However, no matter how hard she pushed, Chatty clung to her even more persistently. 'This man has grown very strong after coming back from Mystic Mountain,' Pharsa thought, her frustration mounting as she resisted Chatty's advances. He was acting worse than an octopus clinging to her, his grip firm and unyielding. Though Pharsa could still trample Chatty with her strength, she didn't want to stomp Chatty's ego with his newfound fulfillment from Mystic Mountain.

"Honey, you don't know how much I missed you!" Chatty exclaimed, his eyes shining with excitement. His newfound strength from the condensation realm was evident in the way he easily held onto her despite her attempts to break free.

Pharsa sighed, her shoulders slumping in defeat. "Chatty, I understand you're happy, but could you at least try to behave in front of our Masters?" she pleaded, her eyes darting to Mushu, her immediate superior, who was now openly laughing.

Mushu, unable to contain his amusement any longer, chuckled. "Pharsa, it seems like Chatty's training at Mystic Mountain has turned him into a force to be reckoned with."

Chatty grinned, puffing out his chest with pride. "Indeed! I've had several breakthroughs, and I'm now in the middle of the condensation realm," he declared, his voice filled with pride. He finally released Pharsa, who took a step back and adjusted her disheveled appearance.

"Congratulations on your progress, Chatty," Pharsa said, forcing a smile. "But remember, strength comes with responsibility. You need to learn to control your energy and respect personal space."

Chatty nodded enthusiastically. "You're right, Honey. I'll try to be more mindful," he promised, his eyes still twinkling with excitement, which made Pharsa snort.

Mushu clapped Chatty on the back. "It's good to see your progress, Chatty. Just remember, strength is not just about physical power but also about wisdom and restraint."

Chatty nodded, his expression turning more serious. "I understand, Chief. I'll work on it," he said earnestly to Mushu.

Pharsa, feeling a bit more relaxed now that Chatty had calmed down, smiled genuinely. "I'm proud of your progress, Chatty. Just don't forget the importance of balance in your training." Pharsa was Chatty's trainer with the rest before they departed for Mystic Mountain.

The three of them continued down the hallway, the atmosphere now lighter and more relaxed. Chatty's boundless energy and enthusiasm were infectious, and despite her earlier irritation, Pharsa couldn't help but feel a sense of pride in her fellow disciple's achievements.

As they walked, Chatty couldn't resist sharing stories of his time at Mystic Mountain. "You wouldn't believe the challenges we faced there! The trials were intense, but they pushed me to my limits and helped me grow stronger. But my greatest achievement is animal telepathy; I can communicate with animals!"

Pharsa listened intently, her earlier frustration forgotten. "It sounds like you had quite an adventure. I'm glad you're back and stronger than ever," she said, her voice filled with genuine admiration.

Mushu smiled, his heart warming at the sight of his colleagues bonding and supporting each other.

"Remember, every challenge you face is an opportunity to grow, not just in strength but also in character," he reminded them, his voice filled with wisdom.

Meanwhile, Fatty, feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety, hurried to freshen up. His shower was so rushed that it seemed like he had an aversion to water. As he hastily put on his shirt, he realized in the mirror that he looked more disheveled than before.

"!!!!" Fatty exclaimed, bewildered by his own reflection. "What happened???!!!" he wondered aloud. 'Really, Fatty, do you know what you're doing? How you look is your masterpiece.'

Determined to look presentable, Fatty quickly tidied himself and dashed out of the room, eager to return to Lily's side.

At the same time, Lily and her partner, Solaris, were in a meeting with their dance coach, receiving corrections and pointers. Fatty stood by, not wanting to disturb them. Solaris noticed Fatty's presence and, with a smirk, wrapped his arm around Lily's waist.

"…." Fatty's eyes narrowed, and he snorted in return, silently conveying, "Brat! I'll teach you a lesson!"

Solaris, unfazed, met Fatty's gaze with a challenging look as if to say, "I'll be waiting for you! Let's see who will teach who."

The two men engaged in a silent battle of wills, their eyes locked in a fierce exchange.

"Are you paying attention?" the coach asked, noticing Solaris's distracted look.

"Of course, coach. I've heard everything you said," Solaris replied, flashing an innocent, child-like smile.

Fatty snorted again, annoyed. "It seems this person is not simple," he thought. "I may need to tell Chu Yan about this and remind Madam Ling Li to be wary of this little guy."

After a few more words with Lily and Solaris, the dance coach dismissed them for the day. As Lily turned around, she saw Fatty waiting and immediately grabbed her gym bag, running to him.

Solaris's eyes darkened as he watched Lily leave his side, his thoughts unreadable.

"How long have you been waiting? Why didn't you rest? You just came back from your training; you must be very tired," Lily said, concern evident in her voice.

Fatty ruffled Lily's hair affectionately. "I can rest later. You've been training hard; you've lost a lot of weight," he said, his heart aching for her.

"Of course, I need to lose weight. I can't dance in front of the judges with flabs and a bulging belly!" Lily retorted.

"Well, I don't mind them at all," Fatty replied, gazing at her lovingly.

"You! It's different!" Lily's face flushed with embarrassment.

Fatty chuckled at her reaction. "I know. What are you doing next?" he asked.

"I have a four-hour break before Coach Carlos arrives for my gymnastics training," Lily replied.

Fatty's heart ached even more for her. "Then you should rest first," he said, the distress evident in his voice.

"I'm not that fragile," Lily said with a smile, trying to comfort him. "Let me shower first, then let's have an early lunch together; what do you think?"

"Sounds good to me. Let me send you to your room," Fatty agreed.

The two chatted as they walked, their bond growing stronger with each step.

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