She and Dugu Yan were the best of friends.
She already knew about Dugu Yan's feelings for Li Yifei.
But what about herself?
She discovered that her attention toward Li Yifei had surpassed that of a normal friend.
He was powerful, mysterious, and full of charm.
Ye Lingling watched the intimate posture between Li Yifei and Dugu Yan in the live broadcast.
Her heartbeat skipped a beat.
"Could it be... that it really has to be like this?"
Ye Lingling's voice was very light, only she herself could hear it.
Her hands clenched unconsciously.
She felt a strong sense of loss.
She looked at Dugu Yan, feeling a complex mixture of happiness for her best friend and a loneliness of being left behind.
Her relationship with Dugu Yan was so good.
Should she...
Ye Lingling's thoughts were in chaos.
She didn't know what she should do.
Should she continue like this, watching Dugu Yan and Li Yifei's relationship grow closer?
Or...
Ye Lingling's mind was a mess.
A sour, bewildered feeling, even mixed with a trace of grievance from being kept in the dark, spread in her heart.
She felt a slight happiness for her friend finding such a powerful support, but more so, it was an indescribable loss.
Just then, Li Yifei's live broadcast invitation popped up.
She took a deep breath.
Her gaze fell upon the live broadcast screen.
Li Yifei had already begun his explanation.
"The Cultivation Technique from our side is called the Gene Primal Energy Method..."
Ye Lingling sat up straight.
She knew this might be an opportunity.
An opportunity that could allow her to catch up to Dugu Yan, or even...
She had to listen carefully.
She had to learn.
She had to become stronger.
She had to...
Ye Lingling's fingernails dug deeply into her palm.
She stared at the live broadcast screen.
Li Yifei's voice echoed in Ye Lingling's mind like heavenly music.
The location seemed to be an elegant courtyard, with the gentle morning breeze rustling the leaves.
Li Yifei was wearing simple casual clothes, standing in the center of the courtyard.
In front of him was Dugu Yan, who had just changed into a fitted combat outfit.
Perhaps due to the ointment taking effect, or perhaps due to the excitement of learning a new Cultivation Technique, Dugu Yan's face no longer showed the fatigue from last night, only a look of seriousness.
Although, the blush on her cheeks had not completely faded yet.
Under the live broadcast camera, everyone in the group held their breath.
In the Spirit Hall's carriage, Bibi Dong and Hu Liena, teacher and disciple, were watching with full attention.
"Teacher, the Cultivation Technique he mentioned..." Hu Liena couldn't help but speak up.
"Watch," Bibi Dong uttered a single word, a probing light flickering in her purple Phoenix eyes.
On a forest path in the Heaven Dou Empire, Zhu Zhuqing stopped her steps, hiding in the shadow of a large tree, watching intently.
Ning Rongrong also forgot to be angry, sat cross-legged, and leaned her face close to the screen.
At the Heaven Water Academy, Shui Binger, holding the god-bestowed spirit ring bead, was also staring without blinking.
On the official road, Xiao Wu, while munching on a carrot, watched curiously.
Li Yifei looked around, as if he could penetrate the screen and see every group member watching.
He was very satisfied with this effect.
He looked at Dugu Yan and spoke slowly.
"What I am going to teach you is called the Gene Primal Energy Cultivation Technique."
"It is completely different from the spirit power cultivation system of the Douluo Continent; what it Cultivates is the most fundamental energy of life itself."
"It is very difficult to start because it requires relatively high physical fitness."
"But after checking everyone thoroughly all night yesterday, I have confirmed that your physical fitness, after Body Refining with Ice and Fire, already meets the prerequisite for Cultivating the Gene Primal Energy Method."
"Once the Gene Primal Energy is mastered, your physical fitness will undergo earth-shattering changes, no longer constrained by the limitations of spirit ring age."
[Is Jade Not Jade: Thoroughly checking all night? Is that really a proper check?]
Liu Erlong's thought, carrying undisguised teasing and a hint of sourness, instantly ignited the atmosphere in the group.
[Little Ice Cube: All night? Sister Yan Yan is amazing...]
Shui Binger looked at the live broadcast, a faint pink rising on her cheeks.
[Worlds Number One Princess: Wuwu, Brother Yi Fei, are you tired? Sister Yan Yan is really something, she doesn't even know how to cherish people!] Ning Rongrong's comment was full of the vigilance of a possessive little kitten.
Immediately after, Liu Erlong dropped another bombshell.
[Is Jade Not Jade: We are all in Heaven Dou City, so close, Li Yifei, do you want to check me too?]
She paused, then added:
[Is Jade Not Jade: My physical fitness is quite good too, I should also meet the threshold for Cultivating your Cultivation Technique.]
This suggestive remark instantly blew up the group of young women.
[Worlds Number One Princess: No way, Auntie! If Brother Yi Fei is going to check, he'll definitely check us young and beautiful ones first, how old are you, Auntie!]
[Little Fox Demon: Exactly! Auntie, you can't do this!]
[Worlds Number One Princess: Go find your Yu Xiaogang!]
Ning Rongrong's 'carpet bombing' was precise and vicious, instantly igniting the whole scene, with everyone aligning in perfect formation.
[A Little Wild Goose: Go find your Yu Xiaogang!]
[Ghost Cat: The Worlds Number One Princess is right.] Zhu Zhuqing rarely surfaced, joining the unified front.
On the official road, Xiao Wu, who was skipping along, also raised her carrot and excitedly chimed in on the group chat.
[Bunny is So Cute: Go find your... Grandmaster!]
She laughed to herself, completely unaware that a pair of eyes in the sky had been staring at her for a long time.
The owner of those eyes had almost run out of patience after hearing Xiao Wu mutter to herself about going to Heaven Dou City.
[Is Jade Not Jade: Don't mention him to me, we haven't been in contact for a long time!] Liu Erlong's tone carried obvious irritation.
Inside the Spirit Hall's carriage.
Bibi Dong looked at the conversation in the group, a trace of helplessness flashing in her purple Phoenix eyes.
She turned to look at Hu Liena and nodded gently.
Hu Liena instantly breathed a sigh of relief.
With Teacher right beside her, she really hadn't dared to act rashly earlier.
But now, having received her teacher's instruction, she naturally had no more reservations.
[Little Fox Demon: The Worlds Number One Princess is right, if Brother Yi Fei is going to check, he'll definitely check us young ones first.]
After posting, Hu Liena felt it wasn't explosive enough.
She secretly glanced at her teacher.
Bibi Dong had her eyes closed, seemingly resting.
Hu Liena bit her lip, hardened her heart.
She secretly took a picture of Bibi Dong in her sleepwear.
In the photo, Bibi Dong was lying sideways on a soft couch, her purple nightgown outlining her perfect figure, long hair cascading like a waterfall.
Hu Liena also took a picture of herself.
She unbuttoned her outer robe, revealing the close-fitting garment underneath, her graceful figure completely visible.
She privately sent both pictures to Li Yifei.
[Hu Liena: Brother Yi Fei, Teacher and I also want to Cultivate that Gene Primal Energy Method, can you... check on Teacher and me too?]
In the library of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Ye Lingling stared at the conversation in the group, completely stunned.