Liu Erlong's mention of 'intimacy level' was practically a public execution.
It was like an invisible sledgehammer, striking precisely at the heart of every girl in the Chat Group.
Especially Ning Rongrong, who felt her tears were about to fall again, uncontrollably.
Here I am, slogging my way to Heaven Dou City, not even a warm meal to my name, and Little Goose over there is already grinding intimacy levels!
Is there no justice left? No law and order?
By the time I painstakingly make it to Heaven Dou City, won't Little Goose already have a child?
The more she thought about it, the more wronged she felt. Ning Rongrong sniffled and typed out a line through her tears.
[Worlds Number One Princess: Wuwu, @A Little Wild Goose, be careful when you're being intimate with Yi Fei gege, don't wear him out.]
With this tearful tease, the atmosphere in the group instantly shifted.
[Little Fox Demon: Yeah, yeah, Sister Yanzi, even if Yi Fei gege is in great shape, he can't handle being worn down like that.]
[Is Jade Not Jade: Young people need to learn moderation.]
[Little Ice Cube: Ahem, know your limits.]
[Bunny is So Cute: Huh? Will... will he get worn out?]
???
Seeing everyone chime in one after another, Dugu Yan, hiding under the covers, felt her entire face heat up like it could fry an egg.
Wear him out?
Uncontrollably, the long and terrifying battle from last night surfaced in Dugu Yan's mind.
His monstrous physical stamina, that tireless demand...
The one who got worn out was clearly me, okay!
I almost felt like I was being taken apart piece by piece.
It's safe to say they have no idea they're dealing with an opponent on a completely different level.
Li Yifei glanced at Dugu Yan, who was burying her head deeper into his chest, then looked at the escalating teasing in the Chat Group. He decided this couldn't go on.
He needed to find a way to change the subject.
He originally thought of using his time reversal ability to restore Dugu Yan's body to peak condition.
But on second thought, if he healed her this time, wouldn't she just be in pain again next time? He couldn't do this every time, right?
Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.
In the end, he retrieved some herbs he'd collected near the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well from his storage space and crushed them into a paste.
A cool, medicinal fragrance instantly filled the air.
Last night, he had thoroughly confirmed Dugu Yan's physical condition.
After being tempered by the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, her body's strength and the resilience of her Meridians had barely reached the minimum threshold for cultivating the Gene Primal Energy Method.
It was time to teach her the real cultivation method.
'Apply this,'
Li Yifei handed the medicinal paste to Dugu Yan.
Dugu Yan reached a hand out from under the covers to take the bowl, not daring to look up at him the entire time.
Li Yifei didn't mind. He got out of bed directly, got dressed, and then opened the Chat Group interface.
His finger lightly tapped the screen.
[Li Yifei: Alright, let's put that aside for now. Today, I plan to teach Little Goose the cultivation method from my side. Those of you who are interested can listen in too.]
After saying this, he activated the group chat live stream function.
Instantly, the flood of teasing messages in the Chat Group came to an abrupt halt.
Everyone was stunned by Li Yifei's message.
The cultivation method from his side?
What does that mean?
Is it a higher-level method than Spirit Master cultivation?
Everyone's curiosity was piqued.
Of course, some saw right through Li Yifei's little scheme.
In the Blue Tyrant Academy office.
Liu Erlong held a teacup as she looked at the messages in the group.
Li Yifei's live stream invitation.
'Hmph, someone's method of changing the subject is rather clumsy,' she mused.
Even as she said this, Liu Erlong's eyes were fixed unblinkingly on the newly lit live stream window.
Not just because she was interested in the cultivation method from Li Yifei's world.
But also because she knew this was Li Yifei's way of diverting attention.
Which meant.
That 'intimacy level' thing was real?
Did Dugu Yan really become a group admin because she was intimate with Li Yifei last night?
This method of becoming a group admin was just so... subtle.
It made her want to complain.
What kind of 'Peerless Beauties Chat Group' is this?
Might as well call it the 'Naughty Chat Group'.
Liu Erlong set down her teacup, a smile of interest appearing on her lips.
She decided to watch carefully.
She wanted to see what mysteries this cultivation method held.
Inside a luxurious carriage of the Spirit Hall.
Bibi Dong rested with her eyes closed.
The sound of Li Yifei's group chat message reached her ears.
'Li Yifei is clearly trying to change the subject.'
Bibi Dong slowly opened her eyes.
A flash of insight gleamed in her purple pupils.
'Nana, it seems our earlier speculation was pretty much on point.'
Hu Liena sat opposite her.
She was looking down at the group chat, her cheeks slightly flushed.
Hearing her teacher's words, Hu Liena suddenly looked up.
'Teacher...'
Bibi Dong's voice carried a hint of authority.
'Remember this. After we arrive in Heaven Dou City, make good use of your strengths.'
She paused.
'Make him understand your charm is not just for show.'
Hu Liena's body trembled slightly.
She recalled her teacher's usual teachings.
The art of charm.
Hu Liena's heart began to beat faster.
She was already imagining what would happen after arriving in Heaven Dou City.
'Yes! Yes, Teacher! I will live up to your expectations!' Hu Liena's voice was full of excitement.
Bibi Dong frowned.
She extended a slender finger and lightly tapped Hu Liena's head.
Bringing her thoughts back to reality.
'Pay attention,'
Bibi Dong's voice calmed.
'Li Yifei's cultivation method from his side should be of great help to us.'
Hu Liena covered her head.
'Oh, sorry.' She quickly focused her mind.
She knew her teacher was right.
Li Yifei's cultivation method.
That was the truly important thing.
...
Heaven Dou Royal Academy, library.
The morning sunlight streamed through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, gilding the rows of bookshelves with a golden edge.
Ye Lingling sat alone in a corner, holding a thick tome on Spirit theory, but her thoughts were completely elsewhere.
Before her, the Chat Group interface also floated.
From the moment Dugu Yan was appointed as an admin, her mind had wandered from the book.
She had read every single line of the chat log without missing a word.
When Liu Erlong's 'intimacy level' comment appeared, Ye Lingling felt as if an invisible hand had gripped her heart, her breath hitching for a moment.
Inti...macy level?
So, Yan Yan... she and him...
Just yesterday at noon, Yan Yan had excitedly told her she had broken through to Rank 40 and could go get her fourth spirit ring.
Back then, her joy had been so genuine.
And in the afternoon, Li Yifei had taken Dugu Yan to hunt for a spirit ring.
At night, Dugu Yan hadn't returned.
She knew Dugu Yan was with Li Yifei.
She thought it was just a normal interaction.
Who would have thought...
Ye Lingling's fingertips lightly brushed against the page.
Ye Lingling felt a heavy tightness in her chest.
A vague, indescribable emotion.
Jealousy?
Resentment?
Or...