At this moment, as the Ice Phoenix carriage soared into the distance, on the back of a copper pillar, Izayoi, shackled by ankle chains, was carving the head of a mythical creature.

It had been so many years that Izayoi couldn't remember anymore.

Every day, repeating the same labor, had made her heart lose hope. She still remembered what happened before, but she couldn't remember how many years she had been carving here.

Izayoi didn't attempt to escape because the shackles on her feet completely sealed off her ability to cultivate. Even though she knew she had talent for cultivation in this magical realm, it was useless. She had no idea how to escape the Mengyan Kingdom.

Now, all she could do was continue to work diligently. Although it was tiring, at least she could maintain her chastity. If she tried to escape or didn't work properly and received punishment, she could suffer not only physical pain but also the risk of being sexually assaulted or even sold as a prostitute. Therefore, she carved very attentively and skillfully, and her skill was considered excellent among the slaves. As a result, she received the least beatings among the many slaves, no matter how many years passed. Now, she could only concentrate on her work and silently wait... Xu Chen, where are you...

At this time, on the Ice Phoenix carriage, Xu Chen and Qingyin were sitting together.

"Qingyin, sis..." Xu Chen hadn't slept since he arrived here, and his forehead rested on Qingyin's shoulder for a moment.

"Hm?" Qingyin replied gently.

"I'm sorry..." Xu Chen felt ashamed. It should have been his shoulder for Qingyin to lean on.

Qingyin smiled slightly and pulled Xu Chen over, pressing him against her leg. "If you're tired, just lie down like this."

"Huh???" Qingyin's hands pushed Xu Chen's face directly onto her thigh. Xu Chen could feel his earlobe lightly touching Qingyin's lower abdomen, and he could sense the warmth and slow rise and fall that came with her breathing. A captivating scent rushed into Xu Chen's nose... the scent of Qingyin's body. This scent always lingered in his mind no matter when. Qingyin's unique charm not only came from her appearance and temperament but also from the unique fragrance that could only be smelled when close to her.

"Qingyin, have you been bullied all these years?" Xu Chen asked.

Qingyin remained silent for a while and said, "You have to trust your Qingyin, right? If there's something, I know how to handle it."

Qingyin gently stroked Xu Chen's hair, then his neck... Xu Chen seemed to enjoy burying his face between Qingyin's thighs, murmuring to her, even though it made his voice unclear, it didn't matter.

"When will I be able to always have this carefree fragrance..." Xu Chen thought in his heart.

"Qingyin, what should we do next?"

"I will try to ask the Sage Xu Tuo for advice first. Perhaps he knows some clues about the Mengyan Kingdom." Qingyin replied.

"Well... that Xu Tuo, he never bullied you, right..."

"Huh? No... maybe." Qingyin's tone seemed uncertain, and after thinking for a moment, she said, "Xu Chen, do you not like me calling him 'Master'?"

"Of course... how could I be happy hearing you call another man 'Master'? Is he a man? How could I be happy!" Xu Chen turned over, using Qingyin's soft and elastic thigh as a pillow, and looked up at Qingyin from below. Even from this angle, Qingyin was flawlessly beautiful.

"Then, when we meet him, be mentally prepared," Qingyin said as she gently caressed Xu Chen's face, "You know, every powerful lord in this magical realm wants to conquer beautiful women like us and possess us... But, over the past few centuries, I have used various means to neither resist nor be submissive. I have never let them succeed! However, perhaps he, and even other male lords with higher status and stronger power than me, are also seeking to find my flaws and plot against me. So, when we return to the palace, there are some things I hope you can understand... Sometimes, sis has to put on a show, but I will firmly defend my bottom line!"

"What? This..." Xu Chen wanted to sit up but was gently pressed down on his thigh by Qingyin, as if this could ease Xu Chen's mood."Xu Chen, calm down for now. Sister has been in this magic realm for hundreds of years. It has been extremely difficult for me to protect myself. Although I have exceptional talent in cultivation, I have spent too much time practicing and cannot cleverly handle these powerhouses. If I were to confront them head-on, I would have... But don't worry! At least for now, sister has held her ground!" Qingyin said.

"I understand... Qingyin, I'm not angry with you. It's just that I arrived late and don't have the strength yet!"

Qingyin leaned in, pressing her chest against Xu Chen's face, and said tenderly, "You're really good... Xu Chen... I wish you were still a man..."

"I'm sorry... Sister..."

"Xu Chen, I'm still worried... about something."

"What is it?"

"Your situation, let's put aside my matters for now... I'm worried that when you arrive at the West Ancestral Hall, those lecherous people won't know that you used to be a boy, and they may have evil thoughts towards you! You were a boy before and never had experience handling these matters discreetly! If you forcibly resist but lack strength, you'll be even more susceptible to..."

"Hmph, what's the big deal! I'm still a man! Whatever happens, happens!"

"How can you say that! Do you know what that implies? With your current body, you could be easily violated!" Qingyin cautioned.

"Huh??" Xu Chen was stunned. "This, this... being a girl is too troublesome!"

"So you understand how difficult it is for sister?"

"Qingyin, I understand... I understand your pain. But then, what should I do?"

"Um... when we get to the West Ancestral Hall, you must listen to me in every situation. Without my permission, don't speak or take any action! Follow my instructions for everything, understood?" Qingyin said.

"Um, that's fine! But Qingyin, I want to change back sooner! I want... I want you..."

Qingyin blushed. "You little pervert, everything about sister is yours. Why are you in such a hurry? The transformation between genders is not that difficult, but as you mentioned, your body may be related to the entire origin. I doubt ordinary secret techniques would work! We'll have to slowly figure out a solution! Anyway, why are you in such a rush to change back to a man? Izayoi is currently being enslaved, and the future of the other sisters is uncertain! You're still thinking about those filthy things!" Qingyin pinched Xu Chen's little face.

"Alright, Qingyin, I admit I was wrong! Anyway, when we get there, just tell me what to do, and I'll do it!" Xu Chen said.