Douluo Continent: The Ice Dragon King Martial Soul, Ma Xiaotao is Addicted

"This...how is this possible?"

Meng Hongchen stared in disbelief at the brand-new carving knife in Ye Chen's hand, her mouth slightly agape, almost unable to believe her eyes.

As a Soul Master, she was extremely sensitive to auras. She could clearly feel that the evil aura that had made her feel uncomfortable had completely disappeared, replaced by a vast and pure life energy.

Simply being close to her made the flow of her soul power smoother, and her spirit was invigorated.

Ye Chen looked at the transformed carving knife in his hand and nodded in satisfaction.

"Now, it's no longer called the Soul-Devouring Carving Knife; it can be called the 'Living Spirit Carving Knife.' That's its true form."

As Ye Chen spoke, he turned to look at Meng Hongchen, who was still in shock, and handed her the carving knife with a smile on his face.

Meng Hongchen subconsciously took the carving knife. It felt warm and smooth to the touch, without any trace of coldness or evil. Instead, a warm current flowed through the handle, making her feel extremely comfortable.

"A carving knife for living beings... what on earth is going on?"

Meng Hongchen looked puzzled.

"The source of its ferocity is the resentment within this carving knife. This resentment has been forcibly fused with an extremely rare and precious 'life-gold' for thousands of years, which is why it has earned the infamous reputation of being a vicious knife that devours spirits."

Ye Chen explained, "What I just did was forcibly erase that wisp of resentment, restoring the Life Gold to its original pure appearance."

"Gold of living beings?"

Meng Hongchen felt both unfamiliar with and curious about this term.

"Yes, this is an attractive metal containing the purest life energy. In terms of rarity, it can even reach the level of a level 10 rare metal, which is extremely rare."

Ye Chen didn't explain its miraculous effects in detail, but simply smiled and said, "Now, this carving knife is not only free of the curse, but its value is far greater than before."

"I dare say that, with its current quality, it could easily rank in the top 30 of the carving knife rankings."

"certainly……"

Ye Chen changed the subject, saying, "Its greatest effect is that it can continuously nourish the holder's body, slowly and gently improving physical condition, enhancing vitality, and even..."

Ye Chen paused deliberately, looking into Meng Hongchen's eyes with a mischievous smile, "It's also extremely effective for girls' beauty and skincare."

"Ah! Really?"

Meng Hongchen's icy blue eyes lit up instantly, her previous worry and shock replaced by immense joy.

Beauty and skin care!

Which girl could resist such temptation?
Moreover, the aura emanating from the carving knife itself made her feel incredibly comfortable, clearly indicating that it was very beneficial to her body.

She had no doubt about Ye Chen's words.

Because each of the engraving knives has extremely unique properties.

The carving knife in her hand is called "Cicada of Cold," and it is a carving knife that is very close to the ultimate ice attribute.

Now, sensing the properties of the emerald green carving knife in her hand, she discovered that its life force far surpassed her "Cicada's Cry," and its ranking was definitely higher than her "Cicada's Cry."

As for beauty and skincare, she naturally believed in those as well.

Meng Hongchen gripped the emerald green, warm carving knife tightly, feeling the gentle current flowing from it, as if every cell in her body was cheering with joy.

Such miraculous effects far surpass any natural beauty and skincare treasures.

"of course it's true."

Seeing her surprised and delighted expression, Ye Chen was also in a good mood.

"However, the energy contained in the living gold inside is too enormous. I will guide you to absorb a portion first, so that it can nourish you more gently, lest you be unable to withstand it all at once."

"Ok!"

Meng Hongchen nodded vigorously, showing complete trust in Ye Chen.

Ye Chen gestured for her to sit down on the edge of the bed.

He walked up to Meng Hongchen, picked up the carving knife, and instead of using the blade, gently placed the smooth, mirror-like side of the knife, with its flowing golden leaf veins, on Meng Hongchen's smooth forehead.

All of a sudden!
An incredibly pure and immense life force, like warm spring water, slowly flowed into Meng Hongchen's body through the point of contact.

This energy was not domineering at all, but full of natural affinity, quickly permeating her limbs and bones, cleansing her meridians, and nourishing her bones and flesh. "Hmm..."

Meng Hongchen couldn't help but let out a soft, comfortable moan.

She could clearly feel as if her body had been cleansed, all her fatigue gone, and her mind clearer than ever before.

Something deep within my body seemed to be awakened, becoming more vibrant, and my skin appeared to become more radiant and elastic.

Her perception and control over her own soul power seemed to become more acute and adept at this moment.

This effect was far more powerful than any top-grade natural treasure she had taken as a child.

A moment later, Ye Chen put away the carving knife.

When Meng Hongchen opened her eyes, they were bright and sparkling. Her face was flushed with surprise, and she looked radiant, as if she had just had a top-notch full-body spa treatment.

"How does it feel?"

Ye Chen asked with a smile.

"This is...this is amazing!"

Meng Hongchen stood up excitedly, feeling the changes in her body, her face full of joy.

"I feel so much lighter, my soul power is flowing so smoothly, and... my skin really seems to have gotten better!"

She couldn't help but touch her smooth cheek, her eyes filled with incredible surprise.

Ye Chen stood in front of her, a smile in his eyes, like a seasoned gourmet evaluating the finest ingredients.

He watched with intense focus, his gaze tracing her slightly flushed cheeks, then gliding over her swan-like, long, and fair neck, finally settling on the outline of her legs encased in ultra-thin white stockings beneath her skirt.

This change was extremely subtle and might be difficult for ordinary people to notice, but it was crystal clear to him.

It was a radiant feeling of life's essence emanating from within.

The Gold of Life might also have an effect on Ye Chen, but because Ye Chen's physique is too strong, the effect is not significant.

For Meng Hongchen, however, it is the most top-grade nourishing treasure.

This single boost will increase Meng Hongchen's maximum lifespan for absorbing the next soul ring by at least 1000 years.

"Hmm, that's really good~"

Ye Chen nodded slightly.

His arms naturally encircled her slender waist, pulling her soft body into his embrace.

His chin rested gently on the top of her fragrant wine-red hair, his warm breath brushing against her sensitive earlobe, his voice tinged with laughter, "You really do look more beautiful, but... judging by appearances alone isn't enough, we need to observe more closely to determine just how good the effect is."

His tone was deliberately teasing as his fingertips slowly traced small circles on her waist through the thin fabric.

"Hmph..." Meng Hongchen's face instantly turned red, like a ripe peach.

She turned her face away shyly, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, and muttered softly with a coquettish nasal tone, "You big bad guy... you said you were going to give me a gift, but that's your real purpose, isn't it?"

Despite saying that, Meng Hongchen showed no intention of breaking free. Instead, she pressed herself closer to Ye Chen, enjoying the solid and warm sense of security she felt.

Meng Hongchen was in the throes of new love when Ye Chen suddenly ran away and only returned after so long.

She naturally couldn't let Ye Chen go.

Even if Ye Chen doesn't take the initiative, she still can't help but pounce on him.

Anyway, Ye Chen has to give her a full explanation tonight.

"yes……"

Ye Chen admitted it without hesitation, and then lowered his head to give her a quick kiss on her smooth forehead.

Ye Chen's tongue seemed to still linger on his lips, a hint of lingering satisfaction in his smile: "Hmm, it seems... it really has gotten a little tastier..."

(End of this chapter)