"Dad, this is Ilyx, he's my..."
Although she had already broken through to become a Tier 4 Knight at a young age, in front of her father, Li Xin was still just a young girl.
When the beautiful Hell Rose brought Ilyx by the hand to meet her parents, she still appeared somewhat timid.
"Hello, Uncle and Auntie. I'm Ilyx, and I'm currently working on breaking through to Tier 3..."
Facing the parents of the woman he loved, Ilyx put on a very polite demeanor.
However, the Great Knight before them did not seem to think much of him. He simply nodded and walked away to chat with his companions nearby.
This was an accidental encounter, not a formal meeting with the parents. Besides, the purpose of these high-level knights coming here was to see Long Xingyu.
"It's alright, darling. My father definitely approves of you!"
Watching her father leave without a word, Li Xin tried to cheer herself up while also encouraging her young boyfriend.
Ilyx, however, didn't care. His heart was no longer in this small city.
"Darling, I've arranged to meet Lin Jialu later. I have something to tell the two of you!"
Ilyx was not the kind of irresponsible scoundrel. Moreover, many of the future children in these two girls' bodies were his. Therefore, it was time to give these two girls something.
"Darling, I'm here! Surprised? Not unexpected?"
Today, Lin Jialu had dressed herself up like a little princess. Her pink outfit, paired with fair skin, deliberately left her collarbone and shoulders exposed—clearly a treat for her husband.
That was the great thing about being a mage; there was no need to bundle up tightly like a Warrior, and she could flirt with her boyfriend nearby from time to time. How wonderful!
Yet, seeing her good friend's outfit, Li Xin felt a tinge of jealousy.
"Hmph! Hubby called us to gather and discuss something, why are you dressed like this?"
"Hehe, naturally to give my darling some loving nourishment at any time!"
When had Lin Jialu become so bold?
Hearing this, Li Xin suddenly felt an urge to strip off the supporting armor she wore. In truth, this Hell Rose had the face and the figure, but it was all sealed away by this suit of knight's armor! What a pity!
"Haha, you two shouldn't bicker and be jealous of each other. I'm going on a long trip for a while; I need to go cultivate!"
Seeing these two women who loved and fought with each other, Ilyx's eyes showed a trace of tender affection. He paused, then waved both hands.
Instantly, all three people before him vanished as if they had never existed. The next moment, their figures all appeared on the first floor of the Eternal Tower.
"Ah, what is this place? It's so pretty!"
Sensing the abundant Spiritual Power within, the two little beauties were momentarily stunned.
"Xiao Xiao Number One, come out! Where are the bodyguards chosen for the two madams?"
Ignoring the two fussing women, Ilyx waved his hand toward the front, and Xiao Xiao Number One revealed his true form.
"Reporting to Master, according to the current configuration, I have selected six bodyguards for each of the two madams!"
At the gesture of the small skeleton, six Tier 6 Skeleton Warriors appeared behind both Li Xin and Lin Jialu—specifically, two Guardian Knights, two Skeleton Mages, and two Skeleton Warriors. All six of these fellows could be summoned using a single ring.
"Husband, what... what kind of item is this?"
"They're Undead Warrior Summoning Rings, one for each of you. I want them to keep you safe while I'm away!"
Ilyx hid nothing from his women because he was about to leave for Exorcist Pass. Only in places where death occurred in large numbers could a Necromancer grow rapidly.
"Husband, you must be careful. The two of us will wait here for you!"
Though reluctant to part, both women felt an absolute love for Ilyx—a love that couldn't be severed even if the mountains collapsed and the earth split.
"Mn, I'll return once I raise my Spiritual Power above 300,000!"
This was Ilyx's own demand, as well as his prediction for that world. He currently had over 55,000 Spiritual Power, so even encountering high-level Demon Clan members would not frighten him. Coupled with Xiao Xiao Number One by his side, Demon Gods below the 50th pillar could be easily slaughtered. Thus, in that region, he would be virtually invincible and could level up completely without a single worry!
"Husband, carry my blessings and return safely!"
Knowing she could not keep the man before her, Li Xin's eyes brimmed with tears as she delivered a passionate kiss. Lin Jialu, a step behind, quickly rushed forward as well, hugging her husband tightly and hoping for his safe return.
This was a passionate and colorful farewell ritual.
The journey that followed, however, was somewhat tedious. After about five days of long travel—avoiding all cities and checkpoints along the way and relying on memories from his past life—Ilyx finally arrived outside Exorcist Pass.
Yet, trying to pass through the forest outside and onto the battlefield seemed a bit troublesome. After all, there were still many human elites stationed atop Exorcist Pass; those peak Tier 7 and Tier 8 professionals were not so easily bypassed. Posing as a commoner to sneak past was even less possible.
Still, Ilyx was not in such a hurry. He would simply wait until nightfall and head to the Samsara Temple!
...
"Buzz!"
Meanwhile, Cai'er, who was undergoing the Saintess of Samsara trials, suddenly raised her head and looked outward with an incredulous expression.
"You've come to see me?"
It was a feeling, an ability bestowed by the Divine Maiden Furnace. As long as her beloved appeared within a certain range, the other side could accurately perceive it, as if growing a pair of X-ray eyes.
"Miss, what's wrong?"
"No, I'm fine. Continue!"
Cai'er had never felt better than she did at this moment. After a period of trials, the girl's five senses had recovered. This was a brief buffer period, yet she had been greeted by her most beloved man. Although Cai'er was not yet fully mature, after more than a year of development, she had grown far more stunning than before. As the saying goes, a girl changes eighteen times over; this was the prime of a young woman's youth!
"Darling, did you feel it? Meet me on the rooftop tonight!"
Muttering softly toward the distant Samsara Temple, Ilyx's appointment was miraculously received by the girl on the other side.
"Mn, tonight I'm going to wear the most beautiful purple dress for my husband to see!"
Ever since entering the Samsara Temple, Saint Cai'er had not smiled for a very long time. But today, this saintess smiled like a blooming flower. No one knew what had happened.
Until nighttime, when several martial artists suddenly discovered the young lady walking alone to the very top of the temple. Beside this beautiful maiden, a young man had appeared—looking about fifteen or sixteen years old, yet carrying an air of royalty about him.
"Darling, you're here?"
Looking at Cai'er, who fluttered in purple, Ilyx took the initiative to step forward and embrace her tightly in a deep hug.
The next moment, the lips of the two young people actually...