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

33: Section 33She hurriedly prostrated herself again, touching her head to the ground, and said with a firm tone, ”Shadow swears that even in death, she would never dare to harm the Young Master!”

Gazing at Shadow’s fearful and trembling appearance, a subtle, amorous thought quietly welled up deep within Xiao Xun’er’s heart: Should I just bundle up this little maid of mine... and gift her to my Little Darling as well?

Thinking of this, her small face flushed slightly, and she moved with lotus steps, looking at Shadow with a meaningful expression. Only... doing this would somewhat blur the distinction between master and Servant.

My Little Darling would certainly be happy to enjoy the fortune of having many wives, and as for those worldly conventions, what do they even matter?

Oh well, why think so much? My Little Darling doesn’t mind, and I don’t mind either; as for that master-Servant distinction...

Perhaps this master-Servant title could instead become a unique kind of romantic interest between her and my Little Darling. The Second Miss of the Ancient Clan, with a blushing face, returned to the chaotic battlefield.

At this moment, in the Jia Lie Family market, the hustle and bustle of the past had long since vanished, leaving behind only a shocking scene of devastation.

Crimson blood and pulverized flesh dyed the pristine white snow like splashed ink. Looking around, there were only severed limbs and remains scattered everywhere, and the air was filled with a nauseating scent of blood.

The ordinary merchants who were hawking their wares here during the day had already fled in panic at the very beginning of the battle.

Now, the only ones remaining in this market, which had become a Shura purgatory, were a few Xiao Family Young ladies with blood-stained clothes, and the youth Yun Xiancheng, who wore a calm expression.

Yun Xiancheng carelessly flicked his finger against the sword body, and the residual blood droplets on the blade rose in response, dripping through the air onto the filthy ground, where they were instantly swallowed by the white snow, as if they had never existed; the sword edge remained as clean and bright as new.

The dozen or so Dou Masters who had been so arrogant just moments ago were like earthen dogs and clay chickens before him, unable to withstand a single blow; they had all been effortlessly slaughtered, leaving behind a dozen decapitated corpses, neatly laid out on the cold, snowy ground.

The four Young ladies had also cleared out the remaining enemies here, exterminating all the Dou Practitioners who had stubbornly resisted. The once bustling and noisy market had instantly turned into a hair-raising hell on earth, eerie and terrifying.

”Hang these... all up.”

A faint smile played on the corner of Yun Xiancheng’s mouth as he turned his gaze to Xiao Yu, giving the order in a calm tone, as if discussing a trivial matter. Xiao Yu nodded slightly, understanding in her heart; it seemed Yun Xiancheng truly had a soft spot for the Jia Nan Academy’s method of ”public display,” and was even somewhat tireless in practicing it.

Yun Xiancheng’s peripheral vision caught sight of Xiao Xun’er approaching gracefully, her steps light and her expression composed.

Presumably, she had already gone to see that loyal Servant, likely to comfort and console her, warning her not to act rashly and harm herself.

Xiao Xun’er nodded obediently, her beautiful eyes gazing at Yun Xiancheng’s handsome face.

In her mind, however, she couldn’t help but imagine the scene of herself and Shadow serving him together. Thinking of this, her pretty face couldn’t help but flush with a moving rosy glow, adding a touch of shyness and charm.

062 Remarkable Battle Results

When the Xiao Family’s raiding party returned in triumph, the clansmen who had participated in the fighting were all injured, covered in wounds.

Compared to the overwhelming force of Yun Xiancheng’s team, the clashes between the rest of the Xiao Family and the Jia Lie Family and the Giant Shark Mercenary Group could be described as arduous, far from the effortless and comfortable manner of Yun Xiancheng.

In this raid, the Xiao Family members basically traded injury for injury and life for life, relying on the momentum of a surprise attack and their numerical advantage in the local battlefield to barely achieve such tragic results.

”In this battle... we lost thirty-two brothers.”

The Xiao Family’s Second Elder held the battle damage report, his face pained, and he said in a dejected tone, his words carrying a hint of sorrow that was difficult to conceal.

Although there were losses, the results were remarkable and impressive. In this battle, we killed over a hundred enemies, including a dozen Dou Master-level experts. The Xiao Family’s Great Elder stroked his beard, a look of gratification appearing on his aged face; clearly, he was quite satisfied with these blood-soaked results.

Looking around, the three elders and the Clan Head Xiao Zhan all bore wounds of varying severity, which was enough to show the intensity of the battle. Ya Fei, in a red dress with a graceful figure, stood to the side, her beautiful eyes darting about, looking forward to the return of Yun Xiancheng.

Beside her was the Great Dou Master-level guard provided by the family—a woman over forty, with an ordinary appearance and a sturdy build.

The sturdy woman was also covered in blood, clearly injured, and the guard team following behind her was also all wounded, their morale appearing slightly low.

”Miss Ya Fei, we have lived up to the task; the mission is complete. Although we lost many brothers this time, we killed countless enemies.”

”Everyone, thank you for your hard work.”

Ya Fei acted elegantly, nodding in return, her vermilion lips parting slightly as she spoke in a soft voice: ”When we go back later, there will be plenty of Healing Medicine. For the brothers who died in this battle, all pension compensation will be generous and substantial.”

”I just don’t know how my good grandson-in-law is doing now?” The Great Elder stroked his beard and said with a hint of worry: ”That market is, after all, the place with the strictest defenses, and it also has a Great Dou Master expert guarding it. Xiancheng going there... is truly worrying.”

”Elder, that is incorrect. A mere Great Dou Master, what is there to worry about? I am very confident in my son-in-law. Why don’t you and I make a bet, Great Elder?” Xiao Zhan heard this and, acting calm and composed, said happily, his tone full of trust in Yun Xiancheng.

”I bet that my son-in-law will be completely unharmed and will definitely bring everyone back safely. How about it?” The Great Elder, upon hearing this, glared at Xiao Zhan, blowing his beard and staring with wide eyes: ”Bet? I won’t bet with you! I only believe that my grandson-in-law will definitely be able to take good care of my granddaughter; there is no need for you to chatter here!”

Just as the two elders were bickering, the person Ya Fei was looking forward to finally came into everyone’s view. In the sky full of flying snow, a few figures were slowly walking through the snow, coming from afar.

Looking closely, it was none other than Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yan, one on the left and one on the right, affectionately holding Yun Xiancheng’s arms.

Xiao Mei, like a little cat, was coquettishly clinging to Yun Xiancheng’s back, her little head poking out from behind him, mischievously blinking her eyes.

Xiao Yu walked slightly reservedly behind Yun Xiancheng, her white jade-like fingers gently tugging at the corner of Yun Xiancheng’s clothes, her head lowered, as if afraid that the other sisters would notice her little girl’s thoughts.

Xiao Xun’er had taken out a round fan painted with bamboo leaves at some point and stood gracefully to the side. Her beautiful eyes were always as gentle as water, focused on Yun Xiancheng, and as her gaze shifted, it was full of tender affection.

The Young ladies were thus surrounding Yun Xiancheng like stars surrounding the moon; their clothes were spotless, and there was not a trace of blood to be seen.

The group was chatting and laughing, their expressions relaxed, looking like lovers strolling in the snow, full of affection; how could anyone associate them with having just experienced a bloody slaughter?

Seeing this, Ya Fei could no longer suppress the worry and longing in her heart; her beautiful, radiant eyes were filled with surprise.

She didn’t care about the cold or her demeanor, lifting her skirt and running up to meet them, stepping on the snow and leaving a clear trail. Arriving in front of Yun Xiancheng, Ya Fei stood on tiptoe and gently draped a warm scarf over Yun Xiancheng, her concern evident.

”You’ve worked hard, little brother. Going there this time really had me worried sick.”

Yun Xiancheng heard this, the corner of his mouth slightly curled up, revealing a warm smile. He stretched out his arm and naturally pulled Ya Fei into his arms, and right in front of the few Young ladies beside him, he kissed her without anyone else around.

After a long while, their lips parted, and the two slowly separated. Ya Fei’s cheeks were red and dripping with charm, her eyes shifting, but she didn’t dare to look at the other Xiao Family Young ladies beside her, appearing infinitely shy and charming.

”I’m jealous! Mei’er wants one too!” Xiao Mei said from behind Yun Xiancheng, her two hands wrapped around Yun Xiancheng’s neck.

”Then Yan Ran wants one too.” Nalan Yanran kissed Yun Xiancheng on the side of his face.

Seeing this, the Young ladies seemed to start an arms race, all crowding around Yun Xiancheng to kiss him.

And this scene made Shadow, who was peeking from the side, watch with longing eyes. A familiar feeling of blood rushing to her heart almost made her spit out a second round of blood.

”Alright, alright, stop messing around for now. We still need to prepare to face the enemies coming soon.” Yun Xiancheng rubbed the heads of his women and said with a gentle smile.

Just when the Xiao Family members were satisfied with their battle results and were preparing to evacuate according to the plan, on the other side at the Jia Lie main residence.

Upon hearing the news that several of his family’s important market areas had been attacked by the Xiao Family, Gale Bi felt his vision go dark, and he nearly fainted. Even the leader of the Giant Shark Mercenary Group was furious upon hearing of his own losses.

”These fellows certainly have some guts... but unfortunately, in the face of true strength, these little tricks have come to an end.” The Dou Ling Leader said, clenching his fist.

He then looked at the Dou Ling Alchemist sitting to the side.

The Alchemist looked somewhat similar to the previous Alchemist who had been turned into dried meat. Perhaps they were father and son.

”They killed and humiliated my child... this grudge must be avenged.” The Dou Ling Alchemist looked coldly out the window toward the Xiao Family.

With two Dou Ling Experts in charge, it was clear that no matter what the Xiao Family did, they were just grasshoppers on a string and couldn’t cause much trouble. At this moment, the cold wind howled outside, the blizzard grew heavier, seemingly announcing the impending...

”There aren’t many days left this year; I must get rid of these grasshoppers before the new year.” The Dou Ling Leader thought to himself.

In the new year, this Wutan City would become the territory of his Giant Shark Mercenary Group. He wanted to be the ruler of this region, and perhaps even... reach the rank of Dou Wang.

(Author’s Note: The Wutan City arc is coming to an end. Afterward, I’ll write some daily life segments with the Young ladies to enjoy the ’little cakes’ that should be enjoyed. Then it will be the Qingshan Town arc. This arc shouldn’t be very long, and there won’t be many Young ladies. (I will control the length of each arc based on the number of Young ladies.))

063 The Enemies Assemble.

The counterattack by the Giant Shark Mercenary Group and the Jiale Family came aggressively and as swiftly as thunder.

Around the hour of the Dog, the market areas suffered a surprise attack. By midnight, the losses on all sides had been tallied, and the remaining effective forces were quickly assembled, sharpening their blades and waiting to exact their revenge.

Looking around, there were still over thirty experts at the Dou Master level, and as many as three hundred at the Dou Practitioner level. It could be said that they were well-equipped and had formidable strength.

Furthermore, counting the Giant Shark Mercenary Group’s own retainers, those heavily recruited by the Jiale Family, and the guards hired by that Dou Ling Alchemist, there were a full nine Great Dou Master experts gathered here!

Coupled with two Dou Ling Experts personally commanding the center, such a lineup, in the small place of Wutan City, could be called an overwhelming force, sufficient to easily wipe out any faction in the city.

They were filled with supreme confidence and were well aware of the recent movements of the Xiao Family and the Mittel Family, firmly believing that they had merely added one Great Dou Master of combat power.

Although the Xiao Family had four Great Dou Masters on the surface, and the Mittel Auction House had recently added a retainer, the total was only five Great Dou Masters. How could they be mentioned in the same breath or compete with their own side? It was simply a pipe dream!

Holding such a belief in victory, the Dou Ling Mercenary Leader, clad in sturdy armor and holding a sharp blade, strode forward with high spirits, inspecting his troops. At this moment, he felt a surge of ambition, and the tumultuous years of his first half of life flashed slowly through his mind like a revolving lantern.

From an unknown ordinary mercenary struggling for survival on the edge of life and death, having endured countless baptisms of blood and fire, he had finally struggled to rise, until he took charge of a mercenary group, and finally broke through the shackles, promoted to the Dou Ling realm, and went on to control the life and death of this town...

Such a life trajectory, how glorious, how perfect, it could simply be called a legendary epic!

He looked into the distance toward the Xiao Family mansion. He was already impatient to slaughter everyone in the Xiao Family who dared to resist. He would completely take this city into his own hands and turn it into his own backyard. At this moment, inside the Xiao Family courtyard.

Yun Xiancheng looked calm, gently stroking the ancient mysterious iron sword box in his hand. Surrounded by beauties and Young ladies, they sat next to each other, nodding their heads and chatting in low voices.

The rest of the Xiao Family members had already begun to evacuate the place in an orderly manner, temporarily avoiding the sharp edge of the enemy.

”My dear sisters, are you truly unwilling to evacuate first? For the upcoming battle, Xiancheng alone is enough. Your staying here will only increase the risk.” Nalan Yanran’s eyes shifted, gazing at the few Xiao Family sisters present with a hint of concern, and she gently advised them.

”Since Sister Yan Ran is not leaving, how could we sisters flee from the battle and leave on our own?” Xiao Mei shook her head slightly, speaking with a firm tone.

”To be able to fight side by side with Senior Brother and resist external enemies together, such an experience of sharing life and death is truly rare in a thousand years. How could we give up halfway and leave regrets behind?” Xiao Yan also spoke righteously and with a resounding voice.

Xiao Xun’er and Xiao Yu sat side by side on the other side. Hearing this, they nodded slightly, smiling like flowers. Hearing Xiao Yan’s impassioned words, Xiao Xun’er nodded gently and said softly:

”Sister Xiao Yan is absolutely right. Such an experience is indeed unique, and Xun’er does not want to miss it either.”

Xiao Yu also found a seemingly reasonable excuse to add a bit of confidence to her decision to stay. ”This is a critical moment for protecting the survival of the family. As a member of the Xiao Family, how could Yu’er be absent and just stand by as a spectator?”

”Sister Ya Fei, why are you here too?” Nalan Yanran seemed to have just noticed her, casting her gaze toward the dignified and elegant red-clad Beauty Ya Fei, who was sitting upright, and asked with a hint of surprise.

Feeling Yan Ran’s gaze, Ya Fei smiled beautifully, her lovely eyes shifting, and her red lips opened slightly as she calmly explained: ”Little Brother Xiancheng is my ideal husband. Is it not natural and right for me to share joys and sorrows, and life and death with my husband?”

As soon as Ya Fei said this, the four Young ladies of the Xiao Family, along with Nalan Yanran, all focused their gazes on her in unison. The look in their eyes was as if they were scrutinizing an ”intruder.”

However, facing such slightly hostile gazes, Ya Fei was not afraid at all. She remained calm and graceful, instead quite enjoying the feeling of being the center of attention, with a meaningful smile on the corners of her lips.

At this moment, the mysterious iron sword box held tightly in Yun Xiancheng’s hands suddenly began to heat up slightly. A faint, scorching aura emanated from the sword body, as if it were anticipating something. ”Hmm? Why is this?”

Yun Xiancheng raised his eyebrows slightly, feeling a bit surprised. Could this mysterious iron sword box really be sentient? Could it be like a living creature, predicting that a battle was about to begin, and thus heating up in excitement? It was truly inconceivable.

Although Yun Xiancheng had doubts in his heart, he did not delve into it, simply assuming that his own agitated state of mind had unintentionally affected this sword box given to him by Master Yun Yun.

Just as the Young ladies were still laughing and playing in a relaxed and leisurely manner, suddenly, a deafening explosion shattered the silence of the night sky and resounded through the clouds!

The solid and thick courtyard wall of the Xiao Family mansion was violently blasted open by an external force, sending gravel flying and dust swirling!

Immediately, over a hundred burly men dressed in various mercenary outfits, holding blades and sharp weapons, led by several powerful Great Dou Master experts, surged into the Xiao Family courtyard like a tide!

”Boss! They are right here!” The one leading them was the patriarch of the Jiale Family, Gale Bi. Seeing the enemy who killed his son, his eyes turned red with rage.

He immediately roared at the top of his lungs. At the same time, from other directions, several well-equipped mercenary squads surged in, surrounding Yun Xiancheng and the others in a pincer movement.

Among the crowd, the most eye-catching person was a man wearing heavy armor with a physique as sturdy as a mountain. The aura emanating from his body was far beyond that of ordinary Great Dou Masters. It was overwhelmingly powerful, indicating his identity as a Dou Ling Expert. He was none other than the leader of the Giant Shark Mercenary Group!

”In such a large Xiao Family, why are there only you few wet-behind-the-ears juniors here? Could it be that the people of the Xiao Family are already so scared that they have fled in terror?” The Dou Ling Leader said, striking a pose of an elder reprimanding a junior, speaking with a stern and harsh tone.

A cruel smile curled on his lips, as if he had already foreseen the disheveled and panicked appearance of these Xiao Family juniors before him, surrounded on all sides.

However, to his great disappointment, facing such a tense and critical moment, the performance of Yun Xiancheng and the others was unexpectedly calm, or one could even say... indifferent.