Stepping into the luxury boat, the interior was extravagantly decorated.
As soon as I entered, a cacophony of female voices erupted.
What caught my eye were the numerous slender women, dressed in bold styles, strutting around.
They all shared similar traits—exposed smooth shoulders, skirts split all the way to their waists, walking with mesmerizing grace, their long, fair legs quite the eye-catchers.
Those well-developed women wobbled as they walked.
If this scene were anywhere outside Heavenly Daughter Country, you’d think you walked into a brothel by mistake.
Sure, there were a few men around, but they were low-status, trailing behind the women like servants, taking careful steps. The women they were with strutted around proudly, flaunting their status.
Occasionally, some women around cast envious glances.
Having a man with you is so nice!
After all, in Heavenly Daughter Country, men were like a rare resource. If someone could have a few young hunks tailing them, it was undoubtedly a sign of their power!
“Look quickly, that young man is so handsome!” At that moment, a few women spotted Ye Junlin and gasped in disbelief.
Then, like a chain reaction, countless women turned their gazes toward him, their pupils dilating in shock, their pretty faces expressing complete astonishment.
Heavens!
This guy is seriously good-looking!
“What should I do? I’m already soaked!”
“I really want to go ask for his contact info, then send messages via flying sword and get attached over time!”
“Wake up! Someone like him is surely taken! Don’t be reckless, or you might anger the lady behind him!”
“Sigh, am I really this foolish? This world is such a pain! Finding a handsome guy is tough!”
“Don’t be disheartened, ladies! We can still quench our thirst by looking!”
It was clear that all the attention in the room was locked onto Ye Junlin, with discussions about him swirling around—everyone guessing his background and which prominent figure might have taken him into her harem.
In a place where women were revered and men looked down upon like in Heavenly Daughter Country, to land such an ethereal beauty, that woman was undoubtedly formidable!
This was the subconscious thought of the gathered women.
Because in this realm, there were practically no men who could stand alone; any man a bit more handsome was snatched up early, not to mention the striking silver-haired youth right in front of them?
Soon enough, word spread, and women on every floor rushed out, filling the hallways to gaze at the handsome guy.
Their expressions were incredulous as they looked at Ye Junlin below, stunned by his celestial beauty.
What an outrageous scene! Just thinking about it made my scalp tingle, almost like watching monkeys at the zoo.
Thankfully, Ye Junlin was seasoned enough to stay calm in the spotlight. He glanced around and couldn’t help but sigh:
“Sometimes being too handsome is quite a burden!”
Upon hearing this.
Hong Qianye twitched the corner of her mouth, forcing out a stiff smile, “Master, you’re right!”
“From now on, please call me Young Master Ye,” Ye Junlin waved his hand.
“Yes, Young Master Ye!”
The most annoyed one was Li Wujie.
He realized that no matter how many girls were around, not a single pair of eyes lingered on him.
Am I really that ugly?
Or are these girls just blind?!
Li Wujie chose to lean toward the latter.
Noticing Li Wujie’s sour expression, Hong Qianye teased, “What’s with the long face? I thought you were pretty confident?”
“None of your business,” Li Wujie shot back, his tone stiff.
“I’ve told you before, you just don’t fit the beauty standards of Heavenly Daughter Country. You had high hopes but now feel the sting of invisibility, huh?” Hong Qianye quipped.
“They’re the shallow ones! They just don’t know how to appreciate!” Li Wujie glared, defiant.
Hong Qianye didn’t bother arguing; facts spoke louder than words.
Seeing the commotion Ye Junlin caused, some men present showed jealousy, feeling their spotlight was stolen.
“Esteemed Young Master, this way, please!”
The servant in charge of hosting was a short girl with freckles on her face. She respectfully led Ye Junlin and the others to the most luxurious guest room upstairs.
In Heavenly Daughter Country, looks were everything; handsome men attracted women like moths to a flame, while beautiful women also received adoration and good treatment.
As for girls with average or even below-average looks, unless backed by a strong family or incredible skills, they’d face unfair treatment, relegated to the simplest of tasks.
Following behind Ye Junlin, the innocent Bai Xiaoxi looked around, confused as to why all these human women were so intently staring at her master with such longing.
Did they think they were hungry and wanted something to eat?
The Great Mushroom King lowered its head, silently trailing behind. Its hands fidgeted nervously, face showing unease and anxiety.
The socially anxious one was desperately trying to lower its presence.
Whenever Ye Junlin walked by, the girls leaning against the hallway couldn’t help but bite their lips, revealing dazed expressions as if silently whispering:
“Come play, handsome~”
Noticing this.
Li Wujie’s breath grew heavy as he deliberately paused in front of a few youthful beauties, wanting to see how they would react.
In response, they quickly composed themselves, crossing their arms, coldly saying, “What’s wrong? Never seen a woman before?”
At that moment.
Li Wujie profoundly understood what it meant to be treated differently!
He silently turned away, an unexpected sting in his nose, bittersweet sadness flooding his heart.
Even if he didn’t want to admit it, he knew his looks weren’t exactly stellar.
Then.
Ye Junlin and the others entered the guest room, where an array of fruits, snacks, and drinks were served, all clearly arranged.
“Not bad, the service here is excellent.” Ye Junlin swiftly picked up a golden peach, bringing it to his mouth and biting into it, the juices bursting forth, fragrant and sweet.
“小厉, what’s wrong with you?” Suddenly, Ye Junlin noticed the middle-aged man’s odd demeanor.
Li Wujie took off his hat, revealing a rugged, seasoned face, now sitting dazedly in the chair, looking lifeless.
“Master,” Li Wujie murmured, “Am I really that ugly?”
Ye Junlin’s hand, still holding the peach, trembled.
What the hell, are you still going on about this?
But seeing Li Wujie in such a state, questioning his very existence, Ye Junlin seemed to recall something, instantly feeling empathetic.
In his past life, he also had a pretty average appearance, especially in a looks-obsessed society where he knew all too well the importance of appearance.
Out of compassion, Ye Junlin patted Li Wujie’s shoulder, offering comfort, “If it’s really that bad, just start over.”
“Eh?”
Li Wujie wondered if he’d heard wrong.
“Uh, I mean to say, you’re actually quite handsome; it’s just not obvious, you get me?” Ye Junlin quickly corrected himself.
“Not obvious?” Li Wujie was stunned.
“Exactly, you’re just not obviously handsome!”
Ye Junlin asserted seriously.
“Handsome is handsome; does it have to be obvious?” Li Wujie questioned, skeptical of such a take.
“There is! Like me, I’m the most obviously handsome one!” Ye Junlin stated with confidence.
“So that’s how it is,” Li Wujie realized.
Indeed, he was quite handsome, just not obvious about it.
“Anyway, remember this: a confident man is the most handsome!”
“Don’t sweat the looks anxiety—you are one of a kind!”
Hearing this.
Li Wujie felt enlightened.
So true—confident men were the most handsome!
Seeing this scene unfold.
Hong Qianye felt totally speechless.
Suddenly, she noticed some women sneaking around outside.
Hong Qianye frowned and stepped out to coldly say, “Unauthorized personnel, leave at once! Do not disturb Young Master Ye’s peace!”
Originally emboldened to sneak a peek, the female cultivators’ faces turned pale in fright as they hurriedly turned to leave.
In their eyes, this red-clad woman wearing a half-silver mask radiated a frightening aura, sending shivers down their spines.
Now, they were even more convinced about the stature of Young Master Ye.
Indeed, a good catch—best not to touch!
Meanwhile.
Far across in the luxurious guest room.
On a soft bed, a recently finished training girl opened her big, watery eyes, her delicate face showing displeasure as she pouted, “Mei Yi, why’s it so noisy outside?”
She had two buns in her hair with pink ribbons, wearing a pink dress adorned with exquisite patterns, her skin as fair and smooth as milk, her features delicate like a doll, all while exuding an air of arrogance.
Little did anyone know, this girl hailed from a significant lineage!
Her name was Dongfang Mengyao.
In Heavenly Daughter Country, Dongfang was a royal family surname!
The middle-aged woman referred to as Mei Yi approached. She had wrinkles at the corners of her eyes, looking refined yet in a Taoist outfit, around forty or so. Today, her face showed a hint of lingering blush as she excitedly spoke, barely containing her excitement:
“Princess, there’s a handsome man outside!!”
Dongfang Mengyao gasped in instant shock, jumping to the floor, her breath quickening, stuttering, “You… what did you just say?!”