It was the morning three days later. The sun was shining brightly.
The setting was the imperial palace in Mingdu.
The garden was bursting with flowers. Xu Lanqing lay comfortably on a reclining chair, basking in the warm sunlight.
Best of all, a pair of deft, snow-white hands gently massaged him, applying just the right amount of pressure. Xu Lanqing narrowed his eyes and let out a contented sigh.
When he looked up, he saw the stunning beauty of the hands' owner. Even from below her chin, her beauty was captivating; she didn't look awkward at all, unlike ordinary women.
"Snow Empress, a little more pressure," Xu Lanqing instructed.
The only person who would so considerately massage and help him relax was the Snow Empress.
He had just been thoroughly beaten by the Ice Empress. Officially, she was helping him consolidate his cultivation after his recent breakthrough to Soul King. In truth, she was just bullying him one-sidedly.
Hmph. I can't beat you out there, but in bed, I'll make you call me daddy.
Xu Lanqing groaned contentedly.
The Snow Empress pressed her slender fingertips against Xu Lanqing's forehead, applying a little more pressure as she massaged from the crown of his head to his temples.
"Is this good?" she asked.
"Mm..."
Xu Lanqing didn't feel like talking anymore.
"The items are ready. We can move whenever you like." The Ice Empress's voice rang out.
Xu Lanqing opened his eyes. The Snow Empress understood and withdrew her hands. He sat up and looked at the Ice Empress, who had just returned from outside.
The Ice Empress tossed him a pure white Storage Ring. Xu Lanqing hurriedly caught it with his Soul Power and held it carefully in his hands. Only after confirming nothing had gone wrong did he let out