Huh? What do you mean your mother is one of the seven deadly sins?!

When the enormous door of the palace, carved with intricate patterns of desire, slid open silently once more, Lin Xia felt her breath catch for a moment.

Sure enough, at the entrance, there was once again a riot of colors and a lively atmosphere.

But this time, the scale far exceeds that of last night!

If last night's group was a bunch, tonight's group could be called an army.

The succubi, each with their own unique charm, filed in, instantly filling the once-empty palace. The air was filled with a rich tapestry of sweet, cool, alluring, and elegant scents, so intense they were almost tangible, forming a suffocating net.

Lilith was still the one leading the way, with her fiery red curly hair and blood-diamond-like eyes that held a sly smile as she walked gracefully at the front.

Lin Xia was completely dumbfounded, her brain buzzing – had her mother mobilized the entire succubus royal court's reserves?!

Helena, standing next to him, reacted even more directly.

Her pure blue eyes widened instantly, her small mouth slightly open, as if she had seen something completely beyond her comprehension.

She subconsciously took a small step back, her tiny wings tightly folded and pressed against her back. Her face was no longer filled with the previous innocent curiosity, but with shock and... immense confusion.

She glanced at the group of stunning succubi in front of her, then secretly looked at Lin Xia, her eyes filled with questions.

Are all of these... here to help him cultivate?

Moreover... the aura emanating from each of them was pure and powerful, without the slightest hint of filth that disgusted her.

If this force were to unite as one, it could probably easily destroy a kingdom!

Lilith's gaze immediately fell upon Helena, who stood beside Lin Xia with a tense expression.

A knowing, mischievous smile instantly bloomed on her beautiful face, and the fire of gossip burned fiercely in her blood-red eyes.

"Ouch~"

Her sweet voice dragged out the melody.

"Looks like we have a special audience member for tonight's training~ Little Xia, you've really done a thorough job preparing!"

After Lilith finished speaking, she didn't give Lin Xia any time to explain or feel embarrassed. She turned around and shouted to the swarm of succubus sisters behind her:

"Sisters! Did you all see that? Tonight, our young master's cultivation is being personally supervised by angels! Everyone, perk up, give it your best, and make sure our young master...achieves outstanding cultivation results!"

"Let's also let our little angel sister study hard!"

As soon as Lilith finished speaking, a suppressed, excited chuckle and whispers erupted from the succubus horde.

Countless gazes, some curious, some playful, and some boldly passionate, all focused on Lin Xia and Helena.

Lin Xia felt as if her face was on fire, wishing she could disappear into a crack in the ground.

Helena, at this moment, seemed to realize that Lin Xia's cultivation was completely different from what she understood as the kind of martial arts practice that involved sweating profusely or meditation...

Helena's gaze swept over the group of scantily clad, daring, and alluring succubi before her. Recalling Lilith's suggestive words, a vague yet heart-pounding thought suddenly crashed into her mind.

The angels' perception of purity has been challenged like never before!

Her fair cheeks flushed bright red, the blush spreading all the way to her ears, and the tips of her small wings trembled slightly with nervousness.

She instinctively wanted to turn around and escape from this place that made her feel so uncomfortable, and her body had already turned slightly to the side.

However, just as she was about to take that step, Liu Ruyan's words, like the strongest shackles, firmly pinned her down.

Helena took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the surging shame and urge to escape within her.

Her small hands quietly clenched into fists at her sides, her nails almost digging into her palms.

In those pure blue eyes, the unwavering determination born of a mission overcame the instinctive urge to retreat.

She can't leave!

This is for the Lord!

In order to purify those distorted beings!

She told herself this over and over again.

So Helena abruptly stopped herself from taking another step, standing still like a stiff white jade statue a short distance from Lin Xia.

She lowered her eyes slightly, her long golden eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings, trying to shield herself from the overwhelming and stimulating scene that was about to unfold before her.

But in the end, she forced herself to raise her head, her gaze filled with an almost tragic determination, staring straight ahead.

The palace was bathed in a warm, ambiguous light, and an invisible undercurrent flowed through the air.

Lilith smiled slyly and extended her hand, which had a slightly cool touch, to Lin Xia.

Lin Xia looked at Helena beside her, who stood with her back straight as if facing death, her face tense, and then at Lilith in front of her, who was smiling but not refusing, and the colorful flowers. She could only resign herself to closing her eyes, taking a deep breath, and then reaching out to grasp Lilith's wrist.

"...Let's begin."

Lin Xia's voice trembled slightly, almost imperceptibly.

........

Half a month later, Lin Xia stood outside the spatial passage, took a deep breath of the sulfurous air, and looked on with reluctance.

The mother, whom I had finally reunited with, was about to be separated from again.

Even though I know this is the path I must take to become stronger, I still feel empty inside.

Lilith and Helena stood on either side of him.

Lilith's blood-diamond eyes held a reassuring smile as she gently patted Lin Xia's shoulder.

"Young Master, it's not like we're parting ways forever, why are you so gloomy? Besides, don't you still have me by your side?"

Helena, who was standing next to her, nodded her head vigorously.

The two weeks they spent together made her realize that demons are not all evil.

She and Lin Xia had become friends. Seeing him sad, she looked over with her pure blue eyes, her voice soft yet earnest.

"I'll be with you too!"

Looking at them, Lin Xia felt much of the pent-up frustration in her heart dissipate, and she managed a smile.

"I see!"

Lin Xia put aside her sorrow and took out the map her mother had given her.

His gaze swept across the area and quickly locked onto the nearest city—Notting.

I chose that place not only because it was close, but also because Wang Wen was there in the chat group!

Lin Xia immediately opened the panel and entered the group chat.

[Lin Xia: @Wang Wen, bro, I'm heading to Nottingham City. Where are you in the city?]

Just seconds after the message was sent, Wang Wen's name started flashing wildly, and the replies were filled with a desperate tremor.

[Wang Wen: Boss! Help! I've been captured by the Balrog and am locked up in the arena in Notting City! My turn is next! I don't want to die! Save me!]

Lin Xia's eyes sharpened, and she immediately replied.

[Lin Xia: Hang in there! Wait for me!]

He suddenly looked up at Lilith, his tone filled with an undeniable urgency.

"Sister Lilith, take us to Nottingham! Right now! My friend is in danger, in the arena!"

Seeing the worry and determination in Lin Xia's eyes, Lilith did not hesitate at all, her blood-red eyes narrowing slightly.

"good!"