Rewards for Getting Intimate with a Goddess, Too?

Under the moonlight, the area around the Wooden House was utterly quiet, save for the occasional enticing sounds drifting from inside.

Fortunately, no one else was nearby to hear them.

But a sudden crash shattered that delicate balance.

The wooden bed had buckled under the strain and collapsed!

Liu Erlong was so embarrassed that she did not know where to hide her face.

She normally lived alone. Even when Feng Yu'er had stayed for a few nights, the wooden bed had been sturdy enough.

"Su Ling, we..."

Liu Erlong had also emerged from the haze of desire. Looking at Su Ling above her, she did not know what to say.

"Big Sister Liu, I'll get you a sturdier one tomorrow," Su Ling whispered.

"Su Ling, I... we can't do this. I'm so much older than you. We aren't suited to each other. Besides, you already have Zhu Zhuqing," Liu Erlong said.

Liu Erlong hated herself a little. After holding out for so many years, why did I lose control today?

Su Ling was so much younger than her.

And he already had Zhu Zhuqing. How could she come between them?

Liu Erlong, you're truly shameless. No, I can't ruin things for them.

In those brief moments, countless thoughts passed through her mind.

"Big Sister Liu, how are we not suited to each other?" Su Ling asked.

"We'll grow stronger together, earn our titles, and even become gods. This little age gap won't matter at all," Su Ling said.

"What about Zhu Zhuqing? How will you face her?" Liu Erlong pressed.

"Zhu Zhuqing will accept it. Besides, she's still young. We've made our relationship official, but it'll be many years before we can truly be together the way we are now," Su Ling said.

"Well..."

"Su Ling, what did you mean by becoming gods?" Liu Erlong asked, looking puzzled.

"Big Sister Liu, you should know something about what lies beyond the titled realm in this world. Becoming titled isn't the end."

"Becoming gods?"

"Su Ling, you're making it sound too easy. Who could reach rank one hundred so easily?"

"With my talent, I only have a chance of becoming titled. Even if I get that far, each rank beyond it will be difficult to cross," Liu Erlong said.

She knew a little about cultivation in the titled realm. Yu Yuanzhen, the master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, had been stuck at rank ninety-five for ages, unable to break through to rank ninety-six.

"Anyway, I'll definitely find a way," Su Ling said with a mysterious smile.

"Don't believe me?"

"Then let's give it a try! I happen to have a heavenly treasure that will definitely satisfy you."

"Su Ling, won't you regret this?"

"I'm already so old," Liu Erlong said, seeking reassurance again.

"I'm certain. Isn't your age the best age, Big Sister Liu? I love it. Those young girls can't compare, can they?" Su Ling said.

"You..."

"I never realized you were such a womanizer, Su Ling. How are you any different from that Dai Mubai who left Shrek?" Liu Erlong asked again.

"No..." Su Ling shook his head.

"It's different."

"How is it different?" Liu Erlong asked sternly.

"I won't go around chasing random women. Any woman who loves me, I'll cherish for a lifetime, whether there's one or two," Su Ling said.

"And love is love. If there's no love, there's no love. I won't force anyone, and I certainly won't seduce someone only to abandon her."

Once their affection rises, won't all the goddesses be mine?

"That argument of yours, honestly!" Liu Erlong looked helpless. How had she fallen for Su Ling?

"Big Sister Liu, we can be together. Is that all right?" Su Ling continued, activating his skill, Advice Listening.

Before long, Liu Erlong's expression began to change, as though she had accepted his words.

At that moment, Advice Listening had activated successfully.

Liu Erlong sighed. "Forget it. I'm already the third party between you and Zhu Zhuqing. If you truly mean what you said, then so be it. Remember what you promised today."

"As you said, I can overlook how many women you have in the future. But if you seduce them and then abandon them, I won't let you off."

Liu Erlong was utterly serious. Men who abandoned their lovers were what she hated most now.

"All right, Big Sister Liu. Absolutely no problem," Su Ling said.

"In that case, what can you do to help me grow stronger? Hurry up and show me!" Liu Erlong said bluntly, adapting rather quickly.

But Su Ling said, "Big Sister Liu, we haven't finished what we were doing."

"Finished what?"

"You little brat, you! Mmph..."

[Ding... Liu Erlong's affection +2. Obtained Purple Chest ×1.]

[Ding... Liu Erlong's affection +4. Obtained Purple Chest ×1, Black Chest ×1, Red Chest ×1.]

[Ding... Liu Erlong's affection has reached 90.]

Su Ling had not expected his forceful efforts to raise Liu Erlong's affection twice in succession.

That was not even the most important part. This time, he had actually received a Red Chest.

The already excited Su Ling grew even more excited. His movements never stopped; instead, he went straight from the provincial road onto the expressway.

Even if the wooden bed had collapsed, there were still wooden sofas around, weren't there?

And if the sofas would not do, there was still the table.

A living man could hardly let himself burst from holding in his piss.

Only at daybreak did Liu Erlong urgently call a halt.

"Su Ling, you're far too formidable. You were right. One woman really isn't enough for you. If you only had one, you'd wear her to death sooner or later," Liu Erlong said.

She was a Power Attack System Soul Saint, yet even after several rounds, Su Ling could still keep going.

"Big Sister Liu, get some rest. I'll come again tonight. During the day, I'll buy a good bed so it won't collapse again," Su Ling said.

"You're coming again tonight?" Liu Erlong looked at him.

Despite her age, this had been her first time. With this brat Su Ling constantly putting her through her paces, pain was unavoidable.

"Tonight, I'm coming to help you grow stronger, Big Sister Liu. Not to do this," Su Ling said.

"That's more like it!" Despite saying that, Liu Erlong found herself feeling a little disappointed. Still, the thought of growing stronger excited her. She wondered what other surprises Su Ling would bring.

"All right, you little brat," Liu Erlong said.

"You should call me husband!" Su Ling said.

"Get out! Hurry up and get out! Don't let anyone know about our relationship. Keep everything secret, and act the same as before when we're outside. I don't want everyone finding out yet," Liu Erlong said.

"Sure, whatever you say, Big Sister Liu. I'll leave, then. But should we take a bath first? It wouldn't be good for me to go out like this," Su Ling said.

"Do as you like! Hmph... I've really fallen into your hands," Liu Erlong said.

And so Su Ling washed up at Liu Erlong's place.

But once they were in the bathroom, how could he possibly leave her alone?

An hour later, Liu Erlong watched Su Ling leave and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"It really is good to be young. How is that little brat so strong in that regard?"

Her thoughts suddenly returned to her childhood. She remembered spending some time in a brothel with her mother back then.

Nine out of ten men emerged less than a third of an incense stick after entering a room. Some could not even last twenty or thirty breaths.

"Su Ling, I hope you won't disappoint me," Liu Erlong murmured before slowly returning inside to tidy up.

Fortunately, her body was strong enough. Otherwise, she would not even have been able to walk normally.

Thus, Liu Erlong kept her door firmly shut that day, neither going out nor letting anyone in!

After leaving Liu Erlong's Wooden House, Su Ling did not intend to return to his own room. Instead, he went straight out to buy a sturdier bed.

Once Liu Erlong's affection reached ninety, her entire attitude had changed.

Advice Listening might have persuaded her to accept him, but afterward, she could still have hesitated or even regretted it.

Once her affection reached 90, however, everything was different. Lost in love and unable to extricate herself, she would certainly have no regrets.

With her affection at 90, Su Ling would receive 40% of the effects of Liu Erlong's daily cultivation.

Although improvements from pills and medicinal herbs did not count, the gains from their own daily cultivation were still considerable.

As he walked, Su Ling checked Liu Erlong's information in the system.

[Bound goddess: Liu Erlong]

[Goddess overall rating: 93]

[Current affection: 90 (Hopelessly in love; her heart has no room for anyone else)]

[Binding effect: The host receives 40% of the bound goddess's daily cultivation gains without reducing her cultivation speed.]

[Bound skill 1: Advice Listening (Can be activated once daily. The bound goddess has a 60% chance of following the host's advice.)]

[Bound skill 2: Protection (Passive skill. When the host encounters danger, Liu Erlong's combat power increases by 150% if she is nearby.)]

[Bound skill 3: Teleportation (Trigger condition: When the host encounters danger, Liu Erlong can be teleported to his side. Range: Within 1,000 meters.)]

[Ding... Congratulations to the host on completing his first intimate encounter with the goddess Liu Erlong. Reward: Dragonflame Flower ×1. The host's Soul Power increases by one rank.]

That works, too?

"System, there are rewards for this as well?"

A surge of energy arrived, and Su Ling immediately felt his Soul Power changing.

Almost instantly, his Soul Power rose from rank forty-seven to rank forty-eight.

[The host receives a reward upon completing his first intimate encounter with a goddess. The higher her goddess overall rating, the greater the reward! Rewards are divided into two portions: one suited to the goddess involved, and the other suited to the host!]

"Good, very good. You should've told me sooner," Su Ling said helplessly. The system did not unlock all its functions at once; they only became available when he encountered them.

[Dragonflame Flower: A flower that blooms where a fire dragon has fallen. It absorbs the fire dragon's essence and can help a Soul Master increase their Soul Power and greatly enhance their potential.]

Su Ling had been considering which Immortal Herb to give Liu Erlong, but now the answer had arrived.

He gained one rank of Soul Power, while the Dragonflame Flower seemed tailor-made for the goddess.

Su Ling had not seen the Dragonflame Flower in the Record of Immortal Herbs, but its description suggested it was extraordinary.

He should find out how effective it was that evening.

At Heaven Dou City's market, Su Ling bought a bed and other supplies, then returned straight to the academy rather than visiting Liu Erlong first.

That afternoon, he decided to strike while the iron was hot and summoned Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong to his room.

Initially, Su Ling had planned to give Feng Yu'er an Immortal Herb as well. But he felt a future system reward would suit her better, so he did not call her over.

After all, she did not need to participate in the Advanced Soul Master Tournament, so there was no hurry to increase her Soul Power.

Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing were both still too young.

Su Ling was not some fiend consumed by lust. He would not lay a hand on them now.

At the very least, he had to wait until they reached adulthood.

Jiang Zhu was just over seventeen and could also receive a good medicinal herb, but it would not be appropriate to give it to her alongside Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong.

There were also Ma Hongjun and Oscar. Since they were willing to follow him, Su Ling would naturally not be stingy with them.

He decided to let them take Intermediate Soul Power Pills first. Once those ceased to have an effect, he would give each of them a suitable medicinal herb.

"Big Brother Su, did you call us here because you have something else to give us?" Ning Rongrong asked curiously.

"Zhu Zhuqing, Rongrong, I told you before that I'd give you a surprise," Su Ling said.

"A surprise? Big Brother Su, you've already helped us so much," Zhu Zhuqing said with concern. To her, everything he obtained was precious, yet he kept giving it to them. Would he have enough for himself?

"Zhu Zhuqing, what are you saying? Helping you is helping myself," Su Ling said.

"Exactly, exactly!" Ning Rongrong immediately nodded, afraid of missing out on anything good.

Su Ling took out the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone. "Zhu Zhuqing, this is an Immortal Herb called Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone. Taking it can raise your Soul Power by six or seven ranks."

He mentioned six because, in the original story, Zhu Zhuqing had risen from rank thirty-one to thirty-eight, gaining seven ranks at once.

Now that she would be taking it at rank thirty-two, advancing would consume more of its medicinal power. A gain of only six ranks was not impossible.

Of course, seven ranks was also possible. Su Ling was simply being a little conservative.

"That much?" Zhu Zhuqing asked in astonishment.

"That's right. It should be about that much. And it won't squeeze out your potential-it will increase it. That's why I'm giving it to you," Su Ling said.

"Don't stand on ceremony with me. You're mine. If you keep being polite, I'll get angry."

Seeing that Zhu Zhuqing still wanted to say something, Su Ling cut her off.

Zhu Zhuqing was not normally like this, but caring about Su Ling made her think more. The more she thought, the more she dragged her feet.

"All right!" Zhu Zhuqing nodded.

"Rongrong, this one is for you. It's called Aromatic Silk Beauty. It should raise your Soul Power by six ranks," Su Ling said.

"Six ranks! That's wonderful! Thank you, Big Brother Su. I'll definitely repay your kindness someday," Ning Rongrong said, accepting the medicinal herb he handed her.

"Rongrong, I haven't finished yet. But I'm afraid once I do, you won't bear to eat it," Su Ling said.

"Why?" Ning Rongrong asked curiously.

"Rongrong, Aromatic Silk Beauty can also increase your potential, but that isn't the main point."

"What is the main point?" His words had piqued Ning Rongrong's curiosity.

"It can evolve your Martial Soul from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. That's the main point," Su Ling said.

"What? You said... you said it can evolve my Martial Soul?"

Looking again at the Immortal Herb in her hands, Ning Rongrong visibly changed. Even the hand holding the Aromatic Silk Beauty began to tremble.

Since the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's lineage began, every generation had sought ways to evolve their Martial Soul. Yet after all that time, not one had succeeded.

"Big Brother Su, is that really true?" Ning Rongrong asked again.

Su Ling answered earnestly, "Rongrong, when have you ever heard me lie?"

"Take it. Just put it in your mouth and swallow it. Then cultivate here, and I'll watch over you," Su Ling said.

Ning Rongrong stared at the Aromatic Silk Beauty in her hands, unable to bring herself to act.

She had considered giving it to her father, Ning Fengzhi. If his Martial Soul evolved, he could reach rank eighty and become the first Soul Douluo among the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's direct-line disciples.

"Rongrong, this is for you. Hurry up and eat it, or I won't give it to you after all," Su Ling said, quickly adding a threat to his reminder because he knew she was hesitating.

"Oh, okay, then I'll eat it." Ning Rongrong popped the aromatic silk beauty into her mouth in one bite.

Meanwhile, Su Ling nodded to Zhu Zhuqing, and she ate hers as well.

[Ding... Ning Rongrong's affection +5, White Chest*2, Yellow Chest*1, Purple Chest+1]

Ning Rongrong's affection was already above 70. I wonder if I can win her over in one go after her Martial Soul Evolution.

After a short wait, the medicinal effects took hold within the two women, and they began cultivating in Su Ling's room.