Chapter 24: The Allure of Ye Cha

As Ye Cha moved through the throng, the chorus of gasps and exclamations that rose and fell around him elicited little reaction. A gentle smile graced his handsome features, a combination so captivating it ensnared hearts in an instant.

Even in the world of cultivation, normal aesthetic standards prevailed; otherwise, men would not have found the female cultivators of the Feiyun Sect so captivatingly beautiful and alluring.

However, due to the scarcity of men and the abundance of women, female cultivators had grown accustomed to men being even slightly less attractive.

It was a universally accepted truth that most men were not as aesthetically pleasing as women.

Indeed, any living man, regardless of his appearance or physique, could readily capture the attention of female cultivators.

“Why do I suddenly feel Senior Brother Bai Ge isn’t as appealing anymore?”

“Who exactly is this man? I’ve been in the Lingtian Sect for decades and have never once seen him!”

“Could he be a new junior brother? To possess such outstanding looks yet remain unknown is truly a waste of heavenly gifts.”

“I know, I know! This is Junior Brother Ye Cha from our outer sect. Not only is he exceptionally handsome, but his personality is also wonderful!”

“Ye Cha… why does that name sound so familiar? Wait, could it be that he’s…”

“Exactly, it’s just as you’re thinking. He has a bit of a connection with the Sect Master.”

Ye Cha’s arrival instantly ignited the entire crowd. Before long, every piece of information about him had been unearthed and spread among everyone.

The hearts that had been pounding with excitement over Ye Cha quickly calmed once they learned of his intimate connection with the Sect Master.

Well, seeing Ye Cha’s refined and handsome appearance, it was clear he was not someone an ordinary female cultivator could ever hope to claim.

They might as well just give up and go to bed!

Yet, upon witnessing Ye Cha’s true face, everyone suddenly understood why their Sect Master, usually so stoic, had finally blossomed. It wasn’t that the Sect Master was easily swayed by love, but rather that the male cultivator before them was simply too alluring.

If they could have such a male cultivator as a companion, even sacrificing decades of their lifespan would be inconsequential—a mere trifle!

“Ye Cha…”

The moment Zhou Lingling saw Ye Cha, her mind went utterly blank. The surrounding crowd seemed to fade away, leaving only Ye Cha in her eyes and heart as he gracefully approached her.

Each subtle expression, each smile, was utterly captivating.

When those dark, seemingly eloquent eyes met hers, they held a blend of tenderness and cool detachment, making Zhou Lingling’s palms grow hot and clammy with nervousness.

How many years had it been?

Zhou Lingling herself could barely recall the last time she had felt such a maidenly flutter of first love.

However, seeing Ye Cha now had rekindled those very emotions within her.

Could this truly be love at first sight?

“Senior Sister Zhou Lingling, my name is Wang Li. I am from the Lingtian Sect…”

Noticing Zhou Lingling staring fixedly at Ye Cha, Wang Li’s eyes narrowed with a hint of malice. He silently vowed to repay Ye Cha a hundredfold for ruining his plans, storing the grudge deep within his heart.

For now, however, capturing Zhou Lingling’s attention remained his most crucial objective.

He had finally managed to pique her interest, and he couldn’t let all his efforts go to waste. At the very least, Zhou Lingling needed to know his name was Wang Li, which would lay the groundwork for future developments.

Wang Li’s intentions were noble.

But reality delivered a harsh slap to his face.

Zhou Lingling’s eyes were solely fixed on Ye Cha. She paid no mind to Wang Li’s self-introduction, not even bothering to acknowledge him as she took a few steps forward, eager to greet Ye Cha.

However, after a few steps, Zhou Lingling suddenly halted.

For some inexplicable reason, facing Ye Cha, all her usual flirtatious tactics for enticing male cultivators completely vanished, leaving Zhou Lingling in a state of frantic helplessness.