Chapter 347 Brother, Junior Sister is Hungry
The moon was bright and the stars were abundant. High in the sky, thousands of feet above the ground, a boat floated above the clouds like a flying fish, heading west. The mountains below whizzed by on both sides like rolling curtains.
On the open platform at the front of the boat, two women were drinking tea and playing chess, accompanied by the stars and moon, with large swathes of melon seed shells scattered around them.
Tong Zilan placed a chess piece and looked up at Si Xuanji, who was sitting cross-legged on a chair opposite her, picking her toes and cracking melon seeds. After a moment of consideration, she nodded and said:
“Dan, I haven’t had a chance to thank you before. If it weren’t for you intervening at the Tianhe Hall, I would have likely died.”
Si Xuanji paused, propped up her cheek, and narrowed her eyes:
“This humble one, Xuanji, says you’re welcome.”
Tong Zilan chuckled and flatteringly replied, “To be honest, before meeting you, Immortal Dan, I never imagined you would be so approachable. I always thought you would be someone of great dignity, like a phoenix crown. Who would have thought…”
“Who would have thought what? Who would have thought this old woman is a short radish?”
“Uh… you have white hair and a youthful complexion, yet you also possess a refined and mature beauty.”
“Hah—” Si Xuanji waved her hand and sighed, “It’s a pity that white hair and a youthful complexion don’t attract Young Master Ye’s affection.”
Her words were like a joke, yet not entirely.
Tong Zilan couldn’t help but feel a little embarrassed.
For the past ten-plus days since leaving Tianan City, she had been secretly observing the relationship between Ye Anping and Si Xuanji.
Initially, she thought Ye Anping was Si Xuanji’s direct disciple, which was why Si Xuanji doted on him.
But after observing more closely, she realized something was off.
If Ye Anping was a direct disciple, why didn’t he know Si Xuanji’s true identity?
Moreover, Si Xuanji often climbed onto him…
However, despite how strange it was, she still didn’t believe Si Xuanji would fall in love with Ye Anping. It was an impossible scenario in her understanding.
Tong Zilan smiled awkwardly and said, “Immortal Dan, you jest. If you truly want to attract Young Master Ye’s affection, you simply need to reveal your identity to him. How would he dare refuse your kindness?”
Si Xuanji shook her head and said:
“Wouldn’t that be forcing him? That’s not good…”
“…”
Si Xuanji cracked a melon seed, looked up at the “Reverse Star” accompanying the moon in the sky, and asked:
“Tong girl, I want to hear your thoughts.”
“Immortal Dan means…”
“Hmm… how to make a subject forever loyal to the emperor, with no intention of rebellion?”
Upon hearing this, Tong Zilan pondered with her chin in her hand and replied:
“In terms of psychological manipulation, it’s naturally to give them what they deserve and what they desire. If they seek fame and fortune, give them fame and fortune; if they seek wealth, give them wealth… As long as you satisfy them, they will follow you with all their heart.”
“It’s simple and easy to understand, but that’s precisely the problem now.”
Si Xuanji rubbed a chess piece between her fingers, looking distressed, and said:
“Young Master Ye is too indifferent, like a wooden fish that has lived for thousands of years. I’ve seen many people his age; most are spirited and pursue fame, profit, power, and women. Giving such people a little benefit makes them shine. But Young Master Ye desires nothing. I don’t even know what to give him to keep him.”
Tong Zilan looked confused and asked:
“Immortal Dan wants to keep Young Master Ye?”
“What if one day he is incited by someone else and turns against me? What can I do then?”
Upon hearing this, Tong Zilan’s eyebrows twitched, and she looked at Si Xuanji’s heterochromatic eyes with disbelief. After a moment of silence, she asked:
“Are you afraid of Young Master Ye?”
“Is that strange?” Si Xuanji squinted and tilted her head, sighing, “A person of the Reverse Star is an unknown to me. How can I not fear the unknown?”
“Reverse Star… I actually think you might be worrying too much, Immortal Dan.”
“It would be better if it were just overthinking, but I fear this concern is not unfounded. Throughout history, loyal ministers have killed their lords, and rebels have protected their lords. Who can guarantee that Young Master Ye won’t become a heartless person in the future and push me into a quagmire?”
Tong Zilan pondered for a moment, nodded in agreement, and asked:
“So, that’s why you are impersonating Young Master Xiao’s sister to get close to Young Master Ye?”
“By doing this, I also want him to feel closer. If he can regard me as a friend and confidant, that would be best. The relationship between a ruler and subject can never compare to that of friends.”
Si Xuanji rested her cheek on her hand and looked at the chessboard, appearing somewhat troubled.
“And then, I originally planned to marry Xiao girl to him, so if he deviates from the path in the future, Xiao girl could stop him. It’s a pity…”
“Young Master Xiao doesn’t agree?”
“No, it’s just that that girl is not up to par.” Si Xuanji let out a long sigh, a hint of frustration appearing on her face. “Even if I put the meat right in front of her mouth, she’d bite the wrong part.”
Tong Zilan chuckled at her words and shook her head, saying:
“One cannot rush matters of love and companionship.”
Si Xuanji sighed softly, placed a chess piece, and said:
“Enough talk, consider it me venting my frustrations to you. Your move.”
Tong Zilan nodded in response and made her move.
Clack—
… …
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On the first floor of the boat, in a room near the stern, a candle lamp was lit. Ye Anping, dressed in a plain cyan sleep robe, sat cross-legged by the window at a desk, concentrating and circulating spiritual energy through his meridians and vital points.
After he returned Liang Zhu and the others to the Hundred Lotus Sect, he would have to prepare for Core Formation.
So, it was best to get these preparatory tasks done as soon as possible.
However, preparing for Core Formation was one thing; Ye Anping’s current Qi cultivation was also in preparation for the Yang Energy settlement of the Imperial Sect incident.
Although he wasn’t sure if the settlement of his Golden Finger was directly related to the cultivation level of the cultivators he killed, if it were, the experience of killing a Void Realm cultivator would be extraordinary.
These past few days, he had been worried that at the moment his Yang Energy erupted, it might make him explode on the spot before he even had time to rush to his junior sister.
As he cultivated his Qi and calmed his mind, Ye Anping suddenly heard a noise outside his door. His ears twitched, and the next moment, he heard a knock.
Bang bang—
“Ye… Ye Anping, it’s me.”
“Please come in, Senior Sister Xiao.”
Creak creak—
Xiao Yunluo pushed the door open and stepped into the room shyly.
She was wearing only a very thin dress, her light purple hair disheveled behind her, still adorned with a few water droplets. The moment she entered, she filled the room with a faint floral fragrance.
Seeing Ye Anping meditating cross-legged, Xiao Yunluo pursed her lips. Without disturbing him, she quietly slid the bolt on the room’s door and casually scanned the room.
Then, as if oblivious, she walked to the side of the single bed inside the room and sat down, her toes digging slightly into the floor.
Ye Anping had finally guided the spiritual energy circulating in his meridians back to his Dantian. He stood up, supporting himself on his knees, and turned to see Xiao Yunluo’s bashful demeanor. He paused for a moment before realizing…
—the month was up.
That night when he served Xiao Yunluo, he had casually mentioned that he could serve her anytime she wanted, but no more than once a month.
Now, exactly one month had passed, and the time was the same. It seemed Xiao Yunluo had been thinking about this since last night and had stayed up specifically until now, waiting for the time to come and knock on his door.
However, even though Ye Anping knew Xiao Yunluo’s intentions, he pretended not to:
“Senior Sister Xiao, you’re here so late, is something wrong?”
“…”
Xiao Yunluo’s lips parted slightly, unsure how to begin. She felt that if she directly admitted she was there for him to serve her, she would sound like a lustful woman.
“I… I just came to see you. You’ve been cooped up in your room these past few days.”
“I’m fine. I have nothing else to do,” Ye Anping said with a slight shrug. “Senior Sister Xiao should head back to her room to rest. We’ll be preparing for Core Formation after returning to the sect, so practicing Qi cultivation and meditation for a bit longer would be good.”
“…I know.”
“Then I’ll continue cultivating my Qi. Senior Sister Xiao, please make yourself at home.”
Ye Anping smiled and walked back to his meditation cushion, preparing to sit down. Seeing him do this, Xiao Yunluo seemed to lose her patience and exclaimed:
“One month!!!”
“Hmm?”
“It’s… it’s been a month! Last time… serving you…”
“And then?”
“And then…”
*After all this hinting, you still ask?!*
Xiao Yunluo puffed out her cheeks and pouted with extreme dissatisfaction. She now understood that Ye Anping had likely figured out her intentions the moment she entered the room, but was now pretending not to know and teasing her.
“Ye Anping!! You’re so wicked!!”
“Heh heh…” Ye Anping chuckled helplessly. “Senior Sister Xiao, isn’t it better to be more direct? This is making me embarrassed.”
Xiao Yunluo pursed her lips and glared at Ye Anping, her cheeks blushing like ripe apples. But then, despite her words, she mildly lifted her skirt and turned her head to the side.
She had been thinking about this since last night. She had already taken off everything she could in her room. She had come wearing only a thin white dress.
Ye Anping took a deep breath. He walked to the bed and, like last time, took her waist and had her sit on his lap, leaning against his chest.
Xiao Yunluo finally relaxed, closed her eyes, and surrendered her body to Ye Anping.
Ever since Ye Anping served her in Tianan City, she had been longing for this day for a month. Many times, she had wanted to hug her pillow and rub herself, but she had forced herself to resist.
Today, she intended to indulge herself fully.
“Ye Anping, that… Lian Xue said that whenever you finish a task, your Yang Energy erupts.”
“Yes, it should be. What’s wrong?”
“So, for this time… do you want me to help you with your Yang Energy? Lian Xue has been helping you resolve it every time, and she must be exhausted. From now on, let’s take turns, Lian Xue and I. I’m your companion reader, so I should take good care of you.”
Ye Anping was silent for a moment and said:
“Senior Sister Xiao, I don’t think you can handle it.”
Hearing this, Xiao Yunluo twisted her eyebrows, immediately turned around, shifted from sitting to straddling him, and then, propping herself up with her hands on Ye Anping’s shoulders, pushed him onto the bed. Frowning, she said:
“Don’t look at my height, I’m much more skilled at dual cultivation techniques than Lian Xue, hum~”
“…”
As Xiao Yunluo spoke, she began to untie Ye Anping’s belt, seemingly intending to undress him.
Ye Anping didn’t resist and simply relaxed, lying on the bed and watching her. After all, since he had taken Xiao Yunluo from Si Xuanji, dual cultivation was only a matter of time.
However, just as Xiao Yunluo was about to remove Ye Anping’s clothes, there was suddenly a knock at the door.
Bang bang—
Xiao Yunluo, who had been holding Ye Anping’s clothes, froze. Her breathing even hitched at that moment.
“Senior Brother, are you asleep?”
?!!
Xiao Yunluo’s eyes widened, and her face instantly filled with panic. She looked around.
Creak creak—
The door was pushed open by Pei Lianxue outside, making a creaking sound. Fortunately, she had bolted the door when she came in, otherwise, Lian Xue would have caught them immediately.
Feeling fortunate, she quickly moved away from Ye Anping, looked around the room, and finally focused her gaze on the window. Without a word, she ran towards the window with her short legs.
Seeing her preparing to jump out the window, Ye Anping was startled. He quickly got up and grabbed her, asking in a low voice:
“What are you doing?”
“…”
Being pulled by him, Xiao Yunluo calmed down slightly. This was not an inn; they were thousands of feet in the sky. If she jumped out, who knew where she would land.
— “Senior Brother? Why did you lock the door?”
Ye Anping glanced at the door.
Given the situation, it was best for everyone to sit down and have a good chat.
He pondered for a moment and walked over to open the door.
However, seeing Ye Anping going to open the door, Xiao Yunluo took a deep breath, her face paling with fright. Seeing that there was space under the bed to hide, she immediately lay down, rolled under the bed, pinched her nose, and tried to breathe as quietly as possible.
Creak—
Ye Anping watched her hide under the bed, feeling a touch of helplessness. It seemed it wasn’t the right time to have an open conversation, so he re-arranged Xiao Yunluo’s disheveled clothes and then opened the door.
“Junior Sister, what is it? So late…”
Pei Lianxue was similar to Xiao Yunluo, wearing a thin sleep robe with her hair disheveled behind her, still bearing drops of water, as if she had just bathed.
She entered the room, looked around, and asked:
“Senior Brother, why did you lock the door?”
“Ah… it’s nothing.”
Pei Lianxue glanced at Ye Anping suspiciously, pursed her lips, walked to the bedside, sat down, and patted the bed. “Senior Brother, I was afraid your Yang Energy would erupt suddenly tonight, so I came to keep you company.”
Ye Anping felt a bit embarrassed and glanced towards the bottom of the bed. He walked over and said:
“It’s okay. This bed is small, and your room is not far away. If anything happens, I’ll come over.”
Hearing this, Pei Lianxue puffed out her cheeks in a slightly complaining manner and said:
“It’s not just that… Senior Brother, it’s been a month.”
“…”
“I endured it before because there were important matters. Now that there’s nothing, it’s fine.” Pei Lianxue took Ye Anping’s hand and pulled him to sit beside her, frowning. “Hurry up, hurry up!”
Ye Anping felt a little awkward. He didn’t know whether to mention that Xiao Yunluo was under the bed, but he could see the little flames flickering in his junior sister’s orange eyes.
—Junior sister is extremely hungry!
“Junior Sister, this… perhaps tomorrow?”
“No! Today! Now! Immediately!!”
Pei Lianxue pouted and pondered for a moment, then lifted her leg, rolled onto the bed, and said:
“Oh, right, Senior Brother, I was chatting with Yunluo earlier, and she taught me…”
“? What?”
Pei Lianxue narrowed her eyes and smiled, leaning on the bed like a cat stretching, thrusting her buttocks up. Then she turned her head back and said, “Like this!”
“Hiss—”
Ye Anping’s lips parted slightly, and his gaze slowly drifted downwards:
—Senior Sister Xiao, what did you teach my junior sister?
He sighed and, like when he was a child, gently pinched Pei Lianxue’s buttocks, then smiled and replied:
“Today, counts as…”
However, before he could finish speaking, Ye Anping felt a strong beat in his chest, and a wave of heat spread rapidly from his abdomen throughout his body.
Even without using his spiritual sense, he now understood what was happening.
“At this moment? Hiss—”
Pei Lianxue, seeing the veins bulging on Ye Anping’s forehead, also understood what was happening. She quickly got up, took his hand, pulled him onto the bed, and pressed him down, saying with confidence:
“Senior Brother, leave it to me!!”
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