Medusa and Little Fairy Doctor appeared before Xiao Jietian once more, their figures lightly draped in thin, translucent veils that did little to conceal their curves.
Medusa continued speaking, her tone carrying a hint of menace:
"Now you can finally tell us what's inside, right? If it's something good, I'll…"
She reached out and lightly gripped a certain sensitive spot, squeezing just enough to send a clear threat.
Xiao Jietian immediately felt a chill run down his spine, sensing genuine danger.
"Ahem… let's talk properly. Don't be reckless."
"Hmph. Hurry up then."
After the warning, Medusa immediately released her grip—she wasn't truly capable of doing something like that anyway.
Xiao Jietian raised one hand. The Pure Lotus Devouring Life-Spirit Holy Flame bloomed in his palm, dancing with terrifying temperature yet perfectly controlled.
In his other hand appeared the crystal box containing the Bodhi Transformation Saliva.
Without hesitation, he tossed the wriggling emerald-green liquid directly into the heart of the strange fire.
The moment it made contact, the saliva churned violently, desperately trying to escape the flames and resist being refined.
Little Fairy Doctor and Medusa watched curiously. They rose gently from the bed, simply draping the translucent veils over themselves as they stood closer to observe.
After roughly two minutes, the two women returned to Xiao Jietian's side, eyes fixed on the continuously roasted mass within the strange fire.
By now, the Bodhi Transformation Saliva had stopped wriggling entirely. It floated motionless, as though it had lost all vitality.
Xiao Jietian opened his eyes at that moment and spoke softly:
"Watch closely. The thing inside is about to appear."
Little Fairy Doctor and Medusa leaned in, peering intently.
They noticed countless tiny emerald-green dust particles constantly separating from the main mass and settling at the bottom.
As more and more particles gathered, they gradually condensed, finally forming a thumb-sized emerald-green sphere.
Xiao Jietian waved his hand.
The remaining Transformation Saliva separated cleanly from the newly formed sphere.
The sphere itself didn't look particularly smooth or polished, yet it emanated an incomparably vibrant, pure vitality.
Seeing the curious and questioning looks from the two women beside him, Xiao Jietian casually tossed the little green sphere toward them.
Medusa hurriedly caught it, then immediately reached over and pinched Xiao Jietian's arm—not too hard, but definitely not gently.
"How can you just throw something like this around?! If the Bodhi Transformation Saliva is already so precious, wouldn't whatever was hidden inside be even more valuable? What if it broke?!"
"What is this?" Little Fairy Doctor asked curiously. Though intrigued, she didn't show excessive excitement. Instead she simply shifted position and leaned back into Xiao Jietian's embrace, letting him hold her from behind.
Xiao Jietian's hand slipped through the thin gauze covering Little Fairy Doctor's body. One palm gently caressed her lower abdomen before slowly moving upward, encompassing a soft, full world. He inhaled her faint, intoxicating fragrance and answered softly:
"This is a Bodhi Seed."
Medusa's hand holding the seed trembled slightly.
"What?! You're saying this is a Bodhi Seed? The kind that can sense the Bodhi Heart?!"
Even Little Fairy Doctor—who had been enjoying Xiao Jietian's gentle massage—suddenly focused completely, staring intently at the small emerald-green seed.
"That's right. Exactly that one," Xiao Jietian replied indifferently.
He already knew the location of the Bodhi Ancient Tree even without this seed. But right now he couldn't enter it, and even if he could, it would be no different from walking straight into a lion's den and offering himself as food.
"Then you must put it away immediately and never take it out casually again! It's far too dangerous!" Medusa quickly placed the Bodhi Seed back into Xiao Jietian's free hand, her voice filled with nervousness.
Little Fairy Doctor also nodded silently beside him.
"That's right. You have to keep it absolutely safe. Don't let any outsiders find out. If Dou Zun experts learn about this, they'll swarm here like crazy. Even I might not be able to protect you."
Possessing a Bodhi Seed meant the Bodhi Heart was within reach—and the Bodhi Heart could dramatically increase one's chances of breaking through to Dou Sheng.
Hearing their genuine concern, a warm current flowed through Xiao Jietian's heart.
He knew both women truly cared for him with all their being.
Given their personalities, they would die in front of him without hesitation if it came to that. Their hearts belonged to him completely.
Xiao Jietian pulled Medusa into his embrace as well, softly comforting both of them:
"Don't worry. I'll handle everything. You two just need to stay by my side in peace."
Hearing his words, neither woman said anything more.
They understood Xiao Jietian's character—he never fought unprepared battles. Everything would be arranged properly.
Xiao Jietian then asked:
"This remaining Bodhi Transformation Saliva… which one of you wants to consume it?"
As he spoke, the hand that had been embracing Medusa conveniently slipped inside her veil once again.
"Give it to Xian'er." Medusa let out a soft sound as her body went limp against him. She spoke in a seductive, slightly breathless voice: "I have a feeling… something is waiting for me."
"I…" Little Fairy Doctor was about to refuse out of habit, but Medusa propped herself up, placed a slender finger against Little Fairy Doctor's lips, and continued gently:
"Sister Xian'er, you need this more than I do. And you're currently the strongest among us. Only when you become even stronger can you truly protect our home."
Xiao Jietian watched the two women converse and chose not to interrupt.
At a moment like this, it wouldn't be appropriate for him to decide who should receive it. Better to let them settle it themselves—he treated both as his beloved women and needed to remain fair.
Little Fairy Doctor and Medusa looked at each other for a long moment.
Little Fairy Doctor saw the sincere emotion in Medusa's eyes and finally nodded softly.
"Alright. I'll take it."
At that instant, the two women smiled warmly at one another.
Medusa then glanced sideways at Xiao Jietian—who hadn't stopped his wandering hands and was smiling as he watched them. She playfully pushed his hand away and said:
"Why aren't you hurrying up and letting Xian'er use it? You can play later—focus on the important thing first!"
Xiao Jietian gave her a neither-too-light-nor-too-heavy pinch in retaliation, shot her a provocative look, then reached out toward the floating Bodhi Transformation Saliva.
The moment his fingers brushed a certain sensitive spot, Medusa's legs instantly tensed. Her toes curled tightly, her whole body trembled several times, and she bit her lip hard to stifle any sound.
With a casual wave of Xiao Jietian's hand, the thin gauze draping Little Fairy Doctor's body floated away.
The emerald-green Bodhi Transformation Saliva in the air flew directly toward her smooth, flat abdomen.
The instant it touched her skin, the saliva began seeping continuously into her pores.
Xiao Jietian immediately condensed a platform of pure Dou Qi beneath her, lifting Little Fairy Doctor onto it to prevent any impurities expelled during the cleansing process from dirtying the bed.
Seeing his thoughtful action, Medusa rolled her eyes dramatically.
Xiao Jietian leaned close to her ear and said "fiercely":
"Later, I'll make you truly roll your eyes."
"Bring it on. This Queen has never feared anyone."
Medusa proudly lifted her chin. Though her reasoning was shaky and her aura far from imposing right now, a queen's pride could never be broken.
"Is that so?" Xiao Jietian placed one hand on the bed, drawing out his words teasingly. "Then what exactly happened just now?"
Hearing his deliberate teasing, Medusa's face flushed crimson in an instant.
Among all his women, she was the most sensitive.
But being naturally strong-willed, how could she possibly admit defeat even when exposed?
So she simply propped herself up, leaned fully into Xiao Jietian's embrace, found the most comfortable position, and rested against his chest.
She let out a soft, haughty snort. Her ears reddened slightly as she turned her head away, feigning complete indifference:
"Hmph. This Queen's affairs are none of your business to inquire about so casually. That was merely… this Queen acting on a whim just now."