Chapter 64: Wang Dong Joins the Tang Sect, Primary Soul Enhancement Pills
After a bit of playful fighting, Wang Dong left some drool and a small bite mark on Ye Chen's neck before finally calming down.
"Hmph! And what about me joining the Tang Sect? You already touched me, so don't you dare go back on your word." Wang Dong glared at him.
She was fairly certain all that "bone testing" and "pulse reading" stuff had been nonsense.
Ye Chen had probably suspected her identity from the beginning and used that excuse to confirm she was a girl.
"Alright, alright, from now on you're officially a Tang Sect disciple. I'll first teach you the Tang Sect's foundational art—'Xuantian Skill.' If you perform well, I'll teach you advanced secret techniques later, including those for hidden weapons." Ye Chen nodded in agreement.
After all, Tang Sect lacked members, and anyone foolish enough to join was a treasure in his eyes. Why would he say no?
"Really~?"
Wang Dong's earlier frustration vanished instantly, replaced by a brilliant smile.
It was clear the Tang Sect meant something special to her.
She had grown up hearing about its legends across the continent. According to her two guardians, her father had deep connections with the Tang Sect as well.
Joining Tang Sect wasn't just curiosity—it was also the hope of uncovering clues about her parents.
Her two guardians never spoke of her parents, no matter how she asked.
Left with no choice, she had decided to search for the truth herself.
Coming to Shrek Academy had been part of that search too—rumors said the academy was closely linked to her family.
But she had suffered a serious illness as a child and lost all memory of her parents, which haunted her deeply.
Now that she could join the Tang Sect, she wasn't about to miss the chance.
"Of course. If there's nothing else, get some rest—it's late. And get off me already. If someone sees this, they'll get the wrong idea." Ye Chen gently pushed her.
At that moment, Wang Dong was still sitting on his lap, straddling him like a duck—it was a cute sight, though Ye Chen did think a skirt would've made it even cuter.
The male uniform really didn't do much for him.
"Ugh… this is all your fault…" Wang Dong mumbled, face crimson. She quickly wiggled her hips and climbed off awkwardly.
"Alright, here's the Tang Sect manual, Xuantian Skill. Read it over and return it later."
Ye Chen handed her a small book and explained, "Xuantian Skill is an inner cultivation method. It doesn't boost your speed drastically but strengthens your physical body and endurance tremendously."
"Xuantian Skill? That's the one Huo Yuhao cultivates, right?" Wang Dong asked excitedly.
If even that slacker Huo Yuhao could survive Zhou Yi's brutal training, this technique must have been key.
He had never told her exactly what he practiced, but now she finally knew—this was it. And just hearing the name sounded powerful.
"Mhm. Cultivate it properly—it will reinforce your constitution. It's very effective." Ye Chen affirmed.
In this world, the Tang Sect's inner art was a complete dimensional advantage. Its effects were tremendous, though reaching mastery required extreme, disciplined practice.
As for the accompanying techniques—Jade Hand and Ghost Shadow Perplexing Step—those relied heavily on talent.
Each one was a powerful soul technique in its own right, and all of them could grow stronger over time.
While they couldn't instantly skyrocket Ye Chen's maximum combat power, in the early stages, their support was invaluable.
Given his exceptional comprehension, he had already reached perfect mastery in these arts within an impossible time frame.
Honestly, even without a single soul skill, Ye Chen could already crush an ordinary Soul King in close combat purely through martial strength.
Of course, that was due to his own formidable physique, high cultivation, and his mastery of these techniques combined—they amplified each other explosively.
A weaker soul master like Huo Yuhao could never replicate that. Even with perfect technique, his frail body couldn't bear the strain, and he would cripple himself instantly if he tried.
Still, Purple Demon Eyes suited him perfectly—it paired well with his spiritual-type spirit.
"Hmph, don't worry. With my amazing talent, learning any technique or secret art is easy for me."
Wang Dong proudly tucked the manual under her arm, confidence glinting in her voice.
From an early age, she had always picked things up fast—her talent spoke for itself.
She simply hadn't been interested in her sect's boring old techniques before.
But Tang Sect skills were different; even more so since she'd seen what Huo Yuhao could do with them.
She had never quite gotten over losing to him during the entrance exam. Now that she could practice the same cultivation art, she was eager to challenge him again someday.
Of course, she'd have to wait until he at least reached Spirit Grandmaster rank. Otherwise, people would accuse her of bullying.
"Alright then, get some rest. Your teacher pushes you too hard—that's probably what caused your… hormonal imbalance. A few days of rest and you'll be fine." Ye Chen waved dismissively.
"I do not have anything like that! Don't you dare mention it again!" Wang Dong's face flared red in embarrassment.
Why did this guy keep bringing up that topic? So rude!
And it wasn't even true. Things were just a few days late—completely normal!
Fuming, Wang Dong shot him one last glare before diving under her blanket.
Still, deep down she admitted that maybe she had been overtraining.
Zhou Yi always singled her out for special, tougher drills because of her talent, forcing her to her limits every day.
It was doable—but exhausting and miserable.
Maybe Ye Chen wasn't entirely wrong…
...
...
The next morning.
Ye Chen woke up early, while Wang Dong was still fast asleep.
Part of it was due to her lazy nature—but mostly because of her training load. She needed extra rest.
Ye Chen glanced at her peacefully sleeping form, then activated his daily sign-in.
[Sign-in successful. Reward: "Primary Soul Enhancement Pills ×100."]
[Primary Soul Enhancement Pill: Increases soul power equivalent to one full level for a Level 31 Soul Master upon consumption.]
...
Seeing the reward, Ye Chen's eyes lit up with satisfaction.
Taking one would raise a Level 31 to 32. Two pills could push to the peak of 32—but not quite 33.
When he took one himself, the boost wasn't as obvious—he estimated it would take about five pills for him to gain a full level.
And the higher the rank, the more consumption required.
However, if Wang Dong or any of the others took one, it might raise their levels by two or even three ranks at once.
Ye Chen didn't know if a hundred pills would be enough to reach Level 50.
So he decided to cultivate steadily, using them gradually.
If he jumped straight to Level 50 overnight, Yan Shaozhe and the others would insist on dissecting his methods—maybe even suspect him of practicing some forbidden art.
Better to be cautious. One month or so to reach Level 50 sounded reasonable.
As for the excess pills, he planned to share some with Tang Ya, Wang Dong, Wu Feng, and Ning Tian—as joining bonuses for Tang Sect members.
(END CHAPTER)
Thank you for the support, friends. If you want to read more chapters in advance, go to my Patreon.
Read 30 Chapters In Advance: patreon.com/LightKira10