Shen Wang had never run so fast before, the leaves along the way slicing past his body like knives.
Fortunately, the power of the Golden Light Talisman was still there, so even at high speed, the friction with the trees wasn’t a problem.
"Luckily I refined the Golden Light Talisman, unlike the Silver Radiance, which affects movement."
Shen Wang was relieved in his heart, maintaining his speed and only slowing down after running three hundred miles in one breath.
It wasn’t that he didn’t want to continue, but in this extreme state, he could only last so long. If he ran any further, he felt like his lungs would explode, and his leg veins also hurt.
The power of the Golden Light Talisman was exhausted, turning into ash and scattered away, with Shen Wang breathing heavily and moving at a normal speed.
He used more Spiritual Power to soothe his lungs and legs while checking behind him to ensure no one was following before feeling slightly relieved.
"I didn’t expect to encounter a gang of robbers; glad I didn’t linger in one place."
Shen Wang was still scared, remembering the last time he came here with his father and others without running into such a situation. Now, traveling alone, he seemed like a sheep, attracting unwanted attention.
Good thing he had some skills now and wasn’t taken advantage of.
"The higher the risk, the greater the reward."
Muttering to himself, he resisted the urge to check the contents of his Storage Pouch, afraid of being ambushed while inspecting his loot.
Continuing onward, he took a detour and arrived at Baixi City.
Inside the Celestial Commerce Association, Paper Kite changed into a graceful long dress, sitting behind a screen to oversee, instead of standing at the door like ordinary maids or followers to welcome guests, only needing to appear at crucial moments.
Du Juan saw Shen Wang and was stunned for a moment, recognizing him before turning and smiling, "Paper... Shopkeeper, your master is here."
She almost instinctively called out the shopkeeper’s real name but quickly corrected herself to call her the shopkeeper.
This left her with mixed feelings; just a few days ago, they were all maids, and now the other had become a shopkeeper so quickly.
She felt quite unbalanced in her heart, feeling a bit down.
Paper Kite happily ran out from behind the screen, bouncing, wanting to hug Shen Wang. But halfway through, she remembered she was a shopkeeper now, needing to pay attention to her usual demeanor, hurriedly stopped, and approached Shen Wang somewhat awkwardly.
Shen Wang enjoyed seeing Paper Kite’s innocent and cute side, smiling unconsciously, "Can you leave for a while?"
Paper Kite nodded shyly, turned to give a few instructions, then gracefully moved towards Shen Wang, taking his arm, "You come with me."
Du Juan watched with envious eyes, wishing she could meet someone like that too.
Shen Wang and Paper Kite arrived at a private courtyard they specifically bought.
Entering the room, Shen Wang was sweaty from the intense running, saying, "I’ll take a shower first, to relax for a bit."
Paper Kite blushed, understanding Shen Wang’s intention, shyly said, "Husband, I’ll scrub your back for you."
"Then let’s do it together."
Entering the bathroom, after a few splashes of water, Paper Kite was quite enthusiastic, already undressing, revealing her exquisite figure.
Shen Wang’s women were not very voluptuous, petite and delicate, she hugged Shen Wang’s back, blushing, "Husband, Paper Kite missed you so much."
On the bed, Shen Wang took out a Storage Pouch, placing some Spirit Rice, fruits, talismans, and Spirit Stones into it, "Take these, don’t skimp on yourself."
The small white hand held Shen Wang, "Husband, you’ve already given me enough."
"Just take it; this Storage Pouch is yours from now on."
Shen Wang had just acquired three Storage Pouches, planning to give Jia’Er one, Paper Kite one, still leaving him with two extra, so there was no need to keep more.
"Husband, it’s too precious, and I might not even use it."
Paper Kite was moved, sighing, "Martial artists below Innate don’t have Divine Sense and can’t use this special Magical Artifact like a Storage Pouch."
"Then work hard to break through."
Shen Wang realized, taking out Treasure Rice and fruits, "Remember, when you reach Innate, we can have another hundred years together as a couple."
"Yes, I’ll definitely strive for it."
Paper Kite showed determination on her face. With such a husband, how could she bear to lag behind?
"Also, use these Spirit Stones to repay the guild for me, no need to owe interest."
Shen Wang took out a packet of Spirit Stones, getting up to get dressed.
Paper Kite was in a daze; these were three hundred Spirit Stones, yet her husband just gave them to her like that. This trust was worth ten thousand times more than the Spirit Stones.
She came back to her senses, gently said, "Husband, I bought you a new set of clothes; let me wash these for you."
Shen Wang put down his clothes, allowing Paper Kite to help him with the new ones, watching her carefully smooth out the wrinkles with her hands; he felt utterly happy.
He increasingly disagreed with those cultivation purists who didn’t seek partners. Yes, it might be easier alone, but they’d miss out on these joys.
With Paper Kite reluctantly watching, Shen Wang quietly left.
Spending about an hour with Paper Kite, Shen Wang returned home before dark and was very satisfied with the pace, realizing he could commute within a thousand-mile radius during the day.
Arriving home, Jia’Er saw Shen Wang’s new clothes and smiled, "Husband went to see Yuan’Er’s younger sister, right? Is she doing well?"
"Yes, she’s already become a shopkeeper."
Shen Wang smiled as he took out various items he purchased, handing a peach to Jia’Er, "Eat this quickly, it’s a good thing."
"Husband, you have to eat later too."
Jia’Er washed the peach and shared it with Shen Wang.
After finishing the peach, Shen Wang gave Jia’Er the Qi Nourishing Pill, asking her to take one each morning, then took a packet of herbs to the kitchen.
"Husband, let me do it."
Jia’Er couldn’t bear seeing Shen Wang doing such chores.
"You stand by and watch."
Shen Wang glared at Jia’Er, "You’ve served me for ten years; can’t I make you some nourishing soup?"
Jia’Er giggled, "Husband, I’m not even pregnant with a big belly yet."
"Whether you are or not, take a good rest and nurture it. Maybe we can have a genius."
Shen Wang snapped his fingers to ignite with the Fireball Technique, quickly heating the pot. Once the water boiled, he added a portion of the herbs, staying beside it to simmer.
Jia’Er watched Shen Wang busy himself with a smile, saying, "A thoughtful husband is truly a rare gem."
Her words weren’t exaggerated, as Shen Wang was a young master from a cultivation family, accustomed to luxury and privileged to use many cultivation resources growing up.
For such a person to willingly cook for a maid who was at most a concubine was quite rare, showing what a good man he was.
Shen Wang simply smiled without speaking. If he hadn’t experienced two lifetimes, he reckoned he would be like many men here, never entering the kitchen or doing chores.
"Yes, the master is too good; Liu Shan, you have to learn from him."
Hongping, putting away Treasure Rice, teased Liu Shan, who’d followed her.
Liu Shan could only scratch his head awkwardly, "Yes, Madam, you’re right; there’s so much the master is good at that I can learn from."