Chapter 104: Capable of Both Offense and Defense

Chapter 104: Chapter 104: Capable of Both Offense and Defense

Because awakening a superpower required acupuncture, the patient had to take off their outer clothes and remain bare-chested. Therefore, it was inconvenient for Bai Qianluo and Chu Moyuan to stay, so they left the cave.

Qiao Suluo took the spiritual needle out of her spatial domain, ready to perform acupuncture on Que Hongjin to help him awaken his superpower. The thought of Que Hongjin finally awakening a superpower and gaining the ability to protect himself made her incredibly happy.

But when Qiao Suluo looked up, she found Que Hongjin still sitting upright on the edge of the bed. He hadn’t taken off his coat or done anything at all.

She blinked and said, "I’m going to perform acupuncture, so I need you to take off your coat and shirt."

A dark, rippling gleam flashed across Que Hongjin’s picturesque eyes. His voice remained as elegant and gentle as ever. "There’s no rush."

Meeting his gaze, Qiao Suluo felt his eyes growing increasingly dark, almost soul-captivating. She was very familiar with this look—it gave her the distinct feeling that she was about to be devoured.

"Hong Jin, after I give you the acupuncture, I’ll go make lunch," she said.

She prayed he wouldn’t try anything wild right here in the cave. By now, she knew all too well that while Que Hongjin appeared gentle, he was actually dominant and assertive.

Que Hongjin still hadn’t suppressed the jealousy surging in his heart. Rationally, he knew her intimacy with the others was inevitable. Emotionally, however, seeing her soft and delicate body leaning affectionately into Bai Qianluo’s embrace with his own eyes had felt like a raging fire burning in his chest.

Reading the look in her eyes, Que Hongjin let out a soft, clear chuckle. "Alright. Later."

Saying this, he reached out, grasped her hand, and guided it to the sash around his waist. "Wife, help me."

Held by Que Hongjin’s slender, beautiful fingers, Qiao Suluo’s small, chubby hand could feel a scorching heat radiating from him. Thinking back to their time in the Spiritual Sea, her face flushed. She tried to pull her hand back, but he held on tightly. Though he didn’t seem to be using much force, she couldn’t break free.

"Does my wife not want to help me?" he coaxed, his voice laced with seductive allure. Meanwhile, his other hand gently traced and caressed Qiao Suluo’s lips.

Shivers rippled through her body, leaving a tingling numbness like an electric shock. Her eyelashes fluttered as she whispered, "Hong Jin, I’m tired. My legs were like jelly on the way back."

She was genuinely terrified that she wouldn’t be able to handle him if he started again. She wasn’t sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt that ever since waking up this time, Que Hongjin’s possessiveness over her had grown even stronger.

Que Hongjin coaxed her gently, "Silly girl, how could I bear to torment you again? I just want my wife to help me, okay?"

Unable to refuse his beguiling voice, Qiao Suluo reached out, untied his sash, and helped him out of his coat. Que Hongjin remained perfectly still, simply watching her. The more he did this, the more she felt an enchanting aura radiating from him.

It wasn’t until she had removed his shirt and methodically begun the acupuncture that she finally let out a slow breath of relief. She focused entirely on the treatment, and soon enough, Que Hongjin fell asleep. Qiao Suluo was confident that he would have awakened his superpower by the time he woke up.

Next, Qiao Suluo headed to the cave entrance to cook, with Bai Qianluo and Chu Moyuan helping out. Once the food was ready, she delivered some to her parents.

She also took the opportunity to discuss the stall outside the Drunken Immortal Tower. "Thanks for your hard work, Dad and brothers. I took a look, and the stall is built perfectly."

Qiu Bin smiled affectionately. "As long as you think it’s good, that’s what matters. If you find any issues, your dad and brothers will rebuild it."

"There’s no need. It’s built wonderfully just the way it is."

Qiao Suluo planned to start running the stall tomorrow. She needed to make money soon; there were still so many things left to do. After delivering the food to her family, Qiao Suluo wasn’t in a rush to eat. Instead, she waited for Que Hongjin with Chu Moyuan and Bai Qianluo.

Not long after, lightning suddenly flashed, and thunder roared across the sky.

"Wait, the weather was just fine. Why is it suddenly thundering?"

Immediately following the thunder, a dazzling, pure-gold light burst from within the cave. Realizing what must have happened, Qiao Suluo hurried inside. She saw that Que Hongjin was already awake, sitting on the edge of the bed. A radiant golden light swirled around his body, as if a holy luminescence was bathing him. He looked like an exiled immortal descending from the highest heavens—his aura ethereal, otherworldly, and picturesque.

Watching this scene, surprise filled Qiao Suluo’s eyes. "What superpower did you awaken?" she asked, wondering if there was really an ability this beautiful.

Flashes of the newly awakened inherited memories flickered through Que Hongjin’s mind. "It should be a Light Ability," he replied.

"A Light Ability?" Qiao Suluo had never heard of such a thing and knew absolutely nothing about it.

At that moment, the system spoke excitedly in her ear: "Host, this Beast Husband of yours is truly incredible! It’s actually the extremely rare Light Element Law superpower. This superpower is insanely strong and overpowered!

"Once his Light Ability levels up, he’ll possess the power to control light itself, just like a god.

"Furthermore, a Light Ability allows the user to cultivate various spells, dispel darkness, and eliminate pollution. It can be used for combat, and it will perfectly complement your Purification Ability.

"No wonder the Spirit Stone shattered—his power has completely exceeded the limits of what a Spirit Stone can test!"

The system excitedly rattled off a lot of information, helping Qiao Suluo realize just how powerful Que Hongjin’s ability truly was. Sitting there quietly, he already exuded a radiant, holy power.

Que Hongjin also patiently explained his Light Ability to Qiao Suluo. Afraid she wouldn’t understand, he directly manifested the light in his hand into a Shield of Light. "Look, this Shield of Light can defend against attacks. I can also use the radiance to establish a Light Barrier, or transform the light into various weapons for combat. It can be used for both offense and defense."

As his Light Ability grew stronger, the scope of powers manifested by the Light Element Law would also expand. Qiao Suluo roughly understood that once this Light Ability became powerful enough, he could control all kinds of light-based laws.

She was incredibly happy for him. "With an ability like this, you’ll be able to protect yourself better," she said. "I’ll level up my Healing Ability as quickly as possible so I can help heal your wings."

She had always kept that matter in mind.

Que Hongjin looked at her with gentle, doting eyes and reached out to softly ruffle her hair. "My wife doesn’t need to work so hard. I can use my Light Ability to repair my wings now."

As he spoke, Que Hongjin shifted into his true form. Due to awakening the Light Element Law, the wings of his peacock form now shimmered with a golden luster, making them even more breathtakingly beautiful and magnificent.

Moreover, as Qiao Suluo inspected his wings, she was amazed to discover that the broken ones had already grown halfway back.

Seeing this, she was filled with thrill and delight. "That’s wonderful! This way, your wings can recover completely."

"Yes," Que Hongjin said softly. "It’s all thanks to my wife."

Right now, the person he was most grateful for was Qiao Suluo. If not for her, he would never have encountered such a miraculous fortune.

Bai Qianluo and Chu Moyuan were equally astonished by Que Hongjin’s newly awakened Light Ability. This type of Light Ability wasn’t even recorded in ancient texts. However, the stronger Que Hongjin’s abilities were, the better he could protect their wife. They could only feel happy for him.

After a busy afternoon and a hearty dinner, Qiao Suluo told the others she was going to the river to wash up.

Bai Qianluo and the others wanted to accompany her for protection, but she firmly refused. "I won’t go far, and I won’t take long. I’ll be back soon."

They were all her Beast Husbands, and she cared deeply about her image in their hearts. Because of this, she absolutely did not want to subject them to the foul stench that would be produced when she took the Detoxification Pill.