“It seems that someone didn’t get much sleep last night…”

“Of course, whose fault do you think was it?”

That morning, the bleary-eyed Heifeng Jiansui’s amazing day began with being mocked by Ganwu Aina, no, the Soulthrall Princess.

“Are you implying something with those words?” Aina batted her eyelids teasingly as she said this, giving off the impression of a young beauty.

Of course, disregarding her actual age, Aina’s current figure had the charm of a mature woman, seemingly above the age of 30. Disconcert between the two impressions removed all the seductive effect.

“You know, most cultivators take the titles of ‘Empress’ or ‘Sovereign’. You however go as the ‘Soulthrall Princess’. Is someone here insecure about their age?” He couldn’t help but mock her but only after saying this did he realize that he might have been too vicious.

Fortunately or unfortunately, Heifeng Jiansui’s taunt wasn’t enough to ruffle Aina. She even nodded in response.

“I suppose this appearance doesn’t go with my age. How about this?” Immediately, smoke seemed to emit from Aina’s figure as the magic of body transformation was cast. When it cleared away, there was a distinct change in her figure.

Her body was now lithe and slender like a willow with even her proud bust and hips having lessened in size. The current her gave the impression of resplendent youth, seeming like a fairy fallen from the heavens. This princess, her beauty was capable of enthralling souls!

At her transformation, Heifeng Jiansui nodded. “Well, it seems similar enough to your previous figure, so it won’t be hard to call it a transformation due to a breakthrough or something.”

“Huh, it seems this body isn’t to your liking.” As for her disappointed voice, Heifeng Jiansui simply ignored it.

“Having reincarnated in this era, what are your plans? Since you specialize in controlling souls, do you plan to control a sect or clan to gather resources?” At Heifeng Jiansui’s question, she shook her head.

“500 years is a short time. Even if I control a sect, I don’t need too many resources in the first place. The Ten Thousand Sword Paradise… I think I’ll just act the part of a genius and become a successor disciple or so. Oh, by the way, is this sect related to you or something?” Heifeng Jiansui was a bit surprised by her answer as he shook his head in reply.

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“That sect rose up in these million years. Not bad, if I say so. I am a disciple as well, though basically in-name-only. I complete missions, the sect sends resources. I am planning to join the Nineyuan Heavenly Gate, so I’ll probably be demoted to an honorary disciple.” At Heifeng Jiansui’s words, Aina nodded.

“Being the head of a chicken is better than being the tail of a phoenix. I think I’ll honestly cultivate and take it over. Enthralling everyone is a bit boring and I have time to play around.” Aina’s voice seemed to somewhat bored as she said this.

Heifeng Jiansui didn’t believe her in the slightest. She would probably get bored of this charade and brainwash everyone anyway. Even so, he nodded in response.

“By the way, the system of bloodlines and battle spirits this era is interesting, isn’t it? While my battle spirit is amazing, my bloodline is trash. It is a sword body bloodline, though I’d prefer it if there was nothing at all.” Knowing that Heifeng Jiansui was the creator of her bloodline, she immediately blamed him.

“Don’t blame me, that bloodline was distilled from one of the guardian beasts of my legacy. If you want to deconstruct it, I can give you a way.” Heifeng Jiansui was creator of those guardian beasts. As such, he was capable of refining its bloodline.

At Heifeng Jiansui’s answer, Aina was excited. “Hehe, maybe it wasn’t a bad idea following you. Only one day has passed and I am receiving benefits already!”

Heifeng Jiansui had already filled up a jade slip with information. With a flick, it arrived on Aina’s fingers. “This isn’t much. Instead of a secret technique, it would be better to call this a self-sealing art. The bloodline’s essence will deconstruct into the Five Elements and Four Creations, so if you are training a technique that requires them, it might be useful.”

“Thanks. I think I’ll refine a bloodline by gathering some blood essence. That phoenix bloodline of yours, is it any good?” At Aina’s question, Heifeng Jiansui thought for a few minutes.

“It is pretty good, I suppose. Black Phoenix has the characteristics of high-speed regeneration, control of fire and darkness and the nirvanic rebirth of a phoenix. I don’t know if you know this, but the Patriarch of this bloodline was a Chaos Sovereign, so there are some hints of his inheritance as well.” Since it was impossible that Aina didn’t know this, his response was a bit detailed.

Aina seemed surprised at Heifeng Jiansui’s answer so her reply was a bit late. “It sounds good, but I think I’ll pass. Know anything comparable?”

“Well, there is the White Phoenix bloodline which must be similar. Also, there is the Clear Jade Daoist’s bloodline as well. From the records I have been through, he cultivated flying sword arts which require a good foundation in both spirit and soul so it would be suited to you… If you can find it.” Heifeng Jiansui’s statement brought an end to their conversation.

“I think I’ll try to get that person’s legacy, though it is too far off for now. I think I’ll be content with a ordinary soul based bloodline for now.What do you think about…-” Just then, Aina was interrupted by Jiansui.

“I am going for breakfast now. Accompany me?” At Heifeng Jiansui’s question, she shook her head.

“I’ll get changed. Transmit me the location of the dining room.” In reply, he rent her the coordinates before waving goodbye and leaving.

Having left, Aina was alone in Heifeng Jiansui’s bedroom. “How cute… Since he is being so tactful, I guess I’ll follow him for now.”

After he took her as a retainer, he hadn’t made any extravagant demands, not even asking for her Chaos Sovereign legacy. The questions he had asked were simple enough. Thinking that she liked this attitude, she revealed that she possessed a ‘Universal Constance’ Soul Dao and her true cultivation base of Supreme Chaos Sovereign.

The fact that the laws of the Heavenly Dao weren’t capable of binding her made him have a tactful attitude. He didn’t dismiss her and his attention was focused on guarding against possible schemes.

“Even though I am at my weakest, if you crossed my bottom-line, I would certainly face the threat of the World Spirit and the Heavenly Dao to finish you off. But since you are careful, I don’t mind following you for awhile.” Since he seemed tolerable, Aina decided that following him as a retainer would be a good way of amusing herself.

In the dining room, Heifeng Jiansui greeted his family before sitting down to eat alongside them. He didn’t know that he had already escaped a calamity due to his tact.