After completely restoring his deep energy, Ye Chen remained within the mysterious dimension known as the Fairy Gate to cultivate further.
Immersed in its serene and pure environment, he trained without pause. After a full day of meditation and refinement, Ye Chen slowly opened his eyes, feeling refreshed and more in tune with his inner strength.
Looking around, he realized that Chu Yuechan was nowhere to be seen.
The area was quiet, the air filled with spiritual energy, but she had seemingly disappeared.
"Yuechan, where are you?" Ye Chen called out.
A few moments later, Chu Yuechan appeared before him in a hurry.
Ye Chen was momentarily stunned—her long hair clung to her body, her dress soaked completely, revealing the faint outline of her undergarments.
The sight was enough to nearly cause him a nosebleed.
"What are you doing?! Hurry up and dry yourself!" Ye Chen turned his face away, trying to stay respectful.
Chu Yuechan frowned slightly, realizing what had happened.
She had been bathing when Ye Chen called her and, flustered, had rushed over without drying off. With a wave of her hand, a gentle wind enveloped her body.
In seconds, her clothes and hair were completely dry.
"So, what did you call me for?" she asked calmly, her expression returning to its usual cool demeanor.
Ye Chen scratched his head awkwardly and asked, "How do we leave this place?"
Chu Yuechan blinked. "You called me for that? It's simple—you just need to use your mind.
Just think about leaving, and you'll return to the real world."
"…That's it?" Ye Chen muttered, closing his eyes and focusing.
In the blink of an eye, he opened his eyes again—and found himself lying on the bed in his hotel room, just like before.
Chu Yuechan's voice echoed in his mind, "Just as you used your thoughts to leave, the same applies to entering the Fairy Gate."
"You can speak directly into my mind too?" Ye Chen asked, surprised.
"Not only that," Chu Yuechan replied calmly, "but I can also see what you see."
Ye Chen instinctively touched his chest, searching for the Fairy Gate artifact he had worn there before. "Yuechan, where is the Fairy Gate artifact?"
"That artifact has merged with your body," Chu Yuechan explained. "Just channel your deep energy and look at the back of your hand.
You'll see the mark of the Fairy Gate."
Following her instructions, Ye Chen circulated his energy toward his hand.
As the energy surged, a faint tattoo-like image of a gate appeared on the back of his hand, glowing with a soft spiritual light.
He glanced at the wall clock—it was already 7 o'clock in the morning. His first class would begin in half an hour.
Ye Chen quickly got out of bed, washed his face, and changed into clean clothes.
As he was about to put on his familiar leather mask, Chu Yuechan interrupted.
"Ye Chen, why are you still wearing that mask?"
Ye Chen smiled bitterly. "The first time I came here without the mask, I was nearly chased by a crowd of women.
I didn't want to cause more trouble."
Chu Yuechan chuckled softly. "That's not entirely because of your appearance. The real reason lies in the King's Heart Technique you practice.
It has a charm ability embedded in it—just by revealing your face, you naturally emit an aura that can unconsciously attract women. Only those with strong mental fortitude can resist its effects."
She then shared a method to suppress the technique's natural charm, allowing Ye Chen to interact normally without triggering the technique's seductive effects.
Eager to test this out, Ye Chen decided to head to school without his mask.
As he walked through the city streets, he noticed that many women still looked at him with admiration, but no one acted out of line.
Chu Yuechan, who was still spiritually linked to him, constantly asked questions about the world around them.
She was endlessly curious—every street sign, every stall, even simple things like vending machines fascinated her.
Ye Chen patiently answered her questions, explaining everything one by one.
Midway, Chu Yuechan's tone turned mischievous.
"That woman over there… she has a dense Yin energy. She'd be perfect for dual cultivation. Take her to bed, Ye Chen!"
Ye Chen nearly tripped over his own feet. "Can you not say such things so casually?!"
He did his best to ignore her suggestive remarks as he boarded the bus and finally arrived at the school gate.
Dozens of students were walking into the school, and immediately, many of the female students turned their heads toward Ye Chen, drawn by his aura and appearance.
"Who is that guy? I haven't seen him before."
"He's so handsome! Even my favorite idol doesn't compare!"
"I wonder if he has a girlfriend. If not, I want to be the first to ask him out!"
Whispers followed Ye Chen all the way into the building. He was still not used to being the center of attention like this.
He entered his classroom and found that only a few students had arrived. Among them was Zhao Yanyan, sitting at her desk and deeply focused on a book.
Ye Chen smirked, thinking it would be fun to tease her a little.
He silently crept up behind her and gently covered her eyes with both hands.
"Guess who?" he whispered in a disguised voice.
"W-who is this? Let me go!" Zhao Yanyan was startled and slightly panicked.
Ye Chen chuckled and used his normal voice. "If you don't guess, I won't let go."
That familiar voice made Zhao Yanyan's heart skip a beat. "Ye Chen! You naughty guy—let go!"
He removed his hands and sat down beside her.
When she turned to face him, she was surprised.
"Ye Chen, why aren't you wearing your mask today?"
"I don't really like wearing it, so I decided to go without it."
"But didn't you say you'd be in trouble without it?" she asked.
"I've found a way to control the effect now. So it's fine."
Zhao Yanyan looked at him carefully. "Still… something feels a bit different about you."
"Maybe it's just your imagination," Ye Chen said with a smile. In truth, he had deactivated the enchanting aura of the King's Heart Technique.
Suddenly, Chu Yuechan spoke in his mind again.
"Ye Chen… is this girl your woman?"
"Yes," Ye Chen replied proudly, "She's my girlfriend."
"She has an incredibly rare physique—the Saintess Body.
If awakened, it will make her a cultivation genius."
Ye Chen's expression changed. "Saintess Body? What's that?"
Chu Yuechan's tone turned serious. "The Saintess Body is rarer than even a Pure Yin Body.
If it awakens, her cultivation speed could be up to five times faster than those with Pure Yin physiques. She would be a true prodigy."
Ye Chen was stunned. He had never imagined that Zhao Yanyan possessed such a rare and powerful constitution.
"You're truly lucky to meet a woman like this in such a remote place," Chu Yuechan continued. "If she can awaken her body, her strength will rise rapidly."
"How can I help her awaken it?" Ye Chen asked immediately.
"The quickest way is through Dual Cultivation with you.
With your Ancient Yang Qi, her Saintess Body will naturally activate."
Ye Chen blushed. The method was… unexpectedly direct. "Is there no other way?"
"There is," Chu Yuechan replied, "but it's uncertain and could take years. Why hesitate? You're a man—take the initiative!"
Just then, an angry voice echoed from the classroom entrance.
"Hey! Who do you think you are, sitting in my seat?!"
Ye Chen turned slowly toward the voice, eyes narrowing.
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