Chapter 24: "Healing" Ning Tian
"Ye Chen, I think I twisted my ankle while running today~ You know medicine, right? Take a look for me?"
Ning Tian's cheeks turned pink. But for the sake of testing Ye Chen, she decided to go all in.
"Quit joking. You're a Grandmaster Soul Master—how could you twist your ankle?" Ye Chen said as he gently held her long, toned legs in his hands, setting them down properly.
He couldn't help thinking—those stockings felt amazing. Even better than Ma Xiaotao's.
No surprise there—rich girls like her always used the best.
Realizing her flimsy excuse had been exposed, Ning Tian's face flushed red. But Ye Chen's lack of reaction only made her more suspicious.
Fine. Since they'd already come this far, she'd definitely find out the truth today.
"Hmph, who says Soul Masters can't sprain their ankles? It still hurts, okay? Ye Chen, be a dear and check it for me~"
She grabbed his arm and pouted sweetly. With a smooth shift, she stretched both legs fully across his lap.
Watching from the side, Wu Feng's own face reddened. Her heart thumped faster with each passing second—mixed with a bit of jealousy.
She'd always liked Ning Tian, but she'd never seen her act this way before—playfully, coyly, with a hint of shyness. It wasn't fair.
"Damn it… lucky bastard," Wu Feng muttered, glaring at Ye Chen. Ning Tian had never behaved this way for her!
"Fine, fine, let me look," Ye Chen sighed, trying not to grin.
He didn't know what had gotten into Ning Tian today.
But with her acting like this, refusing would just make him look suspicious.
"Where does it hurt? I'll give it a little massage."
His hands brushed slowly along Ning Tian's perfect legs—examining, not touching (well, mostly).
No swelling, no stiffness—nothing even close to an actual injury.
Her skin was flawless, soft like peeled lychee, her legs slender like perfect jade sculptures. Firmer than a child's but still graceful—she'd definitely grow into something breathtaking later on.
"Mm… it's feeling a bit better. Maybe just do acupuncture to realign it," Ning Tian murmured, still avoiding his eyes.
Her thighs rested on his midsection—and she could clearly feel the reaction there.
So Ye Chen wasn't lacking after all.
A heavy wave of relief—and embarrassment—flooded her mind. But that was enough. Her test was complete. Now she just needed an excuse to escape.
If they'd been alone, she might have risked pushing further. But with Wu Feng sitting right there, she didn't dare.
"Alright then, lie down. I'll do it properly," Ye Chen said.
"Okay~"
Having experienced his acupuncture once before, Ning Tian obediently positioned herself across two chairs, bending forward gracefully as she lay down.
Of course, she kept her long legs draped across Ye Chen's thighs—right in front of him.
Her rounded hips faced him directly.
Ye Chen lifted her white silk dress carefully. The fabric was smooth and cool to the touch—definitely expensive.
Soon it was rolled up to her waist.
Delicate white lace panties hugged her perfectly.
"U-uh…" Ning Tian made a small sound, covering her flushed face with her hands. She knew Ye Chen was treating her seriously—but still, this position…
On the other hand, Wu Feng seemed oddly fascinated by the entire scene, her eyes locked on the display, breath slightly uneven.
Ye Chen, however, stayed focused. His expression remained calm, his mind still.
His "Silver Needle" martial soul manifested. With his first soul skill activated, dozens of fine needles appeared and precisely entered several key acupoints.
Instantly, Ning Tian felt her energy channels open.
Her blood circulated smoothly, her soul power flowing faster than ever.
She realized that if she trained in this exact state, her speed would increase by at least fifty percent for a while.
So this was Ye Chen's true medical skill—no wonder everyone called him "Doctor Ye."
…
A short time later, the treatment finished.
Afterward, Wu Feng insisted she needed it too, so Ye Chen obliged.
He eventually left the two girls resting peacefully in the room.
Inside, both Ning Tian and Wu Feng lay face-down, their backs covered with silver pins.
Despite how it looked, the process hadn't hurt one bit.
When Ye Chen's soul power faded, the needles vanished on their own, and the tiny marks healed instantly thanks to their strong constitutions.
"Ning Tian, well? Did you find out anything?" Wu Feng asked quietly.
Ning Tian turned her head slightly. "Mm-hmm. Ye Chen's fine. I think his physical resilience is just too strong—that's why the whale glue's side effects didn't show."
"Hah, told you! How could Ye Chen have any… problems?" Wu Feng huffed proudly.
"Please! You were the first one who doubted him," Ning Tian teased with a light laugh.
They agreed on one thing, though—Ye Chen was definitely extraordinary. And even more infuriating, impossibly decent.
Even with two beautiful girls practically offering themselves, he didn't exploit the situation—only a brief "touch" here and there, nothing more.
For some reason, that made Ning Tian feel… a little disappointed.
A small part of her almost wished he'd been bolder—less perfect, less proper.
His restraint made her start doubting her own charm.
…
Later, after dinner, the city outside glowed bright with lanterns. Shrek City's night scene was bustling, filled with laughter and light.
Ye Chen strolled through the streets, humming softly, buying a few snacks before returning to the academy.
He'd promised Wang Dong that they would train together tonight, so poor Ma Xiaotao would have to wait one more lonely night.
She smelled nice, sure—but Wang Dong smelled even better.
And more importantly, her presence triggered cheat-tier rewards.
Still, Ye Chen wasn't one to forget or discard women. He'd make it up to Ma Xiaotao later.
After all, the Resonance skill grew stronger with affection, and his bond with her was already solid. Soon, she'd experience what true "power coupling" felt like.
…
Back in the dorms, Ye Chen arrived humming a little tune.
"Ah, Ye Chen—you're back~!"
Wang Dong instantly perked up, smiling brightly as he hopped up from his bed.
Living with Ye Chen felt amazing. Just seeing his calm, handsome face made his heart feel strangely at ease.
Even if Ye Chen did nothing, just his presence made the dorm brighter—and infinitely better than when he'd lived with that idiot Huo Yuhao.
And Ye Chen wasn't just good-looking—he had that legendary cultivation art!
Huo Yuhao, with all his dull grit and training sweat, couldn't possibly compare.
"Hungry? I bought snacks," Ye Chen said with a grin, spreading armfuls of treats across the table.
Wang Dong's eyes lit up. For someone so aloof, he sure loved his junk food. He spent all his free time holed up indoors—doing who knows what.
Surely not… secretly washing his undergarments in private?
Ye Chen's thoughts wandered for a second, curiosity piqued.
But no, that didn't make sense. Clothes had to be dried outside.
Underwear? Maybe he borrowed men's styles?
...Wait, what if he wasn't wearing any?
Ye Chen's gaze traveled up and down Wang Dong's figure, scrutinizing carefully.
No visible clue.
Her disguise was flawless—completely indistinguishable from a boy. Unless he personally checked, there was no way to tell.
And truthfully… he was extremely tempted to find out.
(END CHAPTER)
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