Battle Through the Heavens: Beauties Abound Starting with Yunlan and Her Disciples

8: Section 8Yun Xiancheng withdrew his gaze from Xiao Yan’s collarbone and said naturally, ”Would you like to visit the market with me today? We might be able to find the medicinal herbs you need.”

”Okay, okay, Senior Brother! Wait for me!” With that, the young lady pulled the curtains shut.

At that moment, Nalan Yanran walked to the door of the room, her bare feet stepping on the blue bricks. She leaned lazily against the doorframe, a faint red hickey peeking out from the collar of her snow-white inner robe.

”Senior Brother, acting all sneaky in front of someone’s door early in the morning—are you trying to learn how a swallow builds its nest?” Before she could finish her sentence, Yun Xiancheng had already pulled her slender waist into his arms.

The unfaded rouge mark behind the girl’s ear became entangled with the lingering scent of night-blooming cereus on his lapel, creating a mysterious allure.

The two shared a long kiss; after a while, a silver thread of saliva connected them like a bridge. ”Senior Brother, aren’t you going back to the sect?”

”I want to accompany my Little Junior Sister in her cultivation. Yanran, you can return to the sect first and report the relevant matters to Master.”

Nalan Yanran’s gaze instantly sharpened. If he was like this while she was present, what would happen if she wasn’t? He’d probably find dozens more! No! She couldn’t go back! She spoke resolutely, ”Then I won’t be going back for a while either!”

Yun Xiancheng chuckled and pulled her into his embrace. ”Mhm, I also can’t bear for you to leave.”

The young lady’s cheeks flushed slightly, and she quickly softened. ”Hmph, this Junior Sister is only staying because I’m worried you’ll go around flirting with others while you’re out.”

Yun Xiancheng kissed her forehead and whispered teasingly, ”Even if you’re here, I’ll still do it.” ”Ah!”

Xiao Mei happened to stumble upon this romantic scene at that moment. She froze and took a step back. Seeing their gazes fall upon her, she lowered her head with a red face and whispered, ”Did I come at a bad time?” Yun Xiancheng shook his head. ”No, you’ve come at exactly the right time.”

Hearing his invitation, Xiao Mei hurried forward and hugged one of his arms, rubbing against it gently, looking incredibly adorable.

After a moment, she spoke up, ”I came to bring clothes to Yan’er.” She lifted the garments in her hand.

”Then go ahead, don’t keep her waiting.” Yun Xiancheng nodded, gesturing toward the door.

Xiao Mei obediently knocked on the door, only to hear a questioning voice from inside. ”Who is it?”

”Sister, it’s me. I’ve brought your clothes.”

The room fell silent for a moment before Xiao Yan finally spoke slowly, ”Please come in.” Xiao Mei glanced back at Yun Xiancheng with a lingering look before stepping into the room.

Xiao Mei felt that her previous apology wasn’t enough to make up for her mistakes. She called out softly, ”Sister... I’m sorry for the past three years...” Xiao Yan gave a soft ”Mhm” and looked up. Seeing her sister’s distraught expression, memories of the past instantly flooded her mind.

The girl who used to follow her closely and sweet-talk her as ’Sister,’ and that back that had gradually grown distant after she lost her Dou Qi—at this moment, they seemed to overlap with the Xiao Mei before her.

Xiao Yan shook her head slightly. ”Those things are in the past. Help me get dressed.” Xiao Mei’s body trembled slightly as she walked toward Xiao Yan.

”Those two must have had quite a conflict before. You really are a lecher,” Nalan Yanran whispered into Yun Xiancheng’s ear.

”Is the temptation of sisters really that great?” Nonsense!

Of course it’s great.

Who could refuse the sight of a pair of sisters looking at them with deep affection, or the scene of two similar-looking beauties sweetly calling them ’husband’?

Yun Xiancheng answered in his heart. ”I’ve been found out by Yanran.”

And so, Yun Xiancheng spoke to Yanran with a hint of embarrassment.

[Nalan Yanran’s Jealousy Value has increased by 5 points. Current: 85/100] ”lecher.”

Nalan Yanran gave Yun Xiancheng a light punch, then began to ponder her own situation. What advantage did she have to compete against the Xiao sisters?

The Nalan family didn’t have much of a chance; there wasn’t a suitable sister to act as a pillar of support.

As if struck by a sudden inspiration, an excellent answer flashed through the girl’s mind—a Master-Disciple ’sandwich.’ Just thinking about that scenario made her face turn red.

No, no, no, how could she be like this!? Yun Yun was her dear Master!

But... Master must also have feelings for this lecher.

The more the girl thought about it, the hotter her head became. This was too rebellious!

[Nalan Yanran’s Jealousy Value has decreased by 5 points. Current: 80/100] What is this little girl thinking about?

Yun Xiancheng looked at the dazed Nalan Yanran with a hint of doubt.

He gently pinched her nose. It felt good, like jade.

He gave it a little rub. Not bad, quite comfortable.

Suddenly, a scent of purple lotus wafted into his nose.

”It seems every time I see you, there’s always a Beauty in your arms.” Xiao Xun’er arrived, stepping through that trail of purple lotus fragrance.

The shadow of a purple lotus swayed beside her, but it couldn’t match the touch of red makeup at the corners of her eyes. She held a round fan in her hand, covering half of her pretty face.

She smiled gently, walked to Yun Xiancheng’s side, and after taking a deep breath, continued as if bathed in a spring breeze, ”I was wondering, have you ever thought about holding me in your arms too?”

Yun Xiancheng nodded. ”Mhm, yes.”

Hearing this, Xiao Xun’er was first startled, then shook her head.

”Then there’s no chance. I’m not an easy girl to handle like Xiao Mei.” ”But... do I look good today?”

She tilted her head slightly, her eyes carrying a trace of expectation as she asked. ”Very beautiful.”

Yun Xiancheng answered truthfully.

Even though the girl had guessed Yun Xiancheng would say that, hearing the compliment for real still made her heart skip a beat. Strange... he was too strange.

She smelled the scent on his body—like the warm, peaceful scent of fur after being baked in the sun, making one instinctively feel a sense of attachment. Even just standing silently by his side felt tranquil.

This feeling... was quite nice.

[Xiao Xun’er’s Favorability has increased by 10 points. Current: 10/100] Although he wasn’t sure why her favorability increased.

But looking at the situation—the road to winning over Xiao Xun’er was long and difficult!

However, he wasn’t in a hurry. Xiao Xun’er was a descendant of the Gu Clan with the strongest background, a direct path to the late-game content.

He would just slowly increase her favorability. ”Senior Brother—”

Xiao Yan’s voice rang out as the girl slowly walked out of the room, dressed in a pale red formal outfit and accompanied by Xiao Mei. The vermilion doors opened with a creak, and Xiao Yan stood there bathed in the morning glow.

The rouge-colored dress that Xiao Mei had meticulously chosen was now being swept into breathtaking waves by the morning breeze.

Xiao Yan’s stunning Beauty appeared, making Yun Xiancheng unable to help swallowing his saliva. Nalan Yanran, who was watching his reaction from the side, was overcome with jealousy and pinched his waist.

Xiao Xun’er nodded slightly. She glanced at Xiao Yan, a faint smile appearing on her lips behind the round fan.

The feeling of seeing an old friend again was nice. She then looked at Yun Xiancheng’s back.

”Meeting a new and interesting fellow... is also very nice.”

013 Dating the Young ladies

The late spring morning light brushed over the Xiao Family Market.

Beneath the vermilion archway, steam rose from freshly baked breakfast snacks.

Yun Xiancheng brushed aside the gauze curtain, and a bustling long street came into view.

To the left, a pharmacy overflowed with the bitter scent of Atractylodes; to the right, a rouge stall emitted a cloying sweetness. In the center, a fire-breathing street performer scorched a hole through the morning mist. Xiao Yan, who hadn’t left the Xiao Residence in three years, felt a sudden wave of discomfort at the noise.

She instinctively gripped the corner of Yun Xiancheng’s sleeve, her fingertips sinking into her Senior Brother’s flesh as if grasping a life-saving straw, unwilling to let go. Seeing the girl’s helplessness, Yun Xiancheng shifted slightly and pulled her into his embrace.

At his waist hung the Xiao Family Guest Elder token—the First Elder of the Xiao Family had personally visited earlier to apologize for yesterday’s rude remarks.

He was a generous person, and since the First Elder hadn’t actually harmed Xiao Yan, he had simply punched the First Elder three times to vent his anger. As for whether Xiao Yan’s anger had subsided, that was her business.

Nalan Yanran stood beside Yun Xiancheng. Seeing the two of them embracing, she felt half-annoyed and grabbed his other arm, her gaze carrying a hint of competitiveness as she looked at Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan was enjoying the tenderness of being held when she was glared at by Nalan Yanran. With a sly smile, she avoided the others’ gaze and called out softly, ”Sister—”

Hearing that call, Nalan Yanran’s intended posture instantly crumbled. Her small face flushed, her annoyance vanished, and it turned into a bit of pride. ”Hmph... I’ll forgive you this time.”

Xiao Xun’er and Xiao Mei hadn’t noticed the secret struggle between the two. They were looking at jewelry.

Seeing Yun Xiancheng’s gaze sweep over, Xiao Xun’er pointed in a direction.

Yun Xiancheng looked where the girl’s slender hand pointed and saw an old man guarding an ebony display stand.

On the stand were malachite hairpins and rhinoceros horn combs layered together, with various women’s accessories laid out; it looked like a jewelry stall. Xiao Mei looked at the top layer, appearing somewhat dazed.

There, a silver snake-shaped hairpin lay quietly. Its scales were as detailed as if they were alive, and its eyes, set with rubies, seemed to pierce her heart like a knife.

She was somewhat familiar with this style; it was something she had worn during the year Xiao Yan lost her Dou Qi. ”The young lady has good eyes.” The old man’s withered finger brushed over the snake hairpin, and the scales actually made a realistic hissing sound.

Xiao Mei stumbled back in fright, happening to fall into Yun Xiancheng’s arms. Yun Xiancheng enjoyed the girl’s soft body while helping her steady herself. ”Careful, Xiao Mei.”

Xiao Mei blushed but didn’t dare leave Yun Xiancheng’s embrace.

She then enjoyed Yun Xiancheng’s scent, like a swallow building a nest, unwilling to leave.

Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran also let go of Yun Xiancheng’s arms due to this collision, their gazes turning toward Xiao Mei with a hint of annoyance.

Xiao Xun’er timely opened her round fan, the red fish on the fan reflecting the playful curve of her lips. Her memory had always been excellent. She already knew why Xiao Mei had lost her composure. She remarked, ”This hairpin truly suits Little Sister Mei-er perfectly.”

Xiao Mei’s eyes filled with tears as she uneasily gripped Xiao Yan’s hand. ”What’s wrong?”

Xiao Yan was slightly stunned, not understanding why she was like this. Yun Xiancheng walked between the two and explained, ”Perhaps Mei-er remembered something from her childhood?” Xiao Mei nodded. ”Three years ago, I also had a hairpin of this color. During the Dou Qi test that year... I was wearing it.”

Xiao Yan was slightly startled upon hearing this, thinking to herself: why remember such a small matter until now? She then smiled slightly and said:

”It’s nothing, it’s all in the past. I’ve already forgotten it.”

These words were half-true, half-false.

How could Xiao Yan remember the color of Xiao Mei’s hairpin back then? So it wasn’t that she had forgotten, but rather that she never knew about it in the first place.

Yun Xiancheng naturally saw the turmoil in Xiao Mei’s heart. It was clear that she had taken his previous instructions too much to heart, leading to this excessive self-reproach. He looked at Xiao Yan: ”Being able to recognize past mistakes means Xiao Mei has grown, hasn’t she, Little Junior Sister?”

Xiao Yan nodded slightly upon hearing this. ”Senior Brother is right.” She looked at Xiao Mei and smiled, ”Sister, we have all grown up. We should look forward.” [Xiao Mei’s Favorability +10. Current: 70/100]

Xiao Mei was slightly stunned, tears shimmering in her eyes. She said with a sob, ”Thank you. I still need Sister to comfort me, I’m really useless.” Seeing this, the old man smiled and said, ”Young Master, why don’t you buy a piece of jewelry for each of your wives as a gift?”

Yun Xiancheng nodded seriously. ”Indeed, I should prepare gifts for my wives.” As soon as these words were spoken, the faces of Xiao Xun’er, Xiao Mei, and Xiao Yan all flushed crimson.

Nalan Yanran saw this and couldn’t help but laugh, ”Haha, they’re just a bunch of greenhorns.”

Nalan Yanran thought of herself—let alone such jokes, she had already enjoyed the pleasures of union several times. Seeing the three Xiao girls get embarrassed over such a small thing, she couldn’t help but stand tall with her chest out.

Xiao Xun’er’s face also flushed as she felt her heart race, wondering why she would feel shy because of such words. Yun Xiancheng stood before the stall, and before he could take a closer look, a frivolous voice suddenly came from beside him.

”Isn’t this Miss Xun’er? Hehe, I didn’t expect to meet you here. We truly are destined.”

Their mood interrupted by this sudden voice, everyone frowned and looked toward the sound, seeing a group of people surrounding a wealthy young master walking toward them. When Xiao Xun’er saw the newcomer, her good mood instantly vanished, and she subconsciously took Yun Xiancheng’s hand to turn and leave.

Xiao Mei also showed a look of disgust when she saw the newcomer and whispered to Yun Xiancheng, ”This person is called Jia Lie Ao. He used to always pester Sister Xun’er.”

[Jia Lie Ao, the second generation of the Jia Family in Wutan City, constantly pesters Xiao Xun’er. Xiao Xun’er is extremely annoyed and dislikes him, but due to etiquette, she hasn’t explicitly

beaten him. At this time, she needs your help, which will also increase her favorability.]

”Miss Xun’er, don’t go.”

Yun Xiancheng heard it clearly this time, and a chill rose from his spine.

He felt that this person’s voice was feminine and oily, making him feel uncomfortable. ”This person is a bit disgusting.” Yun Xiancheng showed a look of disgust.

Xiao Xun’er found his expression quite novel, lowered her fan, and smiled, ”So even a divine person like you can show such an expression.” [Xiao Xun’er’s Favorability +5. Current: 15/100]

”I’m a normal person too. Seeing a freak makes my skin crawl, okay?”

Seeing Xiao Xun’er about to leave, Jia Lie Ao became anxious and hurriedly gave chase. Xiao Xun’er wasn’t walking fast, so she was caught up in just a few steps.

However, when he blocked the two, he saw that Xiao Xun’er was holding a strange man’s hand.

Seeing this, his face instantly turned pale. He looked at the man’s robes; the style was unfamiliar, and he wore no badge signifying his strength. Observing that the man was only about fourteen years old, he wondered if he was some ’pretty boy’ kept by the Xiao Family.

After a few glances, Jia Lie Ao felt a bit inferior. This young member of the Xiao Family... was a bit too handsome. While Jia Lie Ao was sizing up Yun Xiancheng, Yun Xiancheng was also sizing him up.

[This thing is really sissy, with such a feminine vibe. If he were born on Earth, wouldn’t he fly to Thailand for surgery? Oh well! Forget it, I shouldn’t think too much about this

vulgar thing.]

Despite his many internal thoughts, Yun Xiancheng raised his head and frowned at Jia Lie Ao. ”You, what do you want? Why are you blocking my path?”

014 Purchasing Gifts for the Young ladies

After Yun Xiancheng spoke that questioning line, the entire scene fell silent for a moment.

His silhouette against the sunlight looked like an immortal descending to earth, making Jia Lie Ao hesitate. How could the Xiao Family have raised someone with such an aura? Jia Lie Ao’s hand, which was about to grab the saber at his waist, paused as his gaze swept over the young man’s still somewhat thin shoulders.