"Luo Chuan."
"What exactly happened today."
Gu Yue sat calmly on the sofa, her gaze fixed on the person before her as she spoke in a composed tone.
Not only could she sense it on him, but she could also detect that there were traces of more than one person's scent lingering in this dorm room!
"..."
Tang Luochuan froze for a moment, inwardly cursing his luck. Today's situation had indeed been a bit too brazen on his part.
Although the initial reason had merely been delivering Immortal Herbs to them, frequent contact had been unavoidable.
Even if it had only been the scent of girls, perhaps Gu Yue wouldn't have reacted this way, but the key was her mention of...
the scents of different girls!
And in reality, that was exactly the case. Because of this, the little volcano in Gu Yue's heart was on the verge of erupting.
She knew Luo Chuan was a mischievous fellow. Although he hadn't made a move on her younger self or Na'er yet, still...
a rogue was a rogue.
A complete playboy!
"Speak. How long has this been going on?"
Gu Yue took a deep breath, adopting an air of indifference as she fixed her eyes on the person before her and asked directly.
So many girls...
Had Luo Chuan transformed into a time management master today? This wasn't something that could be accomplished overnight. How long had he been with all of them?
She admitted that she had been spending more time at the Spirit Transfer Pagoda lately, and her time with him had decreased significantly—the same went for Na'er—but still...
he couldn't just act so brazenly!
"..."
"Gu Yue, it's not what you think."
Tang Luochuan quickly shook his head in response.
"Today, I brought Immortal Herbs to Ye Hui and Xiao Yan to help enhance their Martial Souls and cultivation. After they absorbed the herbs, they all came to my dorm..."
Tang Luochuan explained slowly.
"Just that?"
"Nothing else happened?"
Gu Yue glanced at him and snorted lightly.
"Just that..."
Tang Luochuan nodded. He might be shameless, but in front of Gu Yue, he certainly couldn't admit to things like hugging and kissing...
"..."
Gu Yue didn't speak. Instead, she silently watched him, her face thoughtful.
"I'll believe you for now, but if something like this happens again..."
"Don't hide it from me."
"I know how they all feel about you, and I've never said anything against them."
The next moment, she walked over to Tang Luochuan, naturally taking his hand, pressing her lips together before speaking softly.
It wasn't true that she hadn't taken Na'er's words to heart. If Luo Chuan was willing, then...
she wouldn't be entirely opposed.
At the very least, those sisters were indeed easy to get along with. Of course, the main issue was still this big fool before her, who truly didn't know how to refuse.
Even if he could restrain himself now, what about later? She couldn't even be sure herself...
"Mhm..."
"Huh?"
Hearing Gu Yue's words, Tang Luochuan was momentarily stunned, not quite processing them.
"Mhm your big head."
"Wasn't my meaning clear enough..."
Gu Yue rolled her eyes.
"No fooling around, and don't take advantage just because they like you. As for the rest, in time..."
"I can accept it."
She turned her head away, as if unwilling to let him see her expression, muttering under her breath.
"Gu Yue..."
At this moment, though Gu Yue's words were calm, they resonated deeply within Tang Luochuan, leaving his emotions unsettled for a long time. Gu Yue...
"Has she really grown into the demeanor of an elder sister now?"
"And the most important point."
At this moment, Gu Yue's gaze fell upon him, her eyes filled with unwavering determination.
"You must not betray me and Na'er."
"Do you understand... Mmm?"
Before Gu Yue could finish her words, she felt Tang Luochuan's face drawing closer. He suddenly lifted her up and planted a passionate kiss on her lips.
"Is this your answer..."
"You rascal..."
After what felt like an eternity, Gu Yue was reluctantly set down by the man before her. She shot him a slightly resentful glance and whispered softly.
"Why wouldn't it count?"
Tang Luochuan smiled tenderly, pressing another gentle kiss to her lips as he spoke. How could he ever betray Gu Yue and Na'er?
"So you do know how to give tender kisses."
Gu Yue remarked with a faint smile at the corner of her lips.
"..."
"Not to mention, but how have these kids' levels improved so much in such a short time?"
Two days later, Yun Ming looked at his companions, each of whom had gained at least five or six levels in cultivation, with a puzzled expression.
"Is it strange?"
Tong Yu asked in return, his face equally confused.
"Isn't it strange?"
Yun Ming replied silently.
Xu Xiaoyan, Ye Xinglan, Wu Siduo, and even Dai Yun'er from Star Luo—these were all prodigies among their peers, their Soul Power levels already astonishing for their age.
At just thirteen or fourteen years old, they were all Soul Ancestors.
Yet now, each of them had gained an average of four to five levels in just two days! Even the Shrek Seven Monsters, who had consumed Immortal Herbs, would pale in comparison to such rapid progress.
"Who knows how Luo Chuan managed it..."
Tong Yu chuckled and shook his head, evidently more at ease than Yun Ming, the world's current strongest. This was just the beginning—hardly worth fussing over.
Yun Ming, the Sea God Pavilion Master, was surprisingly less open-minded in this regard compared to him.
After all, who was Luo Chuan? A Godhood Inheritor, a top-tier Child of Nature, capable of attracting even the most elite Titled Douluo to pledge allegiance to him...
And as for those girls...
Tong Yu had a feeling they'd all end up being swept off their feet by him too.
"Boss."
"You've forgotten about us, your little brothers..."
Meanwhile, in the first-year classroom, Xie Xie and Wei Xiaofeng were looking at Tang Luochuan with tearful eyes.
Their hearts were heavy with sorrow, and beside them, Wang Jinxi and Zhang Yangzi's expressions were equally unsettled. Because their boss...
Had truly forgotten about them!
Over the past few days, Xiao Yan-jie, Xing Lan-jie, Si Duo-jie, Yun'er-jie, Mu Xi-jie, and Ye Hui-jie had all seen their cultivation levels skyrocket by four to five levels.
There was no doubt in their minds that their boss had played a role in this. Yet, they—the little brothers—had been completely left out and overlooked.
"Boss..."
Wang Jinxi and Zhang Yangzi's eyes also held an indescribable emotion. If not for their mature dispositions, they might have joined Xie Xie and Wei Xiaofeng in their dramatic wailing.
"..."
Nearby, Tang Wulin observed the scene, particularly Xie Xie and Wei Xiaofeng, and simply smiled without a word—though his grin was rather smug.
If these clowns put as much energy into cultivation as they did into their antics, they'd probably have reached Soul Ancestor long ago!
Not even a Soul Ancestor, yet dreaming of learning other methods to progress as fast as your future sisters-in-law? Keep dreaming.
"I haven't been biased at all."
Hearing their words, Tang Luochuan shook his head with a laugh. As he spoke, he stepped forward and flicked each of them on the forehead.
Four little brothers, yet not a single Soul Ancestor among them...
And they accuse me of bias? With cultivation levels like this, they want to absorb Immortal Herbs? Not a chance.
"Boss—"
Xie Xie and Wei Xiaofeng wailed even louder. The boss even hit them... This wasn't the boss they remembered.
"Wu Lin, you explain it to them."
Tang Luochuan helplessly glanced at the snickering Tang Wulin before retreating back to his spot.
Compared to these clowns, Gu Yue's embrace was far more appealing.
"Got it."
Tang Wulin responded with a chuckle, but when he saw Xie Xie and Wei Xiaofeng's pitiful expressions, he couldn't hold back another laugh.
"Wu Lin, you're not on our side either."
Xie Xie was utterly heartbroken.
They'd all come from Eastsea Academy together, yet when the boss had a way to boost their cultivation, he'd forgotten about them...
"Alright, alright, you two. Look at Jin Xi and Yangzi—they're not being as dramatic as you. Tone it down..."
"If you put this much energy into your usual training, you wouldn't still be stuck below the Soul Ancestor realm where Brother could help you."
Tang Wulin said helplessly.
"Help... Soul Ancestor?"
Hearing this, Xie Xie and Wei Xiaofeng froze, deep in thought.
"Obviously."
"Haven't you noticed? Sister Xiao Yan and Sister Yun'er were already Soul Ancestors before, and Sister Si Duo, who improved the most, is already a level 46 Soul Ancestor."
Tang Wulin looked at them like they were idiots. Of course, wanting to grow stronger together was fine—Brother did intend to help everyone improve, but...
You have to put in the effort yourselves!
Have you even tried? Instead of reflecting on whether your cultivation or strength has improved, you're already eyeing other things?
Even his own younger brother hadn't taken any Immortal Herbs, and he wasn't complaining.
"So that's how it is..."
"The boss's Soul Power boost only works for Soul Ancestors? We thought..."
For a moment, Xie Xie hung his head in shame, feeling foolish for his earlier antics.
"Exactly."
"We thought the boss only cared about the sisters-in-law."
Wei Xiaofeng blurted out.
"Hmm?"
Hearing this title, Xu Xiaoyan and Ye Xinglan exchanged glances, while Dai Yun'er and Wu Siduo broke into delighted smiles.
This little brother...
Just earned himself some brownie points!
"Ahem..."
Not far away, Tang Luochuan, who had been watching the scene while holding Gu Yue's hand, stiffened.
Damn sisters-in-law, my foot!
"Luo Chuan."
"Is what Xiaofeng said true?"
Gu Yue's "kind" gaze bore into Tang Luochuan as she gritted her teeth and spoke.
"Gu Yue, let me explain—"
He didn't!
He wasn't!!
Don't spout nonsense!!!
(End of chapter)