Chapter 176: Ling Luochen: If Ma Xiaotao Can Do It, So Can I!
Ye Chen's hand instinctively squeezed.
It felt like he was squeezing jelly—soft and bouncy, a pleasant sensation.
Of course, Ye Chen wasn't merely fooling Ling Luochen.
A Dragon King-level bloodline naturally possessed a sort of "radiation," capable of prompting lower-level martial souls to evolve.
For example, Tang Wulin's Golden Dragon King bloodline once caused a fellow cultivator's dragon-type martial soul to evolve simply by training alongside him.
Ling Luochen's martial soul wasn't dragon-type, but it shared the same elemental attribute as Ye Chen's. In such close proximity, the influence was naturally amplified.
It wasn't realistic for Ling Luochen's martial soul to evolve directly into the Ultimate Ice, but by training together daily, her martial soul would surely continue approaching it infinitely.
That way, when it came time to use Ice Essence to evolve her martial soul, it would be much easier.
"Ah…"
Ling Luochen blushed, twisting her body slightly to find a more comfortable position. Then she quickly channeled her soul power to match Ye Chen's rhythm.
Moments later, Ye Chen released his martial soul projection—the Ice Dragon King.
In an instant, an icy aura capable of freezing time and space filled the air. The temperature of the entire room plummeted, and frost formed over the walls and furniture.
Ling Luochen's body trembled.
She felt her Ice-type martial soul responding instinctively to the presence of a true sovereign—cheering in awe, while also feeling a natural fear and submission.
Her Ice martial soul manifested on its own, taking the form of a crystalline shard that drifted closer to the Ice Dragon King but dared not approach too near, afraid of offending its monarch.
However, as the two martial souls drew near, streaks of soul power radiated from Ye Chen's Ice Dragon King and flowed into the Ice Crystal, causing subtle transformations—sparks of joy and excitement igniting within it…
At the same time, Ye Chen activated Resonance.
A faint hum filled the air.
Heaven and earth energy swirled into a vortex in the courtyard, and the pair's cultivation speed instantly surged seven to eight times over.
Given how advanced their cultivation already was, this rate of absorption was equivalent to forty or fifty times Ye Chen's past training efficiency.
Clearly, after their session the day before, Ling Luochen's affection for him had skyrocketed.
That was the power of the Charm attribute.
Every small gesture could stir positive feelings in the opposite sex.
Especially when intimacy was involved—it wouldn't repulse them, but rather fill them with warmth and sweetness, rapidly deepening affection.
Of course, simple flirting only raised affection slowly.
The real key lay in Ye Chen's resourcefulness.
The Resonance ability alone was enough to dominate all.
If Ye Chen had possessed it in his previous life, its effect would be like "increasing earning speed by 10–1000 times" or "multiplying all income by 10–1000 times," and he could even share it with others.
Even without good looks, such a skill alone could drive anyone crazy.
…
…
An hour later.
Both slowly opened their eyes.
This time, Ye Chen didn't get handsy. He behaved properly, sincerely assisting Ling Luochen with her cultivation.
Ling Luochen did not disappoint. Already at the peak of Level 55, she broke through directly to Level 56.
It might look like just one level, but if she were to do it on her own, it would have taken about a week. Counting yesterday's session too, Ye Chen had helped her save nearly half a month's worth of effort.
"I broke through!"
Ling Luochen's beautiful eyes blinked excitedly as she felt her now-solidified soul power. Her heart was filled with joy.
Before this, she had worried a little that Ye Chen's method might produce side effects or imperfections.
But now that she could sense how stable her soul power was, she was certain—Ye Chen's training method had absolutely no side effects!
No wonder Ma Xiaotao treated him so well.
That Ma Xiaotao is really tight-lipped!
If only she had known earlier about this ability, she would've bagged Ye Chen for herself back when he was still weak!
Of course… it wasn't too late now either.
Her hesitation was partly because she wasn't used to this, and partly because of Ma Xiaotao.
If Ma Xiaotao saw her like this, she'd definitely laugh at her mercilessly…
And Ye Chen was clearly closer with Ma Xiaotao. If Ma Xiaotao whispered in his ear, the two of them might even team up to tease her…
"Senior, what are you thinking about?"
Seeing Ling Luochen dazing off, Ye Chen reached out and gently pinched her cheek.
"N-nothing…"
Ling Luochen trembled slightly, her heart racing. She quickly released his hand, scooted away, and sat to the side.
"Cultivating is so tiring… I'm a bit sleepy," Ye Chen said, faking exhaustion. He yawned softly and then reclined, resting his head on Ling Luochen's smooth, cool thighs. As a pillow, they felt unearthly comfortable.
"Tired? Let me help you relax a bit…"
Ling Luochen, worried, quickly started massaging Ye Chen's temples to help him rest.
Ye Chen had told her that guiding someone through this secret technique consumed tremendous spiritual and physical energy.
She believed that completely.
After all, with how powerful the method was, it must have a price.
So seeing him like this tugged at her heartstrings.
Even though Ye Chen could be a little naughty, it was only in that one respect—and given his age, that was understandable.
In every other way, he was full of good qualities.
Such a cute boy… it was hard not to like him.
"Mhm…"
Once Ye Chen felt the moment was right, he suddenly turned over and pressed Ling Luochen down beneath him.
"Ah—!"
Ling Luochen gasped, completely caught off guard. Ye Chen's head was already nestled in her chest.
"Xiao Chen, you're doing it again…"
Ling Luochen sighed helplessly, holding his head in her arms.
So bad… yet she didn't stop him.
Instead, she asked curiously, "You—you and Xiaotao don't do this every day, do you?"
"Mm~ Sister Xiaotao treats me really well~"
Ye Chen nodded.
"Hmph! That wicked Ma Xiaotao… she's the one who corrupted you!" Ling Luochen huffed, grinding her teeth slightly.
How could such a well-behaved boy become this mischievous? It must've been Ma Xiaotao seducing him first!
"By the way, what do you and Xiaotao usually do?" Ling Luochen asked curiously, still holding him in her arms.
"Hmm, nothing much, just…"
Ye Chen described it casually, without a trace of guilt.
Ling Luochen's eyes widened with every word, her face growing redder and redder.
So Ma Xiaotao was truly a vixen!
To think she actually…
But then again…
If Ma Xiaotao could do it, then Ling Luochen could too.
(END CHAPTER)
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