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

197: Section 197Instructor Ruo Lin held a small stone and, as a matter of routine, said, “Now... it’s time to test your potential.”

“Anyone under twenty years old who can reach a Five-Star Dou Practitioner is considered S-rank talent. Four-Star Dou Practitioner is A-rank, and so on. A One-Star Dou Practitioner is D-rank.”

Instructor Ruo Lin briefly explained the talent divisions and added:

“Besides you all, we haven’t seen any other D-rank personnel in Wutan City. Or, to be precise, I haven’t seen many good prospects on this trip. The most talented haven’t even reached C-rank.”

“Cough, cough, my sisters shouldn’t just be D-rank or C-rank. Give it a try.”

Their daily life had been much more leisurely, but the Young ladies’ cultivation definitely hadn’t fallen behind. After all, having fun with their beloved was cultivation itself, so how could it be bad?

Xiao Mei was the first to pick up the testing stone, and it glowed golden. “Five-Star Dou Practitioner, S-rank.”

Instructor Ruo Lin’s eyes flashed with excitement. An S-rank genius might not even appear once in an entire recruitment period, yet she had encountered one today.

“Hehe, my cultivation hasn’t fallen behind, has it?” Xiao Mei looked at Yun Xiancheng and smiled faintly.

“Mei’er always stays with Senior Brother, sticking very close. This realm is quite normal.”

After Xiao Yan learned that dual cultivation with Yun Xiancheng accelerated her progress, she was no longer as shocked as before. She took the stone, and it also flashed with a golden light.

“Hmph, I’m not bad either.” Another S?

Instructor Ruo Lin was stunned when she saw the second golden light.

Xun’er looked at the harmonious Xiao Mei and Xiao Yan, smiled softly, and took the stone.

This time, the stone no longer glowed golden but flashed red. “How is that possible!?”

This time, it was the surrounding Jia Nan Academy students who couldn’t take it, especially Luo Bu, who directly cried out, “Six-Star Dou Practitioner?”

Luo Bu’s face was deathly pale at this moment. Thinking of his arrogant demeanor earlier, he just wanted to find a place to bury himself.

Instructor Ruo Lin looked at the red light in Xun’er’s hand, and a wave of happiness surged through her brain. She felt dizzy and almost fainted, but ultimately, as an instructor, she couldn’t lose face in front of her students.

“Yan Ran, what level are you at?” Xun’er asked.

Yan Ran watched the Xiao Family sisters progress so rapidly, and her sense of urgency grew stronger. How had Yaner already caught up???

She took the stone, and the original red light grew even more crimson, finally congealing into a rich blood color. The stone trembled all over, seemingly reaching its limit.

“What level is this?” “Nine-Star Douzhe.”

Instructor Ruo Lin held her face with one hand:

“The class I’m leading is about to become the best in Jia Nan Academy’s Outer Academy.”

She whispered, then looked at Yun Xiancheng. “What about you?”

Yun Xiancheng nodded, “Can it withstand it?”

“It’s fine. This testing stone can handle a One- or Two-Star Dou Master.” Yun Xiancheng no longer declined, directly took the stone, and released a wisp of Dou Qi. Then, the testing stone immediately exploded before everyone’s eyes.

The shattered fragments and smoke were gathered by Yun Xiancheng using Wind-Attribute Dou Qi and then expelled outside the tent.

At this moment, the Jia Nan Academy students were speechless. They had never seen a newcomer who could make a testing stone explode, and they didn’t even know how to react.

“It’s fine, it’s fine... Our test... is it over?” Xiao Yan spoke, breaking the silence and asking.

“Yes, it’s over. I’m very happy to be your instructor,” Instructor Ruo Lin said, a smile she couldn’t suppress on her face.

“In the next few years, you can study at Jia Nan Academy. If you perform exceptionally, you can even be promoted to the Inner Academy to receive a better education.” “Instructor Ruo Lin!”

Xiao Yan suddenly spoke:

“I’d like to request a leave of absence, at least for a year.”

“Oh, me too. She and I will probably enroll together.”

Nalan Yanran said. “?”

Instructor Ruo Lin was stunned, not expecting her newly acquired excellent Disciple to ask for a leave of absence, and for a whole year at that. This was originally an annoying request. However...

These students have great talent; perhaps they can cultivate on their own.

Although she thought so, she still spoke, to see if the Young ladies truly wanted to leave:

“This is a bit much. A year is already one-third of the Outer Academy’s academic system.” “Cough, cough, Instructor.”

Yun Xiancheng continued:

“Xiao Yan and I want to apply for self-study and travel for a year to broaden our horizons.”

As soon as Yun Xiancheng spoke, Instructor Ruo Lin’s eyes softened, and her tone became much gentler: “Is that so?”

She smiled faintly: “Then it’s truly a pity that I won’t be able to personally teach you.”

Yun Xiancheng raised an eyebrow, thinking he couldn’t miss this opportunity to get closer to a Beauty, and quickly said:

“You mustn’t say that. These... sisters of mine are all top-notch talents.” Yun Xiancheng pointed to Xiao Mei and Xiao Xun’er, then added:

“For Instructor to teach them is to teach me. As the saying goes, ‘A teacher for a day, a father for life’... Instructor Ruo Lin will always be my Instructor in my heart.” The Medicine Lady in Xiao Yan’s storage ring suddenly laughed:

“This lecherous lecher is going around seeking teachers again. Hmph, what teacher? Just a potential wife, that’s all.” With Yun Xiancheng’s assurance, Instructor Ruo Lin nodded gently, reluctantly agreeing:

“Alright, with your promise, I am satisfied.” Then, she explained:

“After all... a Disciple who reaches the Dou Master realm at such a young age... I don’t want to miss out easily.” “That’s natural. When Yan’er and I go to Jia Nan Academy in the future, we will still call you Instructor.” Yun Xiancheng said, cupping his fists.

The Medicine Lady couldn’t help but retort:

“By then, he’ll probably be thinking about how to get his Instructor Ruo Lin into bed, right?”

090 New Year, then a Marriage Proposal

After the Jia Nan Academy left, life returned to its original state.

It was the Luo Chu Festival, and within the Xiao Residence, lanterns and colorful decorations adorned every corner. Amidst the shimmering lights, the festive atmosphere of the New Year had quietly permeated.

Servants bustled back and forth, busy arranging things in the courtyards and pavilions, sweeping and cleaning, replacing peach talismans, all to welcome the new year’s aura without the slightest slack. This New Year’s spirit, invisible and intangible, truly warmed people’s hearts.

However, unlike previous years, it was said that the Xiao Family’s Young ladies would not be having their New Year’s Eve dinner at their own residence this year.

This news spread like wildfire throughout the Xiao Residence within a few days, even reaching the ears of the outermost sweeping servants. For a time, whispers and murmurs rose, spreading to every nook and cranny of the mansion.

The servants passed the word around, all saying that the Xiao Family’s precious Young ladies, like golden branches and jade leaves, were to “marry into” the family of that great noble guest from the Cloud Mist Sect today.

Amidst their words, there was both curiosity about the guest’s identity and speculation about the Young ladies’ future fate.

Among them, the servants who had been fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of Yun Xiancheng from afar a few months ago now became the center of attention. They proudly straightened their backs, spittle flying, declaring that the young Master-in-law was truly peerlessly graceful and radiant, “truly like an exiled immortal descended from the heavens!”

Their words were firm, their expressions excited, as if they had witnessed a miracle firsthand.

As soon as this was said, it immediately drew a chorus of envious sighs and low gasps of amazement from those around.

“What exactly does that young Master-in-law look like?” This became a lingering question in many people’s hearts, stirring endless curiosity and imagination. However, how could his true appearance be easily seen by ordinary servants like them? It merely added a few more topics of conversation and fantasy.

Meanwhile, in the newly established “Yun Residence” in Wutan City, Yun Xiancheng had just personally hung the last large red lantern symbolizing joy and reunion. The delicate lantern tassels swayed gently in the biting cold wind, like dancing flames, reflecting on the residence’s brand new and imposing gateway.

Just then, two figures, one after another, arrived gracefully. The one in front was Yun Yun.

Today, she was still in her usual elegant and well-fitting Sect Master’s attire. Although not deliberately adorned, her graceful figure and unparalleled charm still exuded an indescribable allure.

However, in her hand, she held a particularly glaring large red invitation.

The large and striking “ 囍” (double happiness) character outlined in gold powder on the invitation glittered dazzlingly in the sunlight, almost scorching one’s eyes. Following closely behind her was Nalan Yanran.

This young lady, usually as proud as a peacock, now had her head bowed low, her steps slightly hesitant, her brows shadowed with a faint trace of sorrow and loss. Yun Yun approached, her expression a half-smile, her tone carrying a hint of imperceptible teasing, yet also seeming to hide more complex and unfathomable emotions: “My good Disciple, your move is truly grand. To marry four beauties at once, you truly have... opened my eyes and left me in awe.”

Upon hearing this, a trace of surprise quickly flitted across Yun Xiancheng’s deep eyes, but it vanished in an instant, his face still maintaining its calm demeanor. His gaze unconsciously lingered for a moment on Yun Yun’s seemingly placid, exquisite face.

He secretly assessed his beautiful Master’s current mood—this was a crucial indicator for his “conquest” progress bar.

However, Yun Yun’s face was calm, her eyes as clear as ever, showing no ripples, as if she were making an innocuous jest.

It seems nothing can be discerned from the surface. Yun Xiancheng understood.

He lightly tapped his toes on the ladder, and his body, like a weightless feather, gracefully floated down.

Before his feet had fully settled, he stretched out his long arm, and with an undeniable intimacy and dominance, directly embraced Yun Yun fully.

His nose, intentionally or not, brushed against her cloud-like hair, which exuded a delicate orchid fragrance. A mischievous smile played on his lips as he whispered in her ear, “So, Master, are you surprised? Are you unexpected?”

Whether it was a surprise was truly hard to judge.

Yun Yun allowed him to hold her, her gaze falling on the bright red, heavy invitation in her hand.

At that moment, her heart was indeed

She truly hadn’t expected that the Xiao Family Young ladies, who had been laughing and playing with her Disciple in the Xiao Family courtyard that day, would, in the blink of an eye, all become his legitimate new wives.

This speed, this number, was truly... astonishing.

No... Yun Yun’s thoughts raced. The scenes from the courtyard that day replayed rapidly in her mind like a scroll.

Now, calming down and reviewing it carefully, where was the harmonious sisterly affection? It was clearly the Xiao Family Young ladies vying for affection!

She had actually thought they got along well back then; she was truly... blinded by her own involvement, unable to see the whole picture.

Yun Yun had a thousand thoughts in her heart, but not a single one of dissatisfaction arose. She wondered what kind of love potion this unfilial Disciple had given her... she thought to herself.

Yun Xiancheng seemed to think the

“Ya Fei?”

Yun Yun’s delicate brows furrowed almost imperceptibly, and a hint of contemplation flashed in her clear eyes. As a Sect Master, her considerations were always more practical and comprehensive:

“The Mittel Family’s foundation is far away in the Imperial Capital. There are no elders or influential relatives from her family here to attend the ceremony.”

“Such a hasty marriage, I fear the Mittel Family... may not easily acknowledge this union. For Ya Fei’s reputation, it is ultimately somewhat inappropriate.”

Yun Xiancheng, however, seemed utterly unconcerned. He gently took Yun Yun’s cool, smooth hand, which felt like exquisitely carved jade, and spoke in a relaxed, carefree tone, with an air of nonchalant detachment:

“Whether others acknowledge it, whether the family acknowledges it, what does it matter? As long as Sister Ya Fei herself is willing, that is enough. The rest is irrelevant.”

His gaze turned to Nalan Yanran, who had been keeping her head down, clearly in low spirits and on the verge of tears, and he said, “Master, Yan Ran here...”

Yun Xiancheng walked to Yan Ran’s side, knelt on one knee, took Nalan Yanran’s hand, and said seriously, “At this very moment, I want to propose to Yan Ran. We, the Cloud Mist Twins, should also get married today!” Nalan Yanran suddenly looked up, her eyes still holding traces of unexpressed grievance and loss.

Yet, because of Yun Xiancheng’s words, a hopeful light instantly ignited in her eyes, and she looked at him with some disbelief. “Senior... Senior Brother!?”

Yun Yun’s eyes narrowed, but unexpectedly, she accepted it quickly. “That’s right, Yan Ran and you grew up together; you should indeed get married together.” Yun Yun gently placed her hand on Yun Xiancheng’s shoulder and said earnestly, “In the future, you must not let them down.”

“In the future, you must not let them down.”

091 Yan Ran’s wedding dress

Yun Xiancheng shook his head, took Yun Yun’s hand, and said earnestly, “They are willing to entrust their lives to me, and I will bear responsibility for their lives. This has always been my creed.” Hearing these words, a ripple stirred in Yun Yun’s heart.

Yun Xiancheng released Yun Yun’s hand, walked to Yan Ran, gently wiped a glistening tear from the corner of her eye, and softly said, “I know you care about today too. Don’t worry, Senior Brother has already made arrangements.”

“Although it was a bit rushed, and there wasn’t time to prepare the traditional phoenix coronet and robes like for the Xiao Family sisters and Sister Ya Fei, I specially prepared a... unique surprise for you.”

Saying so, he took something from his storage ring and gently unfolded it.

It was a strange-styled gown, made of material entirely different from ordinary clothes—it was pure white, whiter than snow.

The upper body was adorned with tiny, shimmering points of light like stars, and the long skirt spread out like clouds and mist.

It was sacred and magnificent, forming a stark contrast to traditional red wedding attire. “This is?”

Nalan Yanran and Yun Yun simultaneously showed astonished expressions.

This “wedding dress” was a style they had never seen before, yet it strangely exuded an indescribable Beauty and solemnity.

“This item is called a ‘wedding dress’. I made it in a hurry. Consider it... a unique memento between us,” Yun Xiancheng explained with a smile, his gaze gently fixed on Yan Ran.

“Today, will you wear this and welcome this special day with me, alright?”

Nalan Yanran stared blankly at the dreamlike white wedding dress, then at Yun Xiancheng’s gentle and earnest eyes. All her previous grievances and loss instantly vanished.

She nodded vigorously, her eyes slightly red, her voice choked: “Okay! Senior Brother... thank you!”

Yun Yun stood by, quietly watching this scene, her heart a mix of emotions. That snow-white wedding dress inexplicably touched a deep chord within her heart.

She looked at the undisguised glow of happiness on Yan Ran’s face, and a hint of... envy and anticipation, which she herself hadn’t even noticed, quietly arose in her heart. If... if one day in the future, this audacious Disciple would also prepare a unique wedding for her, what would that be like?

If... if one day in the future, this audacious Disciple would also prepare a unique wedding for her, what would that be like?

This thought, like a seed, quietly fell into the depths of her heart, causing ripples. Yun Yun was filled with anticipation, just waiting for the day she would be married into her Disciple’s home.

“First, I need to prepare a wedding dress like Yan Ran’s. If Yan Ran wears it, then I naturally... should wear one too,” she thought to herself.

After this small interlude, the atmosphere once again became harmonious.

Yun Yun looked at Yun Xiancheng, her expression regaining a hint of helplessness, as if saying, “I can’t do anything with you.” She sighed softly, as if accepting this reality.

“I am both your Master, but I also want to be your wife... Hmm...”