It had been a while since Lan An opened the Lucky Shop.
"A!"
A number flashed in his vision, and Lan An nearly leaped out of his skin.
Yan Yue Qi, seeing his reaction, reached out with her delicate hand to check his forehead for a fever.
Of course, a Fusion Realm cultivator like Lan An couldn't catch a fever. His excitement stemmed from the staggering Fame Points displayed before him—over 40 billion.
After purchasing the Primordial Purple Wood Butterfly Bloodline for Mu Zi Yin and another bloodline during his time with Bing Lan Xi on Dwarf Island, his Fame Points had dwindled. Now, they'd skyrocketed to 40 billion, enough to buy four more bloodlines for his wives. How could he not be stunned?
"My master's appearance must've boosted my fame," Lan An mused.
He quickly pieced it together. Wu San Niang's dramatic intervention at Sea Continent, shielding him and forcing back the Dan Clan's Twin Ancestors—both Tribulation experts—had spread like wildfire. Countless Image Recording Jades broadcasted the news across Viet Dragon Star, cementing his reputation as the disciple of the Frenzied Queen. No one dared underestimate him now.
"My master's one appearance outdid all my efforts," Lan An chuckled bitterly. Wu San Niang's renown was colossal.
He overlooked one detail: his own victory over Huo Li, a suppressed Body Unity cultivator, had also earned him significant Fame Points.
Suppressing his excitement, Lan An scanned the Lucky Shop's five items. One shone so brilliantly it dwarfed the others.
His body tensed, breath quickening. Abruptly, he pulled Yan Yue Qi into his arms, kissing her passionately.
"Mmph!"
Caught off guard, Yan Yue Qi's tongue was claimed, leaving her breathless.
After a long moment, Lan An pulled back, holding her exquisite form tightly, laughing. "Yue Qi, you're the greatest treasure, my ultimate lucky star!"
"What's gotten into you?" Yan Yue Qi huffed, pinching his ear, baffled by his antics.
Lan An's eyes gleamed, his grin unstoppable. "My master Jin Ni sent a gift just for you!"
"Oh?" Yan Yue Qi's interest piqued.
She knew, beyond Wu San Niang, Lan An had a mysterious master who occasionally sent gifts. What could it be to make him so ecstatic?
Her lashes fluttered, anticipation rising.
Lan An couldn't wait, confirming the purchase.
Keng! Purchase successful. 12 billion Fame Points deducted.
Despite losing a quarter of his points, Lan An felt no regret. He gazed at Yan Yue Qi fondly, raising his hand.
A translucent jade vial appeared, radiating mystery.
CAW!
Two piercing, prideful cries echoed through the Spirit Realm Pearl. The Golden Crow Void Flame within Lan An and Yan Yue Qi surged, breaking free uncontrollably.
The golden flames coalesced into Golden Crow forms, cold and regal, yet their sharp eyes held reverence, fixed on the vial, heads bowed slightly as if subjects before an emperor.
Inside the vial, a drop of golden blood churned violently, emitting haughty cries. Its searing aura could incinerate the cosmos. Only the System's special vial contained its destructive force.
"What… is this?" Yan Yue Qi's voice trembled, her lips bleeding from biting them.
Instinct told her this golden blood held unparalleled power, surpassing anything she'd encountered. It was dangerous yet irresistible, her heart pounding with desire.
Lan An held her tightly, whispering, "Three-Legged Golden Crow Bloodline."
Yan Yue Qi's eyes widened, her body quivering with excitement.
Even Lan An couldn't believe his luck, stumbling upon this at the first Lucky Shop opening. He'd once missed the Golden Crow Bloodline due to insufficient points, a lingering regret. Now, with ample points and Yan Yue Qi by his side, it appeared—destined for her.
"Fate," Lan An marveled.
"Xiao Nan, I want it!" Yan Yue Qi declared, gazing at him with love. "With this, no one will stop our harem's dominance over Viet Dragon Star!"
Her eyes burned with pride, confidence, and fierce ambition. Her purpose was clear: to live for Lan An, their family, and the harem's rise. She'd be his fiercest general, crushing any who blocked his path.
The Golden Crow's legend was renowned across Viet Dragon Star. Yan Yue Qi knew its bloodline signified supremacy among fire-based species.
"Silly, my master meant it for you. It's yours," Lan An said, kissing her forehead tenderly.
"The Golden Crow is notoriously volatile. With Yan Yue Qi's current cultivation, refining it is suicide. Don't celebrate yet," Jin Ni interjected.
Lan An nodded, understanding the stakes.
"It suits you, but you're not ready to refine it," he told Yan Yue Qi seriously. "My master says you need at least Body Unity realm, and I must reach Refining Void and Sixth Transformation Body Cultivation to assist you via dual cultivation."
Refining the Three-Legged Golden Crow Bloodline was grueling. Alone, Yan Yue Qi would need Tribulation realm for safety. With Lan An's Dragon Immortal Sacred Canon dual cultivation, he'd need Refining Void and Sixth Transformation, and she'd need Early Body Unity. Jin Ni had relayed these conditions.
Yan Yue Qi listened intently, nodding. As the harem's matriarch, she understood haste led to failure. Sensing the blood's danger, she trusted Lan An's words.
"We'll cultivate diligently to refine it together," she said, clenching her fists, her fighting spirit ablaze.
Lan An smiled, handing her the vial.
Yan Yue Qi stored it deep in her storage ring, suppressing her longing. As the vial vanished, the Golden Crow Void Flame calmed, retreating into their bodies.
"My thanks to Senior Jin Ni!" Yan Yue Qi bowed to the void, sincerely grateful to Lan An's mysterious master.
Her earnest beauty nearly made Lan An laugh. On his shoulder, Jin Ni pouted—she was just a little girl, after all.
"I'm off to seclusion to reach Body Unity!" Yan Yue Qi declared, kissing Lan An lightly before darting off.
"Take these. Don't push yourself too hard," Lan An tossed her a pouch of Supreme Spirit Stones, enough for prolonged cultivation.
"I know!" Yan Yue Qi flashed a radiant smile, soaring to Qi Nan Palace.
Lan An trusted her. Yan Yue Qi was relentless in cultivation but never reckless.
With a sigh, securing the Golden Crow Bloodline for her fulfilled a major goal. His harem now boasted several bloodlines and physiques:
Yan Yue Qi: Three-Legged Golden Crow Bloodline
Yan Ruo Xue: Water Desolation Bloodline
Mu Zi Yin: Primordial Purple Wood Butterfly Bloodline
Bai Su Mei: Great White Star-Swallowing Snake Bloodline
Yan Hong Lian: Great Sun Divine Body
Suo Mei: Nine Yin Heavenly Physique
The bloodline from Dwarf Island remained unassigned, a decision for later.
Still, the harem's bloodlines and physiques were too few for its size. When all possessed such powers, who across the nine heavens and ten lands could stop them?
"The road is long," Lan An murmured, resuming his Lucky Shop browsing.
Keng! Refresh successful. 10,000 Fame Points deducted.
Five new items appeared. Luck didn't favor him, as multiple refreshes yielded nothing remarkable. Yet, having secured the Golden Crow Bloodline, his mood remained high.
He kept refreshing.
After numerous attempts, one item caught his eye: Shadow Flight Cloak – High-Grade Spirit Treasure – 250,000 Fame Points.
He examined it—a pitch-black cloak exuding mystery. Its description read:
Shadow Flight Cloak: A cloak treasure enabling stealth mode, undetectable by divine senses below Late Body Unity.
"Perfect," Lan An confirmed the purchase.
Keng! Shadow Flight Cloak purchased. 250,000 Fame Points deducted.
The White Sand Palace was a dragon's den. Caution was paramount. His Breath Concealment Robe hid his aura, and paired with the Shadow Flight Cloak, they formed a flawless stealth combo.
Without hesitation, he donned both. Instantly, he vanished, as if erased from existence, not even his breathing audible.
Only Lan An could see himself—clad in the form-fitting Breath Concealment Robe like an assassin, leaking no aura, while the Shadow Flight Cloak fluttered, shrouding him in a mystical force that merged him with the night.
"Excellent! These make me much more confident," Lan An smiled, satisfied.
With a thought, he deactivated stealth, reappearing. Sustaining it drained significant spiritual energy, but his vast reserves could handle it. An average Late Fusion cultivator could maintain it for half an hour at best.
"My only movement skill is Phantom Charm Wander Step, a major weakness," Lan An realized.
Against Yu Chen, avoiding it to conceal his identity had slowed him drastically.
He resumed refreshing the Lucky Shop.
Starfall Step – Low-Grade Heaven Movement Skill.
"Too weak. Next!" Lan An skipped it.
With his current Fame Points and standards, Heaven-Grade skills no longer sufficed.
"High-grade movement skills are rare. Finding quality ones will cost many refreshes," Jin Ni advised.
"I've got points to burn," Lan An laughed, refreshing again.
After spending 500,000 Fame Points, even passing up bloodlines, his persistence paid off.
"There it is! Buy it!" Lan An confirmed excitedly as a top-tier item appeared.
A blazing red jade pendant materialized, radiating sky-piercing energy, as if it could incinerate all.
Supreme Spirit Movement Skill – Fire Law Ten Thousand Miles
A fire-based movement skill requiring a fire spirit root.
"On par with Phantom Charm Wander Step. Don't disappoint me," Lan An grinned.
He'd always found lesser movement skills lacking due to Phantom Charm's brilliance. Fire Law Ten Thousand Miles was the first to spark his interest.
A drop of blood fell onto the pendant, flooding his mind with information.
Lan An leaped up, practicing the imparted technique. His legs dissolved, transforming into surging flames.
WHOOSH!
The air tore as he vanished, leaving only a trail of blazing sparks. Far off, a tri-colored flame blazed on the horizon.
Transformed into soaring fire, Lan An murmured, "Fire Law Ten Thousand Miles, first layer. Not bad at all."
He resumed refreshing the Lucky Shop, seeking more martial skills to bolster his arsenal.