National Master Mansion.

As night fell, the temperature dropped rapidly, and the cold wind howled.

At this moment, in the quiet corridor, Jiang Ning and Ji Mingyue walked side by side.

"How did it suddenly come to this?" Ji Mingyue’s tone was somewhat mournful.

Jiang Ning couldn’t help but smile faintly: "There’s no need to worry."

"How can I not worry?" Ji Mingyue shook her head and then said, "I watched with my own eyes as my father’s body slowly withered away to nothing."

As she spoke, Ji Mingyue suddenly stopped in her tracks and looked at Jiang Ning.

Noticing Ji Mingyue’s actions, Jiang Ning also stopped and looked at her.

"While your body is still healthy, I want to have a child with you, to leave you descendants."

Hearing this, Jiang Ning looked at Ji Mingyue with a bitter smile.

"What made you suddenly have this idea?"

"Among the three unfilial acts, having no descendants is the greatest!" Ji Mingyue said.

"That’s not what that means!" Jiang Ning shook his head.

"That doesn’t matter!" Ji Mingyue also shook her head firmly, then said, "I just know I need to leave something of you behind. I want someone to visit your grave even after ten, a hundred years."

As she spoke, large tears rolled down from Ji Mingyue’s eyes.

"Silly girl!" Looking at the tearful Ji Mingyue, Jiang Ning revealed a tender smile and wiped away her tears.

He continued, "I’m still alive and well! I’m tough; I’m not going to die so easily!"

"And...," Jiang Ning added, "Don’t think about having a child! At the point I’ve reached, it’s not so easy to conceive. But don’t worry, I’ll definitely live well. I won’t let you become a widow."

"You don’t need to comfort me!" Ji Mingyue looked up, stubbornly at Jiang Ning: "I have a treasure that can help me quickly conceive your child."

Hearing this, Jiang Ning gave a wry smile.

Then he said, "There’s really no need. I’m actually fooling everyone. If you don’t believe me, look!"

As he finished speaking, a faint change occurred within Jiang Ning’s body, and his originally unprotected aura subtly shifted.

His body formed its own domain, isolating from the outside world.

In an instant, Ji Mingyue sensed the change in Jiang Ning’s aura.

Looking at Jiang Ning who was so close, she felt as if he was far away, as if separated by a world.

"First-grade... Hunyuan!" Her gaze focused.

Jiang Ning smiled and nodded, "Now you’re reassured, right? My body forms its own domain, capable of blocking most of the curse power, yet I remain unprotected. With your cleverness, you should understand why I’m doing this."

"You did this on purpose?" Ji Mingyue asked.

"Of course!" Jiang Ning smiled and nodded.

"Why?" She asked again, looking at Jiang Ning.

"Of course, to create an illusion." Jiang Ning smiled and then said, "Now, you should be assured! If I wasn’t confident, how could I let the curse power erode my body?"

Seeing Ji Mingyue’s still worried expression, he reached out to smooth her furrowed brow.

"It’s alright! No need to worry anymore!"

She looked at Jiang Ning again, and after their eyes met, she slowly nodded.

Then she added, "I’ll tentatively believe you for now! But when your body can’t take it anymore, you must let me know! Even if you leave, I will leave a descendant for you."

"Alright!" Looking at the stubborn Ji Mingyue, Jiang Ning couldn’t help but smile.

Then, he led Ji Mingyue back.

...

A moment later.

At the entrance of the National Master Mansion.

"Residence Master, Martial King. Take care!" Jiang Ning cupped his hands in salute.

"Rest well these days." Xiao Wuque advised.

"I will!" Jiang Ning nodded.

Then, Xiao Wuque and the Martial King took their leave first.

"Eighth Prince!" Jiang Ning cupped his hands.

"In these final days, don’t leave any regrets, and don’t let Shiqi have any regrets either!" Ji Minghao implied.

"Your Highness’s kindness is appreciated!" Jiang Ning said.

Ji Minghao’s face was calm, without any expression: "I have little to ask for, the only person I care about in this life is Shiqi. I hope you understand this."

After saying this, he took Ji Mingyue and turned to leave.

The two quickly boarded the carriage.

As the corner of the carriage curtain was lifted, Ji Mingyue’s pretty face appeared.

She extended her right hand, waved to Jiang Ning, and then the carriage slowly started and left.

At this moment, Jiang Ning was reflecting on Ji Minghao’s words and actions while watching the carriage depart.

When the carriage disappeared at the end of the distant street, he finally withdrew his gaze.

"He is a pure person; I might have misjudged him before!" He murmured softly, then turned back to the house.

...

After returning to his courtyard.

Jiang Ning sat alone in the courtyard.

At this moment, a small universe rose within him, forming its own domain, instantly isolating the majority of the curse power’s erosion.

He closed his eyes, examining himself inside and out.

Suddenly, he saw the cold, obscure energy at his heart, still insidiously eroding his organs.

Meanwhile, the Vitality Pill within him continued to release an abundant vitality.

The vitality naturally flowed into his heart, repairing the parts eroded by the curse power, allowing his body to heal itself.

Under this force, the curse power’s erosion not only failed to progress, but the previously eroded areas were also self-healing and self-repairing.

"Such strong medicinal effects. No wonder the Changning Emperor managed to hold on against the unstoppable Curse Killing Skill for so long!"

Watching the dynamics within his body, he was filled with amazement.

Then, he began transporting qi and blood.

Rumble—

A roar echoed within, all movements locked within his small universe.