'Is there really no other way?' Xuefeng wondered. 'It seems like those Cursed Fragments also react the same way.'
'Yeah, they don't want to accept someone this perverted,' Ming agreed, causing Xuefeng to roll his eyes.
'Since when am I perverted? I'm perfectly normal. It's you all who want to eat me whenever I'm close,' Xuefeng countered innocently.
'So if I walk in front of you fully naked, you won't grab me and think of eating me?' Nuwa teased, causing Xuefeng's mind to wander.
How could he not? Any of his wives were tempting enough full clothed. How could he resist if they seduced him with their sexy curves?
'I'm sure he is already ravaging Nuwa against the wall in his mind. Naughty,' Wen commented, catching him red-handed.
Gulp.
They knew him too well!
'Alright, alright, let's think about how to solve this problem instead of exposing your husband,' Xuefeng changed the subject, knowing he couldn't win against them. 'If Cursed Fragments work the same way as this barrier, then Yiren should be pure enough to pass. The only problem is the pressure on this floor which she can't handle.'
'I'm sorry... I'm too weak... I will work harder so I can help you more,' Yiren apologized cutely.
Everyone couldn't help but melt inside. She was just too pure!
'Wait! I got an idea,' Ming suddenly exclaimed. 'Aren't you two connected by Bloodline with each other? Maybe we can use this connection to pretend you are Yiren?'
Xuefeng couldn't really wrap his mind around it but he was open to all suggestions. 'Can you even do that?'
'I don't know yet, but we will find out,' Ming muttered deep in thought. 'Your connection is special since not only does it connect your bloodline but also your Soul. If we can find the piece of Yiren's Soul in your own, maybe we can trick the Dragon Tower Spirit.'
She didn't even ask his permission as she announced, 'It might hurt a little so bear with it.'
Ah!
She didn't hold back at all as she dove right into it. Xuefeng felt like his soul was ripped apart but thankfully it stopped just as fast.
'I found it!' Ming announced excitedly. 'Small part of your Souls merged when Yiren transferred her bloodline to you. Since it's now part of your Soul, you can use Yiren's fragment freely. The Dragon Tower Spirit should recognize how pure it is and let you inside.'
Xuefeng tested her theory without questions.
Pa!
The barrier popped like a bubble.
'Seriously…?' Xuefeng rolled his eyes. 'Why is this Dragon Tower Spirit so obsessed with pure Souls? Is it because he doesn't want anyone malicious to claim its best Artefact?'
He didn't wait for an answer and stepped on the stairs. The pressure surrounding him increased drastically but it was still manageable.
'Hehe, let the climb begin agai—'
Bang!
His words were cut off mid-way as a sudden force slammed him like a hammer. Before he even realized what happened, he was already sliding on the floor.
[Only pure Souls can open the Heavenly Gate!]
Words reappeared on the barrier, reminding Xuefeng that his dirty soul wasn't welcomed.
"Damn," Xuefeng cursed as he slowly lifted himself up. He wasn't prepared to be attacked so he didn't even defend himself.
"Is this how you welcome guests?" Xuefeng asked sarcastically but he was of course ignored.
'Well, at least we confirmed that someone is controlling this place,' Ling cheered up.
'Let me try again,' Xuefeng muttered as he returned back without hesitation.
This time he was prepared when the Spirit's force struck him again. He held his ground as he slowly advanced but he eventually stopped, going back down without forcing his way through.
'I can proceed further but I should go all out and improve my strength further first,' Xuefeng decided. 'Where are you guys? I am coming down to you.'
'I think Mona and I are the only ones still climbing. We reached the twenty-seventh section but I am reaching my limits,' Katherine replied first, his purpose being too obvious. 'Are you planning to…'
She didn't finish her words and he didn't reveal his plans either, coming down instead.
———
It took Xuefeng a few minutes but eventually, their eyes met once again. Katherine couldn't help but blush a little at his burning gaze.
Even though she wasn't a beginner in those matters, she still felt slightly nervous thinking about what's about to happen. It was still their first time connecting.
"I didn't want our first time to happen in such circumstances," Xuefeng explained apologetically as he approached her. "I didn't want your Heat of the Dragon to be my motivation for us to get closer. You deserve more."
"It's alright… I was the one who proposed it first so you shouldn't feel guilty," Katherine replied as she tried to calm down. Her efforts were fruitless as she still shivered when he grabbed her hands into his.
She forgot about the pressure that has been bothering her as only his presence was in her mind.
"Xuefeng!"
Mona seemed oblivious to their special moment as she jumped onto his shoulder, breaking the scene. Her eight fluffy tails almost choked him but it was her way of greeting.
"I am close to creating my ninth tail but I would prefer to rest for now. This sudden recovery was too fast. Can I rest with big sisters?" Mona asked as she licked him.
"Sure, they will take care of you," Xuefeng replied as he kissed her forehead. Her body disappeared right after, leaving the two alone.
"Come with me," Xuefeng ordered with a smile and pulled her to one of the empty rooms.
A scene of being pressed against the wall appeared in her mind. They didn't continue earlier which left her wanting for more.
She was ready to be pushed and go right into it when Xuefeng pulled her into his embrace instead. He wasn't in a hurry as he first looked into her eyes and caressed her face.
"The least I can do is make this moment memorable," Xuefeng muttered as he aimed his palm at the floor.
"Ah?"
Katherine watched in surprise as a soft cloud appeared out of thin air and he placed her gently on top while laying next to her.
"Is it comfortable?"
That question was enough to let her female instinct take over her as she wrapped her arms around his head and drowned him with an avalanche of kisses.
"Yes, it is. Now eat me before I eat you myself..."