The morning sun filtered through the thin curtains of the tiny inn room, casting gentle gold across the floor.
Inside, under two tangled blankets, three bodies lay piled together like a confused dumpling platter.
Yue'er opened the door without knocking. Master Alex, I came to She froze.
Blanket. Legs. Arms. Lin Feng's hair across Alex's chest. Xiao Xiao drooling slightly with a smile. All three nestled together like they had spent the night cultivating something very unorthodox. Yue'er's eyes widened.
You YOU DID THAT WITH A CHILD TOO?!
Alex bolted upright, yanking the blanket up to cover himself. W-Wait, no! It's not what it looks like! Oh, so you sent Xiao Xiao to fight in the tournament, and then thought, 'Let's sleep with her too?' Shameless! Xiao Xiao yawned and stretched. No no, Big Sister Yue'er, it wasn't like that! We were doing Duo Cultivation!
Alex's soul left his body. Stop saying that! Actually, Xiao Xiao continued sweetly, Sister Lin Feng was there too! So maybe it was Triple Cultivation! And it was very warm and soft! Handsome, slimy, and sweet! I even copied Sister Lin's moves of getting on top of Master! Lin Feng buried her face in a pillow and screamed silently.
Yue'er's face went red, then blue, then back to red again. She turned toward Alex slowly. So you're saying it was good?
I I WE JUST SLEPT
Yue'er stared at him, her eyes scanning down, then up. "Hmph. Big enough for me too
WHAAAT?! She turned sharply and pointed to the door. Lin Feng, Xiao Xiao. Out. Huh? Lin Feng blinked. I need to talk to Master. Alone.
But. OUT! Grumbling and confused, the two girls shuffled out. As soon as the door shut
Ding!
System Alert New Potential Disciple Detected. Do NOT screw this up, or suffer heavenly retribution. Alex groaned inwardly. Even you? What's with this system Meanwhile, Yue'er got dangerously close. Her voice dropped to a whisper, lips just an inch from his. Xiao Xiao said you were doing Duo Cultivation What's that? Can you show me?
His brain exploded. She leaned closer, her breath brushing his cheek.
Just then BANG!
The door slammed open. Lin Feng stood there, panting. What's taking so long She stopped. There was Yue'er, almost on top of Alex. He was shirtless. Yue'er's hand was on his chest. What the hell are you doing to my Master?!
Yue'er stood tall. We were just talking. Cultivators talk with their hearts. And sometimes with skin.
Don't play dumb with me! Lin Feng snapped. I don't have my father's support anymore, not even your support, and now you want to steal my Master?! I only have him! Don't take him from me too!
The air was thick. Heavy. One wrong word and someone was going to throw a sword. Alex raised both hands. WAIT Everyone turned. She's my new disciple.
WHAT?! Xiao Xiao and Lin Feng shouted in unison, having peeked in from the hall.
Yue'er blinked. Wait, I am?
Ding!
[System: New Disciple Registered Yue'er. Ranking updated. +100 Sect Points.]
Alex collapsed backward on the futon. I need a nap after That Day Tournament Grounds
The crowd gathered once more. Tension buzzed in the air as officials stepped forward. After thorough investigation, the source of the forbidden technique used yesterday has been traced. The rogue participant has been eliminated. The tournament will resume with the junior division.
A murmur passed through the crowd. The announcer raised a scroll. Now, an important update! As of today, the Black Something Sect has officially risen in rank, moving from Unranked to Top 400 in the continent's Junior Cultivation Ranking.
The crowd gasped. Whispers spread like wildfire. Who are they?
They're the ones with the destruction style, girls! Wasn't one of them riding a slime?! AND the new one looks terrifying! As cheers, laughter, and speculation erupted across the stands, Alex stood in silence, his disciples around him one smirking, one clinging to his arm, and one suspiciously close behind him He exhaled.