After maxing out my affinity, my signature weapon kept evolving.

Amidst the puzzled gazes of the crowd, a stunningly beautiful and tall woman walked slowly towards them, her feet seemingly floating in the air.

"Yes, I know I was wrong."

Xie Wenyuan looked at the woman in the air and exclaimed that it was impossible.

He abruptly lowered his head, not wanting the person in the air to recognize him. Seeing this, Zhao Yue also looked up at the goddess-like woman in the sky.

Who is she? What is her relationship with Brother Yuan? Why is Brother Yuan so afraid of her?

The woman in the air exchanged a glance with her, and a look of amazement flashed in both of their eyes before they scrutinized each other.

However, it was clear that the woman in the air was scrutinizing Zhao Yue with the mindset of someone in a superior position, while the latter was scrutinizing this man who terrified her husband, Xie Wenyuan, as Xie's wife.

"Xiao Yuan, lift your head. Don't you want to see me at all?"

Hearing this authoritative voice, Xie Wenyuan was struck dumb. He then slowly raised his head and looked at the woman who was slowly walking down from the sky and standing in front of him.

"Sister Xue, how did you find me?"

The dignified woman suddenly smiled, like the sun piercing through the clouds on a rainy day, becoming kind and approachable.

"I knew you were still alive. As for your whereabouts, you'll have to ask Wang Changqing. But you've changed so much since then; you've lost that arrogant attitude, and you feel like a complete stranger to me."

Zhao Yue and Sun Miaoran came to Xie Wenyuan's side together, each holding one of his arms, as if to assert their dominance.

"Brother Xie, won't you introduce your old acquaintance to us?"

Sun Miaoran, like a newborn calf unafraid of a tiger, showed no fear even when her opponent displayed immense power.

"Well, this is my neighbor before I came to Renqiu City, her name is Wang Yixue. She took good care of me when I was a child."

Wang Changqing, who was not far away, was sweating profusely. Xie Wenyuan could speak of such an important figure as if he were nothing special.

"Hehe, Brother Yuan is living a pretty good life, with women on both sides."

Xie Wenyuan scratched his head, feeling quite embarrassed by being teased like this by someone he knew.

But then Wang Yixue changed the subject and began to criticize Wang Changqing:

"Wang Changqing, these people who sacrificed their lives are all heroes. Give them a proper burial and take good care of their families. Remember, their sacrifice today is because of you. If you hadn't been so reckless, they wouldn't have died with you in vain."

Wang Changqing lowered his head. He had made this mistake ever since the last beast tide, and it was the same again this time. He really should reflect on whether he was truly unsuitable to be the city lord.

After everyone left, an inconspicuous figure arrived at the site of the void monster's explosion. Then, purple light surged in his hand, absorbing all the surrounding void power.

"As expected of the Void God Clan, this energy is truly powerful. Even a few low-level trash can become so strong using it. It's a pity that it's too wasteful to give it to them; it's more suitable for this Holy Son."

He then glanced in the direction the crowd had left, stroked his chin, and muttered to himself:

"This kid is so lively again? Looks like he still has some treasures he hasn't had stolen. Those women aren't ordinary either. If they could join my ranks, I wouldn't have to put up with that wretched woman's attitude anymore."

Then, with a slight movement, he vanished without a trace. Even Wang Yixue, who was at least a Spirit King, didn't notice that there was still someone there.

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Xie Wenyuan and Zhao Yue were taken to the City Lord's Mansion by Wang Changqing. Due to another misjudgment by Wang Changqing, they almost ended up paying the price. Therefore, Wang Changqing decided to give them some compensation and a large reward for conquering the Void.

Ren Qiuyue also woke up at this moment. Although her spiritual power had not fully recovered and her body was still sore, she still got out of bed and stared at Xie Wenyuan without saying a word.

Seeing this wicked woman staring at her lover like that, Sun Miaoran was naturally jealous and moved a stool to sit between the two of them.

"What are you looking at? Brother Xie is already taken."

Ren Qiuyue glanced at Sun Miaoran with amusement, then at Zhao Yue, who was feeding Xie Wenyuan his medicine. She snorted and teased:

"She's already taken? And that person probably isn't you, so why are you worrying about her?"

Sun Miaoran puffed out her cheeks, gave Xie Wenyuan a resentful look, and then grabbed his arm.

"Hmph, now everyone in the city knows I'm going to marry Brother Xie, so I'm practically Brother Xie's mistress!"

Upon hearing this, Xie Wenyuan couldn't help but spit out the medicine in his mouth, and then started coughing.

Master, Lord? What kind of thunderous language system is this?

Zhao Yue silently wiped Xie Wenyuan's cheeks, while her other hand gently patted Xie Wenyuan's back. Sun Miaoran became angrier and angrier as she watched.

Why is Sister Yue being so virtuous? Why not give your younger sister a chance to shine?

"Xie Wenyuan, why weren't you corrupted and eroded by the void like others after you came into contact with it?"

After a bit of playful fighting, Ren Qiuyue finally asked the question she had wanted to ask during the battle.

Xie Wenyuan was a little unsure how to answer. He couldn't very well say that this was a special privilege given to him by the system.

"Everyone has their own secrets, okay? Why are you asking so many questions?"

Fortunately, Sun Miaoran was there to cover for Xie Wenyuan, and the matter was dropped.

However, judging from Ren Qiuyue's appearance, she has clearly not given up on pursuing the truth, but is very likely to find a suitable opportunity to get to the bottom of things.

"Ahem, let's not talk about me. What were you two doing off there? You know how dangerous it was? If it weren't for Marquis Hejian saving the day, you might not be back today."

Zhao Yue simply stared at Xie Wenyuan, her calm eyes filled with questioning, as if to say:

"Where is Brother Na Yuan?"

Sun Miaoran was more direct. She lightly tapped Xie Wenyuan's shoulders with her small hands and asked:

"Isn't it the same for Brother Xie and Grandpa? If you can't come back, how am I supposed to go on living?"

As she spoke, Sun Miaoran shed tears of grievance. Her grandfather and Brother Xie were the most important people to her, and she did not want them to leave because of an accident.

Xie Wenyuan said nothing more, and pulled the two women into his arms to comfort them. In fact, if the two women hadn't arrived, their situation might have been much worse, and they might not have even been able to hold out until the Marquis of Hejian arrived.

Although Ren Qiuyue unleashed extremely powerful attack methods, the subsequent explosions were something they could not stop no matter what.

Ren Qiuyue looked at the three people embracing and hugging, and sighed deeply:

"Actually, it's all my fault. I was too arrogant. I thought the knowledge I gained at the academy and my current strength would be enough to deal with these newly unsealed void creatures, but I didn't expect them to be so strange. It seems I still have a lot to learn. So, would you like to come to the Royal Academy and study together?"