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

9: Section 9At fourteen, his frame had not yet fully filled out, yet he possessed the innate nobility of a famous sword from a prestigious clan. Even his falling black hair seemed to be steeped in the misty vapor of a thousand-year-old cold pool. Jia Lie Ao couldn’t help but think:

”Shit, how is this Xiao Family kid so good-looking? He looks like a scion of a great clan, not like someone I can mess with.”

But on second thought, a fourteen-year-old Xiao Family child would have at most seven or eight stages of Dou Zhi Qi. I’m already a One-Star Dòuzhě; could I possibly lose face?

”I have long admired Miss Xun’er. Little brother, maybe you’ll have to call me ’Brother-in-law’ in the future.”

After speaking, he took a bracelet from his storage ring. A Tier 1 Wood Magic Core on it emitted a dense, natural aura. ”This is a gift for your sister.”

”Does Xiao Yan need a Tier 1 Wood Magic Core?” Seeing this, Xiao Xun’er asked.

”Mm.” Yun Xiancheng nodded, then frowned at Xiao Xun’er and said, ”But there’s no need to get it from him, understand?”

Xiao Xun’er looked into Yun Xiancheng’s eyes, feeling his concern for her, and a hint of sweetness rippled through her heart.

[Xiao Xun’er Favorability +5, currently 20/100] ”Can’t I just throw the bracelet away after taking the Magic Core?” Xiao Xun’er said, seemingly unconvinced.

”Such behavior is not only impolite but also unreasonable,” Yun Xiancheng said. ”Besides, our family isn’t short of this little bit of money.” The two of them conversed as if no one else was there, completely ignoring Jia Lie Ao, which caused his mental state to further collapse.

”Haha, you’re really taking advantage; are we one family now?” Xiao Xun’er’s lips curled slightly as she used her fan to half-cover her face, but her smiling eyes remained fixed on Yun Xiancheng, never shifting for a moment.

He wants me to be his family!?

Xiao Xun’er was startled inwardly. Could there be anyone else in this world who would speak to her like this?

This scene falling into Jia Lie Ao’s eyes was no different from a bolt from the blue! Miss Xun’er had never looked at him like that! Jia Lie Ao felt as if he had suffered a critical blow.

Every time he went to pester her, all he got were Xiao Xun’er’s contemptuous looks.

Thus, he had assumed Xiao Xun’er had a haughty personality—that this was just how she was. Consequently, his normal perceptions became twisted. He came to believe that looks of arrogance, disdain, and contempt were normal expressions.

So when Xiao Xun’er looked at him with disdain, that was just her looking at him normally!

This self-brainwashing shattered today—because Xiao Xun’er actually had normal expressions.

Being sexually repressed, he had distorted his own views. Because of this, he could no longer feel anything for women; only extremely oppressive things, like smelling a pair of smelly feet, could possibly make him feel something.

He had sacrificed so much for Xiao Xun’er, how could she dare!? The good show is still to come!

Yun Xiancheng proactively took Xiao Xun’er’s hand and said, ”This person is moody and extremely strange. Xun’er, let me continue picking out gifts for you.”

Hearing this, Xiao Xun’er leaned against Yun Xiancheng’s shoulder and looked at the old stall with him. ”The one for Mei’er is naturally that snake-eye hairpin from before.”

Yun Xiancheng grabbed the hairpin and looked at Xiao Mei beside him. Xiao Mei nodded with difficulty:

”It’s very good, Mei’er likes it very much.”

Yun Xiancheng extended a finger, and a wisp of wind-attribute Dou Qi flew out, turning the blood-colored snake-eye hairpin into cyan.

”Since Mei’er wants to choose to be a new person, then she naturally must start with a fresh look.” Yun Xiancheng handed the cyan hairpin to Xiao Yan while looking at Xiao Mei.

Xiao Mei blankly took the hairpin. Xiao Yan nodded:

”Then I shall supervise my sister.”

Looking at the fragile Xiao Mei, she felt more and more that these three years of hardship had given her a strong spirit.

After saying that, she pinned the hairpin on Xiao Mei. ”Thank you... for your tolerance.”

She burst into tears once again; that someone like her could encounter kind people who would forgive her... [Xiao Mei Favorability increased by 10 points, current favorability 80/100]

Then, she once again rushed into Yun Xiancheng’s arms, looking at him with tearful eyes.

Yun Xiancheng was helpless, stroking the girl’s hair.

At 80 favorability, can I ’eat’ her now? Yun Xiancheng thought to himself.

Meanwhile, Jia Lie Ao, watching from the side, was wide-eyed.

How does this Xiao Family disciple have such intimate relationships with so many Xiao Family girls!?

Why are Xiao Xun’er’s eyes still so gentle when looking at that Xiao Family kid!? He looked at the scene in disbelief.

No, impossible, Xun’er isn’t that kind of woman, Jia Lie Ao thought.

The girls naturally wouldn’t pay attention to the gaze of a passerby. They were more concerned about what gifts they would get. He had given a gift to Xiao Mei, but there were still three Young ladies looking at him, seemingly waiting for their own gifts. For Yanran, it was a new jade pendant. Her original one had been broken during the Three-Year Agreement.

For Xiao Yan, it was a hairband carved with clouds. She would be undergoing bitter cultivation soon, and tying her hair up would make it more convenient. ”I’ll just take this.”

Xun’er picked up an emerald green bracelet and said.

Compared to Jia Lie Ao’s bracelet, this one was very simple, without any expensive ornaments. ”Can I borrow a bit of your Dou Qi?”

Yun Xiancheng took the bracelet, and a wisp of Dou Qi escaped from his fingers, likewise imbuing the bracelet with his scent.

The young lady took the bracelet, took a deep breath, and smiled: ”The scent on Brother is really nice.”

”Does Xun’er think so too?” Xiao Yan spoke up.

”Mm, Brother Xiancheng smells very good,” Xiao Mei echoed.

The three Xiao sisters immediately began chattering about Yun Xiancheng’s body fragrance. They surrounded Yun Xiancheng, laughing and talking.

Jia Lie Ao suddenly felt like he was just a recording stone, a mere bystander.

Something’s wrong!? This Xiao Family kid used his proximity to get the first move and won Xiao Xun’er over? Jia Lie Ao immediately judged the current situation.

His gaze toward Xiao Xun’er changed, as if he were looking at a traitor. Jia Lie Ao was 21 years old this year, a One-Star Dòuzhě.

In Yun Xiancheng’s eyes—he was a piece of trash.

However, in Jia Lie Ao’s eyes, Yun Xiancheng was just a fourteen-year-old child of the Xiao Family; how could he compare to him? He was a dignified One-Star Dòuzhě!

Jia Lie Ao swung a punch at Xiao Xun’er, whom he believed had betrayed him.

Xiao Xun’er also didn’t expect this person, who was talking fine, to suddenly launch an attack. She didn’t react for a moment. The fist drew closer and closer.

At the critical moment, Yun Xiancheng grabbed his hand and exerted a little force. Only the sound of bones breaking could be heard. He let out a wail, unable to bear the pain, and fainted directly.

[Xiao Xun’er Favorability +5, currently 20/100] Brother, you’re not doing enough!

Seeing the notification in his eyes was only five points, Jia Lie Ao, are you even capable? ”Thank you... Brother.”

A light of ’as expected’ flashed in Xiao Xun’er’s eyes.

She was certain Yun Xiancheng would step in to help, but what was unexpected was—even though she had guessed he would help, after he actually did, her heart still felt warm.

Yun Xiancheng looked at her.

Her gaze flickered as she turned her head away.

But what she didn’t notice was that her ears had turned crimson at some point, exposing her inner feelings.

015 Enjoying Rose and Night-Blooming Cereus Flavored Cupcakes

Yun Xiancheng struck Jia Lie Ao with a punch. He fell backward, the jade pendant at his waist hitting the stone slab and shattering into three pieces of emerald that reflected the silver cloud patterns on Yun Xiancheng’s black brocade boots.

”Young Master!” Jia Lie Ao’s eight guards drew their swords simultaneously, causing a series of metallic clangs. Their blades pointed at Yun Xiancheng, a picture of loyal protection. However, this was the Xiao Family Market after all. The bronze wind chimes under the eaves rang out, and at the same time, the sound of scattered bells came from behind Yun Xiancheng.

Dense footsteps and breathing sounds could be heard. Dozens of burly men surrounded them from all directions.

Yun Xiancheng spread his hands, the Guest Elder token at his waist fluttering in the wind. His gaze was cold as he looked at the Jia Lie Family guards.

”What are you doing coming here to pick a fight for no reason? Are you trying to attack the Young ladies of the Xiao Family?”

Behind him, the Xiao Family guards had already formed the Big Dipper Array, surrounding the eight guards.

Cold iron spear tips reflected the midday sun, casting fragmented spots of light onto the pale faces of Jia Lie Ao’s guards.

”Take your young master and get lost. Attacking the Xiao Family’s Young ladies in the Xiao Family Market—even if your family head came, he wouldn’t be able to explain this!” ”Did you hear that? Now scram!”

The Jia Lie Family guards immediately panicked and fled the scene, scrambling and crawling. ”Coming here for no reason, yet ruining the mood,” Yun Xiancheng shook his head helplessly.

At this moment, he would much rather be close with the beautiful girls than talk to a sissy. Moreover, he was having a great time chatting with the Xiao Family girls and didn’t want to see blood.

Xiao Mei’s fingertips sank into her peacock blue skirt, her gaze falling on the wrist bone exposed from Yun Xiancheng’s sleeve when he spread his hands—those hands emitted a faint jade-like luster. The young girl felt that Young Master Yun truly looked like a banished immortal, incredibly handsome.

Nalan Yanran watched this scene with great interest, her hand gripping the sword hilt, carrying a scent that mixed flowers and cold iron.

Xiao Mei asked, ”Then... shall we go directly to look at the Magic Cores?” Yun Xiancheng nodded helplessly, ”Let’s go.”

The group arrived at the medicinal herb shop. The agarwood medicine cabinets on the second floor of the pharmacy emitted a faint glow.

Yun Xiancheng tapped the amethyst countertop with his finger in a slow rhythm. Xiao Xun’er and Xiao Yan looked at his back with smiles on their faces. Without any hitches, the required materials were soon gathered.

In any case, Young Master Jia sending himself as a sacrifice increased Xiao Xun’er’s favorability by 10 points. A win!

The cultivation materials Xiao Yan needed were all collected. She met a miscellaneous merchant at a roadside stall and luckily bought ”Vacuum Hand.” Everyone soon returned to their respective dormitories. Xiao Xun’er stroked her smooth chin, her small mouth opening slightly: ”With these medicinal herbs, could it be that Brother is also an Alchemist?”

”You could say that...” The one refining pills is Medicine Lady; Xiao Yan and I currently cannot. Obviously, Medicine Lady shouldn’t be exposed, so he could only half-admit it.

Xiao Xun’er looked at Yun Xiancheng for a while and smiled, ”You know quite a lot.” Then her smile grew even wider, ”I’ve spent a long time with my Alchemist Brother today~ Then I shall take my leave for now and not disturb Alchemist Brother’s pill refining.”

The increase in Xiao Xun’er’s favorability was an unexpected harvest. Because the biggest harvest... He patted the head of Xiao Mei, who had been pulling at the corner of his clothes, and her information flashed in his eyes: Xiao Mei

Realm: Dou Qi Seventh Stage

Favorability: 80/100 (A fragile person, fortunate to be recognized; one who has hurt others, granted forgiveness by the victim... Regretting why she didn’t wake up sooner? Others have forgiven her, but what right does she have to be forgiven? Only by atoning, only by admitting her mistakes, only by following you.)

Intimacy: 20/100 (Pinching and hugging makes her excited.)

Judging from Nalan Yanran’s experience... eighty favorability should mean she can be easily enjoyed, right!? Let’s see... a trial will tell. Looking at the girl’s gaze, Yun Xiancheng pinched her cheek.

Immediately, Nalan Yanran reached out from behind and touched Yun Xiancheng’s cheek. ”Senior Brother always touches others, I want to touch you too.”

Yun Xiancheng narrowed his eyes enjoyably, letting the girl’s small hand rub his face, smelling the dense scent of night-blooming cereus on her hand.

Xiao Yan watched Nalan Yanran touching Yun Xiancheng, and Yun Xiancheng touching Xiao Mei, and couldn’t help but chuckle. Such a harmonious scene was truly happy.

Since Eldest Senior Brother arrived, those three difficult years as a piece of trash had become a distant dream—now, this life seemed to be the true reality. Her ring stored the medicinal herbs purchased this time. She thought about it and decided it was better to send them to Medicine Lady for refining early. Then she said, ”Eldest Senior Brother, Senior Sister,”

Little sister, I’ll go back and rest for a bit first.”

”Goodbye.”

”Goodbye, Junior Sister.” ”Goodbye, Sister.” Three farewells sounded simultaneously.

After the footsteps faded away, Yun Xiancheng took the hands of Xiao Mei and Nalan Yanran. Yun Xiancheng had a smile in his eyes, looking at Nalan Yanran with deep affection.

Nalan Yanran was stunned, glanced at Xiao Mei, and instantly understood something. Her entire face flushed crimson. ”You devil, you devil, you devil!”

Nalan Yanran’s pink fists fell on Yun Xiancheng’s chest like a sudden storm. Yun Xiancheng calmly endured the attack of Nalan Yanran’s pink fists.

(Nalan Yanran’s Jealousy Value is rising, about to break through the critical point. Reaching the critical point will lead to unpredictable situations.)

”Sister Yanran, Brother Xiancheng, what are you doing?” Xiao Mei stood by the carriage, her peacock blue skirt fluttering in the wind, her eyes holding a bit of confusion.

Yun Xiancheng smiled slightly and explained, ”We’re just playing around. Xiao Mei, don’t worry, just come with us.” He reached out and took the girl’s slender arm, his movements as gentle as if he were handling fragile porcelain.

Xiao Mei obviously didn’t understand what was about to happen next. At this moment, she was still a bit dazed, allowing Yun Xiancheng to lead her into the carriage.

Her skirt brushed past the carriage, bringing a faint scent of orchid. The interior was lined with soft brocade, and a few rays of moonlight filtered through the gaps in the carriage curtains, dancing in the girl’s hair.

The moment the outside clamor was cut off by the agarwood carriage door, the emerald silk-wrapped bracelet on Xiao Mei’s wrist suddenly turned hot—what was hot was not the bracelet, but her body.

The young girl didn’t seem to understand these aspects, but that didn’t mean her body didn’t understand. The tiny electric current generated when Yun Xiancheng’s knuckles brushed across her palm was stimulating her.

The jade pendants at Nalan Yanran’s waist moved without any wind, and the sound of wind chimes vibrated in the enclosed space like clear ripples.

And what resounded along with the wind chimes was Nalan Yanran’s soft and weak pounding of her pink fists. ”Perverted Senior Brother.”

Seemingly knowing her Senior Brother’s attitude, Yanran slowly recognized the facts. Xiao Mei still didn’t quite understand; what was going to happen?

As the residence for Yun Xiancheng and Nalan Yanran when traveling, the carriage was naturally very luxurious.

Xiao Mei looked around with a face full of curiosity. The gold-inlaid and silver-plated ceiling was embedded with night-luminescent pearls, their flowing brilliance illuminating the carriage. ”Time to do proper business.”

Yun Xiancheng’s low voice echoed under the carriage ceiling, the glow of the night pearls breaking into starlight in his eyes. Yanran watched him quietly.

[Nalan Yanran Jealousy Value reached 100]

[Jealousy Value limit broken, Nalan Yanran’s heart is fluctuating wildly] [Nalan Yanran obtained tag: Jealous Red Hat Lover]

The young girl’s eyes seemed to hold stormy waves. Finally, as if she had figured something out, she lightly bit her lip and stepped forward to help her Senior Brother undress.

016 Twin Lotuses Bloom

The moment Yun Xiancheng took off his black jade hair crown, a strand of black hair brushed past Xiao Mei’s nose. A dense scent of sun and night-blooming cereus mixed together reached Xiao Mei’s nose.