Shen Ziling waved a hand airily. "Accepting disciples requires fate and destiny. Meeting them is fate; their willingness to bow as disciples is destiny! I merely... stumbled upon two Holy Bodies through sheer karmic fortune."
The peak masters' eyelids twitched.
What nonsense. This was pure dumb luck!
Their envious gazes lingered on Chen Ye and Xiao Qingluan.
Why can't we get such disciples?!
———
Chen Ye handed the Yijin Xisui Pill to Xiao Qingluan. "This will aid your cultivation."
Xiao Qingluan stared at the pill, stunned.
Senior brother… fought in the Seven Sects Martial Competition for her.
Her chest warmed. He's sacrificed so much!
"Let's split it!" She cleaved the pill with her sword, offering half to Chen Ye.
Though reluctant, he accepted her stubborn generosity. "Alright."
———
That night.
Xiao Qingluan consumed her half, her cultivation surging to the 9th-level Spirit Spring—one step from Golden Core!
Meanwhile, Chen Ye—
[Ding! Xiao Qingluan took the Yijin Xisui Pill! Random reward: Banished Immortal's Aura!]
"Banished Immortal's Aura?"
A mirror revealed the change: His features hadn't altered, but his presence now radiated an ethereal, otherworldly grace—as if an immortal had descended to the mortal realm.
Combined with his Pure Yang Holy Body…
"Damn. I'll be hunted as a male succubus at this rate." He sighed. "Wanted to rely on skill, but my face won't let me."
———
Dawn.
Xiao Qingluan practiced sword forms in the yard when Chen Ye emerged, drowsy, his white robes disheveled.
Her breath hitched.
His lazy, immortal-like demeanor annihilated all mortal comparisons.
If only I were older… She flushed, imagining pushing him onto the bed.
[Ding! Xiao Qingluan's favorability +2]
Chen Ye yawned, ruffling her hair. "Diligent as always."
———
Breakfast Interrupted.
As they sat down to noodles, Shen Ziling's voice echoed:
"Xiao Ye… Your master's starving."
Chen Ye handed his bowl to Xiao Qingluan. "Eat first. I'll deliver this to Master."
Xiao Qingluan pouted. Damn master, stealing brother's food!
"I'll cook for you later!" She vowed, mentally replaying his cooking steps.
———
The Cave.
Shen Ziling lounged on her bed, robes hiked to reveal jade-white thighs.
"Leave the noodles. I need to inspect you."
Chen Ye stripped his shirt mechanically. Third time. Zero shame left.
Shen Ziling licked her lips. That aura… Where'd it come from?!