Chapter 552 - 298: Ziyunxi: Husband, Are There Any You Don’t Like?

The Linsha Sea Region, Broken Star Continent.

In mid-air, a magnificent and imposing Tianzhou Skyboat slowly descended, finally landing in a plaza that spanned several thousand acres.

The Tianzhou Skyboat was over two hundred zhang long and emanated a Top-grade Treasure Level oppressive aura. The Ling Family’s crest was engraved on its bow, allowing any onlooker to know its origin at a single glance.

At the edge of the plaza, Cen Wen Zhong, the Patriarch’s son, was waiting with a group of high-ranking Elders. Surrounding them were tens of thousands of family disciples dressed in brocade robes, standing in silent formation.

Even if the Cen Family was not what it once was, it was still a Nascent Soul Clan with a history of several hundred years. Its original foundations remained, so it could naturally put on such a grand display.

A hatch on the side of the Tianzhou Skyboat slowly opened. A dazzling Cen Xuyi, dressed in her finest, emerged, surrounded by a crowd of Ling Family Cultivators.

Today was the day Cen Xuyi returned to her family for a visit, so the Cen Family’s upper echelon took it very seriously. Even Cen Wen Zhong had come out personally to welcome her.

Cen Xuyi looked around. Among the crowd that had come with her father, there were naturally many familiar faces from the past—her uncles, elders, and clan siblings.

"...My Lady, this way, please!"

An Elder called out in a gentle voice, his tone clearly respectful and restrained.

Cen Xuyi gave a slight nod and left, surrounded by the crowd.

’I understand,’ she thought. ’The enthusiasm and respect from my clansmen aren’t entirely for me. It’s mainly because of the Ling Family’s Patriarch, my husband, Ling Changqing.’

’A ridiculously young Nascent Soul True Monarch, one with powerful Destiny and immense potential to advance even further. They wouldn’t dare to be neglectful.’

’As long as Ling Changqing is around, the peace and prosperity of the entire Cen Family are fundamentally guaranteed for at least the next thousand years.’

After she had met and spoken with all the familiar elders one by one, Cen Wen Zhong ordered a banquet to be held in honor of Cen Xuyi and the escorting Ling Family Female Cultivators.

After the banquet, Cen Xuyi would speak with her parents alone to discuss sending certain family disciples to serve in the Ling Family’s territory.

The atmosphere at the banquet was lively. Elders of sufficient status and close relatives came to offer toasts. Some of the young women of the clan, who considered themselves no less talented or beautiful than Cen Xuyi, couldn’t help but reveal their envy and jealousy in their words.

’If only the Patriarch had taken a fancy to one of us back then,’ they thought. ’Then I’d be the one returning home in such splendor and glory right now.’

The older clan elders, however, were more focused on the speed of Cen Xuyi’s Cultivation growth.

When the Cen Family had pledged its allegiance to the Ling Family, their young mistress had only been at the Middle Stage Golden Core Cultivation. Now, she had already reached the Late stage Golden Core, and wasn’t far from the Golden Core Peak.

This discovery was a pleasant surprise for the Cen Family’s upper echelon. After all, Cen Xuyi’s previous natural talent was no secret. For her to advance further would have normally taken her eighty to a hundred years.

Yet, in just over a decade, Cen Xuyi had taken this step, and her potential was far from exhausted. It was clear that the Ling Family Patriarch had invested considerable resources in her.

That a daughter of the Cen Family was so highly valued by the Ling Family was, of course, wonderful news that brought them great joy.

After the banquet ended, Cen Xuyi went to her father’s study. Unsurprisingly, she found her grandfather, Cen Deyang, there as well.

The Cen Family’s only Nascent Soul True Monarch was still alive and well, with an estimated several decades of Lifespan remaining. After he was gone, the family’s situation would depend on Cen Wen Zhong and the others to maintain.

Cen Xuyi stepped forward, bowed, and offered her greetings in a soft, gentle voice.

"Sit down and talk,"

said Cen Deyang, who was dressed in a green robe and looked hale and hearty. He spoke with gratification, "In the years since you married, child, your Life Chart and Fate have changed considerably. It seems he has treated you well.

Perhaps in the future, you might even have a sliver of hope of reaching the Nascent Soul True Monarch Realm?"

"Perhaps! But I dare not hope for too much."

Cen Xuyi smiled. ’In truth, I know it’s an inevitable outcome.’

’But I could never tell anyone my husband’s secret. Not even in two hundred years.’

"The Ling Family’s power is growing... quite rapidly, I imagine? Do they still need any help?"

Cen Wen Zhong asked cautiously.

Given the Ling Family’s foundations, their lack of mid- and low-level Cultivators was unusually severe. It was indeed a bit of a stretch for them to smoothly control a vast territory spanning five sea regions.

That was why, over the past years, many Cen Family disciples had left the Broken Star Continent to take up various positions in the Ling Family’s territory—all with the permission of the Female Patriarch, Ling Qiyue, of course.

Cen Xuyi said, "It’s not out of the question if you wish to arrange for more clansmen to go, Father. But of course, in the last decade or so, the Ling Family has already added several hundred Foundation Establishment Cultivators and dozens of Cultivators at the Pseudo Core and True Pill levels. The situation is much better than it was before."

This information wasn’t a major secret, so there was no harm in sharing it.

This was especially true for the women who accompanied Ling Changqing in Dual Cultivation. The speed of their Cultivation improvement was so swift it practically overturned the outside world’s conventional understanding.

In Cen Xuyi’s view, the Ling Family’s mid- and low-level combat strength was now more than sufficient to achieve actual control over the five sea regions.

"In that case, the Ling Family must have plans for further external expansion, right?"

Cen Deyang asked thoughtfully.

This was an unspoken rule of the Cultivation Realm: once your hard power was sufficient, you would inevitably expand outward to secure more living space and development resources.

Only by doing so could a family’s development flourish and grow stronger.

Cen Xuyi pondered for a moment, then shook her head. "I’m not too sure about that. I suppose they might?"

Of course, she knew the Ling Family’s true strength. ’Further expansion would only take a single word from Ling Changqing, and there is no possibility of failure.’

Cen Wen Zhong’s eyes lit up slightly. "If that day truly comes, we could also arrange for some of our family disciples to participate, couldn’t we?"

He was thinking of using this as an opportunity to earn enough merit for the Ling Family. When rewards were distributed after the war, perhaps an overjoyed Ling Changqing might grant the Cen Family another sea region as territory? Even half a region would be fine!

Cen Xuyi naturally understood her father’s intentions, but she couldn’t make the decision herself. ’It still depends on what Ling Changqing wants.’

Although she wanted to look after her maiden family, Cen Xuyi understood her own position. ’Since I’ve married out, I must naturally abide by my husband’s stance. I absolutely cannot lose my sense of propriety in such matters and displease Ling Changqing. That would be penny-wise and pound-foolish.’

...

「Linsha Continent.」

Inside the newly completed, extravagant bedchamber, an intense battle had just concluded, and it was now time for a halftime break.

Deep within the embroidered curtains, Ling Changqing lay amidst a great red Phoenix Brocade Quilt, his eyes half-closed as if dozing.

A voluptuous body was lying on top of him. Her beautiful face flushed like a sunset cloud and her hair in disarray, Ziyunxi slightly raised her upper body, revealing her magnificent, ample bosom in full view. Seductive waves rippled in her lustrous, beautiful eyes, which were filled with a deep, melting affection.

Having a Dao Companion for the first time and experiencing Dual Cultivation was a truly unprecedented experience for Ziyunxi.

In short, she felt as if she had wasted all her past years. ’If only I could have met Ling Changqing sooner!’

Ling Changqing wrapped his hands around her smooth, firm waist, caressing her flawless back. The wonderfully fragrant, supple, and silky sensation made the flames in his heart stir once more.

"Darling, you’re so naughty..."

Ziyunxi cooed. As the two were still intimately connected, she could naturally feel the slightest change in Ling Changqing’s body.

"Look who’s talking. Aren’t you the same, my dear...?"

Before Ling Changqing could finish, a pinch on his waist made him wisely shut his mouth.

"Hmph! You’re clearly the one who’s been bullying me nonstop! From last night until now, how many times has it been?"

Ziyunxi muttered through gritted teeth, releasing the soft flesh of his waist from her smooth, delicate hand.

Ling Changqing thought to himself, ’Isn’t it because you got a taste for it and couldn’t get enough, endlessly clinging to me and squeezing me dry? And now it’s my fault?’

Of course, the Xianyin Pavilion’s Dual Cultivation Technique was truly exceptional. Their unique Seduction Secret Techniques were in no way inferior to the legacies of the Lu Hua Palace or the Liu Ying Clan. They served Ling Changqing so well that he was completely captivated, almost losing himself in the pleasure.

From the perspective of the stunning beauty Ziyunxi, the Spiritual Mechanism Dao Rhyme of the Child of Destiny was so mysteriously profound that it was beyond imagination. So much so that her Cultivation Realm, which had been stagnant for many years, was showing signs of loosening.

It was foreseeable that as long as she could continue to Dual Cultivate with Ling Changqing, not only could she break through her Cultivation Realm, but even her Qi and Fate Chart and Spirit Root Talent would undergo a complete transformation!

"I finally understand why you have so many sisters around you!"

Ziyunxi lowered her head, her black hair cascading like a waterfall, and hugged Ling Changqing, kissing him and saying in a syrupy voice,

"Once anyone knows all the benefits of being with you, Darling, they would never be willing to leave you, would they?"

Ling Changqing nuzzled her and said gently, "Be that as it may, my affection for them is also genuine. Otherwise, they would never have had the chance to get close to me."

Ziyunxi’s beautiful eyes, sparkling like stars, stared at him as she asked softly, "Is there anyone you don’t like, Darling?"

Ling Changqing: "..."

Alright, he admitted to himself that when it came to beautiful women, he was indeed a bit ridiculous. So much so that the women always loved to tease him about it in private.

Seeing his disgruntled expression, Ziyunxi couldn’t help but let out a giggle. She leaned down and kissed him again. Ling Changqing, not to be outdone, returned the favor in kind, and so the battle was reignited...

It wasn’t until four or five rounds later that Ling Changqing finally admitted defeat. After all, the difference in their Cultivation was plain to see, and the various Secret Techniques of the Xianyin Pavilion were simply too much to handle. It was inevitable that he would be thoroughly suppressed by this beautiful woman.

"Alright, shall we go soak in the hot spring?"

Ling Changqing said. "It’s getting late. They must still be waiting outside!"

"Mm, alright then! After we finish with things outside, we can come back and continue our Dual Cultivation!"

Ziyunxi said with a beaming smile. She truly couldn’t get enough of Ling Changqing now, wishing she could just stick to him forever and never be apart.

Ling Changqing slowly stood up.

"You’re terrible..."

Ziyunxi blushed furiously and playfully pounded his chest a few times with her small fists. Immediately after, Ling Changqing swept her up into his arms and carried her into the adjacent hot spring bath.

Considering the size of Ling Changqing’s harem, this hot spring bath paved with Spirit Jade was naturally quite large. It could easily accommodate over a hundred beauties bathing, swimming, and playing at the same time.

The Spirit Jade used to construct the hot spring bath, as well as the surrounding walls, floor tiles, domed ceiling, and Divine Beast sculptures, were all made of precious Fourth Grade Materials. There was even a dedicated Spiritual Energy Array underground.

At this moment, the sound of gurgling water filled the hot spring bath, and steam rose into the air. Warm Spiritual Spring Water flowed from the mouth of an antique Qilin Divine Beast sculpture. The ceiling was inlaid with countless pearls and Gemstones the size of bowls, illuminating the entire room as brightly as day.

In the bath, Ling Changqing gently placed Ziyunxi’s voluptuous and enchanting body on a jade stool and began to personally scrub her back, eliciting a stream of coquettish complaints from her.

He had to admit, this beautiful woman’s figure was simply too perfect. Her curves were so voluptuous and enchanting they were almost exaggerated, carrying a strange, commanding air, yet they were also incredibly harmonious and natural. Every detail struck a chord with Ling Changqing’s aesthetic sense, making him like her more and more the longer he looked.

Of course, Ling Changqing had always preferred voluptuous and enchanting beauties. Women like Ling Qiyue, Qin Mengxuan, Liu Ying Ziyi, and Bai Qingyi were all of this type.

And this newcomer, Ziyunxi, was an outstanding example among them, always leaving Ling Changqing unable to resist her.

And so, a moment later, Ling Changqing couldn’t hold back any longer and picked Ziyunxi up again...