I left Sin for a while. It is better for her to practice for another day or two. The [Sun-Moon Creation Art] can be comprehended, yes, but it is during dual cultivation. It is no problem for my partners to reach the [Great Accomplishment] mastery in their first time. My masteries aside, I am the perfect cauldron for dual cultivation. The complete Five Elements Spirit Root is far more potent than the likes of Sun Spirit Root. One is the Sun. Mine is the force that created it.
Even, I have a foreboding.
We might do it soon.
Leaving Sin for a while gives her buffer to organize her thoughts. I can tell how chaotic her mind is.
I set off to do one last thing: to meet Wendy and Anna. They are the only ones I haven't met yet. The meeting is set at the Sect Master's residence on the main peak.
Originally, the Wushi Dao Sect was situated on Mount Tai. Later on, Mount Tai was transferred to another spatial layer. The continent-sized floating islands were built after that. Each "Vein" are situated in these islands, but the main activity of the sect remained on Mount Tai. The four Vice Sect Masters have exclusive residences on it. They did not forget about me and built one for my use.
I did some modifications. The courtyard is filled with various species of flowers. The spiritual peach tree I planted decades ago grew tall. The fragrance of its small flowers are carried by the wind. The seventh-grade spirit vein stacked atop this peaceful atmosphere. Everything here screams of 'immortal's dwelling'.
I glanced at the snack box. It's been a long time since I used it. Naturally, I cooked up some snacks to refill my reserves. All sorts of desserts are placed inside. It's the equivalent of Doraemon's pocket, but for desserts.
Who asked me to have a voracious tuna as a wife?
Soon, the people I waited for arrived. I opened the door to two… three visitors. I expected Wendy and Anna to come. The extra one… is Aunt Theresa.
Her current appearance overlapped with my memories. She lacked the elegant playfulness that she had in-game, though the playful part is already there.
Dangerous thoughts began to rise in my mind. The result of the divination of before replayed like a broken record.
This Teriri is too dangerous…
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'He is too dangerous…'
Theresa sneaked a glance at Shi Tian. An irresistible attraction pulled her gaze towards him. Her body started to heat up, reminiscing on the 'fusion' they went through with Shi Tian's blood. His veiled charm, hidden from the eyes of many, slowly unfolded in Theresa's eyes.
Her godly self-control allowed her to keep her composure.
'No wonder Kiana…'
She shook her thoughts off. Little did she know, Shi Tian had long noticed her strange looks.
'Did she see through it? Is that why..?'
His current charm is beyond the heavens. The base enhancement of the Divine Transformation Realm is there. Physical appearance and temperament are exaggerated in this realm. Then there are the two high grade Tao Bodies, both of which enhance virility. Finally, the ultimate grade spirit root is the pinnacle of dual cultivation cauldrons, enhancing one's charms and appearance beyond the thirty-six heavens.
The superimposition of it all can turn everyone crazy. It is an easy-pass in terms of favorability. The most extreme face-con people would be willing to lay themselves bare in front of the undisguised Shi Tian.
He didn't want these kinds of mess to happen. He also longed for a normal interaction. Hence, he suppressed his temperament by 90%. What everyone sees is just 10% of it. Even so, it was enough for everyone to be friendly at their first meeting. The exemptions are during dual cultivation sessions where he undoes the disguise.
The addition of Theresa slightly disrupted his composure. The resonance between them due to her Tao Body awakening is already halfway through compared to his Official Wives. Their sense of synergy allowed her to notice something was off.
"I apologize if we only met now."
"It… is fine. Everyone is bound by their duties, including you."
Anna was the first one to gather her courage in speaking. Facing Earth's 'First Cultivator', she held a strong sense of respect. Curiosity and the likes fall second to her list.
"I-I have no problems too!"
Shi Tian received their gaze. Anna's was the same as her words. As for Wendy… he felt there was something else.
"Feel free to ask me something."
"Ah..?!"
A tinge of red appeared on Wendy's face.
'He saw through me..?'
A mix of tension, nervousness, and anticipation troubled her heart. The question she wanted to ask ages ago… it will be answered now.
"The Gem of Desire… Why did you trade it with the Overseer?"
Theresa was the first one to straighten her back. She was confused. Like a cat, she wanted to know the answer.
"Because I knew what he planned for that Gem." He paused before continuing, "It was to be used as an experiment to grant a Valkyrie the powers of a Herrscher."
His words are brief and concise. He told Wendy that the experiment is bound to fail. All Shi Tian did was to prevent any tragedy that would befall the unfortunate test subject. Not once did he mention the names.
"Either way, Mister Yang found a use for it. I guess you can consider it as good karma."
"...Um."
Anna noticed Wendy's strange looks. The shut-in Divination Master often hid her thoughts within herself.
'Grandpa actually…'
Theresa's thoughts weren't peaceful, either. It wasn't surprising to hear that Otto almost ruined another young girl's life.
Even…
She has a stinging feeling it was supposed to be Wendy. That explains her strange looks. Wendy is a top-notch Divination Master who can uncover past secrets by herself.
The atmosphere between the four turned frozen.
'How did it come to this..?'
His fast-acting mind found a breakthrough.
"There are desserts here."
Shi Tian opened the snack box and pulled out one confectionary after another. He did his prior assignment and chose the favorite snacks of the three women.
Theresa likes puddings.
Wendy likes blueberry parfaits.
Anna likes strawberry shortcakes.
The frozen atmosphere immediately turned for the better.
'Desserts are my saving grace…'