Snow Emperor's Tender Affection

"You said you would help me break through the Heavenly Tribulation."

She traced circles on Xue Tianyu's chest with a slender finger, her breath as fragrant as an orchid.

"I want you to fulfill that promise right now."

Xue Tianyu flipped over, pinning her directly beneath him.

He looked down, scrutinizing that peerless, nation-toppling beauty.

"Breaking through a Heavenly Tribulation is a physically demanding task."

"Are you sure you can handle it?"

Far from retreating, Ice Emperor boldly met his gaze.

Her legs hooked tightly around the man's waist.

"I am the Ice Emperor of the Far North; what could I possibly not handle?"

"Just come at me; I am entirely yours."

She cupped the man's cheeks in her hands and took the initiative to kiss him.

It was passionate yet unpracticed, carrying the wildness unique to a soul beast of the Far North.

Xue Tianyu chuckled softly, turning the passive into the active.

An aura of extreme cold erupted within the bedroom.

A thick wall of ice crystals rapidly condensed around the soft couch.

It isolated every sound from the outside world.

With a crisp "rip," the obstructive silk nightgown was instantly torn asunder, falling to the floor in countless fragments.

Astonishing softness and smoothness instantly filled Xue Tianyu's palms.

Ice Emperor let out a charming, bone-melting hum.

Her entire body arched involuntarily, her toes curling tightly.

A intoxicating flush instantly covered her beautiful face.

The bed began to shake violently.

The storm-like onslaught left this Ice Emperor, one of the Three Heavenly Kings of the Far North, utterly defeated.

Before this peerless monster who possessed absolute power.

She willingly shed all her pride.

Becoming an exclusive plaything for him to ride.

Accompanied by the rhythmic, melodious cries echoing within the ice crystal space.

The night in Martial Soul City seemed all the more enchanting and moving.

Morning light pierced through the thick ice crystal walls, refracting into colorful halos within the luxurious bedroom.

The indoor temperature was extremely low, yet it was permeated with an inseparable, amorous atmosphere.

Xue Tianyu slowly opened his eyes, his gaze clear, without a hint of post-sleep grogginess.

A warm, petite body was wrapped around him.

Ice Emperor clung to his arm like a koala, her fair cheek pressed against his broad chest.

Her sleeping face was serene, a satisfied smile still hanging at the corners of her mouth.

The originally emerald-green patterns on her body had become even purer, faintly flowing with a dazzling luster.

The storm-like union of last night had shattered the Heavenly Tribulation barrier that had suppressed her for tens of thousands of years.

The greatest life-or-death hurdle that plagued the Ice Jade Empress Scorpion clan of the Far North had vanished into thin air amidst the warmth of the hibiscus tent.

Sensing Xue Tianyu's movement, Ice Emperor let out a cute, sleepy murmur.

Her long eyelashes fluttered, and she opened those emerald-green eyes, staring straight at the man before her.

"Awake?"

Xue Tianyu reached out and pinched her pert, delicate nose.

Ice Emperor did not shy away at all, instead flipping over to lie on top of Xue Tianyu.

"Tianyu, you are too amazing!"

"I feel like my body is filled with power now; that annoying aura of the Heavenly Tribulation is truly gone without a trace!"

She shook her legs excitedly, completely disregarding the infinite, exposed scenery.

Even as a fierce beast who had lived for nearly four hundred thousand years, at this moment, before this man, she was as cute and naive as a young girl who had just received a piece of candy.

A faint sound of footsteps suddenly came from outside the door.

Snow Emperor's cold, peerless voice rang out from beyond the door.

"The sun is already high, aren't you planning to get up yet?"

Hearing this, Ice Emperor didn't feel shy at all; instead, she smiled like a cat that had just stolen some cream.

"Snow Maiden is urging us."

Xue Tianyu waved his hand casually.

The thick wall of ice crystals surrounding them instantly turned into a sky full of ice powder, dissipating into the air.

"Then let's get up."

The two dressed neatly and pushed open the door.

Inside the hall of the side palace, the maids of the Skywater Team had already laid out a sumptuous breakfast across a large, round sandalwood table.

Shui Bing'er and the others were sensible enough not to linger, quietly withdrawing once the dishes were set.

Snow Emperor, dressed in white, sat upright at the table, holding a cup of steaming clear tea.

Seeing the two emerge, her gaze lingered on Ice Emperor for a moment.

With her level of insight, she could tell at a glance the immense change that had come over her best friend.

The sense of decay that had previously hindered Ice Emperor's vitality had been swept away, replaced by an incredibly surging life force.

"Your heavenly tribulation, it's broken."

There was a hint of relief in Snow Emperor's tone, along with a trace of fluctuation that was difficult to detect.

Ice Emperor rushed over directly and threw her arms around Snow Emperor's neck.

"It's all thanks to Tianyu!"

"Snow Maiden, let me tell you, the feeling of dual cultivation is simply wonderful."

"Not only can it break the heavenly tribulation, but it also makes one feel like they're in heaven."

Even though Snow Emperor had lived for nearly seven hundred thousand years, hearing such blunt words caused a faint blush to appear on her snow-white, beautiful face.

"Stop spouting nonsense."

She extended a jade hand and tapped Ice Emperor lightly on the forehead.

Xue Tianyu walked over slowly and sat down in the main seat.

"She isn't spouting nonsense."

"The Far North is bitterly cold; although you high-level soul beasts live a long time, you also miss out on many pleasures."

Xue Tianyu's gaze scanned Snow Emperor's stunning figure without restraint.

"Once I finish dealing with the spatial rift, I will help you break your seven-hundred-thousand-year heavenly tribulation just the same."

The hand holding the teacup paused slightly.

The tea in the cup rippled in a circle.

"As for the heavenly tribulation, I am in no rush."

Snow Emperor lowered her eyes, avoiding that highly aggressive gaze.

Ice Emperor, however, was relentless, leaning into Snow Emperor's ear and breathing like an orchid.

"Snow Maiden, what are you still pretending for?"

"I intentionally didn't set up a soundproofing barrier last night. You were in the side hall right next door; I don't believe you didn't hear anything."

As soon as these words were spoken, the blush on Snow Emperor's face instantly spread to her earlobes.

She had indeed been unable to sleep all night.

Although the ice crystal partitions blocked her view, those charming, bone-melting sounds had drilled into her ears without missing a single beat.

Ice Emperor picked up an exquisite pastry from the table and held it to Xue Tianyu's lips.

"Tianyu, try this. I heard from Shui Bing'er that this is a Snowflake Pastry unique to Martial Soul City."

Xue Tianyu opened his mouth to take a bite, taking the opportunity to lightly nip at Ice Emperor's slender fingers.

Ice Emperor let out a coquettish cry and collapsed softly into Xue Tianyu's arms.

"Snow Maiden, you should try some too."

Ice Emperor grabbed another piece of pastry and held it out toward Snow Emperor.

Snow Emperor shook her head.

"I have no need to consume such mundane things."

Xue Tianyu picked up a bowl of warm lotus seed soup and leaned forward slightly.

"With me, there is no 'need' or 'no need,' only whether or not I want you to eat."

He scooped up a spoonful of the crystal-clear lotus seed soup and held it directly to Snow Emperor's rosy lips.

"Open up."

The two simple words carried an absolute sense of dominance.

Snow Emperor looked at the spoon inches away, then looked into Xue Tianyu's deep, fathomless eyes.

The pride of the Ruler of the Far North simply could not manifest in the slightest before this man.

She parted her sandalwood lips slightly and took the spoonful of lotus seed soup into her mouth.

A warm, mellow sweetness spread through her mouth.

Xue Tianyu took the opportunity to wipe away a trace of soup from the corner of her lips with his thumb.

The rough texture of his fingertip brushed against her delicate lips, causing Snow Emperor's body to stiffen once more.

"Is it sweet?"

Xue Tianyu asked casually.

Snow Emperor swallowed the lotus seed soup and nodded slightly.

"Acceptable."

Ice Emperor giggled, her jade-like arms hooking around Xue Tianyu's neck.

"Tianyu, Snow Maiden is the hardest ice in the Far North to melt; you'll have to put in a bit more effort."

Xue Tianyu reached out to wrap his arm around Ice Emperor's slender waist, pulling her onto his lap.

"Everything under heaven, as long as I have my eyes on it, there is nothing that cannot be melted."

He looked toward Snow Emperor.

"Including you."

This overbearing declaration made Snow Emperor's heart tremble violently, yet she could not summon a single thought of rebuttal.

After breakfast, the three of them arrived at the open-air hot spring pool behind the palace.

Steam rose in billowing clouds, and white mist swirled about.

Ice Emperor kicked off her soft-soled embroidered shoes, her pair of jade feet, whiter than frost and snow, dipping directly into the warm spring water.

"Although this Martial Soul City is annoying, this hot spring is truly comfortable."

She scooped up a handful of water and playfully splashed it toward Snow Emperor, who was standing on the bank.

The water droplets landed on Snow Emperor's pure white skirt, instantly freezing into crystalline ice beads that rolled off.

"Bing'er, stop messing around."

Snow Emperor stepped back half a pace.

Xue Tianyu walked behind Snow Emperor, his hands resting directly on her rounded, fragrant shoulders.

Snow Emperor's delicate body shuddered, instinctively wanting to dodge, but she was held in place by those large hands.

"Since you're here, don't keep up the airs of the Ruler of the Far North."

"Bathe with me."

A trace of panic flashed in Snow Emperor's eyes.

"I'm not used to..."

"Habits are cultivated."

Xue Tianyu interrupted her directly.

He leaned close to Snow Emperor's ear, his warm breath brushing against her translucent earlobe.

"Or are you saying you want me to personally help you undress?"

Hearing this, Snow Emperor's fair cheeks were instantly dyed with a breathtaking flush.

Ice Emperor splashed the water in the pool, cheering them on repeatedly.

"Snow Maiden, come on down!"

"Tianyu's chest is so solid; it feels especially safe to lean against."

Facing Xue Tianyu's dominance and Ice Emperor's encouragement, Snow Emperor gently bit her lower lip.

She knew she was powerless to resist this man's will.

Moreover, deep in her heart, she didn't seem to reject this closeness either.

Snow Emperor raised her jade hand slightly and slowly untied the silk ribbon at her waist.

The ribbon hit the ground with a soft sound.

The pure white skirt fell to the floor like shedding snowflakes, tracing her graceful curves.

Her undergarments followed, slipping away.

The breathtaking scenery was exposed to the air.

Xue Tianyu quietly admired the perfect jade body before him.

Her skin was whiter than snow, without a single flaw.

Her long legs were straight and symmetrical, and her waist was slender enough to be encircled by a single hand.

The visual impact of seeing someone so high and mighty dragged down from their pedestal was enough to drive any man to madness.

With a soft splash, a "thud" echoed in the air.

Snow Emperor slid into the hot spring, the warm water instantly submerging her proud, graceful figure.

Only a sliver of her snow-white, fragrant shoulders remained, flickering in and out of view above the surface.

Xue Tianyu removed his outer garments and stepped into the pool after her.

The moment he entered the water, Ice Emperor coiled around him like a slippery mermaid.

"Tianyu, I want a hug!"

Xue Tianyu lifted her with one arm, letting her sit firmly upon his sturdy forearm.

Ice Emperor took the opportunity to wrap her long, shapely legs around his waist, pressing her entire body against him without a single gap.

As the water rippled, the three of them were pressed incredibly close.

Xue Tianyu reached out with his other hand, pulling Snow Emperor's willow-thin waist into his embrace.

He drew her entire body into his arms.

Snow Emperor let out a faint cry of surprise, her hands instinctively pressing against Xue Tianyu's chest.

Feeling the scorching heat radiating from his palms, her heartbeat suddenly accelerated.

"Don't move."

Xue Tianyu's tone was indifferent.

He pinched the soft flesh at Snow Emperor's waist beneath the water.

Snow Emperor's body went limp, and she leaned into his embrace.

With one in each arm, the two peerless Great Beasts of the Far North were now nestled obediently by his side.

"Those trash from Martial Soul Hall are probably still trying to figure out how to deal with me in the finals."

Xue Tianyu toyed with Snow Emperor's waterfall of white hair.

"Once the tournament ends, we will return to the Far North."

Ice Emperor planted a heavy kiss on Xue Tianyu's cheek.

"Yay!"

"By then, Tianyu will be the only emperor of the Far North."

"If those blind soul beasts dare to stand in our way, I'll freeze them all into ice shards."

Snow Emperor leaned against Xue Tianyu's chest, savoring the scent that brought her such immense peace.

"The soul beasts of the Far North have always submitted to the strong."

"With your strength, they wouldn't dare harbor any disloyal thoughts."

Xue Tianyu let out a cold laugh.

"It wouldn't matter if they did."

"Those who follow me shall prosper; those who defy me shall perish."

"The Far North needs only one voice."

The hot spring water smoothed her skin like congealed fat.

The ambiguous atmosphere gradually heated up amidst the white mist.

Ice Emperor's restless little hands wandered all over Xue Tianyu's body.

The movements beneath the water grew increasingly intense.

Caught in the middle, Snow Emperor clearly felt the aggressive changes taking place.

Her face flushed red, and she struggled, trying to rise and leave.

"You two continue... I'm going up."

Xue Tianyu tightened his arms, imprisoning her in his embrace.

"Where do you think you're going?"

He lowered his head to look into Snow Emperor's evasive eyes.

"You listened all through the night yesterday; don't you want to experience it for yourself today?"

Snow Emperor shook her head repeatedly, crystalline water droplets sliding down her hair.

"No... I can't."

"My heavenly tribulation is still ten thousand years away; it is not yet time."

This pale, feeble excuse was met with Xue Tianyu's merciless rebuttal.

"Breaking through the heavenly tribulation is just a side effect."

"Wanting you is the true purpose."

Ice Emperor leaned in, directly sealing Snow Emperor's red lips with her own.

After a brief kiss, Ice Emperor beamed like a blooming flower.

"Snow Maiden, just accept your fate."

"A woman caught in Xue Tianyu's sights will never be able to escape for the rest of her life."

Snow Emperor's heaving chest gradually began to calm.

She looked at Xue Tianyu's incredibly domineering face and, in the end, closed her eyes.

Her long eyelashes trembled slightly amidst the rising steam.

A crystalline droplet slid from the corner of her eye, tracing her exquisite cheek before landing on her collarbone.

Xue Tianyu cupped her face and pressed his lips directly onto her soft, red ones.

The overbearing demand left Snow Emperor breathless in an instant.

All her reserve and pride melted away like spring water before this man, who was powerful to the extreme.

The surface of the hot spring rippled, steam billowing into the air.

Xue Tianyu slowly released the delicate body in his arms.

Snow Emperor's cheeks were flushed crimson as she gasped for air.

Water droplets clung to her fair skin, clear and translucent, making her look like a magnificent work of art.

Those eyes, once so cold and detached, were now filled with a hazy, bewildered mist.

The pride of the Ruler of the Far North had melted away in that incredibly domineering kiss.

Xue Tianyu's thumb brushed over her luscious red lips, his movement flippant yet filled with absolute possessiveness.

"Now, do you still think that was just an excuse?"