The Witch of the Evernight! Itila!

"Fairy Miaoyin! Fairy Miaoyin! Fairy Miaoyin!"

"Bastard! I'm Yuyin!"

"Oh—"

"Fairy Yuyin! Fairy Yuyin! Fairy Yuyin!"

"???"

"Ha—finally, it's over."

Bai Xuan let out a long breath and slumped beside the bed, wiping the sweat from his brow.

Today's dual cultivation was finally complete. There had been a few bumps along the way, but the result was satisfying enough.

For instance—

Luo Yuyin had passed out again.

It had only been a little over twenty times. She really was a useless Fairy.

Still, she had made some progress since yesterday.

That deserved some encouragement!

Bai Xuan turned his gaze to the other side.

Luo Miaoyin sat upright on the jade bed, quietly refining the Life Essence she had just received. A snow-white lotus hovered before her chest, its bud still closed. Clearly, it needed more vitality.

As the Life Essence flowed into it, a soft sheen gradually spread across its petals. It was slowly evolving toward the Life Lotus's complete form, ready to bloom.

"After today, two more to go—"

Bai Xuan murmured to himself, then lowered his gaze.

He felt excellent right now. Was it because he was in the Cloudglow Illusion Realm?

Or had he really grown stronger?

Perhaps he could test himself against that little Succubus Xilin tonight.

Just as Bai Xuan leaned against the headboard to enjoy a moment of peace, Itila's voice suddenly sounded in his ear. "Are you... human?"

"???"

Bai Xuan froze, then caught on. "Your Holiness finally remembered you can talk to me? Why haven't I heard a peep from you these past few days?"

"I was gathering Divine Power for the final battle with the Witch of the Evernight. Naturally, I had no time for you. But while I was away, you—" Itila's voice cooled, her reproach unmistakable.

"Ahem. I've had