Journey to become a God

Ye Chen received all the rewards, which were immediately stored inside the Fairy Gate. Unlike a traditional storage ring, the Fairy Gate had infinite storage capacity, making it far superior. Since it functioned similarly to a storage ring and remained invisible, it was a perfect fit for Ye Chen.

"My wife, I have a special gift for you," Ye Chen said.

He took out the Marrow-Washing Pills and the Zither Lotus, handing them to Zhao Yanyan. She received the pill bottles and the beautifully crafted zither with excitement. Zhao Yanyan had always loved traditional musical instruments, so she was naturally drawn to techniques related to them.

Ye Chen explained that the Zither Lotus was a spiritual weapon with special powers.

"Yanyan, how about I teach you these two techniques? Come with me," Chu Yuechan offered.

Chu Yuechan then took Zhao Yanyan to the training room to practice the newly acquired techniques.

"Husband, do you want to come with us?" Zhao Yanyan asked Ye Chen.

"You two go ahead. I'll join you soon," Ye Chen replied.

Before joining them, Ye Chen wanted to plant the Heaven Peach seeds, so he quickly headed to the medicinal garden. After finding an empty patch of land, he planted the seeds, using his Growth Array Technique to ensure optimal conditions for their development.

Once he was done, Ye Chen made his way to the training room, where he found Zhao Yanyan attentively listening to Chu Yuechan's lecture on the fundamentals of cultivation. Not wanting to waste time, Ye Chen also began practicing his techniques, determined to perfect them.

Time passed quickly, and before they knew it, an entire day had gone by. By then, Zhao Yanyan had successfully grasped the basics of the two techniques. She excitedly demonstrated them to Ye Chen, like a child showing off a new toy.

Ye Chen smiled at her enthusiasm. Then, as a token of trust, he handed her one of the three Fairy Gate keys. This special key allowed women to enter and exit the Fairy Gate freely. As soon as she received it, a unique mark appeared on her left hand—proof of her newfound access.

When Ye Chen and Zhao Yanyan finally stepped out of the training room, they realized that they had been inside all day. Ye Chen glanced at the clock on the wall—it was already nine at night.

"I'm going to take a shower first," Zhao Yanyan said before heading into the bathroom.

Feeling exhausted from his training, Ye Chen lay down on the bed to relax. Just then, a phone rang. When he checked, he saw that it wasn't his—it was Zhao Yanyan's.

Seeing that the caller was Lin Rouxi, Ye Chen hesitated for a moment before answering.

"Yanyan, where are you? Why aren't you home yet?" Lin Rouxi's concerned voice came through the phone.

"Teacher Lin, Yanyan is with me, so don't worry," Ye Chen replied.

"Who is this? And why do you have Yanyan's phone?" she asked suspiciously.

"It's me, Ye Chen. Yanyan is taking a bath right now, so I picked up her phone," he explained.

"Ye Chen?! Did you just say Yanyan is taking a bath? What exactly are you two doing together?" Lin Rouxi bombarded him with questions.

Realizing his mistake, Ye Chen struggled to find an explanation. Fortunately, at that moment, Zhao Yanyan stepped out of the bathroom, wrapped in a towel.

"Yanyan, Teacher Lin is on the phone for you," Ye Chen said, handing it over.

As soon as she took the phone, Lin Rouxi scolded her relentlessly, leaving Zhao Yanyan feeling helpless. However, being skilled at persuasion, she eventually managed to calm Lin Rouxi down.

After the call ended, Zhao Yanyan shot Ye Chen a reproachful look.

"This is your fault! I got scolded because of you!" she complained.

Ye Chen laughed. "What can I do? So, are you going home now?"

"Sister Lin wants me to return because it's already late," she said.

"Alright, I'll take you home."

Zhao Yanyan quickly changed back into her clothes. Ye Chen couldn't help but admire her as she dressed, but rather than feeling embarrassed, she seemed pleased by his attention.

Once she was ready, Ye Chen took her home by flying—it was much faster than walking. They soon arrived at the entrance of the girls' dormitory.

"This is far enough, husband," Zhao Yanyan said, turning to leave. However, after taking a few steps, she suddenly turned back and kissed Ye Chen.

Caught off guard, Ye Chen barely had time to react.

"My dear husband, I don't want to be apart from you," she whispered.

Ye Chen smiled warmly. "You don't have to. With the Fairy Gate, we can meet anytime, no matter where we are."

"Not tonight," she said playfully. "I just want to rest. I'm exhausted from training. Goodnight, husband. Until tomorrow."

With that, she slipped out of his embrace and ran into the dormitory.

Ye Chen watched her disappear inside before turning away, heading back to his hotel for a well-earned rest.