บท 31: Chapter 31: Unlocking New Achievements, Liu Erlong Breaks Through
Tang Yuehua had been found and brought back as well.
Soul Masters who had gathered in Notting City began to gradually disperse. After all, Notting City was far too small for most Soul Masters to remain for long.
However, speculation about Tang Yuehua persisted among the people.
Everyone was aware of Tang Hao and Tang Xiao having been afflicted by the Spring Poison—it was practically common knowledge. Furthermore, Tang Yuehua had been with them during that time, making it highly likely that she was also affected.
But if she had indeed been poisoned, how was it resolved?
A flower thief's antidote?
Or perhaps Zhou Yi?
Or some other method?
Tang Hao and Tang Xiao harbored doubts in their hearts, but since Tang Yuehua assured them she was fine, they neither probed deeper nor dared to.
Zhou Manor.
In the backyard, sunlight streamed gently.
Zhou Yi took out the reward he had received last night for rescuing Tang Yuehua—a jar of Bodhi Jade Tea.
The tea was stored in a container that gleamed like fine mutton-fat jade. At the sight of the exquisite jar, Zhou Yi couldn't help but let out an appreciative "tsk tsk."
The system was certainly generous.
Forget the tea leaves—the jar alone was priceless.
As he opened the container, a refreshing and rich aroma wafted out instantly.
The moment he caught a whiff of the tea's fragrance, Zhou Yi felt a wave of clarity sweep through his mind. The scent was invigorating, soothing, and uplifting.
He carefully took a small amount of tea leaves from the jar and placed them into a teapot. With a ready pot of hot water beside him, Zhou Yi poured it into the teapot. Steam rose, and the intense tea fragrance quickly filled the air.
Just as Zhou Yi finished brewing the tea, Liu Erlong and Ah Yin emerged from the house, each carrying a rocking chair.
The moment Ah Yin stepped outside, she sniffed the air instinctively, her gaze locking onto the teapot in front of Zhou Yi.
"Husband, what is that?"
As a Blue Silver Emperor, a plant-based hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast, Ah Yin was acutely sensitive to the aura of the Bodhi Jade Tea. It was undoubtedly an extraordinary item.
"Bodhi Jade Tea!" Zhou Yi replied, lifting the teapot to pour its contents.
Liu Erlong and Ah Yin gathered around him.
Under the afternoon sunlight, the tea in the porcelain cups shimmered like the waters of an emerald pond. Wisps of steam curled upward, carrying a delicate and refreshing fragrance that invigorated the spirit at the mere scent.
As Liu Erlong and Ah Yin drew closer to the tea's aroma, they felt a refreshing clarity in their minds, and their Soul Power seemed to circulate more smoothly and swiftly.
"Try it. This tea is exceptional—it enhances comprehension."
Zhou Yi poured three cups, picked up one for himself, and blew lightly on it before taking a small sip.
As the tea entered his mouth, its refreshing and pleasant flavor unfolded on his taste buds, bringing an immediate sense of clarity to his mind. It was indescribably satisfying.
Encouraged by his reaction, Liu Erlong and Ah Yin quickly picked up their cups and took a sip.
"Mmm!"
A satisfied hum escaped Ah Yin's lips, her rosy mouth revealing her delight. The Bodhi Jade Tea was truly exquisite.
Yet the flavor was secondary—the true allure lay in its effects, which were utterly irresistible.
Liu Erlong, too, was utterly absorbed. As the tea entered her stomach, it transformed into cool streams of energy that spread throughout her body, bringing a refreshing sensation to her mind.
Even more astonishingly, Liu Erlong realized that if she were to meditate now, her cultivation speed would increase by at least fivefold.
Upon this discovery, Liu Erlong took another small sip, then settled into her rocking chair and began meditating to cultivate her Soul Power.
Ah Yin, seeing this, followed suit. She couldn't let this opportunity go to waste.
Meanwhile, Zhou Yi reclined in his own rocking chair, sipping the Bodhi Jade Tea. The gentle swaying of the chair and the warmth of the afternoon sun seemed to draw out every last trace of fatigue from his bones.
Half-asleep, half-awake, he basked in the sight of the two beauties cultivating while enjoying a rare moment of leisure.
After all, he had spent the entire previous night without rest.
The rescue of Tang Yuehua had cost him tremendous effort and energy.
As the afternoon passed, Liu Erlong finally stirred from her meditation, a lingering sense of exhilaration on her face. "Husband, at this rate, I feel I can break through to rank forty within three days!"
Reaching rank forty would allow her to obtain a Soul Ring and advance to the rank of Soul Ancestor.
The difference between a Soul Elder and a Soul Ancestor was immense.
"Congratulations!" Zhou Yi said with a smile.
After dinner, with Liu Erlong in an exceptionally good mood, Zhou Yi seized the opportunity to coax both her and Ah Yin into a rare moment of intimacy together.
"No, don't…"
Neither Liu Erlong nor Ah Yin had expected Zhou Yi to be so mischievous.
Thankfully, Ah Yin was the gentlest.
Zhou Yi only had to focus on taming the "big dragon" that was Liu Erlong.
With half-hearted resistance on her part, Zhou Yi ultimately achieved a double kill.
When the morning sun reached high, Zhou Yi awoke amidst soft arms and fragrant legs. Turning to his left, he saw the voluptuous and alluring Liu Erlong; to his right, the graceful and intelligent Ah Yin.
A wave of pride and satisfaction swelled in his chest.
Two days passed in a blur.
Zhou Yi's days were filled with indulgence and joy.
After all, where there was a first, there would be a second, a third… and so on, endlessly.
And on this particular day...
Liu Erlong's aura surged, signaling a breakthrough in her cultivation.
Level forty.
With the acquisition of a soul ring, she would officially ascend to the rank of Soul Ancestor.
"Husband, I've broken through!"
Unable to contain her excitement, Liu Erlong threw herself into Zhou Yi's arms, her voluptuous figure trembling with joy.
If not for Zhou Yi, this breakthrough would have taken her significantly longer.
"Well done! Tomorrow, I'll take you to the Star Dou Forest to obtain your soul ring," Zhou Yi said, wrapping an arm around Liu Erlong's soft, slender waist with a smile.
"Alright!"
Liu Erlong nodded eagerly. Only by obtaining a soul ring could she continue cultivating and truly solidify her rank as a Soul Ancestor.
Watching her flushed, ecstatic face, Zhou Yi felt a sudden surge of interest.
He gently turned Liu Erlong around and had her lean over the rocking chair.
"You scoundrel," she muttered.
Half an hour later, Liu Erlong shot Zhou Yi a sharp glare, her face red with embarrassment. With the help of Ah Yin, she made a hasty retreat to her room.
Zhou Yi chuckled, shaking his head. He took a sip of the Bodhi Jade Tea before reclining back into the rocking chair.
"Ah, so comfortable."
As soon as he lay down, a deep sigh of satisfaction escaped from the depths of his soul.
The sunset painted the horizon in shades of crimson.
The afterglow of the setting sun resembled blood.
Liu Erlong, perhaps still upset at being teased too harshly, remained absent for the rest of the evening.
Instead, Tang Xiao and Tang Hao came to invite Zhou Yi for dinner, as they were preparing to depart the following day.
At the Banquet.
Zhou Yi once again saw Tang Yuehua. She was dressed in a silver palace gown, exuding elegance and grace. Her demeanor was dignified, her beauty captivating, with an air of intellectual charm befitting a mature woman.
On the surface, she appeared calm, as if her connection with Zhou Yi was nothing of note.
However, having mastered the Sacred Heart Sutra, especially after perfecting its Eye of the Calamity stage, Zhou Yi's observational skills had sharpened greatly. He could discern the waves of emotion stirring in Tang Yuehua's heart.
[TL/N: As expected, the previously translated "Eye of the Storm" came from the Sacred Heart Sutra, and since it is one of the Four Calamities Sacred Heart, I will be using "Calamity" instead of "Storm".]
After the meal, filled with warmth and gratitude from Tang Xiao and Tang Hao, Zhou Yi leisurely returned to his residence.
Upon Returning
Due to teasing Liu Erlong too excessively earlier in the day, she, with Ah Yin's support, refused to let him into their room.
They insisted that the trip to the Star Dou Forest tomorrow would be dangerous and that Zhou Yi needed to rest and conserve his energy to avoid any mishaps.
"Heh, perfect timing!" Zhou Yi muttered.
If he wanted, he could easily employ some tricks to bypass their defenses and achieve a double kill.
But his mind wandered to Tang Yuehua's noble and refined demeanor.
That day...
The experience had been too exquisite to forget.
Thus, under the starlit sky and the radiant moon, Zhou Yi activated his Ascending Immortal Steps and quietly left the Zhou Estate.
Silently.
Unnoticed.
Off to indulge in clandestine exploits.
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