Chapter 84: Beautiful Sect Master’s Suspicions
Waking to the sound of birds chirping, Yan Zhen pushed open his window and stretched luxuriously, his joints popping satisfyingly. He felt energized, his body brimming with strength, as if yesterday’s exhaustion had been a mere illusion.
His Beautiful Sect Master’s medicinal bath was truly remarkable! Without it, even with healing pills, it would have taken him days to recover from those injuries.
Then, a thought struck him. He hadn’t visited her in the Crystal Stone Space last night… Oh, no!
After a hasty wash, he activated his Star Shifting Fire Seal and appeared before the altar.
“Good morning, Master.”
Chen Xi, who had been meditating, opened her eyes, her expression puzzled. “Zhen’er, why didn’t you come last night?”
He sat down before her, his posture respectful. “I apologize, Master. I was busy yesterday and felt exhausted, so I went to bed early… Were you waiting for me?”
“I’m always here, Zhen’er. It’s not that I was specifically waiting for you. I just… hoped you would visit more often.” A faint blush colored her cheeks, making her appear unexpectedly shy, like a young maiden experiencing her first crush.
Yan Zhen, too, felt a wave of shyness. He rubbed his cheek. “I also want to see you more often, Master. You’re so beautiful. Just looking at you lifts my spirits. Gazing at your beauty might even extend my lifespan.”
“Flatterer.” She chuckled. “If you’re busy, Zhen’er, then tend to your affairs. Come visit when you have time.”
“Alright. I’m going to have breakfast now. See you later, Master.”
He turned and practically fled.
Guilt is a powerful motivator.
Watching his hasty retreat, Chen Xi shook her head, amused. She was about to resume her meditation when a familiar scent reached her nose.
“Is that… Body Tempering Elixir?”
Her amusement faded, replaced by suspicion.
…
Another day of classes ended. Yan Zhen made his way to the training grounds, ready for another round of Mystic Power beatings from Instructor Yu Xuan.
From after school until nightfall, they trained, pushing him to his absolute limit. As he collapsed, exhausted, she helped him back to the house and into his room for his medicinal bath.
Having experienced this once before, she was less hesitant this time. She quickly helped him undress and lowered him into the steaming bath.
“Hiss!” He winced, sucking in a sharp breath.
After yesterday’s session, he had felt invincible. He had even asked her to increase the intensity. However, the pain was far worse than before.
Instructor Yu Xuan’s heart ached for him. Her eyes, magnified by her oval-shaped glasses, glistened with unshed tears. “I told you the intensity was enough! And you still asked me to increase it! You’re such a fool… Does it still hurt?”
“It’s alright. It’ll subside soon.”
— Damn you, author! What kind of messed-up training method is this?! There’s a limit to how much self-inflicted pain a person can take!
Watching him sitting rigidly in the water, his muscles trembling, his face pale, Instructor Yu Xuan bit her lip. She glanced at the closed door, remembering her instructions to the other girls not to disturb them. Her hesitation vanished.
Taking a deep breath, she slowly removed her outer robe, followed by her inner tunic and pale blue under-robe, folding them neatly. She placed her glasses on top of the pile before stepping out of her remaining clothes, her body as white and flawless as ivory. She gracefully lifted her leg and stepped into the tub, her movements silent and fluid.
Yan Zhen, who had been meditating, sensed her presence behind him. Before he could react, she wrapped her arms around his waist, pulling him back against her soft body.
Wherever he moved, he encountered the yielding warmth of her flesh, as if he had returned to the womb. It was incredibly comforting, easing his pain and exhaustion.
He opened his eyes, turning to look at her. “Instructor, what…?”
Her cheeks flushed crimson. Her hands gently massaged his stomach and chest, soothing his aching muscles. Her warm breath tickled his ear as she whispered, “My body is soft. Leaning against me won’t hurt, and it will save you some energy. Just relax.”
Yan Zhen was touched. He hadn’t expected her to go this far for him. Though he couldn’t see her, he knew how embarrassed she must be.
At a loss for words, he could only manage a weak “Thank you, Instructor.”
“Don’t thank me. I’m doing this because I want to.” Her voice was as soft as silk. “However… I can’t… help you with that right now. It would drain your vital energy and affect the effectiveness of the treatment. You’ll have to endure it.”
“Instructor, I’m not in the mood for… that right now,” he said wryly.
“Good. Just focus on absorbing the medicinal properties and healing your injuries. You’ll feel better soon.”
She leaned closer, her tongue tracing the bruises on his back and shoulders.
She didn’t channel her Water Mystic Power, as it would only aggravate his injuries. She simply wanted to soothe the pain she had inflicted with the softness of her body.
Yan Zhen understood her intentions. He was both touched and troubled. If she continued to pamper him like this, he might become utterly useless.
Is this a test? he wondered. Even a seasoned veteran like me can’t handle this! Fortunately, he was too weak to do anything about it.
Her gentle touch, her soft kisses and soothing licks, gradually lulled him to sleep.
Instructor Yu Xuan held him close, suppressing her own desires as she guided the medicinal energy into his body. She waited until the bathwater turned clear and the water cooled before lifting him out, drying him off, and carrying him to his bed.
After dressing, she lingered for a moment, gazing down at his sleeping face before quietly returning to her room.
— He’s holding back, and so will I.
…
The next day, Yan Zhen entered the Fire Refining Starry Sky to greet his Beautiful Sect Master. After a brief conversation, he excused himself.
Chen Xi sniffed the air, her brow furrowing as she detected the lingering scent.
“It’s definitely Body Tempering Elixir, but the refining technique is a bit crude. Zhen’er must have made it himself… Could he be secretly using Body Tempering Elixir to strengthen his physique?”
She quickly pieced together the clues, remembering his previous request.
“That child… is he really that obsessed with brute force techniques like ‘Eight Extremes Explosion’? I don’t understand boys. But who’s helping him train? Could it be… that instructor?”
A pang of jealousy stabbed at her heart.
She wouldn’t feel jealous of Yan Meng’er, Yan Ruyu, Mi Xue’er, Xiao Xinyan, or even Huangfu Wenqing. But Instructor Yu Xuan… that title… it made her feel as if her beloved disciple was being stolen away.
She pressed a hand against her aching chest, her expression pained.
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