Chapter 114: The Ripple of Spring Water
The flickering lights illuminated an incredibly alluring face.
With her eyebrows slightly raised like distant mountains, her phoenix eyes cold yet enchanting, her gaze captivating and soul-stealing. Her delicate nose, skin as white as snow, and lips as red as a single plum in the snow, exuded an unmatched charm. For some reason, even though the two sisters looked identical, Cai Lin's aura felt even more strikingly beautiful.
Perhaps this was the difference between an older sister and a younger sister; even if their looks and figures were similar, their auras were vastly different.
It was well known that Yao Yan was fond of older women, especially gentle older sisters or young married women…
Cai Die sat beside Yao Yan, her bright, lively eyes constantly darting between the two of them. She couldn't understand why they were silently staring at each other without speaking. It made her not want to talk either; the silence felt strangely amusing, while Ling Er in her arms hung her big ears, looking as though she was about to suffocate.
Cai Lin finally couldn't hold back any longer and broke the silence with a soft voice: "I've been stuck at the peak of the Nine-Star Dou Huang for many years. I can clearly feel the barrier between Dou Huang and Dou Zong. Breaking through it, I'm not very confident, but with the Breaking Sect Pills, I'll give it a try."
"It is indeed quite difficult," Yao Yan responded after a slight pause, understanding what Cai Lin meant.
But it was understandable. The barrier between Dou Huang and Dou Zong was enough to stop ninety percent of cultivators in the world. Breaking through to Dou Zong required more than just talent—it required special cultivation resources and even fortuitous opportunities.
Once someone reached Dou Zong, even in Central Continent, they would secure a place for themselves among the strong, and their own influence would rise to the top level of the continent. That was the value of being a Dou Zong!
Even within the imperial clans, a Dou Zong could be an elder in one of their cities.
"Not everyone is like you, young master~" Cai Lin said with a glance at Yao Yan, who seemed to not take Dou Zong seriously. His arrogance was quite frightening, but with his capabilities, she couldn't rebut.
Yao Yan smiled lightly, his gaze falling on Cai Lin's mesmerizing face. "You'll realize later that Dou Zong is nothing. Only when you reach Dou Zun will you truly have a place in Dou Qi continent."
He actually wanted to say Dou Sheng, but that term felt a bit too far from Cai Lin's reach. Saying it now might be a little too much.
"…"
Cai Lin pursed her red lips, seeming unsure how to respond. It felt as though Yao Yan had taken the conversation too far.
Cai Die blinked her peach blossom eyes curiously and asked softly, "Does your family have any Dou Zun members?"
"You can guess higher," Yao Yan chuckled lightly.
Both Cai Lin and Cai Die froze for a moment, shock flashing through their eyes. If they could still imagine Dou Zun, Dou Sheng was beyond their comprehension. Even in Central Continent, Dou Sheng was a legendary figure—one could hardly ever meet them.
Cai Lin clenched her fist, feeling an inexplicable sense of helplessness. It seemed that Yao Yan was so far beyond them, and she couldn't help but feel somewhat deflated.
"Are you scared?" Yao Yan noticed their reactions and teased.
Cai Die, in her usual cute manner, stuck out her tongue, looking slightly embarrassed. In contrast, Cai Lin snorted, lifting her chin and speaking lightly, "What's there to be afraid of? Do you think someone like that would come looking for trouble with us?"
"Hard to say~" Yao Yan responded, his eyes locking with hers.
Cai Lin and Yao Yan held eye contact for a moment, but in the end, she couldn't withstand his aggressive gaze and looked away.
Yao Yan didn't continue to tease them. He took Cai Die's hand and, looking at Cai Lin, smiled lightly. "Your talents are decent, but if you look at the whole Dou Qi continent, they're a little lacking. To break this bottleneck, you need to try breaking through your current bloodline restrictions. Both the Purple Illusory Flame Snake and Purple Illusory Nether Snake possess the bloodline of ancient beasts. If you can return to your ancestral form and evolve to that level, your talent ceiling will increase, and breaking through to Dou Zun or even Dou Sheng will no longer be a fantasy."
The Purple Illusory Flame Snake has the bloodline of the ancient beast, the Sky-Devouring Python. It's one of the kings of snake-type magical beasts, a true overlord. The Purple Illusory Nether Snake has the bloodline of the ancient Sky Serpent, which is also a royal snake-type beast and equal to the Sky-Devouring Python.
One of the current three great magical beast families, the Nine-Yin Nether Serpents, are descendants of these ancient creatures.
Speaking of this...
The Snake-People were quite powerful themselves for finding magical beasts with such ancient bloodlines, even separating their souls and injecting them into the bodies of the two Medusa Queens, making them their companion souls. These kinds of magical beasts were rare, even in Central Continent.
"To break the bloodline restrictions, only the tribe's secret methods can help. Using the power of the heavenly flame to burn away the old body is the process. It's a nine-deaths-and-one-life situation!"
Cai Lin frowned and, after a moment of silence, said in a deep voice.
She naturally knew her bloodline was special. Even just activating a trace of the Sky-Devouring Python's bloodline could greatly enhance her strength, allowing her to contend with a Dou Zong. If she were to fully transform her entire body's bloodline into that of the Sky-Devouring Python, her strength and talent would increase to unimaginable heights.
However, the process was extremely dangerous. One wrong step, and there would be no chance for regret.
"Don't use this secret method, sister. It's too dangerous!"
Cai Die couldn't help but advise. She knew the dangers of this secret method, and having witnessed it, she understood how much more perilous it was than Yao Yan's refining of the Green Lotus Core Flame. At least Yao Yan could slowly adapt, even using pills to assist. But for them, if they chose this path, they would have to let the heavenly flame burn their body and soul completely, with no resistance allowed, allowing the flame to purify and transform them. It was a process where they might not even survive.
This process was more dangerous than nine lives!
Cai Lin didn't respond to Cai Die's concerns. Her eyes were determined as she looked at Yao Yan, her voice heavy: "I will first take the Breaking Sect Pill and try. If I fail, I'll need your help with the Green Lotus Core Flame to assist in my evolution!"
She had been stuck at the peak of Nine-Star Dou Huang for several years, and now with the Breaking Sect Pill, if she failed to break through, she would have no choice but to resort to this most dangerous method!
She feared not failing, but seeing no hope!
"Alright."
Yao Yan didn't refuse, nor did he promise any assistance because this secret method couldn't have external help or interference. It could only depend on Cai Lin herself. Thinking this, he glanced at Cai Die, who was holding Ling Er.
In truth, the most suitable heavenly flame to help Cai Lin evolve was undoubtedly the Life Flame. Not only did it possess the destructive power of a heavenly flame, but it also had immense vitality, existing in both destruction and creation. It could perfectly solve this issue.
After hearing Yao Yan's reply, Cai Lin nodded and then turned to Cai Die, speaking in a deep voice: "Come with me, let's enter closed-door cultivation!"
Cai Die, having obtained the Imperial Extreme Pill, could use its effects to break through to the peak of Nine-Star Dou Huang. She also needed to take the Breaking Sect Pill and attempt to break through the barrier between Dou Huang and Dou Zong. Both required quite some time—at least a couple of months, if not several years. During this period, she couldn't allow Cai Die to stay with Yao Yan, as she didn't want her closed-door cultivation to be disturbed.
Cai Die reluctantly gave Yao Yan a glance, whispering a response.
At that moment, Ling Er finally found an opportunity to crawl out of Cai Die's arms, and with a 'swish,' ran up to Yao Yan's shoulder, rubbing his cheek and calling out softly, "Ying Ying."
"You heartless little thing!"
Cai Die glared at the little creature and muttered.
Yao Yan reached out, pinching her soft cheek with a light laugh, "Focus on cultivating with your sister. I'll wait for you outside."
Cai Die obediently nodded, twisting her waist as she followed her sister to the distant cultivation room.
Yao Yan watched them leave, inhaling the lingering fragrance in the air, feeling a strange sense of loss. He shook his head and headed to his room, planning to stay in the Snake-People's tribe for a month or two to handle matters regarding "Heavenly Court" and also to practice martial skills.
Since receiving the Eight Hells Burning Sky Seal from Yao Lao, he had never properly cultivated this Earth-level martial skill. The stronger the martial skill, the more prerequisites there were to training it.
For example, for the Indestructible Vajra Body, if Soul Void hadn't found someone from the Stone Clan for him to devour, using their blood essence as a foundation, his original body would have been unable to endure the backlash, let alone successfully cultivate it.
Now, having devoured the Green Lotus Core Flame and reaching the third star of Dou Wang, he could fully control this Earth-level martial skill!
Just as he stepped out of the hall, two familiar figures made him pause for a moment.
Hua She'er, who had been taking care of him recently, and the seductive snake woman beside her—Moon Mei, one of the eight tribe leaders.
"Young master, at the Queen's command, from today onwards, I... will take care of your daily needs."
Moon Mei bowed respectfully to Yao Yan, a smile forming on her lips, showing a deep curve that could drown a person, as she leaned forward slightly. Her mesmerizing eyes locked onto Yao Yan.
Yao Yan didn't respond immediately but looked at Hua She'er, his eyes filled with some questioning.
Hua She'er, pursing her lips, hesitated for a moment before softly replying, "It is the Queen's command. From today onward, I will be fully under your service."
Without waiting for Yao Yan's reaction, Moon Mei, upon hearing this, couldn't help but glance at Hua She'er. She had thought that her usually dignified and heroic older sister could talk so sweetly!
"Cai Lin's intention?"
Yao Yan's eyes moved, instantly figuring out what was going on. They were trying to use these two snake girls to drain his energy, keeping him distracted from Cai Die. No wonder Cai Lin was taking Cai Die away for cultivation—it seemed she was always trying to keep an eye on him.
But he understood. The two sisters had a special connection, and it was hard for him to get too close.
Still, Cai Lin had underestimated him. Did she think two snake girls could get rid of him?
Yao Yan chuckled lightly. "Then let's go together~"
With that, he led the two women toward the hot springs.
…
"Hiss~"
Yao Yan closed his eyes, soaking in the hot spring. He couldn't help but sigh softly. The warm water flowing around him brought an indescribable sense of comfort, especially under the clear night sky of the Tagore Desert. The experience was even more delightful as the stars above seemed to erase all the fatigue of the day.
At this moment, two small hands were kneading his body, occasionally brushing against him, sending jolts of electricity through his nerves.
He slowly opened his eyes, and what greeted him was the sight of two curvaceous, alluring snake women. Dressed in simple cloth strips that covered their bodies, swaying their enticing snake tails, they attentively served him, water droplets sliding down their delicate skin, making him think of all sorts of things.
Fortunately, Yao Yan didn't need to fantasize. He could feel it for himself, his hands tracing down to the scales of their snake tails.
His dark eyes gleamed with a faintly burning light as they wandered over them.
Yao Yan was no saint. Before transmigrating, he was an ordinary man. His self-control had always been strong, but now that he had power, it felt like the desires he had suppressed were suddenly bubbling to the surface.
What man isn't lustful? Doesn't enjoy indulging in wine and pleasure? The difference is, many never have the opportunity or ability to do so.
This is why many people, once they rise from poverty to wealth, end up indulging in these pleasures and can't break free. The same applies to those who enter and leave the world—without experiencing these things, how can they resist? Relying solely on willpower to resist desire? That's too unrealistic.
Do you think you're a saint?
In this fantasy world, where there are no moral or legal constraints, as one's strength grows, so too does their desire, released and magnified. You can do anything you like as long as you have enough power.
For example, Yao Yan now, as long as he contacts the Soul Palace, relying on his identity as a disciple of Soul Void, he could easily turn the entire Snake-People tribe, or even the Jia Ma Empire, into his playthings, doing whatever he pleased. But if he did that, he might no longer be himself—he would be controlled by his desires.
Those who play with others will eventually be played with.
Yao Yan looked at the two alluring snake women, his expression calm. He asked softly, "Have you really made up your mind? It's not too late to regret now~"
"We only wish to stay by your side from now on."
Moon Mei's body pressed up against Yao Yan's back, her breath soft in his ear, her eyes filled with seduction.
Hua She'er, however, was more rational. She nodded slightly and said softly, "Regarding your relationship with the Queen... according to human customs, you will be the Snake-People tribe's son-in-law, and as the Queen's personal bodyguard, I will naturally be yours as well."
Hearing this, Yao Yan didn't say anything further, intending to try out the versatility of Dou Qi tonight. As everyone knew, Dou Qi could simulate any object, and with his Soul Realm soul power as a seventh-rank alchemist, Yao Yan felt he could even simulate intricate details and patterns.
He had to admit, this was also a way to train his soul power.
Soon, the tranquil spring water began to ripple, and the waves grew more intense.
(END CHAPTER)
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