One afternoon in March of the year 3953 of the Great Tang Calendar, Liu Changxu emerged from the Seclusion Chamber after consolidating his integrated body middle stage cultivation.
"Congratulations on your tremendous progress, husband!"
Upon seeing her husband emerge, Zhao Qi'er swept into his arms like a fragrant breeze and said with a radiant smile:
Holding his wife's sweet-smelling body, Liu Changxu felt his heart stir. It had been so long since he had shared any intimacy with his wives that he ravished her tender, cherry-red lips with a frenzy of kisses, leaving Zhao Qi'er breathless.
"Husband! You're hurting me!"
Zhao Qi'er protested coyly, panting:
Just then, Murong Yuyao, Chen Yufei, Jiang Xuefeng, Yang Qingxue, Liu Qingying, Su Jinxiu, Li Zhenxin, Lian'er, and Dongxue hurried over as well.
Seeing all her sisters arrive, Zhao Qi'er quickly wriggled out of her husband's embrace, her delicate, fair face flushed crimson!
"Congratulations on your tremendous progress, husband!"
"You've all done quite well yourselves! Your cultivation has improved considerably over these years!"
Chuckling, Liu Changxu stepped forward to embrace and kiss each of them, leaving Murong Yuyao and the others blushing with embarrassment!
After sharing some affection with his wives, Liu Changxu asked:
"Has everything been all right with the Sect and the Lineage during my seclusion?"
"Husband, both the Lineage and the Sect have been peaceful during your seclusion. The Demon Race has been stirring restlessly, though. Who knows when they'll cause trouble!"
"Oh? What does my father-in-law think?"
Liu Changxu turned to Zhao Qi'er beside him and asked:
"Father sent word earlier that we should keep a close eye on the Giant Race to guard against a surprise attack. They'll handle the Demon Race themselves!"
Zhao Qi'er said:
"Very well. Tell Father that I'm here at Azure Dragon Ridge, so he can