Starting With 1 Trillion Spirit Stones, I Power Up by Raising Empresses - Chapter 3:

Chapter 3: A Genuine Fake

“System, use the Gold Crow Bloodline on the Binding Target.”

[Bloodline fusion.]

The next second, Mu Lanchu’s eyes widened in shock as an unbelievable transformation swept through her body. A scalding stream, like a hot spring, surged from the top of her head down through every part of her—organs, limbs, bones, and flesh—searing and purifying her to the very core.

She couldn’t help but cry out.

The transformation of her Physique and bloodline lasted for over an hour. Mu Lanchu’s skin turned red all over at times, and her brows furrowed deeply in pain at others.

Finally, soaked in sweat, she slowly opened her eyes. Her Physique had undergone a complete transformation. The Realm suppression placed on her had also been broken. Foundation Establishment was now within reach!

Mu Lanchu looked at Xiao Jing with eyes filled with joy and disbelief. “Husband, what did you give me… what is this?”

Xiao Jing said, “The Gold Crow Bloodline.”

Mu Lanchu exclaimed, “Husband, how do you have the bloodline of the Yan Empire’s ancestors? How did you manage that?”

Xiao Jing smiled, “It was already within you. I merely helped you awaken it.”

“That’s impossible! I’m not a descendant of the Bi clan of the Yan Empire. And the Fifth Princess only had White Rank bloodline. How did I obtain the Gold Rank?”

“Why not? I say you’re the Princess, so you are. Whether it’s true or not, it is now. With the ancestral bloodline of the Yan Empire flowing in you, who would dare question your identity?”

Mu Lanchu was stunned. “Husband, this wedding gift of yours… it’s far too grand. But even so, we…”

Her brows drew together slightly.

After being imprisoned and threatened for over four years, it was hard for anyone to step out of that fear so quickly—let alone a girl who had lost her sect, had no sense of security, no schemes, and had lived cautiously.

Now, she saw Xiao Jing as her only support.

Xiao Jing understood her unease. Since she was now his woman, he had to treat her sincerely. And since she was his Binding Target, she needed to be nurtured with care.

To cultivate a female cultivator capable of reaching the Immortal Emperor Realm, the first step was to instill conviction—boost her confidence and courage, make her want to cultivate and become stronger on her own.

Only then would she willingly consume Spirit Stones.

If she kept stalling and thinking only of escaping, even if he gave her Spirit Stones and pills, she wouldn’t use them properly. She might not even spend a few Spirit Stones in a month. How could he then earn Cultivation Points?

Thinking of this, Xiao Jing spoke in a deep and serious tone, “We don’t need to run. You mustn’t back down either. From this day forth, you are the Fifth Princess of the Yan Empire. Don’t fear any Crown Princes, Princes, or Princesses.”

“You must not accept being weak. You need to train hard. I will help you raise your Realm. You’ll improve by leaps and bounds!”

“As long as you’re stronger than everyone else, no one will be able to hurt you. You won’t have to fear anyone!”

“Husband…” Mu Lanchu listened, stunned. A soft glow emerged in her eyes, a mix of tears and hope.

“Will you trust me?” Xiao Jing looked into her beautiful eyes with utmost sincerity.

“Husband… I trust you!”

A man who could give her the Gold Rank Gold Crow Bloodline and say such words would never harm her.

“That’s more like it,” Xiao Jing nodded. “Starting tomorrow, focus completely on cultivation. Don’t worry about anything else. Your only goal is to grow stronger!”

“Mm!”

Mu Lanchu quietly clenched her soft, fair fists. She now possessed the strongest bloodline of the Yan Empire—there was no reason to retreat any longer.

She had to survive and reclaim her freedom!

“System, I want to gift 100,000 Spirit Stones to Lady Chu to aid her cultivation.”

[Conditions met for gifting.]

The system was generous.

Xiao Jing waved his hand.

In an instant, a massive pile of Spirit Stones appeared on the ground of the Bridal Chamber!

Seeing the mountain of Spirit Stones suddenly appear before her eyes, Mu Lanchu’s jaw dropped. She instinctively sat up, her long, black hair cascading over her delicate shoulders like a waterfall.

“This…”

“100,000 Spirit Stones. Use them to cultivate. If it’s not enough, I can give you as much as you need,” Xiao Jing said, casually brushing back her falling hair.

“I’ve never seen so many Spirit Stones in my entire life! All this… you gave it to me?”

“Of course. You think I’m showing off my treasures in the middle of the night for fun?”

“Husband, your generosity is deeply appreciated, but this is too much. I don’t dare accept it.”

“Just take it already. Why so much nonsense? Acting all delicate like some woman.”

Xiao Jing’s face darkened, his tone impatient.

If you don’t take the Spirit Stones, the system won’t give me Cultivation Points!

Mu Lanchu, “…”

Seeing Xiao Jing’s expression suddenly turn serious, she no longer dared refuse. She quickly stored the 100,000 Spirit Stones into her own storage bracelet.

That bracelet had once belonged to the ‘real’ Fifth Princess.

[Congratulations to the Host, you’ve received 100,000 Cultivation Points.]

[Reminder: Cultivation Points can be freely allocated to improve Realm or used for training techniques and martial skills.]

Xiao Jing was delighted. He summoned the flood dragon back to the abyss.

The two of them experienced another night worth a thousand gold.

The bloodline had transformed Mu Lanchu’s body completely, and along the way, it even repaired the trace of her first time.

Thus, Xiao Jing claimed it a second time.

…

Watching Mu Lanchu fall asleep in his arms, Xiao Jing remained awake and opened the system panel in his mind.

He first checked Mu Lanchu’s information:

[Mu Lanchu]

[Realm: 7th layer Body Refining stage]

[Physique: Gold Rank Gold Crow Bloodline]

[Relationship with Host: One-day husband and wife]

The data on the panel had changed significantly.

Her level was no longer suppressed.

Her Physique had changed from Mortal Body to Gold Crow Bloodline.

Their relationship had shifted from strangers who completed a wedding ritual to a one-day married couple.

Then, Xiao Jing switched to his own panel:

[Xiao Jing]

[Physique: Mortal Body]

[Realm: 1st layer Body Refining stage (0/500)]

[Available Cultivation Points:]

[Binding Target: Mu Lanchu]

[Trained Technique: Innate Body Refining Technique (Complete)]

“System, consume Cultivation Points to upgrade my Realm.”

Xiao Jing couldn’t wait to become stronger.

[Congratulations to the Host. Consumed 500 Cultivation Points. Upgraded to 2nd layer Body Refining stage.]

[Consumed 1,000 Cultivation Points. Upgraded to 3rd layer Body Refining stage.]

[Consumed 2,000 Cultivation Points…]

…

[Congratulations to the Host. Consumed 9,000 Cultivation Points. Successfully achieved Foundation Establishment.]

[Congratulations to the Host. Now a cultivator at the early Foundation Establishment stage.]

[Consumed Cultivation Points. Upgraded to mid Foundation Establishment stage.]

[Consumed Cultivation Points. Upgraded to late Foundation Establishment stage.]

[Reminder: Host does not have enough Cultivation Points.]

[Current Realm: late Foundation Establishment stage.]

[Remaining Cultivation Points:]

[To reach peak Foundation Establishment stage, required Cultivation Points:]

The system prompts finally came to a halt.

From 1st layer Body Refining stage to late Foundation Establishment stage, the entire process had been smooth without any bottlenecks!

Xiao Jing could feel a massive improvement in all aspects of his body!

His muscles and bones were overflowing with power.

Thanks to the system’s cleansing, he didn’t even need to expel impurities.

He was eager to test his new strength immediately, but it was already the middle of the night, and this unfamiliar and unfriendly environment made caution necessary.

He restrained his urge, regulated his breathing, and eventually drifted off to sleep.