The Peculiarities of the Spirit Road

"Qiu Beihai actually died!?"

"He was practically a Supreme!"

"That bastard who deserves a son without an asshole is finally dead. We can finally accept missions from now on."

"..."

The youths on the city wall looked at Qiu Beihai's corpse lying on the ground and erupted in cheers.

Lin Suchou, standing on the plain, turned back to look at Qiu Beihai's fallen body and smiled.

He then began cleaning up the battlefield. Aside from several low-grade Spirit Artifacts, he also obtained twenty-three Blood Tokens.

When Luo Li came over, Lin Suchou took out all the Mission Wooden Tablets he had accepted.

There were thirty wooden tablets in total—twenty Level 4 Missions and ten Level 3 Missions.

"Empress, let's go complete the missions now."

Lin Suchou put the wooden tablets into his Spirit Storage Ring and held out his hand to Luo Li.

Luo Li nodded lightly and, smiling, placed her slender hand into Lin Suchou's broad palm.

The two held hands and headed toward the location of their first mission.

Not long after they left, the vultures circling overhead let out harsh, grating cries and descended beside Qiu Beihai and the others, pecking at the flesh and blood scattered across the ground.

"I've already killed Zhao Tiandu and Qiu Beihai. Once he finds out, he'll probably retaliate against me."

On a mountain path, Lin Suchou looked over the lush green wilderness and spoke.

"I'll always stay by your side and shield you from every arrow shot from behind."

Luo Li tilted her head and gazed at the youth who had entered her heart with her beautiful eyes, making her promise solemnly.

"Mm. I was just thinking about how many men covet the Empress. If Ji Xuan really comes knocking, I'll make him end up just like Zhao Tiandu and the others."

Lin Suchou played with Luo Li's soft little hand, his words brimming with dominance.

"Even if you kill him in the Spirit Road, I think that Sacred Spirit Institute Dean will find every possible way to revive him."

Luo Li brushed back her dark hair.

Hearing this, Lin Suchou recalled one of the Spirit Road's peculiarities.

Those who died in the Spirit Road could come back to life outside if their willpower was strong enough.

But if their will was not firm enough, they would truly perish, body and soul alike.

"Even if he comes back to life outside the Spirit Road, I'll kill him again!"

Lin Suchou's face was filled with determination.

"Mm, I believe in you."

A smile appeared on Luo Li's little face as she encouraged Lin Suchou.

As if recalling something else, she paused before continuing, "Oh, right. Goddess Luo's World-Shaking Strike is quite a nice name. It sounds pretty good."

"To receive the Empress's approval, this humble one is truly flattered."

Lin Suchou put on a look of great surprise, earning another beautiful eye roll from Luo Li.

"Then, General Lin, this Empress commands you to finish all these missions within the next two days. Do you have confidence?"

"I guarantee the mission will be completed!"

The two bickered and played all the way, while their intimacy steadily rose without them realizing it.

While Lin Suchou and Luo Li were completing their missions, within the First Guardian Land dozens of kilometers away...

A youth with a face as refined as jade, dressed in a white robe, rested his cheek on one hand. From time to time, he picked up the teacup beside him and took a sip.

He exuded an air of scholarly elegance.

Yet beneath that refined exterior lay a cruel heart tempered through countless bloody battles.

"Phew, phew."

Suddenly, a Black-Robed Youth rushed in. After catching his breath, he said, "Brother Ji Xuan, I went to the Second Guardian Land to gather information. Qiu Beihai and the others were killed by someone named Lin Suchou. He's currently at the peak of Level 2 Spirit Body and is completing missions with Luo Li."

Upon hearing this, the White-Clad Youth raised his head, revealing a handsome face.

"Lin Suchou?"

He softly repeated the name, a mocking curve lifting at the corner of his lips. "It's fine that Zhao Tiandu and Qiu Beihai died. I have no use for such trash.

Ge Hai, have the Shi Family Brothers and Yang Hong take thirty men to guard the entrance of the Second Guardian Land. If they can't bring me his head, then none of them need come back."

A fierce glint appeared in Ji Xuan's eyes. "I'm about to break through to Level 3 Spirit Body, so I can't go myself for now. Once the Shi Family Brothers bring Luo Li back, after I'm tired of playing with her, I'll let you all have a taste."

When Ge Hai heard Ji Xuan's final words, he licked his lips.

He had only caught a distant glimpse of Luo Li, yet her peerless beauty had already captivated him.

"Yes! I'll notify the Shi Family Brothers immediately."

Ge Hai accepted the order and was about to run out when he suddenly thought of something.

He turned back and said, "Oh, right, Brother. We also found a beautiful girl in the Fifth Guardian Land named Song Yuqing. But she has two men with her. One is called Zhan Xiong, while the other seems to be called Mu... Mu Chen. Yes, that's him!"

"Then have Yang Hong take men to capture Song Yuqing. The more beautiful women, the better.

But have the Shi Family Brothers bring more men. They must be careful."

Ji Xuan waved his hand, then slowly closed his eyes and resumed his usual nap.

Roar!

In an open clearing within the mountains, a handsome youth holding a Fiery Red Longsword was confronting a monster wreathed in flames.

Although this monster had a lion's head, nine venomous snake heads extended from its neck.

It was an early Spirit Wheel Realm Lion-Body Snake-Dance Beast.

Yet the youth showed no fear. He charged at it with sword in hand, and amid flashing sword light, all nine snake heads were severed.

Only the lion's head remained, lunging and snapping at him without pause.

"Take this, beast!"

The sword-wielding youth began moving in a mysterious footwork, constantly circling around the Lion-Body Snake-Dance Beast.

At last, he spotted an opening and slashed his sword at its neck.

Thud.

Its head flew high into the air before dropping to the ground.

"Haha, Luo Li, we've finally completed the last mission."

The youth was Lin Suchou two days later. After collecting the Spirit Essence, he walked toward the Silver-Haired Girl beside him.

"Mm, General Lin has completed the mission quite well."

A smile appeared on Luo Li's face as she spread her arms and threw herself into his embrace.

The two lingered in each other's arms for a while before Lin Suchou suddenly said, "We've also killed many Spirit Wheel Realm Spirit Beasts these past few days. How about we break through to Level 3 Spirit Body here? We can take turns standing guard."

"Then you should break through first. I'll guard you."

Although Luo Li did not know why Lin Suchou did not return to a Guardian Land to break through, she still respected his choice.

"I'm afraid Ji Xuan might come after us for revenge. Reaching Level 3 Spirit Body will let us catch him off guard.

And if any of them break through to Level 3 Spirit Body first, it'll be disadvantageous for us."

Lin Suchou patiently explained his reasons to Luo Li, then opened up a cave and entered it.

Sitting down on the spot, Lin Suchou took out all the Spirit Essences he had obtained aside from those for missions.

There were seven early Spirit Wheel Realm Spirit Essences and two mid Spirit Wheel Realm Spirit Essences.

"Huff—"

Lin Suchou took a deep breath and brought out the Blood Tokens to begin converting spiritual energy.

While Lin Suchou was breaking through, Luo Li held her sword and vigilantly guarded the surroundings.

She feared that, just as Lin Suchou had said, Ji Xuan might send people after them.