Inside the Dimensional Farm, Issei was looking at Yu Yan cultivating. She was getting stronger by the minute, but Issei could tell that no matter how hard she cultivated, she had a limit to the strength she would reach. Why? That's because of her damaged Divine Spark. However, Issei believes that there is a way for her to get stronger than she was before. Even with the issue of the Divine Spark, he just needed to find it.
While Issei was thinking as he stared at Yu Yan, the subject of his stare stared back at him.
"Why are you staring so intently at me?" Yu Yan asked. The stare of Issei didn't carry any malicious or luscious intent. Yu Yan found this weird as no man has ever done such a thing. "Could you please stop staring at me? I feel quite uncomfortable".
"Sorry. I was just thinking of something regarding you," Issei said. While he said that, Issei was still thinking about a way to help Yu Yan get stronger with her shattered Divine Spark. "I think there might be a way to help you get stronger even with your shattered Divine Spark. I believe that Heaven's Path Soul Art can help you in that regard".
'System, is it possible?' Issei asked. Sure, Yu Yan is a Spiritual Goddess, but underneath, she was human. 'After all, even as a Spiritual Goddess, her root is that of a human'.
[It is possible. Yu Yan can't cultivate the main Heaven's Path Cultivation as her body is no longer a human and is now that of a Divine. However, her soul still remains human. Hence, making it possible]
"Here, Yu Yan. Take this and cultivate it. It should help you strengthen your soul," Issei said as she handed the Heaven's Path Soul Arts to Yu Yan. "I don't know how powerful it can make you, but it can help you develop further your cultivation".
Yu Yan accepted the Heaven's Path Soul Art and read it. She was surprised at how powerful it was. In the Divine Continent, they cultivate their Soul Realm and increase the power of the Soul Realm. However, Heaven's Path Soul Arts don't just develop the Soul Realm, but the very soul itself.
"Where do you keep getting these things?" Yu Yan said. She saw the Heaven's Path Cultivation Manual a while back when they returned to Glory City. She didn't leave the Dimensional Farm, but Yang Xin and Ning'er entered it. There, she saw the power of the Heaven's Path Cultivation Manual. "All of the manual you've given Yang Xin and Xiao Ning'er are leagues above the rest. Not by a small margin. It's like the difference between Heaven and Earth, Mortal and Immortal".
"Does it matter where I got it?" Issei said. What was the point of asking the origin of the manual? It's not like you'll head there and steal it, right? "Learning its origin is pointless. All you need to know is that it isn't stolen, and no one is restricting its usage".
"I…Thank you," Yu Yan said. She bowed her head in gratitude for Issei's help. He was right. There is no point in knowing its origin. As long as no one was restricting its usage. "If you'll excuse me, I'll go and continue cultivating".
Yu Yan went back to the spot she was standing on earlier, sat down and cultivated the Heaven's Path Soul Arts. Even without the Divine Spark, her soul and body were getting stronger, more so her soul.
Issei saw the gradual increase in her soul strength, but it would take time to be of any significance. But it's good that it isn't a sudden increase as it could cause issues due to her shattered Divine Spark.
After watching Yu Yan for a while, Issei decided to head out as its getting late. Not inside the Dimensional Farm but in the real world.
Issei was tired, not physically but mentally. Thinking for prolonged periods would do that. So, he wanted to have a long, nice bath to relax his mind and body.
While Issei was getting ready to take a long bath, Raynare thought it would be great to take a bath and invite the other girls.
When Issei got his change of clothes, he headed into the new bathroom that he had created. But in front of the door were Raynare and the other girls. Seems like, Koneko was here as well.
"Oh, if you're planning to take a bath here, I can take the other one," Issei said. But Raynare grabbed his hand and wasn't letting him go. "What are you doing?".
"Why bother going to the other one? Let's all take a bath together. Most people here don't care anyway since they're interested in you," Raynare said. She then looked at the other girls. "Am I right, girls?".
"Oh, I'm okay with this," Xenovia said. She looked at Issei and smiled. "I'll show you how fantastic my thighs are".
Issei facepalmed. Was this because of Raynare? Did she tell Xenovia that he likes thighs?
"I… I'm also fine with Issei joining us," Asia said. The ever-innocent Asia wants to see the body of Issei like the one time she accidentally saw him. "I can consider it payback for seeing his body before".
Lies! Issei can tell that Asia was not telling the complete truth. Yes, she wants to consider this payback for her seeing him naked. But Issei didn't even need to use Fiery Eyes Golden Pupils to know she had other thoughts. Asia has been staring at his body and has this slightly lascivious look on her face.
"As Issei's wife, seeing my naked body is no big deal. For my body and soul belongs to him and only him," Yang Xin said. Although, she was pretty embarrassed. If it's for Issei, she didn't mind. "I'll be in your care, Issei".
"Same with Yang Xin, as your wife, this is no big issue," Ning'er said. However, she was as embarrassed as Yang Xin. The only wife with Issei at the moment with no same was Raynare. Why? Because Issei has already seen all of her. He even kissed her all over her body. "I'll be in your care as well".
Issei looked at Raynare as she gave him a wink.
"You guys…Hah…I guess I'm outnumbered," Irina said. She sighed and decided to forget about trying to convince them otherwise. Looking at Issei, she was curious about his body without clothes. "I'll just wear a towel around my body to cover myself".
"Ohhhhh! That sucks, but it's good enough," Raynare said. Too bad that Irina was too shy, but it's okay. Maybe next time. If not, then the time after, or time after that. "Come on, let's all head in".
Koneko didn't have anything to say since she didn't mind. Although, she was curious about Issei's body since she had felt it whenever Issei would let her sit in his lap.
The moment Issei entered the bath, he dropped all his clothes. Since the girls said it was fine, what was the point of being reserved? The girls looked at Issei and started to think perverted thoughts. Issei's body was like that of a Greek God, nothing like a human's body. Although Issei's body isn't bulky, it's more toned and leaner. But someone with knowledge of the body can tell how explosive the strength hidden in his muscles is.
"I-I-I-Issei! How can you just take off your clothes in front of a girl?!" Irina said. She covered her eyes with her hand, but her curiosity about Issei's body made her leave a gap in her fingers. "Kyaah! Put something on!".
"What are you so embarrassed about?" Issei asked. He didn't really see the problem. They were all going to see each other naked inside anyways. "I mean, look. Xenovia and the others don't mind. Not even Asia and Koneko minds".
Irina looked at Asia and Koneko and saw them drop their towel without reserve. This made Irina blush as she would be doing the same. She could wear a towel once she's in the bath, but Irina wouldn't be able to wear a towel while she washes her body.
"F-F-F-Fine! I guess I'm the only sane person here," Irina said. She was embarrassed to show her body to Issei. But in the end, she decided that there was nothing to worry about and let her embarrassment go. "You know what? I guess I wouldn't be able to gain Issei's attention if I'm this reserve. Asia wasn't even embarrassed".
Issei and the others might not have heard Irina's words as they've already entered the bathroom, but someone heard.
"Good for you!" Raynare said. She then smirked at Irina. "You've finally realised that being reserved and shy won't do you any good. Many beautiful women are vying for Issei. You need to attract his interest by showing him what makes you attractive and unique. Being shy and reserved won't do that".
"I guess, but I'm not used to doing these things," Irina said. That's true. She was brought up in the church. "The church raised us to be quite conservative".
"Well, I suggest you forget their teaching. Although showing your body to Issei would be a good first step to catch his attention, it wouldn't last long," Raynare said. Issei has seen many beautiful women, but none of their beauty caught his eye. "Issei's more interested in a woman's personality, what makes them work hard, their goal in life, and being true to themselves".
Irina thought about Raynare's words, and she felt it was right. Issei isn't the same as other men that just look at a women's body to be attracted to them.
So, Irina was now determined. Before, she would get irritated that many women were flocking and flirting with Issei, whom she was envious of. But now, when Irina saw Issei with the girls inside the bathroom, she didn't have such feelings. Instead, she felt determined to be as close to Issei as they were.
