Concubine: Yi Lin

[Congratulations to the host for successfully collecting the 798th ranked person in the Compendium of Beautiful Women in the Martial World, Hengshan disciple: Yi Lin. Rewards are being tallied...]

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining Attribute-less Inner Force *10, Lesser Rejuvenation Pill *999, Villain Points *1000]

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Ancient Divine Tome: Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon, Martial Skill: Thirteen Sword Strikes of Life-Taking]

"System brother, Yi Lin and I haven't consummated our marriage yet, does this count as completing the collection mission?"

"Host, do you think ancient women are the same as modern women? Although they are women of the jianghu, they are absolutely loyal in their affections. If she agrees to be your concubine, she will never let another man touch her again," the system explained.

Of course, if the mission target was someone like Li Shishi, that would be another story.

"Extract Internal Energy," Li Hao silently recited. A massive surge of energy poured into the Baihui Acupoint on top of Li Hao's head from the void. It circulated through his body and merged into the Internal Energy vortex in his Dantian.

[Crack] A breaking sound echoed from within his body. Li Hao's cultivation reached the Houtian Realm.

The Houtian Realm was already considered a minor expert in the jianghu.

The cultivation realms were divided into: Third-rate, Second-rate, First-rate experts, Houtian, Xiantian (early, mid, late stages), then Grandmaster, Great Grandmaster, and above that, it was said to be the legendary Golden Core Realm, which Daoists referred to as Shatter the Void.

"Hero, please hurry and save Senior Brother Linghu!" In the instant Li Hao was lost in thought, the pitiable Linghu Chong was struck by another blade.

"Remember, my name is Li Hao, The Amorous Swordsman, also known as Hermit Ri Tian. From now on, you must call me husband. Of course, calling me 'Guan Ren' or 'Xiang Gong' is also acceptable. Do you understand?" Li Hao said with a stern face.

"System, extract Thirteen Sword Strikes of Life-Taking." While he had the time, Li Hao fused with the Thirteen Sword Strikes of Life-Taking. This way, his chances of winning against Tian Boguang increased significantly.

"System, why is Treading Snow Without a Trace max level, and Thirteen Sword Strikes of Life-Taking hasn't even reached the introductory level?" As the Thirteen Sword Strikes of Life-Taking integrated into his mind, Li Hao was instantly dumbfounded. The difference was too vast!

"Treading Snow Without a Trace is a beginner's gift pack, so it's max level. As for martial skills outside the beginner's gift pack, the host needs to comprehend them himself, or use Villain Points to enter a state of enlightenment. As for Villain Points, you can obtain them by killing the protagonists of the Zongwu world or righteous individuals, and by completing collection missions for the Gallery of Beauties."

"Use Villain Points to comprehend Thirteen Sword Strikes of Life-Taking."

[Using Villain Points successfully. Comprehending Thirteen Sword Strikes of Life-Taking...]

"Husband, please quickly save Senior Brother Linghu!" After a moment of hesitation, Yi Lin still uttered the two words that made her feel ashamed.

If she didn't call him that soon, Linghu Chong would truly be finished.

"Hold on tight." Li Hao tapped Yi Lin's chest a few times, and Yi Lin felt her acupoints being unblocked. Her strength as a third-rate martial artist was also restored.

"Ah!" Yi Lin cried out.

Her strength had just been restored, and before she could react, her body was scooped up by Li Hao, and they rapidly floated outwards.

Yes, floated, like a leaf.

Seeing Li Hao's graceful movements, like a dashing young gentleman, Yi Lin was completely mesmerized.

Li Hao's Qinggong had reached the Grandmaster realm of perfection. There were probably no others in the entire jianghu faster than him.

"Clang!" Just as Tian Boguang felt he had played enough and was preparing to finish Linghu Chong with a single strike, Li Hao drew his sword and blocked Tian Boguang's swift blade.

"Have you seen enough? If you have, come down. Husband needs to fight." Li Hao glanced down at Yi Lin, then gave her a passionate kiss.

One minute later, Yi Lin shyly jumped out of Li Hao's embrace and ran to Linghu Chong's side, placing a pill with a faint herbal fragrance into his mouth.

Lesser Rejuvenation Pill: A sacred medicine for healing. Although its efficacy could not compare to the heaven-defying effect of the Greater Rejuvenation Pill, which could bring the dead back to life and regrow flesh and bone, it was still infinitely stronger than high-grade wound medicine. As long as you had a breath left, taking it would guarantee you would be instantly revitalized.

Yi Lin's face was still burning. This was a world that valued looks. Li Hao himself was not unattractive and possessed formidable martial arts skills. After that passionate kiss, Yi Lin had completely forgotten about Linghu Chong.

If Li Hao hadn't given her the Lesser Rejuvenation Pill, she would have forgotten about the near-death Linghu Chong beside her.

Seeing Yi Lin looking at Li Hao like a young bride, and then looking at his body, which had recovered completely, Linghu Chong felt like he had lost five million.

Li Hao had stolen Yi Lin's heart, causing Linghu Chong's protagonist's luck to flow to Li Hao. With the decrease of one and the increase of the other, Yi Lin found Li Hao more and more pleasing to the eye.

This was luck, something invisible and intangible.

"I never thought that I, Tian Boguang, after walking the jianghu for decades, would have moments of poor judgment. May I ask your name, brother, and where you studied?" Tian Boguang looked at Li Hao with a serious expression.

When walking the jianghu, safety came first. He never messed with disciples from major sects.

From Li Hao's sword strike just now, he knew that the opponent's Internal Energy cultivation was no less than his own, meaning he was at least at the Houtian realm.

Coupled with Li Hao's elegant movement technique and strange speed from when he arrived, it all indicated the opponent's extraordinary nature. If he were to offend him, he would likely be beaten by the disciple, and then the elders would come out, ruining his good life.

"I am Li Hao, known as Hermit Ri Tian, and in the jianghu, I am called The Amorous Swordsman." Li Hao cupped his fists.

You, Lone Traveler Tian Boguang, only have a few words. My title alone is a whole sentence, enough to scare you to death.

[System: Do you think this is like writing comments in a novel? Being wordy won't get you anywhere.]

"The Amorous Swordsman Li Hao, I've heard your name for a long time. May I ask why you blocked my sword and snatched my woman?" Tian Boguang's eyes widened with rage as he saw Yi Lin behind Li Hao.

He had diligently practiced his flower-picking for over ten years, never daring to be careless. This was the first time he had encountered such an exquisite beauty. But fate was not on his side. First, Linghu Chong stubbornly interfered, and now someone directly intercepted her. It was infuriating, wasn't it?

"Snatched your woman? I haven't settled the score with you yet. My wife has been held hostage by you for days, do you really think I don't exist!"

"Yi Lin, come here. Which hand of his touched you?" Li Hao pulled Yi Lin into his embrace and pointed his iron sword at Tian Boguang, asking.

Just now, the system had informed him that the Thirteen Sword Strikes of Life-Taking had reached the Great Accomplishment realm, and his overall combat power was sufficient to challenge a Xiantian expert. He now had the capital to stand his ground and no longer needed to hide.

Of course, the Villain Points for riding the dragon and collecting Yi Lin had also been completely used up.

"Both hands touched me, but it was through my clothes," Yi Lin said, her face pale, her small hands nervously fiddling with the hem of her clothes.

Oh no, will husband despise me now? Yi Lin's heart pounded.

"Even touching through clothes is unforgivable. If both hands touched you, then leave both hands behind!" Li Hao said with a ferocious glint in his eyes.

The Thirteen Sword Strikes of Life-Taking were unleashed. Li Hao poured all the frustration he had accumulated over the past few days into his attack. Target: Tian Boguang.