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

217: Section 217The scorching sun hung high, yellow sands stretched endlessly, and as far as the eye could see, it was a monotonous and sweltering landscape. ”This map... it doesn’t seem very accurate.

Yun Xiancheng held a yellowed parchment map, examined it carefully for a long time, furrowed his brow slightly, and finally spoke slowly.

Having been accustomed to the satellite maps of his previous life, which were precise down to the meter and updated in real-time, he found it somewhat difficult to adapt to this kind of hand-drawn map, which was purely human-made and inevitably prone to errors.

”Hmph, let Junior Sister do it, you idiot Senior Brother.” Xiao Yan, seeing Yun Xiancheng’s bewildered expression while looking at the map, couldn’t help but sigh softly and shake her head.

She reached out and took the map, her slender fingers gently tracing the rough parchment as she focused on it. She was much more accustomed to it.

”The environment here is much harsher than that of the Magical Beast Mountain Range.”

Yun Ziyi wore a wide-brimmed sun hat to block the scorching sun, but a few glistening beads of sweat still trickled down her smooth forehead.

She secretly congratulated herself for maintaining her human form; if she were to revert to her fluffy Amethyst Winged Lion King true body, she couldn’t imagine what she would be roasted into under such intense heat.

”The primary inhabitants of the Tagor Desert are the Snake-People Clan.” Yun Xiancheng began to introduce the situation here to Yun Ziyi.

”They are not a scattered group but have formed a rather powerful tribal alliance, jointly revering a female leader named Medusa.”

”Rumor has it that this Queen Medusa’s strength is unfathomable, having already reached the Peak Dou Huang realm, making her the undisputed ruler of this desert. Oh? Peak Dou Huang?”

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Yun Ziyi’s beautiful purple eyes, and then she frankly admitted, ”Then she does have some ability. If I were to truly face her with my current strength, I might still be inferior.”

She always adhered to the simple and direct law of strength above all else from the World of Warcraft, never overestimating herself. However, she then changed the subject, her tone filled with confidence and anticipation for the future.

She reached out, naturally taking Yun Xiancheng’s hand, their fingers intertwined, and looked at him with burning eyes, saying earnestly:

”However... ever since I’ve been by your side and received your help, my strength has also advanced by leaps and bounds. Now, I am a Six-star Dou Huang.”

”Given time, with you by my side, why can’t I... advance further, and even surpass that Medusa? But... I think, by then, we might be calling each other sisters in the harem.”

During these days, Big Lion had long known what kind of person Yun Xiancheng was. Hmph, why was she introducing Queen Medusa? She was probably talking about a future sister.

Their gazes met, full of affection, and even in this dull and tedious journey, they did not forget the important lesson of ”flirting.” As a result, the boredom and fatigue of the journey seemed to diminish considerably.

”Found it! We’re very close to Motie City!” Just then, Xiao Yan, who had been engrossed in studying the map, suddenly looked up in surprise and cheered. She excitedly hugged Yun Xiancheng’s waist from behind, exclaiming joyfully, ”Senior Brother! Senior Brother! I’ll take you to meet our Big Brother and Second Brother! He’s

in Motie City!”

”Alright.” Yun Xiancheng felt the girl’s excitement behind him and nodded with a smile.

Thus, guided by Xiao Yan, the ”local guide,” the group adjusted their direction and accelerated towards Motie City, where the Mo Tie Mercenary Group was located. However, they hadn’t gone far when the faint sounds of clashing weapons and angry roars drifted from beneath a sand dune ahead.

Looking ahead, a small team of human mercenaries was surrounded by a group of agile Snake-People warriors wielding scimitars. The two sides were already locked in battle, dust flying and blood splattering.

But anyone with a discerning eye could see that the mercenary team was clearly outnumbered and at a disadvantage, their formation scattered and facing constant danger, liable to be completely overwhelmed by the Snake-People at any moment.

”Is that... Second Brother?!” Xiao Yan’s sharp eyes spotted a familiar figure in the chaotic battle from afar. It was her Second Brother, Xiao Li, who served as a vice-captain in the Mo Tie Mercenary Group.

Tie Mercenary Group!

”Senior Brother, the situation is urgent, I’ll go down and help them!”

Xiao Yan’s expression tightened, and without another word, her voice still lingering, she already gripped the massive xuan heavy ruler in her hand, her figure like a green lightning bolt.

She leaped down from the sand dune, charging fiercely into the battle below, swinging her ruler at the Snake-People warriors who were attacking the mercenaries.

Yun Xiancheng stood on the sand dune, watching Xiao Yan’s agile and resolute back. He did not stop her, but merely nodded calmly, his gaze steady as he unhurriedly observed the battle below.

”Aren’t you going to help?”

Yun Ziyi came to his side, looking at the group of Snake-People and mercenaries below, who were as weak as ants in her eyes, and asked indifferently, ”With your strength, you could wipe them all out with a flick of your hand.”

”It’s fine.” Yun Xiancheng shook his head, his tone calm. ”Let Yaner fight well. This is also a rare opportunity for her to gain experience.”

”Yun Yan wants to fight too!” Just then, Little Lioness, who had been quietly staying by the side, suddenly poked out her small head and said, ”Hehe, good girl.”

Yun Xiancheng bent down, dotingly rubbed Little Lioness’s fluffy little head, and gently comforted her.

”Those guys down there are too weak; fighting them won’t give you any training effect. Just stay here obediently and watch your Big Sister Xiao Yan display her might.”

Little Lioness wasn’t necessarily eager to fight; she preferred to stand by Yun Xiancheng’s side.

Taking this opportunity, she was embraced by Yun Xiancheng, comfortably closing her eyes.

Below, Xiao Yan’s entry broke the original balance. Now a Two-star Dou Master, Xiao Yan joined the fray, fiercely slaughtering the Snake-People’s Dou Practitioners, quickly alleviating the pressure on the mercenaries.

At this moment, some Snake-People also noticed the three observers, mistaking them for human reinforcements, which instantly shattered their morale, causing them to flee in panic.

Meanwhile, the mercenaries’ morale soared, and they pursued the fleeing Snake-People, leaving a trail of bodies. After the chaos, Xiao Yan, beaming with joy, pulled Yun Xiancheng and introduced him to Xiao Li.

”Second Brother, this is my husband; we’re already married!” ”What! Married?!”

The Second Brother-in-law was initially happy to see his sister in a foreign land, but his sister’s first sentence shocked him speechless.

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”What—?! M-married?!”

Inside the Mo Tie Mercenary Group’s stronghold, Xiao Ding, the ever-composed eldest brother of the Xiao Family.

At this moment, the hand holding his teacup trembled violently from excessive shock, almost spilling the tea. His gaze incredulously darted back and forth between his third sister, Xiao Yan, and Yun Xiancheng.

Especially seeing Xiao Yan’s delicate and clingy demeanor, nestled beside Yun Xiancheng, made him feel somewhat muddled. ”Yes, Big Brother-in-law.”

Yun Xiancheng, however, appeared quite composed. He reached out and wrapped an arm around Xiao Yan’s slender waist, drawing her closer into his embrace. He stated calmly, ”Yaner and I are officially married.”

”Father also agreed,” Xiao Yan added.

Recalling the scene of Yun Xiancheng marrying her on New Year’s Day, a sweet and intoxicated expression involuntarily appeared on her face. Of course, she and Yun Xiancheng, with great tacit understanding, selectively omitted some ”details.”

For instance, at that grand wedding, she wasn’t the only bride; there were... several others.

Such a shocking matter was best not immediately disclosed to these two brothers, who seemed to have rather weak hearts and were almost on the verge of a ”Parkinson’s” attack on the spot.

While the Xiao Family siblings and the newly appointed ”brother-in-law” were having this somewhat impactful conversation.

Yun Ziyi and Little Lioness, who were off to the side, had their attention drawn to a green-haired maid standing respectfully in the corner of the room.

This maid seemed young, petite, about the same height as Little Lioness, with a pair of bright green eyes that exuded a lovable vulnerability.

”Little one,” Yun Ziyi was the first to speak. She looked at the maid, whose build was similar to her daughter Zi Yan, and asked gently, ”What is your name?”

She was a Snake-Person hybrid, with speckles of green scales on her arms. Qing Lin.

The green-haired maid became even more nervous when addressed by someone as imposing as Yun Ziyi, her body trembling slightly involuntarily.

It seemed that the instinctive fear of a strong person, deep within her bloodline, was quietly awakened, making her breathe cautiously in front of this purple-haired woman with an unfathomable aura.

Seeing this, Yun Ziyi smiled slightly, reached out, and gently placed her hand on Qing Lin’s fluffy little head, comforting her, ”Don’t be afraid...” This brief and gentle interaction between Yun Ziyi and Qing Lin finally pulled Xiao Ding back to reality from his shock.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm his turbulent emotions, and finally managed to accept the established fact that his third sister was married. ”In that case...” Xiao Ding looked at Yun Xiancheng and Xiao Yan, saying solemnly, ”Third Sister, Brother-in-law, then... welcome to the Mo Tie Mercenary Group.” He spread his arms wide, showing the demeanor of an elder brother.

”We are a bit poor here, so we can only do our best to entertain you. It’s also a regret that Xiao Li and I didn’t attend your wedding with Yaner. Now that we meet...” He wanted to give something as a gift, but realized he didn’t seem to have anything good to offer.

His gaze turned again to Qing Lin, who was standing nearby, and to the powerful purple-haired ”senior” whose face was obscured. After a moment of contemplation, he made a decision:

”I see that this girl, Qing Lin, seems quite compatible with this... senior. Since that’s the case, I’ll make the decision here. From now on, Qing Lin, you will be this senior’s Servant.”

Although he wasn’t sure who this purple-haired woman, completely shrouded in a hood and a large robe, truly was—

Perhaps a Dao Protector sent by the Cloud Mist Sect to protect Yun Xiancheng? —Regardless, her identity was certainly noble and extraordinary. It couldn’t be wrong to have Qing Lin serve her.

”Brother-in-law, Second Brother-in-law.”

Seeing this, Yun Xiancheng also spoke at the opportune moment, explaining the true purpose of their trip:

”Yaner and I chose to venture deep into the Tagor Desert for this training expedition mainly because, according to reliable information, there is a strange flame called the Green Lotus Core Flame in a certain direction southeast of our base. This flame is crucial for Yaner’s cultivation.”

”Therefore, if possible, I hope to leverage the Mo Tie Mercenary Group’s connections and strength to help us search for clues regarding the possible existence of this strange flame’s location.”

“point clues.”

After stating his intention, Yun Xiancheng subtly added a final sentence, his tone carrying a hint of seriousness:

”Oh, right. This matter is of great importance, so I ask Big Brother and Second Brother to please keep it confidential. Apart from the four of us, do not let any outsiders know.”

”Of course! If people from the Sand Mercenary Group come looking for trouble, I’ll definitely fight them back!” Xiao Li said seriously.

Subsequently, Xiao Ding and Xiao Li exchanged glances and unhesitatingly agreed, ”For Third Sister’s cultivation needs, we, as her elder brothers, will certainly go all out and provide our full support!”

After a round of polite greetings, Yun Xiancheng and his group of four were arranged to stay in the most comfortable and quiet residence meticulously prepared for them by the Mo Tie Mercenary Group.

Since Xiao Ding had already transferred Qing Lin’s ”Servant rights” to Yun Ziyi, Qing Lin was theoretically Yun Ziyi’s exclusive maid at this moment. But after all, she was the only ”outsider” in this small group of four.

Facing these mysterious and powerful masters, Qing Lin’s heart was still filled with nervousness and apprehension.

However, no matter how nervous and uneasy she felt, she still tried her best to play the role of a qualified maid. As night fell, by the bathhouse in the residence, where hot water and misty argon had already been prepared.

Qing Lin was carefully preparing changes of clothes for her masters, when she saw Yun Xiancheng naturally unbutton his garments, baring his upper body, and calmly walk into the center of the bath.

Qing Lin, seeing this scene, couldn’t help but widen her eyes and stammered softly, ”Masters. Are you going to bathe together?” The other three women present — Yun Ziyi, Xiao Yan, and Little Lioness — were all stunned, then showed various expressions on their faces.

Little Lioness reacted the fastest. She giggled, ran a few steps to Qing Lin’s side, and affectionately took her hand, saying, ”Oh, that’s right! Sister Qing Lin, come on, come on, let’s bathe together!”

She seemed to have a good impression of this green-haired girl who was about the same height as herself, perhaps due to their similar height? In any case, Little Lioness very proactively extended the invitation to bathe together.

”This... how can this be!” Qing Lin immediately panicked, waving her hands repeatedly. ”I’m just a Servant, how can a Servant bathe with masters...” ”No matter.”

At this moment, Yun Ziyi, who had been lazily leaning by the edge of the pool, slowly opened her mouth. Her voice, though soft, carried the authority of a superior: ”Qing Lin, this is our family’s etiquette. When the only male master of the house bathes, we female companions should bathe with him.” Yun Xiancheng was stunned. Since when was there such a rule?

”Mhm.” Faced with Yun Ziyi’s words, which carried a faint pressure, Qing Lin indeed dared not object further.

She hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded obediently. With Little Lioness’s enthusiastic help, Qing Lin blushed.

Somewhat clumsily, she slowly unbuttoned her rather simple clothes, revealing her body underneath, which, though slender, was already beginning to show a girl’s curves.

Then, under the gaze of the three female masters, and the eyes of the male master who was already comfortably soaking in the water, she took a deep breath and carefully stepped into the warm bath.

134 Helping Qing Lin wash herself

The warm pool water gently enveloped Qing Lin’s petite body, bringing a long-lost sense of comfort, but it failed to completely dispel the apprehension and unease in her heart. She carefully huddled in a corner of the bath, only daring to let the water reach her neck, her emerald green eyes, like a startled fawn, nervously darting.

towards the other noble masters in the pool.

Yun Xiancheng, the only male master of the ”family” as Yun Ziyi referred to him, was currently leaning against the pool wall with his eyes closed, water droplets sliding down his sculpted chest, exuding a lazy yet dangerous charm that Qing Lin dared not even glance at.

”Hehe, Sister Qing Lin, don’t be so nervous!” A clear laugh broke Qing Lin’s reverie.

Little Lioness Yun Yan swam over like a lively little fish. She was about the same height as Qing Lin, and now, naked in the water, she looked even more charmingly naive and cute. She reached out her small hand, gently splashed some water onto Qing Lin, and made a cute face: ”Come play! Look how comfortable this water is!”

Qing Lin was startled by this sudden ”attack” and subconsciously flinched, but seeing Little Lioness’s innocent and carefree smile, the tension in her heart involuntarily dissipated a little.

”I... I...” Qing Lin was at a loss.

”Don’t ’I, I, I’ me!” Little Lioness pulled Qing Lin’s hand without question: ”Shall we play a game of catching little fish? Or... shall we compete to see who can hold their breath longer?”

Perhaps it was the innocence of childhood, or perhaps their similar height and age made it easier for them to resonate with each other. Under Little Lioness’s passionate and unpretentious offensive, Qing Lin’s taut heartstrings gradually relaxed.

At first, she was only passively pulled along by Little Lioness, her movements stiff and shy. But soon, the liveliness and curiosity belonging to a young girl were ignited.

The two little girls, of similar height, soon began to frolic in a corner of the large bath.

Water splashed and laughter echoed. For a time, the bath seemed to become their exclusive playground.

In Qing Lin’s emerald green eyes, a pure joy finally shone, temporarily forgetting her humble status and inner unease.

At the other end of the bath, Yun Xiancheng slowly opened his eyes, his gaze falling on Qing Lin, who was having a great time playing with Little Lioness, a soft light flashing in his eyes.

He turned to look at Xiao Yan beside him, who was carefully drying her long hair with a soft towel. “The map is too simple, the location of the strange flame is as good as nonexistent. Old Hai’s map is really useless.”

When they came knocking, Big Lioness’s Dou Huang pressure immediately made the old man confess everything, and they obtained information about the Green Lotus Core Flame and the second fragment of the Purification Lotus Demon Flame map.

Yun Xiancheng nodded, indicating understanding:

Strange flames are natural wonders, their whereabouts uncertain; how could they be so easily found? Besides... Queen Medusa wants it too, so it’s highly likely she’s already acquired it.

”It seems we still have to rely on the Mo Tie Mercenary Group’s strength to first conduct a large-scale search in the southeastern region of Stone Desert City, hoping to find some clues,

such as unusual geothermal activity or special energy fluctuations...” Xiao Yan whispered.

Just as the two were discussing countermeasures in low voices, Qing Lin, who was originally playing with Little Lioness, inadvertently heard the keywords ”southeast direction” and ”deep underground,” and her body stiffened almost imperceptibly.

She seemed to have thought of something, and a hint of hesitation and struggle flashed in her emerald eyes.

Finally, she mustered up her courage and, with a voice as soft as a mosquito’s buzz, awkwardly interjected, ”Masters.”

Her voice was very small, but in the relatively quiet bath, it still clearly reached Yun Xiancheng and Xiao Yan’s ears. Both of them turned to look at her.

Under the gaze of her two masters, Qing Lin immediately became nervous again, her small face flushed red, and she anxiously twisted her fingers: ”I don’t know if it’s... if it’s related.”

”About a few months ago, I once felt... that a very, very powerful being, deeply connected to my bloodline, appeared very far in the southeast direction of Stone Desert City.”

She spoke intermittently, her voice trembling slightly from nervousness, almost inaudible.