Everything was in ruins, waiting to be rebuilt.The once-bustling, prosperous territory now seemed desolate and empty. Wu Chi had Jia Yingchun and Qin Keqing go and tend to the soldiers' bodies, to prepare them for revival in the [Hall of Valor].The constant ding-ding, clang-clang of hammers echoed through the air as the long process of repairing buildings began. Thankfully, Wu Chi was now flush with Void Crystals and Void Essence Stones, so he didn't have to worry about the cost.He stood amidst the rubble, watching the figure slowly walk towards him.Her magnificent, violet-blue dress was now stained with crimson spots, like plum blossoms on snow. Her long hair cascaded down her back, but it was now a stark, shocking white. Her once-exquisite face looked withered and aged, though her eyes still held their sharp, bright spirit. Her already slender frame was now hunched like an old woman's, as if a strong gust of wind could topple her.It was a miserable, heartbreaking sight.But with one hand clutching her longsword and the other holding the boss's [Kill Chest], she walked silently up to Wu Chi."Daiyu…"Wu Chi looked at her, his heart twisting. For a moment, he didn't know what to say.Lin Daiyu turned her head away, unwilling to let him see her gaunt, withered appearance. She held out the [Kill Chest].Wu Chi took it, hesitated, then finally spoke. "It's over. The battle, the newbie trial, all of it. You can finally rest…"He was only halfway through his sentence when she spun around, her face a cold mask.Wu Chi swallowed hard. Looking at her aged face, he couldn't stop himself from reaching out a hand, wanting to touch her cheek.His fingers gently came to rest on her face, on skin that felt like an old woman's. In that instant, Wu Chi felt a sharp, wrenching pain in his chest. It hurt. It hurt so, so much.And yet… Lin Daiyu smiled.Her eyes shone brightly, and her voice was still as gentle as water, though now tinged with a hint of teasing."Does your heart ache for me?""Of course it does!" Wu Chi nodded without a single shred of hesitation.Lin Daiyu's lips curved into a smile. She took his hand and moved it away from her face. "Don't you worry," she said softly. "You know of my bloodline. This kind of unnatural life-force drain… I can recover from it. And very quickly, at that!""The Vermillion Pearl Plant?"Wu Chi's eyes widened as it all came flooding back to him!Rebirth from a single drop of blood! That which does not kill me makes me stronger! After getting her [Destiny Portrait], her attributes had become even more terrifying, her bloodline talent strengthened!She had never faced a crisis like this before, so the true horror of her bloodline had never been revealed. Today was the perfect chance to see it in action."Young Master…!" Lin Daiyu turned her head slightly. "This servant is hungry. I want to eat something you've cooked.""You got it!" Wu Chi agreed immediately. He led Sister Lin to the [Cloud-Top Cherry Inn] and immediately set to work showing off his culinary skills.Soon, a plate of braised pork ribs with potatoes, a bowl of rice, and a bowl of kelp and pork rib soup were served."Voilà!" Wu Chi clapped his hands together, looking extremely pleased with himself.Lin Daiyu smiled and began to eat in small, delicate bites. But she was incredibly fast. In no time at all, she had polished off every last grain of rice and drop of soup.And then, a miracle happened.Before his very eyes, her vitality and lifespan began to recover. Her face regained its youth and exquisite beauty, her complexion blooming with health!In moments, her body had completely recovered. Only her full head of snow-white hair remained unchanged."How come your hair didn't go back?" Wu Chi sat across from her, his eyes wide with amazement.Lin Daiyu twirled a lock of white hair around her finger, thought for a moment, and said, "It seems that over-exerting my body's Swallowing Qi affected it."She took a slow breath, and a strand of "Innate Qi" coalesced within her. Instantly, her silver hair turned back to a lustrous black!"It's back!" Wu Chi grinned.Lin Daiyu then circulated her "Innate Qi" just a little, and in the next second, her hair flashed back to pure silver-white!Wu Chi was completely dumbfounded by this transformation.Lin Daiyu giggled, feigning a pout. "Young Master, tell me, does this servant look better with white hair, or black?""As long as it doesn't hurt you, they both look beautiful!" Wu Chi thought about it, then nodded decisively. "Daiyu, you're the most beautiful of all!""Such a silver tongue!" Lin Daiyu laughed softly and turned her ◆ Nоvеlіgһt ◆ (Only on Nоvеlіgһt) head, a dreamy look in her eyes."Alright, Young Master. Go and rest. This servant is tired…"She stood up and, after a moment's thought, left with a smile.Wu Chi had no objections. He went and told Jia Yingchun and Qin Keqing to get some rest, then headed back to the [Palace] himself.After that horrifying battle, both Qin Keqing and Jia Yingchun were understandably shaken. Thankfully, with their high Spirit attributes, they weren't likely to suffer any lasting trauma. Jia Yingchun, however, was still terrified and refused to sleep unless she could share a room with Qin Keqing.The [Palace], after being upgraded to level 10, had a full 200 rooms. The swordsman's sixth blade had torn the territory in two and taken half the [Palace] with it, but with only a few people left alive, there was more than enough space.Wu Chi washed his face, picked a random room, and collapsed onto the bed, instantly feeling a wave of exhaustion wash over him.It seemed… he could finally sleep without a care in the world.As he drifted in the fuzzy space between wakefulness and sleep, he seemed to hear someone calling his name."Young Master!""Young Master!"The voice was enchanting, melodious. Wu Chi couldn't help but open his eyes.An oil lamp was lit in the room, casting a warm, dim yellow glow on the surroundings.Wu Chi turned his head.Standing by the door, though he didn't know for how long, was a figure!His eyes focused, and his breath caught in his throat.It was a breathtakingly beautiful woman, dressed in a phoenix coronet and a silken, rose-colored wedding cape. Her exquisite face was adorned with crimson makeup, and her beautiful eyes seemed to speak, whispering enchanting words directly into his soul. She pursed her lips, and in the dim light, her vibrant red mouth looked like the most beautiful piece of jade in the world, practically begging to be tasted.Her magnificent, bright red wedding gown was decorated with plum blossom accessories, making her look both beautiful and elegant.She began to walk towards him.When she reached the side of the bed, she slipped off her shoes and socks, revealing a pair of small, delicate, lily-white feet. She stepped lightly onto the quilt, one step, then another, walking towards him.Halfway there, her phoenix coronet fell off, revealing the peerless face that could be angry or happy, gentle as water, a face that could topple nations.By the time she reached his side, her silken cape had slipped from her shoulders.Her pale, jade-like body leaned down, and her eyes met his!The lamplight was dim and yellow.The mortal world was beautiful.A night passed!Wu Chi awoke, his gaze a little hazy. He looked at the beautiful woman nestled in his arms, and for a moment, was at a loss for words.Lin Daiyu was still sleeping, a peaceful smile on her gorgeous face. Amidst her pure innocence, there was now the subtle charm of a married woman.She seemed even more beautiful than before. Of course, that might just be Wu Chi's own biased perception."Pin'er…" Wu Chi remembered what Lin Daiyu had said before, and couldn't help but smile.This was good.This was so, so good.

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