He opened it and pulled out a slab of high-grade beast general meat—still cold, but rich with vital energy.
He turned back to them with a grin. "Give me ten minutes. After that… no one escapes."
After leaving the basement, Shen Tian made his way to the kitchen on the first floor.
His figure was tall and lean, brimming with unrestrained vitality, his every movement pulsing with power barely concealed beneath the surface.
Behind him, Tang Xiang and Fu Junyu followed quietly, the faint flush on their cheeks still lingering.
Their clothes were slightly disheveled, having hastily thrown them back on after their earlier intimacy.
Though they tried to appear calm, their sidelong glances and the quick avoidance of each other's eyes revealed the truth—they were flustered, even embarrassed.
It had been their first time… and they had shared it together.
Despite that, they were no innocent girls. Both were women in their twenties—experienced warriors, calm and composed in battle—but in the matters of the heart and flesh, they had clearly been novices until now.
Tang Xiang gave a soft snort and whispered, "We're no different than sisters now…"
Fu Junyu blushed but gave a small nod. "Look at Xu Xin and Liu Ting. They're much bolder than us…"
"…And I doubt they'd hesitate next time."
The two exchanged another look—this time more openly.
They didn't need to say anything more. A subtle understanding passed between them.
For now, they followed Shen Tian into the kitchen, both trying to act natural.
"He's… still hungry?" Fu Junyu murmured as she noticed the wild energy radiating from Shen Tian. "That's not normal at all…"
"For a cultivator at our level, going a few days without food isn't even an issue," Tang Xiang agreed, brows furrowed.
"His body is different. We need to figure out what's going on…"
Despite their serious tone, both women had a pretty good guess.
In the kitchen, Shen Tian had already pulled out a massive slab of meat from his storage ring—half the thigh of an Iron Armored Dragon, a high-ranking Beast General-level creature.
The meat had already been treated with a neutralizer, so it only needed simple cooking.
With practiced ease, Shen Tian ignited the stove and began working.
> [Cooking +1]
Skill: Cooking – LV4 Master (3810/4000)
Shen Tian barely glanced at the system prompt as he focused on preparing the meal.
From the doorway, the two women stood frozen, watching him work.
His fluid motions, the concentration in his eyes, the masculine charm exuding from his body—all of it stirred their hearts anew.
He wasn't just powerful. He could cook.
Their gazes lingered.
They were so caught up in the moment they forgot to step forward and offer help.
Soon, the scent of sizzling dragon meat filled the kitchen.
Shen Tian plated a generous amount and sat down to eat, devouring mouthfuls like a man possessed.
Tang Xiang and Fu Junyu joined him without hesitation, their own hunger unexpectedly awakened.
This was no ordinary food. This was essence-rich beast meat, a delicacy that fueled their cultivation.
It was no exaggeration to say that their current strength—on the brink of becoming Mid-level War Gods—was largely thanks to this.
Three years ago, both of them had just broken through to the level of a mid-level general.
To reach where they were now would have normally taken at least ten years of grueling cultivation. But Shen Tian had changed that.
In their first year under his service, they hadn't gained his trust.
It wasn't until later, once they proved their loyalty, that he began sharing his rarest resources with them.
The meat of high-ranking beast commanders was one such treasure.
Two years. That's all it took for them to surpass nearly every other elite warrior in the empire.
Back then, they had hesitated to accept the assignment from Tang Qin and Jiang Fang. Now, they felt like they had been handed the opportunity of a lifetime.
Even if Shen Tian kicked them out now, they wouldn't leave willingly.
"Delicious…" Fu Junyu murmured as she chewed. "Better than anything I've had."
"You cook better than Tang Qin…" Tang Xiang added. "Don't tell her I said that."
Shen Tian just smiled faintly and kept eating.
When he finally leaned back, satisfied, nearly twenty kilograms of dragon meat had disappeared into his stomach.
Only then did the gnawing hunger recede.
But he knew it wouldn't last long.
His body, after absorbing the Godly Gene Fusion technique and his ever-evolving constitution, was like a bottomless pit.
No matter how much he ate, it never seemed enough.
With a sigh, Shen Tian wiped his mouth, then immediately moved to the center of the room and sat cross-legged.
He raised his hands, aligning his five hearts to the sky, and began channeling the Universal Source Energy Guidance Technique.
His breathing slowed. His skin shimmered faintly as a vast aura enveloped him.
It was as if every cell in his body had awakened—hungry for energy.
A storm of cosmic energy spiraled around him, surging into his body in torrents.
He nearly moaned aloud from the sheer sensation.
Fu Junyu and Tang Xiang didn't disturb him. They leaned lazily on the nearby sofa, their own expressions content.
Tang Xiang's long legs, wrapped in sheer stockings, crossed over each other as she leaned back, arms draped over the couch, her full chest rising and falling rhythmically. At 180cm tall, she was statuesque—sensual and powerful in equal measure.
Beside her, Fu Junyu sat upright, demure and graceful.
Her white silk dress clung to her thighs, her high heels gleaming softly in the light.
Her big, bright eyes focused on Shen Tian with undisguised fascination.
Their hearts beat faster as they watched him cultivate.
His strong body, calm expression, and that mysterious hunger… something about it stirred feelings in them they couldn't quite suppress.
They stared at each other again. Neither said a word, but both blushed.
Half an hour passed.