Ye Feifei's words made Ye Tian's face flush slightly. 'This brazen girl, flirting with me right in front of Xiao Yaoyao and Lin Ling. I have no idea what she's thinking.'
"I really cheated death this time," Ye Tian said, his expression turning serious. "I never expected the Thunder Crow King's Thunder Power to be so formidable. If I hadn't already been able to absorb it, I probably would have died from its terrifying Attack Power."
"Ye Tian, you're so lucky. It's like you're a miracle. Surviving a full-power strike from a Tier Five Demon Beast is unbelievably difficult, especially since your Power Realm is only at the Second Vein.
The difference in your Realms was so vast, yet you came out unharmed. It's terrifying just to think about. If something had happened to you, what would Feifei and I have done?" Xiao Yaoyao added.
"Exactly! Did you even think about how we would feel?" Ye Feifei chimed in. "You can't just live for yourself; you have to think about us, too! That was just too selfish. We don't want there to be a next time."
At that moment, Ye Tian truly didn't know how to explain himself. He understood what Ye Feifei and Xiao Yaoyao were feeling. Of course, Lin Ling surely felt the same, though she was too embarrassed to express it.
"But I'm fine now, aren't I? You don't have to worry. I promise it won't happen again!" Ye Tian said, quickly changing the subject. "Feifei, how was your time in the Demon Beast Region? Did you improve your Power Realm?"
"I definitely made progress, especially with my practical combat experience," Ye Feifei said. "My Realm also broke through a level, so I'm at the One Vein Ninth Layer now. I feel like I can break through again, but it will take some time."
The current Ye Tian was as handsome and dashing as could be. His regenerated skin made him look more mature, and combined with his worldly tone and sophisticated manner, he seemed far more experienced. It made both Xiao Yaoyao and Lin Ling see him in a new light.
"I know," Ye Feifei said. "The Demon Beasts in the Ordinary Demon Beast Region are still really strong. I ran into a few that I couldn't defeat, and Sister Yaoyao had to kill them for me. I can't imagine how many students will be killed by these Demon Beasts during future field training."
"It's the law of the jungle—only the strong survive," Ye Tian said. "Don't dwell on it. The most important thing now is to increase our strength as quickly as possible. I need to get stronger, too. It's just too dangerous to be weak. I learned that much firsthand."
"Boss, if you want to improve your strength now, your only option is to enter the High-Level Region," the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python said. "There are still other Elemental Demon Beasts we haven't encountered. Obtaining their Elemental Magic Crystals would be a huge help to you."
Ye Tian understood what the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python was saying. Indeed, only the Demon Beasts of the High-Level Region were suitable opponents for him to train against. Now that he had broken through to the Three Veins Realm, he could finally begin the Cultivation of the Martial Skills left to him by the War Dragon Remnant Soul. A thrill of excitement shot through Ye Tian at the thought of cultivating such supreme Martial Skills.
However, he was worried that Ye Feifei would become anxious and insist on coming with him to the High-Level Region. Although they would be safe with the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python and the Snake King protecting them, it would be a major hindrance to his own power improvement. He decided not to take them with him this time.
"That's a good idea," Ye Tian said to the three women. "I was thinking the same thing. How about this? I'll stay here for a few days, and then I'll head to the High-Level Demon Beast Region. Feifei, Sister Yaoyao, and Sister Lin Ling, you'll stay here in the Ordinary Demon Beast Region to help Feifei increase her strength."
He knew that saying this would definitely hurt them, but he had no other choice. Even if the three of them were unhappy, this was how it had to be.
"No way! You can't just leave us behind," Ye Feifei said. "We have to go with you. You've scared us enough this time. Don't tell me you want a repeat of that?"
"I don't agree either," Xiao Yaoyao chimed in. "If you're going, we all go together!"
"That's right," Lin Ling said. "You can't abandon us and leave us to worry ourselves sick over you. Do you have any idea how selfish that is?"
But the moment the words left her mouth, she regretted them. They had an intimate undertone, and Ye Feifei and Xiao Yaoyao were already a little suspicious of her. 'Now they're definitely going to be even more suspicious,' she thought.
"Lin Ling, are you hiding something from us?" Xiao Yaoyao asked. "What is really going on between you and Ye Tian?"
Lin Ling's face immediately began to burn. Staring into the intense gazes of Ye Feifei and Xiao Yaoyao, she was at a loss for words. She couldn't help but look to Ye Tian, pleading for his help.
Ye Tian understood the plea in Lin Ling's eyes. He hadn't wanted the other two to find out, but it seemed that was no longer an option. If he didn't come clean, the relationship between the three women might be ruined.
"You can stop guessing," Ye Tian said. "Lin Ling, just like the two of you, is my woman. I'll explain the reasons to you clearly later. I hope all of you can get along."
"Lin Ling is your woman, too? What on earth is going on?" Xiao Yaoyao demanded. "Ye Tian, you need to explain yourself. It's not that we mind you having other women, but you at least have to give us a reasonable explanation! Just how many more sisters are you planning on adding to our family?"
Ye Tian frowned slightly and began to explain. "A while back, I ran into some very powerful Earth Bears. Their Power Realm was high, and one of them was even a mutant. Lin Ling was injured by that Earth Bear's self-destruction while trying to save me.
Her injuries were extremely severe. In order to save her, I… had some intimate contact with her. Now, think about it: if a woman's body is seen, and even touched, by a man, what choice does she have? She can either become his woman or kill him.
Lin Ling, of course, was unwilling to kill me, so she could only choose the first option. Now you understand, right? The only reason she didn't tell you was that she was afraid of making things awkward. After all, nobody likes sharing their man."
"Oh, so that's what happened! Actually, we don't mind adding another sister. Don't worry, Ye Tian, we'll all get along just fine. Lin Ling and I were already as close as sisters, so becoming your women together is a kind of happiness in its own way.
However," Xiao Yaoyao continued, "we still want to go with you to the High-Level Demon Beast Region. We really can't take another shock like the last one."
"This is not up for discussion," Ye Tian stated. "I need to face certain things on my own. Don't worry, with Ye Lin and the Snake King protecting me, I'll be perfectly fine. Besides, I do want to go alone, so please don't argue with me.
We're all finally together. How about we hunt some tasty Demon Beasts and have a barbecue? I hope I'll have a pleasant surprise for you all the next time we meet," Ye Tian said with a display of masculine bravado…