Daji, Come Play~

Back in his secluded meditation chamber on Linghu Island, Tang Ping slumped onto the Jade Bed, the warm, lingering sensation of the Water Law still present on his fingertips.

Although he kept saying that "women slow down his sword speed," his blood still felt slightly hot when he recalled his "sparring" with Luo Xiaoyu.

"This Water Origin Laws truly lives up to its name; it can be as violent as a tsunami, yet as gentle as spring rain. No wonder it can become the fundamental force supporting the universe."

He smacked his lips, and a fiery red figure suddenly flashed through his mind: Huo Wu.

The Fire Origin Laws that girl cultivates is known for its intense heat and violence. If one could experience it, it might even bring new inspiration to one's understanding of the Wind and Thunder Laws.

But as soon as the thought crossed his mind, Tang Ping felt a wave of weakness wash over him, and he almost lost the strength to lift his arm.

He... had exhausted all his strength!

"Never mind, we'll talk about it next time." He shook his head and took out an exquisite brocade box from his Storage Space. Inside was a gift he had specially prepared for Huo Wu, but delivering it personally now would probably be like throwing a lamb to the slaughter.

Let it go, it's better to be forgiving!

Tang Ping casually used the island's teleportation system to send the brocade box to Huo Wu, then sat cross-legged, preparing to circulate his cultivation technique to recover his strength and continue studying the Time Law.

Half an hour later, the secret room was suddenly filled with the constant ringing of notification sounds, making it impossible for Tang Ping to concentrate.

He frowned and opened his Communicator; the screen was instantly filled with messages from Huo Wu:

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The first picture shows Huo Wu holding the Burning Heaven Bead with a bright and charming smile; the second picture shows her shyly pressing the pearl against her cheek, her snow-white skin appearing even more delicate in the firelight.

"Third Brother! Is this armor really a gift for me? You're so kind! Love you~"

"By the way, Third Brother, the clan mentioned repaying the money to me the other day. The Ancestor said there's no need to rush to repay it, and he told me to tell you that if you ever need any help in the future, just let me know!"

"Third brother, third brother, I've recently been studying human culture in the Milky Way Galaxy, and I even dressed up as Daji (Daji in Chinese mythology). What do you think of my look? [Images][Images]"

The next picture made Tang Ping's pupils shrink: Huo Wu was wearing a fiery red gauze dress, the layers of the skirt surging like flames, outlining her exquisite figure; her face was covered with delicate makeup, her eyes were alluring, and her fair little feet were wearing red embroidered shoes, she was lightly tiptoeing, her posture seductive.

Following that, there were several short videos: Huo Wu holding a round fan, gently waving it, her gauze skirt fluttering in the wind; or winking at the camera, making various charming gestures, and finally not forgetting to make a heart shape with her hands.

Tang Ping stared at the screen, his throat involuntarily bobbing as he swallowed. "This little vixen—" His fingertips trembled slightly, and his heart pounded uncontrollably.

He was truly moved, but— Tang Ping looked down helplessly at his trembling fingers, finding it difficult even to clench his fist.

And... get up! You weren't like this before!

"Demon!" he cursed inwardly, barely managing to suppress the burning desire within him.

After a moment of silence, Tang Ping took a deep breath and replied, "Xiao Wu, we men should take the revival of humanity as our responsibility. How can we be obsessed with women? You're underestimating me!"

In our youth, we should strive diligently, treading on thin ice, worrying about the world's troubles before enjoying its pleasures. Only when we have achieved great mastery and stepped onto the Outer Battlefield can we fight and shed blood for humanity, dying for our cause!

Indulging in pleasure is too superficial!

After the message was sent, there was a long silence on the other end.

Just when Tang Ping thought Huo Wu had been persuaded, her message suddenly came. "Third Brother, you didn't just come back from another woman and you're exhausted, did you?"

Tang Ping: "----"

"Damn, how is this girl so clever!" He almost threw the Communicator away, but his male pride wouldn't allow him to admit "no."

Thinking of this, Tang Ping's eyes hardened, and he directly took out a fruit that was entirely green and exuded a rich life force from his Storage Ring.

That's the "Life Fruit," worth hundreds of millions of Ganwu Coin. It can instantly restore you to your peak condition and even nourish your body, enhancing your vitality.

Without the slightest hesitation, Tang Ping swallowed the Life Fruit in one gulp.

The sweet juice burst in my mouth, and a surge of life energy instantly coursed through my body. The previous fatigue receded like a tide, my muscles were filled with strength again, and my mind became clear.

Immediate results!

"They're back! They're all back!" Tang Ping clenched his fist, feeling the surging power within him, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes.

Without saying a word, he immediately opened the teleportation request, destination: Red Wine Island (Huo Wu's island).

"Xiao Wu, since you want to fight, then let's fight! Today, let me see just how powerful your Fire Origin Laws really is!"

A moment later, on Red Wine Island.

In the trees, in the water, by the spirit pool, on the rooftops—everywhere you could see two figures engaged in a fierce "battle."

Huo Wu's Fire Law were scorching and violent, like erupting magma, distorting the surrounding air; Tang Ping's Wind and Thunder Laws were flexible and unpredictable, sometimes swirling like wind, sometimes striking back like thunder.

This is a battle for dignity, and neither side is willing to admit defeat.

A day later, Tang Ping was in high spirits, confident of victory.

Huo Wu lay in his arms, her body flushed, her breath weak, but her eyes held a stubborn refusal to give in.

"Hmph, woman, now you know how powerful I am, right?" Tang Ping raised an eyebrow smugly.

But his smugness didn't last long before he realized something was wrong.

Three days later, Tang Ping watched as Huo Wu's tail swayed nimbly. It was the power of her awakened Fire Fox Bloodline, which now seemed to have come alive, wrapping around him with intense heat, making it impossible for him to defend against.

What shocked him even more was that Huo Wu used all sorts of "secret techniques" he had never seen before, such as "Dancing Hands and Feet" and "Reining in at the Precipice," with tricky moves that were completely beyond his comprehension.

"Damn it, where did this girl learn all this?" Tang Ping gritted his teeth and persevered, but he felt his strength rapidly draining away.

Five days later, the teleportation array on Linghu Island suddenly lit up.

Tang Ping, disheveled, with messy hair, faint scorch marks all over his body, and pale-faced, stumbled out of the teleportation array, almost on the verge of death.

He struggled to press the call button, weakly calling out, "Quickly—quickly have the robot carry me to the Spirit Liquid pool—"

Just as the robot picked her up, her Communicator rang, and Huo Wu's voice, tinged with laughter, came through. "Third Brother, you're a real man~"

Tang Ping gritted his teeth and replied, "Get lost! Don't bother me for a year! I need to focus on saving humanity!"

"Hehehe~ Go for it, Third Brother!" Huo Wu's laughter was tinged with a hint of teasing before she hung up the call.

In the pool of Spirit Liquid, the warm Spirit Liquid enveloped his body, relieving the burning pain.

Tang Ping carefully took out a bottle of "Concentrated Recovery Fluid" and dripped it onto his charred skin. Watching his skin heal at a visible speed, he still couldn't help but feel a wave of fear.

"While Universe Level regenerative abilities are powerful, even the best body can't withstand this kind of torment." He sighed. "It seems I must comprehend the Time Law as soon as possible, otherwise, in future battles involving both ice and fire, the Wind and Thunder Laws alone simply won't be enough to withstand them."

Thinking of this, Tang Ping suddenly froze. "Wait, can the Time Law be applied to this kind of battle? For example, can the Time Law be used to accelerate recovery and extend one's own time—"

The more he thought about it, the more feasible it seemed. He couldn't help but stroke his chin, lost in thought.

"Smack!"

A crisp slap rang out, and Tang Ping slapped himself hard, cursing under his breath, "Tang Ping! How can your mind be filled with such things? You're neglecting your duties!"

To calm himself down, Tang Ping quickly had the Smart Sprite bring up the Chinese textbook that the Luo Family required him to read back in the Jiangnan Academy: "The Chapter of Calming the Heart".

"The Great Dao is formless, yet it gives birth to heaven and earth; the Great Dao is without emotion, yet it governs the sun and moon; the Great Dao is nameless, yet it nurtures all things; I do not know its name, so I call it Dao—"

Ancient characters scrolled slowly across the screen. Tang Ping closed his eyes and silently recited them. Gradually, his mind calmed down, the heat in his body dissipated, and his consciousness became clear.