Goku looked at Yue Mei, who was frozen in fear. A mischievous grin spread across his face as he chuckled and said, "So, do you still want to make me your slave?"
At that exact moment, a cold, commanding voice echoed in Yue Mei's mind. It was Cai Lin—her tone sharp and filled with icy disdain.
"You fool! Of all the people to provoke, you chose him? If this situation isn't handled properly, our entire Snake-People Tribe could be wiped off the map! You'll go down in history as the tribe's greatest sinner. Handle this wisely… or face the consequences."
Yue Mei's pupils shrank in horror. Her heart trembled violently—she had never seen Her Majesty so afraid of someone. When she recalled the soul-chilling aura that had radiated from the small elf-like girl accompanying Goku, even her very soul had instinctively recoiled.
She forced a bitter smile onto her face, her expression filled with despair. The Queen had spoken. She had no choice.
"I-I'm sorry, my lord. As they say, ignorance is not a crime… Please be merciful and spare me this time. I'll make it up to you. I'll… I'll become your slave if that's what it takes," Yue Mei said, forcing a pleading smile as she bowed her head.
She could see it clearly now—there was no point resisting. Death wouldn't solve anything. Especially when she saw the way Goku looked at her… with deep interest. He had no intention of killing her. And for the sake of the entire Snake-People Tribe, this was the only path she could take.
Goku narrowed his eyes, amusement dancing in them. "Oh? You said it yourself. I didn't force you, remember?"
"Yes, my lord. I offered of my own free will. I'll be your slave. I only ask that you don't hold our tribe responsible for my mistake," Yue Mei replied with a bitter smile, her eyes full of fear and desperation.
She truly feared that her actions might bring catastrophe upon her people.
"Haha! What are you saying? With my relationship with Cai Lin, why would I ever hold your tribe accountable? You're scaring yourself for no reason," Goku laughed loudly.
Still, the thought that Yue Mei had once wanted to enslave him made him feel a little angry.
"Well, since you're so sincere about becoming my slave… I suppose I can reluctantly accept. From now on, you'll serve me alongside Moonlight," Goku said calmly, though his heart was bursting with delight.
"Yes, Master," Yue Mei replied, falling into her new role without hesitation. She cast him a sultry glance, bowed respectfully, and showed no resistance. The shift in identity—from a proud commander to a submissive slave—had happened so quickly that even she couldn't help but smile bitterly.
She had spoken in haste, and now that slip of the tongue had rewritten her fate.
With the matter resolved, the hostile tension in the air dissipated. Yue Mei finally breathed a quiet sigh of relief. Under the terrifying pressure of the little Sprite, she had been on edge the entire time.
Moonlight leaned in close to Goku's side, her warm breath brushing against his ear as she spoke in a seductive whisper, "Congratulations, Master. You've snared another beautiful girl. Want me to keep you company tonight… the both of us?"
"Ahem!" Goku coughed awkwardly, his face flushing. "Let's talk about that later!"
He couldn't help but blush—Moonlight was just too bold. Ever since she had taken human form, she'd been relentlessly teasing him. It had been days since he'd… indulged, and his self-control was starting to slip.
Still, no matter how tempting Yue Mei was, Goku had no intention of taking advantage of her—at least not so soon. He preferred using more subtle means to win a woman's heart.
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After enjoying a hearty dinner, everyone gradually dispersed to rest. They had all been running around for days without proper sleep, and the exhaustion from today's events made early rest an obvious choice. Whatever needed to be discussed could wait until tomorrow.
Goku seized the opportunity to use Instant Transmission, vanishing in a flash and reappearing within Jia Nan Academy. However, the moment he arrived, his senses were greeted by a wave of warmth and a fragrant aroma.
Steam curled around him.
He looked around—he was standing in the middle of Herbal Residence's hot spring.
Apparently, because he had locked onto the energy signatures of Saeko and the others, he had been transported directly to their location... right where they were all bathing.
The sight before him made even someone like Goku pause and swallow hard.
The hot spring was filled with delicate bodies—fair-skinned and full-figured women laughing and splashing about in the steamy water. Even Xun Er was among them. A dozen peerless beauties, all soaking together in a single hot spring. The scene before him was nothing short of divine.
"Who's there?!"
Before he could even say a word, Number 18 locked onto his presence. A wave of murderous intent surged from the water, sharp enough to make the air tremble.
Her slender hand slapped the surface of the spring, sending water spraying in all directions. In a flash, she burst from the pool, grabbed a nearby bathrobe to cover herself, and launched a vicious attack at Goku's position.
"Who dares trespass into Herbal Residence?!"
The other women were startled, their faces filled with alarm, but seeing Number 18 take the lead, they quickly concealed themselves beneath the water's surface, protecting their modesty.
Just as her fist was about to land, Number 18 finally recognized the face in front of her.
"Goku?!"
Her eyes widened in disbelief. But by the time she realized who it was, she couldn't completely retract her blow. She managed to cancel most of the force, but the momentum carried her forward regardless.
Goku shook his head and casually caught her incoming punch with one hand. He then pulled her into his embrace and grinned.
"Heh, come on, 18. I've only been gone a few days. Did you already forget my energy signature?"
Number 18 blushed faintly, a rare sight on her otherwise cold and aloof face. She quickly steadied her emotions and responded with her usual indifference.
"Who told you to show up while we were bathing? I didn't have time to sense your energy. Consider yourself lucky I didn't land the full blow."
Goku chuckled. "Oh really? In that case, shouldn't I punish you for trying to hit me?"
Without warning, he looked down at the woman in his arms, admiring her soft skin wrapped in the barely-there robe. His heart quickened, and his grin widened as he lowered his head to steal a kiss.
Caught completely off-guard, Number 18's eyes flew open, and her mind went blank. She froze for a moment, unable to react. By the time she came back to her senses, Goku had already tasted her soft, fragrant lips.
"Let me go!" Number 18's face turned crimson as she glared at him, squirming in his arms.
"Stay still. Your punishment isn't over yet," Goku smirked, and with a devilish gleam in his eyes, gave her plump ass a firm squeeze.
Her entire body trembled, her limbs turning to jelly. She lowered her head, cheeks burning, and finally stopped struggling. She knew Goku's personality too well—if she resisted, things would only get more embarrassing. And in front of all the other women? She'd never live it down.
"Goku! Welcome back!" Shizuka spotted him from the hot spring and immediately leapt out, completely unbothered by her exposed body, and dove straight into his arms.
Just from her fluid movement alone, it was clear she had made great strides in her cultivation recently.
Faced with Shizuka's enthusiastic pounce, Goku had no choice but to release Number 18 and catch her.
"I missed you so much!" Shizuka wrapped her arms tightly around him, her eyes squinting into little crescents of joy.
"Tch, so the big pervert finally came home," Saya muttered, clicking her tongue. Still, she didn't bother covering herself as she casually continued washing in the spring.
"You've been gone for three days. Don't tell me you got seduced by some vixen and forgot your way back," Rei added, giving Goku a sidelong glare and puffing her cheeks. Clearly, the others had a few grievances about his absence.
"Welcome back, Goku," said Saeko and Yuriko in unison, their expressions calm and graceful. Compared to Saya and Rei's youthful brattiness, their composure made them stand out all the more.
In a quiet corner, Xun Er peeked out shyly from behind Saeko, her face flushed. Upon seeing Goku, she quickly ducked behind Saeko's back. Even Ya Fei gasped in surprise, then hastily sank back into the water, hiding behind Mikoto, leaving only her eyes visible.
"Hiding? Why bother?" Goku teased, glancing at the two with a mischievous smile. "You think I didn't already see everything? With my eyes, even walls aren't enough to block the view."
Ya Fei and Xun Er's faces turned bright red, and they both shot him death glares. Unfortunately, the glares had zero effect.
Thankfully, Yuriko stepped in with a gentle smile, sensing the girls' discomfort. "Goku, maybe you should step out for now. After all, not all the girls here are… fully involved with you yet. If you push too hard, it might backfire."
Goku swept one last regretful gaze across the steaming spring, then nodded reluctantly and stepped out. Only then did Xun Er and Ya Fei truly relax. They wasted no time scrambling out of the spring to get dressed.
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Inside the main hall, a light fragrance lingered in the air. The group of girls had just finished their bath, each wrapped in a soft white robe, damp hair cascading down their backs, exposing just enough to make any man's imagination run wild.
The atmosphere was intoxicating—even for someone as strong-willed as Goku.
His gaze swept across the room but paused in confusion. "Where's Karin and the others?"
"Oh, those little brats?" said Rei, pouring him a cup of tea. "No clue. I think Zi Yan dragged them off somewhere again. That dragon girl's wild as ever."
"You were gone for three whole days," Bulma said, sipping her tea with a faintly annoyed tone. "Mind telling us where you disappeared to?"
Goku grinned. "You'll like this one. I found the ruins of an Ancient Dou God—and I brought back a haul of rare treasures just for you all."
As he spoke, he waved his hand lightly.
A spatial ripple shimmered around them, and in the blink of an eye, the entire group was transported from the hall into the vast inner dimension of Goku's World Ring.
They arrived in a vibrant valley, surrounded by verdant hills and filled with medicinal herbs of shocking quality. The rich spiritual energy was so thick it was almost visible, drifting through the air like mist.
"...Is this a medicinal garden?" Saya adjusted her glasses, eyes narrowing sharply.
Xun Er froze on the spot, her gaze fixed on a patch of deep purple flora. "That… that's a Rank Seven Violet Nether flower! And over there… a Rank Eight Dragon beard Root… Wait—what? Is that… a Rank Nine Longevity Fruit?!"
She took another step forward, heart pounding wildly. "A-And that glowing silver one… could it really be the legendary Spatial-Converging Grass? A Rank Nine herb that warps the space around it?!"
Even Ya Fei, once a top-tier auctioneer from the Jia Ma Empire, looked like she'd seen a ghost. "All of these… they're all Rank Eight and Rank Nine herbs? This… this is insane…"
Goku chuckled, hands behind his head. "I dug up the entire herb garden from the Dou God's ruins and brought it here. Thought it'd come in handy when I start refining pills for your breakthroughs."
Xun Er and Ya Fei stood dumbfounded, surrounded by a sea of herbs that the entire continent would wage war over.
Ya Fei finally whispered, "W-Where… where is this place?"
"This," Goku said with a calm smile, "is my world… or more accurately—our home."
Their minds reeled.
This wasn't just a high-level spatial ring. Goku had merged with the World Ring, effectively granting him control over an inner world. This was a power far beyond most Dou Saints and even rare among Dou Venerates.
Ya Fei looked around in awe, her mind struggling to grasp the implications. Creating an inner dimension… that was the realm of gods.
Meanwhile, Xun Er's heart was in complete disarray. She remembered her father's final words before departing:
"You must stay close to that man."
"But Father, you've never interfered in personal matters before—why this?"
"Because he's different. We misjudged him. He isn't just strong—he's terrifying. He defeated seven of the Eight Ancient Clans, crushed the Void Dragon Tribe, the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan, and the Nine Nether Earth Serpent Tribe… all in one blow. You must marry him, for your sake—and for the survival of our Clan."
Xun Er stared blankly at Goku's back as he led the other girls toward the heart of the medicinal garden. Her chest tightened.
He was strong—so strong that even Xiao Yan's five-year agreement now felt like a childish fantasy.
"Brother Xiao Yan… I'm sorry. Maybe we were never meant to be."
Her eyes dimmed slightly. Her voice was soft, almost inaudible. "This man… I've already been given to him, haven't I…"
Goku, of course, noticed her reaction.
Compared to Xun'er and Ya Fei's shock, Saeko and the other girls remained much more composed. They were all fully aware of Goku's strength—so long as he desired it, everything in this world could belong to him. For them, this wasn't anything surprising; in fact, it felt completely natural.
Things like longevity fruits, Sky-Grasping Grass, or high-rank Grade 8 or 9 medicinal herbs—elixirs that could prolong life or preserve youth—held no meaning for them anymore. Because of Goku's existence, they had already attained eternal youth and an unending lifespan. The only things that could still catch their attention were the herbs that could help improve their cultivation.
"Goku, you should really start studying alchemy!" Saya adjusted her glasses slightly as she looked at Goku, her voice tinged with excitement. "There are so many rare herbs here, and handing them over to others for refining would be a total waste. With your power, becoming a top-rank alchemist should be effortless for you!"
They had been studying under Ruo Lin for a while now, so they'd come to understand a fair bit about the professions of this continent.
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