Ye Xin Xia: It's Already Past Twelve

He smelled the familiar scent from the figure in his arms and Dongfang Chen asked.

"Xin Xia?"

"Brother Chen..."

Ye Xin Xia's little head lifted from Dongfang Chen's embrace.

Her perfect and exquisite little face was tilted slightly upwards, gazing at Dongfang Chen.

Because she was too perfect, Dongfang Chen couldn't find a single flaw on Xin Xia's face.

But precisely because she was too perfect, it gave Dongfang Chen the urge to defile perfection.

Such a flawless face, if it were to be...

Hiss! Can't think about it anymore!

Because Mu Ningxue had returned to Imperial Capital Academy, Dongfang Chen had only been able to occasionally cuddle with Xin Xia during this time.

So now, provoked by Xin Xia like this, he almost made a mistake.

"Brother Chen, do you remember what tomorrow is?"

Hearing Ye Xin Xia's words, Dongfang Chen chuckled, flicked her delicate nose, and said.

"How could I possibly forget? Tomorrow is your birthday, Xin Xia. How about we return to Hang Cheng tomorrow, and I'll throw a grand coming-of-age ceremony for my beloved Darling Xin Xia?"

"No way."

Ye Xin Xia pouted.

Although she had been lavishly supported by Dongfang Chen all these years, she was still a simple girl at heart.

She could do without a banquet like a coming-of-age ceremony, which was only held by rich young masters.

Ye Xin Xia just wanted to spend time with Dongfang Chen.

So Ye Xin Xia wriggled and acted spoiled in Dongfang Chen's arms.

"Brother Chen~ You promised, tomorrow you'll focus solely on accompanying me."

"Of course, I keep my word. Tomorrow I'll let Yu Mian cultivate alone at home, and then I'll secretly take you out to play, okay?"

Ye Xin Xia hesitated for a moment, feeling it wasn't good to leave Ding Yumian alone.

"Let's bring Yu Mian along."

"Okay, you decide."

Dongfang Chen lowered his head and met Ye Xin Xia's sparkling eyes.

A romantic atmosphere gradually spread.

"Brother Chen~ It's my eighteenth birthday today. Sister Ning Xue got ahead of me last time, so it's my turn this time."

Hearing Ye Xin Xia's words, Dongfang Chen felt a bit of laughter and tears.

Last time, Xuexue and he had a natural progression, and besides, Xin Xia wasn't an adult then, so there was no such thing as getting ahead.

He didn't expect this little girl to still remember it.

"Yes, yes, my darling Xin Xia will be an adult tomorrow. I'll fulfill your long-held wish tomorrow, okay?"

"I, I don't have that kind of wish! Brother Chen is the worst!"

Ye Xin Xia's face was quickly covered in a blush.

But her hands still held onto Dongfang Chen, not letting go.

Then, Ye Xin Xia mustered her courage and leaned close to Dongfang Chen's ear, speaking in a small voice.

"Actually... it's already past twelve..."

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The sign-in benefits were upgraded?

This was good news for Dongfang Chen.

Previously, the daily sign-in mostly gave some medicinal materials below Grade 4, or Dou Techniques of Yellow or Profound tier.

These were still somewhat useful for Dongfang Chen, who was currently a Dou Spirit.

But once he reached Dou King, Grade 4 pills would be almost useless.

So Dongfang Chen urgently needed higher-level medicinal materials.

He even thought that if he couldn't obtain them from the System, he would use his connections to see if there were any substitute treasures in the Full-Time Magician World.

Fortunately, the upgrade in sign-in benefits solved this urgent need.

Darling Xin Xia, you are truly my lucky star!

Dongfang Chen, his Dragon Visage beaming with joy, pulled the limp Xin Xia up again.

Exhausted, Ye Xin Xia could only beg for mercy and say, "Brother Chen..."

"Mmm... I won't force you."

Dongfang Chen stroked Ye Xin Xia's sweat-dampened hair, his gaze shifting down to her small feet.

The next day, Ye Xin Xia slowly woke up and met Dongfang Chen's eyes, which held a teasing expression.

Half an hour later, she ran to the bathroom to wash up, brushing her teeth repeatedly.

In the living room, Ding Yumian's face couldn't help but flush and her gaze darted away as soon as she saw Ye Xin Xia and Dongfang Chen.

Dongfang Chen didn't pay them much mind.

After all, he had a thick skin. Xin Xia was the one who was shy. Who told Xin Xia she couldn't hold back?

She was old enough, told not to make a sound, not to make a sound, but she didn't listen. Now look, someone heard her.

Dongfang Chen shook his head, then looked at the dining table.

"Yumian, did you make this?"

Actually, at first, Dongfang Chen affectionately called Ding Yumian "Mianmian." But after calling her that a few times, her face would get so hot.

Only then did Dongfang Chen change the address from "Mianmian" to "Yumian."

"Mmm, since I'm living here, I've caused you a lot of trouble. I couldn't find a way to repay you, so I could only do what I could."

Dongfang Chen smiled.

"You don't need to be so polite with me."

Ding Yumian shook her head. "This isn't about politeness."

"Alright, since that's the case, how about you take care of my daily life from now on? I'll leave my three meals a day to you."

"Mmm mmm!" Ding Yumian nodded.

If she continued to eat and drink for free at Dongfang Chen's place like this, she would have a psychological burden.

At least... at least she had to do something for him.

Like the three meals.

While eating breakfast, Dongfang Chen also made plans for the coming year.

He intended to temporarily put aside his magic cultivation and use this year to properly improve his Dou Qi cultivation, aiming to break through to the Dou King realm.

He was currently a Five Star Dou Spirit, and his sign-in benefits had also been upgraded. With the enhancement of the Fallen Heart Flame, it was not impossible for him to attempt to reach the Dou King realm within a year.

Once he reached the Dou King realm, combined with the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King, whose power was comparable to a Dou Emperor, he would not fear even those from the Holy Court or the Apostasy Institute.

At that time, even if he couldn't win, he could guarantee his own safety and the lives of those around him.

Therefore, temporarily putting aside his magic cultivation was not unacceptable.

However, before that, he had to help Xin Xia celebrate her birthday properly today.

Since Xin Xia did not need to hold a coming-of-age ceremony banquet, her birthday was celebrated simply.

During the day, they visited various attractions in Magic City. In the evening, Dongfang Chen booked a restaurant and also ordered a cake for Xin Xia.

Ye Xin Xia's birthdays had always been celebrated simply, even her important coming-of-age ceremony.

After the birthday ended.

Life returned to normal.

Dongfang Chen also planned to focus on cultivating Dou Qi.

However, before cultivating Dou Qi, Dongfang Chen had one more place to go.

That was the Qingtian Hunter Club.

Even before coming to Magic City, Dongfang Chen had entrusted the Qingtian Hunter Club online to help him find some precious medicinal materials.

The Dongfang Family could also handle these matters, but after all, the Qingtian Hunter Club was a top-tier hunter club domestically, and there might be unexpected gains.

And now, the Qingtian Hunter Club had sent him a message today.

The precious medicinal material, Zi Xuan Grass, was found!