Chapter 69: Xiao Zhang the Great Beauty

“The effect of this Transformation Pill lasts one month, and within one month, you can change to another person’s appearance, but it’s rather troublesome to remove, so you’ll need my help.”

The pill was purple in color with a distinct and pleasant smell. It was apparent how precious the pill was. Ye Wenxin hesitated briefly, then hardened her resolve and consumed the pill.

“Now envision the desired appearance in your mind, you may change your features, height, and even your gender.” Xiao Zhang’s voice continued to prompt. Ye Wenxin thought for a long time and could only picture Demon Lord Gu Qingcheng’s appearance.

However, the danger level of Demon Lord Gu Qingcheng’s face was too high, and it was too obvious. Moreover, now she needed to conceal her identity properly. After thinking for a moment, Ye Wenxin simulated the appearance of a man in her mind.

Height, physique, even the voice had changed. In an instant, Ye Wenxin transformed into a handsome young man. Xiao Zhang could not take her eyes off her, even subconsciously swallowing saliva.

“How’s this, Xiao Zhang? Not a bad face I’ve created, right?” Ye Wenxin could not see her current appearance, but seeing Xiao Zhang’s wide eyes, she knew this face must be good.

“Mm, it’s very nice, just a bit slender in figure, looking somewhat feeble.” Xiao Zhang subconsciously looked a few more times. She was initially somewhat resistant to Ye Wenxin, but upon seeing the appearance Ye Wenxin had transformed into, coupled with the sense of intimacy due to Ye Wenxin’s Iceborn Constitution, Xiao Zhang even developed some peculiar feelings.

Ye Wenxin’s lips curled slightly. She restrained the girlish demeanor, showcasing extraordinarily handsome features coupled with her ambivalent aura. Xiao Zhang’s heart raced as she watched, her cheeks tinged with a faint blush.

It seemed like Ye Wenxin felt teasing was not enough, she lifted Xiao Zhang’s chin and, in her deep voice, said, “Compared to the Peerless Gentleman, how do you rate my appearance?”

Xiao Zhang’s face turned crimson, and it took her a moment to squeeze out a few words, “You… you’re good-looking…”

Ye Wenxin laughed even more at that, then conjured a folding fan and lightly waved it, “I knew it. Xiao Zhang, do your best to play my role. If you don’t know how to respond, just keep saying ‘yes’ until the end.”

With that, Ye Wenxin leisurely departed, leaving Xiao Zhang still gazing foolishly at her dashing back figure.

In the forest garden, couples were still everywhere, but Ye Wenxin’s appearance undoubtedly shifted the focus of the women onto her.

“This junior brother…may I know your name?”

“Junior brother, would you like to dual cultivate together? No… what I mean is…”

The female disciples boldly pursued the male-disguised Ye Wenxin, their greed evident in their eyes. Yet Ye Wenxin just smiled lightly, waving the folding fan in her hand, and stated her name.

“I’m Ye Liangchen.”

The female disciples watched Ye Wenxin’s charming back figure, unaware that the extraordinarily handsome man before them was the Ye Wenxin they had always resented.

As for Ye Wenxin, after strolling around the outer sect disciples and making her presence as ‘Ye Liangchen’ known, she headed to the backwoods and began to fervently work hard.

One week passed quickly. During this time, Ye Wenxin used up all the herbs in her bag of holding. Conversely, she produced many pills and even practiced the fourth of the Soul Suppressing Eighteen Needles.

Tomorrow was the Alchemy Workshop’s entrance exam. Ye Wenxin planned to return early to switch identities with Xiao Zhang. She continued to use the identity of ‘Ye Liangchen’ to avoid any accidental encounters.

Ye Wenxin first returned to the dormitory. Pushing the door open, she did not see Xiao Zhang but instead saw Baili Mu.

Baili Mu, who was reading a book, was startled. She was about to get angry, but upon seeing an unfamiliar boy standing at the door, she choked back her words.

Taking another glance, Baili Mu was attracted to Ye Wenxin’s handsome appearance, blushing before she even opened her mouth.

Although she harbored much dislike for Ye Wenxin, when faced with ‘Ye Liangchen’, Baili Mu’s expression was gentle as water.

“Young master, may I inquire as to your business here?” Baili Mu voiced warmly. It was difficult to imagine someone who was always disgusted by Ye Wenxin could sound so gentle and soothing.

Ye Wenxin felt a shiver run down her spine. If she had not been Baili Mu’s roommate for so long, she would have definitely been fooled by her gentle demeanor.

“Excuse me, miss. Is Wenxin not here?” Ye Wenxin asked about her own whereabouts. Baili Mu’s expression soured slightly, seeming displeased with ‘Ye Liangchen’ asking about Ye Wenxin.

“She’s probably at the dining hall. Why don’t you wait here, young master? She might come back soon.” Despite her reluctance, Baili Mu still appeared quite gracious.

Even though she had an obsessive-compulsive disorder and had shut Ye Wenxin’s little brothers out in the past, Baili Mu now openly invited ‘Ye Liangchen’, a man, into the room. How could Ye Wenxin not understand this careful thought?

However, Baili Mu did lack a bit of tact. Ye Wenxin thanked her and then proceeded to sit properly on a nearby chair.

Upon a quick glance, she found it hard to recognize her own desk, adorned with embroideries and various odd trinkets. Truth be told, Ye Wenxin had never been one for feminine pursuits. It was probably Xiao Zhang’s way of passing the time out of boredom.

Moreover, she noticed that her bedding had been replaced with silk, adorned with hand-sewn embroidery.

The fact that Xiao Zhang, as a death servant, harbored such girlish hobbies only heightened the stark contrast for Ye Wenxin.

“Young master, are you hungry?” Baili Mu seemed to notice Ye Wenxin’s apparent boredom and took the initiative to engage her in conversation.

“Not really. If you’re planning to leave, I can wait outside the door.” Ye Wenxin quickly stood up, but Baili Mu waved her hands, blushing slightly.

“No, what I meant was… I have some snacks here. You can have them if you’re hungry,” Baili Mu’s face reddened as she spoke, her eyes filled with tenderness, leaving Ye Wenxin feeling rather overwhelmed.

“No, I’m not hungry. Thank you for your kindness, miss,” Ye Wenxin firmly declined, silently praying for Xiao Zhang to return soon and spare her from further scrutiny under Baili Mu’s penetrating gaze.

However, it seemed Ye Wenxin’s silent pleas had not reached Xiao Zhang. She returned leisurely only in the latter half of the night.

She had a beaming smile on her face, holding several trinkets in her hands, displaying a genuine enthusiasm that made her look like a true thirteen-year-old girl.

Upon seeing the real Ye Wenxin disguised as ‘Ye Liangchen’ sitting there, Xiao Zhang paused for a moment, then broke into a wide grin.

“Brother…” she exclaimed, dropping the trinkets and rushing towards Ye Wenxin, enveloping her in a tight hug.

Ye Wenxin was bewildered. She had never instructed Xiao Zhang to add this detail, yet at this moment, Xiao Zhang had given her an identity.

Xiao Zhang’s joy was palpable as she nestled into her embrace.

Ye Wenxin could only hold Xiao Zhang awkwardly, the two of them sharing a heartwarming reunion.

Baili Mu saw this, and the previous gloominess dissipated instantly. She walked out of the door, leaving this warm moment to the siblings. But as soon as the door closed, Ye Wenxin could not keep up the act anymore.

“Xiao Zhang, you’re thirty years old, aren’t you embarrassed pretending to be a child?” If Ye Wenxin had not asked Xiao Zhang about her age, she would have been fooled by Xiao Zhang’s acting just now.

Just as Ye Wenxin was sighing, Xiao Zhang really returned to her original appearance.

“I never thought embracing a thirteen-year-old fake boy like this would still be a bit exciting,” said a mature and captivating face, with a coquettish smile, turning out to be a rare babe. However, her complexion was too pale, obviously due to the injuries she had suffered, making her look unwell.

Ye Wenxin had known that Xiao Zhang was a pretty woman, but not that she was the mature and sophisticated type. Furthermore, the clothes she was wearing was now too small for her, revealing certain parts that should not have been so abruptly shown, accentuating her gorgeousness even more.

In that moment, Ye Wenxin suspected she had cheated the male protagonist again.

“Xiao Zhang, do you know Gu Aotian?”

“I don’t.” At the blunt change of topic, Xiao Zhang assumed her charm had made Ye Wenxin uncomfortable and hugged Ye Wenxin’s neck even more boldly. Although her eyes were on Ye Wenxin, she was actually looking at that handsome face, passion flashing in her eyes.

Perhaps because she knew she had little time left in this mortal world, Xiao Zhang dared to show such a presumptuous and greedy expression.

“Why do I need to know Gu Aotian? Is he handsome?” Seeing Ye Wenxin’s increasingly uncomfortable expression, Xiao Zhang drew closer once again.

She wondered if it was because of this handsome face, or if there was something inherently attractive about Ye Wenxin that instinctively aroused intimacy.

“I thought he’d come to find me recently. It’s best if you don’t know him, It’ll prevent exposure.” Ye Wenxin shifted uncomfortably again, feeling uneasy under Xiao Zhang’s intense gaze.

It was said that women in their thirties were like wolves, and in their forties, like tigers. She could not shake off the feeling that Xiao Zhang, on the brink of death, harbored wicked intentions toward her current appearance.

“I see. But it’s been a quiet week. I’ve even recruited a few new little brothers for you,” Xiao Zhang continued recounting the events of the week, her hand still caressing Ye Wenxin’s face, as if playing with a beloved toy.

Ye Wenxin made a slight attempt to struggle, but Xiao Zhang held her tighter, as if wanting to melt into her.

“Xiao Zhang, can I please change back to my original appearance?” Ye Wenxin was beginning to regret this. She regretted for needlessly changing into such a handsome face, arousing the desires of this thirsty older woman Xiao Zhang.

Little did she know, the face was secondary; the most important thing was Ye Wenxin’s Iceborn Constitution, which made everyone around her feel an intense sense of intimacy.

Adding Xiao Zhang intentionally teasing Ye Wenxin, it led to the occurrence of the ambiguous scene before her.