"Go on, go on." Goku waved dismissively, his eyes casually roaming across the beautiful women around him.
It was the height of summer, and the women wore light silk dresses that showed off their figures to perfection. Compared to short skirts back in his old world, this felt far more elegant and alluring.
Ye Zhong nodded without further words and hurried toward the assessment grounds.
"This world's women really are far superior to the ones in the real world. Is it because of cultivation?" Goku mused aloud while enjoying the view.
Just then, a proud-looking woman happened to walk past him. Goku's gaze naturally followed her swaying figure. Alright, he admitted it—when he saw a beautiful girl, he couldn't help but take a closer look. That was simply a man's nature.
But as he turned, something soft suddenly pressed against his face.
"…You've got to be kidding me." Goku blinked at the unexpected sensation, staring at the girl he had accidentally bumped straight into.
"Ah!"
The young woman cried out in alarm. Startled, she stumbled back clumsily, nearly falling to the ground.
Quick as lightning, Goku reached out and caught her wrist, steadying her before she could hit the floor.
"Don't!"
She tried to protest, but she was too slow. His grip was already firm, pulling her safely upright. The moment he touched her arm, though, Goku's eyes flickered with surprise. There was something unusual about this girl's body!
"You… you're alright, aren't you?" he asked gently.
The girl glanced at him timidly, then nodded. Her small face was pale, but on her chest she wore a badge—round, with a pill-shaped design. From Ye Zhong's explanations, Goku recognized it as the symbol of the Dan Clan.
"I'm fine…" she said softly, lowering her head.
Goku studied her curiously. Her physique was extraordinary. To him, touching her felt normal—but if it had been anyone else, their soul force would have been drained completely.
"I-I'm sorry…" the girl whispered, blushing faintly as she held her hands to her chest. She gave a quick bow, then turned and fled into the crowd before he could reply.
"What a shy girl." Goku chuckled, rubbing his chin. "But that feeling just now… interesting. With a physique like that, if I'm not mistaken… she must be Dan Chen."
"Lord Goku, please follow me." Ye Zhong's voice broke him from his thoughts.
"Oh? You finished arranging things so quickly?"
"Yes." Ye Zhong hesitated. "I managed to pull some strings. You can use one of the special testing chambers. But… there are already others inside. Perhaps we should wait until tomorrow?"
"No need. What's the trouble? With me here, you've got nothing to worry about."
"…Very well."
Under the astonished stares of the onlookers, the two men entered through a special passage. After a dim corridor, the light opened up to reveal a wide, quiet chamber that blocked out the noise outside. Around ten people stood within, all turning their gazes toward Goku and Ye Zhong.
"Heh, Elder Ye Zhong," a sharp, mocking voice rang out before they could speak. "Bringing someone again, are you? Seems everyone knows this job is a disgrace."
Goku barely glanced at the speaker—an old crone in gray robes with a mouth full of yellow teeth. He ignored her entirely, but the young woman standing behind her caught his eye.
She was dressed in white, her figure tall and curvaceous, radiating cold beauty. The two men beside her couldn't take their eyes off her body, their gazes burning with desire.
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The white-robed woman was stunning but also exuded icy arrogance. Her beautiful eyes swept over Goku and Ye Zhong with open disdain. The Ye family had fallen so low they couldn't even keep their place among the Five Great Clans. Pathetic. Her contempt extended to Goku as well.
"That noisy old hag is from the Bai family…" Ye Zhong muttered, his face twitching slightly at the crone's ridicule.
"I'm not interested in that granny. What's the name of the pretty one?" Goku pointed at the white-robed girl with a faint smile.
"…Bai Wei," Ye Zhong admitted reluctantly.
"Bai Wei, huh? She looks like she needs someone to teach her a lesson." Goku chuckled, his eyes gleaming.
Across the room stood another group of three. An old man in yellow robes led a young man and woman who looked like a perfect pair. Though they said nothing, the way they dismissed Goku with a glance was almost more insulting than the Bai family's words.
Goku simply snorted. People like that weren't worth his time.
The only warm reception came from a white-haired elder in a purple alchemist's robe, who smiled genuinely upon seeing Ye Zhong. Clearly, they had some friendship.
"Elder Han Li, thank you for this," Ye Zhong said politely.
"Between us, there's no need for thanks." The old man sighed.
"Enough chatter, Ye Zhong," the gray-robed crone snapped. "I don't want to waste my time. Is this boy the one your Ye family sent? He doesn't even have a badge. Has he never passed a Pill Tower test before?"
"I haven't," Goku said casually. "Got a problem with that?" Honestly, he wanted nothing more than to smack her across the face—but his better nature reminded him to respect the elderly.
"Heh… Just as I thought." The crone sneered. Beside her, Bai Wei also cast Goku a glance, her lips curling with disdain.
"This special chamber is reserved for alchemists testing for five-grade badges and above. Elder Ye Zhong, surely you knew that?" Bai Wei said icily.
Ye Zhong's expression darkened. "Control your Bai family's people. Their rudeness is getting out of hand."
Bai Wei's face stiffened, and she turned away with a cold snort.
"Heh, you've grown quite bold, Ye Zhong," the crone sneered. "But if the Ye family can't place in the top three this time, you'll lose your right as one of the Five Great Clans. Without the Pill Tower's protection, your family will be destroyed."
"That's none of your concern." Ye Zhong forced himself to remain calm. With Goku here, he had nothing to fear.
"This is Holy Pill City, not your private territory," Elder Han Li cut in, his tone stern. "If you have complaints, take them elsewhere. Not here."
His voice carried weight, and silence finally fell over the chamber.
"According to order of arrival, the Qiu family will test first," Han Li announced. He turned to the trio who had remained quiet until now.
"You two—what rank will you be testing for?"
"Sixth-grade, beginner."
Han Li raised an eyebrow. "At your age, that's impressive."
He then looked toward the Bai family.
The two men beside Bai Wei answered quickly: "Sixth-grade, beginner."
Bai Wei herself stepped forward, her voice calm and proud.
"Sixth-grade, intermediate."
Her words drew startled looks—even the Qiu family elder frowned. The gray-robed crone grinned with satisfaction, casting a mocking glance at Ye Zhong.
"No wonder she's so arrogant," Goku remarked with a small smile. "She's got some skill. But compared to true prodigies? She's still far behind."
"Correct," Han Li said with a faint nod, though he sighed inwardly. Then his eyes shifted to Ye Zhong.
"Your turn."
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