As Yan Lingji took several Awakening Stones from the Storage Soul Tool and set them before the two women.
"Come, put your hands on them and feel the power within you."
Snow Maiden and Tide Enchantress exchanged a glance, then each placed a hand on an Awakening Stone.
In an instant, brilliant light burst forth.
Before Snow Maiden, a snow-white Jade Flute emerged from thin air and slowly settled into her hand.
The flute was as lustrous as jade, faint green patterns flowing across it like surging tides. It carried a cool, otherworldly aura.
Before Tide Enchantress, a purple butterfly danced gracefully.
Its wings were as thin as gauze, shimmering with a dreamy violet light. Each beat scattered delicate scales,
along with a faint, exotic fragrance that left the mind hazy.
"This is... our Martial Souls?"
Snow Maiden lowered her head and looked at the snow-white Jade Flute that had appeared in her palm.
The flute was gleaming white all over, faint green patterns flowing across it like surging tides.
As she held it, a cool sensation seeped from her fingertips into her meridians, clearing her mind.
The information transmitted by the Jade Flute let her understand its abilities at once—mental attacks and sonic illusions.
Its notes could damage the soul, create illusions, and control groups of enemies.
"It suits me perfectly." Snow Maiden cradled the flute, the corners of her lips lifting slightly.
"Dream Illusion Butterfly... mental control, woven illusions, and soporific scales."
Feeling the information her Martial Soul conveyed, Tide Enchantress curved her red lips in a satisfied smile. "What an interesting Martial Soul."
"They're both top-tier Martial Souls." Yan Lingji nodded and took a crystal ball from the Storage Soul Tool. "Come, let's test your Innate Soul Power."
Snow Maiden placed a hand on the crystal ball. Pure, crystalline white light instantly filled it, without a trace of impurity.
"Innate Full Soul Power."
Tide Enchantress placed her hand on it as well, and the crystal ball once again shone with dazzling light.
"Innate Full Soul Power, too." Yan Lingji put away the crystal ball. "As expected, having a foundation of internal cultivation makes all the difference."
Her gaze swept over the two women, and she paused to consider. "Snow Maiden, your internal cultivation... is at the middle stage of the acquired realm,
which is equivalent to a forty-fifth-level Soul Ancestor in this world.
"Tide Enchantress, you're at the late stage of the innate realm, equivalent to a fifty-eighth-level Soul King."
Snow Maiden nodded slightly.
Level forty-five wasn't high, but it wasn't low either.
She had cultivated for many years at Feixue Pavilion in Zhao State. Her internal cultivation had made some progress, but she still had a way to go.
Tide Enchantress, meanwhile, smiled with satisfaction.
She had cultivated day and night, building up deep reserves of internal energy. Now that she had come to this world, she felt like a fish in water.
"Still... could you give me a change of clothes?"
Once her excitement had passed, Snow Maiden finally noticed how chilly she felt.
She couldn't help folding her arms across her chest. Her silvery-white hair fell over half her face, and her eyes brimmed with embarrassment.
The black bikini clung tightly to her skin,
leaving her snow-white shoulders, collarbones, and much of her waist exposed. She felt completely ill at ease.
"What's there to be embarrassed about?" Yan Lingji giggled, reaching over to poke Snow Maiden in the chest.
"There's only us sisters here. It's not like there are any stinking men around. Besides, little sister's quite well-developed here~"
Snow Maiden hopped back two steps, her chest bouncing lightly with the movement.
"You—"
She glared at Yan Lingji in mortified anger, her face burning red, yet she couldn't find a word to refute her.
Yan Lingji watched her with a mischievous smile, her nine snow-white fox tails swaying behind her like a cat that had just stolen a fish.
Just then, the black bikini on Snow Maiden began to ripple.
Black Venom tissue spread across the surface of her skin, quickly covering her entire body—
her shoulders, arms, waist, and legs...
A blue-and-white dress slowly took shape, wrapping around her graceful figure.
Its hem fell to her ankles, and a sash at her waist accentuated her slender figure.
Snowflake patterns decorated the cuffs, lending her an elegant, dignified, and ethereal look.
Snow Maiden looked down at herself and breathed a sigh of relief.
"Finally... I'm not cold anymore."
Tide Enchantress looked at Snow Maiden's new clothes, then glanced down at the black bikini across her own chest. She stroked it, and her proud curves trembled slightly.
"Well then, my master, shouldn't you get your servant a set of clothes, too?"
She raised her eyes toward the empty air, her voice soft and seductive.
Jiang Ce didn't answer, but the black bikini on Tide Enchantress changed color in an instant.
A black office outfit appeared: a fitted skirt, sheer black stockings, and high heels. Its slightly open neckline accentuated her mature, capable air.
Tide Enchantress lowered her head and looked. "This is..."
Before she could finish, the office outfit changed again.
A school swimsuit.
The one-piece clung tightly to her body, exaggerating her curves even more and leaving much of her fair skin exposed.
"Hmm?"
Before she could react, the clothes changed again.
A flight attendant uniform.
A short blue skirt, a white shirt, and a little scarf knotted at her neck—dignified, with a hint of allure.
Next—
A policewoman's uniform.
A short black skirt, a white shirt, a belt at her waist, and a cocked hat. It was dashing, with a hint of playfulness.
A teacher's outfit.
A white shirt, a long black skirt, and gold-rimmed glasses. It was refined and elegant.
A nurse's uniform.
A short pink skirt, a white apron, and a crooked nurse's cap—sweet, with a hint of bewitching allure.
Tide Enchantress lowered her head and watched her clothes change again and again, her eyes filled with curiosity.
These outfits...
She had never seen such exquisite designs. Every set was tailored to fit, displaying a woman's figure to its fullest.
"These clothes... are certainly novel." She tugged at her hem, the corners of her lips curling up.
"Master, these designs don't seem like anything this world could have."
Jiang Ce didn't reply, but Tide Enchantress could feel the Venom tissue around her body tighten slightly, as if answering her.
"Master, master, I want to change too!"
Watching Tide Enchantress's clothes change one after another, Yan Lingji's eyes lit up, and she called out like a little girl.
The black-and-red dress she wore changed in an instant.
A bunny-girl outfit.
No—she was a fox girl.
A tight black outfit hugged her voluptuous figure, with a wide cutout over her chest that left glimpses of her snowy skin.
A slit at her waist revealed her slender figure.
Nine snow-white fox tails poked through the openings, swaying gently.
The fox ears atop her head twitched, and a little black bow tie circled her neck.
She twisted her waist, and her fox tails swayed with her. Her seductive aura was so thick it practically spilled into the air.
"Master, do I look good in this?"
Yan Lingji turned around, her nine fox tails drawing a graceful arc through the air as her full breasts swayed lightly with the movement.
Snow Maiden watched the scene, her face turning red again.
Her gaze fell on Yan Lingji despite herself,
taking in her enchanting curves and flirtatious manner. For some reason, her heart beat a little faster.
This woman...
How could she be so bewitching?
Na'er huddled beside the throne, her pink eyes wide and her small mouth slightly open.
"Sister Lingji... is so pretty..."
She murmured to herself, her cheeks turning pink.
Xiaomeng stood to one side, holding the Qiuli Sword, her expression impassive.
But her gaze lingered on Yan Lingji for a moment before darting away, the tips of her ears turning faintly red.
Tide Enchantress looked at Yan Lingji's outfit and arched a brow.
"...You really are a fox spirit."
She chuckled, her voice teasing, but also tinged with approval.
"Don't tease me, big sister." Yan Lingji swayed over to Tide Enchantress and pinched her chin. "Your outfit isn't bad either, little sister~"
Tide Enchantress turned her head away, the corners of her lips curling up.
"Big sister, your tail's brushing against me."
"Is it?"
Yan Lingji looked down. Sure enough, one of her fox tails was wrapped around Tide Enchantress's waist,
its fluffy tip lightly sweeping along her side.
"Oh my, this little thing won't behave~"
Yan Lingji laughed and pulled her tail back, then turned and walked to the throne, reclining lazily against it.
Her nine fox tails spread behind her, making her look like the Calamity Enchantress herself.
"My sisters."
She raised her eyes, her peach-blossom gaze carrying a hint of languor and seduction.
"From now on, we're family."
"This world is vast, much bigger than the world you came from."
"Here, we can live a hundred, even a thousand times better than before."
"Of course—"
She smiled.
"That's only if you listen to Master."
Snow Maiden cradled her flute and said nothing.
Tide Enchantress had changed into a long purple dress. Her dark hair fell loose over her shoulders,
and she reclined lazily against the other side of the throne, red lips curved in a smile, but didn't respond.
Na'er obediently nodded.
Xiaomeng held the Qiuli Sword, still expressionless.
The hall fell quiet for a moment.
Jiang Ce's voice rang out.
"All right, now that you've changed, it's time to talk business."
"You've just awakened your Martial Souls. You'll need time to adjust to them and train."
"Get a good night's rest. Training starts tomorrow."
"Yes, Master."
Yan Lingji was the first to answer.
Tide Enchantress nodded slightly.
Snow Maiden cradled her flute and said softly, "...Yes."
Na'er blinked. "Does Na'er have to train too?"
"What do you think?"
Jiang Ce's voice held a hint of amusement.
Na'er drew in her neck. "...Oh."
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