Under a starry sky, with the moon faint and the night as serene as water, Zhou Yi entered the bridal chamber with excitement. The moment he stepped inside, his eyes fell upon the unparalleled beauty seated quietly within—Queen Medusa herself.
Her figure was tall and elegant, her curves alluringly full, her breathtaking form barely concealed by the resplendent red wedding gown. Beneath the gown, her long, ivory legs stretched gracefully, their shapely elegance dizzying to behold.
Zhou Yi reached out and lifted her bridal veil, revealing an exquisite, seductive face. Her watery eyes gazed at him softly.
"So beautiful!" Zhou Yi exclaimed as he wrapped his arms around Queen Medusa's slender waist, breathing in the delicate fragrance of her hair.
The flames of the dragon-phoenix wedding candles flickered, the melted wax dripping like tears down their length. The atmosphere in the room grew warmer, charged with an ambiguous intimacy.
Crash!
A wine cup fell to the floor as Zhou Yi swept Queen Medusa into his arms.
The night was long and romantic.
At dawn, Zhou Yi turned his attention to his rewards.
[Reward 1: Spirit Aperture Stone Fetus.]
[Reward 2: A drop of Nine-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python Essence Blood.]
[Reward 3: Beauty Mission Card.]
[Reward 4: Heaven-Creating Palm.]
"Another Beauty MIssion Card?" Zhou Yi's heart stirred as he claimed his rewards.
The Spirit Aperture Stone Fetus was a naturally formed spiritual treasure, perfect for crafting a physical body—ideal for refining a new body for Yao Chen. The Nine-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python Essence Blood, while useless to him, was an invaluable gift for Queen Medusa. As for the Heaven-Creating Palm, it was a low-tier Heaven-rank battle technique. Created by the Sage of Creation by fusing countless martial arts, this palm technique embodied the essence of creation, capable of shattering the heavens and obliterating everything in its path with immense power.
"Mm…" Queen Medusa awoke with a faint moan, her drowsy eyes fluttering open. Resting against Zhou Yi's warm, firm chest, a hint of shyness filled her gaze.
"You're awake!" Zhou Yi smiled at her rosy, enchanting face. "Just in time—I have a gift for you!"
"What gift?" Queen Medusa asked, her tone cautious.
"Take a look!" Zhou Yi retrieved a jade vial containing the Nine-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python Essence Blood. The moment she sensed its aura, her expression changed, and her breathing quickened.
"This is…" Though Queen Medusa didn't recognize the essence blood, she instinctively felt its tremendous benefits and was deeply drawn to it.
"This is Nine-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python Essence Blood. Once you refine it, your bloodline will undergo an instant transformation. What do you think? Do you like it?"
"I love it!" Queen Medusa replied honestly.
She had once hoped to evolve into a Seven-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python using Heavenly Flames, but the Nine-Colored Essence Blood Zhou Yi presented was far superior.
"Come, open your mouth!" Zhou Yi brought the jade vial to her lips. Queen Medusa parted her delicate, red lips and swallowed the essence blood in one gulp.
A surge of immense power coursed through her body. Zhou Yi immediately assisted her in refining the essence blood. Once the process was complete, Zhou Yi left the room.
Zhou Yi refined the Spirit Aperture Stone Fetus into a new body for Yao Chen, allowing his soul to merge with it perfectly. With Zhou Yi's help, Yao Chen successfully integrated with the body, his cultivation surging to the Half-Saint realm.
"Thank you, Young Master!" Yao Chen was overjoyed, marveling at his newfound strength. Not only had he regained his physical form, but his cultivation had also advanced significantly.
Zhou Yi nodded and said, "Han Feng is just outside. Go settle things with him."
"Yes, Young Master!" Yao Chen bowed deeply before leaving eagerly to confront Han Feng.
At that moment, Han Feng was drinking and chatting with Gu He. When he saw Yao Chen suddenly appear, he froze in terror.
Crash!
The wine cup in his hand fell, shattering on the ground. Han Feng's eyes were filled with disbelief.
"You… you're not dead?"
"This is impossible!"
Han Feng's face was pale with fear, while Gu He, noticing Han Feng's reaction, looked thoughtful, a hint of realization dawning on him.
"You, my treacherous disciple, have survived—did you really think I would perish before you?" Yao Chen sneered at Han Feng coldly.
"Die!" Han Feng launched a sudden sneak attack, unleashing his Sea Heart Flame at Yao Chen.
"Foolish!" Now a Half-Saint, Yao Chen easily suppressed Han Feng's flame with a wave of his hand. Grasping Han Feng's throat, he squeezed firmly.
Crack.
Han Feng was dead.
With Han Feng's demise, Yao Chen's grudge was resolved. Turning to his new disciple, Gu He, Yao Chen sealed the Sea Heart Flame and handed it to him.
"Take this Sea Heart Flame."
"Master, this is too precious…" Gu He's heart burned with desire, yet he hesitated to accept.
"Take it. I already possess the Bone Spirit Cold Flame. This Sea Heart Flame is of no use to me."
"Thank you, Master!" Gu He exclaimed joyfully. He had long sought a Heavenly Flame but had never succeeded—until now.
Indeed, having a powerful master was invaluable! Of course, all of this was thanks to Zhou Yi. Without him, Gu He would never have become Yao Chen's disciple.
Zhou Yi paid it no mind. Giving the Sea Heart Flame to Gu He was his own intention. After all, how could a competent alchemy assistant lack a Heavenly Flame?
Now, Zhou Yi was more curious about the Beauty Mission Card. He activated it immediately.
[Location: Snowy World, Jing'an Prince's Residence.]
[Task: Within the Spring and Autumn era of Li Yang's reign, Prince Jing'an dominates the Six Kingdoms, yet one woman—Pei Nanwei—is trapped as a concubine, treated like a caged bird. Yearning for love and freedom, she dreams of her knight in shining armor. Young man, seize the chance! Win Pei Nanwei's heart and give her the happiness she deserves.]
"Pei Nanwei?" Zhou Yi's eyes lit up as he stepped through the portal.
The scene shifted, and Zhou Yi found himself in a grand, luxurious residence—the Jing'an Prince's estate. The estate was brightly decorated, bustling with activity, as today marked the Prince's wedding day.
"Congratulations, Your Highness!"
"Best wishes, Your Highness!"
Surrounded by well-wishers, the Prince's face glowed with joy. His anticipation for Pei Nanwei's unmatched beauty made him eager to rush to the bridal chamber.
As Zhou Yi's divine sense swept through the estate, he immediately located Pei Nanwei. Without hesitation, he strode toward the bridal chamber.
This bridal chamber?
He'd be taking it over on behalf of the Prince.
After all, Zhou Yi was ever the helpful soul.
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