought.

"Senior Brother Wang, please wait a moment while I clean up for you," Xiao Rou said softly and then hurriedly began to tidy up.

Inside the house, there was almost no change. Wen Zhixing had not been away long, so there was only a bit more dust. Xiao Rou, being Si Nanyan’s maid, was indeed nimble in her actions. She quickly got the place cleaned up and even changed Wen Zhixing’s bedding for fresh ones.

Quite the capable girl, indeed, Wen Zhixing thought, watching Xiao Rou’s pert little bottom wiggle as she worked away diligently. She’s competent in her work, apparently accustomed to being industrious.

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

"No need..." Wen Zhixing started, but Xiao Rou had already pulled out a bathtub from her Storage Ring.

"Senior Brother Wang, please wait. I will fetch water for you now," she offered.

"Well... okay then," Wen Zhixing agreed, deciding not to decline any longer. Alright then. I’ve never experienced such service before. So... let’s try it...

Moments later, Xiao Rou busily set up the tub with water at just the right temperature. She even prepared a change of clothes for Wen Zhixing in advance. This service, I can’t deny, is spot on, he thought.

"Senior Brother Wang, I will help you change," she said, stepping forward. Her delicate hands gently touched and skillfully helped Wen Zhixing out of his clothes.

Wen Zhixing did not refuse and let her proceed. My ’big guy’ is nothing to hide, and being seen won’t make me lose any flesh. I’m battle-hardened by now, anyway. He felt nothing about it, while Xiao Rou’s cheeks blushed slightly at the sight. Senior Brother Wang’s talent is astonishing. It even scares me a bit, she thought.

SPLASH.

Wen Zhixing stepped into the bathtub, water splashing around, and then he closed his eyes contentedly. The water temperature is controlled just right, he thought.

"Senior Brother Wang, let me massage your shoulders," Xiao Rou volunteered, coming over and beginning to press down with her hands. Her touch is soft and tender, and she applies just the right amount of pressure, Wen Zhixing observed.

"Not bad," Wen Zhixing said admiringly.

"You flatter me, Senior Brother Wang," Xiao Rou replied, her lips curving into a sweet smile and her eyes crescenting. Her skilled hands soon made Wen Zhixing’s entire body relax, even making him feel a sense of drowsiness.

...

Wen Zhixing’s comfort made his eyes narrow slightly. Si Nanyan, oh Si Nanyan, why didn’t you treat me like this earlier? If I had received this treatment sooner, I wouldn’t have fled. I’m a sucker for this kind of care. After all, most men prefer a soft approach to a hard one. If I were allowed to develop the Wonderous Palace, it surely would have flourished even more.

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

"Hmm, very well," Wen Zhixing replied, slowly opening his eyes. Just now, I nearly fell asleep.

SPLASH.

Wen Zhixing stood up, and Xiao Rou, already prepared with a bath towel, began to dry him off. She then prepared to help him into clean sleepwear.

But Wen Zhixing shook his head. "No need to trouble yourself. I don’t wear anything when I sleep."

"That... I understand..." Xiao Rou said with a shy smile before directly diving into the prepared bedding.

WHOOSH...

A few pieces of clothing were successively thrown out from within...

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

[You are full of Yang Qi, ready to release!]

[You are full of Yang Qi, ready to release!]

[You are full of Yang Qi, ready to release!]

The panel prompts finally found an opportunity, delivering three in a row.

...

Wen Zhixing had wanted to explain that this was not his intention; he simply wanted to sleep. But thinking of his current persona, he gave up on the idea. He didn’t hesitate, directly lifting the bedding and crawling in.

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

"No problem. Squeezing in will actually warm it up faster," Wen Zhixing explained as he squeezed in further.

"That... you’re right, Senior Brother," Xiao Rou said, burying her head in the blankets, seemingly a bit bashful.

Yet Wen Zhixing’s heart remained unmoved. Girl. This is the Wonderous Palace; can you not pretend to be shy? Everyone here knows what’s what.

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

"Senior Brother, I have lived in the Wonderous Palace since I was a child and have always been a maid to the Palace Master," Xiao Rou responded, slowly poking her head out from the blankets.

"Oh?" Wen Zhixing murmured. A thought struck me. I suddenly understood. Always a maid... Could it be... that this Xiao Rou... is one of those Si Nanyan trusts more?

"Senior Brother Wang, actually, I am an orphan. That year, when a heavy snow fell, my entire family..." Xiao Rou’s expression darkened as she started to recount her tragic past.

"Shush, don’t talk." Wen Zhixing wasn’t interested. He turned over and pulled Xiao Rou into his arms.

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

"You’re unwilling?" Wen Zhixing asked, his face calm.

"No, it’s not that..." Xiao Rou said, immediately closing her eyes, her cheeks reddening. "I am... willing..."

Wen Zhixing nodded. He had no intention of pitying or cherishing the beauty. Pretending to be pure won’t work on me. It isn’t that I couldn’t have restrained myself; it’s just that Xiao Rou was clearly given to me by Si Nanyan for my use. If I don’t use her, that would actually be worse. Given that, I won’t be polite, especially since I just obtained a new cultivation skill—the Inverse Integrated Cultivation Skill. This skill can absorb another’s essence. I already mastered it on my way here. I hope you can withstand it, he thought, a faint smile playing at the corner of his mouth.

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

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

[You are full of Yang Qi, turn up the firepower, release freely!]

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

Wen Zhixing’s buffs stacked up directly...

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

Bai Luqiu slowly awoke. In reality, I’ve always been conscious; I was just pretending before. That so-called Fifth-level Devil Seed is no problem for me at all. Once my Nine Netherworld Fire Domain is activated, the devil seed will instantly turn to ash. I’ve just been holding back from doing so until now. Only at this moment did Bai Luqiu begin to take initiative, taking control of her own body.

A dungeon? Bai Luqiu rose, her eyes scanning the surroundings, realizing she was in a completely sealed single-person cell. I wonder if Junior Sister Qingdai is somewhere here as well... I want to confirm Junior Sister Qingdai’s safety. If possible, rescuing her would be best. It’s just a shame I can’t see anything.

Then, Bai Luqiu’s thoughts turned to Wen Zhixing, her eyes filling with hope. Junior Brother Wen, you should be trying to rescue us by now, right?