2: Chapter 2 The Ecstasy Saintess

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for a successful binding! You may now view the goddess's information!"

"For the initial binding, you have received a Newbie Gift Pack. Would you like to open it?"

"Open it!"

Ning Yuan chose to open the Newbie Gift Pack without the slightest hesitation, knowing that now was not the time for indecision.

"Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Cultivation Technique: Yin-Yang Dual Cultivation Art!"

"Congratulations to the host for obtaining Dao Heart Seed Demon!"

"Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Extreme Yang Body!"

"Rewards have been distributed. Please check them at your convenience, host!"

As the System's notification faded, Ning Yuan felt a warm current of power flowing through his body, as if he were bathing in a hot spring.

In just a few breaths, he not only felt the power of the Extreme Yang Body, but his cultivation level also leapt from the ninth level of Qi Refining to the Foundation Establishment Stage.

However, before Ning Yuan could check his other rewards, he saw a group of women approaching, surrounding a lady dressed in a red and black gown.

The Slaves who shared Ning Yuan's status immediately knelt down, pleading with them.

"Dear grandaunts! I am willing to work like an ox or a horse, please stay your hand and spare my life!"

"I'll do anything, anything but be a cauldron!"

"If you just let me off, I will go through fire and water for you without hesitation!"

"..."

They knew their fate all too well and refused to let any chance for mercy slip by.

But the women remained unmoved by their pleas, watching them with cold indifference.

In their eyes, these people were merely tools for Cultivation, unworthy of pity.

"All of you, shut up!" the woman in the red and black gown suddenly barked, causing the chorus of begging to come to an abrupt halt.

Her gaze swept across the kneeling crowd, finally fixing upon Ning Yuan.

Ning Yuan had not knelt to beg like the others; he knew it would be futile, and besides, he already had a plan of his own.

In that brief moment, Ning Yuan had come to understand the functions of his remaining two rewards.

The Yin-Yang Dual Cultivation Art was a top-tier Dual Cultivation Technique, worlds apart from the methods of the Ultimate Bliss Sect, which only knew how to exploit a cauldron.

This technique benefited both parties, and the cultivation gained through Dual Cultivation was stable and genuine.

Meanwhile, the Dao Heart Seed Demon allowed him to condense a Demon Seed and plant it within another's body, making them completely subservient to his will.

Therefore, no matter who took Ning Yuan away, he would have the power to control the situation.

At the same time, he learned the identity of the woman in the red and black gown—Nangong Xi, the Saintess of the Ultimate Bliss Sect.

Upon seeing Ning Yuan, Nangong Xi's brow furrowed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure and said to him, "You, come with me!"

With that, she turned to leave without the slightest hesitation.

The other women had no objection to Nangong Xi taking the first pick with Ning Yuan.

As the Saintess of the Ultimate Bliss Sect, her decisions were not to be questioned.

Ning Yuan naturally had no objection either; in fact, he was somewhat looking forward to it.

He immediately followed her, leaving with Nangong Xi.

After they left, the remaining women began selecting other Slaves, whose fates could well be imagined... Somewhere inside a room.

Upon entering the room, Nangong Xi sat silently on a stool, saying nothing, though her eyes remained fixed on Ning Yuan.

There was a scrutinizing look in her beautiful eyes, as if she were trying to see right through him.

Ning Yuan didn't say much. He wasn't uncomfortable under Nangong Xi's gaze; instead, he observed the room's decor with interest.

However, out of the corner of his eye, he kept watch on Nangong Xi, noting her every move.

Seeing that Ning Yuan lacked the restraint others showed and instead appeared relaxed and at ease, Nangong Xi couldn't help but think a bit more highly of him.

Nangong Xi was the first to break the silence, saying with a faint smile, "Have you seen enough? Aren't you afraid? After all, our Ultimate Bliss Sect doesn't exactly have a good reputation."

Hearing this, Ning Yuan walked over and sat down opposite Nangong Xi, appearing calm and unruffled.

"I am not afraid."

"Oh?"

Nangong Xi was surprised by his answer, which piqued her interest in Ning Yuan even further.

This gave her a bit more confidence in what was to come; he might just be the right candidate.

Seeing this, Nangong Xi stopped beating around the bush and said straightforwardly:

"The Sect is pressuring me into a marriage, but I don't want to compromise. Therefore, I will claim to the outside world that you are my Dao Companion. In exchange, I can guarantee your safety. What do you think?"

Ning Yuan wasn't surprised by her proposal, as he had already gathered the general situation from the System.

However, he wasn't satisfied with the terms she offered and intended to negotiate further.

Ning Yuan spoke bluntly, "To use me as a shield, this little benefit isn't enough! I need more!"

This stunned Nangong Xi. She hadn't expected Ning Yuan to dare to state conditions. Did he not know his current predicament?

However, she wasn't displeased. If Ning Yuan had simply agreed, she would have been less at ease.

After all, a person without desires is harder to control!

She poured a cup of tea and placed it before Ning Yuan. "Tell me. If it's reasonable, I'll consider it."

Ning Yuan didn't stand on ceremony. He picked up the teacup, took a sip, and then stated his demand:

"During the time we are Dao Companions, you must provide all the cultivation resources I need, without exception."

To Ning Yuan, the resources themselves weren't the most important thing; what he valued more was the System's hundredfold reward.

Even ordinary cultivation resources could be turned into top-tier ones through the System, so he wouldn't have to worry about resources for his cultivation.

As for being a shield, Ning Yuan didn't care, as he had no other choice.

Nangong Xi wasn't surprised by Ning Yuan's request; after all, what Cultivators needed most were cultivation resources.

After a moment of deliberation, Nangong Xi spoke slowly, "I agree to your request. If you have any other demands, you can raise them all at once!"

"That's all! Then I shall thank the Fairy in advance!" A smile appeared on Ning Yuan's face. With these cultivation resources, he could rapidly increase his strength.

It was only then that Nangong Xi realized she didn't know Ning Yuan's name, so she introduced herself:

"My surname is Nangong, and my name is Xi."

"I am Ning Yuan. I hope our cooperation is a pleasant one."

Ning Yuan responded, then raised his teacup in a gesture of respect and took a sip.

Following their conversation, Nangong Xi's impression of Ning Yuan was quite good; he was an intelligent partner for cooperation.

He knew how to actively strive for more benefits rather than blindly obeying without thoughts of his own.

She would never have reached an agreement with someone like that, no matter how high their cultivation.

But Ning Yuan was smart enough and had his own ideas, making him a suitable candidate.

The things he would face next could be described as fraught with danger; a single misstep could mean his death.

Now, it would all depend on his own ability!

If Ning Yuan died because he lacked the capability, then she would just consider it a misjudgment of character and find someone else when the time came.