Chapter 3

Chapter 3: A Prince's Reward The Aftermath of Victory

The arena was silent.

Xiao Ran stood tall, his crimson robes billowing, his smirk ever-present. Wei Tao groaned in pain, slumped against the cracked stone wall, his body trembling from the humiliating defeat.

The gathered nobles and officials could only stare in shock.

The useless debauchee prince had just humiliated one of the most promising young warriors of the noble class.

The Emperor's piercing gaze lingered on Xiao Ran for a moment before he finally spoke. "A surprising result."

Xiao Ran chuckled, dusting off his sleeves. "Father, I did say I wouldn't disappoint."

Duke Wei's face twisted in barely contained rage. His pride had been shattered, and the political weight of his family had taken a hit.

The Crown Prince's expression darkened, his jealousy barely hidden.

The Emperor, however, seemed amused.

"Since you've proven yourself, I suppose a reward is in order." His gaze flickered toward an official standing near the court's entrance. "Bring her in."

Xiao Ran raised an eyebrow.

Her?

The doors to the hall swung open, and a young woman stepped inside.

She was stunning—tall and graceful, with long dark-red hair cascading down her back, her icy-blue eyes sharp and alert. Her curves were accentuated by the tight silk dress that clung to her body, revealing dangerous temptations beneath.

Xiao Ran's interest piqued immediately.

"Your Highness," the Emperor said, "this is Su Mei, the daughter of General Su. As a reward for your victory, she is now your personal concubine."

Gasps filled the court.

Xiao Ran's smirk widened.

A new beauty already?

Su Mei, however, remained calm, her expression unreadable. Her eyes studied Xiao Ran as if weighing his worth.

Interesting.

This one wasn't like the others.

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Returning to the Prince's Manor

That evening, Xiao Ran lounged in his lavish quarters, sipping fine wine as he admired Su Mei standing before him.

She had changed into a sheer nightgown, the fabric so thin it barely concealed the soft mounds of her breasts and the alluring curves of her hips.

But her posture was rigid, her arms folded beneath her ample chest.

"I assume you're not the type to swoon just because you've been given to me?" Xiao Ran mused, taking another sip.

Su Mei's gaze was steady. "I am a warrior, not a plaything."

Xiao Ran smirked, rising to his feet. In one swift motion, he closed the distance between them, his fingers tilting her chin up, forcing her to meet his gaze.

Her lips parted slightly, but she did not pull away.

"A warrior?" he murmured, his fingers trailing down her slender neck, grazing the soft skin of her collarbone.

Su Mei inhaled sharply but still held firm.

"You don't fear me?" Xiao Ran asked, amusement dancing in his tone.

"I fear no man," she said, but her voice betrayed a hint of hesitation.

Xiao Ran chuckled. Defiant. Proud. A challenge.

He liked that.

"Then prove it," he whispered against her ear.

Dual Cultivation - A New Step

Xiao Ran pushed her onto the bed, his hands swiftly undoing the ties of her nightgown. The silk slid down her flawless skin, revealing full, round breasts that bounced slightly as she breathed.

Su Mei tensed, her warrior instincts telling her to resist. But her body… was betraying her.

Xiao Ran's calloused hands roamed her body, teasing every inch of exposed skin. His lips traced down her neck, trailing lower to taste the softness of her breasts, his tongue flicking across her hardened pink peaks.

"Ahhh~" A soft, unwilling moan escaped her lips before she could suppress it.

He chuckled. "Not so fearless now, are you?"

Su Mei's cheeks burned, but she refused to submit so easily. "This… this doesn't mean I— Ahhh~!"

Her words melted into a cry as Xiao Ran's hand slid between her thighs, his fingers teasing the entrance of her honey well.

She gasped, her back arching instinctively.

"So wet already?" Xiao Ran taunted.

She bit her lip, refusing to answer.

Xiao Ran smirked, his fingers slipping inside, feeling the warmth of her most intimate place.

Her thighs trembled, her breath coming in sharp pants.

"Damn you…" she whispered, her pride warring against her pleasure.

Xiao Ran laughed, reveling in her resistance.

But soon, that resistance would crumble.

His fingers worked her honey well, each movement expertly stimulating the sensitive spots within. Her body betrayed her, her hips moving instinctively against him.

When he finally pulled his fingers away, she whimpered at the sudden emptiness.

Xiao Ran met her gaze, holding up his hand—slick with her juices.

"You're mine now," he murmured, positioning himself over her.

Her eyes widened as she felt his hardness pressing against her entrance.

"No…" she gasped. But the heat in her gaze told a different story.

Xiao Ran pushed forward, his dick slipping into her honey well, stretching her tight walls as she moaned out loud.

"Ahhhhhh~!"

Her hands gripped the silk sheets, her warrior's pride crumbling under the sheer intensity of pleasure.

Xiao Ran thrust deep, setting a rhythmic pace, each movement sending shudders of ecstasy through her body.

Su Mei clawed at his back, her body betraying her resolve, her legs wrapping around him as her walls tightened around his length.

"D-damn it… I can't… ahhh~"

Xiao Ran's grip on her thighs tightened, his movements becoming faster, harder, more intense.

Their moans mixed in the air, their bodies entangled in the flames of passion.

Hours passed in a blur of sweat, gasps, and pure, unfiltered pleasure.

Until finally—

With a final, deep thrust, his release came, filling her honey well with his seed.

Su Mei screamed his name, her body shuddering violently as her own climax hit her like a crashing wave.

For the first time, the proud warrior… had been defeated.

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Xiao Ran sighed in satisfaction, his body basking in the post-orgasmic glow.

Su Mei lay beside him, her chest rising and falling, her thighs still quivering from the aftershocks of pleasure.

But more than that—his Qi surged.

Power flowed through his meridians, stronger than before.

Body Refining Stage Two…

A smirk played on his lips.

This was only the beginning.

Su Mei glared at him weakly, her face flushed, her body still recovering.

"You… bastard…" she murmured.

Xiao Ran chuckled, pulling her naked body against his. "Welcome to the harem, my little warrior."

She bit her lip, refusing to answer.

But the way she nestled against his chest told him everything he needed to know.

Tonight, he had conquered not only her body… but her spirit as well.

And tomorrow?

The empire would be next.