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Chapter 519: Soul Resonance, A Moment of Spring Evening
🕑 Added 2025-01-12 21:12:45 +0000 UTCChapter 519: Soul Resonance, A Moment of Spring Evening
In the void, the golden cauldron gradually dissipated, leaving behind a pitch-black object, warm to the touch, which fell into Xiao Ze's palm. This Ancient Insect Emperor's Robe, warm from its creation, felt silky smooth like satin when held.
"If one didn't know better, it would be hard to imagine that this silken robe was crafted from the Ancient Devouring Insect Queen," Xiao Ze remarked, glancing at Xun'er. He noticed that the Dou Sheng energy core she had been holding was now cracked, evidently having absorbed all its energy. Such absorption rates were typical for Dou Sheng level cores due to the immense energy they contained.
According to Xiao Ze's estimates, the energy within was even more potent than a nine-colored Dan thunder eight-grade Dan pill, being just a step away from a ninth-grade Dan. Xun'er's pace of absorption was normal for her strength level. Xiao Ze's own ability to refine a Dou Sheng core in just two hours was notably faster than that of an ordinary cultivator.
Soon after, the swirling energy vortex around Xun'er dissipated, and she scattered the powdery remains in her hand. She then looked up at Xiao Ze with a warm smile, stood up, and approached him, feeling the remaining warmth on the robe he held in his hand.
"So this is the famous Ancient Insect Emperor's Robe from the ancient times? It does look quite unique," Xun'er commented, touching the robe and feeling its silky texture, finding it hard to associate it with the fearsome Ancient Devouring Insect Queen.
Xiao Ze casually handed the robe to Xun'er.
"Xiao Ze, what are you doing?" she asked.
"Xun'er, you should wear this Ancient Insect Emperor's Robe," he replied.
"No, this is yours, Xiao Ze. Besides, this robe has remarkable powers. I am always within the ancient clan and hardly in any danger. It should really be yours," Xun'er quickly refused, believing Xiao Ze needed it more.
"The Ancient Insect Emperor's Robe, crafted from a demi-saint level queen, can only withstand attacks of a similar level. It's not of much use to me," Xiao Ze explained with a hint of resignation. If the robe were a level higher, he would certainly keep it.
Xun'er hesitated but eventually accepted, "Then I thank you, Xiao Ze."
Noticing Xun'er's puzzled look, Xiao Ze explained how to use the robe. "Just drip some blood on it, and it can integrate into your body. It can morph into ordinary clothes on the surface, always ready to guard against hidden attacks."
"The robe continuously consumes Dou Qi, but given its protective benefits, the expenditure is trivial," he added.
Following Xiao Ze's instructions, Xun'er dripped blood on the black object, which seamlessly integrated into her palm and transformed into a light blue dress. She was surprised at its firm yet ordinary appearance, capable of withstanding half-saint level attacks.
"It indeed consumes Dou Qi continuously, but given my heavenly-tier cultivation method, the expenditure is negligible," Xun'er acknowledged happily, twirling to show off her new attire to Xiao Ze.
"Xiao Ze, do I look nice?" she asked playfully, reminiscent of the time they first met under the tree shade at the Xiao family estate.
Seeing Xun'er's playful and adorable demeanor, Xiao Ze momentarily lost himself, as if transported back to their earlier days in Wu Tan City. He instinctively pulled her into his arms.
"Beautiful!" Xiao Ze held her close, feeling her delicate body against his chest, stirring emotions usually kept calm by his special resistance to desires.
While Xiao Ze's unique reward allowed him to resist desires, it was not a constant effect; he could choose to embrace or resist these urges. Now, letting go of his resistance, the burgeoning desire within him grew uncontrollably, hastening his breath.
Xun'er, leaning on Xiao Ze's chest and hearing his accelerated heartbeat, sensed something unusual. Soon, his voice, slightly hoarse with emotion, reached her ears.
"Xun'er, now that you are truly a Dou Sheng..."
She was briefly puzzled by the sudden mention of her achievement before remembering the condition her father had set before Xiao Ze: to maintain her purity until she reached one-star Dou Sheng.
Now, with Xiao Ze bringing it up, her cheeks flushed deeply red. Although embarrassed, she made no move to resist, staying within his embrace, ready for him to pluck.
As their heartbeats synchronized, coming closer with every thud, Xiao Ze's breath warmed the space between them, and Xun'er gently closed her eyes.
Their proximity closed, Xiao Ze felt the warmth of her lips, his breathing uncontrollable.
Golden roots emerged around Xiao Ze, sealing off the space completely, preventing any outside perceptions.
Outside the palace, Xiao Xuan raised an eyebrow, sensing Xiao Ze's sudden disappearance. He chose not to intrude but noted the young man's surprising methods. "I never doubted him. What I see is just the tip of the iceberg," he mused, appreciating the young couple's moment.
In the sealed space, as their hearts resonated, the value of a spring evening was beyond measure.
After a while, from within the roots, Xun'er's voice tinged with shyness broke the silence, "Turning the Ancient Insect Emperor's Robe into such intimate apparel? Xiao Ze..."
(End of Chapter 519)
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