Chapter 26: Empress Sister, I Don't Have That Kind of Interest

This matter, you'd better not mention it again.

Otherwise... I don't mind cutting off your lineage.

The Empress let out a cold snort and made a gesture of grabbing and crushing.

Lu Chen instantly felt his lower body tighten, breaking out in cold sweat.

Keep cultivating, of course... if you have any thoughts about that woman just now, I won't stop you.

I'm heading back first. The Empress said, approaching Lu Chen with a meaningful smile, "Remember, I'll always be watching you."

Hiss... this woman.

Hearing the other's words, Lu Chen instantly regretted his previous decision.

If I had known earlier, I should have been firmer just now and had her cancel the contract.

Otherwise, having another woman constantly leering at me would be too terrifying.

Empress Sister, I don't have that kind of interest; perhaps you should avoid me sometimes?

Having taken her favor, he felt indebted; recalling the latter two volumes of the Ten Thousand Killing Magic Classic the Empress had just taught him, Lu Chen's attitude eased considerably.

Avoid? No need, I'll just take a look and learn from others.

Lu Chen fell silent upon hearing that.

What's up with this Female Yama King? Even this needs to be learned?

But...

As soon as he uttered those two words, he was interrupted as usual by the Empress:

No 'buts', you go about your business, I'll watch mine.

Every time I try to say something, she always cuts me off like this.

After so many times, he's grown somewhat accustomed to it.

Fine, then there's nothing to be done.

Having said that, he summoned Su Qian in, intending to discuss her cultivation progress over the past three days.

Master, you summoned me.

Over the past few days, Su Qian has grown accustomed to her current identity.

If this continues, even if the Pulling Technique were later nullified for some reason, she'd likely never be able to leave Lu Chen.

She approached Lu Chen and performed a respectful salute.

Hmm, I want to check your cultivation status these past few days.

...... Upon hearing Lu Chen's words, her pretty face flushed, and the scene of their previous dual cultivation instantly appeared in her mind.

Yes. She replied softly, and the two quickly began dual cultivation.

【Detected host undergoing dual cultivation, automatically triggering reversal effect!】

【Original effect: undergoing dual cultivation, yang qi decreases, cultivation regresses】

【Reversal effect: undergoing dual cultivation, yang qi increases, cultivation advances】

Empress Qi Luo projected her soul, hiding in a corner to secretly watch the two.

Watching and watching, her face unknowingly took on a faint blush.

Had it not been that she initially dual‑cultivated Lu Chen out of desperation, she would still be immaculate to this day.

Originally she knew little about this; the few things she did know came from Lu Chen during their original soul contract.

The scene in her memory seemed to be Lu Chen watching a special heavenly screen, where the male and female leads spoke a language she couldn't understand.

At that time, she also discovered some even stranger memories from Lu Chen's recollection.

The world in that memory looked somewhat different from where she currently was.

Thus, when receiving the memory, her first reaction was to think Lu Chen was a mighty being reborn.

Although she later verified and dismissed that notion, she always felt Lu Chen was not ordinary.

Cough cough... Plain Hand Cauldron-Tuning Skill... I never imagined this could also cultivate yang qi through dual cultivation.

Indeed, one learns even in old age.

Huh? How is this a dual‑cultivation technique?

Suddenly, the Empress noticed something strange.

She calls Lu Chen 'master', yet she's dual‑cultivating with him...

She knows that due to his spiritual roots, Lu Chen is very popular among female cultivators in the sect.

But she never expected that even their relationship like this would involve dual cultivation.

What a complicated relationship.

The next day, afterward.

Su Qian felt Lu Chen was off this time, noticeably more restrained than before.

But she didn't know why, and it wasn't convenient to ask.

Master, tomorrow is the grand competition; what do you plan to do today?

At this moment, Lu Chen rose and glanced out the window, his eyes thoughtful.

Breaking through Foundation Establishment Perfection seems impossible...

After pondering a while, he finally decided to head to the Hall of Killing Qi to continue cultivating.

Now that his realm has broken through, the cultivation time in the Hall of Killing Qi has naturally been extended.

I'm going to the Hall of Killing Qi; if anything unexpected happens, come find me there.

Lu Chen said that and quickly left the room.

Behind him, the Empress Qi Luo's soul body was swiftly pursuing.

At the gate of the Hall of Killing Qi, he again met that disciple from before.

"Senior Brother Lu, please dispel the hidden realm cultivation method and show your disciple token."

After learning of Wang Qun's demise, their opinion of Lu Chen changed greatly.

Especially after noticing Lu Chen being selected by Elder Su at the Inner Gate Disciple Peak a few days ago, they no longer dared to harbor the slightest disrespect toward him.

As a demonic cultivator, the law of the jungle is basic.

Behind Lu Chen, Empress Qi Luo glanced at that disciple's expression and immediately guessed there was some connection between them.

"Lu Chen, what happened between you and him?"

Lu Chen quickly replied to her question with his thoughts.

"Oh? I recall you never used to make enemies."

"I was forced." Lu Chen said helplessly.

"Oh? Why?"

Having been sealed in the ring for so many years, the Empress's curiosity about the outside world has reached a terrifying level.

Because she cannot stray far from Lu Chen, plus her prior promise.

She can only chat idly with Lu Chen.

"Empress Sister, I'll tell you when I have time; I need to cultivate now."

Finding a room, Lu Chen quickly sat cross-legged to begin cultivation.

"Of course, if you have other cultivation methods to give me, I won't refuse."

Lu Chen gave a smile and replied.

The Empress floated in midair, propping her chin with one hand, looking bored.

"I have plenty of cultivation methods, but I'm afraid you can't cultivate them..."

"Afraid? If I were afraid, I wouldn't be Lu Chen!"

Seeing that the other party truly had other cultivation methods, Lu Chen's eyes lit up.

"Hmph." But the Empress looked at him with an expression of total control.

She let out a cold snort, then waved her hand in the air, and instantly dozens of cultivation methods were displayed one by one.

Each of them is not inferior to the Myriad Slaughter Magic Canon.

"Then you'd better work hard."

"From now on, for every bit my soul recovers, I'll reward you with a cultivation method."

"Otherwise, there's nothing to discuss."

She flew up to Lu Chen, extended a finger, and gently lifted his chin.

"Of course, if you can make me happy, there can be an exception."

Lu Chen's mind was somewhat in turmoil.

But he must calm down now.

After all, the Six Great Forbidden Techniques of the Hall of Demonic Techniques are still awaiting him.

"Empress Sister, I'll work hard after the Grand Competition."

Having said that, he closed his eyes and entered cultivation.

Seeing him unmoved, the Empress looked somewhat surprised.

Usually, she didn't even need to actively tempt him; Lu Chen would take the bait himself.

"Looking back, you've grown quite a bit..."