Chapter 137 - Chapter 137

Unlike Lin Xiaomei and the other women,

Pan Jinlian, despite her beauty and delicate figure, had a rather simple nature.

She didn't wear a phoenix crown, pour a cup of wine, or offer flowery words of affection.

In her previous life, she had merely been a humble maidservant,

Only performing trivial tasks—what could she know of elegance and culture?

In truth,

She barely recognized most words.

Since arriving at the territory, the more she experienced, the more inadequate and anxious she felt.

As a hero,

She believed she couldn't even measure up to an ordinary soldier!

Let alone,

Her sole contribution to Lucian was opening a single treasure chest.

While Lucian had been quite pleased,

Compared to Jia Yingchun opening countless chests, Pan Jinlian felt utterly useless!

Lost, worried, and terrified.

She was, however, grateful to have escaped her previous world.

Had Lucian not summoned her,

She would surely have been married off by her caretaker to a crude and brutish man—a fate worse than death.

In comparison,

Lucian was an extraordinary lord: noble, powerful, and strikingly handsome with an unparalleled charisma.

She had never imagined that such a perfect man could exist in the world.

Pan Jinlian's thoughts began to wander, her gaze softening with an inexplicable charm.

Lucian looked at her in confusion,

Finding her dazed expression full of allure.

She seemed to shift between innocence and seduction,

As though her beautiful face bore the words:

"Jinlian, ready to serve."

Lucian opened his mouth, about to say something.

Before he could, Pan Jinlian let out a startled cry,

Stumbling and falling to the floor, her face flushed bright red.

Lucian: "??"

What had he even said? He hadn't even gotten the chance to speak!

Did he accidentally activate some kind of charisma skill without realizing it?

An idea occurred to him:

Was this the effect of her innate ability, [Natural Charm]?

Lucian was now certain:

This girl likely felt an overwhelming need to prove herself!

His heart stirred,

But his gaze remained calm as he leaned down to scoop her up.

Pan Jinlian's soft body radiated warmth,

Her tilted head and labored breaths revealed a scent of blue orchids—pleasant yet faintly intoxicating.

"An angel and a temptress combined,"

Lucian murmured to himself, sighing.

To see the purity of an angel and the allure of a succubus coexist in one person was truly fascinating.

"What's an angel? What's a temptress?"

Pan Jinlian asked hesitantly,

Snapping out of her reverie.

Lucian chuckled,

"Let me explain it to you slowly."

The night deepened, heavy with passion.

The [Marriage Tree] now bore a new name.

As dawn broke,

The bedroom was warm with the first light.

Pan Jinlian groggily awakened, her entire body aching as though it had been disassembled and reassembled.

Blinking her eyes open,

She stared at the unfamiliar ceiling before turning to see Lucian still asleep beside her.

A faint smile curved her lips.

In that moment, she felt a deep sense of belonging.

A sense of home.

Eventually,

Pan Jinlian pushed through her discomfort, dressed, and prepared to fetch water for Lucian's morning bath.

But as soon as she stepped out the door,

She found herself face-to-face with Lin Xiaomei.

The latter's bright, knowing eyes held a smile as she gazed at Pan Jinlian.

"Sister,"

Pan Jinlian greeted politely, lowering her head in embarrassment.

Lin Xiaomei waved her hand dismissively,

"You're already so frail; there's no need to push yourself."

"That's right. We wouldn't want you overexerting yourself."

Jia Yingchun's gentle heart couldn't bear it,

Taking Pan Jinlian by the hand and leading her to [White Cloud Pavilion] for rest.

The heroes, with their exceptional attributes, could clearly see her fragile state!

"This fool doesn't value his life."

Qin Keqing frowned, glancing at Lin Xiaomei with a teasing smile.

"What about you? Truly willing to let this happen?"

"Why not?"

Lin Xiaomei's expression remained indifferent,

"People change, and the world changes with them."

She turned on her heel and walked away, her steps firm and purposeful.

"I won't run anymore."

"From this day forward, I'll face everything myself."

"And then…"

"I'll crush it all!"

Watching Lin Xiaomei's retreating figure,

Qin Keqing froze in shock, her lips parting slightly as she struggled to process the transformation.

It was only after a long while that she managed to recover, letting out a bitter laugh.

Unbeknownst to them,

Miao Yu had emerged and witnessed the scene.

She approached with a puzzled expression,

"Miss Keqing, what's happened to Lady Xiaomei?"

With her saintly demeanor,

Miao Yu sighed softly.

In her memory, Lin Xiaomei had been a gentle yet firm woman.

Though occasionally unreasonable, she was candid and straightforward.

Her tears when burying flowers had left a lasting impression,

But never had Miao Yu seen her so assertive, so commanding.

"Perhaps it's something from a previous life."

Qin Keqing hesitated before sighing,

"She seems to loathe the version of herself from back then."

"Lin Xiaomei is no longer the same flower-burier."

Miao Yu fell silent.

A long moment passed before she smiled faintly,

"It's fine. I never liked those lonely, fragile types who could only cry by themselves."

"Now, she's loved, cherished, and protected. Isn't that wonderful?"

Hearing this,

Qin Keqing felt a mix of emotions and couldn't help but laugh.

"Yes. We're the same."

"Indeed, the same."

As the fifth day dawned,

Lucian prepared to retire after bathing.

Suddenly!

The blood moon expanded rapidly in the sky!

The darkness of the world was shattered by the crimson light of the moon.

Lucian looked up, his pupils contracting.

The blood moon, once the size of a millstone,

Grew exponentially,

Seeming to engulf the entire world, threatening to consume everything!

In its faint glow,

Lucian glimpsed the outline of a corpse within the moon.

A terrifying silhouette,

So haunting it made his skin crawl.

"Warning: The apocalypse has arrived!"

"Accumulated doom has been purged. Survive, and you may continue accumulating fortune."

Lucian's heart sank.

In the endless void, all accumulated misfortune must eventually erupt.

Every lord would face this trial,

A stage of unknown danger!

All across the land,

Everyone looked up in shock at the ever-expanding blood moon.

Where once the world was cloaked in darkness,

Now it was bathed in blood-red light.

Lucian took a deep breath, gripping the [Five Elements Array],

His mind invoking [Divine River Meditation], his nerves taut.

Suddenly!

The ground trembled violently.

Rumble—!!!

The earth shook as massive cracks stretched for hundreds of meters, splitting the terrain as mountains crumbled and the land fragmented.

The entire domain began to rise into the air!

Flying?

No…

The truth revealed itself beneath Lucian's domain: A primordial creature was awakening!

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