One person established a clan

Chapter 183: Start
Deep within the palace courtyard, the rich fragrance of flowers mingles with wisps of smoke rising from chimneys.

The pavilion's stone table is laden with delicacies, the dishes so appealing in color and aroma that they are sure to tempt your appetite.

Su Cheng didn't stand on ceremony, picking up his chopsticks to taste each dish, nodding in praise from time to time.

"My senior sister's cooking skills are truly amazing."

"Try this pastry!"

Lü Hongxi gently picked up a pastry with her slender fingers and smiled as she offered it to Su Cheng's lips. "Ah~"

After he took a bite of half a piece, she asked softly, "How is it?"

"good."

Seeing him enjoying his meal, Lü Hongxi rested her chin on her hand, leaning against the table, a gentle smile playing on her lips. "If you like it, Junior Brother, I'll make more in the future."

"It's best not to delay your cultivation."

Su Cheng glanced at her with a smile. During his temporary stay in the palace, this junior sister had been almost inseparable from him.

Aside from sparring and sword fighting, she now takes care of all three meals a day, truly becoming the virtuous eldest sister in the family.

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Lu Hongxi's eyes flickered, and she suddenly said softly, "There's only half a month left until the duel, and Junior Brother is already preparing to set off?"

"Yes."

Su Cheng took a sip of hot soup and nodded in agreement: "Qianfeng Ridge is far from Dongchen. We must set off early to avoid being preempted by the Duotian Alliance."

Although I have had a leisurely time in the palace, I must not forget my duties.

"makes sense."

Lu Hongxi smiled and said, "It makes me feel much more at ease that my junior brother is so clear-headed."

"But my senior sister has been the clingiest person these past few days."

"cough!"

Her face flushed slightly, a rare hint of embarrassment on her face. "Well, I...I'd like to spend more time with my junior brother."

Su Cheng's expression softened slightly, and he put down his chopsticks and asked, "What are your plans for the future, Senior Sister?"

Lu Hongxi's mind stirred slightly.

After days of sparring, she gained a deeper understanding of Su Cheng's strength.

With their methods, they are more than capable of stirring up trouble in Qianfengling, so there is no need to worry too much.

Thinking of this, she opened her lips and murmured, "The Heaven-Seizing Alliance is ruthless and may invade this place again. If you want to make Dongchen your base, I will stay here."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Senior Sister."

"It's alright." Lü Hongxi's expression gradually hardened: "Just remember, junior brother, you must not be careless when facing the Lord of the Heaven-Seizing Alliance."

"I see"

Just then, a beautiful figure hurried over from afar, her golden robes fluttering in the wind.

"Young Master!" Feng Sha twirled her skirt and quickly entered the pavilion: "Something came up, so I'm a little late."

Su Cheng smiled and said, "You are about to ascend the throne and become emperor, so you can't be so reckless anymore."

Feng Sha's cheeks flushed slightly as she gathered her skirts and sat down. "I saw that you were packing your things this morning, young master. Are you preparing to depart?"

"Correct."

Seeing Su Cheng respond, Feng Sha's heart skipped a beat, and a trace of reluctance flashed in her eyes.

Although these days have been busy, with Su Cheng by my side, I've truly felt sweet and happy day and night.
She suppressed her urge to persuade him to stay and said considerately, "Please take care on your journey, young master."

He then took out a delicate gold ring from his sleeve: "Please keep this with you, young master."

Su Cheng raised an eyebrow slightly, took the fine ring, and examined it closely.

"This is."

[Phoenix Origin Heart Ring, a high-grade spiritual treasure] [Can amplify the Nine Emperors Vermilion Flame, and has the effect of detoxifying and breaking formations]

"I commissioned a craftsman to make this the other day, and I also infused it with the power of my bloodline. It can protect you, young master."

Su Cheng put on the ring and smiled calmly: "Thank you."

A look of satisfaction appeared in Feng Sha's eyes: "Whatever suits you, young master."

"Junior brother, I also have a gift for you."

Lu Hongxi suddenly spoke, pulled Su Cheng's right hand over, and slipped a blood-red ring onto his middle finger.

[Sword Soul Heavenly Seal, Elixir-grade Spiritual Treasure (Perfect)] [Can increase the power of sword techniques, aid in the condensation of the sword heart, and contains three strands of Heavenly Realm sword intent that can be used]

"This item was personally crafted by me and can help you defeat your enemies."

"Sister."

Su Cheng looked surprised: "When did you make this?"

Lü Hongxi smiled and said, "Naturally, it's those few hours we spend apart each night."

"I see, I hadn't noticed that."

Su Cheng seemed thoughtful, then suddenly felt something was off: "However, why have you all refined your spiritual treasures into the shape of rings?" He now had three rings on his hands.
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Upon hearing this, both Feng Sha and Lü Hongxi blushed, their eyes darting away as they secretly glanced at the Jingxin Seal Ring on his hand.

Su Cheng immediately understood and chuckled: "You guys certainly have a lot on your minds."

In the midst of his banter, he casually took out two sets of robes and handed them to the two of them.

"I was just thinking about how to bring it up, but now it's the perfect time to return the favor."

"This is."

"This is a protective spiritual treasure that I crafted in my spare time." Su Cheng chuckled. "It can be considered a pill-grade spiritual treasure, which can help you ward off disasters."

Feng Sha clutched her robes tightly, her face flushed with an alluring blush. "Thank you, young master. I will certainly cherish this."

Before she could finish speaking, Lü Hongxi suddenly leaned forward and lightly touched Su Cheng's forehead with her red lips.

"Miss Lü, you—" Feng Sha suddenly stood up, embarrassed and annoyed, "How can you be so frivolous!"

"It was just the siblings thanking each other."

"How could they just kiss right there?"

The pavilion was filled with laughter and chatter. After Su Cheng gave his instructions and said goodbye, he led the puppet away on his sword.

As Lü Hongxi gazed in the direction the sword shadow had disappeared, the blush on her face gradually faded, and her expression returned to calm.

"Miss Lü, are you really going to stay here?"

Feng Sha stood with her sleeves gathered, gazing at the horizon and murmuring, "With your abilities, you should have accompanied the young master."

“Junior brother has his own ideas, why do I need to protect him all the time?”

Lu Hongxi glanced at her indifferently: "Right now, the most urgent task is for you and Dongchen to grow stronger as soon as possible, so as not to fail your junior brother's expectations."

Feng Sha pursed her lips and nodded: "I understand."

She secretly clenched her sleeves, silently encouraging herself. When the young master returned, she would certainly achieve something remarkable!
"There is another matter; I intend to go into seclusion in the back mountain soon."

Lu Hongxi said calmly, "If a powerful enemy attacks, I will come out of seclusion to help. There is no need to send anyone to bother me on ordinary days."

Feng Sha's face immediately showed surprise: "Miss Lü, you don't mean to?"

"I have truly benefited greatly from the careful exchanges with my junior brother."

A strange light flickered in her blood-red eyes. "I have vaguely grasped the opportunity to reach the Spirit Profound Realm."

Zi Ting pierced through the clouds, leaving a trail of light that lingered for a long time.

Su Cheng sat cross-legged on his sword, casually unfolding a map to examine the directions.

"I am willing to part with them."

Shi Xuan appeared quietly, gathered her skirts, and knelt down beside him, smiling gently, "These two young ladies are becoming increasingly intimate with you."

"With external enemies eyeing us covetously, I cannot indulge myself now."

Su Cheng glanced at her with a smile. "Besides, there's a little jealous person here. If we stay any longer, she might start sulking again."

Shi Xuan clenched his fist and lightly punched his shoulder twice, seemingly embarrassed and reproachful, saying, "When have I ever been so willful?"

"You were still holding me and muttering last night."

"Oh!" Her cheeks flushed instantly, and she hurriedly covered her mouth. "Th-those were all nonsense, why do you always take them seriously!"

Su Cheng took her soft hand in his and chuckled, "How's the refining of the scorching energy within your body?"

Hearing him suddenly show concern for her, Shi Xuan's heartstrings trembled slightly, and she lowered her eyes shyly: "How could I be slow after you've been putting me through so much trouble?"

"Would you like to try out the effects of my supernatural power again when you have some free time? I see your soul power has recovered quite a bit."

"No, no!"

"Still feeling unwell?"

"You know perfectly well why!" Shi Xuan tightly squeezed her beautiful legs together under her skirt, blushing with embarrassment.

That absurd divine power called the Blazing Soul Law was truly terrifying; it was as if one's soul no longer belonged to them, but only fluctuated within Su Cheng's palm.
"Hmm?"

While she was lost in thought, her cherry lips were quietly kissed.

Shi Xuan suddenly widened his icy eyes, but his expression gradually softened.

When the kiss ended, she nestled softly into his arms, and heard Su Cheng whisper in her ear:

"Are you feeling a little more relaxed now?"

"I'm not that much like a child."

She gently hugged his waist and buried her head, whispering shyly, "I don't need you to coax me like this."

After a moment of silence, she suddenly murmured softly, "I can tolerate using it only occasionally."

Su Cheng chuckled: "I'll be careful."

"Okay, be gentle."

At this point, Shi Xuan felt unbearably embarrassed and couldn't help but gently poke him in the waist. "You lecherous scoundrel, all you ever think about is tormenting people."

(End of this chapter)