Spoiled by Eight Uncles (Lily)

"Aunt Lisa, stay strong!" Lilly reassured anxiously.

While Lilly wasn't entirely certain about the specific side effects of using the Passionate Top-Up Ointment, she knew her father had successfully managed the side effects through closed-door cultivation before. She pondered whether the same approach could alleviate the side effects this time.

Lisa didn't hide her emotions as most people would. She blurted out, "I'm experiencing a burning sensation in my stomach, and | feel the need to run six miles." Her idea of running six miles wasn't quite the same as Lilly's understanding. Anthony always likened it to feeling like running two miles, not causing fatigue at all. So, Lisa would insist, "Then, it must be like running six miles." Lilly took Lisa's words literally and suggested, "Aunt Lisa, why don't you go out and run six miles for real?" "Huh?" Lisa glanced outside, confused. "Run out here? Are you sure?" Lilly nodded confidently. "Yes! This area is safe, with no dangerous beasts around. It's the witch clan's territory." Lisa stood up and said, "Alright! But Anthony isn't here. How am | supposed to run?" Scratching her head, Lilly asked, "Aunt Lisa, do you want someone to accompany you?" She sensed that Lisa might be missing Anthony, considering him even while running. This realization tugged at her heart.

Lisa thought, Running with Anthony would count as wanting company, right? She nodded and said, "Yes!" Lilly set aside what she was holding and proposed, "In that case, I'll join you for a run!" Lisa looked stunned. Her mind took a moment to process, and then her face filled with horror. "No, Lilly, no! I can't run with you!" Lilly was puzzled by Lisa's reaction.

Meanwhile, Ivan glanced at the Passionate Top-Up Ointment. He contemplated Lilly's revelation about her parents beating her.

He was still trying to grasp the situation when Lisa mentioned feeling a burning sensation, expressing a desire to run six miles, and insisting on running with Anthony.

It wasn't until Lilly volunteered to run with Lisa, who appeared terrified, that he started to connect the dots. His ears turned red as he began to comprehend. Struggling to maintain composure, he spoke casually, "Aunt Lisa might not mean it that way." Lilly asked, "Then, what does she mean?" He found himself at a loss for words. Despite attempting to speak, a million thoughts swirled in his mind, leaving him unable to articulate a single word. "You... you should let her run on her own at this moment,” he stammered. "Right now, there's nothing we can do..." Lilly looked perplexed.

Lisa, equally confused, questioned, "How can | run on my own?" Ivan's mind buzzed, and he coughed, reminding himself to stay calm. He stated coldly, "This run is unlike your usual ones. Just go out, run around, and that's it." Lisa finally grasped the meaning behind his words. "Oh, | see," she responded.

In the witch clan village, everyone observed a woman wrapped in bandages sprinting frantically from one end to the other and then back again. As she raced, she hollered, "Yo ho ho!" "Yo ho ho!" The descendants of the witch clan exchanged puzzled glances, trying to make sense of the unexpected spectacle.

Lilly expressed her concern, "Is Aunt Lisa okay like this?" She noticed Lisa's bandages were soaked with blood.

Ivan reassured her, "It's fine." Lisa ran for what seemed like an eternity. While others returned covered in sweat, she came back with bloodstains. "I'm feeling much better, Lilly!" she exclaimed. Her stomach no longer burned, but her feet felt strangely light.

Lilly exchanged glances with Ivan.

Ivan, in turn, turned to the Elder.

The Elder raised an eyebrow inquisitively.

Ivan wondered if the Elder had any clue about what had happened.

Eventually, Lilly convinced Lisa to do closed-door cultivation.

Lisa sat cross-legged, following Lilly's taught mantra as she began her cultivation. However, cultivation was a new experience for her. In the Human Realm, she had always been on the move. As she continued engaging in various activities, her skills and power gradually grew.

As her blood dripped, an unseen mist-like substance rose from the wound. Unbeknownst to her, the exertion of running for dozens of miles, coupled with the rhythmic flow of her breath and the loss of blood, triggered the awakening of her innate witch bloodline. Hence, it activated the dormant witch power within her soul.

Reciting the mantra Lilly had given her, Lisa sensed a sudden change in her heart. It was the witch power, but oddly, it felt distinct from her previous experiences.

If the witch power she'd felt before was akin to a 70 or 80% alcohol content of fruit wine, the current sensation was more like a 50% or 60% concentration—strong and intoxicating.

Soon, Lisa entered an awakened state of cultivation.

Lilly ventured into the Nether again, and Fortune insisted on exploring different fondue spots. Tired of the usual free-range chicken, Lilly suggested switching to seafood. They set off in search of mantis shrimp.

Stinger found it puzzling.

After enjoying the seafood, Fortune expressed a craving for beef-like meat. Lilly then led them to the demonic beasts resembling giant leopards that they had previously defeated. The leaders of these beasts looked like beefy individuals.

The demonic beast tribe kept reassured that there would be no more incidents of their head being hit. They even got wind that the human cub had left, and it had been a while since they last saw him. Even the Moon Hugger crickets echoed the sentiment, saying he had gone back.

Relieved by this news, the demonic beast's leader assumed his position. With ambition and an imposing presence, he led a small group of beasts for hunting.

The wind gently blew as Lilly and Fortune concealed themselves in the Ruler of Hell's palace.

"See that?" Lilly pointed. "That's our beef. We need to choose the strongest one to eat. Its meat can help us level up." Fortune, armed with a big stick, asked, "Lilly, how do we Kill it?" Lucky, looking concerned, said, "This beast is strong. Even our Elder would steer clear of it. Should we abandon the idea?" Undeterred, Lilly insisted, "No, come with me. It's easy to catch; you'll see!" In an instant, she materialized behind the Beast King, causing him to feel a sudden chill at the back of his neck. He couldn't even utter a curse before his head was severed. The justification for his kingship was gone, and he was beheaded.