Pursued by the Top Grade Saintess after Engagement Annulled-Chapter 283 - 281: Intimate Moments with Xiao Qingxue, Empire Distribution in the Southwestern Two Continents
Xia Feng knew that things were definitely not as easy as she made them out to be.
The younger sister who had always been in the Lower Realm was now specially cared for by the Divine King after being taken back, even to the point of being reprimanded for her by the other brothers, seemingly as if she was being groomed as an heir.
This certainly made others burn with anger.
Currently, Xiao Qingxue’s situation looked glamorous on the surface, but it was actually full of hidden threats.
Xia Feng was anxious at heart but didn’t dare to show it on his face for fear that Xiao Qingxue would also start worrying.
But she quickly composed herself and smiled as she kissed Xia Feng on the cheek.
"I’m only twenty, they’re all much older. By the time I reach their age, I will definitely be stronger than them."
"They’re just jealous of me. I’ve handled many similar situations when I was in the Sacred Land, so don’t worry about it."
Xia Feng embraced Xiao Qingxue: "If there’s any problem, you must tell me. Even if it means risking everything, I will come to rescue you, understand?"
Xiao Qingxue looked touched, sniffed, and nestled her head into Xia Feng’s chest.
Feeling the damp sensation on his chest, Xia Feng felt a twinge of heartache, but he didn’t want to point it out.
Being able to cry is also a good thing, much better than keeping it bottled up inside.
However, Xiao Qingxue quickly calmed herself down and when she emerged from his embrace, her face carried a hint of shyness, seemingly a little embarrassed about having cried.
Seeing his wife’s enticing expression, Xia Feng couldn’t hold back any longer and transformed into a wolf.
At the same time, the Great Dao within both their bodies manifested spontaneously, interweaving in mid-air.
This sensation, akin to a merging of Divine Souls, was irresistibly captivating.
Xia Feng’s Great Dao of Life also intertwined with Xiao Qingxue’s Great Dao of Life, reciprocally feeding each other’s insights.
After the cultivation session, Xiao Qingxue, soaked in fragrant sweat, leaned on Xia Feng’s chest and gently tapped it with her fist.
"Luckily the sisters weren’t here, or the way I just behaved was truly embarrassing."
Thinking of her earlier performance, Xiao Qingxue’s cheeks reddened noticeably, her whole body tinged with pink.
Amused, Xia Feng held her fist: "We’ve been married for ages, what is there to be shy about, hmm?"
"In the future, they will be like this too, being able to better understand each other’s Great Dao when Divine Souls merge."
"Even though you’ve become Martial Gods, most of it was due to the resources of the Divine Realm, and your understanding of the Great Dao is still too shallow."
"Only through our mutual integration can you advance further and I can gain more insights."
"It’s a win-win situation, don’t you want to reach the peak with me?"
This statement was rather ambiguous, and Xiao Qingxue, thin-skinned as she was, felt embarrassed even without her sisters around.
She glared at Xia Feng with slight annoyance, not out of anger, but more like playful teasing, causing Xia Feng’s expression to shift slightly.
"You’re at it again!"
She anxiously tried to push Xia Feng away but couldn’t match his strength. After a brief tussle, she fell asleep in his arms, dizzy and out of breath.
Holding his beloved wife, Xia Feng gently closed his eyes, savoring the newfound insights gained from their recent merging.
After a moment, he opened his eyes, gazing into the void as the Great Dao around him swelled and subsided, finally retreating back into the Divine Fire Platform within his body.
When Xiao Qingxue awoke, she shared tender moments with Xia Feng for quite some time before leaving the Dream Realm Pearl to return to the Divine Hall of Life.
Qi Anna, as Xiao Qingxue’s guard, was accustomed to her occasional sleeps.
But based on the basic principles of being a guard, she still advised, "Snow Princess, though your progress is the greatest, your foundation is still weak compared to other princes and princesses."
"You should reduce your resting time and increase your cultivation time."
Having just met with Xia Feng, Xiao Qingxue’s face still carried a sweet smile, and her cheeks were flushed with warmth, as if reliving the cherished moments before departing.
But after hearing her words, her tenderness faded entirely, replaced by an icy demeanor.
"Mind your own business, get out."
Qi Anna frowned, wanting to persuade further, but seeing Xiao Qingxue’s expression, she knew that any further words would be futile.
Although she was the one to bring the Snow Princess back, effectively making herself a part of the Snow Princess’s faction.
Yet, because she had brought her back, the Snow Princess was always resistant and never accepted her allegiance, leaving Qi Anna unsure of what to do.
After a moment of hesitation, she finally retreated from the Divine Hall.
Xia Feng continued his cultivation within the Dream Realm Pearl for a long time before stepping out.
Listening to the sounds of battle around, he tapped his fingers lightly on the table and turned to ask Feng Yu beside him.
"How much do you know about the empires of the Southern Continent and the Western Continent?"
Feng Yu paused. He, too, was once an emperor, and although he couldn’t cross the Endless Sea in the middle to attack other continents, he still had to understand other empires.
After pondering for a while, he spoke, "Each of these two continents has three empires."
"The Western Continent has the Death Empire and the Demon Empire. I’ve heard they’re very powerful, but there’s always been little news about them."
"The White Tiger Empire next to them is more like a vassal empire, guarding the coastline for them."
Xia Feng frowned slightly. Hearing of the Death Empire and the Demon Empire, there was an unshakable sense of discomfort arising from deep within his soul.
Feng Yu didn’t notice his unease and continued, "Compared to the Western Continent, I know a bit more about the Southern Continent."
"The layout of the Southern Continent is similar to the Northern Continent. The peripheral Li Huo Empire is like my former Celestial Wind Empire, relatively weak."
"The central Vermilion Bird Empire is strong like the former Great Li, and the Southern Barbarian Empire on the far south is similar to the former Beiman Empire."
Xia Feng raised an eyebrow: "Are they also a nation of warriors?"
The Beiman Empire had troubled Xia Feng a lot, so hearing Feng Yu say that the Southern Barbarian Empire was similar to the Beiman Empire, he couldn’t help but feel curious.
Feng Yu scratched his head, "Not exactly. The Beiman Empire is a nomadic empire where everyone is battle-hardened and skilled at war."
"But as for the Southern Barbarians... well, everyone there is adept at using poison and can summon swarms of reptiles and insects."
Xia Feng paused, imagining a row of people, with a swarm of insects and reptiles behind them in a war scene, which made him feel somewhat uncomfortable.
He momentarily brushed aside this discomfort and instead focused on the Li Huo Empire, "This Li Huo Empire, it sounds somewhat similar to the Great Li."
The Royal Family of the Great Li Empire also practiced the Great Dao of Li Huo, so hearing the name of this empire naturally drew a connection for Xia Feng.
