Yuelong Star Realm – Dream Immortal Boat.
"You don't want the bloodline anymore?"
All the women stared at Yan Die Qing with wide eyes, completely stunned.
This girl had always been competitive, loved acting spoiled with Lan An, and was dying to skyrocket her cultivation. Now she was voluntarily giving up a divine beast bloodline? How could they not be shocked?
"Die Qing, explain your thoughts," Liu Yuqing gently pulled her daughter-in-law's hand and smiled.
Yan Die Qing bit her lip, carefully choosing her words:
"Husband gave me the Azure Wind Winged Dragon bloodline — I love it very much. But I only just broke through to Late Void Refining not long ago. My realm isn't fully stabilised yet. To refine this bloodline would definitely consume a lot of Warm Blood Liquid. Instead of wasting it on me, it's better to give it to someone more suitable — so Rear Palace can gain strength the fastest possible way!"
"This…"
The women exchanged glances. Hua Qingzhu spoke happily:
"We're really proud you can think like this. But won't you be losing out too much?"
"Not losing out at all!" Yan Die Qing shook her head vigorously.
"Die Qing is right. Azure Wind Winged Dragon is a proud, battle-loving beast — not her fighting style. When Husband comes back, we'll just have him ask Master Kim Nhi for a bloodline that suits her better!" Yan Yueqi spoiledly rubbed her daughter's head and laughed.
Yan Honglian also looked at her little sister with pride — this brat has really grown up.
"Then who do you want to give the Azure Wind Winged Dragon to?" Liu Yuqing asked, satisfied.
"Right now in Rear Palace, the two people are the best candidates: Big Sister Su Yan and Big Sister Ya Lian Na. Both have Wood and Wind attributes — perfect match!" Yan Die Qing looked at the two women.
The women all nodded in agreement.
Su Yan possessed three attributes — Wind, Wood, and Earth. She was already Mid Harmony Realm. If she refined the bloodline — no Warm Blood Liquid needed, and her cultivation would 100% reach Tribulation Realm.
As for Ya Lian Na — Perfect Void Refining. She had been staying with Rear Palace, though not yet officially Lan An's woman, everyone treated her as family. A valiant general who once led armies — with Azure Wind Winged Dragon bloodline, she would be a tiger with wings, very likely stepping straight into Tribulation Realm like Yan Yueqi.
No one could deny — Yan Die Qing's thinking was spot-on.
Li Zhuluan pulled Yan Die Qing's hand in full sympathy — but Azure-Wood Sparrow bloodline suited her best; no one in Rear Palace fit better.
"No way — this bloodline isn't suitable for me!" Su Yan was touched but shook her head firmly. She wanted to develop all three attributes equally. Azure Wind Winged Dragon only had Wind and Wood — taking it would be wasteful. Better give it to someone who could use it fully.
"Me neither! How could I accept such favour from little Die Qing?" Elven general Ya Lian Na's eyes shimmered — deeply moved. Spending time with the sisters had taught her how precious a divine beast bloodline was. She never expected Die Qing would willingly give it to her.
"Hee hee — who said I'm giving it for free? I have a condition!" Yan Die Qing grinned mischievously.
"Condition?" Ya Lian Na blinked — confused. What could she possibly offer in exchange?
"Of course! The condition is — marry my husband and serve him well! Giggle!" Yan Die Qing clapped and burst into laughter.
All the women laughed — teasing looks aimed at Ya Lian Na.
"Naughty girl!" Ya Lian Na — both embarrassed and angry — bonked Yan Die Qing's head. Her snow-white cheeks flushed crimson.
Remembering how she almost lost her virginity to Lan An — her whole body grew hot.
"Then it's settled. Ya Lian Na — how many drops of Warm Blood Liquid do you need to refine Azure Wind Winged Dragon?" Liu Yuqing seized the moment — cutting off any refusal.
Ya Lian Na's cheeks burned. Under the women's knowing gazes, she finally mustered courage and whispered:
"About… 2 drops…"
Compared to the divine beast Three-Legged Golden Crow, Azure Wind Winged Dragon and Moonlit Ice Wolf were less domineering — thus required one drop less than Yan Yueqi had used.
Liu Yuqing mentally calculated: Give 2 drops to Liu Shiqin and 2 to Ya Lian Na — only 3 drops of Warm Blood Liquid left.
Still waiting to refine bloodlines: Nangong Yuan Rong, Bing Lin'er, Li Zhuluan… Who to prioritise?
Wang Yiyun watched the women whispering and laughing secretly — even Hua Qingzhu set up a barrier to block sound. She felt a little left out — but quickly calmed herself, worrying about her injured brother Wang Ying.
"I want to play with Big Sister Lian Na too!" Little A Ni, seeing the fun, slipped from her mother's hand and skipped over.
Her talent rivalled Bai Lian Hua's — already Spirit Transformation Realm despite her young age.
Elf Queen didn't stop her — letting A Ni join the Rear Palace circle. Bai Xiaosheng's eyes nearly spat fire: Letting your daughter hang out with Lan An's women — what are you planning?!
Hu Yuzhen's eyes grew slightly moist watching the sisters. She was a top Fox Clan genius — even on Heavenly Demon Academy's Heavenly Demon Board. But compared to Rear Palace women — far too lacking.
Suddenly, she felt her master's body tremble slightly. Curious, she called: "Master?"
Hu Qingyu took a deep breath — calming the curiosity in her heart, gently closing her eyes.
Liu Yuqing saw this — smiled meaningfully. Just moments ago, she had sent a sound transmission to the Fox Clan Chief.
"Next round — who wants to fight?" Tian Wanbao, in high spirits after taking the lead, shouted toward Blood Emperor Domain.
"Hmph — Blood Five, you're up!"
…
Manhuang Realm – outside Arena of Might
"Not bad, not bad — one pays two hundred — we struck it rich!" Wu San Niang laughed excitedly, dragging Lan An and the Man-Chicken away from the arena.
Following Lan An's instructions, she had bet every Man Stone she had on Ju A Man — now the biggest winner in the stands.
"I'm here!" A simple, honest voice boomed — shaking eardrums.
Lan An looked — sure enough, Ju A Man squatted outside like a mountain, waiting. The giant grinned from ear to ear — as if reborn.
"Carrying so many Man Stones — not afraid of getting robbed?" Lan An joked, walking over.
"Heh heh — someone already took them home for me. I stayed to introduce you to my Big Sis!" Ju A Man scratched his head honestly — though worry flashed in his eyes. He feared Big Sis would beat him to death — but a Giant kept his word.
"I can't go with you right now."
"Why?" Ju A Man's eyes widened. Didn't you really want to meet my Big Sis?
"Someone wants trouble with me. Nothing to do with Giant Race — just give me your location," Lan An said casually.
"Who? Han Wei?" Though naive, Ju A Man wasn't stupid — frowning.
"You don't need to know. Tell me where you live — then scram!" Lan An pretended to be angry.
Ju A Man gritted his teeth. He wanted to help — but realised his rashness might drag the entire Giant Race into danger. He hesitated.
"You're too weak to help. You'd only be a burden!" Lan An kicked his butt.
"Fine… when you're free — come to Ancient Desolate Forest. That's where we live!" Ju A Man knew Lan An was right — gritted his teeth, then leaped away.
Giants were huge but agile — one jump carried him half of Giant Tyrant City away.
Clap clap clap…
Loud applause.
Two colossal green-skinned figures strode out from the arena. Han Wei clapped sarcastically:
"Should I call you brave… or stupid?"
"Heh — you tell me?" Lan An, Wu San Niang, and Man-Chicken turned — eyes amused.
"If you let Ju A Man stay — at least you could've pulled Giant Race as allies. Yet you sent him away? Suicidal stupidity!" Han Wei bent down — blood-moon eyes level with Lan An's — voice dark.
"Your mouth stinks!" Lan An covered his nose — spitting in disgust.
Wu San Niang couldn't help bursting into laughter. Hidden spectators around broke into cold sweat.
They hated Lan An too — he made them lose everything. They hoped Giant Han Race would crush him.
"Lowly, insignificant human — quite gutsy!" At that moment — the Giant Han protector looked down at the three like ants.
"See, little ant? Before I send you to death — I want to see despair on your face!" Han Wei grinned — reaching to lift Lan An's hood.
"COCK-A-DOODLE-DOOOO! Want to see Master's face? You're not worthy!"
A stern voice rang. The sleek figure behind Lan An crowed — tyrannical power laced with thunder — stomping toward Han Wei's head.
"What the hell?!"
Han Wei sensed danger — hurriedly punching with one massive arm.
BOOM!
Like a jet engine — Han Wei's colossal body staggered back several steps — arm numb.
"How…?!"
Countless jaws dropped. The black-cloaked man's companion — Seventh-Turn like Han Wei — kicked him back?
Exactly. After half a year of brutal training — not only Lan An progressed. The Man-Chicken revealed terrifying talent — breaking through to Seventh-Turn Body Cultivation.
"Loser under my feet dares act arrogant?" Lan An sneered coldly.
Han Wei struggled upright — veins bulging, face twisted with rage. Today's humiliation exceeded his entire life. Reason crumbling — he roared at the old Giant Han behind him:
"Protector — KILL! Full power — kill these ants! Kill everyone who witnessed this!"
"Not good!"
Han Wei's words terrified the surrounding crowd — they scattered in panic.
"Think you ants can run?"
The protector — called Protector Lao — laughed coldly. His tall, bony, skull-covered body stepped forward. Four arms punched space.
BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM…
Space cracked layer by layer. Fleeing Body Cultivators exploded into bloody rain.
"So in Manhuang Realm — only Eighth-Turn can affect space?" Dan Mengji realised.
Lan An nodded — first time seeing Manhuang's sturdy space crack. So Eighth-Turn was the threshold.
Han Wei laughed in satisfaction. Seeing the three motionless — he thought they were frozen in fear.
"HAHAHA — despair yet? Regret yet? Before absolute power — you're ants! This is the price of offending the great Giant Han Race!"
Lan An was too lazy to reply — stepped back with Man-Chicken… Leaving only one black-cloaked figure facing the two giants.
Han Wei grew even more smugger — thinking Lan An finally knew fear. Protector Lao threatened:
"Hand over your Body Arts and Cultivation Methods — especially that terrifying fist. I might leave your corpses intact!"
Han Wei's eyes lit up — almost forgot. He nodded wildly:
"Hand everything over — or die without burial!"
"These small fry talk too much. This old lady can't stand it anymore!"
A lazy, clear voice rang out — instantly exciting Han Wei.
"A woman?"
Han Wei licked his lips — he loved eating human women most. Finding one now — he reached to grab.
"Hmph!"
Wu San Niang snorted. Casually gathered power — threw a seemingly ordinary punch…
"NOT GOOD!"
The moment that "ordinary" fist left her hand — Protector Lao's face drastically changed. Without thinking — he lunged to block…
BOOM BOOM BOOM…
Space shattered in huge chunks. Before Han Wei's bulging eyes — His Early Eighth-Turn protector's body exploded.
SPLAT…
A rain of blood like a crimson flood drenched the sky. Lan An raised a spiritual barrier to stay clean.
Far away — the masked Giant Race woman watching secretly — Her colossal body shook violently. Unconsciously — her huge yet jade-white, graceful hand covered her mouth…
Time… seemed to freeze.