“Why did you come back so late?”
Hearing Nangong Yan’er’s questioning, Zhou Li did not even bother to respond. He turned and continued walking toward the room.
Seeing this, Nangong Yan’er hurried forward and blocked his path.
“Don’t think you can just ignore me. You must explain yourself!” Nangong Yan’er stared at Zhou Li with unwavering eyes.
“What I do has nothing to do with you. Do I need to report everything to you?” Zhou Li replied coldly.
“I am your Princess Consort. I have the right to know your whereabouts!” Nangong Yan’er said proudly.
In truth, she did not even understand why she was so agitated. At first, she had only intended to ask why he had returned so late.
But she had faintly smelled a delicate fragrance lingering on him.
That scent made her chest tighten with discomfort. She could not accept it. She had to get a clear answer from him.
“Heh, Princess Consort. Nangong Yan’er. Ask yourself honestly.”
“Other than when you are enjoying the authority of the Prince of Han’s Manor, do you truly see yourself as the Princess Consort of Han at any other time?” Zhou Li questioned her with disdain.
Nangong Yan’er’s heart tightened. “I… I…”
“It’s just that I didn’t share a bed with you. Do you have to hold a grudge over that?”
Zhou Li let out a short laugh. “If it were only about not sharing a bed, that would be one thing. Nangong Yan’er, some matters you know very clearly in your own heart. Now move aside.”
As he spoke, Zhou Li brushed past her. But at that close distance, the fragrance on him became even stronger in Nangong Yan’er’s senses.
That faint scent absolutely could not have come from a man.
Thinking of this, Nangong Yan’er suddenly grabbed his arm.
“What exactly do you want?” Zhou Li asked impatiently.
Nangong Yan’er’s emotions slipped out of control. Her voice trembled as she asked, “Your Highness, why is there such a strong fragrance on you? Could it be… you have another vixen outside?!”
Damn it. Hai Wenxiang had been too close earlier. The scent must have rubbed off on him.
Zhou Li’s expression darkened as he said coldly, “Nangong Yan’er, stop playing the thief while crying ‘catch the thief.’ Who exactly has someone outside, you know better than I do.”
Hearing this, Nangong Yan’er froze.
Zhou Li seized the moment to shake her off, stepped into the room, and shut the door tightly.
Nangong Yan’er stood there blankly, lost in thought.
Does he know about Brother Yun?
No. Impossible. I have never mentioned Brother Yun to him, nor allowed anyone around me to speak of him. He cannot know.
Nangong Yan’er looked at the tightly closed door. The thought of the fragrance on Zhou Li’s body filled her with an indescribable sense of loss.
On the other side, after returning to his room, Zhou Li lay directly on the bed.
“What is wrong with my brain? Original host, how could you possibly fall for such a woman?”
“Forget it. No more thinking. Time to cultivate.”
With that, Zhou Li sat cross-legged on the bed and let his consciousness sink into his sea of consciousness.
He wanted to see what cultivation technique the original host had been practicing. Over the past two days, he had not had a single moment of rest.
For now, the known information was roughly as follows.
[Name: Zhou Li]
[Identity: (Role in the novel) Villainous Cannon Fodder, (Status in the novel) Fourth Prince of the Sacred Martial Immortal Empire, Prince of Han, (Currently suspected identity) Reincarnation of a great power]
[Age: 17]
[Bloodline: Spirit Clan Bloodline]
[Physique: None]
[Innate Divine Ability: Clear Spirit Eyes (awakens at 18)]
[Realm: 3rd stage Primordial Essence Realm]
[Technique: Unknown]
[Spiritual Artifact: None]
[Skill Tree: Alchemy max level, Artifact Refining max level, Talisman Drawing max level, Array Formation max level, Zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting all max level]
After sorting through all this, Zhou Li felt momentarily dazed.
What is going on? Is the original host really just villainous cannon fodder? These skill points do not look like it at all.
There were too many doubts, but Zhou Li had no interest in overthinking them.
Nothing mattered more than strengthening himself.
With that thought, Zhou Li began to circulate his cultivation technique. Yet his sea of consciousness remained calm as still water, without the slightest ripple.
“What’s happening?”
Zhou Li frowned deeply and tried again and again, but there was still no movement.
Just as confusion filled his mind, a faint glimmer of light flashed deep within his sea of consciousness. A blurry voice followed.
“Little one, do not be anxious. This technique must be awakened in a special way.”
Zhou Li was startled and quickly asked, “Who are you? How do I awaken it?”
The voice replied, “I am the soul of this technique. Use your Spirit Clan Bloodline as the catalyst and channel a strand of spiritual power into a specific point within your sea of consciousness.”
Joy rose within him as he focused even more intently.
As the spiritual power circulated, Zhou Li felt warmth spread throughout his body. His strength steadily increased, and the power of laws around him seemed to resonate with this technique.
The laws of the world were divided into light, darkness, fire, water, wind, lightning, and earth.
Light and darkness were superior laws. Water, fire, wind, lightning, and earth were fundamental laws.
Ordinary cultivators could at most master one fundamental law. The stronger ones might master two fundamental laws or one superior law.
Yet this technique of Zhou Li’s could fully control six types of law power. It was truly incomprehensible.
“What kind of technique is this? How can it be so powerful?” Zhou Li murmured, rubbing his forehead.
As soon as his words fell, the voice echoed again in his sea of consciousness.
“My name is Chaos Boundless Art.”
“Chaos Boundless Art?”
“That is correct. I, the Chaos Boundless Art, fuse the power of chaos and connect the six systems of laws into one supreme technique.”
“This technique has nine layers. Each layer holds heaven-shaking power. Upon complete mastery, one can shatter the void and transcend reincarnation.”
Zhou Li’s eyes widened in shock.
To completely control six laws was already unbelievable, yet this technique possessed such divine effects.
“Then which layer have I cultivated to now?” Zhou Li asked eagerly.
“You have only just entered the path. You have not even reached the first layer. However, your Spirit Clan Bloodline is special. You possess a natural advantage in cultivating this technique.”
Hearing this, Zhou Li’s spirits soared. He focused even harder, circulating the technique as spiritual power surged rapidly through his body, gradually merging with the six systems of laws.
Before he realized it, early dawn arrived. Roosters crowed, and the sky brightened.
Zhou Li opened his eyes and stopped cultivating.
“Ah…” Zhou Li stretched lazily and yawned.
To be honest, this technique cultivated quickly. He was already on the verge of breaking through to the 4th stage Primordial Essence Realm.
Just as he stood up, Nangong Yan’er’s voice sounded from outside the door.
“Your Highness, it is time for breakfast.”
Zhou Li raised an eyebrow slightly. Has this woman changed her temperament?
He opened the door and saw Nangong Yan’er standing outside with breakfast in her hands, her gaze somewhat evasive.
At that moment, Zhou Li understood. This woman never came without a purpose. She must be seeking something from him.
Heh. Come then. I would like to see what trick you are planning this time.