Chapter 118: Damn, I'm Surrounded by Beautiful Women…
Before long, Zhang Lexuan was busy in the kitchen.
Every time she turned slightly, Ye Chen's eyes followed with appreciation.
He sat there watching her, utterly content.
The cozy room filled with the aroma of home-cooked food. Warm golden light from the lamps spilled across the simple dinner table.
Barefoot, Zhang Lexuan stepped lightly across the wooden floor, carefully carrying the last dish to the table.
"Come, Xiao Chen, try your sister's cooking. Just a few simple home dishes—no complaining~"
She smiled as she leaned forward to set the plate down.
The loose neckline of her slip gaped slightly at the movement, revealing a glimpse of smooth snow-white skin.
Ye Chen's gaze was unintentionally drawn to it.
He'd already "tasted" the view during the hot spring, but he couldn't stop himself from looking again.
The meal was simple—two sets of chopsticks and bowls, radiating warmth and domesticity.
Ye Chen couldn't wait any longer. He sat down beside her, close enough to touch.
"Sister's cooking must be delicious. I could never complain!"
As he spoke, his arm naturally slipped around her slender waist.
Through the thin fabric of her nightgown, he could feel her warmth and soft curves.
Zhang Lexuan froze slightly at the sudden closeness, a light blush blooming on her cheeks.
Still, when she glanced sideways, her gaze was full of fondness. She tapped his hand lightly and said softly, "Sweet talker. Let go now, and eat properly."
Her tone was reprimanding only in words—her voice was feather-light, indulgent rather than scolding.
"Mhm~"
Ye Chen didn't push his luck. He simply stayed close, savoring the warmth of her presence as he picked up his chopsticks.
The first bite was a sweet and sour rib.
"Mmm! Sister, this is so good!" he exclaimed, savoring the perfect balance of tangy and sweet, the meat tender to the bone.
Having burned through plenty of energy recently, he was starving—and the meal tasted heavenly.
"Then eat more~"
Watching him devour her dishes like an eager child, Zhang Lexuan smiled gently, her eyes glowing with tenderness.
She didn't rush to eat herself. Instead, she took up the ladle and filled a small bowl of bamboo fungus chicken soup, blowing softly on it before setting it before him. "Careful, it's hot."
Ye Chen took a sip. The rich broth slid down his throat, warming him from the inside out.
"It's amazing… Sister, you should eat too."
He picked out a tender piece of fish, skillfully removed the bones, and offered it to her lips.
Zhang Lexuan blinked at the gesture, slightly startled. Her heart skipped a beat, but warmth filled her chest.
She didn't refuse. Leaning forward, she parted her lips gently and accepted the bite.
Her lips brushed faintly against his chopsticks, and she didn't mind sharing them with him at all.
The table was small—the distance between them, closer still.
Ye Chen, seated at her left, occasionally let his left hand rest against her soft, pale thigh.
Zhang Lexuan shot him a helpless glance, but said nothing.
The two of them quietly enjoyed their time together.
No grand declarations. No rehearsed flirtation.
Each shared glance, each motion of serving food, each accidental touch carried unspoken intimacy—the aftermath of the hot spring resonating between them.
She was the doting older sister, he the pampered younger brother.
Ye Chen couldn't help thinking—it really felt like he was living inside a game called "Crap, I'm Surrounded by Gorgeous Women."
Who on earth could resist this?
...
After dinner, Zhang Lexuan arranged a clean guest room for him.
Ye Chen originally wanted to share her bed, but she refused firmly.
Too much had already happened in one day, and though she spoiled him endlessly, she still maintained boundaries.
She wasn't ready for things to go too far… not yet.
Of course, had Ye Chen begged a little or acted pitiful, she probably would have relented.
But he knew better than to push. Giving her space to breathe would only help their relationship deepen.
So, instead of disappointment, he obediently went to the guest room and slept soundly.
...
The next day, he didn't wake until noon.
Zhang Lexuan, naturally disciplined, had woken early and left long ago. Her duties were many—lectures, student management, scheduling, missions—all falling to her shoulders.
Ye Chen understood perfectly.
For her to spend so much time with him yesterday was already more than enough.
"I'll definitely repay her kindness someday," he promised silently.
Then, as usual, he activated the daily sign-in.
[Sign-in successful. Reward: Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Essence × 100,000g]
"Oh? Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Essence—not bad!"
Ye Chen grinned. Two hundred kilograms in total—but though heavy, it compressed into a lump barely the size of a human head due to its incredible density.
This substance was a treasure of near-immortal grade for anyone—or anything—with extreme-ice attributes.
However, it evaporated easily. Ye Chen quickly sealed away a small portion using his spatial storage abilities.
A shard about the size of a crystal pebble appeared in his palm, glimmering pale blue and radiating biting cold.
Instantly, the temperature in the room dropped several degrees.
Feeling the chill, Ye Chen's soul power automatically began circulating, drawing energy from the essence.
Within moments, the shard melted completely, absorbed into his system.
The boost was noticeable—but modest, roughly three to four times stronger than a single soul-boosting pill.
Progress slowed significantly after reaching Soul King. For him, external resources like this barely nudged his growth anymore.
He recalled how Huo Yuhao had once absorbed vast quantities of Profound Ice Essence, rising from level 72 to 75. Ye Chen's two hundred kilograms wouldn't even grant him half that.
"Forget it. Better to save it for later."
He decided against consuming the rest, knowing it had far greater potential uses.
When sealed into a soul tool, the essence could serve as a slow-release energy source—its extreme cold perfect for suppressing Ma Xiaotao's demonic flames when he wasn't around.
Like a medicine with timed release, it could continuously regulate her inner heat.
Besides, it would make an incredible gift. Even giving some to Ling Luochen could help purify her ice soul energy.
It was also invaluable for crafting advanced soul tools—inscribing core arrays in low-temperature environments. While Ye Chen's ice affinity was extreme, he hadn't yet matured enough to produce such deep cold himself.
With this material, he could achieve that precision effortlessly.
Such treasures were far too versatile to waste on simple cultivation.
He also remembered that the Earth Dragon Sect possessed an Ice Cavern filled with tons of Profound Ice Essence.
One day, when he had the chance, he'd definitely go there.
Opening the Heaven and Earth Infinite Eye, Ye Chen glanced over the inner courtyard.
Students were busy as usual—training, dueling, studying, or running tasks.
After thinking for a moment, Ye Chen dressed neatly and vanished in an instant teleport—his destination: the Soul Tool Department.
(END CHAPTER)
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