In the early morning light, Xiao Jietian stood calmly while Xiao Huiying and the Little Fairy Doctor helped him dress.
"The Snake-People Tribe's relocation will be complete soon. You two must be itching to go out and have fun, yes?" Xiao Jietian pinched Xiao Huiying's cheek lightly as he watched the pair swiftly adjust his robes, already guessing their thoughts.
"Yes, Master. We already promised to help Sister Fei'er earlier," Xiao Huiying replied with a sweet smile, carefully straightening his collar.
Once he was fully attired, Xiao Jietian leaned down to kiss each of them softly on the lips, then gave their pert bottoms a gentle pat.
"Go on then. I can manage the rest myself."
The two girls nodded obediently and left hand in hand.
At this moment, the Eternal Heaven World buzzed with activity. The Snake-People Tribe was gradually settling in.
The entire realm came alive. Disciples and elders of Boundless Heaven Hall poured out to assist with construction—raising halls, carving formations, paving spirit roads.
The Snake-People ultimately chose a verdant valley near the ancient forest. Xiao Jietian had already prepared the site long ago: a grand new city rose swiftly, connected by broad spirit highways linking it to other settlements.
The newcomers from Boundless Heaven Hall were endlessly curious about their serpentine guests—especially the innate, bewitching charm that seemed to radiate from every Snake-Person. Many young male disciples stepped forward eagerly, offering assistance with bright smiles and hidden hopes.
Yue Mei and Hua She'er drew the most admirers, yet neither paid the slightest attention. Their expressions remained cool and distant.
It took nearly a full day for the entire Snake-People Tribe to complete the migration. Even their ancestral lands were not left behind—Medusa personally performed a heaven-shaking feat, uprooting entire swathes of earth with her immense strength and sealing them intact into spatial treasures.
"So tired… finally finished."
Medusa returned to the rear hall of the Eternal Heaven Palace, snatched the teacup straight from Xiao Jietian's hand, drained it in one gulp, and promptly sat herself on his lap.
Xiao Jietian had just finished a cultivation session; his aura had quietly broken through to Four-Star Dou Zun.
"No more worries now, right?" He wrapped one arm around her waist, his palm naturally settling on the smooth, jade-like expanse of her thigh.
"No. The rest depends on how well they adapt themselves. However, Yun Yun mentioned she plans to establish a female personal guard unit to protect the Eternal Heaven Palace."
Medusa recounted the earlier discussion, then continued:
"With so many more people in Eternal Heaven World now, we must be vigilant. When the number of children increases, ill-intentioned individuals may appear."
"Then you sisters decide everything. This place is entrusted to all of you to manage. The harem, naturally, falls under your care as well," Xiao Jietian said casually.
As for the children… there was truly no need to worry about their safety. At a few years old they already reached realms others could never touch in a lifetime. The real concern was that they might grow into little world-destroying fiends instead.
"You really act like an emperor—calling it a 'harem' and everything. What, planning to recruit another batch to fill it?" Medusa playfully swatted the hand that had begun to wander.
"Even the greatest emperors of history cannot compare to me. Which one among them ever commanded a legion of peerlessly powerful, breathtakingly beautiful women like you all?"
Xiao Jietian boldly grasped one of her proud peaks, speaking with Medusa's own haughty tone.
"Look at you—so smug. Enough playing. I still need to go discuss this matter with the others."
Medusa's body had softened under his gentle "head-pat kill," nearly losing her composure entirely.
"Then go. It seems you've grown even more impressive lately. Tonight… I'll have to personally verify whether that's true. I've prepared plenty of strategic supplies for you."
Xiao Jietian raised his hand, clenching it meaningfully in the air with a wicked smile.
"Scram, scram!! They'll all get torn apart anyway." Medusa stood up abruptly and delivered a heavy slap to his disobedient hand.
Then, with an enchanting sway of her hips, she twisted away and vanished from his sight.
Xiao Jietian watched her leave, then extended his spiritual sense. His daughter was currently running wild with Zi Yan and Xiao Huiying somewhere in Serpent-People City.
…
The next day, at noon.
Xiao Jietian awoke from a night of indulgence, still wrapped in soft, warm embraces. After swiftly cleaning the scattered traces on the floor, he washed up and stepped outside.
An hour later, after enjoying a hearty breakfast of golden fried dough sticks, fragrant soy milk, and steaming meat buns, Xiao Huiying transformed into her true dragon form.
With a graceful sweep of her silver wings, she carried Xiao Jietian soaring toward the Izumo Empire.
Half a day later, they arrived directly above the territory of the Myriad Scorpion Gate.
Xiao Jietian hovered high in the sky, Xiao Huiying standing half a step behind him, arms crossed, gazing down coldly.
His spiritual sense swept the area—numerous peak Dou Huang auras still lingered within the sect grounds.
With a casual wave of his hand, a petite figure clad in a soft white nightgown appeared beside him.
Zi Yan blinked sleepily, looking around in confusion: Who am I? Where am I?
"You're still half-asleep?" Xiao Jietian eyed her outfit—thin, silky, and adorably rumpled. She looked exactly like a soft, fragrant little loli. So cute… he couldn't resist teasing her.
The moment Zi Yan caught his gaze, she instantly understood his intentions. She hurriedly summoned a light shield to cover herself.
But she had only just slipped out of the nightgown, holding the fresh set of clothes she intended to change into, when she found Xiao Jietian had already appeared right beside her.
"Why did you come in here?! Are you being a hooligan? Careful, or I'll beat you to death!"
Zi Yan clutched the clothes to her chest, glaring fiercely.
"I came in to help you. You're too slow," Xiao Jietian said with an innocent expression, as though he truly had her best interests at heart.
"Don't even try. I know exactly what you're thinking. I'm not stupid."
Zi Yan crossed her arms, her posture clearly declaring that she had seen through his scheme.
"Fine, fine. Hurry up then. I'll need your help later. If you perform well… I'll refine any flavor of pill you want. Any flavor at all!"
The instant Zi Yan heard "any flavor," her eyes lit up like twin stars. The clothes she was holding slipped from her fingers and fell to the ground.
"Really? If you lie, you're a puppy!"
She had completely forgotten her current state. Her mind was now filled entirely with visions of endless pills. She didn't even realize her fair, jade-like body was now fully exposed before Xiao Jietian.
"I would never lie to you. I'll stuff you full," Xiao Jietian promised solemnly, his gaze sweeping appreciatively over her flawless, rosy skin.
Then he bent down, picked up the fallen garments.
Only then did Zi Yan snap back to reality. She hurriedly squatted down to cover herself.
"You definitely said that on purpose—just to distract me and achieve your evil goal!"
She stared at him suspiciously.
"We have such a good relationship, didn't I buy this outfit for you?"
"Yes!"
"I bought it, so doesn't that mean these clothes belong to me?"
"Yes!"
"Since the clothes are mine, isn't it only natural that I help you put them on?"
"Yes…" Zi Yan's mind short-circuited for a moment. Something felt off, but she couldn't quite pinpoint what.
"Then why aren't you standing up?" Xiao Jietian pulled a small white undergarment from the pile.
Zi Yan immediately stood straight at his command, still frowning in thought.
Only when she saw exactly what he was holding did realization crash over her like cold water.
She lunged to snatch it back—but Xiao Jietian raised it high out of reach.
"Be good, don't move. Huiying is still waiting outside, and we have important matters to attend to later."
He gently held the back of her head with one hand, then began helping her dress with practiced ease.
Throughout the entire process, Zi Yan's face burned crimson. She could only lower her head, nestle shyly against his chest, and let him clothe her.
After he finally secured the safety shorts, Xiao Jietian gently turned her around so her back faced him…