As soon as Jason Ji left the peach blossom grove and returned to his courtyard, a flash of red darted towards him.
"Brother!" Sarah Ye flung herself into Jason's arms, nestling into his embrace with a gleeful expression. Although they had only been apart for a day, she had missed him dearly.
"Such a little one," Jason chuckled, his tone indulgent as he ruffled her hair. Together, they climbed to the rooftop of the pavilion, settling into a serene afternoon with the sun's warmth bathing them both. Holding Sarah close, Jason suddenly sensed a faint, dark energy radiating from her—a hint of dormant malice within her aura.
"The Crimson Eyes of Bloodlust! The legendary Enchantress Queen is awakening," he murmured under his breath. In Defying the Evil God, once Sarah Ye's Crimson Eyes of Bloodlust fully awakened, she would transform into a merciless weapon of destruction, viewing all beings as mere ants beneath her.
"Brother, what's wrong?" Sarah asked, gazing up at him with curiosity, clearly unaware of the changes brewing within her.
Jason's gaze sharpened as he noticed a faint red lotus mark blossoming on her forehead, an unmistakable sign. If the lotus fully formed, it would signify the rise of the Enchantress Queen, a figure destined to wield unfathomable power and inspire fear across the realm.
"Now's the perfect time to start training Sarah," Jason mused. Though she would gain tremendous power simply from awakening, nurturing her abilities would make her growth exponential. Once she fully embraced her destiny as the Enchantress Queen, few in the land would be able to stand against her.
Jason opened the System Shop, carefully browsing until he selected a supreme cultivation technique tailored to her unique path: The Enchantress Queen's World-Scorching Codex. Priced at 1,800 Destiny Points, it was a worthy investment in her future, perfectly aligned to unleash her latent power.
"Sarah, starting today, you're going to begin serious cultivation," he said, handing her the Codex with a smile.
Sarah blinked in surprise, but then nodded resolutely, taking the tome from him with a hint of reverence. Though she didn't understand why Jason was suddenly so insistent, she would never turn down anything he asked of her.
As she skimmed through the tome, a thought struck her, and she looked up with an earnest expression. "Brother… will you teach me?"
"Of course. You'll study the World-Scorching Codex, and I'll teach you sword techniques and movement skills as well," Jason replied, smiling.
With a spark of determination, Sarah clenched her small fists. "I'll do my best! Then one day, I can help you, Brother."
Jason watched her with a fond smile, little knowing that his investment that day would yield returns far beyond his expectations. The Sarah Ye he was nurturing would one day become the continent's most feared and revered Enchantress Queen, second only to Livia Dong.
Over the next two weeks, Jason and Sarah trained relentlessly. With her natural talent and remarkable perception, Sarah rapidly absorbed his teachings. In just a fortnight, she achieved an initial mastery of Jason's sword techniques, made progress in the World-Scorching Codex, and even grasped the essence of the Eight Steps of the Celestial Demon. Despite her beginner's cultivation level, she now had the strength to challenge and defeat even higher-ranking cultivators.
Jason couldn't help but feel eager to witness her transformation into the Enchantress Queen.
"Brother, this move—Rainbow Pierces the Sun—is amazing!" Sarah exclaimed, swinging her sword and splitting the air in a vivid arc, casting a dazzling sword light through the courtyard.
"Not bad," Jason praised her from his spot, relaxing under a tree with an apple in hand. Before he could say more, she darted over to him, using the Celestial Demon Steps.
MUA!
Jason froze in surprise as Sarah swiftly planted a kiss on his cheek, her mischievous giggle ringing out at his stunned expression.
"Brother, don't be mad!" she laughed. "It took me a thousand thoughts to gather the courage to do that once."
Before he could respond, she was already massaging his shoulders, her hands gentle yet firm.
Just then, a shadow entered the courtyard, a figure watching them with barely disguised disdain. She gave a derisive scoff. "Shameless!" she muttered coldly, clearly unimpressed by Sarah's display of affection.
She stepped forward, voice steely as she addressed Jason. "Lord Ji, Her Highness the Princess sent me to inform you—the Qin Empire's crown prince and his entourage are approaching the Beast Ridge. It's the ideal location for an ambush."
"Understood," Jason replied without even opening his eyes, entirely unbothered. This woman had visited his courtyard numerous times in the past few days, each time reporting on the recent arrivals of various important figures in Chang'an. He had long grown accustomed to her visits.
Frustrated by his indifference, the shadow agent huffed and was about to leave, but her dissatisfaction got the better of her. Turning back, she said pointedly, "Lord Ji, please mind your conduct. You are, after all, the fiancé of Her Highness the Princess. Your behavior with Miss Ye is… improper."
At this, Jason's eyes slowly opened. His gaze fell on the woman, her figure sharply defined by her black attire. She held herself with a confidence befitting her fiery disposition.
"Miss Shadow," Jason replied coolly, "some things are beyond your authority. Now leave."
The woman was momentarily stunned, biting her lip in frustration. Just as she opened her mouth to retort, she was met with the chilling pressure of his aura—a force imbued with a sovereignty that seemed to crush the air around her, tinged with an ominous malice. Instantly, her face drained of color as she staggered back, speechless.
"Should you have any further complaints, bring them to Livia Dong herself," Jason continued, closing his eyes once more and leaning back into his peaceful afternoon. With nothing more to say, Shadow turned and left, stung by the reminder of her own overstepped boundaries.
After a few minutes, Jason stretched and turned to Sarah, gently ruffling her hair. "Sarah, you'll have to dine alone tonight. I have a task to attend to."
"Alright…" Sarah nodded obediently, watching as he departed. Once he was gone, she picked up her sword and resumed her training with renewed fervor. She knew exactly where Jason was going and why. Though she longed to join him, she understood her current limitations and refrained from asking.
But in her heart, she silently vowed that one day, she would stand proudly beside him, an equal partner, unshakeable and powerful.
One day, she swore. One day, she would be worthy.
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