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

35: Section 35Her pretty face, which had been slightly anxious, was instantly filled with tenderness and concern, like the first thaw of snow in spring; in that moment, the world itself seemed to lose its color.

”Xiancheng!”

She opened her vermilion lips, her voice clear and melodious, carrying a hint of imperceptible trembling and deep worry. She called out Yun Xiancheng’s name in a tone so gentle it felt as if one could drown in it.

Before her voice had even faded, Yun Yun had already taken light steps, moving as swiftly as the wind with her skirt fluttering, like a fairy riding the breeze. In an instant, she arrived before Yun Xiancheng.

She paid no mind to the people around them, nor did she have time to look at her surroundings. Her beautiful eyes were fixed intently on Yun Xiancheng, scanning him from head to toe to see if there were any injuries on his body.

Her expression was tense and focused, as if the entire world consisted only of the youth before her.

”Xiancheng, are you alright? Are you hurt? I sensed you using your Sword Intent and thought... I thought you had encountered some danger!”

Yun Yun spoke rapidly, firing off a series of questions like a machine gun, her tone filled with lingering fear and worry. Anyone could clearly feel that overflowing concern.

She reached out her slender, fair hand, wanting to touch Yun Xiancheng’s cheek, but then seemed to think of something and paused slightly.

In the end, she only lightly patted his shoulder, her movements gentle and restrained yet still full of deep affection. Feeling Yun Yun’s sincere concern, a warm current couldn’t help but surge in Yun Xiancheng’s heart.

His nerves, which had been tense from the battle, relaxed. He smiled slightly, shook his head, and said in a relaxed tone,

”Master, don’t worry, I’m fine. I didn’t suffer a single injury. See? Am I not standing right here, safe and sound? On the other hand, Master, you’ve worked hard traveling so far to get here.”

”It’s good that you’re fine, it’s good that you’re fine.”

Hearing Yun Xiancheng say he was fine with his own mouth, Yun Yun’s tense body finally relaxed slightly, and she let out a long sigh of relief.

Her heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled back into place. The tense expression on her pretty face gradually softened, replaced by a relieved and gratified smile.

After confirming that Yun Xiancheng was safe and sound, Yun Yun finally turned her attention slightly to the Young ladies standing beside him, a flash of surprise crossing her beautiful eyes.

She naturally recognized Nalan Yanran, her personal Disciple, but the other Young ladies standing next to Yan Ran felt somewhat unfamiliar to her.

However, sensing the faint, lingering aura of intimacy between them and Yun Xiancheng, a subtle ripple couldn’t help but rise in Yun Yun’s heart.

”Master! You’re finally here! Yan Ran missed you so much!”

While Yun Yun was observing the Young ladies, Nalan Yanran could no longer suppress the excitement and joy in her heart.

Like a young swallow returning to the woods, she threw herself forward and grabbed Yun Yun’s arm, rubbing against it coquettishly in a sweet tone. She had completely lost her usual cold, eldest-miss persona, looking instead like a young child clinging to its mother.

”You silly girl, you’re already so grown up, yet you’re still so fond of acting spoiled.” Seeing this, a doting smile couldn’t help but tug at the corners of Yun Yun’s mouth.

She reached out her other hand and gently stroked Nalan Yanran’s hair, her tone gentle and indulgent, her eyes filled with love and pity for her Disciple.

”Master, since you’re here this time, please stay for a few more days! The New Year is approaching. Why not stay at the Xiao Family and spend a lively New Year with us? It would also allow Yan Ran to show her filial piety and serve you properly.”

Nalan Yanran’s eyes darted around as she immediately struck while the iron was hot, proposing her ”little plan.”

She held Yun Yun’s arm, acting cute and doing her best to please her, all for the purpose of keeping Yun Yun at the Xiao Family for the New Year. ”Stay here for the New Year?”

”Yes, Master, just stay here for the New Year; it’s quite lively here.” Yun Xiancheng stepped forward and naturally pulled Yun Yun into his embrace.

Yun Yun was stunned. She hadn’t expected that after not seeing him for many days, her good Disciple would become so proactive. But with outsiders present, she still maintained her persona as a cold fairy and began to think. She had come this time specifically to take her two young Disciples home for the New Year.

Having cultivated alone in the Cloud Mist Sect for many years, she missed her loved ones even more during festivals. If she could spend a lively New Year with her Disciples, it wouldn’t be a bad thing. However... stay here for the New Year?

Her beautiful eyes swept around, noticing the beautiful and lovely Young ladies gathered there.

Before Yun Yun could respond, Xiao Xun’er gracefully stepped forward and gave a slight bow. Her behavior was elegant and poised, and her voice was clear and melodious, carrying a perfect amount of respect and closeness:

”Sect Master Yun Yun’s arrival brings light to our humble Xiao Family. On behalf of the entire Xiao Family, Xun’er welcomes the Sect Master. Sister Yan Ran is right; seeing that the New Year is about to”

“arrive, if the Sect Master doesn’t mind, why not stay at the Xiao Family for a few days? It would allow us to show some hospitality and express our humble regards.”

Xiao Xun’er’s words were flawless, expressing respect for Yun Yun while appearing warm and friendly, making one feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze, unable to find any fault.

Second Miss of the Gu Clan, your etiquette lessons are truly impressive!

With Xiao Xun’er taking the lead, Xiao Mei, Xiao Yan, Xiao Yu, and Ya Fei also stepped forward one after another.

They gave their bows to Yun Yun, speaking various warm words of welcome and doing their best to invite Yun Yun to stay at the Xiao Family for the New Year.

”Sect Master Yun Yun has traveled from afar and must be exhausted. Why not take a rest at the Xiao Family so we sisters can do our best to entertain you?”

”That’s right, Sect Master Yun Yun. Although Wutan City is small, it’s quite lively during the New Year. Staying at the Xiao Family will surely let you experience a different kind of New Year atmosphere.”

”Sect Master Yun Yun, look at how spacious our Xiao Family residence is. Although much of it collapsed during the battle, our construction skills are top-notch; we can definitely rebuild it within a few days!”

Sect Master Yun Yun...

The Young ladies spoke one after another, vying to express their desire for her to stay. Their sweet voices surrounded Yun Yun’s ears, and their warmth and sincerity were almost enough to melt anyone.

Yun Yun looked at the enthusiastic Young ladies before her, felt Nalan Yanran’s clinging gaze, and saw the expectant look from Yun Xiancheng. The hesitation and reserve in her heart gradually dissipated, replaced by a sense of warmth and softness.

She was not cold-hearted to begin with, and moreover, these Young ladies were earnest and sincere in their words. It was hard to refuse such hospitality; wouldn’t it seem too heartless to flatly decline?

Furthermore, being able to spend a New Year with her Disciples was indeed something to look forward to.

”In that case... then I shall accept your kind offer and trouble the Xiao Family for a few days to spend the New Year with everyone.”

Yun Yun pondered for a moment before finally nodding slightly, granting her permission in a soft tone. A faint but heart-stirringly gentle smile tugged at the corners of her mouth.

”That’s wonderful! Master, you’re the best! Yan Ran knew that Master would definitely agree!” Upon hearing this, Nalan Yanran immediately cheered, jumping for joy.

The young lady grabbed Yun Yun’s arm and shook it excitedly, her face brimming with a brilliant smile as bright as sunshine. Seeing this, the other Young ladies also showed looks of joy, glancing at each other and exchanging knowing smiles.

In their hearts, they all breathed a secret sigh of relief. In truth, they weren’t sure of Yun Yun’s personality; they had only followed Yan Ran’s lead, knowing she needed support, and had stepped forward to help.

This Dou Huang Sect Master of the Cloud Mist Sect was indeed as gentle and approachable as the rumors said, and she was actually easier to get along with than they had imagined.

Seeing the harmonious scene before him, the corners of Yun Xiancheng’s mouth also couldn’t help but curl up into a faint smile, and he felt a sense of ease and pleasure in his heart.

It was naturally a good thing for his Master to stay at the Xiao Family for the New Year. Not only would it make Yan Ran happy, but it would also provide an extra layer of protection for the Xiao Family. Furthermore... it would give him more time to spend with his Master.

The night was deep and the cold wind was still biting, but the Xiao Family Courtyard was filled with a gentle warmth. Author’s Note:

Building a divine bridge where the road ends, starting to get intimate.

067 is also living a Dream of the Red Chamber-style life now.

Early the next morning, as the sun rose, news spread through the streets and alleys of Wutan City that the Jiale Family had been wiped out, replaced by the resurgence of the Xiao Family.

At that time, the giant green sword that had spanned the sky and fallen through the swirling snow had already been deeply etched into the hearts of everyone in Wutan City, signaling that the Xiao Family had a powerful backer beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Thanks to this, the reconstruction of the Xiao Family proceeded like a hot knife through butter. By the following afternoon, the once magnificent Xiao Residence had already reappeared in Wutan City. And in a newly built courtyard of the Xiao Family, the laughter of many beauties could be heard.

Surrounded by Young ladies, the hall was filled with the atmosphere of spring. Inside, the Young ladies were like a hundred flowers competing in beauty, each showing off their charms. At that moment, Yun Xiancheng returned to the Xiao Family’s New Courtyard, looking travel-worn.

Listening to the laughter of the young girls inside and looking at the antique architecture, he momentarily experienced some hallucinations. Now, he was also surrounded by Young ladies, living the life of a young Master.

These girls were all the results of his hard work courting them recently! Thinking this, Yun Xiancheng took a deep breath and walked into the house. At a glance, he saw his own Master.

Yun Yun was sitting upright in the main hall, a gentle smile on her lips as she watched the Young ladies of the Xiao Family. Seeing her good Disciple arrive, she also nodded slightly in greeting.

“Master, the spoils of war have been tallied. This is what your Disciple is presenting to you.”

Yun Xiancheng took a scroll from his storage ring—this scroll was the Black-rank High-grade Cultivation Method that the Jia Lie Family had purchased at the auction. It was a wind-attribute technique, which was also suitable as a gift.

Although the Cloud Mist Sect was the number one sect in the Jia Ma Empire, because it appeared too early in the story and was in the ’starting village,’ the entire sect did not possess an Earth-Rank Technique. Therefore, a Black-rank High-grade Cultivation Method was a decent gift.

Yun Xiancheng had previously upgraded his own cultivation method thanks to the system’s comprehension buff.

However, because he had opened too few harems at the time, the technique’s progression had stalled, only reaching the quasi-Earth-Rank. Now that he had ’eaten’ two more cakes, perhaps he could officially push the technique to the early Earth-Rank.

“Chenger is thoughtful. After being away from the sect for half a year, you actually brought back a Black-rank High-grade Cultivation Method for the sect.” Yun Yun smiled and nodded at Yun Xiancheng.

“Master does not have a suitable return gift on hand—”

Master, you are the best gift. What return gift could I possibly want? Yun Xiancheng thought this in his heart and shook his head in refusal.

“Master, there is no need for a return gift. This is a small gift to show my filial piety to Master, and to make up for the regret of not being by Master’s side for half a year. You, this Disciple...”

Yun Yun’s heart warmed, and she inexplicably remembered that massage from half a year ago... A warm current spread from her lower dantian to her limbs, making her feel soft and tingly.

After finishing his conversation with Yun Yun, Yun Xiancheng walked straight to the side of Nalan Yanran, who was sitting and watching.

Because her Master was right in front of her, Yan Ran did not tease him as she usually did, instead putting on the appearance of a proper lady.

Master, so Yan Ran looks like this in front of you. At midnight with me, she has a completely different look. If you could accept it... I forgot the rest.

Yun Yun naturally didn’t know about her good Disciple’s flirting.

At this moment, her gaze swept over the young men and women in the hall who were brimming with youthful energy, and her heart couldn’t help but well up with a sense of vitality that was completely different from the Cloud Mist Sect.

She saw Xiao Mei walking in from the door, carrying a tray of tea snacks, her face overflowing with the color of youth. She first came before Yun Yun to present a gift to the ’elder’ here.

“Sister Yun Yun, please taste this. This is a tea snack Mei’er specially prepared for you—Snow Reflecting Red Plum.”

Xiao Mei had already shed her usual charming peacock blue dress and changed into a light pink chef’s outfit. A moon-white embroidered sash was tied around her waist, and her hair was tied into lively and cute twin buns, making her look like a pretty little chef stepped out of a painting.

Even though she was dressed as a chef, this girl, whom Yun Xiancheng had brought back from the wrong path, had a hint of the quiet and gentle aura of a young lady from a prestigious family between her brows,

rather than acting like a child.

At this moment, she was smiling faintly, moving with graceful steps, as she held up an exquisite and translucent tea snack with both hands, respectfully offering it to Yun Yun. The tea snack was placed in a lustrous, jade-like celadon ice-crackle porcelain cup.

The rim of the cup was finely traced with gold, further highlighting the crystal-clear contents within, making it look like a masterpiece of divine craftsmanship. A translucent and sparkling red plum, as if carved from ice crystals, bloomed proudly in the center of the porcelain cup.

The color of the red plum was so vivid it seemed ready to drip, just like a real plum blossom standing proudly on a branch in the middle of winter, making one’s mouth water at the sight. Yun Yun took the porcelain cup with interest, her slender fingers as white and long as scallion roots.

She lightly picked up an exquisite silver pick and carefully lifted a crystal-clear ’red plum’.

She held the ’red plum’ against the afterglow of the setting sun outside the window and examined it closely. A look of sincere admiration appeared in her beautiful eyes, and her red lips parted slightly as she praised:

“These ice crystal patterns are actually even more delicate than the stamens of a real plum blossom. Mei’er, your craftsmanship is truly divine and breathtaking.” Seeing this, the corners of Xiao Mei’s mouth couldn’t help but turn up slightly, blooming into a sweet and lovely smile. She explained in a voice as soft as a warbler’s:

“Sister Yun Yun, you overpraise me. Although the method for making this Snow Reflecting Red Plum is not too complicated, it did take quite a bit of effort.” “The ’ice’ of this ice plum is made from the water of the Frozen Spring deep in our Xiao Family’s back mountain.”

“Plum blossom patterns were carved into a copper mold. Hawthorn juice was filtered seven times through fine gauze, poured into the ice mold, and then frozen in the cellar for a full three hours.”

She paused for a moment, her scallion-white fingertips gently touching the egg white frosting that covered the ice plum like white snow on a mountain peak, and continued:

“As for this ’snow’, it was made from the first eggs of ten Reed Flower Chickens, beaten with a red sandalwood handle and copper wire whisk for half the time it takes for a stick of incense to burn!” Yun Yun felt even more curious upon hearing this. She picked up the silver pick and gently sent the ’Snow Reflecting Red Plum’ into her mouth.

In an instant, a burst of sweet, sour, and clear juice erupted on the tip of her tongue like a sudden clap of thunder. The sourness immediately swept over her taste buds, causing Yun Yun to narrow her beautiful eyes and her fine nose to twitch slightly, as if startled by this sudden sour and refreshing taste. However, just as the sourness was about to dominate the taste buds, a clear sweetness followed closely like a spring breeze brushing through willows.

It instantly smoothed out that sourness, turning it into a refreshing sensation that gladdened the heart and mind, causing Yun Yun to relax her brows.

Her originally slightly furrowed brows also slowly smoothed out, replaced by a hint of pleasure and enjoyment. “The red plum was actually made from hawthorn; that truly surprised me,” Yun Yun said with a light laugh. Hearing Yun Yun’s praise, Xiao Mei also smiled like a flower.

Feeling the peaceful atmosphere brought by the Young ladies, Yun Yun relaxed completely and couldn’t help but remark, “No wonder Chenger and Yan Ran are unwilling to return to the sect. Here, it is indeed much more free than at the sect.” Yun Yun turned her gaze to Yun Xiancheng and Nalan Yanran, who were sitting nearby, and smiled with a slight nod:

“Moreover, with so many cute and charming sisters by your side, it seems my Xiancheng is truly enjoying himself too much to return to Cloud Mist.” Author’s Note:

Building a divine bridge where the road ends.

Actually, I want to complain. The area of the Jia Ma Empire is about the size of Earth. Based on this calculation, the Xiao Family in Wutan City should be much wealthier than the Jia Family.

068: Beauties Competing in Brilliance

“Master, you’re joking.”

Yun Xiancheng’s face turned slightly red, looking like a shy young man as he said haltingly,

“I have been cultivating in the sect until now and rarely go out. Being able to meet all these good friends makes me very happy.” Looking at Yun Xiancheng’s slightly shy expression, Yun Yun also felt gratified that he had made new friends.

“Since they are Chenger’s friends, then as his Master, I should also leave some small gifts.” Yun Yun thought for a moment and took three scrolls from her storage ring.

“These three are Black-rank Low-grade cultivation methods of the wind, fire, and water attributes. Consider them a gift from Chenger and me to your Xiao Family.” Then, after thinking for a bit and seeing Mei’er’s obedient little chef appearance, she smiled slightly and took out another scroll.

“This is a Black-rank Mid-grade wind attribute cultivation method from my Cloud Mist Sect. Consider it a gift for you, Mei’er. Do not let it spread to outsiders.” “Thank you, Sister Yun Yun!”

Xiao Mei happily took the four scrolls and gave Yun Yun a deep bow, thanking her on behalf of the family. Looking at this youthful girl, a trace of imperceptible loss quietly welled up in Yun Yun’s heart.

Her beautiful eyes gazed at Yun Xiancheng’s slightly red face, and a thought actually arose—that perhaps one day he would leave her. These Young ladies of the Xiao Family were all so cute and were a perfect match for Chenger.

Even every one of them could... with Chenger... while she could only watch him marry another girl and settle down for life. After all... he was her Disciple. Between Master and Disciple, how could they... Xiao Xun Er sat opposite Yun Yun, her body naturally exuding an innate nobility.

For some reason, upon seeing a woman with such mature charm as Yun Yun, Xun’er couldn’t help but release her own noble aura, as if they were flowers competing in brilliance, wishing to shine alongside her.

“Sect Master Yun Yun, have you gotten used to staying here these past few days?” As soon as Mei’er left, Xun’er immediately took up the conversation. She smiled and said:

“Chenger has been very popular in our Xiao Family lately. None of us were interested in him at first, but he is indeed an interesting person, so we all gathered around him one by one.”

These words were very ambiguous, as if saying that all these Young ladies were Yun Xiancheng’s confidantes—which seemed to be true.