Wei Wuyin and Bai Lin arrived at the entrance of the Original Dawn Palace, a majestic semi-circular door forged by a type of cedar wood. On each door wing were carved symmetrical patterns that depicted nine dragons, and should one look from further away, one would notice that the nine dragons on each sides combined to become a single dragon that was exceptionally beautiful to behold.
The dragons on the right depicted the four basic elements—Earth, Fire, Wind, and Water, each flourishing as they shone with colored jewels as eyes. Accompanying these dragons were four dragons depicting vivid emotional expressions, they included: Joy—grinning with both mouth and eyes, Anger—frowning and roaring, Sentiments—eyes as gentle and warm as a mother's, and Affection—eyes as hot as a lover's gaze. The last dragon resembled a saber, exuding a sharp lingering radiance from each scale.
The opposing side had the five advanced elements—Metal, Lightning, Wood, Magma, and Ice, including three dragons showing different emotions from the others: Grief—the pain of suffering reflected in its jewel, Worry—the light of concern flitted through its frown, and lastly, Fear—its scales trembled lightly, its eyes shut, and its tail was pulled in. The last dragon was misty and indistinct, yet it was impossible to miss.
As a whole, they formed a single dragon that was an intermixture of various colors and states. Wei Wuyin looked at the doors that he designed, touching them as he recalled a distinct memory of the other him. For the briefest moment, like a flash of lightning accompanied by a fearsome thunderous burst, the door's vibrant wood went dull and grey, lifeless, while the dragons were cracked and shattered.
After blinking, the door returned to normal.
His silver eyes flooded with intense emotion; Bai Lin released a soft cry in response, innately sensing the distressed state of his mind. She used her head to caress the right side of his cheek.
Wei Wuyin slowly turned to see the caring eyes of Bai Lin, reminding him of who he was, and that this was his life. The other life wasn't his, and it surely wasn't his future.
A genuine smile tugged at his lips, and he replied to Bai Lin's touch by gently rubbing her beak. "I know, I know. Thanks."
Kree.
Bai Lin excitedly smiled, slightly unfurling her wings at the rise in Wei Wuyin's emotional state. She prided herself on being an emotional pillar capable of uplifting Wei Wuyin's mood, and she didn't try to hide it in the slightest.
"Haha," Wei Wuyin couldn't hold back his chuckle, nor did he try. He stepped forward as the door's formation activated, automatically opening, and as it did, it was accompanied by a joyful voice with a sensual flavor.
"Welcome back, Master!"
Awaiting his return was a woman, her outfit was that of a maid, but it was form-fitting, black and white, accentuating her curves, especially her chest area that was originally modest yet given a boost. She wore a short black skirt that barely covered anything, even her thighs were exposed, hugged tightly by black stockings that enhanced its suppleness, and smooth as jade skin.
She was unquestionably a beauty. Her irises were golden and exuded an enchanting that contained the glory of nature, yet her most breathtaking feature was her long hair which was pale white with vibrant gold highlights. She bowed slightly, revealing a flesh-blessed valley that could cause most men to salivate uncontrollably.
Wei Wuyin faintly smiled, "You're awake, huh? I thought you would be resting still." His tone contained a slight teasing, his eyes twinkling with an amused light.
The woman blushed, her cheeks gaining a pinkish hue that added a trace of allure. "Master, as your maid, I must greet you upon every return." She said softly, yet there was a little bit of grievance in her voice.
"Oh? That wasn't the tune you sang your first few months here. If I recall, you refused to even cook, clean, or tender the garden, let alone greet me at the door. If I was greeted by you, it'll only be in the bedroom, right? Haha," Wei Wuyin laughed as he walked by her, Bai Lin followed him as she glanced at the maid.
The woman pouted slightly, "I didn't think you were serious."
Kree.
Bai Lin sent out a soft breath her way. The woman jumped slightly from feeling the faint heat, hurriedly adding: "Master." Only then did Bai Lin proudly nod, since she was a maid, she should at least act like it.
Wei Wuyin gestured toward the woman, beckoning her to follow him. "Mei Yang, where're the others?"
This woman was none other than Mei Yang! The Helios Witch of the Elven Forest!
Decades ago, Wei Wuyin had once told himself that, should he reach a status that could influence the rules of the Myriad Monarch Sect, he would return for her. This was only prompted by their last meeting, whereby she cried at the top of her lungs as he was about to leave the Myriad Yore Continent to remember her.
And remember her he did.
Six years ago, he sent a request to Ma Zheng to find her, and silently bring her away. Shockingly, she was found not in New Everlore, but on a nearby planet and had hidden away in a forest. According to Ma Zheng's report, her living situation was far from good. Not only was she half-crippled, but she also had signs of injuries everywhere. Looking into it, she had gotten overly greedy and schemed against a few cultivators of the Eternal Monarch Sect and was exiled to a nearby planet as a result of the rules there.
She was fortunate to be alive.
When Ma Zheng's envoys found her, she attacked them but was easily subdued. She was brought to Wei Wuyin through a Void Gate, and when she saw Wei Wuyin, she cried for two full days in his embrace, only stopping when she went to sleep. The life of a cultivator, especially one as ambitious as she was, was difficult to live.
Mei Yang's slender legs followed a step behind, "They…they are still resting, Master."
"Mm," Wei Wuyin slightly nodded.
While they walked, Mei Yang's golden eyes stared at Wei Wuyin's tall, wide back. All those years ago, when she was at her lowest, this man here saved her. She was nothing more than a sexual encounter then, nothing special at all, and easily forgettable to most. However, he still remembered her after two and a half decades had passed, sending Ascended beings to track her down.
Moreover, it was when his reputation, status, and power reached a peak. She was but a tiny mark in his amazing life, and in terms of women of high caliber, was there any lacking in his life? With his heaven-shaking looks, his wealth, his talent, the power he wielded, and the status he possessed, what woman could he not get in this world?
Who would refuse?
But he still sent for her.
For her of all people.
"Uh!" Suddenly, a figure stumbled down the hall, fixing her skirt as she rushed forward. Her golden hair was a slight mess, and as the skirt lifted recklessly from her movements, the faint marks of a series of overlapping handprints were present.
"There you are," Wei Wuyin said, smiling as the woman lifted her head. There was shock in her eyes as she saw Mei Yang walking respectfully behind Wei Wuyin, and the faint traces of an evil smile on the Helios Witch's face caused the woman's eyes to flare with a flash of anger.
"M-Master, I-" She was about to explain herself, but then Wei Wuyin stopped her with a wave. "Xianxian, you could've continued resting, I wouldn't have minded."
The golden-haired woman that looked no older than eighteen or nineteen years of age, possessing a nation-toppling beauty, was none other than Lin Xianxian! The Sect Master of the True Element Sect! And Lin Xianxei's mother!!
Lin Xianxian couldn't resist the impulse and fiercely blushed after Wei Wuyin spoke, recalling the day before. She bit her lower lips slightly, her body heating up just recalling those memories, and she lowered her head.
That day, at the True Element Sect, Lin Xianxian had agreed to be Wei Wuyin's maid, and he promptly collected on her promise six years ago as well, shortly after he fully consolidated his cultivation base. Since he had the Original Dawn Palace, he decided to bring alongside some helpers to maintain it. Shockingly, however, shortly after she arrived, she used a cleansing bath to expel her Mystic Aura and sealed her cultivation base, and seduced Wei Wuyin shamelessly.
Wei Wuyin wasn't one to reject the advances of a beautiful woman, especially one that he desired, so he humbly partook in all she offered, and it was an amazing experience worth trying again.
And he did.
Again and again and again.
For the last six years, these two maids of his have served more than simply his palace.
Kree!
Bai Lin realized where this was going, so she walked through a different hall, stepping her way through to her quarters. She didn't want to involve herself in what was next.
Wei Wuyin looked at Bai Lin, fully aware of her thoughts, and he didn't try to get her to stay. Instead, he gestured towards Lin Xianxian to follow too as they traversed the halls. Behind him, two beauties walked, having a quiet battle of gazes.
It wasn't long before they came upon a large door that was silver without any fancy decorations. The two women's eyes blushed as they were brought back here. The two maids moved, one took the left and the other the right, and they opened the door while their faces heated.
When the door opened, a sweet fragrance was expelled that enticed the nostrils. Wei Wuyin grinned, and then he strode in as if he owned the place. Well, he did own the place.
When he entered, there was a bed that was like two king-sized beds combined, and on the satin sheets were the soft, exhausted bodies of several cultivators. They were as varied as the races of the Grand Cyclic Stellar Region, including a demon, an elf, and a beastwoman—five in total.
The giantess of a demon was the first to stir, her lashes fluttering as she opened her eyes.
"Hm?" A sleepy voice that resembled a faint moan resounded. "Come back to bed," the yearning voice called out to Wei Wuyin, causing the sleeping figures to stir slightly, each waking up one by one. When they saw Wei Wuyin, their eyes churned with all sorts of hot emotions. They all knew as soon as they woke up what was about to resume.
"I guess you all haven't had enough," Wei Wuyin smilingly commented as he began to disrobe. "Well, neither have I. And I have three days to waste. Haha."