The Cannon Fodder Turns His Sister Into A Soaring Phoenix – Chapter 4

Chapter Four: Junior Sister is in a Pubescent Mood

Ye Anping estimated that by the time he and Pei Lianxue reached Wu Xi Town, they would have seven days to prepare.

However, he had already prepared everything he could, leaving no stone unturned.

This sword strike was something he had honed for ten years.

So, arriving seven days early in Wu Xi Town, besides worrying about unforeseen circumstances, was also to allow Pei Lianxue to relax her mood, lest she become too nervous at a critical juncture and make a mistake.

This was not to mention Pei Lianxue, a young girl who had only lived for fourteen years.

Even he himself, a thirty-five-year-old adult who had lived for twenty years before his transmigration and fifteen years after, would inevitably feel nervous.

After all, they were about to face a Core Formation Stage cultivator who was two major realms higher than them.

Upon arriving in Wu Xi Town, Ye Anping was glad he had chosen to bring Pei Lianxue earlier.

—Pei Lianxue was not just a little nervous.

Ye Anping had just booked an inn in Wu Xi Town and was planning to take Pei Lianxue out shopping to relax. However, as soon as they stepped onto the street, Pei Lianxue became vigilant of everyone on the street, scrutinizing everyone as if they were Demonic cultivators.

Seeing a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator buying steamed buns not far away, she quickly whispered to Ye Anping, “Senior Brother, is that person the Demonic cultivator you mentioned?!”

“Junior Sister, that is merely a Rogue Cultivator.”

“Oh…” Pei Lianxue nodded feebly, then saw a mortal constable carrying a saber and asked again, “Senior Brother, is it him?”

“That is a constable from the Wu Xi Town yamen.”

“…What about that disheveled person?”

“That is just a beggar.”

Ye Anping suddenly found her reaction quite cute and laughed, “Junior Sister, you’re like a mouse right now.”

“You’re the one like a mouse!” Pei Lianxue pouted unhappily, “I’m not…”

“Scared?”

“Of course, I’m scared! We’re going to deal with a Core Formation Stage Demonic cultivator…”

Ye Anping gently tugged her face and said, “You have to believe your Senior Brother, there will be absolutely no problem. Do you remember the first sentence of the positive energy quotes I taught you before?”

“I remember.”

“Recite it.”

“No matter what difficulties you encounter, don’t be afraid. Face it with a smile. The best way to eliminate fear is to confront your fears. Keep going!” Pei Lianxue waved her small fist, “Oli ge!”

“Mm, so don’t be afraid.”

“Senior Brother, I’ve always wanted to ask, what is Oli ge?”

“Hmm—” Ye Anping paused and explained, “Just think of it as a word that can make people feel invigorated.”

“Oh~”

The two of them walked along the street for a while. Suddenly, a string of gongs and drums sounded from ahead, as if someone in town was celebrating a joyous occasion today.

In a short while, a wedding procession appeared in their line of sight.

A red sedan chair led the way, followed by more than ten people carrying chickens, ducks, fish, and dowry. Gongs and drums sounded on both sides, and the suona music was incredibly festive.

Ye Anping didn’t find it novel, but Pei Lianxue seemed very interested.

She kept staring at the red sedan chair at the front, her previously worried expression gone, as if she wished she could sit in that red sedan chair herself.

It was understandable, in fact.

Pei Lianxue was, after all, a girl born to a peasant family.

And in this world, girls like her from a young age hoped to ride in a red sedan chair and marry into a good family when they turned fifteen.

She was already fourteen this year, in the bloom of youth.

After some thought, Ye Anping asked, “Junior Sister, do you want to follow and take a look? And have a wedding banquet.”

Pei Lianxue quickly withdrew her gaze, hesitated for a moment, and shook her head, “Aren’t we still looking for that Demonic cultivator? How can we have time to watch other people get married?”

“It’s alright. Seeing you staring at someone else’s sedan chair, you haven’t seen what a wedding looks like, have you?”

“I’ve read about it in books.”

“Then let’s go experience it firsthand.”

Ye Anping directly took Pei Lianxue’s hand and pulled her to follow the sedan chair to the home of the ordinary folks holding the wedding.

He explained to the person in charge that he wanted to receive some good fortune and displayed the Hundred Lotus Sect’s plaque. Immediately, the groom politely invited them to a special seat in the courtyard.

He hadn’t thought about it when they came, but when he sat down, he realized that there were quite a few cultivators like him who had come to freeload.

There were eight people at the table where he and Pei Lianxue were sitting, all of whom were cultivators.

As soon as Ye Anping sat down, a cheerful-looking young cultivator beside him struck up a conversation.

“Little brother, you’re also this idle, watching someone get married?”

“Mm, Senior, you jest.” Ye Anping nodded and said, “My Junior Sister has never seen a wedding before and is quite curious. We happened to stumble upon this, so I brought her to take a look.”

“So you are Senior and Junior siblings, you truly have a good relationship.”

Ye Anping scanned the other cultivators at the table, preparing to greet them and also inquire if they had heard any news of “Wu You” nearby.

However, upon seeing the person directly across from him, he felt he didn’t need to inquire.

That person had refined features, a male face with feminine characteristics, possessing a neutral aura that defied gender. Their hair was tied into two long braids, and a pair of purple eyes held a hint of wickedness.

Without a doubt, this appearance and demeanor were identical to the Grand Tutor of the Gu Poison Sect from the game.

But a problem arose.

Why would a Demonic cultivator like him come to a mortal commoner’s wedding to freeload?

Was this guy so bored?

Ye Anping didn’t dare to stare for too long. After nodding in greeting, he and Pei Lianxue turned to look at the groom, who was toasting guests in the distance.

However, Wu You took the initiative to strike up a conversation with them.

“Little brother, you look no older than fourteen or fifteen or sixteen, yet you’re already at Qi Refining third layer. Your future is limitless!”

“Ah…” Ye Anping, upon hearing the neutral voice, quickly pretended to be a shy little boy, “Thank you for your praise, Senior. It is all due to my Master’s diligent teaching.”

“And this little Junior Sister too… If I’m not mistaken, she’s already at Qi Refining Completion?”

“Ah, thank you for your praise, Senior. My Junior Sister has good aptitude and cultivates diligently.” Ye Anping happily scratched the back of his head, then patted Pei Lianxue’s shoulder, pulling her attention away from the bride in the distance. “Junior Sister, this Senior is praising you.”

“Ah…” Pei Lianxue looked at Wu You across the table and nodded blankly, “Thank you for your praise, Senior.”

Wu You smiled and nodded at the two of them, then used his spiritual power to move the wine pot on the table, causing it to pour wine into the cups in front of Ye Anping and Pei Lianxue.

“You two, dragon and phoenix, are destined to become outstanding figures of your generation. These two cups of wine are for our acquaintance.”

Ye Anping smiled and nodded, looking at the two cups of wine in front of him and Pei Lianxue.

The wine in the cups was still clear and seemed to have no issues at first glance, but he understood that these two cups of wine had likely been poisoned with Gu.

It seemed Wu You had already seen that Pei Lianxue’s Spiritual Root aptitude was extraordinary.

However, the ten years of hardship he and Pei Lianxue had endured were not in vain. Their ten years of practice and poison consumption meant this Gu would have no effect on him and Pei Lianxue at all.

“Junior Sister, stop looking. This Senior is pouring us wine.”

“Ah… Oh, thank you, Senior.”

Pei Lianxue picked up her wine cup and drank it down in one gulp. Then, she looked back towards the bride and gently patted Ye Anping’s shoulder, exclaiming, “Senior Brother, look, look quickly! The bride and groom are about to perform the wedding ceremony!!”

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