Full and Satisfied

In an instant, all the sisters' long hair moved as one. Countless strands extended wildly, weaving together and closing in, densely filling every inch of space around Chen Jie.

Hair surrounded him above, below, and on every side, leaving not a single gap. It trapped him firmly in the middle, forming a completely sealed cage of hair with nowhere to dodge.

The instant he was completely trapped, Chen Jie's gaze sharpened, and he stopped holding back.

The icy soul power within him erupted in full, and the phantom scorpion tail behind him shuddered violently!

Ice Empress's Wrath!

Dense, domineering jade-green icy force exploded outward, its freezing chill sweeping through the entire grove.

The strands attacking from every direction turned stiff and brittle the moment they touched the ice. Hair that had been supple snapped and shattered strand by strand.

Using Spiritual Detection, Chen Jie located the weakest point in the cage of hair and charged through it with all his strength, forcibly tearing apart the Heavenly Net the sisters had unleashed together and utterly defeating it.

The instant their skills collided, a powerful backlash of soul power rebounded toward them.

Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo had already expended a great deal of soul power by unleashing successive soul skills. Their bodies were beginning to struggle, and they simply could not withstand the fierce recoil.

Both swayed at once, their legs weakening beneath them. They lost their footing and their balance completely, stumbling backward and falling, about to slam hard onto the grass.

With their fate hanging by a thread, Chen Jie reacted swiftly, darting in front of them in a flash.

He extended both arms at once, slipping one around each slender waist and drawing both falling girls securely into his embrace, catching them firmly.

The sudden closeness made Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo go rigid in an instant.

Their soft bodies pressed tightly against Chen Jie's chest, their azure eyes widening abruptly. Their little faces flushed scarlet, and they froze in bewilderment, not daring to move.

A breeze drifted gently through the grove. The surrounding jade-green icy mist slowly dispersed, and the clamor of battle fell completely silent.

In the quiet Small Woods, only the three figures remained nestled tightly together, and the atmosphere instantly became tender and charged with intimacy.

The three slowly separated, though a faint heat still lingered in the air.

He had held them rather firmly in his haste to catch them. As Chen Jie released his grip, his fingertips inadvertently brushed a little more softness, quietly stealing a small advantage.

Lan Susu trembled slightly, her cheeks instantly growing hot.

She raised a hand and gently smoothed her disheveled sea-blue hair, feigning composure to hide her embarrassment. Her heart was in turmoil, and the distinct, unusual sensation at her waist refused to fade, leaving her unable to settle down for a long time.

Beside her, Lan Luoluo was even more flustered, her little face burning hot.

She had noticed that inadvertent touch and felt both shy and awkward, but was too embarrassed to say anything. She could only press her lips together and lower her eyes, her heart racing absurdly fast, discomfort showing in every inch of her.

Seeing them standing stiffly with bashful faces, Chen Jie understood perfectly, but deliberately acted as though nothing had happened. He chuckled to ease the awkwardness. "All right, don't be embarrassed. Getting hurt in a fall during sparring would've been the real trouble. I just happened to lend a hand."

With that, he raised a hand and dispersed the lingering icy mist around him, clearing the chill from the grove completely.

After this bout of genuine combat practice, the three had clearly developed much better coordination.

The sisters had learned the explosive strength of Chen Jie's Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion martial soul, while Chen Jie had fully grasped the attack range, binding rhythm, and openings in their Hair Martial Souls. In tomorrow's Freshman Assessment, their teamwork would only be smoother and more reliable.

Lan Susu took a deep breath, suppressing the strange feelings in her heart and forcing herself to regain her composure. She said earnestly, "Let's regulate our soul power, then run through the timing of our teamwork once more."

Lan Luoluo immediately nodded as well, pushing down her embarrassment and focusing seriously. "Yes! We'll remember those openings this time. Next time, we definitely won't let soul power backlash disrupt our rhythm."

For the rest of their practice, the three no longer fought at full strength, concentrating solely on refining their tactics.

The sisters precisely controlled their hair to lock down the battlefield, circling and restraining their opponent. They used their Hair Martial Souls' flexibility and resistance to extreme cold to harry him from every direction, while Chen Jie relied on Spiritual Detection to anticipate their movements accurately, seize the right moment to break through and attack, and overwhelm them head-on.

Control and offense complemented each other perfectly, and their coordination grew increasingly practiced and instinctive.

Fragments of midday sunlight fell through gaps in the leaves, spreading warmth throughout the grove, peaceful and pleasant.

By the time they finished practicing their full set of tactics, it was exactly noon.

After a busy morning of sparring and training, all three were getting hungry.

Lan Luoluo's eyes lit up, and she perked up immediately. "It's lunchtime already! Why don't we just cook and eat right here?"

Lan Susu gently agreed, turning to Chen Jie. "Luoluo and I often train outdoors, so we're used to carrying supplies with us. We're both decent cooks. This is the perfect chance to make you lunch and thank you for helping us practice our teamwork."

Chen Jie smiled and nodded. "Then I'm in for a real treat. Thanks for the effort, both of you."

Before Chen Jie could say anything else, the sisters raised their hands together. A faint gleam flashed at their fingertips, and their portable soul tools glowed softly blue.

They took a grill, charcoal, prepared fresh fish, seasoning bottles, plates, bowls, and chopsticks from their soul tools one after another. They had everything they needed, making it clear that they had come prepared.

The sisters divided the work efficiently. Lan Susu carefully tended to the fish, cleaning them thoroughly, coating them with a special sauce, and sprinkling the spices evenly; Lan Luoluo deftly set up the grill, lit the charcoal, and placed the marinated fish over the coals.

The charcoal crackled, and thin wisps of smoke curled upward. As the fish cooked, their savory aroma slowly spread through the Small Woods. Fat dripped down their bodies onto the charcoal, sizzling and releasing an enticing fragrance.

Lan Luoluo turned the grill from time to time, carefully controlling the heat for fear of burning the fish; Lan Susu passed her seasonings from beside her and occasionally helped adjust the fish. Their teamwork was seamless, their movements practiced.

Chen Jie leaned against a nearby tree trunk, quietly watching the twin sisters bustling in the sunlight. Their sea-blue hair swayed gently with their movements like an ocean breeze, and the grove was filled with the warmth of everyday life.

Before long, the fish had turned golden and crisp on the outside, while the flesh within remained white, tender, and juicy.

Lan Luoluo carefully took the cooked fish off the grill and placed them on plates, looking at Chen Jie expectantly. "Try it! This is our specialty."

Lan Susu smiled softly too, a gentle warmth in her eyes. "Eat it while it's hot. After a busy morning, it's just what we need to replenish our soul power and stamina."

Chen Jie accepted a plate and looked at the grilled fish, a feast of color, aroma, and flavor. He smiled sincerely. "It looks delicious. You two are amazing-not only is your teamwork great, but your cooking is wonderful too."

The three sat together beneath the shade of the trees and dug into the grilled fish.

The fish was tender and thoroughly infused with flavor, and Chen Jie enjoyed it immensely.

After finishing, Chen Jie raised a hand to rub his rounded belly and thought to himself, Today reminded me of a saying from my previous life again: once you're full, it's time to do... chicks.

Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo had already begun tidying up, putting all the used cooking utensils and rubbish back into their soul tools until the grove was as clean as it had been before.

In the quiet Small Woods, the sunlight was warm and gentle, and the lingering aroma of grilled fish still hung in the air.

An unexpected embrace during sparring, followed by this heartwarming meal of grilled fish in the grove, made the intimate, cozy atmosphere between the three grow stronger and stronger.