Female Star's Personal Bodyguard

This is the hood Ye Chen was wearing earlier. He took it off and tied it to his waist, but completely forgot to put it away—what a major blunder!

Seeing Qing Ge's questioning gaze, Ye Chen lowered his head in shame.

But just as Ye Chen bowed his head, he raised it again, speaking with justification.

"You're asking me what a hood is by holding it up? A hood is just a hood, can it be worn as hot pants?"

"Ye Chen, you've kept so much from me," Zi Han said, looking at Ye Chen with a plaintive expression. "You've ascended to the Transcendent Realm, shed your mortal form to become immortal, and perfected the Immortal Dao Body, yet you never revealed it. Why is that?"

"Hehe." Ye Chen laughed awkwardly.

"Tell me, why are you hiding your cultivation? What are your intentions?" Qing Ge pressed Ye Chen, her tone full of indifference.

Ye Chen has reached the Transcendent Realm but kept his power hidden, leaving them unaware, which is exceedingly dangerous.

If Ye Chen were a straightforward gentleman, it might not be so bad. But crucially, he's not!

Ye Chen is in a romantic relationship with Zi Han, always thinking about that particular something—thinking is fine, given they are Dao companions, doing such things wouldn't be excessive.

However, after being with Zi Han, Ye Chen also sets his sights on Qing Ge, wanting that same something.

If Ye Chen keeps concealing his power and makes a move at the crucial moment, leaving them... just thinking about it fills them with dread.

"What are you suspicious of?" Ye Chen asked, frowning.

"Suspicious of your cunning!" Qing Ge replied.

"Where am I being cunning?" Ye Chen asked innocently. "Though I've hidden my cultivation, have I done anything bad that would cause such misunderstanding?"

"Ha, anyone can see through your little schemes!" Qing Ge sneered.

"I truly don't understand what you're talking about," Ye Chen replied.

"You!"

Seeing Ye Chen's denial, Qing Ge stamped her foot in frustration but found herself at a loss for words. Because Ye Chen was right; although he hid his cultivation, he hasn't done anything bad.

This was discovered early. If Ye Chen had deceived them all along, who knows what might have happened?

Ye Chen, seeing Qing Ge rendered helpless, felt his mood finally relax a little.

In truth, Qing Ge's worries are justified; Ye Chen indeed harbors thoughts of taking them all.

But such ideas are heinous, and Ye Chen wouldn't dare expose them.

Therefore, Ye Chen could only act shamelessly, denying everything, leaving Qing Ge without a recourse.

"Alright, stop arguing." At this moment, Zi Han stepped forward, looking at Qing Ge and saying, "Ye Chen merely hid his cultivation but hasn't done anything vile, so why keep hounding him?"

A married daughter is like water spilled; Zi Han's love for Ye Chen runs so deep she naturally stands up for him.

"Zi Han!" Qing Ge said coldly. "Ye Chen kept his cultivation secret surely with malicious intent — don't speak for him!"

"..."

Zi Han felt annoyed by Qing Ge's reprimand. Ye Chen is her boyfriend; what's wrong with her speaking for him?

Moreover, even if Ye Chen hides his cultivation, he hasn't done anything bad. Qing Ge's relentless pursuit is rather aggressive.

"Ye Chen, you intentionally conceal your cultivation, isn't it because you harbor malicious intent?" Qing Ge asked Ye Chen, probing.

"Malicious intent?" Ye Chen scoffed. "What malicious intent do I harbor? Did I peek at you bathing or spy on you using the toilet?"

"You shameless!" Qing Ge's face flushed at those words; how could someone be this brazen?

"How am I shameless?" Ye Chen continued to tease. "Did I peek when you were bathing? Did I tail you when you used the restroom? Since I didn't peek or tail you, what grounds do you have to call me shameless?"

"Zi Han, can't you control Ye Chen when he's this shameless?"

Disarmed by Ye Chen's banter about peeking and tailing, Zi Han was left flustered and embarrassed, so she appealed to Zi Han for help.

After all, Zi Han is Ye Chen's girlfriend; surely she could rein him in and stop him from spouting nonsense?

But Qing Ge was disappointed; Zi Han didn't help but indeed lent him support.

"Ye Chen is right!" Zi Han said. "Though he concealed his cultivation, he didn't peek at you or tail you; how is he harboring malicious intent?"

"..."

Qing Ge realized her mistake; she shouldn't have ventured hope that Zi Han would assist her... from now on, she would only trust herself!

"Do you understand now?" Ye Chen laughed. "I don't harbor any malicious intent. And even if I did, what could you do to me?"

Ye Chen no longer needed to hide because everything was exposed; hiding would be meaningless. After refining the Immortal Elixir, Ye Chen had reached the pinnacle of transcendence, not much weaker than Qing Ge. Moreover, Ye Chen acquired the Falling Immortal Bell, which could rival the Heavenly Dao; Qing Ge could no longer do anything to him.

"Scoundrel!"

Ye Chen's audacious confidence made Qing Ge grind her teeth in anger, yet she was powerless.

"Ye Chen, Qing Ge's nature is as such; she's not deliberately targeting you, so don't blame her," Zi Han advised.

After all, Qing Ge is her friend; watching Ye Chen bully her repeatedly was upsetting Zi Han too.

Additionally, Zi Han was already bewitched by love. Watching Ye Chen and Qing Ge argue constantly sparked jealousy in her, making her reluctant for them to interact too much.

"Ye Chen, where is your Immortal Elixir? Hurry and hand it over!" Qing Ge suddenly demanded.

"The Immortal Elixir has been consumed by me; didn't you see?" Ye Chen replied, surprised.

"Stop pretending!" Qing Ge sneered. "There is still some Immortal Elixir left, hidden by you!"

During Ye Chen's battle with the giant axe, although he constantly munched on the Immortal Elixir, he never finished it; there's still quite a bit remaining.

"Well, the Immortal Elixir is indeed with me, but why should I give it to you?" Ye Chen asked.

"I am your elder master!" Qing Ge said sternly. "Moreover, you were able to be together with Zi Han thanks to my mediation. Do you intend to burn the bridge after crossing it?"

"That's a separate matter!" Ye Chen replied. "You are the master of Baihua Palace; I certainly owe you respect. Furthermore, being able to be with Zi Han, I indeed owe you gratitude. Nevertheless, at the end of the day, the Immortal Elixir cannot be given to you!"

"..." Qing Ge trembled with rage.

"Zi Han."

However, Ye Chen ignored Qing Ge's anger and went straight to Zi Han.

"Ah?" Zi Han was stunned.

"For you." Ye Chen took out a piece of Immortal Elixir and handed it to Zi Han.

"For me?" Zi Han was overjoyed and surprised.

"Yes." Ye Chen said.

"Really?" Zi Han opened her eyes wide; happiness came too suddenly.

"Of course it's true!" Ye Chen said. "The reason I fought for the Immortal Elixir was to give it to you. It was just that the situation was critical at the time; I had to use the Immortal Elixir to sustain my life and escape from the giant axe's clutches."

"Most of it has been consumed by me, but there's still quite a bit left. I hope you don't mind."

Ye Chen's words were deeply emotive, revealing a profound affection that made Zi Han captivated.