Chapter 123: Life is Meant for Happiness
A month passed in the blink of an eye.
On this day, a powerful aura erupted from deep within the secret chamber, and the tightly shut doors slowly opened.
Soon, a graceful figure appeared in Yao Yan's line of sight.
Like a swallow returning to its nest, Cai Die, who had just emerged from seclusion, transformed into a streak of light and flew into Yao Yan's arms. Looking up at him with her stunningly beautiful face, her clear, charming peach blossom eyes filled with affection, she grinned sweetly and asked, "My lord, did you miss me?"
Yao Yan naturally wrapped his arms around her slim waist, smiling as he nodded, "Of course."
"I missed you too~"
Cai Die's pale arms tightened around Yao Yan's neck. In that moment, it seemed as though she wished to fuse herself into his body. At the same time, Yao Yan experienced Ling'er's 'pain.' Her soft and warm body against him was almost suffocating.
Fortunately, Yao Yan was now a Dou Wang-level expert, and his breath-holding skills were still quite strong, so he had no trouble enduring the affection and allowed Cai Die to express her joy.
Yao Lao's somewhat surprised voice echoed in Yao Yan's mind: "Kid, you're still involved with this Medusa Queen?"
Yao Lao wasn't unfamiliar with the Medusa Queen's clan. In fact, he had encountered them before. Given his knowledge of this race, Yao Lao was well aware of their nature. For a human to win their affection was not easy. Even a Dou Zun expert couldn't force them into submission; at best, they would receive a warm corpse. But once they decided to favor someone, they would be unwavering in their devotion.
They would love only one man in their lifetime!
"Old man, your words are harsh. What do you mean by 'involved'? This is called free love."
Yao Yan responded to Yao Lao with his soul power, his face still smiling. He gently patted the overly excited Cai Die and said, "Alright, let's stop here. There are people watching."
Cai Die playfully stuck out her tongue, releasing Yao Yan from her embrace. Then, as if remembering something, she leaned in close to Yao Yan's ear and whispered, "Sister failed her breakthrough. You should be careful not to upset her. I can feel that her mood is really bad right now."
As if to confirm Cai Die's words, the cold-faced Medusa Queen slowly emerged from the secret chamber.
Her usual queenly attire radiated an air of coldness and regal elegance. Her waist swayed, and her purple skirt fluttered slightly, exuding an unspeakable charm and allure that stirred a primal desire. After a moment, she came before Yao Yan and the others. Her deep purple eyes glanced at Yao Yan, her voice soft yet tinged with a trace of melancholy, "I failed. It seems the only way to break through to Dou Zong is to take that path."
At this point, a hint of fierce determination flickered in her eyes.
As the current Medusa Queen, her ferocity could be directed at outsiders, and of course, it could also be turned inward. Compared to her foolish younger sister, her pursuit of power was undoubtedly much stronger.
Yao Yan used his soul power to assess the two women's conditions.
Cai Die had successfully broken through to the Nine-Star Dou Huang. The Emperor's Extreme Pill had not been wasted. As for Cai Lin, her condition was more complex. Her fighting spirit seemed to have become somewhat unstable, having briefly exploded with power only to dissipate again. It seemed that her beastly bloodline was holding her back, preventing her from breaking through the Dou Huang to Dou Zong barrier.
The bloodline shackles of beasts were like a genetic lock, tightly binding them and preventing their strength from advancing further.
He pondered for a moment and then spoke to comfort her, "It's not a complete failure. At least you've gotten a taste of what Dou Zong feels like. This will only benefit your future breakthrough. As for the other path, there's no rush. Your current condition isn't suitable to try it yet."
"I know," Cai Lin gave him a sideways glance, then turned to look at Hua She'er and Yue Mei behind him. Without a word, she flew back to her palace. She needed a place to calm down. Perhaps she had been too eager, but seeing Yao Yan's rapidly advancing strength, how could she stay indifferent?
Especially since she was someone who hated weakness. Seeing the "weakling" surpassing her was something only she could understand.
"Wasn't my sister's angry expression terrifying?"
Cai Die, once her sister was out of earshot, whispered to Yao Yan while hugging his arm. Her little expression was too adorable, as if she were slightly afraid that Cai Lin might hear.
"I actually think it looks quite good!"
Yao Yan pondered for a moment before giving his opinion. Perhaps it was his personal preference, but he did prefer cool, aloof women. Of course, sweet girls weren't a problem either... In short, if they were beautiful, he wouldn't turn them down. He wasn't picky at all.
Confucius once said: "Food and sex are nature."
Liking beautiful things was simply a man's nature.
Cai Die puffed out her cheeks, glaring at Yao Yan with jealousy and saying, "I knew you liked my sister more! No wonder she always says that what can't be obtained is the best! You bad boy, heartless playboy!"
As she spoke, she pinched Yao Yan's waist, but with his tough body and refined physical cultivation, he didn't feel any pain.
Yao Yan, however, wasn't stupid. He still cooperated by showing a pained expression.
"It hurts, it hurts... Let go!"
Cai Die immediately released her grip, looking at him with suspicion and pouting, "Don't lie to me, I didn't even use that much force."
"It really hurts," Yao Yan said, rubbing his waist helplessly.
At this moment, Ling'er, who had been sleeping in his arms, poked her head out. Having slept for a while, the green hue in her fur had become more intense, and the energy of the second-tier Qingmu Fox had grown to the third-tier. Yet her appearance remained the same, with no major changes.
"Did you miss me, Ling'er~"
Cai Die wasn't foolish. She knew Yao Yan was teasing her, so when she saw Ling'er, she lowered her head and greeted the adorable little white-eyed fox. She really liked this cute little creature.
What woman didn't like adorable things?
Cai Lin:...
Ling'er tilted her head slightly and then shrank back into Yao Yan's arms, seemingly not wanting to jump into Cai Die's embrace. It wasn't until Yao Yan squeezed her neck and handed her to Cai Die that the little creature reluctantly lay in her arms, drooping her big fluffy ears in a half-hearted manner.
"You really don't like me holding you, huh~"
Looking at the little one's expression, Cai Die couldn't help but murmur. She couldn't understand why Ling'er preferred Yao Yan so much.
Yao Yan smiled, knowing exactly why. He realized that the little eater didn't like Cai Die because her battle qi was of the cold attribute. As a heavenly flame spirit, she naturally didn't get along well with Cai Die. This was due to the attribute resistance. Only when Ling'er truly gained enough intelligence could this be changed.
"Cai Die, go wait for me in my room for a bit. I need to check on your sister and discuss something with her."
Yao Yan's face turned serious as he said this with genuine intent.
Cai Die looked at Yao Yan's expression and obediently nodded.
"You two go as well."
Yao Yan looked at Hua She'er and Yue Mei, signaling them to follow Cai Die, and then he flew toward Cai Lin's palace.
Cai Die gently watched Yao Yan leave. After he entered the palace, she slowly turned and walked toward the distance, her smile fading a bit. She glanced at Hua She'er and Yue Mei, and the gentleness in her eyes vanished, replaced by a more neutral expression. She spoke calmly, "Did my sister tell you to serve the young master?"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Hua She'er nodded respectfully, still maintaining a humble and polite stance.
Yue Mei hesitated a little and also nodded. She didn't know much about Cai Die's personality, so she didn't dare speak out of turn.
"Then... are you two..."
Cai Die furrowed her brow slightly and asked coldly.
Hua She'er and Yue Mei exchanged a glance, lowering their heads without speaking. Some things were beyond their control. From the moment they were given to Yao Yan by Cai Lin, some things were already inevitable. And Yao Yan, clearly, wasn't a saint. They were, without a doubt, just like meat wrapped in a bun.
Cai Die clenched her fist, feeling a mix of bitterness and helplessness. She could only silently walk ahead.
...
On the other side.
Yao Lao's voice, filled with amusement, sounded in Yao Yan's mind: "You let those two snake girls go with your little girlfriend, and you're not worried that your girlfriend will find out about your situation?"
"It's better to be open than to be closed. She will find out sooner or later, and this matter was arranged by her sister. She doesn't want me to approach her too soon," Yao Yan replied calmly, his expression unchanged.
"Her sister arranged it? You're not going to refuse?"
Yao Lao asked in confusion.
Yao Yan remained calm and said, "Why refuse? I never promised to remain pure for her, although I like her."
Yao Lao couldn't help but chuckle, "Sometimes I wonder if you're even a young man."
Yao Lao couldn't stop himself from commenting. Everyone had been young, impulsive, passionate, and lost their reason for love... But with Yao Yan, there was none of that. He was like an adult, calm in his actions and following his principles, though they were quite flexible.
"After going through a lot, you naturally mature," Yao Yan smiled lightly, brushing it off. He had long passed the stage of being reckless for love. Moreover, in this vast world, why would he limit himself?
"Life is meant for freedom, for happiness," he thought with a deep sigh.
(END CHAPTER)
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