Chapter 153: Ye Chen: Don't Talk, Open Your Mouth—Eat~!
The next morning.
The two of them woke up early.
Zhang Lexuan quietly got dressed, her face still tinted with a faint blush.
Even though Ye Chen hadn't done anything overly intimate, he still liked to hold her while sleeping… and for some reason, he always liked having something in his mouth while he slept.
By now, she had long since gotten used to it and didn't feel embarrassed anymore.
"Sis, let's go."
Seeing Zhang Lexuan ready, Ye Chen grabbed her hand and they headed toward the outskirts of the Extreme North.
Once they left that frozen land, Ye Chen summoned his fighter plane.
The hatch opened, and Zhang Lexuan, familiar with the controls, climbed in smoothly.
Ye Chen, as usual, sat on her lap.
Then, the aircraft soared into the sky.
...
Zhang Lexuan's flying speed this time was especially fast.
In just two hours, they were back in Shrek Academy's inner courtyard.
"Sis, you must be tired. How about soaking in the hot spring to relax?" Ye Chen suggested cheerfully.
He still vividly remembered that hot spring of hers—it always made him feel relaxed and refreshed every time they went.
"You mean you want to relax," Zhang Lexuan said, rolling her eyes at him.
"How is that possible? Sis, you need to relax too~" Ye Chen blinked innocently.
"Don't say it!"
Zhang Lexuan instantly blushed, remembering certain images from before, and pounced on him in embarrassment.
The two of them teased and played all the way to the familiar hot spring.
...
A few hours later.
Zhang Lexuan lay sprawled at the edge of the spring, her snow‑white back exposed, her body limp and exhausted.
Ye Chen sat behind her, rubbing essential oil on her back, massaging her gently.
"Sis, you're amazing~"
He said with a grin, looking deeply satisfied.
Zhang Lexuan had truly exceeded his expectations—her cooperation, her reactions, everything was perfect.
"...How do I compare to Ma Xiaotao?" Zhang Lexuan suddenly asked.
Ye Chen froze.
That question hit him like a spear; he broke into a cold sweat immediately.
He hadn't hidden his relationship with Ma Xiaotao—Zhang Lexuan knowing wasn't surprising—but he hadn't expected this timing for the question.
"Pfft~"
Zhang Lexuan turned her head, saw his stiff expression, and burst into laughter.
"All right, all right. Anyone with eyes can see what's between you and Xiaotao. If I minded that, I wouldn't be here with you," she said, rolling her eyes.
She had known long ago but hadn't let it affect their relationship.
Coming from a noble family, she was used to the idea that the higher one's status, the more complicated one's relationships became.
And honestly, given Ye Chen's capabilities, she half‑suspected he'd come to her because maybe Ma Xiaotao… wasn't enough.
Ye Chen sighed in relief. His worries had been unnecessary.
Zhang Lexuan was still the same gentle, understanding big sister—the kind who never made a scene and always spoiled him.
Beibei really was an idiot. What kind of fool lets a woman like her slip away and ends up single for life?
"Ahem, Sis, you're the best. Way better than Xiaotao~" Ye Chen said without hesitation.
Truthfully, both Zhang Lexuan and Ma Xiaotao had their own charms, but when he was with one, she was always the best at that moment.
"Hmmph, I don't believe you. I bet you said the same thing to Xiaotao," Zhang Lexuan muttered with a pout.
She knew Ye Chen's glib tongue too well to take him seriously.
"It's true! If you don't believe me, then…" Ye Chen slid closer with a grin.
"Wait—wait! I believe you, okay? I believe you!" Zhang Lexuan exclaimed, startled.
Ye Chen really was a monster—she couldn't handle any more of his 'proof.'
"Haha~"
Ye Chen laughed out loud, kissed her cheek, and looked extremely pleased.
...
After resting for a bit, they started cultivating together.
Ye Chen sat cross‑legged in the hot spring, and Zhang Lexuan sat nestled in his arms.
Their soul power quickly synchronized, and Ye Chen activated "Resonance."
Massive streams of spiritual energy formed a vortex around them, continuously pouring into their bodies.
...
An hour later, Ye Chen left Zhang Lexuan's courtyard with a satisfied smile.
Instead of visiting Ma Xiaotao this time, he teleported straight to Shrek City.
He bought some snacks, fruit, and milk before heading to the Tang Sect headquarters.
The Tang Sect compound was large, cleaned every three days by hired workers, and usually empty except during cleaning.
Tang Ya and the others still attended classes most of the time and rarely stayed there.
Once inside, Ye Chen went directly to the kitchen and began preparing something. A faint icy mist filled the air.
Soon, he had a large bowl of ice cream ready.
He tasted it himself—deliciously cold and perfectly sweet.
Then, with a thought, he summoned the Ice Emperor.
"Unbelievable! You promised to let me out regularly! Why was I locked away for so long?!"
The Ice Emperor appeared, hands on her hips, glaring up at him furiously.
With her petite height, Ye Chen half‑expected her to jump up and kick his knees.
"Ahem… I've been at the Academy lately. There are level‑99 Extreme Douluo there—I just didn't want you to get discovered," Ye Chen said, shrugging innocently.
"You—"
Before she could finish, Ye Chen quickly shoved the freshly made ice cream into her mouth.
"Don't talk. Open your mouth."
"Mmmph—mmmph…"
The Ice Emperor glared at him angrily at first, but once the taste hit her tongue, her mind went blank.
The perfect sweetness and chill completely overwhelmed her senses.
"Slurp… What is this? It's so good!!"
She took another bite, eyes widening in delight. Her face softened, lips curling into a blissful smile.
"This is human food. You couldn't taste anything like this back in the Extreme North," Ye Chen said, grinning.
Seeing how well the treats worked, he handed her another bag of snacks.
"Hmph… crunch crunch… Fine, seeing as you brought food… munch munch… I'll forgive you… this time… chew chew chew…"
Holding ice cream in one hand and snacks in the other, the Ice Emperor munched away happily, her cheeks messy from crumbs and cream.
"Good girl. Keep listening to me and I'll give you more snacks next time—promise."
Ye Chen reached out and wiped a bit of cream from the corner of her mouth, smiling warmly.
He had no idea that at that moment, his grin made him look exactly like a shady uncle coaxing a little loli with candy.
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