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

279: Section 279”Husband, Xun’er is so cunning. How can she keep you all to herself?” Xiao Mei whispered in his ear coquettishly. ”That’s right, Husband,” Xiao Yu’s mature and enchanting voice carried a hint of a lazy smile, ”we want hugs too.”

Instructor Ruo Lin, who was originally immersed in the warm atmosphere of teaching Yun Xiancheng alone on the podium, suddenly saw this scene of being surrounded by beauties competing for attention. The dark lines that had just faded from her forehead instantly reappeared, and there were even more and darker ones than before.

These three girls! They really... they’re getting more and more lawless!

She gritted her silver teeth, finally reaching the end of her patience. Stopping her lecture, she strode behind Yun Xiancheng and whipped out a ruler—a symbol of a mentor’s authority—from her storage ring with a ’swish’. Then, she ruthlessly landed three consecutive ’smacks’ on the restless little hands of The Three Xiao Sisters.

”Ouch!” ”It hurts!”

”Teacher, what are you doing?”

Three delicate cries rang out simultaneously. The Young ladies all showed expressions of pain and retreated their hands aggrievedly.

Afterward, they looked at Ruo Lin in unison with watery, pitiful eyes, as if accusing her of her ”atrocity.”

Standing beside Yun Xiancheng, Ruo Lin glared down at them. She also shot a glance at Nalan Yanran, who had already shrunk her head back in fear. Only then did she clear her throat, trying to maintain her dignity as a teacher, and coughed lightly:

”All of you, behave! Do not disturb Chenger during class!”

Seeing this, Yun Xiancheng only showed a faint smile. He turned his head and looked at the three little faces behind him that were filled with grievance.

When the three sisters met his gentle gaze, their pitiful expressions became even more sincere, looking like three innocent kittens scolded by their owner, making one involuntarily feel a sense of pity.

Yun Xiancheng shook his head with a chuckle. He stood up slightly and used his body to subtly brush against their shoulders and cheeks, as if offering a silent comfort.

The Young ladies immediately felt this tenderness exclusive to them. The grievance on their faces vanished instantly, replaced by satisfied and sweet smiles.

Ruo Lin saw all of this and felt another wave of helplessness in her heart. She glanced at Yun Yan, who was sleeping soundly in Yun Xiancheng’s arms with a bit of crystal-clear saliva leaking from the corner of her mouth, and pondered for a moment.

This little girl... she’s already a Dou Wang at such a young age. This talent is probably not much different from that monster in the Inner Academy.

Such a genius has her own unique way of growing; ordinary discipline probably wouldn’t work on her... She finally decided to give up. Forget it, let her be.

As an excellent instructor, Ruo Lin was quite discerning. She knew when to intervene and when not to. Facing this group of ”students” whose strength, background, and temperament far exceeded ordinary people, forced pressure would only be counterproductive.

”Teacher, can we continue the class?”

Just as her thoughts were racing, Yun Xiancheng’s elegant voice sounded again. With a smile as refreshing as a spring breeze on his face, he easily pulled Ruo Lin back into the classroom atmosphere.

Ruo Lin looked at him, and the little bit of gloom in her heart dissipated. She returned a gentle smile: ”Yes, alright, let’s continue.”

She walked back to the center of the podium and resumed her lecture. With the previous groundwork, the progress of the subsequent lesson was startlingly fast.

Ruo Lin only went over the key knowledge points broadly. She knew that with Yun Xiancheng’s comprehension, he would definitely understand these contents as soon as he heard them, and could even infer more from them.

As for the other Young ladies... well, they weren’t important. As long as they didn’t disturb Xiancheng’s listening, they could do whatever they wanted.

Thus, in the time that followed, such a strange yet harmonious scene appeared: the instructor on the podium put all her focus on the only male student who was listening seriously, speaking with great animation and high spirits; while that male student always responded with the most focused gaze and serious listening.

As for their surroundings, it was a ”field of casualties.” The Young ladies were either sleeping or lying down, or leaning against Yun Xiancheng, enjoying this rare leisurely time for themselves.

The instructor and her ”only” student thus ”attended class” harmoniously, completely immersed in their world of two. It lasted until the sun tilted westward, and the golden afterglow filled the entire platform, dyeing everything in a warm color.

”Mmh...” Nalan Yanran suddenly lifted her head and blinked her eyes in confusion. She had actually... fallen asleep during class! And she had slept incredibly soundly.

She didn’t even remember when she had fallen asleep.

She rubbed her eyes and looked around, finding that most of the Young ladies around her also looked exhausted and drowsy.

It seemed that for those like them who were used to fighting and cultivation, this basic theory class indeed possessed some powerful, irresistible hypnotic spell that quickly made one groggy.

In the entire area, the only ones who could still remain awake and spirited were Ruo Lin on the podium and Yun Xiancheng, who had been sitting as straight as a pine from beginning to end.

And... these two.

Looking at them, Nalan Yanran felt the atmosphere was a bit off. They were looking at each other with deep affection—at least that was how it looked to her. Especially Instructor Ruo Lin; the way she looked at Yun Xiancheng was so gentle it seemed water could drip from her eyes, and her beautiful eyes almost seemed to be pulling silk.

”Ahem!” Ruo Lin also seemed to notice the passage of time and the ”tragic state” of the students below. A blush couldn’t help but creep onto her face. Oh no... I seemed to be too focused on Xiancheng alone today, to the point of completely ignoring everyone else... I didn’t manage the classroom discipline well either. If this were seen by...

...other instructors, they would surely laugh at me.

She announced somewhat embarrassedly: ”It—it’s getting late. Today’s class ends here.” ”Thank you for your hard work, Teacher.”

Yun Xiancheng stood up and stretched his body. He walked to Ruo Lin’s side and naturally reached out to help her pack the textbooks and lecture notes on the podium, his movements skilled and considerate.

As he packed, he asked in a natural tone as if chatting: ”Teacher, where do you usually go for your meals?”

”Huh?” Ruo Lin was stunned by his sudden question and subconsciously replied, ”Naturally, I just grab something at the instructor’s cafeteria. Some—”

—times when I’m busy with cultivation, I just get by with a few Fasting Pills.”

Although practitioners didn’t have a large demand for food, most still maintained the habit of eating normally. After all, gourmet food was also a form of enjoyment and relaxation. Sometimes, after a hard day of cultivation, enjoying a delicious dinner and relaxing the tense nerves would actually make the cultivation speed better than constant bitter training.

”In that case,” Yun Xiancheng stopped his movements and turned to look at her, a sincere smile in his eyes, ”if Teacher doesn’t mind, why not come to our home for dinner in the future? My wives usually cook at home, and their skills are quite good. Adding one more pair of chopsticks is absolutely no problem.”

He issued the invitation to Ruo Lin in a gentle tone.

Ruo Lin was completely stunned. She stared blankly at Yun Xiancheng, looking at his eyes that seemed to contain a sea of stars, her mind going blank.

”I... go to your house for dinner?”

”Yes.” Yun Xiancheng nodded affirmatively. ”Teacher has taken the trouble to teach us. As students, we should show some appreciation. It’s just a simple meal, a small token of gratitude. I hope Teacher won’t refuse.”

Eating a meal prepared by a student’s family in their residence...

This was an incredibly novel and unique experience that Ruo Lin had never encountered in her previous life.

Imagining that scene, a slight, inexplicable expectation—one she couldn’t explain herself—actually arose in her heart. Looking at Yun Xiancheng’s face, which appeared even more exquisite in the sunset, she nodded gently as if possessed, ”Um... okay.”

Having received an affirmative answer, the smile on Yun Xiancheng’s face became even warmer.

Ruo Lin looked at him and finally relaxed completely. She looked at Yun Xiancheng seriously and solemnly, saying in a soft voice: ”Then... sorry to trouble you all.”

269 Wild Dog Attack

The evening breeze brought a coolness mixed with the fragrance of grass and soil.

The group slowly walked down the steps of the open-air classroom, their long shadows trailing behind them. The atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant. ”Teacher, what should we cook tonight? Is there anything special you’d like to eat?”

Nalan Yanran naturally took one of Yun Xiancheng’s hands, while her other hand swung playfully in front of her. She tilted her exquisite face up, curiously asking Instructor Ruo Lin, who was walking ahead of them.

Her voice was crisp and pleasant, like an oriole in a valley, dispelling the last bits of weariness from the sunset.

Instructor Ruo Lin’s footsteps paused slightly. She turned half her body around, looking at this group of youthful and beautiful boys and girls, especially Yun Xiancheng who was surrounded by the girls. A warm current called ”warmth” that she had never felt before surged in her heart.

She smiled somewhat embarrassedly, a smile that looked exceptionally soft under the sunset.

”Me... I have no dietary restrictions. I’ll eat whatever you make.” Ruo Lin thought for a moment and added seriously, ”Really, as long as it’s handmade by you all, anything is fine.”

Ruo Lin had never tasted food that someone had specially made for her. Even in her childhood, the best meals she had were from the small private stove her family’s eldest aunt prepared for her; after becoming an adult, she had rarely eaten such exquisite dishes.

”It’s getting late now, I’m afraid there’s no time to prepare a major feast from scratch...” Yanran’s dark eyes darted around, then she seemed to think of a good idea, her eyes lighting up. ”I know! Teacher, why don’t we try making Boiled Beef? The weather has been getting cooler lately, so eating something hot and spicy will be both appetizing and warming. It couldn’t be more perfect!”

As she spoke, she seemed to already smell that spicy and fresh aroma, and she couldn’t help but swallow softly.

”Boiled Beef! Yay! I love spicy food the most!” Hearing this, Xiao Mei immediately poked her cute little head out from the other side of Yun Xiancheng, her face full of an excited smile. ”Sister Yanran, I’ll help you! I’m best at washing vegetables, cutting meat, and being an assistant!”

Nalan Yanran smiled and nodded, giving her an appreciative look. ”Alright, then it’s a deal. Mei’er, you’re quick and nimble; with your help,”

”we’ll definitely be able to eat soon.”

Back in Wutan City, Xiao Mei often followed behind Yanran as her little sous-chef. The two of them had long since developed a perfect rapport while preparing meals for Yun Xiancheng.

”Husband, how can one spicy dish be enough? What if the teacher isn’t used to spicy food?” Xiao Yu’s mature and seductive voice sounded in Yun Xiancheng’s ear.

She had leaned close to Yun Xiancheng at some point, her soft body gently brushing against his arm, her warm breath puffing against his earlobe with a hint of subtle teasing.

”How about Yu’er prepares a dish of Braised Cabbage for everyone? The cabbage is stewed until it’s tender and melts in your mouth; the broth is delicious, light, and refreshing. It can perfectly balance the spiciness of the Boiled Beef and is also good for the stomach. What do you think, husband?”

She was always like this, thoughtful and considerate, making people feel as comfortable as a spring breeze.

”Sister Yu’er is so thoughtful!” Nalan Yanran praised sincerely. ”Then it’s settled! One meat and one vegetable, one spicy and one light—perfect!”

Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Yan looked at the Young ladies discussing things so enthusiastically and felt a bit envious, yet they couldn’t cut in at all. Xiao Yan rubbed her nose awkwardly and muttered in a low voice, ”I don’t know the first thing about cooking.”

Seriously, if I had known, I should have learned a trick or two. Now I can’t even help make a meal for my husband; I feel so useless...

Xiao Yi Xian smiled gently and said softly, ”When I lived with husband, Linger was the one preparing the meals. I... my knowledge of medicinal herbs is far greater than my knowledge of ingredients. I’m afraid that if I’m not careful, I’ll turn a pot of delicious food into a pot of lethal poison.”

There was a hint of self-deprecation in her words, but the look she gave Yun Xiancheng was full of attachment and tenderness.

Just then, a fluffy little head popped out from Yun Xiancheng’s arms. ”Food! Yun Yan wants food! Husband, Yun Yan is hungry!”

Having slept soundly through class all day, the Little Lioness Yun Yan was in surprisingly good spirits now.

Like a clingy koala, she clung tightly to Yun Xiancheng’s embrace with all four limbs, looking up with her cute and exquisite little face, enjoying her husband’s warm and powerful embrace while constantly acting spoiled.

Ruo Lin looked at the warm and harmonious family scene before her, at the indulgent and doting smile on Yun Xiancheng’s face, and at the undisguised admiration and happiness in the Young ladies’ eyes.

She couldn’t help but reveal a gratified yet slightly envious smile.

Seeing a happy scene, people always unconsciously feel happy as well. However, life is always more sudden than drama.

A loud, powerful shout instantly shattered the warmth and harmony.

A young man dressed in luxurious white clothes, with a lingering gloom and arrogance between his brows, strode aggressively toward Yun Xiancheng, flanked by two followers.

At a glance, he saw Yun Xiancheng, who stood out from the crowd, looking so handsome he didn’t seem mortal. The flames of jealousy instantly surged from his heart, turning his eyes red.

He opened his mouth, a provocative ”Where did this pretty boy come from?” already at his throat, intending to use it as a start to humiliate this man who dared to lay a finger on the goddess in his heart.

But just as he was about to speak, out of the corner of his eye, he saw Instructor Ruo Lin standing beside Yun Xiancheng. Ruo Lin? Hmph, just an ordinary instructor from the Outer Academy.

Bai Shan sneered in his heart. If it were before, he might have had some respect for an instructor.

But things were different now. He was no longer the fledgling Dou Practitioner he once was, but a genuine Great Dou Master! His talent and strength had long since far surpassed the vast majority of instructors in the Outer Academy.

Moreover, he had come prepared this time, wielding the academy’s rules and regulations as his weapon. What did he have to fear?

So, he swallowed the insults at the tip of his tongue and replaced them with an even more eccentric expression, as if he held the moral high ground, raising his voice so everyone around could hear clearly:

”Oh, isn’t this Instructor Ruo Lin? What a coincidence.” He said with a fake smile, ”However, I am quite curious, Instructor Ruo Lin. For you to be so...”

”...pulling and tugging with your own male student in broad daylight, acting so intimately—aren’t you worried? If word of this gets out, won’t it seriously damage your reputation as a teacher?”

Bai Shan put on a desperate, reckless air. In his arrogant posture, he seemed to have completely forgotten the painful memory of when he was once struck by the combined sword strike of Xiao Mei and Xiao Yu,

which pierced through his heart and left him in the infirmary for half a month.

”Bai Shan! What nonsense are you talking about!” Ruo Lin’s face instantly darkened. She furrowed her beautiful brows and looked at the student before her, who had once been considered a star pupil, her eyes filled with disappointment and anger. ”Apologize to your classmate immediately! Otherwise, don’t blame me for using my status as an instructor to sentence you to confinement!”

She was about to step forward to reprimand this ignorant and arrogant fool, but she felt a back appear in front of her—not particularly burly, yet seemingly capable of propping up the entire sky.

Yun Xiancheng took a step forward, precisely shielding Ruo Lin and all the Young ladies behind him.

Bai Shan was incredibly flamboyant now. Ignoring Ruo Lin’s anger, his gaze was like a knife, staring fixedly at Yun Xiancheng. Yun Xiancheng was also looking at him, his eyes as calm as a thousand-year-old well, without the slightest ripple.

However, the moment Bai Shan’s gaze fully met Yun Xiancheng’s face, his whole body seemed to be struck by a bolt of lightning from the heavens, and he froze on the spot.

His mind went blank. All his anger, all his jealousy, and all his schemes were crushed in an instant by an indescribably massive shock.

How could there be... such a perfect person?

It was a face that could not be described with any words.

Handsome, noble, indifferent, and ethereal. All the beautiful words piled together seemed unable to describe even a fraction of his grace.

Those eyes seemed to contain the stars and the universe; just one look was enough to make one feel inferior, unable to even muster the courage to look directly at him.

Bai Shan felt his heart being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, making even breathing difficult. The appearance he took pride in was simply like the dirt on the roadside compared to the bright moon in the sky in front of this face; it was ridiculous to the extreme.

At this moment, a ridiculous bit of envy for the Xiao sisters actually grew in his heart.

”If... if I were a woman, facing such a person, I’m afraid... I’m afraid I would also be willing to... No, no, no!”

As soon as this thought arose, he fearfully extinguished it.

I, Bai Shan, am a seven-foot-tall man! How could I think of such... such a treasonous thing! ”You... you are... Yun Xiancheng?”

Bai Shan finally struggled out of that massive daze. He felt his throat was incredibly dry, and when he spoke, his voice carried a stutter and tremble that even he hadn’t noticed.

Yun Xiancheng did not answer immediately. He calmly took a deep breath, recalling the gentle words of advice Yun Yun had whispered in his ear before he left the Cloud Mist Sect.

”In the academy, remember not to be as competitive as you were during your trials. They are all just naive children there; do not move against others at every turn, and do not easily take lives anymore...”

Yun Xiancheng nodded.

Mm. As long as I don’t kill anyone, it’s fine.

270 Kicking a Stray Dog

After all, it’s a school; killing people at every turn is indeed a bit too much.

Thinking of this, Yun Xiancheng slowly raised his eyelids. In those calm eyes, some emotion finally appeared—it was an indifferent, downward gaze, as if looking at an ant by the roadside.