I, the lazy prince, am the darling of the ladies of destiny.

At this moment, Lü Xuan and Zhu Yue were strolling in the garden of the Fire Kingdom's palace.

"Your father... seems quite pleased," Lü Xuan said casually.

Zhu Yue was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice, "The look in his eyes when he got the medicine... made me a little uneasy."

That greed and fanaticism seemed to surpass the joy of escaping from a desperate situation.

In the original novel, Zhu Yue's relationship with this apparent father was not very good.

They even had a strong desire to restore the Tian Ce General's exercise, the Zhuque Gate's succession system!

Lu Xuan stopped and looked at the majestic palace complex in the distance, a cold smile playing on his lips.

"Don't worry," he said calmly, "his happiness won't last long."

"Kunpeng eats dragons... This medicine was the path he 'personally' chose."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yue's delicate body trembled slightly, as if she understood something. She looked at Lü Xuan's profile with increasingly complicated eyes.

She remembered what Lü Xuan had said to her in the carriage: "Within a year, I will make sure you sit firmly on the throne of the Fire Kingdom."

Suddenly her cheeks flushed red.

She couldn't believe that she, who had always been so virtuous, would one day eat such filth.

She was violated more than sixty times in a single day.

If it weren't for the top-grade healing medicine given to her by Lü Xuan, she probably wouldn't be able to stand up right now because her legs are too weak!

But none of that seems to matter anymore!

At the same time, she also learned many lessons.

For example: things that seem edible are actually inedible; things that seem inedible are actually edible!

My knees can touch my collarbone!

The weapon that stabs you may not be a knife!

It looks painful, but it doesn't actually hurt.

It turns out that knee injuries don't always come from falls...

"How can I, the future Empress of the Fire Kingdom, be repeatedly humiliated by a man! Yet, this feeling... is truly strange!"

"And his fighting ability is really strong!"

Just as Zhu Yue was letting her thoughts wander, she felt her slightly cool hand being held by a warm and strong hand. Zhu Yue was slightly startled and looked up at Lü Xuan beside her.

Zhu Yue's red lips moved slightly, and Lü Xuan chuckled and tightened his grip on her hand, which was trying to pull away slightly.

"You may be afraid, but I, the young master, am not."

His voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached Zhu Yue's heart: "I want everyone to know who you, Zhu Yue, are standing on now."

"Who made you, this proud phoenix, willingly lower your head?"

After saying that, he took Zhu Yue's hand and walked away.

"Let's go to the Four Symbols Academy." Lu Xuan said lazily, "I'm also very eager to see what this place, known as the 'Number One Academy in the World,' is all about."

He silently added in his mind: Since we can't avoid it, let's take the initiative and stir things up even more.

"Yes."

Zhu Yue responded softly, letting Lü Xuan hold her hand.

The next moment, their figures blurred slightly, ripples spread through the space, and they disappeared from the garden, leaving only faint spatial fluctuations.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Fire Kingdom Capital, Imperial Preceptor's Residence

In the quiet room, the fragrance of sandalwood wafts through the air.

A woman dressed in a Tai Chi robe and wearing a lotus crown sat cross-legged on a futon.

Her face was stunningly beautiful, possessing both the innocence of a young girl and the allure of a mature woman. Her skin was as white as jade, yet her temperament was ethereal and otherworldly, as if she were a fairy untouched by the dust of the world.

A touch of vibrant cinnabar between her brows added a touch of alluring charm to her.

The woman was the national teacher of the Fire Kingdom, and also the current sect leader of the "Holy Path Sect" of the Central Plains Taoist lineage.

Luo Yuchan, at the Great Perfection of the Divine Transformation Realm.

At this moment, she slowly opened her eyes, and those eyes, which should have been as clear as autumn water, were unusually filled with a trace of confusion and... an uncontrollable anger.

Just as she was meditating, fragments of memories, both unfamiliar and incredibly real, suddenly flooded into her mind.

In her memory, in order to alleviate the suffering of "burning body with karmic fire" caused by the backlash of her own cultivation technique, she actually gave herself to a boy who was decades younger than her.

She even later shared a husband with the Empress of the Fire Kingdom, the Eldest Princess, the Empress Dowager, and others!

In the end, she inexplicably developed an unwavering love for that boy!

"Absurd! Utterly absurd!"

Luo Yuchan's usually calm and composed state of mind was in turmoil.

The "Scripture of Crossing Tribulations in the Mortal World" that she cultivates is indeed a heaven-defying technique that leads directly to the Dao Ancestor realm.

However, when advancing from the Nascent Soul stage to the Foundation stage, and from the Foundation stage to the Ancestor stage, one will encounter the "Tribulation of Karmic Fire in the Mortal World".

One must cultivate with a man who possesses great fortune to harmonize yin and yang, in order to safely overcome the tribulation. Otherwise, one will be consumed by karmic fire, gradually lose one's mind, and become a slave to desire.

However, even if dual cultivation was required to overcome tribulation, given Luo Yuchan's pride and vision, how could she possibly choose a callow youth?

He even shared a husband with other women? And... even developed feelings for them?

The memory came strangely, yet it felt so real that it chilled her to the bone.

Just as she was feeling unsettled—

[Ding! A host meeting the requirements has been detected... System binding in progress... 10%... 50%... 100%... Binding complete.]

[Host: Luo Yuchan. Identity confirmed: Current Sect Master of the Holy Path Sect, National Preceptor of the Fire Kingdom.]

The system will issue tasks; completing the tasks will earn corresponding rewards, and there is no penalty for failure.

[Initial Mission Issued: Please locate and contact the target 'Lü Xuan' and attempt to teach him 'Meditation Order'.]

[Task Reward: Initial relief from the host's 'Burning Karmic Fire' suffering, and one drop of 'Cleansing Jade Dew' (temporarily suppresses the karmic fire for three months).]

[Hint: The target, 'Lü Xuan,' is currently at the Four Symbols Academy.]

A cold, mechanical, and emotionless voice suddenly rang out in the deepest part of her mind, crystal clear.

For the first time, Luo Yuchan's stunningly beautiful face revealed an expression of undisguised shock!

A system? What is this thing? It can speak directly into her mind?

It can also accurately pinpoint her identity, her predicament, and even know who "Lu Xuan" is and where he is at this moment.

"Meditation Order"

It is the most treasured artifact of the Holy Path Sect, and is hailed as a legacy of one of the highest orders!

For thousands of years, no one has been able to truly enter the path and master it; it is a core secret that the sect never reveals to outsiders!

This system actually allowed her to teach it to an outsider?

Luo Yuchan's mind raced.

Is this sudden "system" related to that strange "memory"?

She had heard of Lü Xuan before; he was the heir of the Lü family in the Northern Region, and he was currently enjoying great popularity. It was said that he had caused quite a stir at the Lü family's birthday banquet.

However... the rewards given by the system were something she couldn't ignore.

"Initial relief from the burning pain of karma", "purifying dew"... these are exactly what she urgently needs right now!

The backlash from the "Scripture of Crossing the Calamities in the Mortal World" has already begun to show signs. The karmic fire within the body is restless from time to time. If it is not relieved, the consequences will be unimaginable.

"Guided by Heaven?" Luo Yuchan frowned, torn between her inner turmoil and the divine.

Teaching the "Order of Meditation" is a matter of great importance, concerning the very foundation of the sect. But the danger of being consumed by karmic fire is imminent…

After a long silence, she sighed softly, a resolute glint flashing in her clear, cold eyes.

"Alright, let's go see Lü Xuan first and then make a plan."

She slowly rose, her Tai Chi robe fluttering even without wind. "The Four Symbols Academy... Perfect, it's been a long time since I've been there."

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Four Symbols Academy, Martial Arts Ground

The Four Symbols Academy covers a vast area, with ancient and grand architecture, and is permeated with a strong academic and spiritual atmosphere.

The academy does not distinguish between inner and outer sects, but is divided into three major branches according to cultivation level: "Qi Refining Academy", "Foundation Building Academy" and "Golden Core Academy".

Disciples from all academies are free to come and go, exchange ideas and discuss the Dao. The competition for resources depends entirely on strength, and background and origin are minimized here.

The training ground, located in the central area of ​​the academy, covers a vast area and is paved with special stone, making it extremely sturdy and capable of withstanding full-force attacks from those below the Nascent Soul realm.

At this moment, a large number of disciples are gathered in the training ground of the Foundation Building Academy.

In the arena, two disciples at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage were engaged in fierce combat, their spells flashing and the sounds of metal clashing echoing incessantly.

The onlookers cheered and shouted encouragement, creating a lively atmosphere.

"Well done! Senior Brother Wang's 'Flowing Cloud Sword Technique' is becoming increasingly refined!"

"Junior Brother Li's 'Thick Earth Shield' defense is also completely impenetrable!"

"I heard that in this monthly competition, the top ten finishers in the Foundation Establishment Academy will receive a 'Breakthrough Pill,' which can help them break through the bottleneck of a minor realm!"

"That's not all! I heard the rewards from the Golden Core Academy are even more generous, including a top-grade royal weapon!"

On the outskirts of the crowd, Lü Xuan, holding Zhu Yue's hand, quietly appeared.