Slaughter Domain

Ye Xi set the water in her hand on the table beside her, then got out of bed and surveyed the somewhat unfamiliar room.

"Is this the Mansion we bought in Heaven Dou City?"

Though it was phrased as a question, Ye Xi's tone was certain.

"Yes, Miss."

"On the second day after you fell asleep, the Mansion had already been fully prepared, so I brought you back here."

Ling Yuan nodded slightly as she spoke softly.

"Mm, I understand."

With that, Ye Xi walked straight out of the room.

She wanted to verify her Martial Soul and see whether it had truly grown another pair of Black Wings, just like in her dream.

After leaving the room, Ye Xi stopped at an open space within the Mansion and released her Martial Soul: Slaughtering Angel.

The instant she activated Martial Soul Possession, one yellow and one purple soul ring flickered beneath Ye Xi's feet, while four pairs of Black Wings spread behind her.

"Just as I thought, my Martial Soul really did grow another pair of wings."

As Ye Xi sensed her Martial Soul, a hint of delight appeared in her Sapphire Blue eyes.

Not only had her Martial Soul's quality risen from six wings to eight, but all its attributes had also greatly improved. Moreover, she had gained a talent domain.

Slaughter Domain—Within the domain, the enemy's strength is weakened by twenty percent, one's own attack power is increased by one hundred and fifty percent, and the movements of all enemies are restricted.

Feeling her newfound improvement, Ye Xi was both happy and deeply satisfied.

Although she had a Titled Douluo by her side and generally did not need to fight personally, becoming stronger herself was still something worth being happy about.

"Miss, your Martial Soul...?"

Ling Yuan stared at the Martial Soul behind Ye Xi, her eyes filled with astonishment.

She remembered that Ye Xi's Martial Soul had originally possessed six wings. How had it become eight after merely sleeping for a few days?

"The quality of my Martial Soul improved."

After giving that simple explanation, Ye Xi did not elaborate further.

The main reason was that she did not know how to explain it herself. Although she remembered seeing many things while she slept, she could not recall what any of them were.

Hearing Ye Xi's answer, Ling Yuan tactfully did not ask any more questions.

"Miss, both you and Miss Tian Yao have reached the level-thirty bottleneck. Would you like me to take you to Sunset Forest to obtain suitable soul rings?"

Ling Yuan came to Ye Xi's side and spoke softly.

"There's no rush."

"Ling Yuan Elder, go to Tiandou Imperial Palace first and tell my sister that I have something good for her."

As Ye Xi spoke, she withdrew her Martial Soul and began wandering around the Mansion.

"Yes, Miss."

After receiving Ye Xi's instructions, Ling Yuan answered and headed toward Tiandou Imperial Palace.

Walking alone through the Mansion, Ye Xi soon spotted Tian Yao. However, Tian Yao was frowning, looking thoroughly unhappy.

Ye Xi quietly came up behind Tian Yao, reached out, and patted her shoulder. "Sister Tian Yao, what are you thinking about? Why do you look so down?"

Upon hearing Ye Xi's voice, Tian Yao was startled at first. When she turned around and saw that it was Ye Xi, she immediately wrapped her arms around her.

"Second Young Lady, you're finally awake."

"When we set out, I proudly promised Grandpa that I would protect you. If anything had happened to you, how could I have explained it to Grandpa when we returned?"

Tian Yao hugged Ye Xi, her voice brimming with excitement and joy at seeing her again.

"Alright, alright."

"Am I not fine now?"

Ye Xi patted Tian Yao, signaling that she could let go.

As for Tian Yao's claim about protecting her, Ye Xi did not take it seriously at all.

After all, judging by her current strength, Ye Xi roughly estimated that she could take on five Tian Yaos at once without any problem.

"Second Young Lady, as long as you're alright."

Tian Yao released Ye Xi, and a smile returned to her delicate face.

"How could anything happen to me?"

Ye Xi spoke carelessly, then sat down beside Tian Yao.

"Second Young Lady, let me secretly tell you something."

Tian Yao leaned closer to Ye Xi and spoke in a mysterious tone.

"Mm? What is it?"

Ye Xi turned to look at Tian Yao, seemingly intrigued.

"Lately, I've felt that my cultivation speed seems to have increased greatly, and my physical strength has improved a lot too."

Tian Yao's expression was serious, though her voice carried joy.

"That's normal."

"The Earth Dragon Golden Gourd you absorbed a few days ago was an immortal herb. It can raise the upper limit of one's aptitude and strengthen the body."

"It's perfectly normal for you to feel that way now."

Ye Xi stretched her waist, her tone utterly calm.

"So that's how it is."

Tian Yao nodded as if she only half understood.

Just then, someone knocked on the Mansion gates. Ye Xi and Tian Yao almost simultaneously turned their gazes toward the entrance.

"It should be Senior Dugu Bo."

Tian Yao checked the time and spoke softly.

During the days Ye Xi had been asleep, Dugu Bo had come to the Mansion at nearly this same time every day to check on her.

"Then let's go take a look."

After patting Tian Yao, Ye Xi got up and headed toward the entrance.

When she opened the gates, Dugu Bo appeared before them. Beside him stood a girl who looked rather unruly and proud.

"You're awake."

As Dugu Bo looked at Ye Xi, a smile could not help appearing on his aged face.

"I've made you worry, Senior. I'm fine."

As Ye Xi spoke, she looked toward the girl beside Dugu Bo.

If she had guessed correctly, this should be Dugu Bo's granddaughter, Dugu Yan.

"Let me introduce you."

"This is my granddaughter, Dugu Yan. Yan Yan is a little older than you two, but not by much."

Dugu Bo pointed at Dugu Yan beside him and introduced her to Ye Xi and Tian Yao.

Dugu Yan looked Ye Xi up and down. However, remembering Dugu Bo's instructions, she extended her hand toward Ye Xi.

"Hello, I'm Dugu Yan."

Dugu Yan's voice was clear, and a smile appeared on her somewhat heroic face.

"Hello, I'm Ye Xi."

Ye Xi extended her hand as well. After briefly shaking Dugu Yan's hand, she stepped aside and let Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan enter the Mansion.

As Dugu Yan passed Tian Yao, Tian Yao introduced herself as well.

The group sat down in the Great Hall of the Mansion. Dugu Bo's gaze drifted toward Ye Xi from time to time as he considered how to speak.

"Senior, is there something you wish to say?"

Seeing Dugu Bo's manner, Ye Xi could not help asking.