Ding! Congratulations to the Host for completing the mission. Acquired God-Level Skill: Dragon's Reach and +2000 Destiny Points.
The crisp system notification sounded in Jason Ji's ears, and a smile tugged at the corner of his lips.
Host: Jason Ji
Cultivation: Nine-Star Gathering Star Realm (Pure Yang Stage)
Experience: 0/480000
Techniques: Divine Prohibition, Sovereign Over All (Immortal Slayer Sword Technique), Eight Steps of the Celestial Demon, Blazing Fist Technique, Tang Lotus of Buddha's Fury, Dragon's Reach
Weapon: Sealed Immortal Slayer Sword (1/5), Tang Sect Secret Weapon – Rainstorm Pear Blossom Needles
Perception: 45/50
Destiny Points: 3400 (earned through missions)
Talent: Swordsmanship Insight (20200/1000000)
Items: Netherworld Ghostfire, Red Lotus Fire
Dragon's Reach: Grants a chance to steal items and wealth from the target. The higher the Host's perception, the higher the success rate; however, the higher the target's cultivation, the greater the chance of detection and lower success probability.
Jason glanced at the description for Dragon's Reach, his eyes drifting towards Livia Dong. He couldn't help but wonder if he should test the skill on her. But after a moment's thought, he suppressed the reckless impulse. Livia's cultivation was far beyond his own; a single misstep, and their newly established alliance could be shattered—or worse, his life could end right here.
"Not worth it," he muttered to himself.
Livia raised an eyebrow, catching his murmur. "Not worth what?"
Jason waved it off with a laugh. "Nothing, just thinking about our first steps forward."
"Come along. The banquet is about to start," she said, glancing back at him before heading out of the peach grove.
As she turned, Jason made a quick decision. Why should he hold back? After all, she'd eventually be his wife—what was hers would be his. In a swift motion, he activated Dragon's Reach.
Ding! Attempt failed. Host has not been detected by Livia Dong.
Jason's heart raced, but he was undeterred and tried again, casting the skill twice more in succession.
Ding! Attempt failed. Host has not been detected by Livia Dong.
Ding! Attempt failed. Host has not been detected by Livia Dong.
Jason wiped the sweat from his palms, frustrated but relieved that he hadn't been caught. Though he hadn't managed to steal anything, he'd learned a valuable lesson—Livia's cultivation level was leagues above his own.
Just then, Livia turned her head slightly, a faint, amused smile on her lips. "Coming?"
Jason's face froze briefly, but he quickly recovered, smiling as he replied, "Right behind you!"
At the Dong family's banquet, the table was laden with delicacies, yet Jason found little interest in the food. Each time his gaze met Livia's, he sensed a hint of mischief in her eyes, leaving him unnerved.
"Could she have noticed?" he muttered, doubting himself. But the system notification had assured him she hadn't detected his attempts.
"Here, Jason, try the Blue Dragon Lobster reserved for the royal family."
"Have a taste of this Frosty Beef—it's particularly tender."
"And this oyster is especially plump."
Livia was all smiles as she placed dish after dish into Jason's bowl, leaving the surrounding maids stunned. Could their aloof, notoriously cold princess have truly softened? Even Raymond Dong seemed surprised. He knew his daughter's temperament—distant and ruthless to a fault. Yet here she was, graciously serving her future husband.
"Looks like I chose well for a son-in-law," Raymond Dong thought, grinning to himself.
Then Livia turned her gaze to Henry Hong, her voice uncharacteristically gentle. "Your name is Hannah Ye correct? I hear you're Jason's sister?"
Henry Hong nodded shyly, her voice barely a whisper. "Yes… yes, that's right."
Jason noticed the faint fear in Henry Hong's demeanor whenever Livia looked her way. Livia's gaze lingered on Henry Hong, her face breaking into an enchanting yet unsettling smile. She reached out, lifting Henry Hong's chin gently. "What beautiful eyes… I almost wish they were mine."
Henry Hong stared at Livia, feeling as if she were staring into a glacial abyss. Her soul quivered with a deep-seated fear, as if this mesmerizing woman might, at any moment, take her eyes for herself. As soon as Livia released her, Henry Hong backed away, hiding behind Jason.
Jason leaned down, concern in his voice. "Henry Hong, are you alright?"
She whispered urgently into his ear, "Brother, don't marry her… she's a demon!"
Jason sighed, realizing that Livia must have sensed Henry Hong's unique Blood Killer Crimson Eyes, a rarity in the world. This discovery would undoubtedly pique her interest. Henry Hong, too, seemed to intuit the danger and was instinctively wary.
"Don't worry, Henry Hong. I won't let her harm you," he reassured her, ruffling her hair before addressing Livia. "Apologies, my sister can be a bit shy around strangers."
Livia merely chuckled. "That's fine. After all, she's my sister now too. I'll make sure she's well-protected."
Raymond Dong joined in with a laugh, "Livia's right. Henry Hong will be your sister-in-law; of course, you must protect her!"
Just then, a maid rushed into the hall, bowing before Raymond Dong. "Master, Princess Changle requests an audience."
Raymond Dong frowned slightly. "Princess Changle? What does she want here?"
The maid hesitated, her expression uneasy. "She… she said…"
Livia raised her wine glass, taking a leisurely sip before interjecting. "What did Sarah Long say?"
The maid gulped nervously, finally stammering out, "She says she wishes to see the prince consort!"
Having spoken, the maid immediately knelt, trembling with fear.
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