“What do you mean, Elder?” I said with an intense gaze.
“It’s possible, due to the preciousness and grade of the treasures used to keep you alive during your coma,” he began.
“Medicinal properties were sealed in each of your acupoints because releasing them all at once would overwhelm you.”
“If you release those acupoints, the medicinal properties stored inside will refine my body and raise my realm.
That’s what you’re suggesting?” I asked while looking straight into his eyes.
“That’s the reason I’m giving you brutal training—to strengthen your body’s foundation right from the start,” he said with a tired tone.
I remained quiet for a while.
“If I consume a lot of resources now, will my realm increase without making my foundation unstable?” I asked while looking at the spatial ring.
“What will I gain from the deal?” I asked calmly.
“A lot, Young Master,” he responded.
He nodded.
“I will think about it,” I said while walking away.
It didn’t take long for me to arrive at the floor where Princess Xue and the others were staying.
“That was an excellent match, Young Master,” Princess Xue said as she stood up when I approached.
I was about to praise myself when she suddenly gave me a light hug.
I froze.
This sudden attitude surprised Mei and Lian as well.
“That’s my reward,” she said with a teasing smile.
“Don’t tell me you’ve been knocked senseless by this,” she said calmly before sitting down.
Current Affection Rate: 6.5%.
System, slap me.
Am I dreaming?
I said internally, while my body behaved strangely, as if something inside me had been challenged by her.
Your bloodline wants more than that, the System said, ignoring my question.
I composed myself.
It’s not yet time.
It’s becoming more difficult to contain my human side.
I sighed internally before sitting down.
“So, where is my own share of the bet?” Princess Xue suddenly asked.
“Do you want it now?
I thought you would let it go,” I said, surprised.
She gave me a deep look.
“Don’t joke with me.”
I tossed the spatial ring to Mei, who unlocked it for me using her spiritual sense since mine couldn’t possibly break through the restriction due to the difference in our realms.
She handed it back to me.
I then used my spiritual sense to look inside.
I saw a small mountain of spirit stones and other resources.
This is how a rich Young Master is supposed to be.
Just look at me.
An heir, but still living like a fugitive.
I gave a helpless chuckle.
Then I tossed the ring to Princess Xue, who was still watching the match going on down at the arena.
“Take your share.
But are you interested in battling?” I asked after seeing how focused she was on the fight.
She shook her head in disapproval, then took the spatial ring entirely.
“When we get back, let this princess share it properly with you like your dao companion.”
I gave her a weird look.
This one is suddenly behaving strangely.
Let it not be that she wants to scam me.
I turned to Mei with a suspicious look.
“Young Master, I will explain in detail what happened after you left”, she said through voice transmission.
“Young Master Zaitian.
Why don’t we explore the market and buy a few things?” Princess Xue suddenly asked.
I looked at her for a while before agreeing.
We left the restaurant.
Princess Xue and I walked side by side, while the others followed behind us.
The marketplace was noisy, with the voices of buyers and sellers filling the streets.
“Immortal, why don’t you buy some Hotteok for your wife?” a mortal in his early twenties said to me.
Princess Xue looked at me with a teasing smile.
“You see?
Both of us are a match made in heaven.
No one can separate us easily,” she said with a bit of masked affection.
“Immortal, I believe your wife will love it,” the young man continued.
“Why don’t you buy it for me, darling?”
Princess Xue said.
Ding
Current Affection rate: 7%
Doubtful and confused about the whole situation, I paid for the Hotteok, which Princess Xue cheerfully took.
And I had to admit, she looked even more beautiful when she was happy.
Ding.
Host’s Affection for Princess Xue: 30%.
I was left in a daze by the System’s response.
System, my introverted personality is the cause.
But if I increase my realm with a strong foundation, will my bloodline also affect me?
I asked with a challenged voice.
It will integrate more with your soul and body, making you something greater.
You might lose yourself in the process.
“What are you thinking about, Young Master?
Remorseful for not treating your lady well or what?” Princess Xue said while leaning against me.
System, are you sure her current affection for me is 7%?
PRINCESS XUE’S POV
I looked at Zaitian.
Do you really think that I will just allow other women to take you away so easily?
I chuckled internally.
Then my expression became serious.
But is that old woman serious about what she said?
I thought about the conversation I’d had with the old lady while Zaitian was out fighting.
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