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

160: Section 160Xiao Yan’s expression changed slightly as she looked at the Ancient Ring already on her hand.

”Who are you, and why are you in my ring? You absorbed my Dou Zhi Qi for three years!?”

Her satisfied expression from being by Yun Xiancheng’s side instantly turned into one of gloom. She struggled to open her mouth and spit out three questions.

”Hmph, there are reasons for this. I must first thank this little doll for the three years of offerings...” ”Offerings?”

Xiao Yan’s small face instantly twisted in fury, countless dark memories from the past three years flashing through her mind. The culprit behind all of it was right before her; how could she not feel... resentment?

Just then, Yun Xiancheng pulled the girl into his embrace from behind and said softly, ”It’s alright, it’s alright. I’m right here.”

His gentle voice swept over the girl’s earlobe like a spring breeze. The girl did calm down, clutching the ring in her hand, though her expression remained slightly gloomy.

”Little doll, don’t rush. Learn to be as calm as this boy.” The Ancient Ring vibrated violently, and Xiao Yan hastily covered her face with her sleeve.

When she looked again, she saw a petite figure with snow-white hair reaching her ankles suspended in mid-air, standing barefoot on a Lotus Platform condensed from ice crystals.

That seemingly tender face was shrouded in an oppressive aura like a thousand-year-old cold abyss. Her apricot-yellow skirt moved without wind, and the silver patterns on her cuffs were herbal totems that seemed to crawl like living things. A light flashed in Yun Xiancheng’s eyes. Now he knew why Medicine Granny’s mission was also a side quest—it turned out she was a girl too.

Looking at her appearance, she gave off a feeling similar to the Tianshan Child Elder. In short, she was beautiful!

”You may call me... Medicine Lady.” Medicine Lady first introduced herself simply:

”Senior Medicine Lady.” Yun Xiancheng maintained his manners: ”Yaner is my dearest little junior sister. Since you absorbed her Dou Zhi Qi for three years, shouldn’t you compensate her somewhat?”

”Enough. You only just met today. How close can your relationship possibly be?”

Medicine Lady put her hands on her hips and rolled her eyes, ”However, what you said isn’t wrong.”

She looked toward Xiao Yan, who was still gloomy in Yun Xiancheng’s embrace, and asked, ”Little doll, do you yearn to become stronger? Do you yearn... to become an Alchemist?”

Moonlight quietly crept over the mountain ridge. The figures of the three cast strange, overlapping shadows on the stone wall. The scent of medicine, drifting from an unknown source, grew stronger, mixing with the Agarwood Incense from Yun Xiancheng’s sleeve, weaving an invisible net.

The young girl Xiao Yan was startled and replied, ”On this Fighting Qi Continent, everyone wants to become an Alchemist!”

”Are you saying... I have this talent?” ”Enough, enough.”

Medicine Lady stood on the Lotus Platform and nodded helplessly, ”Who told me I owe you a favor?”

Xiao Yan pondered for a long time. Then, smelling Yun Xiancheng’s body fragrance behind her, she proposed a condition: ”Then I want my Senior Brother to also learn alchemy with me!”

Hearing this request, Yun Xiancheng immediately felt that his efforts had not been wasted. Xiao Yan was truly wonderful.

He hadn’t even probed her deeply yet, and she was already like this. He couldn’t even imagine how great things would be after their wedding night.

Medicine Lady suddenly chuckled, lightly tapping her foot on Xiao Yan’s shoulder. The girl only felt a slight coolness on the side of her neck—it was a lotus flower condensed from ice crystals. ”A persistent little thing.” The tender voice was wrapped in an aged quality.

She stood on Xiao Yan’s shoulder, two Ice Lotuses appearing beneath her feet, and looked at Yun Xiancheng standing behind Xiao Yan.

”Strange, boy, why is your body fragrance so pleasant? I am a Spiritual Body, yet your fragrance can still be smelled by a spirit?” This was Medicine Lady’s first reaction after getting close.

Due to the posture of the three, Medicine Lady was standing on Xiao Yan’s shoulder, and Yun Xiancheng was standing behind Xiao Yan. Because of their relative heights, Yun Xiancheng’s head was exactly level with Medicine Lady’s waist. Although her figure was small, her physique was completely unyielding, and beneath the apricot-yellow skirt seemed to be a delicate body one would very much want to play with.

This was Yun Xiancheng’s first reaction upon seeing Medicine Lady’s body. ”It means I am naturally unique!”

He quickly stopped his gaze, raised his head, and looked into Medicine Lady’s eyes. ”Then let me see what your talent is like.”

Medicine Lady extended her delicate hand and gently stroked Yun Xiancheng’s head. Afterward, she burst into laughter:

”Good, good. This remote place actually produced two seedlings with decent talent.” As she laughed, her skirt fluttered wildly, brushing against Yun Xiancheng’s face.

”Well, boy, do you want to learn alchemy?” she asked.

”Naturally, I would be honored to obey.”

Yun Xiancheng said with a slight bow. His face bumped into Medicine Lady’s Spiritual Body.

This made her tender face slightly flush, but she quickly recovered, not exposing herself in front of the two little dolls.

”This boy’s physique must be very special. He can directly touch a Spiritual Body, and the moment he bumped into my Spiritual Body, it felt as if my body had sensation. Strange, strange.”

010 Loli Master smells good too, alright?

After performing the formal apprenticeship ceremony, including the solemn three kowtows and nine bows, Yun Xiancheng gained a Loli Master. [Yao Chan Base Affection 30, Current Affection 30/100]

He already had a master. According to tradition, his actions would be considered rebellious and unfilial. But... he was already planning how to ’ride’ his Master, so why would he care about this?

The apprenticeship was just part of the play. ”Lust!”

Loli Master sat properly on the Lotus Platform and spoke to Xiao Yan:

”Unlike Xiancheng, Yaner, since your cultivation is completely lost, you are perfectly suited to cultivate a legendary cultivation method.” Loli Master began selling the Chu Jue to Xiao Yan.

Medicine Lady flicked her wide sleeve, and an ancient book wreathed in crimson flames suddenly appeared in the air. Xiao Yan’s pupils contracted. As the pages turned, phantom Phoenixes circled, and every character seemed to float in magma.

”This method is named Flame...” The dual, superimposed sound of tenderness and age was wrapped in a strange echo. The mountain wind suddenly became fierce, curling and scorching the stray hairs on the girl’s forehead. It looked quite intimidating. It was probably a special effect set up by Medicine Lady.

This made the inexperienced Xiao Yan exclaim in wonder, eager to immediately learn such a cool cultivation method. Not long after, Xiao Yan’s roar came: ”How is it only Low-level Yellow Tier!?”

The Ice Lotus beneath Medicine Lady’s bare feet suddenly shattered, and she nearly fell to the ground.

The instant she fell, Yun Xiancheng happened to catch her. Although she was a Spiritual Body, when her delicate body landed on him, it felt as if she had become solid, allowing him to fully appreciate the grace of her figure.

Medicine Lady’s expression didn’t change as she struggled free from Yun Xiancheng’s embrace, not daring to look back into his eyes.

Instead, she spoke to distract herself: ”This is a cultivation method that can evolve.”

Xiao Yan learned the Flame Mantra a little earlier than in the normal timeline, but this was harmless.

Once Xiao Yan matures, he can easily coast through the Hun Clan arc. Even later, when she ascends to the Great Thousand World and establishes the Endless Fire Territory, he might even become the male master.

At that time, he could build the Hundred Fragrances Palace in the Endless Fire Territory, bring his harem over, and everyone would be happy.

Just as Yun Xiancheng was daydreaming, Medicine Lady finished teaching Xiao Yan the method, then raised her tender yet charming face and spoke to Yun Xiancheng

”Xiancheng! Your lovely junior sister is about to cultivate. Aren’t you going to purchase some medicinal ingredients?” Hearing this, Yun Xiancheng nodded, ”Please instruct me, Master.”

”Three stalks of Purple Leaf Orchid Grass, two Bone Cleansing Flowers, and one Tier 1 Wood Element Demonic Core. These are all cheap goods, you can get them, right?” ”Naturally.”

Yun Xiancheng agreed.

”Alright, you two prepare yourselves. I’m going back to rest now.”

Loli Master Medicine Lady stretched, showcasing her graceful waist.

Afterward, a cloud of smoke passed, and she returned inside the ring. Then, her face completely red, she muttered to herself:

”How, how could I have feelings for a teenager? That boy’s physique must be incredibly special; can even a Spiritual Body not resist him?” Medicine Lady crossed her arms, sat cross-legged on the Lotus Platform, took a deep breath, and suppressed her emotions.

”Senior Brother... I feel like ever since you appeared, my luck has completely turned around,” Xiao Yan looked up at Yun Xiancheng and said.

Yun Xiancheng nodded, shamelessly walked up to her, and pulled her into his embrace. ”That means I am your lucky star.”

The girl blushed once more; such intimate contact made her heart race.

[Xiao Yan Affection +5, Current Affection 25/100] ”Only do this when no one else is around, okay?”

She whispered, smelling Yun Xiancheng’s sun-like scent. ”Mhm.”

Yun Xiancheng buried his head in the girl’s black, glossy hair, took a deep breath, and smelled the fragrance of unripe green apricot. ”You should properly familiarize yourself with the Flame Mantra that Master Yao passed to you. I will take care of the medicinal ingredients for you.”

Yun Xiancheng whispered in her ear, the warm breath from his nose casting a light red veil over the girl’s ear.

”Those medicinal ingredients will cost about a thousand gold coins. This is what Medicine Master refined for me... how can I not pay for it?” Afterward, the girl took out three hundred gold coins, her savings from these past years.

The materials the Medicine Lady needed were easy to acquire, only a thousand gold coins, which was simple for Yun Xiancheng to obtain.

But for Xiao Yan, it was different. After all, everything is relative.

Since the girl had such intentions, Yun Xiancheng naturally wouldn’t refuse. ”Alright, then I’ll accept it.”

After putting the gold coins from the girl’s hand into his storage ring, Yun Xiancheng took the opportunity to gently knead her palm. Xiao Yan was startled and laughed out loud, her laughter clear and melodious, like silver bells tinkling in the spring breeze.

Yun Xiancheng’s hand naughtily moved up the girl’s arm, all the way to her cheek, gently rubbing it. The girl let out a soft whimper.

After playing with her for a while, Yun Xiancheng bid farewell to the girl. He went down the mountain and returned to the Xiao Family courtyard.

From afar, Yun Xiancheng saw Xiao Mei. She was wearing a peacock blue long dress, the color looking exceptionally bright under the sun. Xiao Mei seemed to be looking for someone, glancing around.

Then, she seemed to spot her target, and her face immediately lit up with joy as she waved vigorously at Yun Xiancheng. Plop!

The girl was very bold, throwing herself into Yun Xiancheng’s embrace without hesitation.

As the peacock blue skirt brushed against the green brick ground, it gave off the soft luster unique to silk. When Xiao Mei rushed over, she carried a faint, fresh, and sweet scent of roses.

Yun Xiancheng’s left hand, wearing the storage ring, stroked her tender nape. The dark iron ring face reflected a cold glimmer under the sunlight.

The fine down on the girl’s neck stood on end from the touch, and she immediately let out a trembling whimper like a kitten. ”Young Master, where did you go? I looked for you for so long.”

Unlike the reserved and subtle Xiao Yan, Xiao Mei was relatively much more proactive.

Perhaps it was also related to Yun Xiancheng accidentally making her speak her true feelings during their first meeting, and that extreme sense of shame had made her less resistant to these current hugs and embraces.

A faint light flashed in Yun Xiancheng’s eyes, and system information appeared before him: Xiao Mei.

Realm: Dou Zhi Qi Seventh Stage.

Affection: 60/100 (When she sat steadily in her seat, dressed like a little peacock, not daring to overstep the rules in the slightest, and your youthful, new-generation figure, opposing the aged elders, was imprinted in her eyes. This was somewhat incredible to her, and at the same time, your arrival brought change. She realized some of her past words and actions were inappropriate. Everything stirred ripples in this girl’s heart. Keep up the good work; you’ll soon be able to enjoy her.)

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

”I went to visit Xiao Yan. I saw her leave alone and was worried about her safety.” Yun Xiancheng spoke truthfully. Xiao Mei showed an ”as expected” expression:

”Young Master is too gentle. Yan Ran also came looking for you. She even said you must have gone on a secret rendezvous with Xiao Yan.”

Is this a secret rendezvous? Yan Ran, this is slander! Yun Xiancheng grumbled inwardly.

011 The Two Delicate Flowers of the Xiao Family.

Yun Xiancheng’s palm cupped Xiao Mei’s nape. The girl’s peacock blue dress, under the moonlight, was like a blooming flower, unfurling in layers of ripples.

The hair ornament in the girl’s hair jingled coolly due to her shyness. The crisp sound mixed with the unique sweet rose scent from her hair, wafting to his nose.

Xiao Mei’s nose gently brushed against the cloud-patterned trim of Yun Xiancheng’s dark brocade inner garment, as if kissing his body scent. A moonlight-like glow bloomed on the bright moon ornament by her ear, staining it a hazy amber. The girl’s eyes sincerely gazed at Yun Xiancheng, as if to deeply engrave this jade-faced young master into her heart.

By now, Xiao Mei had a rough understanding of Yun Xiancheng’s character. He was a gentle person.

Xiao Mei was also educated and deeply understood the principle that ”one is influenced by one’s company.”

She thought that someone as gentle as him surely wouldn’t like those snobbish, ill-intentioned girls.

If he knew she used to be that kind of snobbish girl... would she still have a chance? Xiao Mei asked herself inwardly. The girl looked up at Yun Xiancheng and softly asked:

”Young Master, would you like a girl who might be rather snobbish?” Yun Xiancheng was somewhat surprised that she would ask this question.

It seems she was still bothered by her past snobbish behavior.

Yun Xiancheng smiled slightly, extended his hand, and gently patted her head. ”Of course, people with bad personalities should be kicked out of the harem.”

”So, Xiao Mei, you must change and become the person I like—a gentle and generous person.” Yun Xiancheng gently hooked her chin with one hand and continued:

”First, you should apologize to Xiao Yan until she forgives you.” Yun Xiancheng pointed out the direction and goal she needed to strive for.

Xiao Mei nodded vigorously. From these instructions, she felt his expectations and concern for her. She clasped Yun Xiancheng’s hands and said earnestly, ”I will, I definitely will.”

Moonlight poured down, and the girl’s sincere and determined expression clearly reflected in Yun Xiancheng’s eyes. She also yearned to change, to become the kind of person he liked.

She recalled Yun Xiancheng’s composed back when he calmly faced the Great Elder, that unique elegant temperament. ”That one from the Cloud Mist Sect, you’re quite capable.”

Just as Xiao Mei was gazing affectionately at Yun Xiancheng, a gentle voice with a hint of playfulness sounded in their ears. Yun Xiancheng looked in the direction of the voice.

He saw a graceful girl, whose long hair cascaded like a waterfall to her waist, slowly approaching. It was Xiao Xun Er, whom he had met once before.

A golden flame lit up in Xiao Xun Er’s clear eyes, illuminating the girl’s exquisitely beautiful face with dazzling brilliance. ”How long has it been, and Xiao Mei, the little darling of the Xiao Family, has already fallen captive to you?” Xiao Xun Er’s tone carried a hint of amusement.

Upon seeing Xiao Xun Er’s arrival, Xiao Mei bristled like a kitten, looking at the uninvited guest with a wary gaze. Yun Xiancheng was unconcerned by Xiao Xun Er’s teasing; he merely bowed slightly to her and said:

”Good evening. Although we met once before, this meeting is officially our first. I am Yun Xiancheng, a guest from the Cloud Mist Sect.” ”Xiao Xun Er, Xiao Yan’s younger sister.”

Her gaze fell on Xiao Mei in Yun Xiancheng’s arms, and with a somewhat ambiguous smile in her eyes, she said:

”The first time we met, you were hugging and embracing Nalan Yanran, and now you’re hugging and embracing Xiao Mei from our Xiao Family. It seems you, a Cloud Mist Sect disciple, are quite lustful.”

Yun Xiancheng calmly nodded and replied frankly:

”Beauty is natural. I appreciate beauties; I use my eyes to admire the wondrous creations meticulously carved by heaven and earth.”

Then, he looked at Xiao Xun Er, smiled slightly, and said, ”Just as Xun’er’s Beauty is also like this.” ”A bit glib.”

Xiao Xun Er shook her head, but there was no annoyance in her eyes. She continued:

”However... thank you anyway. You protected Yan’er’s integrity and found a reason to explain the loss of her Dou Qi.”

Xiao Xun Er was, after all, a descendant of an ancient clan, so she naturally wouldn’t completely believe the reason Yun Xiancheng used to fool the crowd. However, she could feel his genuine concern and protection for Xiao Yan from his words and actions.

”As the only qualified former opponent in this family to compete with me, she hasn’t spoken to me for three years, which makes me very bored.”

Xiao Xun Er’s face showed a hint of envy. ”You, you can talk to people as soon as you arrive, that’s really nice.” Yun Xiancheng carefully savored the deeper meaning in the girl’s words.