Extreme North City had not yet fully awakened in the predawn hours. Outside the window, the sky was still a shade between gray-blue and dark indigo, and even the snow's reflected light seemed muted.
Gu Linyuan slowly finished his cultivation. The Soul Power that had circulated through his body all night receded like a tide into his dantian, leaving behind a warm lingering sensation deep within his meridians.
He opened his eyes. A faint violet gleam flashed through them before they returned to their usual calm.
"Not bad."
"At this rate, in less than another month, I'll be able to break through to level fifty completely."
"This month will be just right for resting and exploring around here."
He murmured to himself.
A month was not long for Gu Linyuan.
After staying in Heaven Dou City for so long, it was good to come out and wander.
A beauty of sixteen, soft as cream, could slay an ordinary man with the sword at her waist.
Even Gu Linyuan was finding it a little too much to bear.
There was a reason he had set out early before breaking through level fifty.
Though a tender haven was wonderful, indulging in it day after day would inevitably become tiresome.
No wonder so many men with beautiful wives in his previous life would rather work overtime until late before going home.
Men needed their private time too.
But in Heaven Dou City, aside from cultivation, all his time had to be reserved for those women.
Perhaps that was the only downside of having too many confidantes.
Creak.
The door was gently pushed open.
Ye Lingling entered carrying a wooden basin. A folded towel lay over its rim, and thin white steam rose from the hot water.
Seeing that Gu Linyuan was already