Li Yao Master

The dusky light of late afternoon filtered through the canopy of ancient trees, casting dappled shadows across the forest floor. Shafts of golden sunlight pierced through in rare gaps, illuminating drifting specks of qi dust that floated like fireflies in the heavy, humid air. Leaves rustled above, stirred by a breeze that carried the scent of crushed herbs, moss, and faint traces of blood from previous beast fights.

Amid this silence, a figure stood calmly by a tree, half leaning against the bark with casual arrogance.

Meng Hao's gaze flicked toward the new arrivals—two girls clad in inner disciple robes , each emanating a potent aura of peak Qi Gathering Realm, 9th level. Their footsteps were light but confident, their expressions tinted with disdain as their mocking voices echoed toward him and Li Yao.

He didn't react immediately. Instead, his thoughts wandered, sharp as ever beneath the lazy curve of his lips.

"Sigh… these third-rate villains. Why do they always say the same recycled lines? Can't they come up with something fresh for once?"

He glanced sideways at Li Yao, who stood beside him like a protective flame. Her eyes burned with defiance, glaring at the newcomers with a look that could cut jade.

"Still… she's my dear lover now, isn't she?"

A smile tugged at the edge of his lips.

"Back on Earth, if I'd tried something like kissing a girl out of nowhere, I'd have earned a stinging slap. But here?"

His gaze shifted to the soft red tint still lingering on Li Yao's cheeks.

"Here, with a cheesy third-rate line, I managed to make a daughter of luck lose her self-control. This world… truly amazing."

The thought trailed off as the system's familiar chime rang out in his ears.

[Ding! Mission completed. Reward: +60 Charm Points.]

[Current Charm: 500 (Average Human Charm: 100)]

[Note: Host has reached a qualitative breakthrough in charm. This is no longer a matter of being five times more attractive. This level of charm transcends numbers.]

Meng Hao blinked, brow furrowed slightly.

"Qualitative change? What does that even mean?"

He glanced at his hands. His skin had grown visibly fairer—glowing slightly in the soft sunlight, like polished jade. His fingers had become slender and symmetrical, his posture subtly more regal. Muscles sculpted like those of a divine statue rested beneath his robe, not overly exaggerated, but perfect in harmony and proportion.

Still, nothing felt different inside.

Just then, the system chimed again.

[Ding. Due to the painful nature of the transformation, the host has been protected by a system anesthetic. The outward changes may appear minimal to you—but for others, your charm has entered another dimension.]

[To them, your mere presence exerts temptation… fascination.]

Meng Hao paused in thought, silently nodding in acknowledgment.

"So I'm basically walking eye-candy for every cultivator with a pulse now… great."

But before he could finish musing, yet another notification echoed in his mind.

[Ding. It has been detected that the host has gained three new favorability links, along with increases in previous ones. Would you like to view the updated list?]

"Show me," Meng Hao said softly, mentally bracing himself.

A translucent panel appeared before his eyes, its gold-rimmed edges hovering in the air like the interface of a divine artifact.

[Name: Chang Yue]

Age: 5,678

Cultivation: Middle Void Refining Realm (Currently in Soul Form)

Favorability: ★☆☆☆☆ (1-Star)

[Name: Li Yao]

Age: 21

Cultivation: 6th Level Qi Gathering Realm

Luck: Blue Grade

Charm: 150 (Average Human Charm: 100)

Favorability: ★★★★☆ (4-Star)

Completely lustful toward you.

Wants to make you her first husband and future harem member.

Currently loves you more than anything or anyone else.

Is entirely devoted to you.

Cheat Ability:Possesses the soul of a Void Refining Realm cultivator.

Artifact: A ring on her right-hand middle finger.

Soul Bound Entity: Her master, Chang Yue.

Meng Hao raised a brow at the combination of their data.

"So the old ghost inside her ring… has a star of favorability toward me now too?"

His lips curved in amusement.

"Tsk… women of all ages, huh?"

There were two more names listed, but Meng Hao gave them only a cursory glance.

"These two? They'll die soon anyway. No need to waste memory space."

He waved the screen away with a flick of his thoughts, letting it dissolve into golden sparkles.

Around him, the jungle stirred again—birds called from somewhere high in the branches, and the wind rustled the canopy, sending a rain of crimson-red leaves fluttering to the ground like bloodied petals.

In front of him, Li Yao's expression was dark as a brewing storm. Her hands balled into fists. The two girls who had arrived moments ago sneered with arrogance, yet beneath their smiles was a hint of unease they themselves didn't fully understand.

Unconsciously, their eyes kept drifting to Meng Hao.

And yet, they didn't know why their hearts were beating faster..