Giving the Seed of Life to Zhang Lexuan

"Alright, since there are no objections, it's settled."

Yan Shaozhe chuckled and looked at Ye Chen. "Little Chen, cultivate diligently from now on. Once you're a little older, your master will teach you how to manage the Outer Court."

"Alright, thank you, Master~" Ye Chen replied with a brilliant smile.

He was not particularly interested in managing the Outer Court, but it did not matter. A boss did not need to know how to manage; he only needed to know how to judge people.

The academy had plenty of talented people. As long as he had a good eye for talent, managing the academy would be easy.

The meeting soon ended.

Ye Chen had only been brought here so that the Elders could become familiar with his face and look after him more easily in the future.

After all, Ye Chen's reward had already been decided yesterday. Today was merely to inform him of it.

Everyone dispersed.

Ye Chen parted ways with Ma Xiaotao and went after Zhang Lexuan instead.

Zhang Lexuan had definitely played a crucial role in securing this reward for him.

Although Ye Chen did not care much about the reward itself, he was deeply grateful for Zhang Lexuan's efforts and naturally had to thank her properly.

At the Sea God Pavilion, within a separate courtyard.

Zhang Lexuan had just been about to return to her room for a rest when she suddenly heard footsteps behind her.

Zhang Lexuan turned slightly and saw Ye Chen hurrying after her.

"Little Chen, why did you follow me?" Zhang Lexuan asked with a radiant smile.

Although she did not know what Ye Chen wanted, merely seeing him inexplicably lifted her spirits. She was usually reserved with her smiles, but she never held them back around Ye Chen.

"Big Sister, this time, it was all thanks to you. Thank you for helping me~" Ye Chen stepped forward, his face filled with sincere gratitude.

"Pfft~"

Zhang Lexuan covered her mouth and chuckled. She gently pinched Ye Chen's nose, her eyes full of tenderness. "Do we need to say such things between us? You're my little brother. As your big sister, isn't it only natural for me to look after you?"

"Come on, sit in your big sister's home for a while~"

Without giving him a chance to object, Zhang Lexuan took Ye Chen's hand and led him into the courtyard.

As the Senior Disciple Sister of the Inner Court, Zhang Lexuan held an exceptional status. She was essentially no different from the other teachers and had her own small courtyard, three or four times the size of Ma Xiaotao's residence.

Several elegant pavilions stood within the courtyard, along with a garden. The place was fresh and tranquil, like a paradise beyond the world, and the ambient spiritual energy was far denser than outside.

Cultivating in a place like this would surely yield twice the results with half the effort.

"Come, Little Chen, have some tea. Your big sister will make you something tasty~" Zhang Lexuan warmly entertained Ye Chen.

She had long wanted to invite Ye Chen to her home, but she had never found the right opportunity or excuse.

Now that Ye Chen had come to her of his own accord, she naturally would not let this chance slip away.

She had to treat him well!

That way, Ye Chen would come by often in the future.

Cultivation was inherently dull. Ye Chen was practically the only little brother in her tedious life who could bring her even a little joy, so she naturally had to seize the opportunity.

Of course, she had once had Bei Bei. When he was young, Bei Bei had been obedient and fun, but after growing up, he was no longer fun. He had become somewhat dull, and ever since he got Tang Ya, Bei Bei had never come here again...

Ye Chen was still cuter.

"Big Sister, there's no need. I came this time specifically to thank you. I even prepared a gift for you, so I hope you won't refuse it."

Ye Chen hurriedly tugged at Zhang Lexuan, then took out an exquisite little wooden box and stuffed it into her arms.

Inside were three Seed of Life pills, each containing one year of his lifespan.

The Seed of Life was not only a miraculous healing medicine. When there were no injuries to treat, it was a top-tier Youthful Appearance Pill, making it the perfect gift for a girl.

Giving too many would make the pills seem cheap.

Giving too few would not show enough sincerity. Ye Chen felt that three was just right.

Mm, he could give her more in the future.

"What is this?"

Zhang Lexuan opened the wooden box and found three small green pills resting quietly inside.

"This is my family's inherited miraculous healing medicine. It's what I gave Sister Xiaotao last time. It can heal injuries instantly, and without a healing-type Soul Master nearby, it can save your life," Ye Chen explained.

"Ah... Little Chen, this is far too precious. I can't accept it..."

Zhang Lexuan gasped and hurriedly tried to refuse.

Given her experience, she naturally knew how precious and rare such pills were. If they were put on the market, they would definitely sell for an astronomical price.

Yet Ye Chen had given her three of them outright. She absolutely could not accept them; they were simply too valuable.

"Big Sister, just accept them. This is your little brother's heartfelt gesture~"

Ye Chen once again stuffed the jade box into Zhang Lexuan's arms.

He took the chance to step closer and hug Zhang Lexuan directly, then blew softly into her ear and whispered, "These pills can not only heal injuries, but also preserve your appearance. Three pills can make Big Sister look at least three years younger..."

"Ah! They're that miraculous..."

Zhang Lexuan's heart jolted, and she was instantly tempted.

All girls loved beauty, and she was no exception. Three pills could make her three years younger—who could resist such a temptation...

While Zhang Lexuan was astonished, her cheeks also flushed red.

Ye Chen was pressed completely against her at that moment, especially as he blew into her ear, making it itch—and making her heart itch even more...

And smelling Ye Chen's fragrance at such close range made her heart, which had lain dormant for many years, begin to race...

Yet she did not resist him in the slightest. Instead, she instinctively wrapped her arms around Ye Chen's waist and held him close.

"That's right. Although these pills are precious, they still cannot compare to your place in my heart, Big Sister."

"One pill is for healing your injuries, and two are for preserving your appearance. Consider this a token of your little brother's feelings. I hope you won't refuse."

Only after saying that did Ye Chen loosen his hold on Zhang Lexuan slightly and stare directly into her eyes.

"Mm... alright, I'll accept them then." In the end, Zhang Lexuan could not resist the temptation of the Youthful Appearance Pills and accepted the gift.

Of course, Zhang Lexuan would never admit that. This was a gift from her little brother, so as his big sister, she naturally could not refuse it~

"Hehe, that's more like it~"

Only then was Ye Chen satisfied.

Giving gifts could quickly raise affection, deepen friendships, and turn those friendships into something else...

Zhang Lexuan was extremely powerful. If he could bring her into the Tang Sect, many things would become much easier afterward~

"Oh, right, Little Chen, wait a moment. I have a gift for you too~"

At that moment, Zhang Lexuan seemed to think of something. Her face reddened slightly before she turned and ran into the room.

"Huh, Zhang Lexuan has a gift too? What could it be? It's really hard to guess..."

Ye Chen stroked his chin, inexplicably looking forward to it. He truly could not guess what gift Zhang Lexuan would give him.

Zhang Lexuan had clearly thought of this on the spur of the moment. What could she possibly give him?

It can't be intimate clothing, can it?