Yin-Yang Great Demon Life-Cultivation Method!

Of course—

If the host doesn't want to waste this little beauty!

Heh heh heh...

The system will grant the host an evil cultivation art, the "Yin-Yang Great Demon Life-Cultivation Method." Through dual cultivation, this method can copy or seize all of the target's talents, constitution, divine abilities, insights, and other attributes! The only side effect is that the other person's soul will be permanently imprinted with your mark, and from then on, she will obey only you!

Tsk, tsk, tsk... She'll obey only him? And that's a side effect?

How could that possibly be a side effect?

Xiao Yan's mouth twitched.

But—

Xiao Xun'er was still underage!

This system really did go out of its way to stir up trouble every single day.

Afterward,

Xiao Yan examined the effects of the evil cultivation art, only to discover that it wasn't at all what he'd imagined. The so-called dual cultivation didn't require them to do that sort of thing. Instead, they could cultivate together through a melding of their souls.

"If that's the case, then it's not out of the question!"

Xiao Yan's thoughts stirred. He looked down at Xiao Xun'er in his arms, already having made up his mind.

"Xun'er."

He spoke softly.

"Hmm?"

Xiao Xun'er looked up, her cheeks still faintly flushed, her eyes full of tenderness.

Xiao Yan considered his words for a moment, then said slowly,

"Would you like to... get rid of the symptoms caused by the Heavenly Flame inside you for good?"

Xiao Xun'er froze slightly.

Symptoms?

She knew exactly what Xiao Yan meant.

The Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame.

The fearsome flame ranked fourth on the Heavenly Flame Ranking had dwelled within her since birth.

Though the Heavenly Flame had granted her great power, it had also placed an enormous burden on her.

Whenever its power grew unstable, she had to endure the agony of its backlash.

It felt as though flames were burning all her internal organs. The pain was unbearable.

If she hadn't possessed the Ancient Clan's Divine Grade Bloodline, and if the elders of her clan hadn't suppressed the flame with secret arts, she would likely have been killed by its backlash long ago.

"Brother Xiao Yan..."

Xiao Xun'er bit her lip, a complicated look flashing in her eyes.

"You... already knew?"

Xiao Yan nodded.

"The Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame, ranked fourth on the Heavenly Flame Ranking."

His voice was calm, yet Xiao Xun'er's delicate body trembled slightly.

"Though the Heavenly Flame inside you has given you great power, it's also constantly eroding your body."

"If you don't deal with it, it'll inevitably become a fatal danger to you someday."

Xiao Yan lied without so much as a blush.

In truth, once Xiao Xun'er's bloodline fully awakened, she would gain perfect control over the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame. There would be no danger at all.

But Xiao Xun'er... didn't know that yet.

Besides, the elders of her clan had previously told her that with her current cultivation, she couldn't fully control the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame.

If she still hadn't completely refined the Heavenly Flame by the time she came of age, it would turn on its master, with unimaginable consequences.

That was one of the reasons the Ancient Clan had been searching for a solution.

"Brother Xiao Yan, do you have a way to help me?"

Xiao Xun'er looked up, her eyes filled with hope.

Xiao Yan smiled faintly.

"One of my cultivation arts can fuse with the Heavenly Flames of this world."

"If you can hand the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame over to me and let me refine and absorb it, the danger inside you will naturally be eliminated."

Xiao Xun'er blinked.

"But... that Heavenly Flame is connected to Xun'er's bloodline. If you forcefully separate it..."

"I won't forcefully separate it."

"And you won't lose the Heavenly Flame. You'll be able to completely fuse with it, and it'll bring you enormous benefits."

Xiao Yan interrupted her, coaxing her along.

Then he quickly put on a troubled expression.

"It's just that this requires an extremely special method!"

"If you're unwilling, Xun'er, I won't force you..."

Hearing this,

Xiao Xun'er grew curious. "Hmm? What method?"

"If it can help Brother Xiao Yan and resolve the danger posed by my Heavenly Flame, why wouldn't I do it?"

Looking at the curious girl before him,

Xiao Yan couldn't help feeling a little guilty about tricking her.

But he quickly cast those thoughts aside.

Now that he'd transmigrated into the world of Battle Through the Heavens, he'd better claim Xiao Xun'er for himself before worrying about anything else.

Was he supposed to just stand by and watch Xiao Xun'er laughing and chatting in someone else's arms?

If she was going to belong to him sooner or later, what was there to hesitate about?

And so—

Xiao Yan leaned close to Xiao Xun'er's ear and began whispering softly.

Before long,

Xiao Xun'er's pretty face had turned crimson.

"Brother Xiao Yan..."

"You—"

"You're so bad... How could you do that!"

But,

she still nodded, her eyes full of joy, and said softly, "But... if it can really help you, then Xun'er will give the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame to Brother Xiao Yan!"

Ding—

The host used his silver tongue to successfully persuade the Daughter of Luck, Xiao Xun'er, to willingly offer up the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame! This act not only eliminated the danger she faced, but also won the host a Heavenly Flame!

One stone, two birds! What a clever move!

The heaven's favored protagonist's luck value -5000!

The host's luck value +5000!

Gained Super Villain Points +20000!

Heh heh heh... The host has taken another big step toward stealing the heaven's favored protagonist's girl!

Xiao Yan's lips curved slightly upward.

Twenty thousand points?

Not bad, not bad.

But—

He looked down at the trusting gaze of the girl in his arms, and a warmth suddenly welled up in his heart.

This girl really was completely defenseless around him.

"Xun'er."

He spoke softly.

"Hmm?"

"Thank you."

Xiao Xun'er was slightly taken aback, then smiled brightly, like spring sunshine.

"Brother Xiao Yan doesn't need to thank Xun'er."

"Because—"

She buried her face in Xiao Yan's chest, her voice gentle.

"Everything Xun'er has belongs to Brother Xiao Yan."

Xiao Yan's heart stirred, and he unconsciously tightened his arms around her.

Sunlight spilled through the leaves, bathing them in a warm glow.

At that moment—

It seemed as though the whole world held only the two of them.

After a long while, Xiao Xun'er finally lifted her head from Xiao Yan's chest, her cheeks still faintly flushed.

"Brother Xiao Yan, then... when should we begin?"

Her voice was gentle, yet carried an unmistakable note of anticipation.

Xiao Yan glanced at the sky and considered for a moment.

"Right now."

He knew that the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame inside Xiao Xun'er was powerful, but with his current cultivation and the wonders of the "Yin-Yang Great Demon Life-Cultivation Method," there shouldn't be any major problems.

Besides—

He didn't want the girl to suffer the pain of the Heavenly Flame's backlash anymore.

"Xun'er, wait here for me a moment."

As soon as Xiao Yan finished speaking, he stood up.

With a thought—

Whoosh!

The Ten Thousand Soul Banner materialized out of thin air. Strands of black mist billowed out, instantly shrouding the entire pavilion.

Space sealed!

Auras concealed!

This was another ability of the Ten Thousand Soul Banner. It could use the power of the vengeful souls within it to prevent any aura from leaking out and block all outside perception.

Even a Dou Zun couldn't sense a thing.

After finishing all this, Xiao Yan sat down cross-legged again, facing Xiao Xun'er.

Their eyes met.

Xiao Xun'er's gaze was as clear as water, reflecting his face. Her eyes were filled with trust and affection.