Thanks to the miraculous power of the Treasure Lotus Lamp's wick, color instantly returned to Chen Wei's face.
His breathing steadied, and his cultivation stabilized.
Feeling the abundant magic power within him, he waved a hand, recalled Kun, and summoned the Auspicious Cloud. He was nearing the outskirts of the South Heaven Gate now, where Heavenly Soldiers and Generals patrolled everywhere amid the sea of clouds. Parading through on Kun would attract far too much attention.
As an Immortal Official of the Heavenly Court, he still had to keep a low profile where appearances were concerned.
Just then, Yang Chan formed a spell with her fingers. A wisp of smoke drifted away, and Yang Niansan returned, her lips red, her teeth white, and her bearing strikingly heroic.
Chen Wei could not help chuckling. He murmured, "Chan'er, everyone's actually known you're a female immortal for ages. They've just kept it unspoken. You really don't need to wear a male immortal's guise every day."
At his words, Yang Chan glared at him.
"Oh, so that's how it is!"
"You've all been conspiring to keep me in the dark! Especially you! You great big liar!"
"Of course not!" Chen Wei repeatedly cupped his hands, explaining with an ingratiating smile, "I could lie to anyone but you! I just saw how much fun you were having and played along."
"Hmph!"
Yang Chan turned her head away, huffing and grumbling.
Although she now knew the truth, instead of changing back into women's clothing, she tightened the jade belt around her waist.
The proud immortal maiden had lost face, and no one could talk her around.
Since she had put on men's clothing, she would stick with it to the bitter end. As long as she refused to admit anything, she would not be the one