In the following days, Mu Chen spent his days accompanying Xiao Yu, Ruo Lin, and Xue Ni. By staying close to Mu Chen, Ruo Lin and Xue Ni gained immense benefits. From Mu Chen's words, they learned that beyond the Dou Qi Continent, there existed ten thousand other worlds, each with its own unique characteristics.
At the same time, during these days of enlightenment, Mu Chen's understanding of the fire attribute laws deepened even further. He had a feeling that it wouldn't be long before he fully grasped the laws of the fire attribute.
Mu Chen was now a seeker of the Dao, on the verge of becoming a true master. His words and actions carried an air of transcendence, which greatly benefited Ruo Lin and Xue Ni during their interactions with him.
One evening, Mu Chen escorted Xiao Yu, Ruo Lin, and Xue Ni to the entrance of the girls' dormitory. He said calmly, "You've arrived."
"Instructor Ruo Lin, Xue Ni, you two go in first. I want to walk Mu Chen back," Xiao Yu said, her face flushed and her eyes flickering uncertainly, as if she harbored some embarrassing thoughts.
"Alright. Mu Chen, I look forward to our conversation tomorrow," Instructor Ruo Lin said with a warm and charming smile. Over these days, she had noticed that Mu Chen possessed a very attractive aura. Although his cultivation was unfathomable, he didn't act arrogantly like some of the old-timers. His approachable and gentle demeanor had left a deep impression on her.
"Instructor Ruo Lin, that won't be necessary. I've said all I needed to say during these days. We don't need to meet tomorrow," Mu Chen replied indifferently.
"No more meetings?" Ruo Lin's brows furrowed slightly, her gaze soft and watery. Hearing Mu Chen's words, she felt an overwhelming sense of loss.
"Do you... do you dislike us?" Xue Ni asked without hesitation, her eyes filled with sorrow as she looked at Mu Chen.
"No, you've misunderstood. I'm leaving," Mu Chen said, glancing in a certain direction. Recently, he had been deeply immersed in comprehending the laws of the fire attribute, and he had developed a keen sensitivity to the fluctuations of fire attribute energy. The agitation of fire attribute energy in that direction was so intense that if something didn't happen tonight, it would surely happen tomorrow.
"Leaving? Where are you going?" Ruo Lin asked with a look of reluctance. Hearing that Mu Chen was leaving, her heart felt as if it had been cut by a knife for the first time.
"Traveling the continent," Mu Chen replied.
"Can I come with you?" Xue Ni blurted out, then suddenly realized her words might be inappropriate. She glanced at her best friend Xiao Yu and added, "You've made the outside world sound so fascinating. I... I just want to see it for myself."
Xue Ni's eyes flickered uncertainly, unable to meet Xiao Yu's gaze or Mu Chen's. Was she really just curious about the outside world?
Xue Ni herself didn't believe her own words. Wanting to see the world was just an excuse; what she truly wanted was to stay by Mu Chen's side. During these days of interaction, especially when she thought about Mu Chen's eight-pack abs, her heart couldn't help but race.
"Xue Ni, Ruo Lin, forgive me for being blunt, but you're too weak right now. Without even reaching the level of a Battle Saint, if you venture into the outside world, you'll only end up as fertilizer for it," Mu Chen said with a calm expression.
Xue Ni possessed the cultivation of a Dou Shi, while Ruo Lin was a Da Dou Shi. They had no rebuttal to Mu Chen's words. Their cultivation levels were commendable in the Northwestern Continent, but if they ventured to other realms, they would be considered quite lacking.
The more fascinating the outside world, the greater the dangers that accompanied it. Xue Ni and Ruo Lin did not mock or refute Mu Chen's words; they were indeed too weak.
Mu Chen looked at Xue Ni and Ruo Lin. With his current emotional intelligence, how could he not notice that Xue Ni had developed feelings for him? Even Instructor Ruo Lin seemed to harbor a secret affection for him.
"Forget it, I'll help you out!"
Thinking this, Mu Chen walked up to Xue Ni and Ruo Lin and instructed, "Stretch out your hands."
"Why?"
Both Ruo Lin and Xue Ni looked puzzled but obediently extended their hands.
In the next moment, Mu Chen grasped their delicate, fair hands.
Xue Ni: "..."
Ruo Lin: "..."
Both Xue Ni and Ruo Lin were momentarily stunned. When they regained their composure, their heartbeats quickened in unison. They shyly tried to withdraw their hands, but Mu Chen held them firmly. His authoritative voice rang out.
"Don't move!"
Mu Chen's voice carried the weight of an emperor's authority.
As Xue Ni and Ruo Lin felt the intense gazes focused on them, a strange warmth flowed from Mu Chen's hands into their bodies, coursing through their meridians.
Under Mu Chen's control, the warm current surged forward, effortlessly unblocking several meridians.
Among all the women Mu Chen knew, Little Fairy Doctor had the slimmest waist, Xiao Wu had the most adorable personality, Bibi Dong and Tang Yuehua exuded the most grace, Hu Liena and Ya Fei were the most alluring, and Zi Zhenzhu was the most uninhibited in bed. As for Ruo Lin, she was the most tender and gentle.
Mu Chen hadn't initially considered taking Xue Ni and Ruo Lin as his own, but hearing Ruo Lin's soft moans as her meridians were unblocked, he decided he must find a way to claim this beauty.
Under Mu Chen's manipulation, both Ruo Lin and Xue Ni were soon drenched in fragrant sweat. When Mu Chen finally released their delicate hands, their faces were filled with satisfaction. Both Ruo Lin and Xue Ni had their meridians unblocked by Mu Chen, and their future potential was now limitless.
"Thank you!" Ruo Lin expressed her gratitude.
"Thank you!" Xue Ni also thanked him.
Mu Chen smiled slightly and, with a thought, sent a golden object flying toward Ruo Lin.
"What is this?" Ruo Lin asked curiously.
The golden object was a small golden bead, no larger than a glass marble. However, the energy it emitted caused ripples of distortion in the surrounding space.
Xue Ni watched her instructor with envy, her gaze lingering on Ruo Lin's beautiful face. She felt a pang of sadness, knowing she paled in comparison to her instructor. Although she was open-minded, she lacked Ruo Lin's gentle charm.
Mu Chen noticed the change in Xue Ni's expression. He had given Ruo Lin a golden pearl because he intended to take her under his wing. As for Xue Ni, her appearance and demeanor were rather ordinary, so he had no such intention. Of course, if one were to consider Jia Nan Academy, Xue Ni would still be considered a campus belle. However, Mu Chen already had many women in his life, and his tastes had become quite particular.
Mu Chen paused for a moment, then flicked his finger. Out of respect for Xiao Yu, he ultimately decided to give Xue Ni a golden pearl as well.
"Thank you."
Xue Ni looked at the golden pearl in her hand, and coupled with the fact that Mu Chen had previously unblocked her eight extraordinary meridians, she was overwhelmed
with joy. In her youthful excitement, she impulsively kissed Mu Chen on the cheek.
Ruo Lin: "..."
Xiao Yu: "..."
Mu Chen: "..."