Ma Xiaotao's Best Friend, the "Ice Beauty" Ling Luochen

However, Ye Chen's condition at the moment was nowhere near as good as Zhang Lexuan's. After resonating his soul power with Zhang Lexuan's, he felt like he was about to collapse from exhaustion.

Ye Chen had never expected that, after coming to Douluo, he would be fortunate enough to experience that kind of feeling.

"Sister Lexuan, I'm so tired... I can't go on."

Ye Chen spoke weakly to Zhang Lexuan, his gaze on her nearly unfocused.

Seeing Ye Chen like this, Mu En frowned slightly. He then came to Ye Chen's side and nourished him with his own Light Soul Power.

Nourished by the soul power of a Limit Douluo like Mu En, Ye Chen quickly recovered from his state of exhaustion.

Seeing Ye Chen in this state, Mu En overturned his earlier speculation.

"Perhaps Little Chen's soul power resonance with Lexuan isn't a precursor to a Martial Soul Fusion Skill."

To Mu En's knowledge, no Martial Soul Fusion Skill pairing involved one side drawing from the other while the other side contributed.

With that thought, Mu En looked at Ye Chen and formed a few guesses about his ability. He said confidently to Ye Chen, "Little Chen, release your Light Soul Power again. I've already figured out a few things."

Hearing Mu En's words, Ye Chen's eyes lit up. He released his Light Soul Power, and seeing this, Mu En released his own as well.

Interestingly, though both were Light Soul Power, under Mu En's control, his soul power could not resonate with Ye Chen's Light Soul Power in the slightest.

This situation truly left the Dragon God Douluo, who had lived for over two hundred years, utterly baffled.

"How could this be? It doesn't work?"

Mu En muttered to himself before withdrawing his Light Soul Power.

He then looked at Ye Chen, who was also looking at him. The two simply stared at each other without saying a word.

There was a trace of confusion in Ye Chen's golden eyes, as though they were saying, "Mu En, didn't you say you knew? Why aren't you saying anything now?"

Seeing Ye Chen's expression, Mu En felt a little guilty as well. If he had known, he would not have acted so confidently.

"Ahem, Little Chen, sometimes soul masters must seek out the secrets of their own martial souls."

"This old man isn't omnipotent either. Sometimes, you still have to rely on yourself."

Mu En patted Ye Chen's shoulder earnestly, signaling for him to find the answer himself and not rely too heavily on others.

Seeing Mu En's guilty look, Ye Chen did not expose the last shred of dignity the old man had.

Since even Mu En did not know, Ye Chen used his own "wise" brain to think it over, but he still could not make sense of it.

In the end, he could only attribute it to "everyone having a different constitution."

And ever since Zhang Lexuan had experienced the pleasurable sensation after resonating her soul power with Ye Chen's, she had constantly called for Ye Chen to resonate his soul power with hers.

But too much was as bad as too little. Ye Chen felt that one day, Zhang Lexuan would wear him to death.

Then, one night, Ye Chen finally realized the seriousness of the matter.

"This won't do. I need to leave tonight."

With that thought, Ye Chen decided to go out that night and avoid her for at least one evening. Otherwise, Zhang Lexuan would mercilessly drain him dry.

That evening, while Zhang Lexuan was bathing, Ye Chen quietly slipped out of the room.

After leaving his house, Ye Chen took a walk by Sea God Lake, only to run into trouble the moment he turned around.

"Little Chen, why are you here?"

Hearing that familiar voice, Ye Chen turned toward where it had come from.

Ma Xiaotao's gorgeous and captivating figure appeared before his eyes, along with a cold and proud figure beside her.

That night, Ma Xiaotao wore a red dress with two shoulder straps, paired with red sleeves on her arms.

Her silky black hair draped loosely over her back and shoulders, giving her an ethereal air. Altogether, she was dressed like a Flame Witch.

The Ice Beauty beside Ma Xiaotao wore a blue top adorned with gold decorations, paired with a white short skirt.

She wore white thigh-high stockings decorated with lace and blue patterns, along with white shoes trimmed in gold.

"Sister Xiaotao."

Seeing Ma Xiaotao, Ye Chen's eyes filled with shock. He had not expected to run into Sister Xiaotao after coming out so late at night.

The moment Ma Xiaotao saw Ye Chen, she eagerly ran over, scooped him up, and hugged him tightly.

"Sister Xiaotao, don't... do this."

Looking at the overexcited Ma Xiaotao, Ye Chen tried to stop her, hoping she would calm down.

At the same time, Ye Chen felt that his fate was truly bitter. He had only just escaped the wolf's den, only to enter the tiger's maw.

But Ma Xiaotao, who had not played with Ye Chen for quite some time, would not let him off. Ignoring the strange look from the Ice Beauty beside her, she crazily inhaled Ye Chen's scent.

It was not until half an hour later that Ma Xiaotao finally released Ye Chen with satisfaction. Smiling contentedly, she said, "Alright, Little Chen. Big Sister feels much better now."

Ye Chen rubbed his hair, which Ma Xiaotao had thoroughly tousled, and looked at his wrinkled clothes, his heart filled with speechlessness.

He raised his head and looked at Ma Xiaotao with a hint of grievance in his eyes, just like a pitiful little child who had been wronged.

Seeing Ye Chen like this, Ma Xiaotao realized she might have gone a little too far.

She walked up to Ye Chen and, ignoring his attempts to stop her, reached out and rubbed his head. Her mouth said she was sorry, but her actions lacked even the slightest sincerity.

Ye Chen sighed helplessly and shifted his gaze to the "Ice Beauty" beside Ma Xiaotao.

Looking at her cool features and distinctive attire, he formed a few guesses and asked.

"Sister Xiaotao, this person beside you is...?"

Only then did Ma Xiaotao remember Ling Luochen was standing beside her. She took Ling Luochen's hand and introduced her to Ye Chen with a smile.

"Little Chen, this is Sister's best friend, Ling Luochen. She's an incredibly powerful ice-type Soul Master at Shrek Academy!"

Then Ma Xiaotao turned to Ling Luochen and said.

"Luochen, this is the little brother Ye Chen I always tell you about. Isn't he adorable?"

Ling Luochen had noticed Ye Chen long ago. Seeing the young boy before her with golden eyes and short black hair, her originally icy gaze instantly softened, and her heart nearly melted from how cute he was.

She unconsciously reached out, wanting to pat Ye Chen's little head and feel its soft touch.

But just as her hand extended halfway, Ma Xiaotao directly swatted it away, declaring her ownership over Ye Chen to Ling Luochen.

"Luochen, you can't touch Little Chen. Only I'm allowed to touch Little Chen's head."

Seeing how domineering Ma Xiaotao was, Ling Luochen's temper flared as well, and she could not help thinking.

Why can't I touch him? If you won't let me, then I'll do it anyway.

With that thought, Ling Luochen reached toward Ye Chen again, clearly determined not to give up until she had touched him.

When Ma Xiaotao saw Ling Luochen actually reaching out to touch Ye Chen again, anger immediately rose in her heart, and she was about to argue with Ling Luochen.

Watching the two women in front of him about to start quarreling, Ye Chen hurriedly stepped forward to mediate. It was the middle of the night; he had no desire to watch two women tear into each other.

After a while.

Ye Chen's small body hugged Ma Xiaotao's beautiful, slender leg. Looking at the two women he had finally calmed down, he could not help sighing.

"Being a man is so hard."