A Tender Haven from Xun Er!

Xiao Ze was stumped. Right, why couldn't the two of them get along peacefully?

Ever since he'd brought Xiao Yi Xian home as his wife, he'd deliberately avoided Xun Er. He didn't want the two of them to come to blows over him, and he'd planned to make it up to her later.

But if he really did that, he'd break Xun Er's heart.

These past two days, Xun Er had grown visibly haggard, while he'd been playing little two-person games with Xiao Yi Xian, without a care for her feelings.

Xiao Ze, you're the worst.

"Xiao Yi Xian, thank you." Xiao Ze gave her a gentle kiss, then got to his feet. He was going to apologize to Xun Er.

She could hit him or scold him; he'd take whatever she dished out.

"You really are a blockhead." Xiao Yi Xian sighed helplessly.

"Elder Ling, why don't we go back to the Ancient Clan?"

In the back courtyard of the Xiao Clan, Xun Er sat alone halfway up the hill, bored out of her mind.

Ever since Xiao Ze married Xiao Yi Xian, he hadn't said more than a couple of words to her. She might as well have been invisible in the Xiao Clan.

Especially after Xiao Ze reached Dou Emperor strength, everyone in the family had him on their minds. Where did that leave her?

Rather than suffer here, she might as well go back sooner and put an end to this longing.

At her words, Ling Ying's old face immediately darkened. "But, miss, we're here on a mission. If we go back just like this, I'm afraid the clan leader won't be easy to answer to."

"Elder Ling, do you think you could beat Brother Xiao Ze with your strength?" Xun Er couldn't help asking.

"Uh..." Ling Ying looked as if she'd hit a sore spot. "Miss, I think it's time for us to go back."

If he was going to be outclassed by a junior, there was no point staying in the Xiao Clan.

As the two discussed how to return home, a figure hurtled toward them at tremendous speed.

"Miss, someone's coming. This subordinate will take his leave." Feeling the newcomer's aura, Ling Ying didn't dare delay. He vanished at once, leaving behind only a fading blur.

In a panic, Xun Er wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.

"Xun Er." After landing, Xiao Ze saw her sitting alone, and guilt welled up inside him.

"What are you doing here? Why aren't you off playing with your Xiao Yi Xian?" Xun Er was clearly sulking.

"Xun Er, I was wrong. I want to apologize. These past two days, I've been so busy looking after Xiao Yi Xian that I've treated you coldly. I'm truly sorry." Xiao Ze came over and apologized sincerely.

"If you're still upset, you can beat me up. I'll let you do whatever you want."

At the end, Xiao Ze made sure to look properly ready to accept his punishment.

He'd mishandled this. Whatever she decided to do, he'd accept it.

At that, Xun Er smiled. "At least you've still got a conscience."

She'd thought her Brother Xiao Ze had forgotten her, but now it seemed he hadn't left her behind after all.

Seeing that Xun Er's anger had faded, Xiao Ze excitedly gathered her into his arms.

Feeling her softness against him, Xiao Ze apologized. "Xun Er, no matter what happens from now on, I won't leave you."

Xun Er nestled in his arms and nodded lightly.

If she could stay by Brother Xiao Ze's side, why go back to the Ancient Clan? The Xiao Clan was nice enough.

Ling Ying had been hiding nearby the whole time, watching the scene unfold. He couldn't help sighing.

"Miss, miss, didn't we just agree to return to the Ancient Clan? What's this, then?"

But before he could watch for two more seconds, a terrifying pressure enveloped him. The space around him seemed to freeze.

"A Dou Zong powerhouse!"

Ling Ying's face turned ashen. This might was already at the level of a Dou Zong!

No, it seemed just a little short...

Even so, it would take at least a day and a night to break free.

When he looked toward his young lady, his expression suddenly stiffened. Somehow, Xiao Ze had already scooped her up in both arms.

Then he quickly disappeared from view.

"Miss!" Ling Ying's eyes nearly bulged from their sockets.

If the Xiao Clan's Third Young Master forced himself on his young lady, Ling Ying, as her guard, would be wholly responsible.

If the clan leader found out, he'd probably slap Ling Ying into dust.

"Damn you, Xiao Ze! If you dare lay a hand on my young lady, I, Ling Ying, will be your sworn enemy!"

"Xun Er, will you marry me?" In Xun Er's bedchamber, the two immediately tumbled together, their breathing growing heavy.

As for Ling Ying, let him stand out on the hill and cool off. How could they let a third person watch their little two-person game?

"I will."

Looking at the handsome man before her, Xun Er was more than willing.

She hadn't wanted to break through that last barrier before because she'd worried about the Divine Grade Bloodline.

But now, if she still didn't say yes, someone else would carry Brother Xiao Ze off, pot and all.

Heaven had already given her one chance. This time, she had to seize it, no matter what.

The instant Xun Er agreed, the system's voice quietly rang out in Xiao Ze's mind.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, on marrying the SSS-grade Xun Er. Marriage reward distribution initiated...]

[Ding! Marriage reward issued: Earth-tier Low-grade Dou Technique: Three Thousand Lightning Movement!]

[Ding! Marriage dowry issued: Divine Grade Bloodline (purified version)!]

"Xun Er, don't worry. You won't regret being with me."

Xiao Ze murmured, then leaned in and kissed her.

Xun Er's face flushed slightly, but she didn't refuse.

Their feelings quickly grew more intense, and Xiao Ze's hands began to roam over her, taking whatever they pleased.

While Xiao Ze was lost in his tender haven, Ling Ying spent the whole night getting battered by the cold wind.

By the time the sun rose the next morning, the restraints around him finally began to loosen.

His spirits lifted at once. He unleashed the full power of his Dou Emperor cultivation, broke through the obstruction, then shot off like a streak of light toward the room where his young lady was staying.

But dawn had come, and the rice had already been cooked.

In this tender haven, Xiao Ze lay in Xun Er's arms, his face full of contentment as he savored a brief moment of peace.

He had to admit, Xun Er was the gentlest girl he'd ever met. After a night of swaying, he couldn't get enough.

Xun Er's pretty face glowed with a rosy sheen, like a ripe cherry, so delicate and tempting that he couldn't help wanting to look at her a little longer.

"Xun Er, even though you've given yourself to me, don't worry about your Divine Grade Bloodline. You can cultivate without fear."

She'd given herself to him for the first time. Xiao Ze would never mistreat the women at his side.

The Divine Grade Bloodline was Xun Er's greatest asset. How could he bear to take it from her?

Fortunately, given the system's usual ways, it had perfectly made up for that shortcoming.

"Really?" Xun Er looked slightly dazed.

Before giving herself to him, she'd already decided that she didn't need the Divine Grade Bloodline after all. She hadn't expected Brother Xiao Ze to be able to restore it for her.

"As my woman, how could I bear to let you lose the Divine Grade Bloodline you're so proud of?" Xiao Ze said with a faint smile.

"It's getting late. Ling Ying will be back soon, so I'd better get going."

After tidying himself up, Xiao Ze left Xun Er's room.

He'd barely left when Ling Ying arrived in front of Xun Er.

"Miss!" Ling Ying couldn't believe his eyes.

They hadn't managed to get the Tuoshe Ancient Jade, and now they'd lost the girl too. What did you call that?

Losing both the wife and the army!

"Elder Ling, I'm fine. And don't worry about my Divine Grade Bloodline; it hasn't been damaged."

"As for my father, I'll explain things to him myself."