Chapter 553: 553. Do something different.
Jing Yi Garden
People often say there's a strange telepathy between husband and wife.
This day, several women ended up staying at home, seemingly by coincidence. Not only the busy Li Pei, but Yu Yanmei and Su Erya also returned triumphant from Goryeo.
At the moment, they were fiddling with a "deep-sea hydrostatic pressure simulator."
Liao Qe grumbled with slight irritation, "Why hasn't Lu Yao come back yet..."
Liao Ya helplessly said, "You don't have to say that every 5 minutes."
Li Pei laughed, "Really, you're almost like a little resentful wife."
For the convenience of entering the machine to cultivate, they were only wearing lingerie. Their fair and fiery figures were fully revealed under the scorching summer sun.
Erya envied their three large bosoms, anxious about why she wasn't growing any bigger.
Ali stretched lazily on the side, then continued basking in the sun, quite exhausted from the trip around Goryeo.
The large tabby cat flipped over, wanting the sun to warm its belly.
But just at this moment, it suddenly twitched its nose several times, froze for a bit, then with hair standing on end, it leapt up with a start!
"Spiritual energy! It's the spiritual energy! The spiritual energy of this world has increased a bit!" Although spiritual energy is invisible, intangible, and formless, Ali was a rare breed, capable of sensing it distinctly.
Especially since the spiritual energy of this world was nearly depleted, the sudden increase of this little bit was too obvious.
"But how is this possible..."
The world was like a patient with a terminal illness that was deteriorating continuously; spiritual energy shouldn't be increasing.
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"When something like this happens, it must mean that something has occurred!"
As Ali was pacing back and forth, restless and anxious, three loud, clear cries sounded in the distance.
It was the call of the Spiritual Sparrowhawks, Lu Yao must be back!
The few beauties' eyes lit up; without bothering to put on clothes, they ran toward that direction.
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The first thing that caught their eyes were indeed the three majestic Spiritual Sparrowhawks.
Ali frowned secretly, "Haven't seen them for 2 months, and they've grown so much, their demonic energy surged by thirty percent! Damn, they could already transform! These lucky bastards really struck it rich with a good master!"
When she went to Goryeo, the Spiritual Sparrowhawks were just over 4 meters long, now they've grown past 5 meters, the speed of their growth was freakishly abnormal.
Soon after, Ali spotted that "Lord Lu" and was contemplating whether to go up and act cute for affection when... her light green cat eyes suddenly bulged in shock!
The person before her was dispersing spiritual energy, replenishing this world!
Ali was stuck in place with a face of catlike astonishment, like a stone sculpture.
At this very moment, Ying Zheng inside Emperor Qin's Mausoleum, Xu Fu inside Izumo Imperial Palace, and a few others, either with the aura of an immortal or a commanding presence, all showed puzzled expressions on their faces.
Even in the ocean, a turtle almost as large as Hainan Island also displayed a human-like expression of confusion.
The massive creature spanning the sky also trembled slightly; its closed eyes seemed on the verge of opening.
Luckily, Lu Yao had just reached the Thunder Tribulation Realm, carrying only a small amount of spiritual energy, which dissipated quickly.
The pool, slightly wrinkled by his disturbance, soon calmed down as well.
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Seeing her man return, Liao Qe excitedly pounced on him, looking him over from left to right, "Have you made a breakthrough?"
Lu Yao held her peachy hips with both hands, a flash of azure lightning flickered in his eyes, and then he just floated up while holding his girl.
"Ah! We're flying! You really made a breakthrough!"
In no time, the two were hovering a hundred meters high, Liao Qe shouted in surprise, and the other girls were equally stunned!
Flying on one's own power was the fantasy of countless people from their childhood, and it was also the most conspicuous sign of the Thunder Tribulation Realm.
And the Thunder Tribulation Realm hadn't appeared for thousands of years!
The women were overjoyed yet filled with infinite relief; their man was indeed extraordinary, always creating miracles.
Li Pei stepped forward and said, "My lord, it is truly a double blessing. My master has also advanced to the Golden Body Realm!"
Lu Yao gently descended with Liao Qe in his arms and chuckled, "That's great, my next goal is also the Golden Body Realm, and she makes a perfect reference~"
Yu Yanmei stood tall and graceful, the spitting image of a Moon Fairy descended from the heavens.
Feeling the mischievous gaze of her little man, she knew he must be thinking of "teaching through fun" and couldn't help but roll her eyes at him.
At that moment, several women suddenly straightened their backs and puffed out their chests, saluting Lu Yao respectfully with clasped fists, and in unison, they exclaimed in delicate voices:
"Congratulations to Lord Lu Tian on surviving the Spirit Refinement Heavenly Tribulation!"
Lu Yao accepted the salute with a solemn expression and then returned the gesture with equal formality, also extending his congratulations to Yu Yanmei:
"Congratulations on reaching the Great Master of Martial Arts Realm."
The other party also returned the gesture after accepting the salute.
This was not a mere formality but a cultural and ritual etiquette shaped by tradition.
Such interactions were customary during major breakthroughs to express the blessings and expectations between loved ones.
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Once the salutations were over, and after chatting for a bit, Li Pei pulled Lu Yao aside to the study to discuss wrapping up the conquest of Goryeo:
"We've already reclaimed the entirety of Goryeo, and now it's time for rewards. According to military achievements, we will distribute cultivation techniques, elixirs, noble titles, official positions, estates, lands, and so on..."
The beauty's red lips lightly parted, eloquently speaking.
After listening, Lu Yao said, "Reward them according to the highest standards, and include those who contributed from the rear as well."
"This concubine understands; everyone who exerted effort in this battle shall be rewarded accordingly." Li Pei flicked her hair, her phoenix eyes curving into a smile as she said:
"My lord once spoke of conquering Izumo; this concubine will certainly make thorough preparations and won't let the soldiers' hearts grow cold."
Lu Yao was reassured by his wife's meticulous work, but... things were not going to be that simple!
Having strong troops, a robust nation, and tribute from the four barbarians... too boring, too rigid. That's what ordinary transmigrants should do.
Having come this far, I should do something different.
Lu Yao looked at his wife with a burning gaze, saying:
"Peipei, I have promised the soldiers a different future. Therefore... I want to do some extraordinary things, to tread a path unprecedented!"
Li Pei's face showed curiosity, "What does my lord plan to do?"
Lu Yao whispered a few words into her ear, vaguely mentioning "Overseas Enfeoffment."
Li Pei was visibly taken aback, quite astonished. But upon reflection... what my lord said seemed feasible!
At that moment, Lu Yao noticed a hint of fatigue on his wife's face.
Li Pei had been working non-stop recently, only sleeping once a week. Even as someone in the Innate Realm, a tinge of weariness was evident.
She didn't need to exhaust herself like this, but with various tasks assigned by Lu Yao, she always took matters into her own hands.
Moreover, she had started to grow her hair long, simply because Lu Yao had casually mentioned that he "liked long hair."
Letting his wife sit on his lap, Lu Yao inhaled her fragrance and said, "You've been working hard lately."
After speaking, he began to move his hand over her fiery body.
The main intention wasn't to take advantage, but rather to use the Heavenly Tribulation Realm's "Lightning-fast Divine Thought" to assist in practicing the 'Art of the Dragon Slayer Manual.'
The incredible combination of Mind Force and True Qi produced a miraculous effect.
Li Pei felt thoroughly revitalized, each cell in her body relaxed, thoroughly enjoying the sensation.
With her seductive eyes, she gazed at her husband, who was still so considerate even after reaching the Thunder Tribulation Realm. What she loved most about him was this very trait.
Lu Yao smiled and asked, "Do you feel better now... I've never asked, but do you really enjoy being the Emperor? If you don't wish to, you don't have to force yourself."
"Who wouldn't like being Emperor, with supreme power at my command? It's really interesting, I like it very much~"
Li Pei, of royal lineage, naturally had a desire for power and aspired for the throne, so of course, she enjoyed being Emperor.
Especially with a supreme powerhouse to support her, reigning as the Emperor couldn't be more delightful.
She stretched lazily and said, "This concubine will go arrange what my lord has just mentioned..."
"No rush, rest for a few days," Lu Yao said, "Just release the news about the conquest of Izumo first, and see how people react."