Over this period, his bond with these young girls had gradually deepened.
The early morning sunlight streamed through the expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, spilling softly into the spacious, well-lit training room.
The wooden floor carried a faint natural fragrance, while the mirrors lining the walls reflected a serene and picturesque scene.
In this tranquil setting, a group of beautiful girls practiced yoga with unwavering focus.
Clad in form-fitting ice-blue yoga outfits, the snug fabric accentuated their flawless curves. The elegant hue complemented their temperaments—graceful yet lively, dignified yet spirited.
Whether standing, sitting, or stretching, each of their poses resembled a work of art, a delight to behold.
Their long, ice-blue hair was loosely tied back, with a few stray strands framing their cheeks, lending them a touch of softness and playfulness.
Their eyes, clear and intent, seemed to shut out the world, as if only they and their inner selves existed in this moment.
The girls pressed their feet together, straightened their backs, and let their arms hang naturally.
Taking a deep breath, they slowly closed their eyes, allowing their bodies and minds to relax. With each measured inhale and exhale, they tuned out external distractions, focusing solely on the present.
Yet, at that very moment, a gentle voice broke the silence.
"Brother Fu Ye, there are still some things Xue Wu doesn't understand. Could you guide me again?"
Hearing Xue Wu's request, Fu Ye rose from the podium and made his way toward her. The other girls shot fleeting glances of envy—they should've asked first!
"Hmm? What part is giving you trouble? Would you like me to demonstrate again?"
True to his gentlemanly nature, Fu Ye never turned down any girl who sought his help.
"Yes! Brother Fu Ye, Xue Wu feels like the details aren't perfect yet. Right now, I can only increase my training speed by 80% at most."
It was true that Xue Wu had ulterior motives—but it was also true that she genuinely wanted Fu Ye's guidance.
Over the past month of daily yoga practice, her efficiency had improved from 50% to 80%. Yet, she still hadn't reached the full 100%.
Fu Ye settled gently behind her, drawing envious gazes from the others.
"Alright, I'll guide you through it again. But this time, make sure to remember it well."
His eyes swept over the girls around him. Among them, Wu Ling, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong were the most adept at mastering this top-tier yoga technique.
Being younger, they were naturally more flexible than Shui Bing'er and the others. Still, even they hadn't achieved perfection, usually capping their cultivation speed at around 90%.
As usual, Fu Ye pressed Xue Wu's back against his chest, cradled her fair hands, and slowly raised them overhead before extending them outward, letting her feel the stretch and extension of her body. His movements were fluid and effortless, like a dancing butterfly.
Next, he guided her to bend her knees slightly, lean forward, and place her palms on the ground, forming a flawless forward fold. Throughout this, Fu Ye's breathing remained steady, without the slightest hitch.
In contrast, Xue Wu's heart raced wildly, her thoughts in disarray—yet the soul power within her flowed smoothly.
Following Fu Ye's lead, she straightened up, then lifted one leg behind her while stretching her arms forward, maintaining perfect balance.
Though the pose seemed simple, it demanded immense focus and core strength—especially the seamless circulation and expansion of soul power.
Her face showed no tension, only determination. With slight adjustments, she stabilized her posture, as if merging with the earth itself.
Then, Fu Ye guided her into an even more challenging stance.
Planting her hands on the ground, she kicked her legs up, flipping into a handstand. Her arms bore her weight steadily, legs straight, toes pointing skyward.
In this inverted state, she felt blood rushing back, her body light as a soaring bird.
Fu Ye, relying on his soul power, stayed close behind her. Under his guidance, Xue Wu executed every movement flawlessly, her acupoints steadily opening with each motion.
Throughout the session, Xue Wu's cheeks remained flushed with joy. With Fu Ye's help, her grasp of this advanced technique deepened—and her bond with Brother Fu Ye seemed to grow even closer!
His yoga teachings had taught her to listen to her body, to understand its whispers.
"Haa… haa…"
After an unknown stretch of time, her breathing grew heavier. Yet she knew—this was the essence of the technique.
It drained tremendous physical energy but drastically accelerated cultivation speed in a short span!
Time slipped away unnoticed. As Fu Ye guided Xue Wu through the final pose, the technique reached 100% completion—though the physical toll was greater. Now, she needed to unwind.
Her breaths slowed and deepened, her heartbeat steadying.
When she finally opened her eyes, she found herself cradled in Fu Ye's arms—he had held her, fearing she might collapse. A sweet warmth bloomed in her chest.
"Brother Fu Ye… thank you so much!"
Ignoring the disgruntled stares of her teammates, Xue Wu threw herself into Fu Ye's embrace, hugging their beloved teacher tightly.
[Xue Wu's current favorability: 98%]
[Shui Bing'er's current favorability: 96%]
[Shui Yue'er's current favorability: 98%]
[Zhu Zhuqing's current favorability: 89%]
[Ning Rongrong's current favorability: 90%]
[Wu Ling's current favorability: 95%]
[Yu Hairou's current favorability: 97%]
[Shen Liuyu's current favorability: 97%]
[Zhu Zhuyun's favorability: 100%]
Feeling the warmth in his arms, Fu Ye allowed a faint smile to touch his lips.
Xue Wu was effectively the big sister of the Tianshui team—second only to Captain Shui Bing'er. Even the captain deferred to her in certain matters.
"Alright, enough clinging. You're almost nineteen—still acting like a little girl?"
He ruffled her ice-blue hair before gently disentangling himself from her reluctant grasp.
Now, facing the entire Tianshui team, he seemed ready to make an announcement.
"Soon, I'll take you to Heaven Dou City to register for the Great Spirit Arena competition. You must all train diligently in the coming days."
"Master these four techniques—Mysterious Heaven Technique, Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, Purple Demon Eye, and Controlling Crane Catching Dragon. No slacking off."
"Hehe, got it, Brother Fu Ye! But… Yue'er also has a few things she doesn't quite understand…"
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