What Exactly Did We Do Last Night?

After transmitting his internal energy to Zhong Xiaokui, Zhu Youning could finally begin re-cultivating the Wedding Dress Divine Art.

Naturally, he could clearly sense the shift in Zhong Xiaokui's attitude toward him.

She was far more respectful than before!

After all, experts at the Great Heavenly Rank were few and far between across the entire world. Yet, Zhu Youning had single-handedly propelled her from the Mid-Heaven Realm to the Great Heavenly Rank; such a favor was akin to a rebirth, as if he were her second parent!

Zhong Xiaokui was not the type to be ungrateful, so naturally, she treated Zhu Youning with even greater reverence.

This, quite naturally, left Zhu Youning very satisfied.

The reason he had transferred his internal energy from the Wedding Dress Divine Art to Zhong Xiaokui was twofold: on one hand, the power he had cultivated truly needed to be transferred to someone else, or he would be unable to progress any further; on the other hand, it was to win Zhong Xiaokui over.

Zhu Youning knew that Zhong Xiaokui was technically loyal to the Ghost King, Zhu Youwen, but she was not blindly devoted to him—she was entirely capable of being swayed.

The world is driven by profit; people come and go for the sake of gain.

Although Zhong Xiaokui was a subordinate of the Ghost King, what could Zhu Youwen actually give her?

Nothing at all!

As for himself, he had only just met Zhong Xiaokui, yet he had already gifted her decades of refined internal energy. When compared, the disparity became immediately apparent.

Of course, although Zhu Youning had given away the internal energy cultivated through the Wedding Dress Divine Art, he had not gained nothing in return.

At the very least, he could now restart his cultivation of the Wedding Dress Divine Art.

Furthermore, his personal status panel had also changed.

[Zhu Youning]

[Realm: Great Heavenly Rank]

[Martial Arts: Tiger Roar Art, Dragon-Snake Spear Technique, Calm Heart Technique, Cold Heart Art, Nine Yin: Healing Chapter, Northern Dark Divine Art, Qi Scripture, Wedding Dress Divine Art, Yin Yang Fusion Art, Breath Concealment Technique]

[Currently Auto-Cultivating: Northern Dark Divine Art, Qi Scripture, Wedding Dress Divine Art, Yin Yang Fusion Art]

[Qi Scripture: One of the most profound internal arts in the Central Plains; it can cleanse the meridians of the entire body. It not only has the miraculous effect of nourishing the essence and solidifying the foundation but also allows for the external projection of Qi. Traits: Tendon-Changing and Bone-Forging, External Projection of True Qi]

[Tiger Roar Art: An internal art synthesized from the essence of various Central Plains sects; the energy is fierce and powerful. Trait: Fierce True Qi]

[Dragon-Snake Spear Technique: A spear technique developed by Zhu Youning based on battlefield drills; the moves are sharp and swift. Trait: Swiftness]

[Cold Heart Art: A relatively basic technique that cultivates cold-natured True Qi; can be used in conjunction with the Yin Yang Fusion Art. Trait: None]

[Calm Heart Technique: Based on meditation, it controls the flow of True Qi through breath regulation. It is the foundation for practicing more advanced internal arts and has the effect of regulating breath and body. Trait: None]

[Nine Yin: Healing Chapter: The healing section of the Nine Yin Manual, highly beneficial for recovering from internal injuries. Trait: None]

[Northern Dark Divine Art: The supreme martial art of the Xiaoyao Sect. Once mastered, every acupuncture point on the body can absorb the internal energy of others and convert it into Northern Dark True Qi. Traits: True Qi Reversal, Constant Readiness]

[Wedding Dress Divine Art: The Zen sect of the martial world, the Wedding Dress Divine Art! This martial art is the signature divine skill of the Iron-Blooded Banner Sect. Created by the Yun and Tie families, it contains the power of heavenly thunder and earthly fire, allowing it to sweep across thousands of troops. Traits: Mysterious Origin Heavenly Stellar Earthly Fiend Qi, Indestructible Diamond, As-You-Wish Realm, Break Then Establish]

[Yin Yang Fusion Art: Excellent when used in conjunction with internal martial arts; it has the effect of harmonizing various types of True Qi. Traits: Constant Readiness, Yin Yang Harmony]

[Breath Concealment Technique: A special technique that can, to a certain extent, conceal one's internal breath. Trait: None]

[Talents: Battle-Hardened, Born Savage, Pure Internal Strength]

[Current Status: Full Stamina]

[Items: Cold Steel Sword*12, Cold Steel Spear*12, Horse-Chopping Saber*8, Ring-Pommel Saber*5, Ghost-Head Saber*4, Liang State Standard Armor*24, Green Mandala Flower*3, Jade Bee Honey Syrup*15, Tiger Bone*21, Bear Gallbladder*4, Schisandra*13, Velvet Antler*18, Bird's Nest*23, Polygonum Multiflorum*14, Lingzhi Mushroom*13, Trogopterus Dung*]

[Current Cultivation Wave Count: 212]

The next day.

Inside the spacious carriage, Miaocheng Tian and Xuanjing Tian clearly sensed the change in Zhong Xiaokui.

Upon closer observation, they noticed that Zhong Xiaokui's skin was more delicate and smooth, and she seemed more spirited than before, giving off an even more unfathomable aura.

This left Miaocheng Tian and Xuanjing Tian quite astonished.

How could she have transformed like this after spending just one night with Zhu Youning?

What exactly did Zhong Xiaokui and Zhu Youning do in that room?

If they had done that kind of thing, Zhong Xiaokui should have been exhausted the next day; after all, both of them had experienced Zhu Youning's strength and endurance.

This wasn't right! Something was very wrong!

"Lady Zhong, you seem a bit different compared to yesterday."

Miaocheng Tian tentatively asked Zhong Xiaokui, only to be met with a cold shoulder.

Zhong Xiaokui remained icy, her words sharp: "There is nothing 'different' about me. I would, however, like to remind Miss Miao'er: do not ask what should not be asked, and do not say what should not be said."

"Lady Zhong, you really know how to joke."

Miaocheng Tian chuckled lightly. "Since you've said so, I won't ask. However, I would like to know what exactly I said that I shouldn't have?"

"You know perfectly well in your heart."

Zhong Xiaokui was, of course, referring to the fact that Miaocheng Tian had lied to her the previous day.

She had already asked Zhu Youning about it last night.

When Zhu Youning had given Miaocheng Tian instructions in his room, he had clearly stated that he wanted Zhong Xiaokui to come in to discuss martial arts. Yet, after Miaocheng Tian came out, she told her that Zhu Youning's intention was for her to attend to him in bed.

This matter left Zhong Xiaokui feeling incredibly embarrassed for quite a while.

Seeing Zhong Xiaokui's reaction, Miaocheng Tian roughly guessed what she was referring to and immediately apologized, though a teasing glint remained in her expression.

"Forgive me, Lady Zhong. I misinterpreted the Prince's meaning. After all, when the Prince is with us, he sometimes refers to that sort of thing as sparring."

Zhong Xiaokui said coldly, "You are not at fault. As long as you don't harbor any crooked schemes against the Prince, I will turn a blind eye. But if you do anything to betray the Prince, I will not let you off."

Hearing this, Miaocheng Tian and Xuanjing Tian exchanged a glance, both seeing the shock and suspicion in each other's eyes.

It had only been one night; how had this Zhong Xiaokui become even more loyal?

What kind of medicine had this Zhu Youning fed her?

Or could it be that he had already conquered her?

Xuanjing Tian couldn't help but ask, "Lady Zhong, could it be that last night you really..."

"Really what?"

"Nothing."

In the end, Xuanjing Tian couldn't bring herself to say it; after all, that sort of thing was truly too shameful to speak of.

Just then, Zhu Youning finally boarded the carriage.

As soon as he entered, he sensed that the atmosphere between the two was somewhat strange. But the moment he stepped inside, this odd atmosphere slowly dissipated.

It was obvious; one was from the Xuanming Cult, and the other was from the Huan Yin Workshop. It was normal for them to be at odds.

But what did that have to do with Zhu Youning?

He sat down in the carriage and prepared to enjoy his life.