Giving Demon Spirits

Xiao Tianhao finished fusing with his Demon Spirit and felt the powerful energy surging through his Soul Sea.

After resting briefly, he connected his consciousness to the Profound Space Pearl and returned to the Modern World. He spent half a day sorting out the documents that had piled up at his company and arranging the matters awaiting his attention, then came back again.

Xiao Tianhao headed straight for the Winged Dragon Family. Seeing that it was him, the guards let him through with practiced ease.

Passing through the front courtyard, he spotted Xiao Ning'er cultivating in her own courtyard from afar. Lightning flowed around her, flickering with a lively grace.

"Ning'er," he called with a smile.

Hearing his voice, Xiao Ning'er stopped cultivating and turned around, a tender smile instantly rippling through her eyes. "Tianhao, you're here."

"Didn't I say I'd give you a gift back in the Trial Secret Realm a few days ago? Here, this is for you." Xiao Tianhao took out a shimmering Demon Spirit Stone. Inside, the Gale Divine Thunder Sparrow seemed poised to spread its wings and take flight, with the faint sounds of wind and thunder drifting from it.

Xiao Ning'er accepted the Demon Spirit Stone, confusion appearing on her delicate face. "This is... a Demon Spirit? But I've already fused with a Thunderclap Sparrow."

"Let me explain." Xiao Tianhao drew her down to sit beside him. "Besides cultivation level, Demon Spirits also differ in growth potential. Their growth potential is divided into inferior, ordinary, good, excellent, exceptional, God Level, and even Transcendent God Level growth potential."

"Your current Thunderclap Sparrow is pretty good, but from what I've observed, its growth potential is only excellent, so there's a limit to how far it can grow. But this Gale Divine Thunder Sparrow Demon Spirit was created through my painstaking fusion efforts. It has Transcendent God Level growth potential, so it won't face any barriers to reaching Legend rank or even higher in the future."

Xiao Ning'er was astonished. In Glory City, she had never heard of Demon Spirits having something called growth potential. Along with her surprise, her admiration for Xiao Tianhao deepened. Although she had never heard of this theory, she believed his words without a shred of doubt.

Realizing how precious this Demon Spirit was, Xiao Ning'er grew a little hesitant. Her fingers gently stroked the Demon Spirit Stone. "Transcendent God Level? This... it's too valuable. What about you? Do you have one?"

"Don't worry. I've already fused with one, and it's Transcendent God Level too."

"Besides, no matter how precious something is, it could never be more important to me than you." Xiao Tianhao gazed at her. "Only when you're stronger can I feel more at ease."

Xiao Ning'er's cheeks flushed faintly. She clasped the Demon Spirit Stone tightly in her palm, her voice catching slightly. "Tianhao, thank you." She tilted her head up to look at him, starlight sparkling in her eyes. "I'll work hard at cultivating. Then I'll be able to protect you too."

"All right, I'll be waiting." Xiao Tianhao smiled and ruffled her hair.

Xiao Ning'er put the Gale Divine Thunder Sparrow Demon Spirit into her Space Ring, then took a blood-red jade pendant from around her neck.

"Tianhao, I don't have anything particularly precious to give you. I've worn this jade pendant close to me since I was little. My mother left it to me, and I want you to have it." As she spoke, Xiao Ning'er placed the pendant in Xiao Tianhao's hand.

"Ning'er, your mother left this to you. Giving it to me, that's..." Xiao Tianhao tried to decline.

Before he could finish, Xiao Ning'er picked up the pendant and moved to put it around his neck.

Xiao Tianhao was bewildered by her behavior today. How did Ning'er get so bold today? But he did not dwell on it and obediently lowered his head so Xiao Ning'er could put it on him.

Sunlight filtered through the branches and leaves, gilding their figures in warm gold.

After leaving the Winged Dragon Family, Xiao Tianhao headed for the Huyan Family. Unlike the Winged Dragon Family's refined elegance, the Huyan Family's courtyards possessed a rugged grandeur. Along the bluestone paths, armored family members hurried past from time to time, their auras fierce and forceful.

He stopped a young man carrying a huge axe. "Excuse me, young fellow. Could you tell me where Miss Huyan Lanruo is?"

The young man looked him up and down, a hint of curiosity flashing in his eyes. "Looking for Sister Lan Ruo? She's probably at the training grounds. But you'd better be careful. The family head just scolded her today, and she's in a bad mood."

Xiao Tianhao thanked the young man and followed his directions to the training grounds. Dust swirled through the air as a figure practiced movement techniques and attacks against wooden stakes, which shattered with each strike. When the figure turned, she revealed a bewitching face. It was Huyan Lanruo, dressed in a pale pink training outfit that gave her a brisk, capable air.

"Lan Ruo."

Suddenly hearing a familiar voice, Huyan Lanruo spun around. Seeing that it really was Xiao Tianhao, she ran toward him, her face full of delighted surprise. "Tianhao! What brings you here? Didn't you say you'd be away for more than a month?"

"What, am I not welcome?" Xiao Tianhao looked at her with a smile.

"Of course you are! I've missed you to death~" Reaching Xiao Tianhao, Huyan Lanruo threw herself into his arms. Nestled against him, she took deep breaths of his scent, looking every bit like a lovesick woman.

That was how Huyan Lanruo was. In front of someone she liked, she was a sweet, obedient girl, yet straightforward enough to express all her feelings boldly. In front of someone she disliked, she made no attempt to hide her disgust, and if harassed, she would strike without hesitation. In other people's eyes, she was practically a female tyrannosaurus.

"I came especially to bring you a gift." Xiao Tianhao took out another Demon Spirit Stone. "A phantom dream demon fox Demon Spirit. It has Transcendent God Level growth potential and is an exceptionally good match for your Soul Force."

"Transcendent God Level growth potential?"

Hearing this unfamiliar term, Huyan Lanruo felt the same confusion Xiao Ning'er had. She raised her head and fixed her alluring eyes on Xiao Tianhao.

Seeing Huyan Lanruo's confusion, Xiao Tianhao repeated the explanation he had given Xiao Ning'er.

Huyan Lanruo was surprised as well. Clearly, she had never heard of Demon Spirit growth potential either.

But she was not the sort of woman to hem and haw. She took the Demon Spirit straight from Xiao Tianhao's hand and planted a kiss on his cheek.

"Tianhao~~ You've given me something so precious, and I have nothing to repay you with. All I can do is give myself to you~" Huyan Lanruo spoke in a sugary, coquettish voice and threw him a seductive wink.

That voice made Xiao Tianhao shudder involuntarily, goosebumps rising all over him.

He gave her pert bottom a firm slap.

"Talk properly."

"Ow! Fine, I'll talk properly. Why did you have to spank me?" Huyan Lanruo covered her bottom and spoke with a wounded expression.

"Do you really not want me to give myself to you? Miss this chance, and you won't get another~" Huyan Lanruo even began using her Snow Cherry Demon Spirit's charm ability.

"You little vixen, settle down." Speechless, Xiao Tianhao pinched Huyan Lanruo's cheek between two fingers. She knew perfectly well that her charm did not work on him, yet she still pulled this stunt.

It was not that he did not want to devour Huyan Lanruo. With such a voluptuous beauty constantly tempting him right before his eyes, any normal man would find it unbearable.

But what choice did he have?

He had met Xiao Ning'er first, and they had not reached that stage yet. If he devoured Huyan Lanruo now and Xiao Ning'er found out, she would be consumed by jealousy again. It had taken no small effort to soothe her last time.

They might look like close sisters now, but Xiao Tianhao was certain he would regret it later if he failed to control himself. Besides, his feelings for Xiao Ning'er ran deep, and he did not want to hurt her.

By then, quite a few members of the Huyan Family had gathered nearby to watch the spectacle.

They all clicked their tongues in astonishment. Huyan Lanruo was someone whose word was law within the family, and she had quite a temper. Even the family head had to give her some leeway. The younger family members feared her like a tiger and rarely dared approach her. Seeing Xiao Tianhao dare to be so intimate with her left them utterly amazed.

Xiao Tianhao also noticed the crowd that had gathered to watch.

"All right, let's leave it at that for today." Unwilling to be gawked at, he said goodbye to Huyan Lanruo.

"All right~ Goodbye, Tianhao. Once I've finished dealing with my family matters, I'll come find you." As she spoke, she looked at Xiao Tianhao with eyes brimming with affection.

Xiao Tianhao agreed, then turned and left the Huyan Family.

After watching Xiao Tianhao leave, Huyan Lanruo turned and glared fiercely at the family members who had gathered around.

It's because of you lot that Tianhao and I had to part so soon. I'll have to teach you a proper lesson.

Clenching both hands into fists, she advanced toward them step by step.

Her glare made the family members' skin crawl, and they sensed deep malice. The moment they saw Huyan Lanruo approaching with clenched fists, they knew trouble was coming.

One after another, they took to their heels and ran like mad.

"Don't run~" Huyan Lanruo swiftly chased after them.

"Run! Run! The female tyrannosaurus is coming!"

"Move, move! Don't block my way!"

"Ow! Ow! Sister Lan Ruo, you can't blame me! Not the face! Don't hit my face!"

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