"Sister, you've scared our little man! This S-class mercenary, rumored to be the most promising, was almost too scared to move by you." Aisi looked at Li Xi with concern. Li Xi's rapid heartbeat seemed as if his heart was about to jump out of his chest.
After listening to the conversation between the two, Li Xi finally realized that in the time he had been away, his relationship with them had been discovered. Since it was already discovered, and he had come to them himself, there was nothing more to say.
Angrily, he stepped forward and hugged Avil, saying fiercely, "Let's see how you like my family discipline for being so mischievous today."
"Bring it on." Avil didn't back down at all, her eyes full of allure. She challenged Li Xi instead. Someone who could talk about the thrill of infidelity seemed to be enjoying the atmosphere more than Li Xi.
Li Xi returned in the morning, which was also the time Aisi was supposed to leave for the Adventurer's Guild. But clearly, Aisi wouldn't be going out today. Whether she would go out tomorrow was anyone's guess.
Li Xi, who hadn't slept for two full days, couldn't help but sigh. He had discovered another benefit of his bloodline: immense stamina. He could last for another ten days at this level of intensity!
Was this human?
This was not human.
This was a beast!
"How did you two end up together?" Li Xi, with an arm around each of them, asked his question. This was the problem that had bothered him the most, and it had been resolved so easily. It was far beyond Li Xi's expectations.
"Don't act like you're not satisfied when you've got the best of both worlds. This has nothing to do with you." Aisi playfully pinched Li Xi's arm as retaliation, but due to her exhaustion, the force was no more than a tickle.
"Exactly, this is between us sisters," Aisi chimed in, also egging him on. After absorbing the divine power crystal that the vampire had prepared for Dracula, Avil was now semi-divine. Her physical fitness was even higher. She, a seemingly weak woman, could fight against a fifth-level warrior. Therefore, she could sit up after a short rest.
Then, she looked at Li Xi in a questioning tone, "How come I heard you caused quite a stir when you went out, and even the princess confessed her feelings to you? Are you not satisfied with us two and want to find another one?"
Aisi also struggled to sit up, looking at Li Xi like she was interrogating a criminal. She bared her teeth, and if Li Xi's answer wasn't satisfactory, she would definitely take a bite.
Talking about a third woman while in bed with his own women was something only a fool would argue about. So, Li Xi pleaded innocence, "Who told you that? That's not true at all. She invited me to stay in Aisinger for a few more days, but I didn't agree. I rushed back as soon as the mission was over."
"Really?"
"Really?"
The two women asked in unison.
"I swear to the gods, it's truer than gold coins. Nothing happened between me and her. I don't even know which direction her front door faces."
"Then why is the whole empire saying that you will definitely be Prince Philin's husband in the future? Even the Princess's mansion hasn't refuted such news?" Avil's barrage of questions left Li Xi bewildered. How did he not know about this news?
Li Xi's face was full of confusion, and he instantly became angry. How could such a thing be attributed to him? To spread rumors about him and the princess as if they were characters in a script was an insult to his honor! How dare these liars deceive him? He said fiercely, "Which tavern did you hear this news from? Could it be that bards made it up to earn money? They must be desperate for wealth. Tell me who said it, and I'll tear him apart and show him what human torture is."
Seeing that Li Xi's expression didn't seem faked and that he genuinely seemed unaware of the matter, the two women finally relaxed.
Since the Magic Guild suddenly spread news about Li Xi ten days ago, and about his potential romance and marriage with the princess, Aisi and Avil had become a little flustered. They knew that compared to the princess, they had no advantage in terms of wealth, appearance, or status.
This led to Avil finding Aisi and revealing her relationship with Li Xi. Then, to keep such an excellent man like Li Xi, the two women were willing to sacrifice themselves in the face of a powerful rival.
But now, it seemed Li Xi truly didn't know.
This...
"You really don't know?" Avil, still unwilling to give up, tried to probe one last time.
Li Xi gritted his teeth and affirmed, "I truly don't know. Many things happened during this trip. How could I have had the mood or time for romance? I'm just lucky to be alive. Besides, with the two of you by my side, what more could I want from a princess?"
"Where did you two get this news from?" Seeing that the two women's demeanor suggested it wasn't some low-quality gossip from a tavern, Li Xi formally asked.
"The Magic Guild. The news came from them," Aisi explained. If she hadn't felt threatened, she wouldn't have done such a shy thing with Avil. But since Li Xi didn't know, this self-righteous action was a loss, a big loss, a complete loss!
"The Magic Guild?"
Li Xi was once again confused. Why? What did it have to do with him?
He hadn't offended the Magic Guild. Why would they harm him? Not only had he not offended them, but he had also saved their councilor Hermes. How could these people repay kindness with enmity?
Li Xi, unable to figure it out, recounted all his experiences, including refusing Philin, hunting the Flame Demon with Galidos and others, being lured into the undead plane by the arranged trap of Gagaro, fighting the undead, undead cavalry, bone dragons, and undead clones, saving everyone, and even mentioning the death of Haseway.
The two women were the closest people to him, so Li Xi had nothing to hide. Aisi, who didn't know that Li Xi was Mourinho before, now knew. She punched Li Xi's chest many times with her little fists, indicating that this was the consequence of Li Xi deceiving her.
At this moment, she realized how strong her little man was. Level seven was merely a defeated opponent, and he had even killed level eight. At the same time, she felt a sense of pride. No wonder the princess was willing to throw herself at him. She was so happy to have such a man for the ages!
If the news of Li Xi's safe return from the undead plane and saving three people spread, countless forces would come to tempt Li Xi. At that time, a princess would be the lowest offer.
"If things are as you say, then I know why the Magic Guild did this," Avil transformed into a detective and immediately figured out the reason.
"What reason?"
Avil looked at Li Xi with a playful gaze and tapped his bald head with her fingertip, "Of course, they want to win you over with a beauty trap. I think they have already gotten Princess Philin's consent. As long as you agree, a beautiful princess will be delivered to your bed tonight."
Li Xi couldn't help but feel amused and frustrated. Was his value really that great? Was it worth such great effort to win him over?
Li Xi still hadn't recognized his true value. He claimed to use ninjutsu, not magic, but who would believe him?
The effects were almost the same, so why wasn't it magic?
He couldn't even teach others, and could only use it himself. Such an excuse wouldn't be believed by a three-year-old goblin, let alone a mage whose brain was as complex as a computer.
Not revealing it was either being possessive of his treasure or the price offered was not high enough.
He was now like a rotten egg, attracting all the flies around him, like catnip, irresistible to any cat.
After leaving the undead plane, Hermes and Galidos had spared no expense, using an expensive teleportation magic scroll to return to Aisinger. Hermes immediately reported what she had witnessed, Li Xi's attitude, and her plan. After ensuring that Li Xi indeed possessed the ability of rapid spellcasting as stated in the intelligence report, her plan was unanimously approved by the Magic Guild. Sudan Novel Network.
Galidos also found Philin. After careful probing, he discovered that Philin was indeed interested in Li Xi. So, there was no more to be said. He didn't believe any man could resist the pursuit of a princess, especially a stunningly beautiful, wealthy, and powerful princess. With the full support of himself and the Magic Guild, he didn't believe Li Xi wouldn't yield.
Therefore, before they received Li Xi's consent, they spread the news throughout the continent. Wherever humans lived, they knew that this suddenly appearing Li Xi was the future husband of the princess.
Li Xi didn't know what to say. Was being excellent also a crime?
If they wanted to win him over, why use women? Why not use divine power crystals? He was in dire need of those.
Knowing what was going on, all three of their mysteries were solved. Li Xi also guessed why the two women could act so out of line. It turned out they felt threatened from the outside. Although he was a little angry at Hermes and the others for playing matchmaker, he couldn't hate them, and instead had to thank his good friends for the assist, because his ultimate dream had been realized!
The three of them, who hadn't eaten for two days and two nights, were starving. Although Li Xi had provided them with ration pills to replenish their energy midway, after the battle ended, with Avil as the master chef, who would still eat ration pills?
In less than four hourglasses, a table full of delicious dishes was laid out. Since the two women had already accepted sharing a husband, there was no more shyness. The family of three happily started eating.
Shortly after dinner,
"Knock, knock, knock."
Li Xi didn't move from his seat. With a flick of his sleeve, the door opened. An old man with a six-pointed star badge on his chest stood at the door. His staff glittered in the sunlight, as if it were made entirely of gold and gems. Especially the surging magical fluctuations from the old man – he was a high-level mage, at least an Archmage.
"Bishop Dik of the Magic Temple in Cardo City."
Aisi immediately recognized the visitor. These were two opposing forces, the Magic Temple and the Magic Guild. Knowing Li Xi's situation, Aisi couldn't help but worry about him, as the visitor's intentions were clearly not friendly.
"Sir, please come inside. How did you know I returned?" Li Xi seemed to see an old acquaintance. Although he had only heard his name before, he greeted him enthusiastically.
Dik smiled at the two women and sat on a chair nearby, teasing, "The two ladies haven't shown their faces for two days. If Mr. Li Xi hadn't returned, how could such a thing have happened?"
"Pah, you old lecher." Dik's words made Aisi and Avil break character. They hastily found an excuse and fled, as such things couldn't be spoken of openly.
"Sir, you're not here to discuss bedroom techniques with me, are you? It's not that I'm looking down on you, but your old bones can't handle such prolonged exertion." Li Xi's words were meant to defend the two ladies, and he inwardly cursed this old man for daring to tease him.
Dik remained unfazed, and instead said like a charlatan, "With the blessing of the Magic Goddess, anything is possible."
Finally, the fox's tail was showing.
Li Xi didn't want to continue the entanglement. He directly stated, "Bishop, I believe you are aware of the situation. I have emphasized many times that I do not use magic, but ninjutsu. It is a cultivation system different from magic. Apart from me, no one else in this world can use it, and it will not impact you in any way."
"Whether you believe me or not, I am telling the truth. So, please don't treat me as a hypothetical enemy. I am just a mercenary who offends no one."
"I believe Mr. Li Xi is not lying to me. I am not here to pester you. I just want to ask if Mr. Li Xi is willing to join our Magic Temple and serve the great Magic Goddess for life?" As he said this, Dik showed a look that men would understand, "As long as you join the Magic Temple, let alone one human princess, we can even find an elven princess for you to serve."
Li Xi was already troubled by this matter. As long as this news continued to spread, the two women would not let him off easily. Women's minds were the most complex in the world.
Dik dared to mention such a thing in front of Li Xi. Li Xi's veins instantly bulged, and his expression turned cold, "Bishop Dik, do you see me as a person of low taste controlled by my lower half? If you say anything more, please leave."
"Heh, no one in this world dares to threaten a bishop of the Magic Goddess, no matter how talented he is. Under the goddess's radiance, he is merely a stronger bug." No one had ever spoken to Dik like this before, so he was not weak in the face of Li Xi's impoliteness. Dik had expected that he, as a bishop, would personally come to recruit Li Xi, and at least Li Xi would not beg to join the Magic Temple tearfully, but would also be respectful to him. How could he be so arrogant with such little accomplishment?
"When words don't match, silence is golden. We have no common language, Bishop. Please leave." Li Xi picked up the teacup, wondering if people in this other world understood the concept of serving tea to guests to signal their departure.
"Hmph, ungrateful. Those who do not know how to revere the gods are merely ignorant frogs in a well."