Chapter 943

Fa Lan Jia Si Ka's action stalled, and she responded with virtually no hesitation:

"Yes, Lord."

She rose in the water, standing less than half a meter in front of Lei En, deftly unfastened the intricate buttons, slipped the water‑soaked long dress down to her waist, and then removed the undergarment. A pair of trembling jade peaks suddenly came into view; her water‑soft, smooth skin seemed to shimmer with a faint glow, and her slender waist, barely fitting in a hand's grasp, looked even more graceful immersed in the hot spring. Her flawless face bore a rosy flush, radiant and breathtaking, beauty beyond description.

Lei En's throat involuntarily cleared, and he suddenly felt a bit thirsty.

His aggressively invasive gaze made Fa Lan Jia Si Ka blush; instinctively she shielded her chest with both hands and whispered, "Lord..."

"Continue," Lei En ordered.

"Mm."

The chief maid complied fully, squatting so that the water rose above her head, swimming in the water like a fish; she twisted her serpentine waist, slipping out of the long dress, and all her garments were shed.

When her head rose above the water, she was already completely naked.

Lei En calmly admired the peerless beauty before him.

His eyes scanned up and down, finally settling on Fa Lan Jia Si Ka's waist, and he thought to himself, indeed, "A woman's waist, a lethal blade!"

Fa Lan Jia Si Ka's beauty is rare in the world, but what truly captivates is her waist; Lei En didn't know how to describe it—truly unparalleled.

Could this be the manifestation of a mermaid's bloodline?

Yet he remained motionless; Fa Lan Jia Si Ka clutched her legs, standing in the hot spring, her body soft as mud under his gaze, her skin glistening with watery light, becoming ever more tender. Her flawless, wondrous torso seemed about to merge with the water, rendering her almost translucent.

"Lord..."

She couldn't help but whisper, a posture inviting him to take her as he pleased.

Amid the rush of water, Fa Lan Jia Si Ka felt a large hand encircle her waist. A strong masculine aura surged toward her; she opened her eyes to Lei En's handsome face, instantly becoming bewildered and enamored, her heart pounding, realizing the moment she had waited for four years was finally arriving.

Until midnight.

Lei En, feeling physically and mentally refreshed, leaned back on the poolside, lowered his head to glance at Fa Lan Jia Si Ka cradled in his arms; she was soft as mud, her eyes dazed, which made him somewhat smug and also praise the marvel of creation.

"Women are made of water; the ancients truly did not deceive me!"

He gathered his thoughts and said, "We should have dinner now."

As he spoke, he began to stand.

"I'll attend to you, Lord." Fa Lan Jia Si Ka rose from his embrace, intending to fetch the prepared garments from the garden suite, but as soon as she stepped onto the shore, her legs gave way and she fell backward.

Lei En's spirit leapt forward, catching her.

"You've served me for years; today it's my turn to serve you," he said with a smile.

The chief maid shook her head repeatedly, "How can that be?"

"There's nothing that can't be done." Lei En would not allow her refusal, hoisting her sideways into the room; an invisible telekinetic hand opened the wardrobe, a bath towel flew into his hand, and he gently dried her off, his movements as delicate as if caring for a rare masterpiece.

Fa Lan Jia Si Ka, her face flushed, accepted Lei En's service.

"Seven Rings, Life Torrent Technique."

Lei En shouted, and the Wish Spell took effect instantly; his soul energy transformed into an invisible stream of water that fell, entering Fa Lan Jia Si Ka's body, swiftly erasing the marks on her skin, healing wounds, restoring her stamina in an instant, and her face radiated with renewed vigor.

"All right."

Lei En dressed her in a loose home robe, and himself drew armor from the Nebula Ring, donning it instantly.

"Thank you, Lord." Fa Lan Jia Si Ka's eyes were filled with gratitude.

The soul's eye saw that her heart was full of genuine love for him, without a hint of falsehood; Lei En smiled, placed a gentle kiss on her forehead, and said, "This is all you deserve. Rest well tonight; leave the rest to me. I'll be staying in Getan for a while."

The chief maid's face showed anticipation.

Lei En escorted her to his bedroom, then ordered a servant to bring dinner; after they ate together and she fell into a deep sleep, he began his work.

The next day, Fa Lan Jia Si Ka regained her usual dignified demeanor, appearing unchanged.

But at night she would stay in Lei En's room, showing a different side.

Lei En enjoyed her service.

Sometimes in the bedroom, sometimes in the garden hot spring, on the carriage during travel, or in his own high‑rise properties, the two left battle marks throughout many places in Gotham City.

During this time they also had to deal with Li Fu Lin and Kuilu, the two elves.

Several times, Lei En fed three women consecutively within half a day, doing nothing else. His iron‑clad body feared no loss, making him relish it, even forgetting that he was the Empire Consul; since returning from the Abyssal Plane, he hadn't set foot in the Empire once.

This has been the most enjoyable period Lei En has experienced since his transmigration.

Until half a month later.

Lei En was half‑reclining on the balcony of the high‑ground fortress, basking in the sun, when a golden ray shot from afar, revealing Li Fu Lin's figure before his eyes.

"Missing me again?"

He gestured with his finger toward the Holy Blood Angel, "Your timing is perfect."

Li Fu Lin smelled a faint fragrance and said irritably, "Fa Lan Jia Si Ka just left a few minutes ago, right? Her body is so weak; aren't you afraid that if you lose control, she'll break on the spot?"

"What a heavy sour smell," Lei En teased, "You mean your body is fine, so you can be tossed around at will, and you want to try something new today?"

"Who wants to play any games with you..." Li Fu Lin's face flushed slightly, she brushed Lei En's hand away, "It's not me looking for you; it's that Succubus, she wants to see you."

Lei En's expression flickered with surprise.

These past half a month he had been indulging in women, completely forgetting Ai Luo Ti Xi Ya.

After the Succubus Holy Swordsman arrived in Gotham City, she stayed at the high‑ground fortress at night, disguised as a human by day, protected by Li Fu Lin as she roamed the city, witnessing the myriad lives of mortals on the Prime Material Plane and learning about the Empire's social customs.

"How is she now?" Lei En asked seriously.

"Her Imperial language has improved greatly; though she still has an accent, she can converse fluently," Li Fu Lin replied. "Today she met a Holy Swordsman in the city, talked with them for a long time, and suddenly decided to go to Nuosiruier."

Lei En furrowed his brow; this was far earlier than planned. "Li Fu Lin, you couldn't sway her belief in Tiriel?"

"There was a slight result, but not much," Li Fu Lin shook her head. "I've already revealed to her the Lord of Radiance's true name and our doctrine; she's somewhat interested, but hasn't delved deeper. I originally planned to try again next month."

Lei En didn't blame her; matters of faith must progress gradually, not be forced.

He pondered for a moment and asked, "Do you think the Church of Justice could accept her?"

"Never possible."

Li Fu Lin replied resolutely.

"Why?" Lei En raised an eyebrow; although he thought the same, he wasn't as certain as Li Fu Lin.

"Because she's a Demon!"

Li Fu Lin said in a low voice: "A Demon is a Demon; from the day of its birth it is evil, a minion of the Abyss's evil god, an enemy of the good camp."

"If even a Demon is willing to serve a god, wouldn't that be a perfect example, proving to the world that His doctrine is correct and can even reform Demons?" Lei En voiced his understanding, which was the most plausible excuse.

"Service is only temporary; a deity cannot change a Demon's soul essence," Li Fu Lin shook her head and said, "Perhaps a tiny fraction of Demons experience unique events, turn toward goodness, and are willing to serve a benevolent god, but they can fall again at any moment, causing greater disaster. Such cases have occurred many times in Ai Lun E Si's history."

"Soul essence…"

Lei En nodded slightly; Li Fu Lin had hit the crux.

The most important thing of a species is its soul, also the most valuable thing in a deity's eyes; no matter how the soul metamorphoses or evolves to great power, its essence never changes.

That exceeds a deity's authority.

Except for vampires or fallen ones—acquired Demons—innate Demon souls are created by the Abyss's evil god. No matter what they later encounter, whether they temporarily leave the Abyss or become followers of a benevolent god, once they return to the Abyss and hear the evil god's mutterings, corrupting energy poisons their mind, and they fall again instantly.

All previous efforts turned out to be futile.

The benevolent gods of Ai Lun E Si's world have never expected to convert Demons; they harvest faith power from the Abyss—not because they don't want to, but because they cannot.

They tried tens of thousands of years ago, and the result was a lesson in blood.

Of course, Ai Luo Ti Xi Ya is even more special.

Half of her soul is Demon, half Angel, and her soul essence is actually human, which allows her to become a Holy Sword Saint.

But others lack the Soul Eye, so they don't know the truth; even if told, no one would believe.

Even Ai Luo Ti Xi Ya herself is quite clueless.

The Justice Church, tasked with preserving order, finds it hard to risk accepting a Succubus Holy Sword Saint; an extra Holy Sword Saint brings little benefit, and her possible relapse could disrupt order, leaving the whole church dim.

Li Fu Lin's expression was cautious, "Lei En, she is ultimately a Demon; if she becomes a Holy Blood Angel and then betrays us…"

Lei En waved his hand, "You don't need to worry about that."

"But…"

Li Fu Lin didn't know Ai Luo Ti Xi Ya had half an Angel Soul, assuming she was a pure Succubus, so she doubted Lei En's plan.

"I guarantee she won't harm the Church of Saint Gilies," Lei En said calmly, adding that his and the Thundercast Celestial Soldier's Soul Eyes would constantly monitor Ai Luo Ti Xi Ya, and if she showed any change of heart, he would be the first to act.

"Alright then."

Li Fu Lin, seeing his certainty, stopped insisting.

"Since she wants to go to Nuosiruier, let her wish be fulfilled," Lei En raised his hand while casting, teleporting Ai Luo Ti Xi Ya, who was in Gotham City, to his side.

"Lei En!"

The Succubus froze for a moment, then upon seeing Lei En, her face lit with surprise, and she turned to the blood elf, calling, "Sister Li Fu Lin."

Sister…

Lei En glanced at Li Fu Lin, wondering why they were now sisters.

Sensing his gaze, Li Fu Lin felt a bit embarrassed; in the past half month she had spent with Ai Luo Ti Xi Ya, setting aside her Demon identity, she genuinely liked this lively, upbeat, resolute Succubus, and unconsciously felt many affections toward her.

Lei En instantly understood; even a Holy Blood Angel struggles to resist a Succubus's charm!

Li Fu Lin, without any prior suggestion to Lei En to abandon the Succubus, smiled faintly and said, "Ai Luo Ya, Lei En has already agreed to let you go to Nuosiruier."

"Really?" the Succubus exclaimed, both surprised and delighted.

"If you want to go, I certainly won't stop you; that's your freedom," Lei En's smile faded, "But I must warn you, the Justice Church may not accept you and might try to eliminate you, which is very dangerous for you."

Ai Luo Ti Xi Ya lightly bit her lip, "I understand."

She looked up, meeting Lei En's eyes, and said firmly, "But I still will go, to pray to Tiriel in the Justice Temple, asking for His response."

Lei En let out a sigh.

Justice God Tiriel would not answer her; a Succubus Holy Sword Saint so unique, He could not be unaware, and if He could respond, He would have already done so.

No response is actually a good thing.

Tiriel not unleashing divine punishment to strike down this Demon who constantly chants His revered name is already generous.

Li Fu Lin couldn't help but warn, "Ai Luo Ya, this could kill you."

"I know," Ai Luo Ti Xi Ya said unwaveringly, smiling, then suddenly, "Sister Li Fu Lin, if the Justice Church doesn't accept me, and I can still return alive, I will worship the Radiant Lord together with you."

Li Fu Lin's expression froze; she realized she knew everything.

"Thank you, Lei En," the Succubus thanked again, "Without you, I would have died in the Sighing Wilderness. Actually, before you saved me, I was already thinking that whoever rescued me, I would devote everything, offering my loyalty and life to them."

"Only…"

Ai Luo Ti Xi Ya looked toward the distant sky.

"Before that, I must fulfill my mission, inform the Justice Church of my master's news, return his silver Holy Sword and armor, and also conclude my years‑long wish."

The Succubus's words sounded like a dying wish, "If I can return alive, I will serve you for the rest of my life."

The atmosphere on the balcony was heavy.

"Ha ha…"

Lei En suddenly laughed, "Ai Luo Ya, go without worry. Nuosiruier is my territory; with me there, you won't die."

Since Ai Luo Ti Xi Ya voiced her heart, there's no need for hidden scheming; just state openly, you and I both willing.

"Come with me," Lei En opened a portal.

Then, to the stunned Succubus, he said, "We'll head to Nuosiruier right away; you finish your business at the Justice Temple, then return quickly."

(End of Chapter)