"Aiya! Don't say things like that—you'll make me embarrassed!" Goku suddenly put on a 'shy' face.
Xun'er immediately rolled her eyes at him.
"You really can't be serious, can you? The mood just now—completely ruined!"
"Hehe, don't think too much. You're my woman now. All you need to do is live happily. As for storms and troubles—leave them to me. I'll bear them all for you."
Xun'er's eyes softened, a faint smile tugging at her lips. On that mountain peak, the two figures leaned against each other, their closeness radiating warmth and love.
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The next morning.
After breakfast, inside Xun'er's room, she looked in astonishment at more than a dozen strange flames hovering in the air, each radiating terrifying heat.
"Goku, when did you gather so many Heavenly Flames?"
"Don't forget—I'm the ruler of this world now. If I want Heavenly Flames, a single thought is enough. These are all flames you haven't yet refined. I recreated them through the world's laws. Now, I'll help you refine them all at once."
"R-refine them all?" A blush spread across Xun'er's face. She couldn't help recalling what had happened the last time she refined a flame, leaving her a little flustered.
"Ahem… last time was an accident. Now I'm the ruler of this world. Refining Heavenly Flames is child's play."
"Then… let's begin." Xun'er nodded, her cheeks still red. She was already Goku's woman, so even if something like last time happened again, she no longer had any worries.
With a thought, the flames floating in the air merged into a single dazzling seven-colored flame. Goku guided it directly into Xun'er's body.
Under his assistance, waves of fiery energy surged through her. Circulating the Flame Mantra, she absorbed and refined it bit by bit.
As the refinement continued, the scorching energy within her gradually formed a perfect cycle, endlessly flowing, washing through her body again and again. Her aura soared higher and higher, carrying a natural nobility and majesty, as though she stood above all things.
This time, there was no difficulty. As Sovereign of the world, everything bent to Goku's will. The Heavenly Flames offered no resistance, refined swiftly by Xun'er.
Eventually, the blazing heat faded, replaced by a radiant cocoon of seven-colored light enveloping her body. Within it, she would undergo rebirth, waiting to emerge anew.
"Rebirth through fire… she's undergoing Nirvana. Looks like she won't be waking up for a few days."
Watching Xun'er wrapped in the rainbow cocoon, Goku smiled faintly. With a wave of his hand, a spatial barrier enveloped the entire room, ensuring no one would disturb her.
When he stepped out and closed the door, he found Gu Yuan and several elders waiting anxiously nearby. The terrifying aura from the refinement had clearly alarmed them.
"Goku! That surge of energy just now—was it Xun'er? How is she?" Gu Yuan asked quickly, glancing toward the room.
"It's nothing. I just helped her refine all the Heavenly Flames of this world. Right now, she's absorbing the energy and undergoing Nirvana. Guard this place well—don't let anyone disturb her. I have something to take care of."
With that, Goku's figure vanished.
"All… all of the Heavenly Flames?!"
The elders froze in shock, staring at the glowing cocoon beyond the barrier, their hearts trembling.
Such a heaven-defying feat—only someone equally heaven-defying could accomplish it.
"Patriarch, congratulations! To have such a son-in-law—it's the blessing of our clan!" one elder said with a broad smile.
The others echoed him with laughter and joy. With a son-in-law like Goku, their Ancient Clan's future was limitless. Even if they set Goku aside, just Xun'er herself, after refining all flames, was destined to shine through the ages.
Gu Yuan, too, couldn't suppress his smile. He had always known Xun'er was extraordinary, but this exceeded all expectations. With Goku at her side, the Ancient Clan's glory was assured for millennia.
---
On a bustling street, Zi Yan skipped happily beside Goku, clinging to his hand.
"Come on, Goku! Be honest—you wouldn't bring me out shopping alone unless you had some secret plan!"
"You little rascal." Goku chuckled, flicking her forehead. "Didn't you say you wanted to stay with me from now on? So I'm taking you to say goodbye to your family."
"Family?" Zi Yan's smile faltered. She stopped walking, her voice turning quiet and cold.
"I'm an orphan. I have no parents."
Her words carried a trace of sorrow.
Goku gently ruffled her hair. "Nonsense. We're your family now."
Zi Yan's eyes sparkled, her sadness replaced with joy. She hugged his arm tightly, pressing even closer, savoring the warmth of belonging she had longed for since childhood.
"Still… your father wasn't exactly responsible. Trapped in that Tuoshe's cave for thousands of years—it's his own fault. But even so, he's still your father."
"Goku... do you think I should go see him?" Zi Yan asked quietly, her expression conflicted.
"He's your father. It won't hurt to see him once. If he disappoints you, kick him away. After all, you've still got me… and the others."
"…Mhm! I'll listen to you." Zi Yan nodded firmly, though she hugged his arm even tighter, betraying her nerves.
For Goku, her grip was nothing. But if it had been anyone else, their arm would've been shattered by her monstrous strength.
---
"Senior Goku? Senior Zi Yan?"
A pleasantly surprised voice sounded behind them. They turned to see a beautiful girl with a flushed face, clearly excited to meet them.
"Hm? Who are you? You look familiar… but I don't think we've met. With a pretty face like yours, I'd definitely remember." Goku tilted his head curiously.
"A-ah… I don't expect you to know me," the girl said, blushing. "But I know you. You're the most famous figure in the Inner Academy. I'm a student there too. My name is Xin Lan—pleased to meet you!"
"Xin Lin? That rings a bell…" Goku rubbed his chin thoughtfully.
Zi Yan regarded her coolly. "Since you're from the Inner Academy, what are you doing here?"
"I came back over a month ago. My family lives here," Xin Lin explained.
"Oh, so this is your hometown. Well, since we bumped into a familiar face, how about a drink together?" Goku grinned, finally remembering where he'd heard of her. In the original tale, Xin Lin was the one who invited Xiao Yan to the Pill Gathering to compete for an elder's seat.
"Um… senior Goku, I heard… you're also an alchemist?" Xin Lin asked eagerly.
"That's right. And not a low-ranked one either."
Goku smiled knowingly—he could already see her intentions.
"H-how many stars?" Xin Lin asked, eyes shining with hope.
"Eight." He smirked.
"E-eight?!" Xin Lin's heart nearly stopped. Her face lit up with pure excitement.
"Then… senior Goku, would you… could you possibly… help me with something?"
"T-then… Senior Goku… could you… help me with something?"
"You want me to represent your family at this Pill Gathering, to seize the elder's seat, don't you?"
Goku replied with a faint smile.
"H-how did you know?" Xin Lin's eyes widened in shock.
"And why should I help you?" Goku's lips curved into a teasing grin. "What benefit would I get?"
If Saeko and the others had seen that mischievous smile, they would have known immediately that this guy was up to no good again.
"Ah…?" Xin Lin froze, at a complete loss.
'He's right… How could my family possibly afford to hire an eight-grade alchemist? And from what I've heard, his identity is anything but ordinary… What should I do?'
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"How about this—if I win first place in the Pill Gathering, you give yourself to me as the prize."
Goku looked at Xin Lin with a playful smile. Beside him, Zi Yan puffed out her cheeks in a pout.
"Ah—!" Xin Lin's face instantly turned scarlet, as red as a ripe apple. She fidgeted, completely at a loss.
Her flustered reaction left even Goku slightly surprised.
'Could it be… this girl actually likes me?'
As one of the most dazzling figures of Jia Nan Academy, Goku had long since been idolized. He treated Heaven Ranking experts as though they were nothing, and with a single strike, had obliterated the terrifying serpent born from the Fallen Heart Flame. His heroic demeanor and overwhelming strength had made countless young women in the Inner Academy secretly admire him.
Xin Lin was no exception. To her, Goku was domineering yet powerful—a senior she admired deeply. When she unexpectedly ran into him today, she couldn't resist seizing the chance to ask for help. After all, in her eyes, there was nothing Goku couldn't accomplish. By now, in the academy, his name had already been elevated to the level of myth.
Now, hearing such a bold and teasing request from the man she admired, Xin Lin's heart raced uncontrollably, leaving her utterly flustered.
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