If it was about condensing True Illusions, Yan Qingying would need to consume a lot of energy, but if it was about spreading phantom shadows, that was just an innate ability, like breathing for humans. Although it wasn''t without energy cost, the amount consumed was negligible.

    After gaining the Shadow of Death ability, Xin Yun personally experienced that facing the continuous assault of thousands of Phantom Spiders was absolutely impossible to withstand by brute force. What was most unbearable was that no matter how many were shattered, they were all merely attacking illusions, and it was completely unclear where Yan Qingying''s true body was.

    Facing the overwhelming influx of Phantom Spiders, it was impossible to ignore. No one could bear the assault of thousands of Phantom Spiders. Although each phantom contained only a trace of Death Yin Force, the constant barrage from thousands was simply insurmountable, no matter how strong one was.

    Moreover, after advancing to Golden rank, those eight True Illusions now possessed thirty percent of Yan Qingying''s strength. Once these eight figures got an opportunity to get close and release their Spider Poison threads, that would completely put one at a disadvantage.

    In addition to her new abilities, Yan Qingying had also developed a New Combat Technique—Spiritual Toxin! Xin Yun didn''t quite understand the specific principle, but it involved using spiritual power to brew this Spiritual Toxin, which directly affects the target''s body, resulting in a state of slow and weakened caution.

    Perhaps this is not very clear to you all, so let me give an example... Once affected by Spiritual Toxin, it''s as if you have been surfing the net for three days and nights non-stop, your head is woozy and dizzy, you can''t even open your eyes, and the slightest lapse in attention could put you to sleep; you simply cannot concentrate, which is very terrifying.

    Especially against those with weaker strength, this Spiritual Toxin could even put them to sleep on the spot, or worse, they could sleep and never wake up, meeting an untimely death!

    Based on Xin Yun''s personal experience, this Spiritual Toxin was extremely terrifying. As a fellow Golden One Star, once affected by the toxin, Xin Yun felt exceptionally sleepy, his eyes could barely stay open, all he wanted to do was to fall into a deep sleep. Trying to focus was impossible, as his brain would swim and he immediately became distracted. When trying to remember the thought, he would have forgotten what it was, utterly unable to concentrate.

    Just being affected by the Spiritual Toxin was not the most terrifying part—it mostly just led to mental exhaustion. The most painful part was being hit by Yi Luo Xiang''s Soul Lash while affected by the Spiritual Toxin; feeling weak and powerless throughout the body, yet in immeasurable pain, wanting to resist but lacking the strength, that feeling of helplessness mixed with pain could drive a person insane on the spot.

    As Yi Luo Xiang and Yan Qingying improved, Xin Yun finally began to suffer. The two girls were fine—after all... they couldn''t possibly hit themselves, so they could only be affected by one of the two major combat techniques, the one they couldn''t taste themselves.

    But Xin Yun was different—no sooner had he been affected by one Spiritual Toxin, Yi Luo Xiang would send a Soul Lash his way, offering an experience that was absolutely thrilling, like drinking ice water on the coldest days of winter!

    As a man, although Xin Yun wanted to slam his head against a wall in agony, he refused to admit defeat, gritting his teeth and enduring. The pitiful part was that the two girls didn''t realize how terrifying the combination of these two combat techniques was. In their eagerness to familiarize themselves with new techniques, they wielded them with unbridled enthusiasm.

    Fortunately, as the saying goes, effort pays off, and in just a few days under the girls'' torment, Xin Yun''s spiritual power and Soul Force greatly increased, with such a drastic improvement that he could clearly feel it!

    Finally, they had to temporarily stop their training to go to the academy to handle the formalities for advancing to the next level. Afterwards, what everyone faced was the study and life of the three-year term.

    Having completed the enrollment procedures, Ming Xuan and Yan Qingying entered the academy first, while Xin Yun and Yi Luo Xiang had no choice but to take leave, and it was a leave of half a year''s time. Sёarch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Once Yi Luo Xiang''s strength had advanced to the Golden rank, she could enslave another Wild Dragon, and so they had to make another trip to Sword Dragon Valley. Ming Xuan and Yan Qingying were also going to accompany them, but Xin Yun refused them.

    Just before departure, Xin Yun invited Yan Qingying to the small living room. Now... Yan Qingying had just turned eighteen, at the prime of a woman''s life, when she''s most beautiful. There were many things that needed to be explained in advance—otherwise, it would be all too easy to run into trouble.

    Although Yi Luo Xiang was very curious about what Xin Yun and Yan Qingying discussed, she smartly didn''t intrude and instead entered the Cultivation Room alone to immerse herself in arduous training. She was well aware that even if Xin Yun didn''t hide anything from her, that didn''t mean Yan Qingying didn''t care about her knowing.

    In the small living room, Xin Yun gently sipped the flower tea personally grown by Mother Lan. This "flower tea" was not like the tea leaves from Earth, but rather petals dried and specially processed to make tea—it tasted a bit astringent with a fragrance; once drunk, it left a lingering sweet scent in the mouth that everybody loved.

    Gently setting down the teacup, Xin Yun looked up at Yan Qingying who was sitting across from him, her face filled with curiosity as she watched him with her large, shining black eyes. His mind rapidly organized his thoughts.

    He had to admit, Yan Qingying was truly beautiful now—an incomparable beauty. Not a single spot or flaw marred her fair face, which was as smooth as a freshly-laid egg. Her long, black hair cascaded demurely from her right shoulder, spilling across her pert breasts, fully showcasing the softness of femininity.

    Her figure needed no mention—absolutely perfect with an S-curve. Where it should protrude, it did; where it should be slender, it was. The perfectly sculpted curves of her body were breathtaking.

    Perhaps it was due to the energy within her, but Yan Qingying''s beauty was extraordinary, capturing anyone''s gaze instantly, and if one stared at her for more than three seconds, they would involuntarily become intoxicated by her unique, alluring charm.

    Glancing at Yan Qingying''s full bosom and her round, pert buttocks, Xin Yun subconsciously swallowed, a gesture so small and natural as if he were merely swallowing tea, but catching sight of this, Yan Qingying''s cheeks suddenly reddened, and she shyly lowered her head...

    However, Yan Qingying had, after all, grown up in a brothel. Although she was young at the time and usually occupied with training, she was very familiar with reading people and understanding the various reactions of men. If she couldn''t grasp that, it would truly not be professional.

    No matter what she did, Yan Qingying aimed to be the best. Back in the brothel, she was the most dedicated in her training. Later, when she went to the Demon Dragon Clan, she worked the hardest. Now, having left the Demon Dragon Clan, she was still just as relentless, only the subject of her studies had changed.

    Never underestimate childhood education. By the age of ten, Yan Qingying''s worldview was already fully formed, becoming part of her nature. As the saying goes, "a kingdom may change, nature remains"—it would likely never change for the rest of her life. Read new chapters at My Virtual Library Empire

    Although Yan Qingying had always been pretty, in her presence, Xin Yun had always been composed, a perfect gentleman, never once showing the slightest confusion. Today was the first time she saw Xin Yun lust because of her.

    There''s no doubt that when a man looks at a woman and swallows like that, his heart is surely filled with craving—he''s definitely moved by lust. Remember, Xin Yun was now sixteen years old, a young man who, if willing, could already be a bane to women.

    Remembering the training she received as a child, Yan Qingying subconsciously glanced between Xin Yun''s legs. Just a fleeting look turned Yan Qingying''s face crimson with embarrassment, and she lowered her head again.

    Although it was unspoken, the fact was... since Xin Yun had bought her, Yan Qingying already regarded him as her sole master—not only did she have to risk her life for him but her body belonged to him as well. She just didn''t know when he would finally come to pluck her, this blooming flower.

    Seeing Yan Qingying''s bashful demeanor, Ming Xuan slapped his forehead, forcing himself to be a bit more alert. Yan Qingying was truly too beautiful, making one involuntarily harbor thoughts of desecration. (To be continued. For what happens next, please visit www.qidian.com. More chapters are available there. Support the author, support genuine reading!)