Relax," Chu Yuechan said gently. "Ye Chen won't be mad over something like this. He knows I was joking. Now, can we please talk about something more important?"
Zhao Yanyan hesitated. "Are you... really telling the truth this time?"
Chu Yuechan raised her hand in mock oath. "I swear! No more teasing. Promise."
With that, she helped Zhao Yanyan sit comfortably on the bed.
Though her body still ached from the night before, Zhao Yanyan couldn't help but blush. Last night had been intense—Ye Chen's passion, his care, everything about him had overwhelmed her.
Despite the soreness, a sense of fulfillment lingered in her heart
Big sister Yuechan, why did you do that to us?"
Zhao Yanyan looked at Chu Yuechan, her brows furrowed in frustration. "Why did you tease us like that and cause such a misunderstanding?"
Chu Yuechan chuckled softly, her tone unapologetic. "I just wanted to see how you'd react if Ye Chen had another woman by his side. I didn't expect you to get that upset, hehe."
She had done it deliberately. Chu Yuechan wanted to test Zhao Yanyan's feelings, especially since she knew that more women would inevitably be drawn to Ye Chen in the future. She needed to know whether Zhao Yanyan could truly accept that reality.
"Another woman?" Zhao Yanyan repeated, her voice trembling slightly. "So… does Ye Chen already have someone else?"
"For now, it's only you," Chu Yuechan said calmly. "But in the future, that number might grow—dozens, maybe hundreds, or even thousands."
Zhao Yanyan's expression changed. "Why? Am I not enough for him? Why would Ye Chen need so many women?"
Growing up in a modern world that advocated gender equality, Zhao Yanyan couldn't easily accept the idea of sharing her man.
For her, love was exclusive. The notion of a man taking multiple wives felt unfair—something out of a bygone era.
Chu Yuechan, on the other hand, came from a different time and world entirely.
In the cultivation world, it wasn't uncommon for powerful men to have multiple wives and concubines.
The Lord of the Stars himself had thousands. To Chu Yuechan, it was nothing unusual.
Seeing Zhao Yanyan's confusion, Chu Yuechan patiently explained how things worked in the cultivation world.
She spoke of dual cultivation, of yin and yang energy balance, and of how some special constitutions required more than one partner to grow in power safely.
At first, Zhao Yanyan struggled to understand.
But the more she listened, the more things started to make sense.
"Then… does that mean what I can offer Ye Chen isn't enough?" she asked hesitantly.
"If Ye Chen were to draw too much yin energy from you alone, it would harm your body," Chu Yuechan explained. "And even if you were willing, Ye Chen wouldn't want to put you at risk."
Zhao Yanyan sighed, her eyes flickering with doubt. "You really do sound like his older sister, Yuechan."
Chu Yuechan smiled gently. She could see the inner struggle in Zhao Yanyan's heart.
"Yanyan, do you love Ye Chen?" she asked softly.
"Yes, I love him deeply… but…"
"But what?" Chu Yuechan pressed gently. "If you truly love him, then you should support him—especially after all the sacrifices he's made for you.
A good woman stands by her man, not only in peace but in hardship too."
Zhao Yanyan fell silent, Chu Yuechan's words echoing in her heart. It was true.
Time and time again, Ye Chen had protected her, stood beside her, and risked his life to help her.
Perhaps now, it was her turn to support him—to help him cultivate and survive.
"You're no longer an ordinary woman," Chu Yuechan added. "You've stepped into the path of cultivation.
Mortals might live a few decades, but you have a chance to live for centuries or longer. Let go of your earthly attachments."
Zhao Yanyan thought back to the previous night. After just one session of dual cultivation with Ye Chen, she had broken through to the first level of the Spirit Formation Realm—a leap of two entire realms. It was astonishing progress.
Finally, after a long pause, Zhao Yanyan nodded with firm resolve. "Sister Yuechan… from now on, I will stand by Ye Chen's side, no matter what. I am his first wife, and I will support him."
Chu Yuechan's smile bloomed like a flower in spring.
Pp She was genuinely happy. Convincing Zhao Yanyan meant fewer complications in the future.
Once Zhao Yanyan's special physique fully awakened, her mind and spirit would evolve even further—accepting Ye Chen's destiny would become easier with time.
"I'm glad you've made your decision," Chu Yuechan said cheerfully. "Now, let's take a bath and freshen up.
The water here is special—it will make you feel relaxed and rejuvenated."
Without waiting for a response, she grabbed Zhao Yanyan's hand and vanished from the room.
Meanwhile, Ye Chen was still waiting patiently outside the dual cultivation chamber.
He had been there the entire time, not knowing that the two women had already left through a hidden passage cloaked by a barrier.
Chu Yuechan led Zhao Yanyan into another chamber, where a large pool stretched nearly eighty meters across.
One side of the water emitted gentle steam, while the other was as cold as ice.
Curious, Zhao Yanyan dipped her hand into the steamy side.
The warmth spread through her fingers soothingly. Then she tried the cold side—an icy chill ran through her arm. Both extremes surprised her.
As she gazed into the crystal-clear water, Zhao Yanyan caught her reflection—and paused. Something was different.
She touched her face. It felt smooth, soft, almost glowing. Her skin was brighter, her features more refined.
Even her hands were delicate and flawless. She couldn't recall ever looking this… beautiful.
"Yuechan, is it just me, or do I look different?" she asked, turning toward Chu Yuechan.
Chu Yuechan smiled knowingly. "That's one of the benefits of dual cultivation with Ye Chen.
Not only does it strengthen your body, but it also enhances your beauty. If you continue, you might even become as lovely as me."
Zhao Yanyan's eyes widened. "Really?"
She suddenly realized how tempting this benefit could be. "If other women find out about this, they'll be lining up to sleep with Ye Chen…"
Beauty was every woman's dream. People spent fortunes to stay young and attractive.
But if dual cultivation with Ye Chen granted such results—and pleasure to go with it—it would be irresistible.
Chu Yuechan just laughed at her reaction.