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

175: Section 175Her pearly teeth slightly parted as she lightly gasped, her chest rising and falling like surging waves crashing against the shore. Her cheeks were flushed red like the evening clouds, breathtakingly beautiful.

Her long eyelashes fluttered slightly, and crystal tears seemed to slip down, quietly tracing across her creamy face, leaving shallow wet trails that only made her appear more delicate and pitiful.

At this moment, Xiao Yu was completely limp, like mud, as if she had lost all her strength, finding it difficult even to lift a single finger.

She could only let Yun Xiancheng hold her tightly, feeling his warm and powerful embrace. Xiao Yu rested her forehead against his shoulder, her dark hair scattered messily, symbolizing the girl’s chaotic emotions. She gasped in small breaths, her cheeks flushed, and a few crystal tears fell as her eyelashes trembled slightly.

The mountain breeze gently swept past, curling up a few emerald green bamboo leaves that landed on the girl’s bluish-green skirt, making her appear even more fresh and refined.

Her soft, dark hair was scattered messily, the ends still damp with a few drops of dew, emitting a faint fragrance that merged with the quiet mountain valley, like a magnificent painting.

After a while, the girl gradually sobered up, only finding the young man in her arms utterly detestable.

She slowly raised her delicate fist and lightly pounded his shoulder, the force as soft as a butterfly flapping its wings, completely lacking any destructive power. However, her body had deeply memorized the unusual sensation from just now, and it lingered persistently.

A faint, elegant lily fragrance quietly spread from her body, intertwining with the fresh scent of bamboo leaves nearby, forming a unique and captivating aroma that was utterly intoxicating.

”You are not allowed. To tell anyone else. About what happened today, not a single word!” Xiao Yu lowered her head and spoke in a voice as soft as a mosquito’s buzz, so tiny it was almost inaudible.

The eldest sister of the Xiao Family lowered her head, her cheeks flushed red like peach blossoms in March, even her earlobes dyed the color of the evening sunset. ”Mhm.”

Yun Xiancheng gently kissed her forehead, his movement soft as if fearing to disturb a sleeping butterfly. He then set her down, but as soon as the girl stood up, she staggered two steps, causing the golden bells on her feet to jingle wildly.

He quickly reached out and supported her slender waist, letting her lean on his shoulder as they walked slowly. [Xiao Yu

Cultivation: Three-star Dou Practitioner

Favorability: 20 50/100 (They say the eldest sister is like a mother. Xiao Yu is very concerned about her younger sisters, so you, who helped the sisters reconcile, are very pleasing to her eye.)

Intimacy: 10 40/100 (The host’s bold actions left a deep impression on Xiao Yu, and you truly aren’t afraid of Xiao Yu’s aversion.) [Side Mission Unlocked: Beginning of Jia Nan]

[The girl who has attended Jia Nan Academy has seen a broader world and more geniuses but compared to you, they are still slightly inferior. Your courage, control,

and desire for conquest have unconsciously influenced the girl.]

Only by striving can you win.

Yun Xiancheng was also somewhat fearful afterward; such behavior could easily lead to the girl’s aversion. However, the girl didn’t resist; instead, she seemed to be enjoying the situation.

This was thanks to the Finger Techniques he had honed on Ya Fei over the past few months, which were superb and instantly caused the girl to fall into ecstasy.

Furthermore, it seems Xiao Yu is the type who suits forced affection, being somewhat soft and pliant. It was the combination of these two factors that prevented Xiao Yu from being averse.

Thinking this, Yun Xiancheng embraced the girl from behind. Her body tensed slightly, but she quickly relaxed.

”Don’t do this in front of the younger sisters, okay.” She said this.

Yun Xiancheng leaned close to the girl’s ear and licked her flushed little ear. ”Okay.”

When the two returned to the ceremony venue, they saw Xiao Ning and Xiao Yan sparring on the Martial Arts Stage.

”Xiao Yan, what kind of Love Potion did you give my sister?” Xiao Ning said, extremely dissatisfied.

Clearly, the reason for Xiao Ning occasionally bullying the family and provoking Xiao Yan was found.

He viewed Xiao Yu’s concern for Xiao Yan as Xiao Yan feeding Xiao Yu a Love Potion, thus leading him to be hostile toward Xiao Yan.

Well, they are just kids after all. The reason for bullying doesn’t need to be good; having one is enough.

Even if his physique wasn’t like this era’s, and he hadn’t received modern education, he hadn’t learned how to refine a Post-Graduate Pill... that’s a good thing.

When Yun Xiancheng and Xiao Yu walked back into the crowd, Ya Fei, Yan Ran, and Xiao Mei immediately noticed that Xiao Yu seemed somewhat different. This change was subtle, but the three women were veterans and instantly guessed that Xiao Yu might have also fallen victim to his ’poisonous hands’.

”Hehe, this way, Sister Xiao Yu and I are even closer, aren’t we?” Xiao Mei smiled contentedly, shaking her small head, chuckling inwardly.

Xiao Mei felt very happy thinking about her three sisters living together under one roof in the future. Yan Ran, however, was much more numb, only thinking that perhaps she should pinch Xiancheng’s waist more often, as the texture felt quite good. Ya Fei, conversely, had a complicated expression, seemingly starting to reflect on whether she had been too possessive.

Xiao Xun Er didn’t have this experience, but she was very good at analyzing the atmosphere. She clearly sensed the ambiguous expressions of the three women and then analyzed what might have happened. Wow.

Xiao Xun’er looked at the changed Xiao Yu; to say she wasn’t curious would be a lie.

”Why are Xiao Ning and Xiao Yan fighting?” Xiao Yu asked, looking at the two battling on stage.

Yun Xiancheng briefly stated his guess. Xiao Yu frowned:

”Nonsense! Family members should help each other. For Xiao Ning to blame his siblings over such a matter... truly makes the family feel disheartened.”

”We should let the Xiao Family teach him a lesson. If he can wash away his immaturity later, that’s fine, but I fear he might stray onto the wrong path.” ”It depends on his destiny.”

Yun Xiancheng was certainly not Xiao Ning’s relative, although theoretically, he was currently courting his sister.

But he basically only treated pretty girls well; for others, maintaining courtesy was enough. If they dared to provoke his family members, he’d kill them.

Xiao Ning was currently at eight segments of Dou Zhi Qi, and facing Xiao Yan’s nine segments of Dou Zhi Qi, he was suppressed and steadily retreated under Xiao Yan’s attacks. ”Sister!?”

Just then, Xiao Ning caught sight of the person who terrified him standing beside Xiao Yu, causing an error in his Dou Qi circulation. Xiao Yan seized the opportunity and punched him off the stage. ”Victor, Xiao Yan!”

Xiao Yan’s nine segments of Dou Zhi Qi caused some spectators to exclaim in surprise, realizing that the genius from back then had truly returned. Ya Fei, meanwhile, smiled faintly, calculating how to use Xiao Yan to advertise and boost the brand reputation of the Foundation Establishment Elixir.

With the end of the battle, the Young ladies of the Xiao Family were next to go up and perform the ancient Coming-of-Age Ceremony. ”This is so troublesome.”

Xiao Mei looked slightly distressed. Before leaving, she kissed Yun Xiancheng on the forehead.

With various spices draped over them, the Young ladies performed the Heaven Offering Ceremony, which possessed a slight sense of sanctity, allowing Yun Xiancheng to feast his eyes. During this interval, Yan Ran grabbed Yun Xiancheng’s hand:

”The number of sisters is growing, and they are all from the same clan. Senior Brother is truly blessed.”

Yun Xiancheng nodded and pinched the girl’s small nose: ”Little Vinegar Pot.”

039 Yan Ran Misunderstood Something

Yun Xiancheng sat in the Xiao Family Courtyard, holding a pot of hot tea.

In front of the Courtyard, there was a crabapple tree, lush with branches and leaves, letting down a few strands of sunlight.

The light penetrated, casting mottled shadows on the bluestone slab, falling onto Yan Ran’s face. After the Coming-of-Age Ceremony, the Xiao Family Disciples would go to the Dou Qi Pavilion to select Cultivation Methods.

The clamor of the newcomers heading to the Dou Qi Pavilion faintly drifted over, separating this small area into two worlds. This excitement naturally had nothing to do with Yun Xiancheng.

After all, the Xiao Family’s Library Pavilion mostly contained Yellow-tier Cultivation Methods, which were truly beneath his notice.

”I need to go back and continue preparing for the auction matters. Xiao Yan said she’s willing to let me use her story for publicity. With this, if my younger brother’s master brings the next batch of Foundation Establishment Elixirs, we can make a huge profit.”

Ya Fei wore a red silk dress, making her figure appear even more enchanting. She looked at Yun Xiancheng and parted her lips, saying, ”The related medicinal herbs have also been gathered.”

Ya Fei lightly tapped her storage ring, took out several boxes of medicinal herbs, and handed them to Yun Xiancheng, then said:

”I just wonder if the Giant Shark Mercenary Group will send people to bid again.” ”They definitely will.”

Yun Xiancheng smiled slightly, accepted the medicinal herbs, and looked confident:

”They will never imagine that they were exposed so quickly. In their view, everything was seamless, and they never showed any flaws.” ”As long as a mercenary wearing the Giant Shark Mercenary Group’s emblem enters the auction house, we can follow the clues and capture them in one fell swoop.”

The two pressed their foreheads together, their noses lightly touching, exchanging a kiss as a temporary farewell. Ya Fei stepped lightly and turned to leave, a faint trace of her fragrance seemingly lingering in the air.

Thus, only Xiao Yu and Yan Ran remained in the Courtyard.

At this moment, Xiao Yu was sitting on a chair in the Courtyard. Yan Ran sat beside her, elegant and composed.

Sunlight scattered down, coating Xiao Yu’s fair earlobes with a faint halo, like coral beads soaking in milk, tracing down her slender swan neck and disappearing into the depths of her cross-collar.

A light purple ice silk school uniform dress further highlighted the grace of her figure. She looked in Yun Xiancheng’s direction, her fingertips gripping the skirt turning white.

Her pearly teeth lightly bit her red lip, leaving shallow crescent marks, revealing a degree of inner tension and unease.

Yan Ran looked at her appearance, wondering inwardly what this girl had done with her good Senior Brother to become so shy? While the girl was still puzzled, she saw the silhouette of her Senior Brother, who had just bid farewell to Ya Fei, suddenly move.

He wore a dark robe, his sleeves brushing past the weeping crabapple in front of the steps, stirring up a gentle breeze as he walked to Xiao Yu’s side. A refreshing, clean scent instantly enveloped the girl.

His long fingers gently lifted Xiao Yu’s chin, but her long eyelashes fluttered like butterfly wings, refusing to meet his gaze. After a long moment, Xiao Yu finally blushed and uttered in a voice barely louder than a mosquito’s hum: ”Pervert.”

Hearing this, Yan Ran immediately gave Xiao Yu a thumbs-up, agreeing internally: ”Heh! That’s right, Senior Brother is a pervert.”

However, her expression remained unchanged, and she tried her best to minimize her presence. Clearly, Xiao Yu was still brooding over what had just happened.

She tightly clutched the corner of her skirt, her head lowered, not even daring to look Yun Xiancheng directly in the face. Yet, her tone carried a hint of coquettish complaint, suggesting she wasn’t truly disgusted.

If she were truly averse, she probably wouldn’t have uttered the word ”pervert” with such a hint of flirtation.

Hearing this, Yun Xiancheng neither confirmed nor denied it, merely pulling Xiao Yu gently into his embrace, saying meaningfully, ”I apologize, I will take responsibility.” As soon as he said this, Xiao Yu’s cheeks instantly turned crimson, like a ripe apple, luscious and tempting.

For some reason, her heart also began to pound faster, as if it were about to leap out of her chest.

Senior Brother... has already done it with her? Nalan Yanran slightly pursed her lips, somewhat shocked. ”Will you really go to Jia Nan Academy afterward?”

She suddenly asked, raising her head slightly, a glimmer of expectation shining in her eyes as she cautiously looked at Yun Xiancheng.

”Of course. Isn’t Jia Nan Academy recruiting soon? I will go.” Jia Nan Academy must have quite a few good younger sisters; he certainly couldn’t miss it.

Hearing this, Xiao Yu was overjoyed and instinctively gripped the corner of Yun Xiancheng’s clothes:

”Your current age and strength... even placed in Jia Nan Academy, you would definitely be top-tier. I believe you will certainly pass the assessment.” She bit her lip, hesitated, and then added:

”Besides, the instructor recruiting this time... is my instructor. When the time comes, I’ll take you to meet her; she will definitely be very satisfied with you.” ”Mhm, I’m looking forward to it too, Yu’er.”

Yun Xiancheng stretched out a finger and gently tapped Xiao Yu’s nose tip, unable to suppress a doting smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

Xiao Yu’s personality was actually very soft. Although she could still put on the appearance of an elder sister when facing her younger sisters at home, her soft and pliant nature was undisguised when facing peers.

”Brother Xiancheng!

They heard Xiao Mei’s cheerful voice approaching, like a happy little bird. Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun’er followed closely behind her, arriving together like twin lotus flowers, breathtakingly beautiful.

Xiao Yu shyly separated from Yun Xiancheng, her face flushed crimson. It was obvious she still lacked the courage to go public in front of her younger sisters. ”Hmm?”

The Medicine Lady inside the ring felt that something was off with these two. How had all the delicate flowers of the Xiao Family been plucked by Yun Xiancheng? Her Disciple didn’t seem to have much going for him... wait, her Disciple really was different; he was quite good.

As soon as the Medicine Lady recalled her unique experiences with her Disciple, she felt very comfortable in her heart, and she couldn’t help but speak up for her good Disciple, even if only internally.

”Starting today, you must also bear the responsibilities of adults.” Yun Xiancheng said to the Young ladies:

”The path of life is vast, but... I will try my best to be by your side.” Xiao Yan nodded:

”Mhm, we will cultivate together and improve together in the future.”

At this moment, she was no longer the downcast figure they first met. Having returned to nine segments of Dou Zhi Qi, she was filled with confidence a confidence different from three years ago. This girl had experienced lows and was now more mature.

She looked toward Xiao Mei.

Xiao Mei was currently looking at Yun Xiancheng with longing. Noticing Xiao Yan’s gaze, she nodded: ”Mhm! We won’t be separated anymore.”

Xiao Xun’er had a faint smile in the corner of her eyes. Regardless, staying by Yun Xiancheng’s side was quite comfortable and full of unexpected fun the number of surprises she had experienced in the last few months was more than the total from all her previous days combined.

Xiao Yu’s earlobes were slightly red, and she remained silent.

Yan Ran looked at these four delicate flowers of the Xiao Family they were all good younger sisters.

She thought inwardly. She looked toward Xiao Yu.

This was the newest sister in the family. Senior Brother had gone out with her and done who knows what, but she needed to take on the role of guiding the family.

When the road ends, build a Divine Bridge.

Thanks to Old Tie Chenyuan for the reward. Three chapters today as well.

040 Yan Ran Assists

”Xiao Yan is now at nine segments of Dou Zhi Qi, just a step away from becoming a Dou Practitioner. I will take her to cultivate first and strive for an early breakthrough. Everyone, please excuse me.” Yun Xiancheng took Xiao Yan’s hand and said to the other Young ladies.

”Cultivation truly is the most important thing. Brother Xiancheng, please go ahead.” Yan Ran’s expression finally changed. Why did they have to separate now?

She didn’t mind how many new sisters Senior Brother found she only cared about whether she could spend time with him.

However, cultivation truly came first. If Senior Brother didn’t want to take her, it meant there was some secret he didn’t want her to know.

Since he didn’t want her to know now, there was no need to delve deeper. She nodded cleverly:

”Alright, Senior Brother, be careful.”

Yun Xiancheng waved, holding Xiao Yan’s hand under the gaze of the Young ladies, and headed toward the back mountain.

After Yun Xiancheng’s tall figure gradually moved away and disappeared into the depths of the Courtyard, Nalan Yanran finally seemed to snap back to reality.

She took a deep breath, as if changing her mindset. Then, she turned around, smiled sweetly, and proactively took Xiao Yu’s fair and delicate hand. Her smile became increasingly gentle, and with a shift of her gaze, she instantly adopted the demeanor of a gracious, generous, and domestically skilled elder sister of the harem.

Her tone was kind and gentle, like a spring breeze brushing against a willow, making one feel warm inside: ”Younger Sister Xiao Yu, from now on, you and I are family. There’s no need to be so reserved or distant between sisters.”

Although she was a little Vinegar Pot in front of Yun Xiancheng, she maintained elegance and generosity in front of the other sisters. Xiao Yu was slightly flustered by Nalan Yanran’s sudden display of intimacy.

Her delicate eyebrows involuntarily furrowed slightly, and a subtle flicker of confusion passed through her clear apricot eyes. Huh? What was she saying? What did she mean by ”family”?

This intimate address, along with the attitude Nalan Yanran displayed, made Xiao Yu feel confused and bewildered.

She didn’t know that Yan Ran mistakenly believed Yun Xiancheng had already enjoyed Xiao Yu, and therefore naturally treated her as her own sister.

However, looking up, she saw Nalan Yanran smiling like a flower, her eyes filled with sincerity and goodwill. Unable to refuse such warmth, Xiao Yu ultimately found it difficult to reject her gesture.