A Midnight Retreat in Wuyou Prison
Late at night within Sea God City, Fu Ye was relaxing inside his luxurious VIP suite. However, his consciousness was far from quiet.
Deep within his spiritual sea lay Wuyou Prison, currently configured into a picturesque summer beach scene. Fu Ye lay lazily on the sand, enjoying the simulated sunlight. He had intentionally altered the environment, replacing the salty ocean water with pristine, fresh drinking water to avoid the sticky residue of seawater.
Wuyou Prison truly is an incredible cheat, Fu Ye marveled internally. Inside this space, every sensation—from the gentle breeze to the warm sun—felt completely identical to the real world, and the entire landscape could be reshaped instantly according to his whims.
Nearby, the remnant soul of past-life Xiao Wu was diligently processing the massive reservoir of excess energy that Fu Ye's body could not naturally contain. For over a year, she had been his primary outlet for managing this overflowing vitality.
Over time, the process had become practically addictive for her. The moment she sensed his consciousness enter Wuyou Prison, she would eagerly kneel before him like a starved creature, begging for his divine dispensation. Thanks to the dozens of bottles of God-tier Kidney Tonic (神级肾宝) he had consumed over the past year, Fu Ye had repeatedly shattered his physical limits, increasing his internal reserves significantly.
The Moonlit Melody of Sea God Island
After expelling his accumulated fatigue, Fu Ye finally emerged from Wuyou Prison. He could feel his spent energy recovering at an astronomical pace.
Looking out the window, he noticed that the dark storm clouds from the afternoon had fully dispersed, revealing a flawlessly round, brilliant full moon. Inspired by the view, Fu Ye opened the system shop and purchased a divine-grade instrument, the Mingyue Flute (明月笛), along with an absolute mastery package for flute performance.
============================================================ [SYSTEM PURCHASE SUCCESSFUL] ============================================================
Item Acquired: Artifact - Mingyue Flute ×1
Skill Acquired: Transcendent Mastery (Flute Performance) ×1 *
Status: Integration complete! ============================================================
As the transcendent musical mastery fused into his soul, Fu Ye smiled. It was time to show off his artistic side.
Bringing the white jade flute to his lips, he began to play. A clear, ethereal, and hauntingly beautiful melody rippled outward, centering from his suite and echoing across the entirety of Sea God Island.
The residents who were still awake found themselves instantly entranced by the music, their bodies emitting a faint, soothing golden aura. Those who were already asleep felt a profound warmth wash over them, drastically rejuvenating their physical constitution and spiritual energy overnight. The melody blanketed the island like a divine blessing.
Reflection and Poetry
Meanwhile, in a remote and exceptionally quiet palace within the Divine Realm, a goddess of unmatched purity and ethereal beauty felt a sudden spiritual resonance. Her autumn-water eyes turned toward the mortal continent. With a gentle wave of her hand, she channeled a strand of divine energy, allowing the distant, elegant flute melody from Sea God Island to echo softly beside her ears.
Down in Sea God City, Fu Ye—a well-educated youth of the modern era—sat on the windowsill, gazing up at the high moon and the vast starry sky. Moved by the atmosphere, he stopped playing and softly recited a classic poem:
"The icy wheel hangs high, illuminating a thousand autumns,
Pouring down silver radiance like a flowing river.
How many travelers yearn on a night like this,
Leaning by the window, gazing at the moon with endless thoughts."
He sighed with satisfaction. Thanks to his system cheats, he never needed to spend an ounce of effort on traditional cultivation. His entire existence revolved around enjoying life, finding entertainment, and punishing those who had wronged him in the past.
His thoughts drifted to Yu Xiaogang, the notorious cancer of the Douluo Continent. A year ago, he and Bibi Dong had completely stripped the man's muscles and tendons. Currently, Yu Xiaogang's soul was trapped inside the God-Refining Lantern (炼神灯炉), serving a lifetime sentence of agonizing spiritual burning.
Fu Ye had only purchased two of those specific lanterns. One was already occupied by Yu Xiaogang, while the second was reserved for the reincarnation of the God-King, Tang Chuan (Tang San).
Fu Ye smirked as he imagined the future. When Tang Chuan is trapped inside the lantern, enduring eternal soul-searing heat while watching the remnant soul of his past-life wife serve me like a loyal pet to process my excess energy... I wonder what kind of expression he will make?
The Arrival of the Music Goddess
Before his train of thought could wander any further, a brilliant, silver-white magic circle abruptly materialized around Fu Ye's body.
The spatial coordinates around him distorted instantly. In a flash, an unknown divine force forcibly uprooted him from his hotel suite and pulled him into a compact, pristine pocket dimension.
"Hello there. My name is Ling Hua. Please forgive my sudden rudeness in bringing you here," a soft, melodious voice echoed.
From the shimmering void, a young maiden stepped forward. She possessed an incredibly elegant, quiet demeanor and a face so breathtakingly beautiful she looked entirely untouched by the mortal world.
Fu Ye remained completely calm. He had faced down literal God-Kings; a small spatial displacement like this wasn't enough to shake his composure.
Right on cue, the system's character identification panel popped up in his vision:
AttributeDetails
Name: Ling Hua
Level: Tier 110 (Third-Class Deity)
Divine PositionMusic Goddess
Martial SoulDivine Spirit Ancient Flute
Fu Ye raised an eyebrow internally. What's the meaning of this? I haven't even finished conquering Bo Saixi yet, and now a completely random goddess drops right into my lap?
"Hello. I am Fu Ye," he replied politely. He was curious as to why a deity would pull him into her divine inheritance space in the dead of night, an honor usually reserved exclusively for designated divine candidates.
"Hehe, it's nothing complicated," Ling Hua giggled, two adorable dimples forming on her cheeks. "I was simply curious to see what kind of person could play such an incredibly beautiful and moving melody."
Understanding dawned on Fu Ye. She had simply been drawn in by his music and wanted to chat. To him, it was no big deal—several of his own wives had already ascended to godhood, so a goddess didn't intimidate him in the slightest.
Seeing him stay silent, Ling Hua playfully leaned in, thoroughly inspecting his appearance from head to toe. "Hmm... as far as your face goes, I'll give you a perfect ten out of ten. But as for your physique... let's temporarily call it a nine."
She flashed him a mischievous, highly intrigued smile. It was clear she was exceptionally pleased with what she saw.
============================================================ [SYSTEM NOTIFICATION: LING HUA INTIMACY STATUS] ============================================================ Target: Ling Hua (Music Goddess) Interaction: Aesthetic Evaluation *
Favorability: +40% -> [Current Status: 40%] ============================================================
Fu Ye smiled smoothly, returning the favor by slowly scanning the gorgeous figure of the Music Goddess before him. His eyes lingered shamelessly on her prominent, elegant bust and the soft, rolling curves of her hips.
Ling Hua's face flushed a delicate shade of pink under his intense scrutiny. She instinctively wanted to cover herself, yet her curiosity kept her pinned in place, eager to hear how he would rate her.
"For your face... mmm, I'll give you a nine-point-five," Fu Ye purred, his eyes locking onto hers with absolute confidence. "But as for your body... I'd easily rate that a nine-point-six."