My Xianxia Harem Life

Bianca moved swiftly, packing her bags with precision. The storage ring, an invaluable tool for any cultivator on the go, made the task effortless.

She glanced at the setting sun as she sealed her bags and prepared to leave. The next day, she arrived at the Thousand Stars Summit, her heart racing in anticipation.

She had been here before, but it felt different now—she was Riley's first disciple. Her chest swelled with pride as she was introduced to the people of the summit.

The first impression was nothing short of overwhelming. She had heard rumors about Riley's inner circle, but seeing it firsthand was something else.

The women in his life were extraordinary, and the sight of them made her feel small in comparison. Just Leia Frost, with her icy beauty and sharp, commanding presence, was enough to make any cultivator question their worth.

Then there was Eve Shaper, whose elegance and quiet power made Bianca feel like a mere novice.

These were women of exceptional skill and beauty, yet they all seemed so comfortable with Riley, as if they belonged. Bianca found herself standing out in their shadow.

Then there were Katherine and Veronica, who seemed like larger-than-life powerhouses.

The spiritual pressure they inadvertently exuded was so overwhelming that merely being near them caused a sharp, stinging sensation.

Still, Bianca refused to let her insecurities show. She was Riley's first disciple, and that meant something. She straightened her posture, her resolve firm.

Riley had chosen her for this honor, and she would live up to it. When Riley introduced her to the others, he did so with an unmistakable warmth.

"Everyone, meet Bianca Forest, my first-ever disciple. Treat her well, okay? No bullying," Riley said with a playful grin.

His words filled her with a warmth she had never expected. The others greeted her with curiosity, each one eager to learn more about the newest member of Riley's circle.

Bianca did her best to answer their questions confidently, though she was acutely aware of how each woman seemed to carry a weight of experience far beyond her own.

She was caught off guard when Ruby, the mortal maid of Ross, asked her the most questions.

Ruby's presence was unassuming, and yet, the way she spoke to Bianca carried a quiet confidence that Bianca hadn't expected from someone of her station.

It was clear that Ruby was not as simple as she appeared. Still, when Bianca realized that Ruby was only a maid to Ross, she felt a slight comfort—at least she didn't occupy the lowest station in this place.

But still, the overwhelming strength and power of the women around her made her feel like a small fish in a vast ocean.

The conversation shifted when Riley introduced Eve Shaper as "just a bedwarmer."

Bianca froze, unable to believe her ears. She glanced around, certain that she had misunderstood, but everyone seemed unfazed.

Her gaze locked onto Eve, who stood with an air of quiet dignity, as if such words meant little to her. Bianca's curiosity burned within her, and she had to ask.

"Are you really just a bedwarmer to Master Riley, Daoist Bright Moon?" Bianca asked, her voice filled with disbelief.

Eve's response was soft but direct.

"Yes, it's the truth," she said with a calm nod. Her gaze never wavered, and her words were delivered with a level of honesty that left Bianca speechless.

"But…" Bianca began, her mind racing with questions. She wanted to ask why Eve had accepted such a position, but her lips faltered before she could speak.

She knew better than to pry into something so delicate—especially with a cultivator as powerful as Eve. It wasn't her place to question.

Eve seemed to sense her hesitation.

"It's okay," she said, offering Bianca a kind smile.

"I gain more here than I could ever from training. I learn things in this place that books and masters could never teach me." She paused, then continued in a lighter tone, "In the future, you can just call me Eve. Since you're a disciple of Young Master Riley, please don't be so formal with me."

Eve's words were simple, yet they carried an air of warmth and understanding. She didn't seem to mind her position, which confused Bianca even more.

The complexity of the relationships here was something Bianca had yet to fully comprehend. As Eve turned and walked away, Bianca remained rooted in place, her thoughts swirling.

Eve, the quiet and elegant cultivator who seemed to have a strange contentment in her role, had left her with more questions than answers.

Bianca couldn't help but feel a sense of awe and curiosity toward her.

As Eve walked further into the distance, Bianca's mind wandered to Ruby, the mortal who had asked so many questions.

"If only she knew that I'm not the biggest monster here," Eve mused inwardly, her smile growing wider. "Ruby holds the true power in this place. She's shrouded in mystery. Riley has truly surrounded himself with the most extraordinary people."

Eve's thoughts lingered on Ruby, a simple maid who, despite her station, seemed to carry more weight than anyone else in the room.

To Bianca, it seemed that Riley's inner circle was a collection of individuals who, though seemingly disparate in their roles, were each extraordinary in their own right.

The complexities of their relationships, their powers, and their positions were things Bianca could only begin to grasp.

But one thing was clear—Riley's life was becoming far more complicated than she had first imagined.

***

One week later, they all boarded a flying boat bound for a mortal empire. Most of them viewed the trip as a waste of time, but not Riley.

Despite having the memories of ancient monsters who had lived for thousands of years, he had yet to witness the harsh realities of this world with his own eyes.

He was certain that this journey would open his eyes to a reality he hadn't fully comprehended—and he was bracing himself for the shock.