C28 Unique Body

Ye Tian's laughter was tinged with mischief, but behind it lay a sly grin that hinted at something deeper.

At the mention of their recent escapade in the forest, Zi Hanyue's cheeks flushed a deeper shade of red, her embarrassment rendering her even more delicate.

"Ye Tian, your physical training clearly isn't up to par. I'm going to have to give you a good thrashing!" Zi Hanyue declared, her fist playfully aimed at him. They chased each other playfully, quickly making their way back to the academy.

As night fell and school let out, Ye Tian returned to a bustling household. The Ye family was in the throes of activity, moving numerous items out of the house.

Even Ye Shouzheng, typically a recluse, stood in the courtyard, ensuring the servants weren't slacking. Upon Ye Tian's arrival, his grandfather's demeanor shifted to one of sternness, and he approached Ye Tian with purpose.

Now, as Zuo Qiu's sole disciple, Ye Tian commanded a newfound respect from Ye Shouzheng, despite past disdain.

"Ye Tian, did you hear? A gold mine was discovered on our family's land, and many are heading there to oversee the mining operations!" Ye Shouzheng shared the news, the discovery within the Ye family's domain representing a lucrative opportunity for their influential clan.

Aware of Ye Tian's elevated status in Luoshui City, Ye Shouzheng considered entrusting the project to Ye Chengfeng, hoping to please his grandson.

However, given Ye Chengfeng's poor health and the demanding nature of mining work, the responsibility fell to Ye Chengyun. Those departing were Ye Chengyun's loyal followers within the Ye family, ready to assist their lord.

"This matter doesn't concern me. It's just a gold mine. Grandfather, you can give it to whomever you please," Ye Tian responded nonchalantly, indifferent to the affair.

After all, in his previous life as the Heaven Soaring Great Monarch, his wealth was beyond compare, even to the Nine Heavens and Ten Realms. The riches that slipped through his fingers alone could transform an entire city from top to bottom.

Ye Tian's upbringing instilled in him a sense of nobility that made the gold mine recently discovered by the Ye family seem inconsequential. He left the scene without a second thought and retreated to his room.

Witnessing his grandson's indifference, Ye Shouzheng couldn't help but touch his nose, musing over the vast wealth that must be at Ye Tian's disposal as Zuo Qiu's disciple within the Heavenly Pill Alliance.

Back in his room, Ye Tian laid out all the items he had taken from the Heaven Hunting Sect's disciple. To his delight, many of the medicinal herbs were related to the cultivation of the Indestructible Battle Body.

This discovery thrilled Ye Tian. He had resigned himself to a slow, solitary training process, but with these herbs, his progress would be significantly accelerated.

"Xiao Xue!" he called out.

Su Xue was at his side in an instant.

"Take this meat and make a broth for my father to drink. Then, bring me boiling water for the bath; I need it scalding," Ye Tian instructed, referring to the flesh he had skillfully carved from the Silver Scaled Snake.

The snake meat, now free of toxins thanks to Ye Tian's meticulous preparation, would make a restorative broth for Ye Chengfeng.

The boiling water, meanwhile, was part of Ye Tian's regimen to open his pores and enhance the absorption of the herbs' essence, thereby improving his Indestructible Battle Body more effectively.

When Su Xue poured the steaming water into the tub in Ye Tian's room, he plunged in without hesitation, eliciting a sharp sizzle.

"Young Master!" Su Xue exclaimed, alarmed by his seemingly reckless behavior. The water was fresh off the boil, hot enough to scald skin and flesh.

"Don't worry about me," Ye Tian assured her, his face beet-red as if he were in a cauldron. "Just keep the water coming as it evaporates."

To anyone else, such an act would be fatal, but Ye Tian's Indestructible Battle Body was already resilient to such extremes. The searing heat served only to fortify him further.

As he soaked, the herbs in the water released their potent properties, swirling around before finding their way into Ye Tian's eagerly receptive skin.

"It feels so good..."

The medicinal effects combined with the hot water elicited a contented groan from Ye Tian, a sound he was blissfully unaware of making. However, Su Xue, upon hearing it, felt her heart flutter uncontrollably once more.

"Young Master, what's come over you lately? You seem to be... increasingly captivating..."

Lost in thought, Su Xue gazed at Ye Tian with his eyes closed, feeling the sweetness in her heart intensify.

Previously, Ye Tian had been nothing more than a naive young master in need of her care. But now, his transformation sent waves of emotion through Su Xue's young heart.

As Ye Tian's muscles began to define themselves, Su Xue's cheeks flushed with heat. Realizing her thoughts were straying, she quickly turned away, fearful that her young master might notice her discomposure.

"Xue, could you add some more water?"

Ye Tian noticed the water level in the bath had dropped significantly due to his Indestructible Battle Form. Opening his eyes, he prepared to soak in the remaining medicinal benefits.

"Xue?" Noticing Su Xue hadn't responded promptly to his call, he smiled. Snapping out of her reverie, Su Xue shyly acknowledged and fetched a bucket of boiling water from the kitchen.

The steam from the bucket enveloped Su Xue, enhancing her delicate beauty.

Observing Su Xue, Ye Tian knew she was still young, but he was certain that in time, she would grow into a stunning beauty with a mischievous streak.

"Wait, something's not right!"

Suddenly, Ye Tian noticed an anomaly on Su Xue. The mist from the water had formed an ephemeral image of a green lotus around her!

But the image was distorted, failing to fully manifest before it vanished from sight before Ye Tian could examine it closely.

"Su Xue, come here..."

Ye Tian, eager to confirm his suspicions, called to her with a newfound serenity. Su Xue, unsure of what her young master intended, obediently approached.

"Give me your hand." With a gentle smile, Ye Tian extended his hand, causing Su Xue's face to turn an even deeper shade of red. She was well aware of the tales of maids who had fallen for their young master and become his lovers.

In that moment, Ye Tian's tenderness elicited a blush from Su Xue. Despite her shyness, she was aware that her young master truly desired her, and she recognized that what was to come was inevitable.

What's more, deep down, Su Xue found herself anticipating it...

She extended her hand, which Ye Tian gently took in his own, caressing it softly. Su Xue's cheeks warmed with shyness, her heart fluttering with the unknown of the delightful possibilities ahead.

"Indeed, it's quite remarkable!"

Feeling the bones in Su Xue's hand, Ye Tian realized her constitution was extraordinary.