Zhimeng gently raised her hand.
A storage ring and a drop of her essence blood appeared, hovering before Yun Roumu.
"If you are willing to avenge me, you may take my inheritance.
Consume this drop of essence blood, and you will fully awaken the Chaos Illusion Butterfly bloodline, greatly enhancing your strength.
However, you will no longer be a half-demon—you will become a true demon.
If you are unwilling to take up my cause, that’s fine as well.
Out of kinship, you may take this storage ring. It contains the wealth of my lifetime, which will greatly benefit your future cultivation.
You don’t need to be overly cautious. I swear upon the Great Dao that I am freely giving these to you. I have no intention of using underhanded methods like possession.
Think it over carefully."
Her voice was slow, as though unused to speaking after so long.
But it carried a wealth of detail, preemptively addressing any doubts or suspicions Yun Roumu might have.
Yun Roumu stared at the storage ring and the drop of blood before her.
Her mind was already made up.
For her, choosing between remaining a half-demon and becoming a true demon wasn’t even a question.
To stay by Ye Yu’s side in the future, Yun Roumu was willing to do anything.
Even if it meant fully transforming into a demon, she had no hesitation.
Thus, Yun Roumu took the drop of essence blood without a second thought.
Several days later.
After spending time together day and night, Ye Yu had fully adapted to the presence of both Xie Muling and Yin Feijing.
And he had come to one undeniable conclusion:
Whether it was a fox girl or a dragon girl, tails were undoubtedly a speed-enhancing attribute.
Moreover, Xie Muling finally explained why she was so fond of being close to him.
According to her, Ye Yu’s body exuded an irresistible scent.
A fragrance that she found utterly captivating.
Merely smelling this scent caused her spiritual energy to circulate automatically.
Her cultivation progress accelerated exponentially—nearly tens of times faster than traditional closed-door cultivation.
This was why Xie Muling constantly wanted to be around Ye Yu.
However, in the past, Ye Yu had resisted such behavior, even trying to escape.
This had made Xie Muling feel deeply upset.
After listening to her explanation, Ye Yu couldn’t help but sigh.
Senior Sister, how could I not want to escape?
When you approach without a word, sniffing like some kind of crazed gourmand, who wouldn’t feel frightened?
Not to mention that blissed-out expression of yours—it’s hard to put into words.
I was genuinely afraid you might swallow me whole if you got upset!
If you had just explained earlier that being close to me and inhaling my scent boosted your cultivation, how could I refuse?
Of course, it didn’t matter now. The past was the past.
And besides, Xie Muling had recently discovered an even more effective method than sticking close.
Naturally, Ye Yu had no reason to refuse this development either.
After formalizing their Dao companion relationship, Ye Yu brought Xie Muling and Yin Feijing back to Qingyun Sect’s Wuzhi Peak.
At this point, Ye Yu had fully come to terms with his situation.
If the number of companions kept increasing, he might as well gather everyone together.
That way, everything would be more convenient.
At Wuzhi Peak.
Tuoba Qiyue was visibly surprised to learn that Xie Muling had also become Ye Yu’s Dao companion.
After all, it wasn’t long ago that Ye Yu had personally asked her to help block Xie Muling.
Yet now, only a few days later, they had become Dao companions?
When Tuoba Qiyue questioned him about this, Ye Yu could only offer an awkward smile.
"Things change, Senior Sister. That’s just how life works."
Xie Muling leaned out from behind him and pouted. "Senior Sister, you can guard the treasure, but can’t I let love bloom between me and Junior Brother?"
Ye Yu looked puzzled. "Guard the treasure? What does that mean?"
"You don’t know?" Xie Muling said with exaggerated innocence. "I personally saw Senior Sister sneaking into your room while you were asleep..."
Before Xie Muling could finish, Tuoba Qiyue stepped forward and clamped a hand over her mouth.
Forcing a smile, she said to Ye Yu, "She’s just spouting nonsense. Don’t take it seriously!"
Then, leaning closer to Xie Muling, she whispered through clenched teeth, "Say one more word, and I’ll silence you for good!
You’ve been eyeing my Zhongzhou Cloud-Peak Fan for a while now, haven’t you? Fine, it’s yours tonight."
Xie Muling’s eyes lit up as she nodded in satisfaction.
Meanwhile, Tuoba Qiyue felt as though her heart was bleeding.
The Zhongzhou Cloud-Peak Fan was a low-grade spiritual artifact and a personal treasure she cherished.
But to maintain her image, she had no choice but to sacrifice it.
After all, she couldn’t let Ye Yu find out about the time she had snuck into his room before they were Dao companions.
Elsewhere, Su Yao, Ruan Lianyue, and Yun Ciwu quickly bonded with Yin Feijing.
Within moments, they were chatting and laughing as though they had been friends for years, creating a lively and harmonious scene.
This contrasted starkly with the tense dynamic between Tuoba Qiyue and Xie Muling.
Wait, there’s killing intent!
Ye Yu turned sharply.
At some point, Li Ruowang had appeared behind him.
"Truly impressive, Husband," she said, her tone dripping with sarcasm. "A few days away, and you return with two new sisters.
At this rate, the entire Wuzhi Peak will be filled in no time."
As a yandere Empress, Li Ruowang’s transformation was remarkable.
In the past, she would have fought tooth and nail with any new companions.
To her, Ye Yu was hers alone, to be shared with no one.
Yet now, with two new Dao companions in tow, Li Ruowang had refrained from acting out.
A few sarcastic comments were the extent of her reaction—an incredible show of restraint.
But Ye Yu, experienced in handling yanderes, knew exactly what to do.
Yanderes were a product of indulgence.
The solution? Absolute dominance.
"Li Ruowang, if you’re going to complain, let’s deal with this properly."
Without another word, Ye Yu led her back to the bamboo hut.
There, he began practicing calligraphy, focusing on the character "Kun" for three whole days.
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By the end, Li Ruowang was utterly subdued, begging for mercy and swearing never to complain again.
However, Li Ruowang’s example only served as a reminder.
If he could handle her, what about Bai Miaoleng, the Demon Clan’s rightful princess?
Her strength as a true princess of the Demon Clan was formidable.
If left unchecked, she could pose a significant danger.
For safety’s sake, Ye Yu decided it was time for another dream realm simulation to strengthen himself further.
That night.
Ye Yu entered his room alone.
After tightly sealing the windows and doors and setting multiple layers of restrictions, he finally felt at ease.
It was time to begin the simulation.
Today’s events had made him cautious.
Even though Xie Muling hadn’t said much, her words had hinted at something unsettling.
For example, she had personally witnessed Tuoba Qiyue sneaking into his room while he was asleep.
That was unacceptable.
The dream realm system was a secret Ye Yu intended to keep to himself for now.
Caution was imperative.
[Every dream is a new life.]
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