Chapter 199: Five Elements Thunder God Bloodline
The moment Xiao Jietian's fingers closed around the jade pendant, he felt no trace of the usual cool, calming aura one expects from such spirit treasures. Instead, a gentle warmth seeped into his palm — soft, intimate, almost alive.
He paused.
This warmth… it carried the faint, elegant fragrance that always lingered around Senior Han Yue.
Xiao Jietian suddenly remembered: she had kept this pendant close to her body.
No wonder it was warm. No wonder it held her scent so clearly.
This was not merely an accessory — it was something she had worn against her skin, day and night.
His gaze softened imperceptibly. Such a personal treasure… she must value it greatly.
"Senior Han Yue," he said quietly, extending the pendant back toward her, "I cannot accept this. The medicinal herbs are fair compensation for the formula I gave you. As for the Earth Core Body Tempering Fluid — we already agreed it was your earned reward. We owe each other nothing."
Han Yue looked at the offered pendant, then at Xiao Jietian's earnest expression.
Without a word, she reached out and gently pressed his hand back, folding his fingers over the jade once more.
The moment their palms met, both of them felt it — a subtle, electric warmth that flowed between skin like spring water meeting sunlight.
Han Yue's breath hitched faintly.
Xiao Jietian felt the incredible softness and delicacy of her hand — smooth as the finest silk, yet carrying an underlying strength.
For a heartbeat, neither moved.
Then — as though startled awake — both withdrew their hands at the same instant.
Xiao Jietian cleared his throat lightly.
"…Then I will accept it for now. If Senior ever wishes to take it back in the future, simply say the word. But by then… you may need to offer something in exchange."
He spoke half in jest, half in sincerity — giving her a graceful path of retreat while leaving the door open for future interactions.
Han Yue immediately understood his intention.
A soft warmth bloomed in her chest.
This young man… was truly thoughtful.
He had accepted her gift without making her lose face, and had even left her a way to reclaim it later if she wished — all without a hint of greed or pressure.
She lowered her gaze slightly, hiding the faint ripple of emotion in her eyes.
"I won't disturb Junior Xiao Tian's cultivation any longer."
After speaking, she rose quickly, walked to the door, opened it, and left in a series of hurried steps.
Xiao Jietian watched her retreating figure, a small smile tugging at his lips.
She seems to have something urgent to attend to.
He shook his head lightly, then reached out and closed the door.
"Why does no one remember to close doors behind them these days?"
Muttering to himself, he crossed his legs on the bed and began stabilizing his newly broken-through Dou Huang realm.
…
Han Yue returned to the Moon Spirit faction's residence in something of a daze.
Several core members of Moon Spirit noticed her unusual state the moment she stepped inside.
One girl in a yellow dress tilted her head curiously.
"What's wrong with Big Sister? She looks so absent-minded."
Another girl in black leaned closer, voice low and teasing.
"Absent-minded? More like shy. Look — Big Sister's face is a little red. When she passed me just now, even her ears were flushed."
The yellow-dressed girl's eyes lit up mischievously.
"Today Big Sister went to Pan Gate, right? The Pan Gate Master, Xiao Jietian… I saw him last time. Unbelievably handsome, and already a Dou Wang at such a young age! Do you think Big Sister might be…"
Before she could finish, a cold, slightly angry voice cut in.
"Xiao Die, are you too idle lately? How about I arrange for you to dig medicinal herbs in the forest for three days?"
Xiao Die immediately grimaced, putting on an exaggeratedly fawning expression.
"Big Sister, nooo~ I've been very busy lately! I need to go get busy right now!"
"Don't spread nonsense outside," Han Yue said coolly. "If Junior Xiao Tian beats you up later, I won't be responsible."
Xiao Die winked slyly at the others — See? Look at Big Sister's tone. It's definitely related to that Demon King Xiao Jietian.
Sensing the growing chill in Han Yue's aura, Xiao Die realized her teasing had been noticed. She quickly scampered away.
The other girls also scattered like frightened birds.
Han Yue sighed softly.
"I've really spoiled these little girls too much… they dare say anything now."
She walked to the window, gazing toward the distant sky.
Her thoughts drifted back to the forest — to the various encounters with Xiao Jietian.
Then, unbidden, the image from earlier resurfaced in her mind: his bare torso, firm muscle lines, perfect proportions, water droplets tracing paths down his skin…
"Pah, pah!"
Han Yue lightly slapped her own cheeks.
"How can I think such things? He's just a big pervert… a big scoundrel…"
"But… that body… it looked so perfect… it's just… how could he be like that? And that… he's going to die, right?"
The more she thought, the stranger her feelings became.
Her face grew hotter, her heartbeat faster.
Finally, she hurried back to her bed, sat cross-legged, and forced herself to circulate her ice-element Dou Qi in an attempt to cool her mind.
Yet the effect was minimal.
Instead, the flush on her face only deepened.
"I'm really going to break…"
…
Meanwhile, Xiao Jietian cultivated until nightfall.
Only when his newly ascended Dou Huang realm was completely stable did he slowly open his eyes.
He extended his palm.
With a casual motion, the surrounding heaven-and-earth energy of the same attribute was instantly drawn toward him.
This was the hallmark of Dou Huang — the ability to mobilize external energy and exert terrifying pressure.
Even some exceptionally talented high-level Dou Huangs could briefly stand in the void without Dou Qi wings.
Xiao Jietian summoned his system panel.
His personal information appeared before his eyes.
Host: Xiao Jietian
Realm: One-star Dou Huang
Cultivation Technique: Five Elements Thunder God Art
Bloodline: Chaos Five Elements Thunder Dragon Bloodline
"System, what's going on with this bloodline?"
[Host, the Chaos Five Elements Thunder Dragon Bloodline is a bloodline you carry innately. This system is currently unable to disclose its specific origin.]
[This is the Host's own bloodline. In the future, your descendants will inherit it — possibly manifesting different elemental attributes separately.]
If it could be inherited… then his future descendants would possess terrifying talent.
Even if they only inherited one elemental aspect, combined with his future Dou Di bloodline, the Five Elements Thunder God Bloodline, and the system's assistance…
If he did not aim to become an Emperor, what was the point of cultivating at all?
He might as well find a cave and hide.
By then, his children would possess talent so monstrous it would shake the heavens.
Xiao Jietian dismissed the system panel, stood up, stretched his body, and prepared to enter the Eternal Heaven World.
These past few days, Yun Yun and Ya Fei had given him strict orders: he must accompany them at night.
Until they became pregnant, he naturally would not refuse.
Just as he was about to leave —
A gentle, amiable voice sounded beside his ear.
"Junior Xiao Tian… are you free to chat for a bit?"