Chapter 509: The Transformation of Qi Qi Xinyue

"Shan Wei, speak your mind. As a disciple of the Great Divine Officer, you will surely become a pillar of our Divine Clan's future." Feng Huan spoke to Shan Wei with great kindness.

Shan Wei bowed respectfully and said, "Since Ding Huan arrived in the Pangu Great World, he has had countless beautiful companions. Given his nature, his affections will inevitably shift."

"Therefore, I prepared for the Holy Maiden a Dao Fruit—the Beauty-Preserving Dao Fruit. I happened upon this fruit myself; its value is exceedingly high."

"The Beauty-Preserving Dao Fruit enhances a female cultivator's appearance, purifies her innate quality, and strengthens her charm, drawing the admiration of male cultivators."

With that, Shan Wei pulled out a jade box and offered it with both hands to Emperor Feng Huan.

A Divine Clan strongman took the jade box and carried it to Feng Huan's side.

Feng Huan opened the jade box; a rich, fragrant aroma of the Dao Fruit seeped out. Anyone who smelled it immediately felt refreshed and mentally clearer.

At this moment, most people gazed enviously at the Dao Fruit before the Emperor—it was undoubtedly a top-tier treasure.

The Dao Fruit glowed a soft pink, with a faint halo shimmering around it, as if bathed in morning auroras, exquisitely beautiful.

"Hahaha, good, good! You've truly gone to great trouble. Xinyue, come—this Dao Fruit is granted to you. Take it now; don't let Shan Wei's thoughtfulness go to waste."

Feng Huan laughed heartily, praising him as he handed the Dao Fruit to Qi Qi Xinyue.

He grew even more convinced that Shan Wei was a talent. Qi Qi Xinyue couldn't recognize the Dao Fruit, but he certainly could.

The Bonding Dao Fruit, once consumed, truly makes a female cultivator's beauty more radiant and alluring, and a male cultivator's appearance more handsome and masculine.

Most importantly, after consuming the Bonding Dao Fruit and engaging in dual-cultivation, the two souls become irrevocably bound.

Even without dual-cultivation, as long as two lovers remain together, their emotional ties will forge the same bond.

Once bound by the Bonding Dao Fruit, the consequences manifest immediately.

First, the two cannot be too far apart; excessive distance causes the Fire of Affection to burn and shatter their spiritual cores.

Second, their cultivation levels cannot differ too greatly; a large disparity also causes the Fire of Affection to burn, collapsing their cultivation.

Third, if one person shifts their affections, both their heart and soul will shatter completely—even turning them into Bai Chi.

These are not the most terrifying aspects. The most terrifying is that after the first dual-cultivation following consumption of the Bonding Dao Fruit, any further cultivation advancement must come through dual-cultivation techniques.

Previous cultivation methods become unusable once the Bonding Dao Fruit takes effect.

The Dao's rhythm and law of this fruit cannot be stripped away; once consumed and dual-cultivated, there is no turning back.

If a female cultivator consumes the Bonding Dao Fruit but refuses dual-cultivation, she becomes bound to obey the one who harvested the Dao Fruit—even if that person orders her to die, she must obey.

Regardless of whether one cultivates the Dao, all humans possess the Seven Emotions and Six Desires.

The Bonding Dao Fruit binds the Seven Emotions in an unsolvable way.

This bond is not resolved by death—it binds the two together through countless lifetimes. That is the true horror.

Of course, if a male cultivator consumes the Bonding Dao Fruit, his fate is the same as the female's.

Shan Wei presented the Bonding Dao Fruit; if he achieved even one of his goals, he would succeed.

Ding Huan's cultivation advancement was simply too fast. He had gained so many opportunities—even Shan Wei had believed he could crush Ding Huan. But upon seeing Ding Huan again, he realized it was himself who was being crushed.

Ding Huan's cultivation was advancing even faster than his own.

Clearly, Ding Huan had received even greater opportunities than he had.

Facing such a person, if one does not resort to underhanded methods, one will surely lose.

"Thank you, Emperor." Qi Qi Xinyue bowed respectfully and accepted the Bonding Dao Fruit.

She did not know what the Bonding Dao Fruit was, but she knew exactly who Bai Chi was—and Ding Huan had spoken to her many times of Bai Chi's treachery.

This was certainly no good thing.

Would such a person voluntarily offer a Beauty-Preserving Dao Fruit to help her and Ding Huan? In Ding Huan's words, even a dog would laugh.

"Xinyue, you are now our Divine Clan's Holy Maiden. You must remember to always consider the interests of the Divine Clan. The Divine Clan is your home, your future place of survival."

"Yes, Xinyue understands." Qi Qi Xinyue bowed respectfully and replied.

Feng Huan was highly satisfied with Qi Qi Xinyue's attitude:

"Take this Dao Fruit now. If anything feels amiss, the Great Divine Officer is here and can assist you immediately."

Qi Qi Xinyue knew better than anyone else the treachery and venom of Bai Chi. In matters of scheming, she could never outwit him—so as long as Bai Chi was present, she had no chance.

But Ding Huan had once told her: no one is born destined to always win.

Even the slowest mind, if it thinks, has a sliver of opportunity—even if it cannot win the whole battle, it can seize an advantage at some moment.

Therefore, one must always remain calm and respect one's opponent.

Once calm, Qi Qi Xinyue's mind raced wildly: if Ding Huan faced this situation, what would he do?

She did not know what this Beauty-Preserving Dao Fruit truly was, but one thing she knew for certain: she must not consume it here.

If she did not consume it here, perhaps others might agree to her request—but one person would certainly not: Shan Wei.

She must first make Shan Wei leave.

When unable to confront an opponent directly, first raise the price, then lower it.

This was what Ding Huan had told Lou Buzhi—and she had listened.

"Emperor, serving the Divine Clan is my duty. Any personal matter, in my eyes, is less sacred than serving the Divine Clan."

"Xinyue first wishes to thank the Emperor for granting me this opportunity. I have three requests I humbly ask you to approve…"

Qi Qi Xinyue bowed respectfully, her tone filled with genuine emotion.

No acting was needed. When she thought of Ding Huan, images of them drifting through the starry void rose in her mind.

Every detail of Ding Huan's conversations with her came back to her clearly.

This was also what Ding Huan had told her: the most terrifying people are those with no desires. Those who have demands are not dangerous—so she must make demands.

Hearing Qi Qi Xinyue's words, Shan Wei's heart leapt—he felt an inexplicable sense of dread.

But at this moment, he had no right to speak. If he could, he would have made her consume the Bonding Dao Fruit first.

He could not say it—not even hint at it.

"Hahaha…"

Emperor Feng Huan laughed heartily: "Xinyue, say whatever you want—I'll handle it for you."

It's feared that Qi Qi Xinyue has no desires; when she makes a request, it's a good sign.

"Thank you, Emperor."

After greatly rejoicing and expressing her thanks, Qi Qi Xinyue pointed to Zuo Shanwei and said: "I've long held a grudge against Zuo Shanwei—he schemed against me several times, and each time I barely escaped being slain by him."

I wish to kill him immediately, but I know he once saved my life."

"Without him, I would never have met the Emperor. Moreover, he gave me a Nourishing Beauty Dao Fruit. The debt and grudge cancel out—I no longer wish to see him."

Zuo Shanwei's heart sank; he immediately opened his mouth to speak.

Qi Qi Xinyue knew perfectly well she could not let Zuo Shanwei speak—if he did, she would surely lose the argument.

"Zuo Shanwei, you tried to kill me several times. If I hadn't still had even a little strength, you would have killed me long ago."

"Today you gave me a Nourishing Beauty Dao Fruit, so I won't ask the Emperor to kill you—but I never want to see you again."

Qi Qi Xinyue cut off Zuo Shanwei's attempt to speak.

"Holy Maiden…"

Zuo Shanwei had only spoken two words when Qi Qi Xinyue interrupted him again: "I want no connection with you whatsoever. If not for the Divine Clan, I wouldn't even want your Nourishing Beauty Dao Fruit."

Feeling Qi Qi Xinyue's anger, Feng Huan had to smooth things over: "Enough, enough, Shanwei, go rest for now—I'll still rely on you later."

"Xinyue has suffered some injustice; show her some understanding."

Zuo Shanwei felt deeply helpless—he wanted to send a mental message to his master Suo Xi—but he knew that sending one now was no different from speaking aloud.

To do so would be to strike Emperor Feng Huan in the face.

He still needed the Emperor's help with matters soon.

Watching Zuo Shanwei leave the Divine Hall, Qi Qi Xinyue relaxed inwardly—indeed, as long as she pushed hard, even if she couldn't win everything, at least she could win a little.

"Zuo Shanwei has left. Now state your other two demands," Emperor Feng Huan said with a smile.

Qi Qi Xinyue spoke: "I need a quiet cultivation chamber, one with a bath of Immortal Spiritual Pool. I wish to bathe immediately after consuming the Dao Fruit."

Feng Huan froze—did she not intend to consume the Bonding Emotion Dao Fruit inside the Divine Hall?

Yet he could not find words to tell her she must consume it within the hall.

To say so would create a rift between them, making this Holy Maiden unable to serve the Divine Clan wholeheartedly.

Feng Huan frowned slightly—logically, the Bonding Emotion Dao Fruit should be consumed before all.

What if Qi Qi Xinyue chose a private place and self-annihilated?

But she had clearly requested the Immortal Spiritual Pool bath—there was no way she could consume it publicly.

"Grand Divine Officer, what is your view?" Feng Huan turned his gaze to Grand Divine Officer Suo Xi.

Grand Divine Officer smiled faintly: "Since it is the Holy Maiden's request, naturally we must fulfill her heart's desire."

Feng Huan was stunned—then, immediately, Suo Xi's mental voice reached his ear: "Emperor, even ants cling to life—how much more so humans?"

Moreover, even if Qi Qi Xinyue self-annihilates, the Dao Fruit on my person is enough to restore her."

Unless her Primordial Spirit is utterly obliterated.

Even a Bai Chi would not let himself be utterly obliterated.

Total obliteration of the Primordial Spirit means no future at all—no reincarnation, no tomorrow.

"Agreed. I approve. What is your third demand?" Emperor Feng Huan smiled warmly, as if to show Qi Qi Xinyue how much the Divine Clan valued her.

Qi Qi Xinyue forced down her inner excitement—her most crucial demand was the second one; if this was granted, success was within reach.

"The third is that I need her to vanish—this woman insulted my husband and bears a grudge as deep as the sea…" Qi Qi Xinyue pointed to Qi Qi Xinqi, who still hovered in terror beside her.

Qi Qi Xinqi's Primordial Spirit trembled slightly, and she cried out in panic: "Sister, you can't do this!"

But the moment her words ended, a burst of flame from Grand Divine Officer Suo Xi landed upon her—and in an instant, Qi Qi Xinqi turned to nothingness.