Strong Enemy Approaches!

The Mystic Turtle Ancestor, Shark Hai, and Crab Yuan Dao—the three Saint Realm sea beasts—all trusted Xia Wuji more after meeting him.

They silently sank into the waters around Purgatory Island, becoming the three great barriers guarding it.

Xia Wuji returned to his residence.

Mo Xinlan personally prepared a sumptuous meal.

Her cooking was countless times better than that of the Yellow Springs Envoy, Mo Ying.

It had excellent color, fragrance, and flavor.

Mo Xinlan watched Xia Wuji finish eating, looking completely satisfied.

"Xinlan, your cooking keeps getting better." Xia Wuji smiled as he spoke.

A blissful smile also appeared on Mo Xinlan's face. "As long as my husband likes it, I'm willing to cook for you forever."

As they spoke, Mo Xinlan was about to clear away the bowls and dishes from the table.

Xia Wuji caught her hand and pulled her into his embrace.

He said nothing, merely holding Mo Xinlan.

Mo Xinlan sensed that something was wrong and asked softly, "Husband, is a storm coming?"

Xia Wuji nodded. "But... don't worry. No matter how great the storm is, as long as I'm here, you won't suffer any harm."

Mo Xinlan said, "Husband, you have to be well too."

Xia Wuji hummed in response.

A moment later.

The two engaged in a fierce and exhilarating struggle.

After their exchange, Xia Wuji directly brought Mo Xinlan to the second level of the Universe Pagoda.

Mo Xinlan looked around. Everywhere she looked, there were precious Spirit Medicines growing vigorously, each one extremely rare.

An intensely curious expression appeared on Mo Xinlan's face, but she asked nothing. Instead, she said, "Husband, you've recently been constantly nourishing my body with your essence energy, and you've also taught me a new cultivation technique. I plan to calm my mind and cultivate properly for