206: Chapter 206 A Clearly Marked Price! The Empress's Ultimate Principles!

A gentle breeze blew past, making the leaves rustle.

The Jidao Empress stood quietly in place. After listening to Su Yuan's vivid narration of Su Feng's twenty-year-long "Heaven-Defying history of making a fortune," she fell into a long silence.

In her mind, she rapidly cross-referenced the information Su Yuan had provided with everything she had seen with her own eyes during her year at the Su Family.

"Su Hao, born with a Supreme Bone; Su Mo, born with a Demon God Heart. I have naturally seen these two; they truly possess Heaven-Defying Aptitudes that are extremely rare even in the Major Thousand Worlds."

"And according to Su Yuan, any woman with a Heaven-Defying Physique who becomes Su Feng's Dao Companion will not only receive a massive infusion of cultivation after giving birth, but her own Bloodline Origin will also receive an incredible enhancement..."

Extremely wise light flickered within the Jidao Empress's dark golden eyes.

In the hundred thousand years of her past life's knowledge, she had never seen a cultivation system where the benefits went both ways and even extended to the descendants!

"But without a doubt, this must be an extremely terrifying Innate Divine Ability! It might even be a type of rule-based blessing that transcends the Great Dao!"

The Jidao Empress's mind began to work frantically, attempting to use her knowledge as an Extreme Dao Great Emperor to deconstruct Su Feng's secret.

"I guessed correctly. The fundamental reason Su Feng can possess such an insane Breakthrough speed is that he can continuously improve his own Bloodline strength and original foundation by coupling with women of special Physiques!"

"The higher the Bloodline strength, the stronger Su Feng's combat power becomes, and the more Heaven-Defying his Aptitude and talent grow. Even more terrifying is that this powerful Bloodline Power not only feeds back into himself but can also bless the entire Family and future generations!"

"The Human Race..."

The Jidao Empress softly rolled those two words over, her gaze becoming incredibly profound.

Among the myriad races of the heavens, the Human Race could be said to be an extremely mediocre race.

In terms of physical strength, they were inferior to the Dragon Clan and the Titan Race.

In terms of Divine Sense talent, they were inferior to the Spirit Clan and the Soul Clan.

In terms of Innate lifespan, they couldn't even compare to those Innate beings nurtured by heaven and earth.

But the Human Race possessed a most lethal characteristic that no other race had—inclusivity!

For example, most of the Demon Race were born representing destruction and slaughter; for them to comprehend the Dao of Life was almost impossible and could even cause a conflict in their Origin, leading to self-destruction.

But the Human Race was different.

Their seemingly weak bodies could accommodate any type of Dao rule in the world. God and demon, Yin and Yang—all could reach a perfect balance within a single thought, aligning perfectly with the supreme Heavenly Dao of this Universe.

Because of this, when the myriad races transformed to reshape their physical bodies, the first form they chose was that of a human!

"Now, this boy already has wives with Heaven-Defying Physiques such as the innate dao embryo, the Primordial Dragon God, and the Innate Yin-Yang. Under the Fusion and feedback of these supreme Bloodlines, his own Bloodline Power has likely stacked to an incredibly terrifying degree!"

The Jidao Empress looked down at her small body that had not yet fully developed, a very hidden heat and calculation flashing in the depths of her eyes.

"And my current Heaven-Devouring Demonic Body has only just reached Foundation Establishment and has not yet reached Major Achievement. Only when I Cultivate back to the Saint realm can this demonic body reach its true Peak."

"When I break through the Saint realm and return to the Great Emperor status... only then will I have the chance to use the Major Achievement Heaven-Devouring Demonic Body to forcibly break through the shackles and condense the legendary [Jidao Divine Body] of my past life!"

"But the road back to the Extreme Dao is too long and too difficult. The threat of the Realm Demonss is like a thorn in my back; I don't have time to Cultivate step-by-step."

The Jidao Empress tightly gripped the Storage Ring in her hand as an extremely bold idea completely took shape in her heart.

"Su Feng's Pure Yang Bloodline, which has fused the supreme Physiques of myriad races, might just be... the perfect cultivation vessel to increase the success rate of reshaping my Jidao Divine Body!"

"However..."

The Jidao Empress looked up toward the courtyard where Su Feng was located in the depths of the Su Family.

She had her own set of extremely strict behavioral standards. Resources earned through her own hard work were hers by right.

But she would never accept the unprovoked charity and gifts of others—such "food handed out in contempt!"

In her view, everything had its clearly marked price.

The hardest thing in this world to repay was the debt of Karma and human favors.

To other profit-driven Cultivators, this might seem like the foolish behavior of someone trying to maintain a facade of virtue, but this was the pride and principle of the Jidao Empress.

"I must go find Su Feng and settle this account clearly."

With a light flick of her finger, the Bodhi branch that had been whipping Su Yuan for half the day instantly dissipated like dust.

"I'm going to find Su Feng."

Leaving behind a cold sentence, the Jidao Empress's figure flickered and vanished into an afterimage.

Only the bruised and swollen Su Yuan remained, sighing with a face full of weariness.

"Sigh, to think that back then, this little girl was just a miserable peripheral assassin of my Shadow Pavilion..."

"Forget it, forget it. I'd better go find Big Brother for some medical expenses..."

...

In the backyard of the Su Family, deep within a serene bamboo forest.

Su Feng was comfortably lying on a rocking chair. On the small square table beside him was freshly brewed Enlightenment Tea. His entire being exuded a lazy aura of a "retired Grand Unity Golden Immortal."

*Buzz.*

A ripple appeared in space, and the small, aloof figure of the Jidao Empress appeared out of thin air.

[Target: Jiu You (Jidao Empress)]

[Race: Spirit Clan]

[Physique: Heaven-Devouring Demonic Body (SS-rank — Growable)]

[Note: A Great Emperor Reincarnator, formerly possessed a SSS+ Jidao Divine Body]

Su Feng didn't get up; he just lightly opened one eye and looked at her with a faint, knowing smile.

"The items you gave exceed the value of the missions I performed."

The Jidao Empress didn't waste words, directly slapping the Storage Ring onto the table beside Su Feng.

Although she desperately craved the three strands of Immortal Dao Origin inside, her back remained straight, and her tone was cold as frost:

"While these three strands of Immortal Dao Origin can accelerate my cultivation progress, I, Jiu You, never take advantage of others for free. I can exchange something of equal value with you!"

"Oh? An equal exchange?"

Lying on the rocking chair, Su Feng casually picked up his teacup and took a sip, sizing up the Jidao Empress before him with interest.

"Sure, then tell me, what does a Shadow Pavilion assassin who has just broken through to the Heavenly Immortal Realm plan to use to exchange for an Immortal Dao Origin that is enough to pave the way to the Golden Immortal path for you?"

The Jidao Empress felt a bit uncomfortable under Su Feng's scrutinizing gaze, but after a moment of thought, she still proudly raised her snow-white chin and said slowly:

"I can offer a Peak-grade Immortal-rank Cultivation Technique in exchange."

If it were in the vast Major Thousand Worlds, such an item could indeed be considered an equal exchange.

Because a Peak-grade Immortal-rank Cultivation Technique was a supreme method that could lead one to the Saint realm!

However, to her surprise...

Faced with such a massive temptation, Su Feng didn't even blink. He just shook his head very calmly.

"I don't lack Cultivation Techniques. You should be very clear about that," Su Feng's tone was beyond doubt.

The Jidao Empress frowned, clearly not expecting Su Feng to refuse so decisively: "You are exceptionally talented and naturally don't lack them, but your clansmen and your children should need this kind of top-tier Legacy foundation, right?"

"With Cultivation Techniques, it's never the case that the higher the rank, the better; it's what suits you best that is best."

Su Feng put down his teacup, sat up straight, put away his lazy smile, and looked directly into the Jidao Empress's eyes. His tone became deep and sincere:

"I know you have your own secrets, but I won't ask about them."

"The reason I gave you the Immortal Dao Origin is not that I want to get something in exchange from you. It's because you are the most outstanding employee of the Shadow Pavilion discovered by Su Yuan!"

"Since you are a member of my Su Family, it is only natural for me, as the head of the house, to provide you with cultivation resources. Just take them!"

Su Feng's words were like a great bell, striking heavily against the Jidao Empress's heart.

"If you really feel uneasy and think you owe me Karma..." Su Feng suddenly gave a light laugh, his tone carrying an intense sense of trust.

"Then hurry up and get stronger! When the day comes that you truly stand at the Peak of the myriad worlds and I need you, you can truly help me. Isn't that better than a rigid Cultivation Technique?"

The Jidao Empress stood blankly in place, falling into a long silence.

She didn't like owing favors.

She believed that everything in this world had a clearly marked price, and the exchange of interests was the eternal truth.

However, the more Su Feng acted with this "great selfless love" and "lack of desire," the more she felt Su Feng wanted even more and was plotting something even bigger!

"He shouldn't know my true identity as an Extreme Dao Great Emperor yet..." the Jidao Empress pondered privately.

"Without knowing my background, he is actually willing to invest so much capital in an ordinary Prodigy? This investment courage and breadth of mind are indeed admirable."

Most importantly, the way Su Feng looked at her just now was full of expectations and trust for a subordinate; there wasn't even a hint of the lecherous intent for her beauty that she detested most in men!

This was the fundamental reason that truly moved the Jidao Empress and made her willing to compromise.

"Fine!"

The Jidao Empress took a deep breath and took the Storage Ring back into her sleeve. Looking at Su Feng, there was a bit less wariness and a hint of extremely rare solemnity in her eyes:

"I, Jiu You, have noted these three strands of Immortal Dao Origin! The future is long, and I will definitely repay you. From now on, as long as it doesn't violate my bottom line, I can promise to do one thing for you unconditionally!"

Looking at the Jidao Empress's serious, little-adult-like expression as she made the vow, Su Feng lay back in his rocking chair, the corners of his mouth curling up uncontrollably.

"This Empress really is a tsundere. Although the Immortal Dao Origin is incredibly precious, exchanging it for a promise from an Extreme Dao Great Emperor? This deal is a massive win!"

"No matter, I've noted your promise."

Su Feng pretended to be an indifferent big shot and waved his hand casually.

"Your Breakthrough speed is obvious to all. For any subsequent cultivation resources you need, you can go directly to the Shadow Pavilion treasury and take what you want. The only thing you need to do now is seize every moment to grow like crazy for me!"

"Alright, go back and go into seclusion to fuse them. If there's anything else, just find Su Yuan."

The Jidao Empress was also decisive; she turned and vanished in a flash of blood-red light.

Su Feng watched her back and murmured.

"An Empress's cultivation speed is indeed fast... it seems I can't slack off either."

Then, with a thought, Su Feng appeared in the sleeping quarters of the Demon Clan Goddess, Yunas.