Set Out for the Black-Corner Region!

The sun was already high in the sky.

On the soft bed, Yun Yun nestled in Xiao Ze's arms, savoring a moment of peace.

In their battle last night, both of them had given it everything they had, and Xiao Ze had rewarded her thoroughly.

Everything was understood without a word.

To put it another way:

This woman was so delicate; one thrust brought tears that lasted a good while. When she stopped crying, he thrust again. He kept at it over and over—it must have been quite a pleasure.

Xiao Ze lowered his head and gently kissed her forehead. "Yun'er, stay by my side from now on. Wherever I go, you'll go too. We'll never be apart again."

Yun Yun nodded slightly.

The battle at Misty Cloud Sect had left them both with many wounds. They had nearly crossed swords and become enemies. How could Xiao Ze feel at ease letting her fight alone again?

She would be safest by his side.

Reluctantly getting up from Yun Yun's side, Xiao Ze returned to Wutan City with Xiao Zi. This was his home, after all.

"Xiao Zi, I'll be leaving the Jia Ma Empire before long. I'm entrusting the Xiao Clan to your care."

"Take this Earth Tier Cultivation Method and battle skill. They're quite suitable for you."

Xiao Zi's face lit up with excitement. "Thank you for the reward, Master! I guarantee I'll get the job done. I won't let even a single fly sneak into the Xiao Clan!"

After making arrangements for Xiao Zi, Xiao Ze turned and went to the Xiao Clan's main hall, where he happened upon Xiao Zhan handling clan affairs.

"Father!" Xiao Ze came up and called out.

"Ze'er!" Seeing that it was his third son, Xiao Zhan stepped forward and gave him a hearty embrace.

"You nearly scared your father to death. News about Misty Cloud Sect has been flying everywhere these past few days, and it's hard to tell what's true or false. I was terrified something had happened to you." Seeing his son standing before him, Xiao Zhan was overjoyed.

"Father, your son has already become a Dou Zong. The mere Misty Cloud Sect couldn't do anything to me." Xiao Ze smiled.

Then he shared everything that had happened to him recently with his father.

As Xiao Ze recounted his experiences, Xiao Zhan felt as though he were right there beside him. He was thrilled one moment and fearful the next. The events of just a few short months were more exciting than his entire life.

"You're your father's pride." Xiao Zhan patted him on the shoulder, genuinely delighted.

Watching Xiao Zhan's tears stream down his face, Xiao Ze felt a jumble of emotions. Perhaps this was what a father's love was.

No matter how far he went or what he achieved, his father would always worry about him.

"Go see Xiao Yi Xian. When she heard you'd attacked Misty Cloud Sect, she stayed up all night worrying. She nearly went there herself to fight." Xiao Zhan continued.

"All right." Xiao Ze nodded. "I'll go find Xiao Yi Xian first."

Leaving the main hall, Xiao Ze went to the rear courtyard of the Xiao Clan. There, he found Xiao Yi Xian cultivating.

Sensing a familiar presence, Xiao Yi Xian slowly opened her eyes. In an instant, the person she had longed for day and night appeared right before her.

"Xiao Ze?" At first, Xiao Yi Xian wondered if she was seeing things.

Only when Xiao Ze came up to her and gave her a hearty embrace did she believe it.

"Xiao Yi Xian, I'm back." Xiao Ze's voice was quiet, but full of warmth.

Xiao Yi Xian could no longer hold back her emotions. She wrapped her arms tightly around him, never wanting to let go.

Their parting in the past was still vivid in her mind. If she could have another chance, she would go with him, even to the ends of the earth. She didn't want to stay home, worrying herself sick.

"So you do remember to come back. Do you know how worried I've been these past few days?" Xiao Yi Xian made a little fist and gently pounded his chest.

"It's my fault for making you worry."

As he spoke, Xiao Ze kissed her. For a moment, time seemed to stand still. Xiao Yi Xian's heart suddenly raced, and a delicate, beautiful feeling spread between them.

Gradually, their eyes grew hazy. A primal desire rising from within began to take control of their bodies.

Xiao Ze said nothing. He simply kept pressing his attack.

They stayed up all night, the sounds of passion never ceasing.

After a blazing bout of passion,

Xiao Yi Xian lay exhausted in his arms.

"Don't leave me behind again this time. I've reached Peak Dou Huang. I definitely won't hold you back." Afraid he would slip away, Xiao Yi Xian clutched him tightly.

"Peak Dou Huang?" Xiao Ze asked in surprise. "Don't worry. I came back this time planning to take you with me."

"Before, with the dangers posed by Misty Cloud Sect and Soul Hall, I was afraid something might happen to the Xiao Clan, so I didn't take you along."

"This time, I've dealt with Misty Cloud Mountain and Soul Hall. No other faction can threaten the Xiao Clan anymore, so I came home to take you with me and show you a world beyond, one far more dazzling."

Xiao Ze told her about everything he had done in the Jia Ma Empire, drawing Xiao Yi Xian's attention completely.

She had lived in Green Mountain Town since childhood, and had always harbored a vague longing for the world beyond. Now she could finally go with the man she loved. How could she not be happy?

Two days later, Xiao Ze had everything arranged.

With Xiao Zi protecting the Xiao Clan, nothing would happen to it unless a Dou Zong came after them.

Besides, Xiao Ze's name had already resounded throughout the Jia Ma Empire. Anyone who dared lay a hand on the Xiao Clan would have to be ready to die.

Soon, Xiao Ze led the two of them to the imperial capital.

After meeting the other women, each wore a different expression. Ya Fei, in particular, felt even more troubled.

First, Medusa's beauty had already made her feel threatened.

Then Yun Yun's arrival had only made that sense of danger worse.

And now there was Xiao Yi Xian, too.

Damn man, why did you need so many women?

A trace of worry appeared between Ya Fei's delicate brows.

Only after he thoroughly rewarded her that night was Ya Fei finally satisfied.

Xiao Ze found it amusing.

During this time, Xiao Ze hadn't let a single opportunity pass to play two-person games with the women.

And with his intervention, the former site of Misty Cloud Sect was brought into his Sphere of Influence, and the Xiao Tribe was established there.

Thus, the Jia Ma Empire's number one faction was born.

At the same time, Queen Medusa finished arranging things for the Snake-People Tribe and formally entered human territory.

The Snake-People made peace with the humans and became part of the Jia Ma Empire.

Once everything was in order, Xiao Ze set off with the women, leaving the Jia Ma Empire for the Black-Corner Region.

But before they left, Xiao Ze made a point of attending to Queen Medusa and Ya Fei, successfully planting his seed in both of them.

"Wait for me." Xiao Ze gazed at the two women, reluctant to part.

In truth, leaving them behind had been a decision he made only after careful consideration.

Ya Fei had become the Mittel Family's leader, so she couldn't leave with him.

As a Dou Zong, Queen Medusa could serve as the Xiao Tribe's last line of protection.

That was especially important against the neighboring empires beyond the Jia Ma Empire. Without a Dou Zong to protect them, he wouldn't feel at ease.

The next day, Xiao Ze took only Xiao Yi Xian, Yun Yun, and Qing Lin with him.

Their destination was the Black-Corner Region.

There, Xun Er was waiting—the woman he had longed for day and night.

If she finds out I've already become a Dou Zong, she'll be so happy. Xiao Ze was filled with anticipation.