My Xianxia Harem Life

The silence of the night was soothing, but there was an odd sense of isolation that came with it.

He was a figure who drew attention without asking for it, yet no one ever seemed to truly want to engage with him.

That was, until a voice—soft, melodic, and unmistakably feminine—cut through the quiet night air.

"Riley Mason."

The sound of his name carried through the air like a song.

It was a voice that seemed to draw the very stars closer, as if the night itself paused to listen.

Riley’s heart skipped a beat, and he turned instinctively toward the source of the voice.

In the shadows, he saw her.

She was cloaked in darkness, her silhouette barely visible against the night, but her eyes—those piercing blue eyes—shone brightly like twin orbs of light.

They stood out against the surrounding darkness, captivating and enchanting.

For a brief moment, everything around him seemed to fade, and all that remained was the glow of her eyes.

At that moment, Riley experienced a tingling sensation in his temple, as if a sudden jolt of energy or awareness had surged through him, stirring a deep curiosity about the mysterious woman’s identity.

Before he could even take a step toward her, another familiar voice—one he had come to adore and cherish—called out in the distance.

Ding!

"Congratulations, host! You have successfully suffered your first mental attack. Please select one of the three available rewards."

1. Soul Devouring Technique - a forbidden, god-tier martial art that allows its wielder to consume the souls of others, absorbing their essence, memories, and even their cultivation potential. With each soul devoured, the practitioner gains immense power, growing exponentially stronger. Unlike conventional soul manipulation techniques, this one doesn’t just break down the soul but assimilates it into the user’s own being, making them virtually unstoppable as they grow closer to godhood with each victim they consume. The technique is rumored to have been created by a forgotten deity who sought to become the most powerful being in existence, using the souls of countless beings to fuel their transcendence.

2. Mind Palace Master - a godlike technique that allows the practitioner to create and control a vast mental realm where they can dominate the thoughts, memories, and will of any being, including immortals and gods. The user can manipulate, possess, and alter minds, shaping reality within their domain. In addition to controlling others, the practitioner is completely immune to all forms of mind control, manipulation, or intrusion, ensuring their will remains unchallenged.

3. Unholy Book of Curses - an ancient, forbidden tome that holds the deepest, darkest knowledge of curse techniques. The book itself is said to be forged from the shadows of the first cursed being to ever walk the world, and its pages are inscribed with blood and cursed ink. This book is not just a source of power—it’s a conduit to the very essence of malevolent forces, granting its reader the ability to curse anyone, even gods and immortals, with unimaginable consequences.

"I see. So this woman is a hired killer," Riley thought, sensing an odd compulsion to move closer.

A xianxia assassin, no less. Unfortunately for her, she had crossed paths with Riley, and that was a mistake she would soon regret.

"System, give me reward number 2!" Riley commanded, his voice firm.

He quickly skimmed the details of the reward, his mind already calculating the most advantageous course of action.

While he wasn’t truly under the woman’s influence—only experiencing a faint, nagging sensation in his head—it was better to completely neutralize any risk.

Being targeted by such manipulative tactics as seduction and mind control was something Riley would no longer tolerate.

He needed full immunity, not just against this particular assassin, but against any threat that sought to twist his will.

"Affirmative, host!" the system responded.

In the next instant, Riley felt a sharp, splitting pain in his head, as though his very mind were being torn apart and reassembled.

His memories scattered in a whirlwind before coming together once more, and he found himself with complete clarity.

Every action, every detail from both his past life and his current existence as Riley Mason in this xianxia world flooded his mind.

It was as if he could now recall everything in absolute detail, sharper and clearer than ever before.

More than that, he realized he had gained complete mastery of the Mind Palace Mastery technique.

His mental realm was now under his absolute control, a divine fortress protecting him from any external influence or manipulation.

His mind was no longer vulnerable.

"Now, let’s see how this works." Riley’s eyes locked onto the cloaked woman, his focus intensifying as he honed in on her thoughts.

He reached out with his mental prowess, tapping into her consciousness, and began unraveling the fabric of her mind.

He felt the presence of her memories like threads stretching and weaving through her psyche, and with a simple mental command, he started pulling them into his own.

As he did, Riley felt an uncanny sensation—an alien presence attempting to invade his mind.

But he was in control, effortlessly compartmentalizing the woman’s memories into a separate part of his brain.

He watched them unfold, each memory playing out before him as if they were his own experiences.

He felt the emotions she had felt, the actions she had taken, the lives she had led.

Every decision, every encounter, became vivid and tangible, filling his mind with an overwhelming flood of information.

If he had been a lesser man, the sheer magnitude of this mental assault would have fractured his psyche.

The memories could have easily mingled with his own, causing him to lose track of his identity or, worse yet, become consumed by the chaos of foreign lives flooding his consciousness.

The weight of the experiences might have crushed him, but Riley remained calm, his mental defenses stronger than any force he had ever encountered.

His mind expanded and adapted, absorbing the information without losing his sense of self.

"Aha! She was hired by the Prince Clan to abduct me. Tsk tsk... looks like I’ll have to deal with that evil clan tonight." Riley nodded thoughtfully to himself.

His expression hardened as he formulated a plan. With a swift mental command, he sent the cloaked assassin back to where she came from, erasing any trace of her presence.

This assassin business had no place in his world, especially not after they had dared to target him.

Tonight, he would also make sure the Prince Clan paid the price for their folly.