Chapter 695: Reforging a Physical Body

Chapter 695: Reforging a Physical Body

With the Demon Child determined to live once more, Xiao Nanfeng was able to relax.

"What now?" he asked the Divine Emperor.

"His physical body was made out of demonic corpse aura. Though it may be strong, his future growth might well be stunted, let alone in its current shattered state. Demonic corpse aura is running rampant throughout his body, and it'll end up being destroyed soon enough if we don't do anything. We'll have to reforge his physical body, but ordinary flesh would hardly be able to withstand the concentrated demonic corpse aura. We need a treasure that possesses incredible vitality, one which will ultimately determine his future strength."

"What about this?" Xiao Nanfeng suggested.

He revealed the Divine Seal of Dazheng and retrieved an item from within.

"This is—a seventh-grade lotus?" the Divine Emperor's eyes lit up.

"Indeed. Wouldn't this suffice?" Xiao Nanfeng asked.

"It certainly would, but can you afford to give up such a relic yourself?" The Divine Emperor frowned.

"The Demon Child will be with me for a decade or so, so it would hardly be a waste. What's more, precious though the lotus might be, it's not something I can hope to claim for myself."

The Divine Emperor inclined her head. "I do recall hearing that the seventh-grade lotus is one of the supreme treasures of the Yuqing holy land, and it certainly wouldn't give up the lotus easily. Very well, then. Let's use this treasure."

Xiao Nanfeng nodded as well. It was true that he could forcibly consume the seventh-grade lotus himself, and he did have the ability to do so, but it would irreparably damage his relationship to the Yuqing holy land.

This was the best-case scenario. He could save the Demon Child, keep the seventh-grade lotus, and add a fearsome cultivator into his ranks.

The Divine Emperor took the seventh-grade lotus and infused a bout of energy within, causing it to glow with green light.

The Divine Emperor was a Boundless Immortal. Though she had yet to recover her full strength, it was trivial for her to wipe away all the seals binding the lotus, and she quickly attuned it to her needs.

"Demon Child, I'm going to be reforging your body. You may feel significant discomfort, but I promise this is for your own good. If you really can't bear it any longer, think about your mother. She certainly wants you to grow stronger, too," Xiao Nanfeng said.

The Demon Child nodded, tearing up once more. "I haven't fulfilled my promise to Mother yet, either. I'm not going to be afraid. Do it!"

Xiao Nanfeng looked toward the Divine Emperor, who nodded and infused the seventh-grade lotus into the Demon Child's body.

The seventh-grade lotus exploded with green light, as though trying to resist the fusion, but its resistance was futile in the Divine Emperor's presence. Lotus flowers surrounded the Demon Child.

With a hum, the lotus flowers shone with divine light. It was clear that the reforging of the Demon Child's physical body would be a rather time-consuming process.

"Can I help?" Xiao Nanfeng asked.

"There's no need. It'll likely take several hours," the Divine Emperor replied.

Xiao Nanfeng nodded. "I'll enter secluded cultivation myself too, then."

"Go treat your wounds," the Divine Emperor agreed.

Xiao Nanfeng moved some distance away, then sat cross-legged in meditation as he began to recuperate. After all, he had been hurt badly by the swords that the seventh-grade lotus had manifested.

Xiao Nanfeng smiled wryly as he nodded.

"I witnessed the growth of the relationship between you and Yu'er—and all the other women you've encountered, too. What do you plan on doing in the future? Do you plan to propose to them all, or do you have other thoughts?" the Divine Emperor asked seriously.

Xiao Nanfeng sighed. "My relationships really have been growing more complicated. I'm sorry for troubling you."

"Of these women, do you only intend to pick one, or do you want them all?"

Xiao Nanfeng took a deep breath. "In my life, in just a few short decades, I was blessed to have encountered all of you—and I am indebted to you all as well. I might already be dead if not for everyone's continued support. My relationship with all of you is not merely of affection, but also of debt."

"So you intend to marry us all, then? Just like how Emperor Wei had both the Red Emperor and Empress Bai in the undying realm?" the Divine Emperor gave Xiao Nanfeng a contemplative look.

"I understand your qualms. I am grateful to all the women in my life, and I don't want to harm any of them. This is what I'm planning to do. I haven't accomplished the feats I'm striving toward just yet, so I don't dare make lofty promises. The ten-thousand-year calamity draws ever nearer—if we can't overcome it, our plans will hardly matter. If we can, however, I intend to forge a few new avatars, split up my memories so that each avatar possesses only those memories and feelings associated with a single woman, then sever my relationship with all my avatars. There shall be one of me for each of you," Xiao Nanfeng proposed gently.

"What?" the Divine Emperor exclaimed in shock.

"If we survive the ten-thousand-year calamity, I would be honored to present you with a complete me who only cares about you and none other," Xiao Nanfeng pledged.

The Divine Emperor was taken aback. She had been prepared for Xiao Nanfeng to choose between one of them or all of them, not this third option.

Xiao Nanfeng was planning to mutilate his body to this extent for them all!

In this world where taking multiple wives and even concubines was accepted, Xiao Nanfeng's gesture was particularly touching.

She suddenly held Xiao Nanfeng's hand and said, "Don't. If you do divide up your thoughts, you'll be incomplete. I want you the way you are, healthy and hale."

As Xiao Nanfeng glanced at the Divine Emperor's exquisite features, the care for him brimming in her eyes, he couldn't help himself any longer. He stepped forward and held her in an embrace.

The Divine Emperor tensed, but didn't resist.

Xiao Nanfeng still recalled his memories of that lifelong dream they had shared, as did the Divine Emperor herself. How could she have forgotten those memories when she had lived with Xiao Nanfeng as husband and wife. She recalled every detail. And though in this world that dream had yet to be realized, Xiao Nanfeng's resolute attitude made her believe that what she had awaited all these years was worth it.

Their eyes met each other's. The Divine Emperor began to blush.

Xiao Nanfeng leaned it and gave her a peck on her lips. The Divine Emperor tensed up again, gripping Xiao Nanfeng's shoulders tightly.

The kiss seemed to last forever before the two cultivators finally broke it.

The Divine Emperor's cheeks were bright red. "You bullied me again!"

"Dreams are inferior to reality, after all. Divine Emperor, I really am glad I can interact with you like this in person," Xiao Nanfeng said gently.

The Divine Emperor caressed Xiao Nanfeng, who carried her up and took her toward her residence not far away.

Although this was Xiao Nanfeng's first time in this valley, it was obvious from a quick scan with his spiritual energy where her bedroom was.

Xiao Nanfeng carried the Divine Emperor in before all the doors within suddenly sealed themselves, and a glimmering formation isolated everything inside.