After shaking off Elesha's pestering, Xia Lun returned to his room.
Honestly, facing such a situation, Xia Lun would rather confront a powerful demonic beast.
He had encountered overly enthusiastic fans before, and his usual response was to make a quick escape—but being cornered in a bathhouse was a first.
"Xia Lun… you took quite a while in there."
Aina lay sprawled on the bed, her feet playfully swaying behind her, tracing mischievous arcs in the air. A faint smile graced her lips. "Did something happen?"
"Yes."
Xia Lun obediently recounted the incident with Elesha.
While he was forbidden from peeking at Aina and the others during their baths… there was no rule preventing Aina from spying on him.
Given Aina’s abilities, watching Xia Lun unnoticed wasn’t impossible—and even if caught, she had nothing to lose.
Xia Lun strongly suspected Aina had already witnessed the incident. Confessing outright was undoubtedly the wisest choice.
"Oh? So that’s what happened… I’m surprised you told me voluntarily, Xia Lun. What an obedient boy you are." Aina giggled.
Then, her expression darkened.
"A mere fallen noble family dares to set their sights on you? How bold." Aina sneered, her eyes narrowing slightly. "You belong to me. For them to even think of laying a hand on you is nothing short of an insult—a direct challenge."
Xia Lun sighed softly.
Things had escalated as expected.
The Demon King’s dignity was not to be trifled with. Now that Aina had spoken, she wouldn’t let Elesha off easily.
But as the Hero, he couldn’t stand by and let it happen.
Xia Lun had his own moral compass.
The young guard Morgan and Elesha—though they’d made mistakes—still deserved mercy.
This world was never just black and white.
To act solely on judgments of right and wrong, dispensing punishment as one pleased… that was the way of a Demon King.
Xia Lun leaned in, pinning Aina’s wrists to the pillow with one hand. Her silver hair fanned out across the bed, yet she still lifted her swan-like neck, gazing at him with an amused smirk.
"Quite assertive today, my Hero."
"Are you pleading for that little girl’s sake?"
"Did her sincerity move you? Begging your wife for another woman’s sake is quite audacious… Do you know the consequences, Xia Lun?"
"But if you exhaust every means to please me, I might reconsider."
"Mmm… so forceful? I wasn’t even prepared, though… I suppose this is fine too—" Aina let out a startled gasp.
Xia Lun remained silent, deciding to revisit the matter later.
The battle began in earnest.
The Demon King’s strength was formidable. At first, she dominated with terrifying ease, as if the Hero were no match, even flipping the tables to seize control.
But as time passed, the Demon King seemed to falter under the Hero’s relentless assault. Yet the Hero’s resolve only hardened, his attacks growing fiercer.
In the end, the lofty Demon King tumbled from her throne, her arrogance shattered. Like a scripted play, the indomitable Hero emerged victorious.
"Enough… Xia Lun, stop now."
"Xia Lun… I’m talking to you, answer me—"
"I truly can’t take anymore… Please, no more… Hero, I surrender. It’s enough…"
"I’ll agree… I’ll agree to anything… Xia Lun, spare me… Ugh…" A hint of a sob crept into Aina’s voice, but her limp wrists, now firmly gripped again, left her powerless to resist.
Finally, hearing Aina’s promise, Xia Lun exhaled deeply.
The battle was over.
Victory.
A grueling fight—one that reminded him of facing that ancient dragon for the Dragonblood Blossom.
"Xia Lun… you monster… How do you possess such terrifying strength?"
Aina felt like she’d been reduced to a puddle, yet a contented smile lingered on her lips. She didn’t mind her disheveled state in the slightest.
Xia Lun knew Aina wouldn’t go back on her word.
This wasn’t their first time.
A millennium ago, the Hero had already saved countless souls this way—through their private battles.
"Xia Lun, help me up."
Xia Lun lifted Aina, settling her against his chest, her silver hair spilling over him.
They basked in each other’s warmth, savoring the quiet intimacy.
Aina reached up, pinching Xia Lun’s cheek with a girlish grin.
"Ignorance is no crime," Xia Lun finally broached the topic. "They’re not wicked, just two unfortunate souls."
"Didn’t I say it already? I’ll listen to whatever you say." Aina murmured blissfully, tracing idle circles on his chest.
"Whatever I say? Then let’s continue now?"
Xia Lun, ever the warrior, thrived on the thrill of battle.
"You’ve recovered already? Are you some kind of beast?" Panic flickered across Aina’s face.
"My apologies. I was joking."
Aina huffed and punched his shoulder.
Xia Lun closed his eyes, assessing his condition.
If Aina wasn’t willing, he’d let it go.
...
Morning.
"Morning, Mo Lini. Sleep well?" Liyana yawned, greeting her at the door.
"Like a dream! I feel completely refreshed!" Mo Lini stretched with gusto.
Yesterday’s day-long carriage ride had left her sore all over.
"Where are Xia Lun and Aina?" Mo Lini asked curiously. Back in Olifant, Xia Lun always rose early to train.
Liyana rolled her eyes. She could sense the dense magical energy from their room—a powerful isolation barrier.
Anyone with half a brain could guess what those two were up to… Mo Lini lacked even that.
Liyana sighed again. With them around, the party reeked of lovey-dovey nonsense, completely warping their adventure’s vibe. She missed the old days of dungeon crawling.
But those times were gone.
The door creaked open. Xia Lun emerged, carrying Aina on his back.
Under Liyana’s dubious stare, Xia Lun deadpanned, "Aina’s toe cramped."
orn and Humiliation】【Forced Love】 In his past life, Lin Ran was betrayed and murdered by his girlfriend and family, while the yandere female aristocrat, who had treated him as a mere plaything, avenged him by doing in his enemies. Upon seeing the yandere female aristocrat lying in the same coffin, ready to die with him, Lin Ran realized how profoundly mistaken he had been. Reborn, he abandoned the fickle campus beauty and wholeheartedly embraced the yandere female aristocrat's arms. "Ran! If I dig out your eyes and turn them into a specimen, you'll only be able to look at me!" Lin Ran: "Darling, kiss me!" "Ran! If I break your legs, you won't run away anymore, right?" Lin Ran: "Love, hold me tight!" "Ran! If..." Lin Ran: "Hush now! Love me more!" Luo Yao: ... Seeing his scumbag dad: "Take him out!" Seeing his stepmother: "Get rid of her!" Seeing his brother: "Eliminate him!" Seeing his white moonlight: "Send that to Southeast Asia!"
y came from. The chests contained supplies, currency, class-change scrolls, skills, talents… and even godhood! The laws of the world were completely rewritten. This became a world where everyone gambled with their fate! Some people, despite having nothing, opened a divine artifact and rose to the top, eventually ruling the world. Others went bankrupt, opened nothing but worthless junk, and leaped from skyscrapers in despair. Lin Ye arrived in this world from another reality, utterly bewildered. “What is going on? Why is everyone a gambling addict?!” “Opening chests? No way. I refuse to gamble. I’ll start with myself!” Until— On his first chest, he obtained a Mythic Talent: Void Incarnation! He could become completely intangible, pass through all things, and reduce everything to nothingness! … On his fiftieth chest, he obtained a Mythic Weapon: Blade of Karma! With a single slash, karma shattered, twisting the universe and overturning the myriad phenomena of creation! … On his ninety-ninth chest, he obtained a Mythic Divine Treasure: Primordial Purple Energy! It could split open the heavens and earth, create all things, and evolve countless worlds with a single thought! Lin Ye: “Now that I think about it… shouldn’t someone have told me that every chest is guaranteed to contain something Mythic?!”
ions, keeping it grounded and realistic】 After quitting his job, office worker Su Yang accidentally binds with the "Enjoy Life System." As the name suggests, simply by indulging in life's pleasures, he can earn random rewards from the system—no need to spend money on beautiful women or grovel before anyone. Just enjoy, and the money follows, making it all about effortless fun. The system comes with a scanning feature, allowing him to establish a favorability bond with women rated 85 points or above. Every 20-point increase in favorability unlocks additional rewards. After suffering through over twenty years of hardship, Su Yang trembles with excitement, his dull eyes suddenly gleaming with newfound hope. "Enjoy life? How hard could that be?"
ut it can buy an entire year of absolutely perfect training results! Su Yu stared at his empty wallet and decisively opened up various online loan platforms. “Borrow a thousand bucks! Recharge my vitality!” Boom! His vitality broke a hundred points, shattering the limits of the human body! “Borrow ten thousand bucks! Recharge my combat skills!” Boom! A basic punching technique so common it was everywhere instantly maxed out, revealing the ultimate assassination technique of Five Elements Unity—Inner Force! When a rich kid hired assassins for a midnight ambush, aiming to break both of his legs, they instead ran headfirst into a monster—a human-shaped tyrannosaur, brimming with dragon-like vitality. With just two fingers, Su Yu snapped a steel staff reinforced with alloy. Staring at the killer’s stash of stolen cash—a staggering quarter-million dollars—he showed a corporate-sincere smile: “Thanks for the pre-exam gift pack, Mr. Zhao! I’m gonna go re-invest this!” Three days later, at the National Martial Arts College Entrance Exam, while everyone else struggled just to reach the passing line, Su Yu threw a single punch—and more than a thousand vitality points literally detonated the entire arena!
