Chapter 427: Strengthening and the Dead Dragon

"The truth behind the dragon fraud case in Deepwater City has been uncovered; the Heroic Alliance is organizing teams to slay the dragon, and during this time, adventurers have all flocked there—fewer meddlesome types around, so we can move faster."

Lily gently explained.

"I see," Luo De said, his expression reluctant.

Are we going to survey the tomb today?

It's fine.

Luo De had been pushing the operation of "Elbert's Secret Book of Pleasure" to its limit last night and the night before.

Of course, she's my own mother-in-law—I certainly can't use the cultivation-drawing mode.

During the campaign against the Mind Flayers in Kava, he had continuously drawn from twenty-three female Fire Spirits, with excellent results.

But here it's a mutually beneficial arrangement; I expect Lily's magic stat will rise by three to four points.

Then again—

Our partners are the Shadow Thieves and demons—both evil entities—and strengthening is never excessive.

Thinking thus,

Luo De, while Lily still lay on his chest, softly comforted her, then simply kissed her lips.

As their lips met, he unleashed two bursts of "Spirit Growth."

【Spirit Growth used successfully】

【Lily Skrikonko Balar Mirror Desert has gained skill: Ancestral Communication +1】

【Details: Spirit Growth has enhanced Lily's existing native spirit art, "Ancestral Communication"—a fundamental prerequisite for the Land Naga priestly rites. This skill enhances the effectiveness, potency, casting speed, and mana recovery of priestly rites.】

【Remaining Spirit Growth: 72】

【Lily Skrikonko Balar Mirror Desert has gained skill: Ancestral Communication +2】

【Remaining Spirit Growth: 57】

Oh?

Both bursts hit "Ancestral Communication" directly—now it's +2.

Not bad at all.

Eve has never been able to master priestly rites; perhaps she was missing this skill. I'll give her two boosts sometime.

Luo De nodded silently.

If a new skill appeared, I wouldn't know its use—might be useless or useful, no telling.

This skill is perfect—it directly enhances Lily's magical abilities.

Luo De felt the woman before him grow more affectionate, more deeply entangled with each kiss.

He deliberately pretended to be overcome with passion, running his hands over her body.

Indeed, Lily reacted with a muffled groan.

Their lips parted.

Under the effect of "Seductive Fluid," she was slightly dazed—she hadn't yet sensed the enhancement from Spirit Growth.

"So reluctant to let go of Auntie?"

"I don't want to... Auntie Lily, could you...?"

"No. Never again. I'm yours—and I have important business to attend to."

She struggled to rise from Luo De's arms.

Fortunately, the amount of "Seductive Fluid" ingested was small; a single "Clear Mind" spell was enough to restore her mental clarity.

Lily tidied her slightly disheveled hair, refused to look at Luo De, and walked straight out of the tent.

Old habit.

To avoid being discovered or interrupted by her own daughter, she still set up ritual seals.

Luo De, once certain she was gone, didn't bother putting on clothes—he simply spread his legs and sat on the edge of the bed.

He stomped on the shadow beneath his feet.

"Come out for breakfast."

"Coming~~"

Tally leapt out excitedly, landing with perfect precision and biting her target.

The three-day abstinence bet can wait until after this mission—after all, we're in someone else's territory, and we still need Tally's abilities.

Wen Na Puwei also emerged from the shadow along with her.

She landed dazedly, nearly stumbling.

Seeing Tally happily buried between the man's abdomen, she immediately panicked, turned away, and pressed herself against the tent wall.

This... is this even human?

Isn't it said that human men aren't particularly strong in this regard???

He spent the entire night fooling around with that Naga beauty, and now first thing in the morning he's bothering his succubus?!

Given that Tally had stayed awake all night, watching her master's bedroom activities, Wen Na had inevitably seen some of it too.

Never mind the perfect body—down below, his build was terrifying. Only a large-bodied Naga woman could possibly accommodate him?

Luo De didn't care what she was thinking.

He stroked Tally's head, smoothing her soft, silky hair.

"Zhu Ren, wo men jin tian ye gen Na Jia qu Bai Long mu ma?"

"What are you saying...?"

Tally pulled away with a "Wah!" and rubbed her cheek against him: "Are we going with the Naga to the White Dragon Tomb today too?"

"No. Before they officially break into the tomb, they'll survey the area for a while—I've attached a Slime tracker to Lily. We'll decide after they finish."

"Okay~~ Aww—"

Luo De began enjoying again.

He looked at Wen Na Puwei, who faced the tent wall.

Today she wore a gray-white woolen long dress; her pale blue hair was thick and smooth, falling like silk to her waist.

"Miss Wen Na, after thinking all night, have you decided?"

"I've decided, Mr. Luo De."

Tally's sultry noises suddenly intensified.

Wen Na's face flushed awkwardly as she fell silent: "Let's wait until you're done."

"No need."

Luo De gave Tally's little head a light tap. "Keep it down."

The succubus shot a glance at Wen Na, then turned back to her master with a smile, obediently softening her voice and movements.

"Go on, Miss Wen Na."

"Perhaps... perhaps Mr. Luo De's original proposal was the best choice."

"You mean trading the White Dragon Horn Seal for you to rest safely elsewhere?" Luo De raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised.

"Yes."

Wen Na lowered her head in shame.

"If it were just demons lurking, it'd be manageable—adventurers would eventually act. But the Shadow Thieves are different. I know they're evil specialists in espionage, smuggling, and assassination—they often control trade and seize power as they do now. Several towns along the Sea of the Moon have fallen to their methods. And I, a daughter branded as a patricide and usurper, have no allies in Axe Beach except you, Mr. Luo De."

"If possible, I want to go to Deepwater City. There, I'll join a local newspaper and work to expose the Shadow Thieves' schemes. If I get the chance, I might even seek help from the Heroic Alliance there."

Luo De spread his hands:

"Either way, I'll be heading to Deepwater City after this is done. I don't mind. Then it's settled—Tally, make the contract."

Tally was busy devouring, head down.

Without looking up, she snapped her fingers coolly—a soul contract formed from spirit energy appeared.

Resigned, Wen Na looked dejected, hesitated only briefly, then signed.

Luo De watched the contract contentedly as it split into two spirit strands, each sinking into his and Wen Na's bodies.

"Since it's settled, tell me—what exactly is this White Dragon Tomb? After all, the Naga are going to loot it anyway."

"I don't know much myself—only fragments from my father's words. The dragon in the tomb seems to have been an ancient White Dragon. Before death, it encased itself in ice—apparently, its body has not decayed to this day."

Upon hearing this,

Luo De's eyes lit up.

Dead dragon scales!

The "Dragon Scale Art" can absorb dragon scales to enhance power—such a complete dead dragon before me? I must push its strength even higher!

Luo De then frowned in confusion:

"Wait—if it encased itself in ice before death, then how did you get the White Dragon Horn Seal?"

(End of Chapter)