Deep affection existed on both sides, so the battle naturally restarted with vigor. This time, Grayfia, who had been watching for quite a while, stopped holding back and began to compete with Venelana for Ethan's attention.
At this point, their relationship as mother-in-law and daughter-in-law existed in name only. Since they were now "grasshoppers on the same vine," there was no need for pretense. They fully displayed their truest, most primal selves. The silver-haired housewife and the flaxen-haired beauty took turns cultivating with Ethan, filling the hollow void of their long years of loneliness. Their hearts and bodies were thoroughly satisfied under Ethan's relentless thrusts. In particular, the exquisite sensation of their long-stagnant power beginning to grow with every session made Grayfia and Venelana utterly addicted.
Time flowed slowly. The red moon unique to the Underworld eventually hung high in the sky, but inside Grayfia's private bedroom, the intensity of the combat didn't diminish in the slightest.
In the Gremory mansion's dining hall, the dinner was prepared, but Venelana was nowhere to be found. The butler and maids began to whisper. A senior maid wearing glasses frowned; not only was the Matriarch missing, but Grayfia—their direct superior—had also been gone all day.
After waiting a while longer and seeing the food go cold, the head maid ordered, "Send two people to the Lord's cultivation room. If he comes out, explain the situation immediately. The rest of you, split up and search. Focus on the accounting office... and the Head Maid's residence."
She remembered hearing that Venelana was last seen near Grayfia's quarters in the afternoon. Though searching was a breach of etiquette, she prioritized the safety of the Matriarch.
On the other side, the two sexy housewives, having ignored dinner due to sheer ecstasy, were lying in Ethan's arms, savoring the afterglow. After hours of diligent "hard work," both their mouths and their pussies were stuffed full. Their flat stomachs were slightly bloated from the sheer volume of Ethan's potent life essence. Even with their high-level strength, it would take a few days to fully digest such a massive amount of energy.
Similarly, Ethan's strength had leaped from a Lower Deity directly to a Middle Deity. This was largely thanks to the "Primal Yin" essence accumulated over decades by the two women, which provided a massive one-time boost. To maintain this speed, he would need to find even stronger goddesses—preferably virgins.
Ethan was more than satisfied. Due to his unique soul talent, his Path of Immortality had also advanced from a Heaven Immortal to a Mysterious Immortal. It was well known that immortals from the Great Desolation were a tier stronger than those of equivalent realms in other worlds. Combined with his Longinus, the Boosted Gear, his actual combat power could now challenge Golden Immortals (Sub-Dragon God level). He realized that the Boosted Gear hadn't become useless as he grew; rather, its multiplicative power was now terrifying. A simple 2x boost at his current level was more powerful than his previous maximum limit.
Furthermore, Ethan had acquired the Baal bloodline from Venelana and the Lucifuge bloodline from Grayfia. His core bloodline was strengthened again, making his control over Power and Space far more instinctive.
While the three of them were basking in the results, a voice came from outside the door.
"Miss Grayfia? Lady Venelana? Are you in there?"
It was Nina, a young maid who had seen Venelana enter earlier. She was hesitant, but the head maid's orders forced her to be persistent.
Inside, Venelana adjusted herself in Ethan's arms and replied with a slightly raspy, post-coital voice. "Is that you, Nina? What is it?"
"Ah! Lady Venelana! Thank goodness!" The young maid was relieved.
"Is... Miss Grayfia in there too?" Nina asked curiously.
Venelana realized her slip of the tongue but decided to use her authority to silence the girl. "I am the one asking the questions, not you."
"I'm sorry! Deeply sorry!" The panicked maid bowed so hard her forehead hit the door with a loud thud.
Inside, the two women flinched. If the door hadn't been reinforced, she might have broken through and caught them in the act.
Ethan whispered, "Venelana, if you want to keep this secret, we need an intermediary to cover for us."
The two women understood immediately. Having a trusted person to run errands and provide alibis would make their secret meetings much safer. Grayfia and Venelana wanted to stay together with Ethan, and having a third party to handle logistics was the best way to ensure they didn't get caught.
"Hmph, I think you just want Nina's body," Venelana teased, pinching Ethan's chest. Nina was the youngest and most beautiful of the maids—and still a virgin.
"Even if I didn't take this chance, how long do you think a little maid could resist me if I really tried?" Ethan countered with a smirk.
They shared a look and decided to bring Nina into the fold.