He had just been reborn when he was imprisoned by his nemesis, the Empress?

Hearing that voice echo in her mind, Su Qingluan slowly stood up.

"How long will it take for me to recover to the Emperor Realm?"

[Back to host, approximately four months remaining.]

Su Qingluan nodded in satisfaction and said softly.

"Very well, I want to go back."

......

Meanwhile, in the imperial palace's sleeping quarters, Jiang Xuange was holding a chubby, white "baby," her face full of gentle smiles.

Xu Yi, held in Jiang Xuange's arms, struggled to wriggle free from her embrace.

"How did you know Su Qingluan would be returning from seclusion so soon?"

"A powerhouse like her would normally need at least a month of seclusion!"

With a hint of accusation, Xu Yi kept pushing Jiang Xuange's chest with his chubby hand.

Jiang Xuange looked down at him, her eyes full of doting affection, and gently poked his little cheek with her finger.

"Based on my sixth sense."

Xu Yi, dissatisfied, repeatedly banged his head against her chest, though not with much force.

"What sixth sense? Stop fooling me, I'll shut you up..."

While he was angry, he couldn't help but admire Jiang Xuange's ability to learn magic.

In just three or four days, she learned the basics of the Rejuvenation Spell and actually managed to cast it.

Jiang Xuange's heart softened at the impact of his collision, and she couldn't help but think to herself:

How can there be such adorable creatures in the world...?

She couldn't help but lower her head and kiss Xu Yi's forehead and face many times, her kisses light and gentle.

Xu Yi was so overwhelmed by her kisses that he had no choice but to stop resisting and nestle in her arms.

Half an incense stick later, Jiang Xuange finally stopped being all lovey-dovey and picked up her needle and thread to knit a little dress. She talked to Xu Yi as she knitted, her tone very gentle.

Xu Yi climbed to the edge of the bed and sat down alone, his back to her, ignoring Jiang Xuange's incessant chatter.

Just then, a spatial rift suddenly appeared in the center of the hall, from which dazzling spiritual light overflowed.

Immediately afterwards, a fair and slender leg wrapped in gold-embroidered red silk stepped out from inside, the silver chain at the ankle making a crisp sound.

Jiang Xuange's smile vanished instantly, and her needle and thread stopped moving.

She sighed softly, thinking to herself:

Just as my inner voice predicted, she came back today...

Hearing the noise, Xu Yi turned his head and glanced at the spatial rift.

Although he was somewhat surprised that Su Qingluan had returned so quickly, he maintained a cold expression on his face.

After all, Su Qingluan had shrunk herself without saying a word, leaving only a letter, and then went into seclusion to enjoy herself.

He couldn't just give her a smile right away, so Xu Yi turned his head and lay down.

Su Qingluan slowly walked out of the crack and saw that Xu Yi didn't even bother to look at her. An inexplicable sense of irritation rose in her heart, and her good mood instantly dissipated.

Instead of speaking directly, she used her spiritual power to transmit her voice to Jiang Xuange, who was engrossed in weaving, her tone carrying a hint of displeasure.

"What's wrong with him? Is he throwing a tantrum? Did you upset him?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xuange twitched her lips speechlessly, her hands continuing to sew, also channeling spiritual energy back into her work.

"Me? Your Majesty is joking."

"Do you think it's possible that he's still angry with you?"

After hearing this, Su Qingluan stopped talking to Jiang Xuange, walked slowly to the bedside, and looked down at Xu Yi who was lying on the bed.

She gently poked Xu Yi's bottom with her fingertip, her tone slightly teasing.

"Why are you so unhappy to see me?"

Xu Yi calmly scratched his butt and continued to ignore her.

Seeing that Xu Yi ignored Su Qingluan for a long time, Jiang Xuange's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile, and her mood improved again.

Seeing this, Su Qingluan's eyes flashed with a hint of helplessness, and then she picked him up from the bed.

Xu Yi was soft and small, and it felt especially comfortable to hold in her arms. She used her spiritual power to transmit her voice, her tone carrying a hint of threat.

"If you ignore me again, I'm going to take action."

Xu Yi turned his head to the side, giving off a "do as you please" look.

Su Qingluan narrowed her eyes, her fingertips lightly hooking the hem of Xu Yi's clothes, and slightly lifting it.

His round belly was exposed.

Before Xu Yi could react, she lowered her head and her soft, warm lips landed on his stomach.

The touch of the lips was gentle yet deliberately ticklish, landing gently on the sensitive skin.

Xu Yi's hair stood on end, and he kicked wildly.

"Stop! Stop! Stop!"

"It itches! It's so itchy! Stop kissing me!"

Su Qingluan remained unmoved, her moist tongue lightly brushing across his navel, causing Xu Yi to let out a "whoosh".

Su Qingluan then raised her eyes in satisfaction, her fingertips gently caressing his lower abdomen.

"Speak to me."

The smile on Jiang Xuange's face vanished again and again. The needle and thread in her hand suddenly stopped, and the needle tip almost pierced her fingertip.

She lowered her eyes, her long eyelashes concealing the turbulent emotions within them, and thought to herself:

One day, I will treat Xu Yi the same way in front of this crazy woman...

Xu Yi was exhausted and had no choice but to compromise.

"Fine! I'll talk to you as long as you turn me back."

Is this how you play the game? Su Qingluan, you're finished tonight...

Su Qingluan chuckled softly, her smile deepening in her eyes.

She gently placed Xu Yi on the bed, her fair fingers curled up, the tips glowing with a faint spiritual light, and gently touched Xu Yi.

A soft halo enveloped Xu Yi's body, his bones crackled slightly, and his figure slowly lengthened.

In a short while, he regained his original upright posture.

He has finally returned to adulthood.

Su Qingluan moved gracefully, walked directly to him, crossed her legs, and elegantly sat on his lap.

"You have disappointed me greatly."

Su Qingluan raised her hand, her fingertips tracing his cheek, her tone tinged with coldness.

"I've been in seclusion for so long, thinking of you constantly, but upon my return I'm met with such indifference."

Xu Yi didn't panic, but blinked.

"Then I'll shrink you down and raise you like a baby for five days. Would you be willing?"

He stared intently at her, his tone laced with provocation.

"If you're willing, I'll learn this spell right now and shrink you."

"If you stay in my arms obediently for five days, I will apologize to you immediately and let you do whatever you want with me."

Upon hearing this, Su Qingluan fell silent.

She raised an eyebrow, a hint of hesitation flashing in her phoenix eyes.

She has always been assertive and likes to be in control of everything, at most occasionally enjoying the novelty of being controlled by Xu Yi.

But to turn her into a helpless infant and have her cared for like a child for five days would be worse than killing her.

Seeing this, Xu Yi secretly felt smug.

He easily put one arm around Su Qingluan's slender waist and placed her on the couch next to him.

"You see, when faced with a difficult question, you don't say anything either."