Lu Yin was already very satisfied, as he needed to absorb a huge amount of star energy for each cycle, far surpassing that of others. Being able to reach sixteen cycles in one go was quite impressive.
He didn't explain much to Long Xi.
From that night onwards, their relationship would change from that of strangers to that of husband and wife.
A few days passed peacefully. Ever since he had become a Hunter with sixteen cycles, Lu Yin had been constantly replenishing the star energy in his body. He had borrowed the power of the Ancestral Python to advance, so he needed to replenish the empty star energy.
Long Xi was very generous and gave him 200,000 star essence. It wasn't much, at least not in the eyes of a princess of the White Dragon Clan. She had only given him so little because, in her words, it was enough for Lu Yin. A normal person would need at most 30,000 star essence for their sixteenth cycle, and she had given him 200,000, which would be enough for him to cultivate until he became an Enlighter.
"From now on, I'll give you some resources every month. As the son-in-law of the White Dragon Clan's main bloodline, you can't be too poor." Long Xi's words echoed in Lu Yin's ears as he looked at a brand new cosmic ring. This one had also been given to him by Long Xi. She had used a dismissive tone to ask Lu Yin to change to this one that she thought was bigger. She didn't even care about Lu Yin's previous one.
He didn't know where this brat had gotten her confidence from, but this one didn't even have a tenth of the space in Lu Yin's current one. As for star essence, how much would he have left?
200,000 star essence wasn't even enough for him to complete a cycle as a Cruiser. Now that he had reached his sixteenth cycle as a Hunter, he needed 5.3 million star essence.
If word got out, that brat would be scared silly. Even the so-called elite White Dragon Clan couldn't possibly need that much for their sixteenth cycle!
Lu Yin looked up at the sky and saw mountains the size of planets. Waterfalls cascaded down like the Milky Way, and giant creatures wandered about from time to time. However, once they got close, they would be scared away by the Envoys.
Every mountain here was inhabited by at least a few billion people. Some of the mountains had even developed their own unique civilizations, and these people wanted to leave their world and head to a higher world. They had no idea that the moment they left their mountain peaks, they would be enslaved by the White Dragon Clan.
The saddest thing in a person's life was to work hard to the end, only to realize that it was still the beginning.
Lu Yin didn't see many people over the past few days, and the only person he could talk to was Xiao Qian. Unfortunately, she didn't pay much attention to him.
"Someone's coming. Son-in-law, let's go back," said Xiao Qian. A group of people passed by in the distance.
Lu Yin rolled his eyes. "Why? Can't I meet people?
Can't take it out? "
Xiaoqian pursed her lips. She really wanted to say yes, but he was still her son-in-law. Even if he was a useless son-in-law, he was still her son-in-law. She couldn't be so impudent. "The princess has ordered that the son-in-law is not allowed to see outsiders."
Lu Yin sighed. Forget it, there was no need for him to force himself before he could familiarize himself with this region of space. He then decided to leave with Xiaoqian.
The group of people in the distance noticed him and immediately chased after him.
Lu Yin turned around and saw a young man leading the group, who was staring at him with mockery and killing intent.
Xiaoqian's expression changed. "Young master, let's leave quickly."
Unfortunately, it was too late. The young man in the lead was extremely fast, and his footsteps were light as he used a strange footwork technique to circle around the two of them and block their path. "Look at who this is.
Isn't this the husband of our White Dragon Clan's Princess Long Xi?
Haha! "
Xiaoqian's expression turned ugly. "Young Master Zhang, the son-in-law wants to go back. Please move aside."
The young man glared at her. "Is there a place for a lowly servant like you to interrupt when I'm speaking?"
Xiaoqian frowned. "I wouldn't dare. It's just that the princess has ordered for the son-in-law to go back."
The young man sneered and looked at Lu Yin mockingly. "You want to go back?"
At that moment, a group of people caught up and surrounded Lu Yin and Xiaoqian.
Lu Yin calmly replied, "Yes."
The young man laughed, and the group beside him laughed as well.
Lu Yin frowned. Where had this group of lunatics come from?
"Did you hear that?
Our precious son-in-law wants to go home. "The young man laughed.
The group beside him laughed heartily.
Xiaoqian's face paled. "Young Master Zhang, please move aside."
Lu Yin did not speak, as this group did not pose any threat to him. Even if this Young Master Zhang was a peak Hunter, Lu Yin still did not place him in his eyes. Listening to their conversation was a good way to understand their current situation.
Young Master Zhang ignored Xiaoqian and instead looked at Lu Yin. "You're from the Lianshan branch, right? You must have burned some incense to enter the main branch. But remember, you're just an adopted son-in-law, and a useless one at that. In the future, when you see me, you have to bow before you scram. Do you hear me?"
Lu Yin's eyes narrowed. This brat was asking for a beating.
At that moment, a voice came from afar. "Long Zhang, who are you asking to bow?
Do you want this princess to bow as well? "
The speaker was Long Xi, and she had come from afar.
Long Zhang and the rest heard the voice, and their expressions changed as they looked behind them.
Long Xi leisurely walked over, and her absolute beauty stunned the group. Even Long Zhang was a little infatuated, and the more infatuated he was, the more jealous he felt towards Lu Yin. What right did a piece of trash have to obtain Princess Long Xi? She was a treasure of the Topmost Realm, and her essence blood alone was enough to drive anyone crazy.
Even the Frigid Immortal Sect's Bai Shaozu coveted her, but a piece of trash had obtained her.
"Princess," Xiaoqian bowed.
Long Xi arrived and looked at Lu Yin calmly. She then looked at Long Zhang. "You're getting more and more impudent."
Long Zhang smiled. "Princess, our brothers couldn't stand it. A piece of trash from a branch like this is an insult to you."
"Is that so? I gave you a chance back then," Long Xi said indifferently.
Long Zhang's expression changed, and his heart was filled with regret and jealousy. He dreamed of obtaining Long Xi, but the people behind him wanted her as well, so he didn't dare to speak up.
"What are you doing here?" Long Xi asked.
Long Zhang replied, "Congratulations on your marriage, Princess. I also wanted to learn from the new son-in-law."
Long Xi's tone turned cold. "There's no need for that. Go back."
"Princess," Long Zhang refused to give up.
Long Xi's gaze turned cold, and she suddenly attacked. Five pieces of metal surrounded Long Zhang, shocking him. "White Dragon Divine Mirror?"
Long Xi's hand pierced through the metal and landed on Long Zhang's chest. Long Zhang spat out a mouthful of blood and fell off the mountain peak.
The people around him rushed over to save him.
Long Xi looked down from above. "This is just a lesson. If you dare to provoke the son-in-law again, I'll make you beg for death." She then stared at Lu Yin. "Go back."
Lu Yin trembled. What a fierce woman.
Xiaoqian smiled and gestured for Lu Yin to leave. "This way, Young Master."
Lu Yin pursed his lips and followed Long Xi out of the mountain peak.
At the bottom of the mountain, the metal around Long Zhang disappeared, and he slammed the ground angrily. His eyes were filled with murderous intent, but he didn't dare say anything. Long Xi's status was higher than his, and even if she killed him, she would at most be punished.
He knew her well, and she was someone who would do what she said.
"Let's go, Young Master?
Let's see how long he can live, "Long Zhang muttered. He looked into the distance once more before leading the group away.
Elsewhere, Lu Yin returned to the bamboo house. He liked the environment here; no one would disturb him, and it was very remote.
Long Xi sized him up. "This will happen more often in the future. If you don't want to be bullied, work harder."
Lu Yin nodded and looked at Long Xi curiously. "What was that battle technique of yours?"
Long Xi replied, "White Dragon Mirror. It can even trap opponents who are much stronger than me and render them powerless. It's an inherited battle technique of the White Dragon Clan."
"Does Long Zhang know it?" Lu Yin asked.
Long Xi shook her head. "Not everyone can learn it, and not everyone is qualified to learn it. He doesn't have a main bloodline, so he can only learn the White Dragon Roaming Steps."
Lu Yin was interested. "White Dragon Roaming Steps?
Is it powerful?
Can I learn it?
And the White Dragon Mirror? "
Long Xi looked into the distance. "You can learn it, but it'll be difficult for you. Even Long Zhang took more than ten years to learn it. It'll take you at least ten years to learn it."
"I can learn it even without the White Dragon bloodline." Lu Yin was happy.
Long Xi frowned and glared at Lu Yin. "Remember, don't ever say that. The essence blood I gave you is enough to keep you hidden for a while."
Lu Yin quickly agreed. This woman's temper was too bad.
Long Xi was irritated. She had already arrived when Long Zhang had provoked her, but for some reason, she had not shown herself. In the end, she had seen Lu Yin being submissive and not daring to retort.
Perhaps she had hoped that Lu Yin would resist bravely and not just be stubborn in front of her. This was a man's responsibility. After all, this man was going to be with her for the rest of their lives.
Unfortunately, she was disappointed. This man was afraid of others and only dared to retort in front of her. A man like this would never be useful.
"More people will visit in the near future. Don't go out," Long Xi said.
Lu Yin did not refute. "It's too boring to be alone. Find me some books to read."
Long Xi was annoyed. "You don't know how to cultivate?"
What could Lu Yin say?
Cultivate?
He had never relaxed, but how could he dare to cultivate in a place like this?
He could only recite the Stonewall Scriptures. He did not dare to release his domain or spiritual force at all. Otherwise, he would be strictly investigated.
"Let Xiaoqian take you to the library. Don't go out until I call for you." The more Long Xi looked at Lu Yin, the more annoyed she became. She simply stopped looking at him and left without looking back.
Even though he was just a substitute to deal with the Frigid Immortal Sect, she still hoped that he would be able to live up to her expectations. Unfortunately, he was disappointing her more and more.
…
With Long Xi's orders, Xiaoqian brought Lu Yin to the White Mountain Library.
Human civilization could never be separated from inheritances. If there were inheritances, there would definitely be a library. Regardless of whether it was an ordinary person or a power like the White Dragon Clan, the more books there were, the better.
The White Mountain Library was huge. "There are at least a hundred million books there. It's enough for you to read," Xiaoqian said coldly.
It seemed like she wanted him to read until he died. Lu Yin glanced at her. "Thank you."