"Really?" Liu Yiru asked in surprise and then said, "Let Mom try your strength." As she spoke, she reached out her hand to hold his.
Holding his mom's soft little hand, Ye Fei's heart started beating faster again. They had held hands before, but he had never felt this way. His mind couldn't help but wander, imagining what it would feel like if her hand gripped his, sending a surge of pleasure through him. With these thoughts, the tent below immediately rose.
Startled, Ye Fei quickly regained his composure, slightly bending his waist to make his rising tent less noticeable. At that moment, Liu Yiru began exerting force, and Ye Fei quickly matched her strength. Having carefully assessed his own strength beforehand, he knew he was much stronger than his mom now. He only used about thirty percent of his strength, making himself slightly weaker than his mom, ensuring he wouldn't hurt her.
"Oh—" Liu Yiru suddenly exclaimed, pulling her hand away from Ye Fei's grip and clutching her slightly reddened hand with the other, complaining coquettishly, "You naughty boy, you've hurt Mom by gripping too hard!"
As this ambiguous statement slipped out, both of them were taken aback. Ye Fei felt a surge of desire but quickly pushed it away. Meanwhile, Liu Yiru was surprised by her own tone. She couldn't remember the last time she had been so playful, but through this little test, she realized her son was no longer the weak one needing protection but a strong man capable of protecting her. In that moment, her mindset shifted, seeing him as her pillar of support, unable to resist being playful with him.
Although Ye Ningsuan had teased Liu Yiru about Ye Fei before and had no hostility towards the Liu sisters, seeing them in this state made him slightly jealous. He walked over and joked, "What's wrong, Yiru? Is Ye Fei's transformation shocking you?"
Awakening from that peculiar feeling, Liu Yiru didn't seem embarrassed. As a mother, there was no shame in being playful with her son. She smiled and said, "Yes, I can't believe it. It feels like a dream."
After suppressing his impure thoughts, Ye Fei was also shocked. He hadn't expected his strength to increase so much in just two days. He could clearly sense that this change wasn't due to brain development but stemmed from his dual cultivation technique, boosting his confidence and sparking curiosity about his future strength.
Liu Yiru had known about Ye Fei's seemingly useless cultivation technique but hadn't paid it much attention. She had kept quiet not to undermine her son's confidence, but now, seeing his sudden strength, she couldn't believe it. She asked once more, "Is it really because of this technique that you've become stronger?"
"Yes, it's because of it," Ye Fei affirmed. Initially feeling guilty when discussing it with Ye Yunqi, now he was certain of its usefulness. So, he confidently nodded, without a hint of doubt.
Frowning, Liu Yiru found it hard to believe that Ye Fei's peculiar technique could have such effects. She asked, "Did you feel anything special while practicing?"
Ye Fei thought about his experiences, feeling incredible pleasure, especially with Ye Ningsuan. He couldn't tell Liu Yiru about this, though he didn't want to hide anything from his goddess, this was one thing he couldn't reveal. So, he came up with an excuse, saying, "The old man who gave me this technique seemed to mention that only someone with my physique could master it." Little did he know that his made-up reason was actually true.
Liu Yiru nodded in understanding. She had asked so clearly because she was worried that her son might be practicing some evil technique that required sacrificing his life, rather than having any thoughts about the technique itself. After all, although this technique was extremely powerful, the cultivation method of the Liu family was also formidable. Moreover, she had been practicing for over thirty years and naturally had no intention of starting to practice another technique.
"Ye Fei, Yunqi mentioned that I am supposed to be our family's secret weapon, right?" With her worries set aside, Liu Yiru smiled and asked Ye Fei.
Ye Fei couldn't help but blush a little, especially since he had initially asked Yunqi to keep it a secret even from his mother. Now, looking back, he did feel a bit sorry for her. He lowered his head and said, "Mom, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to keep it from you."
Liu Yiru patted his head with a smile, saying, "Silly child, Mom isn't blaming you. Your idea is good. Mom is also looking forward to the expressions of those who harbor ill intentions when they see the weakest link in our family become the strongest."
"Should we tell your sisters and aunts?" In front of Liu Yiru, Ye Fei was like a child, wanting to hear her opinion on everything.
Liu Yiru replied with a smile, "You can tell Sis Siqi and Siyao, but forget about Yunying, she's straightforward and might accidentally spill the beans. As for your aunts, it's fine to tell them. After all, they are not gossipy people. What do you think, Frost?" The last sentence was seeking Ye Ningsuan's opinion.
Facing Liu Yiru's smile, Ye Ningsuan unexpectedly felt a bit nervous. In the past, she always presented a strong front in front of Liu Yiru, just like with Sis Siqi, but today she couldn't help feeling a bit like a daughter-in-law meeting her in-laws for the first time. When asked by Liu Yiru, she felt a bit awkward for a moment, until Ye Fei softly cleared his throat beside her, snapping her back to reality. She composed herself, put on her usual calm demeanor, and said with a smile, "I think it's best if only a few of us know about this. After all, as a secret weapon, the fewer people who know, the better."
Then, she turned to Liu Yiru and said with a smile, "Yiru, the sisters might have been a little out of line this time."