Chapter 11: Victory’s Unveiling and a Curious Revelation

“Victory! Victory! Victory! Meow meow meow! Meow meow meow! Meow meow meow!”

As the smoke cleared from the arena, revealing Yao Yueli still standing tall.

Mao Yuxia bounced with unbridled excitement!

“Ahoge! Ahoge! Ahoge! Sister Yueli won! Sister Yueli truly won!”

Mao Yuxia slung an arm over Ahoge Dragon’s shoulder, eager for her to witness Yao Yueli’s triumphant stance.

“So… so tired! Please, put me down…”

Ahoge Dragon, for her part, could only describe the day as an explosive thrill!

Yet, she was utterly exhausted.

‘Hadn’t this cat-girl been so reserved when she’d asked her to cheer for Yao Yueli before?’

‘How had she transformed into such an ultimate fangirl?’

Nevertheless, observing Yao Yueli on the stage, enveloped by residual lightning.

Her figure was ramrod straight, her purple hair quivering, and her clothes fluttering in the aftermath.

‘So cool! So beautiful!’

“I lost…”

Gudou Toutian rolled onto his back from the ground, his gaze unfocused as he stared at the sky.

“You’ve changed, Toutian!”

Yao Yueli gazed down coldly at Gudou Toutian, who appeared as broken as a discarded man.

“Changed? Indeed, what have I become since returning from that battle?”

“That battle… you were there too. Tell me, what truly happened?”

Yao Yueli’s body stiffened slightly; Gudou Toutian had also been present during the battle a year ago, when the Demonic Charm tribe was abandoned.

“Why was the plan suddenly altered? Why was there no support?”

Gudou Toutian suddenly burst into maniacal laughter from the ground!

His eyes, filled with pity, fixed upon Yao Yueli.

“It would be better if you never knew.”

“Why! What about your unwavering devotion to the Way of the Sword! Didn’t you claim nothing in this world could restrain you? What is there you dare not speak, what is there you dare not do!”

Yao Yueli, desperate for the truth of that time, seized Gudou Toutian by his collar, pressing him for answers.

“A single person, capable of holding back a thousand armies… a young girl, whose cultivation was even lower than mine, shattered all my sword techniques with a single move.”

“Yao Yueli, surely you understand what this signifies… They desire your Blazing Thunder Dragon Sword… You’ve stirred up immense trouble…”

Gudou Toutian finished his words in disjointed fragments.

Yao Yueli felt as though she had been struck by a bolt from the clear sky!

‘Beyond the Moonlit Royal Clan, there were even more formidable enemies lurking in the shadows…’

****

“What are you doing! As soon as we’re back, you’re so… so animalistic…”

After the competition concluded, although many individuals extended invitations for Yao Yueli to visit their residences for tea.

Yao Yueli understood that most of their intentions were aimed squarely at her Blazing Thunder Dragon Sword.

Disregarding them, she returned to the inn with Ahoge Dragon in tow.

There, she promptly pounced on Ahoge Dragon.

“Ugh… I’m so tired, can’t you be a little less… vigorous…”

For however long Yao Yueli had battled on the arena stage, Ahoge Dragon had been tormented for just as long.

She was already on the verge of fainting from exhaustion.

‘She hadn’t even properly rested, and here it was again…’

However… Ahoge Dragon found herself unable to refuse.

‘She was simply too weak.’

“Ptui, ptui, ptui! Why is there so much fur!”

Knowing that more formidable enemies lay ahead, Yao Yueli was eager to rapidly enhance her strength.

To boost her power, she needed to absorb Ahoge Dragon’s [Sacred Water], [Sweat], and other such essences.

Yet, one mouthful, and her mouth was full of fur?

“What did you put in there!”

Ahoge Dragon was Yao Yueli’s possession, and this situation gave her a distinct feeling of being cuckolded.

Consequently, Yao Yueli was utterly furious and demanded an explanation!

“Wuwu… And you dare to speak! It’s all your fault…”

“How so?”

“When you release your magical power, the magic patterns on my belly get so hot, and it feels incredibly itchy inside… What do you expect me to do…”

“It’s just getting hot, isn’t it? Mine gets hot too, it’s not a big deal, is it? I think you just want to flirt with Xiaxia!”

The color of the cat fur reminded Yao Yueli of Mao Yuxia’s tail.

Recalling the moment she had taken Ahoge Dragon from Mao Yuxia, she had indeed noticed Mao Yuxia’s tail was damp.

‘So that’s what it was!’

“Nonsense! It’s incredibly hot! If I don’t scratch it, I’ll die! Especially when you unleash your ultimate move, the temperature instantly multiplies! I felt like I was being cooked alive back then!”

Ahoge Dragon shrieked! What she said was true, a genuine experience she had endured.

“Is that so? Could it be due to her dragon nature?”

Such occurrences were indeed common among the Demonic Charm tribe, but they only involved a slight warming, never causing significant physiological reactions.

However, when it came to dragons, there was truly no prior experience.

“Thunder God Armor!”

Suddenly, Yao Yueli was enveloped by lightning, which coalesced into armor, shielding her vital areas.

Meanwhile, Ahoge Dragon, who had been resisting below, abruptly transformed into a weak, submissive figure, moaning softly.

“Ah… so hot… so scorching…”

“It’s true!”

For any matter, a simple experiment would suffice to distinguish truth from falsehood.

Yao Yueli channeled her magical power and touched the glowing magic patterns on Ahoge Dragon’s belly.

‘It was truly scorching to the touch.’

‘She had indeed wronged Ahoge Dragon just now.’

She quickly dispelled the armor from her body.

Nevertheless, the residual heat on Ahoge Dragon’s body lingered.

Feeling immense discomfort, she clutched Yao Yueli’s arm, her face etched with entreaty.

“You… it’s all your fault… you must… take responsibility… quickly… *ahem*… me…”

“Ugh… there’s cat fur… let’s wash up first…”

“No, now!”

“Don’t climb on… I know… I know…”

****

Within the colossal palace, various opulent items adorned the surroundings.

Crown Prince Yue Guangyao knelt before the grand hall.

The opposite side was obscured by layer upon layer of curtains, rendering the situation beyond them invisible.

“Palace Master! I will certainly reclaim the Blazing Thunder Dragon Sword for you!”

From behind the curtains, a clear, cold female voice echoed: “Someone from the Demonic Charm tribe has returned?”

“It is Yao Yueli, who has now become a Four-Star Demon Artifact User, having just defeated Gudou Toutian, who had consumed a Berserk Pill, using a dragon demon artifact!”

From the other side of the curtains, the clear, cold voice spoke again: “Your younger brother lost, Ritien.”

‘It seemed the words were not directed at Yue Guangyao, who was outside.’

“Eh? It’s not surprising that stubborn fellow lost.”

Another voice chimed in, sounding feminine yet subtly odd.

The clear, cold female voice resonated once more: “I am unable to leave at the moment, Ritien, so I entrust this matter to you.”

“Since you say so, Xiaorou, I’ll… I’ll retrieve the Blazing Thunder Dragon Sword for Xiaorou and present it as a gift.”

“Do not make me wait too long.”

“It’ll be simply simple!”

Then the curtains parted, revealing a ‘girl’ with green twin-tails, clad in a cute maiden’s dress, stepping forth.

This was Gudou Ritien, Gudou Toutian’s elder brother.

He was a crossdresser.

Yue Guangyao felt a surge of disgust at the sight, but knowing the Palace Master favored crossdressers, he dared not voice his displeasure.

He swiftly approached Gudou Ritien.

“Brother Ritien, I must trouble you this time!”

“Trouble? What trouble, Crown Prince Brother~? Serving the Palace Master is our duty!”

“Let’s go! Let’s go! Let me see just how powerful this Yao Yueli, who managed to defeat my younger brother, has truly become!”

Had one not known Gudou Ritien was a male, his sweet voice and gentle demeanor would surely have charmed many!

Yet…

‘Yue Guangyao was utterly sickened in his heart!’

Nevertheless, he forced a fawning smile upon his face for Gudou Ritien.

“Yes, yes, yes! Serving the Palace Master is our greatest responsibility!”

“Hehehe! Crown Prince Brother, don’t you think I look adorable today… and isn’t my smile just kawaii?”

“Uh… extremely adorable, truly kawaii!”

“Hahaha… I knew it, I’m the cutest…”

Yue Guangyao: ‘…’