The war concluded, and Xiao Mo returned to the Immortal-Demon Small Town once more.
Night had fallen, and it was time to rest before summoning the next day's troop types in the morning.
Xiao Mo now possessed three fragments of the Kingdom Heart. To synthesize a complete Kingdom Heart, seven more were needed.
Despite his inner excitement, Xiao Mo felt a pang of worry.
Seven more fragments were still missing, and the Dragon Clan was the last remaining Kingdom-level power in the Endless Abyss region.
If he were lucky enough to acquire six or seven Kingdom Heart fragments from the Dragon Clan, that would be ideal. However, if not, he would be unable to establish a Kingdom of his own without a Kingdom Heart.
In such a scenario, even if he managed to establish a Kingdom, its defenses would be significantly weaker, and it would neither be recognized nor accepted by the world, lacking any diplomatic rights.
Of course, Xiao Mo was merely contemplating this. Even without a Kingdom Heart, it wouldn't be a complete disaster, as he still held an Empire Heart.
His current concern was whether the Empire Heart could be directly utilized during the establishment of a Kingdom-level power.
All these questions would have to wait until the Kingdom-level power was established.
"My Lord, has the war with the Elven Kingdom concluded?"
As Xiao Mo was lost in thought, Mu Ya approached him and inquired softly.
Xiao Mo nodded, offering Mu Ya a gentle smile. "It has. The Elven Kingdom has submitted, and Queen Lofi has surrendered!"
Upon hearing Xiao Mo's words, Mu Ya paused for a moment, then broke into a joyful laugh.
"Our Lord is truly charismatic! Lofi is notoriously stubborn, and only our Lord could have subdued her!"
Xiao Mo simply smiled, not dwelling on the matter.
He then shifted the conversation to Xian Qing'er. "Xian Qing'er has also been promoted to the Saint rank. This means the Immortal-Demon Small Town now has two Saint-rank individuals in its army!"
"If nothing unexpected occurs, those at the peak of the Monarch rank should all successfully ascend to the Saint rank during the conquest of the Dragon Clan!"
As Xiao Mo spoke, a hint of excitement involuntarily flickered across his face, and Mu Ya shared in his delight.
"Congratulations, my Lord! Our territory's strength will once again see a significant increase!"
Mu Ya's face was radiant with joy, causing Xiao Mo to feel a touch of distraction. He quickly averted his gaze and nodded awkwardly.
After the war with the Dragon Clan concluded, the Immortal-Demon Small Town would likely gain several more Saint-rank powerhouses. With multiple Saints, the town's strength would reach an entirely new level.
Beyond the Saint rank lay the God rank. Upon reaching the God rank and condensing their own divinity, individuals would become true gods.
At that point, even if the Immortal-Demon Small Town's army directly attacked certain Imperial forces in the central region, they would not be intimidated.
The foremost target would undoubtedly be the Human Holy Empire, as it was the closest Imperial power to the Endless Abyss region.
Similarly, if Imperial forces from the central region were to launch an invasion of territorial powers, the Holy Empire would be the first to target the Immortal-Demon Small Town, due to their proximity.
Therefore, for the Immortal-Demon Small Town, it was imperative to rapidly enhance its strength day by day, as no one knew when the passages to the central region might suddenly open.
Although the Imperial forces in the central region had shown no signs of activity thus far, no one could guarantee this status quo would persist indefinitely.
However, for the Immortal-Demon Small Town, the later this war arrived, the better, until they were capable of confronting Imperial forces head-on.
As night deepened, Mu Ya invited Xiao Mo to the dining table.
Upon seeing the table laden with exquisite dishes, Xiao Mo's mind struggled to comprehend.
He looked at Mu Ya in astonishment, swallowing hard, and asked, "Did you make all of this?"
Mu Ya smiled and nodded, her eyes filled with anticipation. She said to Xiao Mo, "My Lord, please try them and tell me what you think of my cooking?"
Hearing this, Xiao Mo smiled and sat down, picking up his chopsticks and taking a bite of a few dishes.
The moment the food touched his tongue, Xiao Mo's eyes lit up. He couldn't help but quickly try a bit of each of the other dishes.
"Mmm! Delicious! I had no idea you were such a skilled cook!"
Xiao Mo nodded repeatedly, speaking with a mouth full of food.
A look of excited joy spread across Mu Ya's face. She also sat down beside Xiao Mo, serving him food and saying, "If you like it, I can cook for you every day!"
Hearing this, Xiao Mo nodded with satisfaction and reached out to embrace Mu Ya's slender waist.
He had underestimated this young woman previously, always thinking of her as a fierce warrior. Now, it seemed she possessed great potential as a nurturing wife and mother.
With this thought, Xiao Mo's heart surged with excitement, and his eating pace quickened.
It had to be said that Mu Ya, as the creator of the Natural Woodfolk tribe and having lived in this world for over a thousand years, was indeed skilled in many areas.
The meals prepared by Mu Ya were far more delicious than the roasted meat, dried provisions, and wild fruits and honey that Xiao Mo had been eating daily.
After the meal, although Xiao Mo felt stuffed, his palate still lingered with the exquisite flavors.
"Mu Ya, from now on, my meals will be your responsibility. Also, you can teach Xian Qing'er and the others these skills!"
Xiao Mo let out an unceremonious burp and said to Mu Ya.
Mu Ya nodded, a blush rising on her cheeks. She nodded softly and uttered an "Mm."
Seeing this, Xiao Mo chuckled and tightened his arm around Mu Ya.
At this moment, Mu Ya was still clad in a semi-transparent green gauze, her fair skin faintly visible, shrouded in a hazy mist.
Especially her soft curves in the front, which made Xiao Mo feel dizzy.
To be honest, when Xiao Mo had been too busy to consider such matters, he hadn't thought much of it.
However, after experiencing the pleasures of intimacy, he had come to realize that such things could be addictive. The ancients had not lied to him!
Mu Ya's gaze met Xiao Mo's intensely amorous eyes, and she instantly felt a rush of heat and a racing heart. She instinctively buried her head against her chest, her heart pounding faster and faster.
Seeing Mu Ya's demeanor, a mischievous smile played on Xiao Mo's lips. He reached out, lifting Mu Ya's chin and gazing deeply into her somewhat evasive eyes.
The next moment, his large hands roamed over Mu Ya's body, and his mouth covered her cherry-red lips.
"Mmm..."
With Mu Ya's shy moan, Xiao Mo's blood instantly boiled. With a swift movement, he scooped Mu Ya into his arms and vanished, leaving behind only a fading afterimage.
Soon, in the bedroom, unspeakable sounds began to emanate.
Tonight was destined to be another beautiful night of warm spring breezes...