At that moment, hearing Ye Xingchen's words, Luo Qingshan grew even more bashful and buried her face straight in his arms.
Seeing the deep affection and burning passion in Ye Xingchen's eyes, Luo Qingshan spoke softly and alluringly:
"Husband, it's late. Let's go to bed!"
With that, Luo Qingshan casually waved her hand, and the entire room instantly went pitch-black.
In the sky outside the window, the moon shyly hid among the dark clouds.
Early the next morning, Ye Xingchen woke up. He opened his eyes and looked at the woman in his arms, his heart filled with tenderness.
As though sensing the affection in Ye Xingchen's eyes, Luo Qingshan, curled up in his arms, slowly opened her beautiful eyes. Looking at the man whose eyes brimmed with tenderness, her face took on a woman's distinctive allure.
"Husband!"
That single "husband" made Ye Xingchen's heart burst into bloom. Nothing could make him happier than hearing the Demon Race's empress call him husband.
"Wife, you're awake!"
Seeing the smile on Ye Xingchen's face and the deep affection in his eyes, Luo Qingshan felt a wave of shyness and softly murmured, "Mm."
Turning to see that it was already broad daylight outside, she rose and looked at Ye Xingchen, speaking tenderly:
"Husband, let Shan'er help you dress!"
Looking at Luo Qingshan's graceful figure, a flash of heat crossed Ye Xingchen's eyes, while she displayed her perfect figure before him with complete naturalness.
Women of the Demon Race were like this: only before the person they loved most would they reveal their most alluring side.
Hearing Luo Qingshan's words, Ye Xingchen chuckled and said gently:
"Hehe, wife, let's dress each other. Each other!"
At Ye Xingchen's words, Luo Qingshan blushed bashfully. Amid their playful teasing, the two got themselves ready. Of course, Ye Xingchen inevitably stole plenty of liberties along the way, earning a series of eye rolls from Luo Qingshan.
Once they were finally ready, Luo Qingshan sat shyly on the edge of their bridal bed and said to Ye Xingchen:
"Husband, according to the Demon Race's wedding traditions, there is one more thing you need to do. I wonder if you would be willing?"
Hearing Luo Qingshan's words, Ye Xingchen smiled faintly, came to her side, and gave her a tender smile.
"Wife, we are husband and wife now, united as one. You are the person closest to me. Whatever it is, you only need to tell your husband. How could I be unwilling?"
At Ye Xingchen's words, Luo Qingshan's lovely face flushed crimson, and a hint of joy appeared in her eyes as she looked at him tenderly.
"Husband, according to the Demon Race's customs, on the second day of marriage, the husband must carry his wife on his back from their room to the sitting room. It signifies that the two will support each other and share their hardships!"
Hearing Luo Qingshan's words, Ye Xingchen did not hesitate at all. Turning his back to her, he slowly crouched down before her and, with a tender smile, said softly:
"Wife, climb on. Your husband will carry you to the sitting room!"
At Ye Xingchen's words, Luo Qingshan's eyes instantly lit up. She had known that her husband would carry her to the sitting room, but she had not expected him to agree so readily.
After all, among the Demon Race, many newlywed couples would end up somewhat unhappy over this.
All men of the Demon Race felt that carrying a woman on their backs would make them a laughingstock, so many would not carry their wives to the sitting room on the second day of marriage.
Seeing her husband come before her without the slightest hesitation, Luo Qingshan was deeply touched and shyly climbed onto Ye Xingchen's back.
With a smile on his face, Ye Xingchen carried Luo Qingshan to the sitting room.
Qing'er had long been waiting in the sitting room. When she saw the Imperial Lord carry Her Majesty the Empress inside, her eyes lit up, and her face filled with delight.
Ye Xingchen gently set the bashful Luo Qingshan down on a chair in the sitting room, then had breakfast with Qing'er attending them.
Since they were newly married, Luo Qingshan did not need to handle the Demon Race's affairs that day. Instead, she took Ye Xingchen's hand, intending to show him around the Demon Race's lands and acquaint him with their local customs.
The Demon Race's entire territory was immensely vast and boundless. Known as one of the forbidden lands of the Divine Desolation Continent, it contained countless spirit herbs and immortal grasses.
At Cloud Cliff Mountain, the heart of the Demon Race, towering trees stood in forests, forming green barriers that shut out the clamor and restlessness of the outside world.
Only birdsong and the fragrance of flowers lingered within. It was truly a place of exquisite beauty.
Huge buildings stood around the mountain. Luo Qingshan had once spent several years gaining experience among the human race. After returning, she had combined human architectural styles with her own unique creativity to create the complex of buildings that now possessed an exotic beauty.
This was Ye Xingchen's first time leaving Phoenix Perch Palace. Luo Qingshan led him along, taking in the Demon Race's distinctive scenery, filling his heart with emotion.
"Wife, the scenery of our Demon Race is actually so beautiful. It's like the divine realm!"
Hearing her husband's words, Luo Qingshan felt a secret thrill of delight. Nothing made her happier than her husband liking and accepting the Demon Race.
"As long as you like it, husband. Shan'er was afraid you wouldn't like it and wouldn't be used to living among the Demon Race!"
Luo Qingshan glanced cautiously at Ye Xingchen as she spoke.
Hearing Luo Qingshan's words, Ye Xingchen turned to look at her, gently took her hand, and said with a serious expression:
"Wife, I was an orphan from childhood, with no one to depend on. To have been able to marry you, I must have done many good deeds in my past life, and Heaven is making it up to me in this one. Wherever you are is my home. How could I not be used to living here? Even a lifetime here wouldn't be enough!"
Hearing Ye Xingchen's words, Luo Qingshan tightened her hold on her husband's hand and looked at him, her face full of excitement and faintly flushed.
"Husband... do you really mean that? Even a lifetime wouldn't be enough?!"
Looking at the excited, deeply flushed Luo Qingshan, Ye Xingchen smiled tenderly and met her gaze earnestly.
"Wherever my wife is, that is my home. How could I ever have enough of living in my own home? Besides, the scenery here is so beautiful, and the people of the Demon Race are so warm and uncomplicated. Never mind one lifetime-even ten lifetimes wouldn't be enough!"
Hearing Ye Xingchen's words, Luo Qingshan felt a surge of delighted surprise and could not help gripping his hand tightly, her eyes filled with boundless tenderness.
Suddenly, a black-robed figure appeared behind them and cupped their hands in salute to the pair.
Luo Qingshan frowned slightly. This was the second day of her marriage. Unless something major had happened, her guard would not have appeared.
She gave Ye Xingchen an apologetic glance, then spoke with authority:
"What is it?!"
The black-robed figure said in a deep voice:
"Greetings, Your Majesty. Greetings, Imperial Lord. There has been another problem with today's spirit herb trade with the human race. The elders cannot resolve it. With no other choice, we can only ask Your Majesty to go and take charge!"
Luo Qingshan glanced at Ye Xingchen, her eyes filled with apology. She had promised to take her husband around the Demon Race's lands, but now she could no longer do so.
Looking at the apologetic Luo Qingshan, Ye Xingchen merely smiled faintly, took her hand, and said gently:
"We'll be husband and wife for a lifetime. We still have plenty of time together. Don't worry about it, wife. Go handle the matter first! I can head back to Phoenix Perch Palace and fish for a while, to see if I can catch one to cook for you tonight!"
Hearing Ye Xingchen's words, Luo Qingshan burst into laughter, her mood instantly improving considerably.
"Husband, even your fishing hook is straight. It would be a wonder if you caught anything!"
Luo Qingshan looked at the smiling Ye Xingchen and, recalling the sight of her husband fishing, instantly laughed.
Reaching out her fair hand, she took her husband's hand and returned to Phoenix Perch Palace in a flash. Only then did she give Ye Xingchen an alluring smile before turning and speeding toward the Empress Palace.
Watching Luo Qingshan's exquisitely beautiful figure disappear, Ye Xingchen came to the study window. As it happened, he had not checked in that day.
He had not examined the newlywed gift package the system had rewarded him with yesterday either. He could take this opportunity to get a good look at what was inside the system's newlywed gift package!
"System, perform today's check-in!"
Ding! The system is checking in. Congratulations, host. You have received the reward-Sword Domain.
The Sword Domain was the highest realm of the sword path-the Domain Realm-formed by uniting sword intent, sword momentum, and Sword Territory when sword cultivation reached its pinnacle.
Its might was immense, beyond description.
Hearing that the system had rewarded him with the Sword Domain, Ye Xingchen was overjoyed. After all, those who could cultivate a domain were all supreme monstrous geniuses or mighty figures who held sway over a region!
These included fire domains, water domains, and so on, but in the entire Divine Desolation Continent, not a single person had cultivated the Sword Domain. It was simply far too difficult to cultivate.
Ding! Host, would you like to fuse with the Sword Domain immediately?
Hearing the system's voice, Ye Xingchen immediately shouted excitedly:
"System, fuse with the Sword Domain!"