13: Chapter 13 The Woman in Black

[Host, you don't even need to Cultivate for this; you only need to slap faces to level up. How awesome is that!]

"Fine, knowing there are so many more layers, I won't panic." Xiang Tian took a deep breath, gripped his qingling sword, and lunged at Senior Brother Liu Jian again.

"Bang!"

Just as the two swords were about to collide, Xiang Tian suddenly withdrew his sword and backhanded Senior Brother Liu Jian across the face.

"Slap!"

Senior Brother Liu Jian was completely stunned.

[Ding! Congratulations to the Host for increasing cultivation level by one rank. Reward: 10 face-slapping points!]

"How dare you slap my face?" After recovering, Senior Brother Liu Jian was thoroughly enraged and thrust his sword fiercely at Xiang Tian, the sword wind sharp and filled with killing intent.

"So you're at the tenth level of the Qi Condensation Realm? Sorry, but so am I now!" Xiang Tian's eyes glinted as he swung his sword to meet the attack.

"Clang!"

The two swords collided again, sparks flying everywhere.

Just as Senior Brother Liu Jian blocked Xiang Tian's attack, a golden light flashed by.

"Sshh!"

The Nine-Petal Golden Lotus grazed his arm, leaving a wound deep enough to see the bone.

"My Nine-Petal Golden Lotus grows stronger as my strength increases. Do you really think you can still win against me?" Xiang Tian sneered, thrusting his sword again while controlling the Nine-Petal Golden Lotus to flank Senior Brother Liu Jian.

With the coordination of the Nine-Petal Golden Lotus, Senior Brother Liu Jian gradually fell into a disadvantage. More wounds appeared on his body, and his Aura became increasingly chaotic.

"Senior Brother, where do you think you're running to?" Just as Senior Brother Liu Jian prepared to turn and flee, Jin Yuan suddenly appeared on his path of retreat, shooting an embroidery needle from his fingertips.

The needle was fast and accurate, striking Senior Brother Liu Jian squarely in the forehead.

But just then, a pitch-black rift suddenly appeared beside him, and a powerful suction force pulled him in instantly.

"Huh? What's going on?" Both Xiang Tian and Jin Yuan were stunned.

[Host, Senior Brother Liu Jian has been swallowed by a spatial rift.]

"What happens when someone is swallowed by a spatial rift?" Xiang Tian asked.

[The interior of a spatial rift is ravaged by spatial turbulence. Unless something unexpected happens, he won't survive.]

"That's good." Xiang Tian breathed a sigh of relief, turned toward the battlefield, and picked up all the scattered Storage Pouch items on the ground.

Opening them to look, he couldn't help but laugh. "Good grief, there are so many Spirit Beast inside!"

"You two, come out quickly! It's time to split the Spirit Beast!" Xiang Tian shouted toward the back of a large tree.

Duanmu Hongdie and Xiahou Yu ran out immediately. "Xiang Tian, are you okay? You scared us to death just now."

"What could possibly happen to me?" Xiang Tian smiled and ruffled their hair. "Come and look at these Spirit Beast. We've made a huge profit this time!"

But just then, Jin Yuan suddenly turned around, his eyes cold as he looked at Duanmu Hongdie. "Duanmu Hongdie, I'm going to kill you!"

"Clang!"

An embroidery needle shot toward Duanmu Hongdie.

"Stop!" Xiang Tian didn't hesitate to block in front of Duanmu Hongdie, controlling the Nine-Petal Golden Lotus to deflect the embroidery needle.

"Junior Brother Xiang Tian, you saved me, and I will repay you, but you must let me kill this woman!" Jin Yuan said through gritted teeth, his tone carrying unquestionable determination.

"Jin Yuan, I won't allow you to kill her." Xiang Tian's attitude was firm.

"Why? She crippled me and subjected me to endless humiliation. I share an irreconcilable hatred with her!"

"Because she is my woman. Is that reason enough?" Xiang Tian pulled Duanmu Hongdie into his embrace, looking coldly at Jin Yuan.

"What? She's actually your woman?" Jin Yuan's eyes widened, his fists clenched.

"She crippled you, and I saved your life. We are even now, and from here on out, we are clear." Xiang Tian looked at Jin Yuan. "If you dare to make a move on her again, don't blame me for being impolite."

Jin Yuan was silent for a long time before finally gritting his teeth. "Fine! We are even."

He took one last deep look at Xiang Tian and turned to leave quickly.

"Thank you, Xiang Tian." Duanmu Hongdie rested her head against Xiang Tian's chest.

"Xiang Tian, it's so good that you're okay." At this moment, Xiahou Yu also hugged Xiang Tian.

"How could something happen to me?" Xiang Tian smiled and patted their backs. "I'm still waiting to sleep under the same covers with you two!"

As he spoke, he gently stroked them.

"You have no sense of decency!" Xiahou Yu's cheeks flushed red, and she gently pushed him away.

"Haha, alright, no more fooling around. Let's split the Spirit Beast."

In the end, Xiang Tian received 80 second-tier Spirit Beast, Duanmu Hongdie and Xiahou Yu each received 40 second-tier Spirit Beast, and the first-tier Spirit Beast were divided equally among the three.

"How much time is left before the Secret Realm closes?" Xiang Tian asked.

"About ten more days." Xiahou Yu replied.

"There's actually that much time left?" Xiang Tian's eyes lit up. "Let's go, let's go! Let's find a place to rest... and maybe do some Dual Cultivation to improve our strength!"

As he spoke, he pulled their hands and headed toward the depths of the dense forest.

But just then, with a "hum," a spatial rift suddenly appeared behind him, and a powerful suction force pulled him in instantly.

It pushed the two women away.

"Xiang Tian!" Xiahou Yu and Duanmu Hongdie exclaimed, reaching out to grab him, but Xiang Tian had already vanished.

Both were stunned, and tears instantly welled up.

"Bai Yu, is Xiang Tian... is he still alive?" Xiahou Yu held Bai Yu in her arms, her voice trembling. "Bai Yu is still breathing, and its life signs are normal."

"He must still be alive!" Xiahou Yu took a deep breath. "Last time Xiang Tian disappeared suddenly too, and he was fine in the end!"

"Mm! Xiang Tian's contracted Spirit Beast is still alive, so he must still be alive." Duanmu Hongdie wiped away her tears and nodded.

Both women believed Xiang Tian wasn't dead; a contracted Spirit Beast is fundamentally linked to its master's life.

"Let's find a hidden place nearby to wait. Maybe he'll be back soon," Xiahou Yu suggested.

Duanmu Hongdie had no other options and could only nod in agreement.

On the other side, Xiang Tian lay in a certain place and slowly opened his eyes.

"Damn, where is this? Why is it so dark?" He stood up and looked around.

Suddenly, the surroundings brightened, and a figure appeared before him.

A woman wearing a black gauze dress, with a black veil covering her face, and a curvaceous figure.

"Kid, you've got quite a temper." The woman's voice was crisp and melodious. "Do you want this Old Ancestor to help you cool off?"

Xiang Tian was stunned; this woman's voice was actually quite pleasant.

He raised an eyebrow and said, "Is this 'cooling off' of yours... decent?"

"Giggle, little guy, you've got some nerve." The woman chuckled and reached out to lift Xiang Tian's chin. "To dare speak to this Old Ancestor like that, aren't you afraid I'll kill you?"

"Senior, I am loyal and devoted to my wives. I was just joking." He tried to push the woman's hand away but found he couldn't move at all.

"Kid, stop pretending." The woman's finger slid from his chin to his cheek. "Haven't you already tasted those two little girls outside? You're clearly a playboy."

The cold touch from her fingertips made Xiang Tian feel a surge of heat, and he couldn't help but ask, "Could it be that you, Senior, intend to have a bout of intimacy with me?"

As he said this, he boldly reached out and wrapped his arms around the woman's waist.

The woman's body stiffened noticeably, then returned to normal, her tone turning cold. "Audacious!"

A powerful Aura erupted from her body, blasting Xiang Tian away.

"Pfft!"

Xiang Tian slammed onto the ground and spat out a mouthful of blood.

"You're so fragile, yet you dare to have improper thoughts about me?" The woman walked slowly to him, looking down at him from above. "However, your straightforward personality actually suits this Old Ancestor's taste."

She waved her hand, and a suction force pulled Xiang Tian to her, her hand grabbing his collar.

Xiang Tian felt extremely aggrieved; he couldn't fight back, couldn't escape, and could only be at the mercy of others.

"For so many years, this Old Ancestor has been quite bored alone. How about you accompany me for a year?" The woman looked at him, her eyes carrying a hint of expectation.

"What? A year?" Xiang Tian's eyes widened. "Do you know what you're saying? I have wives waiting for me outside!"

"What? You're unwilling?" The woman's eyes turned cold instantly, and she raised her hand to strike.

"Old Ancestor, spare me! I'll accompany you! Can't I just accompany you?" Xiang Tian hurriedly begged for mercy.

"That's more like it." The woman's expression softened. She released his collar and stroked her chin in thought. "What should you do to accompany this Old Ancestor this year?"

She thought for a moment.

But Xiang Tian blurted out, "Let's do some Dual Cultivation!"

"Slap!" Before Xiang Tian could react, he was sent flying by a slap from the woman.

"You dare to take advantage of this Old Ancestor?" The woman pulled him back to her, her eyes icy.

Xiang Tian completely gave up resisting, looking aggrieved. "Old Ancestor, I know I was wrong. Even if you stood naked in front of me, I would absolutely not dare to have any improper thoughts!"

His eyes were sincere.

"Oh? That's not necessary." The woman's tone softened. "If this Old Ancestor wants to engage in Dual Cultivation with you, you must cooperate."

Xiang Tian felt extremely helpless. "System, you damn thing, give me a strategy quickly!"

[Host, this System is not in a position to interfere. This is a private matter between you two.]

"If I die, you won't have a good time either!" Xiang Tian threatened.

[Rest assured, Host. If you die, I will at most receive some punishment, and I can just find a new host.]

The last straw of hope was gone, and Xiang Tian could only resign himself to fate.

Was he really going to be played in the palm of this mysterious woman's hand?