“Yes. The key to Mystic Scholar Realm is compressing mystic power until it liquefies. The trick is rotation, like a tornado or whirlpool. But since you cultivate special thunder mystic power, you can also draw it into threads to make it denser and liquid-like.”
“Ohh~”
“Practice simulating it first to get the feel. When the real breakthrough comes, it’ll happen naturally. For example, you can control invisible water currents with mystic power to compress or stretch them, experiencing the subtleties for simulation.”
“I see. There’s a technique like that.”
“You could ask Mentor Yu Xuan about this. She’s got a good grasp on it.”
“Mentor Yu Xuan cultivates water mystic power.” Xiao Xinyan said, “Water mystic power is great—keeps the skin moist and radiant, heals wounds, and has strong sustainability.”
“Different mystic powers have different uses. I’ve sparred with Xiao Mie. Your Xiao Family’s thunder mystic power is destructive with paralyzing effects, making it great for battle. Thunder mystic cultivators are in high demand for both offense and support—excellent job prospects.”
“Water and ice systems feel more feminine, while thunder and earth feel more masculine.”
“Wielding thunder is cool regardless of gender.”
“Does Junior Brother Yan Zhen like thunder types?”
“I do, unfortunately mine isn’t.”
But there were thunder elements in the extreme flames, so Yan Zhen could wield thunder too.
Like yelling, “Ora ora ora! Shatter the darkness with thunder!”
They chatted for a while before Xiao Xinyan suddenly asked, “Junior Brother Yan Zhen, did Mi Xue’er really do that to you last night?”
—Uh… We were having a nice chat. Don’t kill the vibe like that!
“I think Senior Sister Xue’er was just impulsive.”
“Then why didn’t you refuse her?”
“I-I didn’t have time.” Yan Zhen’s face flushed. “It was already inside when I woke up.”
Xiao Xinyan blushed deeply too. “That’s so sneaky—resorting to force when pursuit fails. And you accepted her, making it seem like anyone could become your lover that way.”
She stared intently at Yan Zhen, her eyes clearly itching to act.
Just like Jige.
Yan Zhen jolted inwardly. Was Petty Senior Sister thinking of pulling the same stunt? One thunder rape was enough; another would numb him completely!
—Calm down. She can’t beat me now, so even if she tries, she can’t force it!
“Wait, Senior Sister Xinyan, I’m not that kind of casual guy.”
“Then why accept Mi Xue’er?” Xiao Xinyan looked unconvinced. “If it were me, would you accept?”
“Well, Senior Sister Xinyan is not only gorgeous but super talented. You don’t need to throw yourself at me—you’ve got tons of suitors to pick from~”
Yan Zhen meant it. Ever since Xiao Xinyan toned down her young miss temper and stopped her sharp tongue, her popularity at Mystic Academy had skyrocketed. She was now the fifth campus beauty.
In the script, after Xiao Xinyan arrived at the Holy Land Academy, she witnessed all sorts of heavenly prodigies and monstrous geniuses. She became even more low-key, diligently cultivating and single-mindedly pursuing strength. That pure determination drew in numerous suitors, and she even caught the eye of some unsavory characters. Just then, Yan Zhen emerged from the Inner Academy to visit his cousin sisters, so he conveniently lent her a hand.
“Can’t I just like only you?”
“…”
—Though Petty Senior Sister wasn’t as nagging as before, her words were still as sharp as ever, leaving him speechless.
“Mi Xue’er forced herself on you, and now you’re taking responsibility for her. So what about when you saw me completely naked back then, and… and even made me lose control of my bladder? How come you’re not taking any responsibility for me either…”
Xiao Xinyan muttered under her breath, her expression full of grievance. It was clear she still harbored deep resentment about the incident.
After all, Yan Zhen’s actions at the time had been far too crude and direct, with no regard whatsoever for a young woman’s feelings.
Yan Zhen felt extremely awkward. They had been on opposing sides back then, and simply saving her had been a generous act on his part. How could he have considered anything else? If it were now, he would at least be much gentler.
“The situation was urgent at the time—it was just a stopgap measure. Besides, Senior Sister, you said yourself that you wouldn’t hold it against me…”
Digging up old history like this wasn’t right!
Xiao Xinyan lowered her head, looking somewhat dejected.
“In your heart, I’m still not as good as Mi Xue’er, am I? Because I said so many annoying things before and did so many things you disliked.”
Yan Zhen shook his head.
“Don’t say that, Senior Sister Xinyan. All that’s in the past—nobody’s holding onto it. It’s just that my heart can’t hold so many people. I’m sorry.”
Xiao Xinyan bit her lip hard, struggling to contain her emotions.
“I’m the one who should apologize. I said some things that put you in a tough spot. I-I’m heading back to my room now. Thanks for your guidance, Junior Brother Yan Zhen~”
With that, Xiao Xinyan stood up and left Yan Zhen’s room, thoughtfully closing the door behind her.
Click. Now Yan Zhen was alone in the room, with only the faint, delicate fragrance of a young woman lingering by the bed.
Yan Zhen sighed, scratching his hair in irritation.
After a long period of contemplation, he finally slipped into the Fire Refining Starry Sky to begin his cultivation for the day.
It wasn’t until nightfall that Yan Zhen withdrew from his meditation. His head felt fuzzy, and he was far more fatigued than the day before.
“What’s wrong, Zhen’er? Do you have something on your mind?”
The Beautiful Master’s gentle voice sounded from above.
Yan Zhen shook his head, his cheek rubbing against the Beautiful Master’s jade-like leg, sending a pleasurable softness through him.
Seeing him like this, Chen Xi didn’t press further. Instead, she gently combed through his hair with her fingers as she spoke.
“Sleep here tonight. Your Master will keep you company.”
Yan Zhen murmured his assent.
“Thanks, Master.”
He took out a Messaging Talisman, intending to send a message to the group chat saying he wouldn’t be back for the night, but he couldn’t send it through.
The Messaging Talisman was too low-level; its mystic power fluctuations couldn’t bridge the two spaces.
Fortunately, the Beautiful Master had a solution.
After sending the message, Yan Zhen let out a long breath of relief. Then, pillowing his head on the Beautiful Master’s jade leg, he drifted off to sleep peacefully.
The next morning, after waking, Yan Zhen swallowed a satiety pill. Once his stomach was full, he continued refining the Gold Silver Fire Sword Embryo.
He didn’t stop until dusk, at which point he bid farewell to the Beautiful Master, left the Fire Refining Starry Sky, and returned to his room.
The room was still empty. Mentor Yu Xuan had locked Yan Meng’er and Mi Xue’er in her own quarters, only releasing the two girls at bedtime.
Clearly, Mentor Yu Xuan was quite furious about Mi Xue’er’s attempt to pounce on Yan Zhen.
Yan Zhen took a quick bath. He had just put on his clothes when System-chan’s voice rang in his mind.
【Ding! System Warm Reminder: Please leave the room, Host, to trigger the upcoming key plotline.】
