157 Yan Zhen Grows Stronger With Each Battle
“Whew~”
Soaking in the hot spring water, Yan Zhen let out a long sigh, as if releasing all his fatigue.
He opened his eyes and saw the four girls, clad in their translucent chemises, had also entered the tub, two in front and two behind, surrounding him.
In front were Yan Meng’er and Mi Xue’er, each sitting on one of his legs, holding one of his arms and carefully washing it. Behind him, Yan Ruyu and Xiao Xinyan were scrubbing his back, their four hands moving smoothly across his skin, making him relax.
At this rate, I’ll become a useless bum. This is too enjoyable…
“Little Brother Yan Zhen, did you… convince the Yu family to let you marry Instructor Xuan while you were there?”
“Not yet. I told them I was willing to marry into their family.”
“The Yu family is matriarchal. They won’t let their heir marry out. It will be difficult.”
“Difficult or not, I have to try.”
“That’s true. I’m sure Instructor is also determined.”
“Did they give you a hard time?”
“Not really, otherwise I wouldn’t have their identity token.—Anyway, how’s your cultivation going?”
“Hee hee, Meng’er is a three-star Mystic Scholar now!”
“Not bad.”
“Little Brother Yan Zhen, I’m also a three-star Mystic Scholar!”
“Good.”
“Sorry, Junior Brother Yan Zhen, I-I’m only a two-star Mystic Scholar.”
“Keep up the good work.”
“I’m a four-star Mystic Scholar now.”
“Huh?”
Yan Zhen turned to look back, but Yan Ruyu pushed him forward. He asked, surprised, “Cousin, weren’t you a three-star Mystic Scholar?”
“To avoid trouble, I’ve been hiding a star. Xue’er too.”
“Huh?”
“Hee hee, it’s a habit,” Mi Xue’er said awkwardly. “I’m also a four-star.”
“???”
Advancing two stars in a month was already impressive. How did they manage three stars? Their talent wasn’t that high. Back when he was… wait, he seemed to have done that too. Never mind then.
But he was the protagonist, and they were just supporting characters. How could they be on the same level?
Xinyan, advancing one star a month, was the most normal one!
“Advancing too quickly isn’t a good thing. Your Mystic Power is a bit unstable.”
“Yeah, that’s why I’ve been practicing my movement technique with Ah Zhen (the Snow Eagle).”
“I’ve also been sparring.”
“Then consolidate your cultivation before advancing further. I’ve prepared some Large Origin Pills for you, and I also have some leftover fire crystals. Meng’er and Older Sister, you can have them. Unfortunately, I don’t have any ice or lightning crystals. You’ll have to find substitutes.”
“Don’t worry about it. The pills are enough.”
“I’m focusing on Mystic Skills now. Cultivation can wait. Don’t worry about me, Junior Brother Yan Zhen.”
“What about you, Yan Zhen?”
“I’ve also been advancing a bit too quickly. I’m a six-star Mystic Master now, about to reach seven-star. I want to… suppress it for now and wait until next month. Although I want to become stronger quickly, it’s better to be patient for the future.”
“That’s true. It’s good that you’re thinking ahead.”
Yan Ruyu agreed, and Yan Meng’er and Mi Xue’er echoed her sentiments. Only Xiao Xinyan remained silent, as she wasn’t reborn and lacked the experience and foresight of a powerful cultivator, hesitant to speak on such matters.
“Alright, enough talk. You guys are making me too comfortable. I’m sleepy~ I want to be a salted fish~”
Yan Zhen leaned back, and Yan Ruyu and Xiao Xinyan caught him, their arms supporting him from both sides. He wrapped his arms around their waists, pulling them closer, a feeling of deep contentment washing over him.
Their wet chemises clung to their soft skin, almost invisible, highlighting their alluring figures.
Yan Zhen’s heart raced. Holding the two girls in his arms, his gaze fell upon Yan Meng’er and Mi Xue’er before him.
“Meng’er, Xue’er, come closer,” he said, his voice slightly husky.
The two girls, already sitting on his lap, scooted closer.
Yan Zhen felt himself sinking into a sea of tenderness, lost in their embrace…
Late at night, under the bright moon, only the middle room on the second floor of the private dormitory was lit. Passersby could see flickering shadows through the window.
Inside, the bathtub’s water was murky, its occupants having moved to the bed.
Only as the moon reached its zenith did the sounds of their activities quiet down.
Yan Zhen looked at the four girls sleeping peacefully on the bed, covered them with the blanket, then went to the table and poured himself a glass of water, drinking it all in one gulp.
A lingering heat remained within him, the dragon mark still glowing brightly, clearly not satisfied.
Yan Zhen sighed, wondering if he was the protagonist of a power fantasy or an erotic novel. Was he focusing on the wrong kind of “growth”?
—Should he go to the Fire Refining Starry Sky?
If he acted spoiled and cute, Beautiful Master would definitely help him… but that felt disrespectful!
Yan Zhen sighed again and suppressed his desire, quickly wiping his body with a towel and climbing into bed.
—I’ll enter the dreamscape and visit Zi Xunyi.
Arriving in the purple flower field dreamscape, Yan Zhen called out to Zi Ji with his mind.
Soon, with a ripple of spatial energy, the mature Zi Xunyi appeared. Seeing her husband after so many days, her heart was filled with joy.
“Husband, you’re back? My younger self said you went to the Yu family. Did everything go well?”
Yan Zhen pulled her into his arms, inhaling her fragrance. “I missed you, Zi Ji.”
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