Chapter 335: Senior brother, sleeping with me
Ye Anping reminisced and realized that Xiao Yunluo had misunderstood. He held her and pushed open the door to his No. 2 room, stepping inside as he explained,
“That time, I simply asked Senior Sister Feng to help me suppress my yang energy with her true energy. In return, I gave her 30,000 spirit stones…”
As he spoke, Ye Anping’s mind steadied slightly, suddenly realizing that Feng Yudie’s halt in cultivation seemed unrelated to him.
After he and Xiao Yunluo returned to the Xuanxing Sect, Feng Yudie emerged from the stone room to begin foundational cultivation.
Following their time at Chilong Mansion, he reached the middle stage of foundational cultivation, one step ahead of Feng Yudie.
Just recently, due to settlement reasons, his cultivation broke through the mid-stage bottleneck and entered the mid-late stage. Simultaneously, Feng Yudie, cultivating slowly, also made a breakthrough, advancing the Mysterious Yin Technique to the third level.
After observing for several hours today, Feng Yudie’s progress was slow. However, after his own yang energy settled and he broke through, she also made a breakthrough. This couldn’t be a coincidence.
Si Xuanji had once mentioned that he and Feng Yudie were intertwined by fate. Considering this, he realized he might be hindering Feng Yudie now, especially with his “golden finger.”
Without the advantage of Yang Qi Calculation, Feng Yudie might only be in the early stages of foundational cultivation. Previously, this wasn’t a major issue, but now it was different.
Feng Yudie and Gu Mingxin had become aware of each other’s presence, becoming mortal enemies. While their aptitudes and cultivation gaps were small initially, Feng Yudie’s association with him would widen the gap between her and Gu Mingxin. He could use his foresight and strategy to compensate for the current gap, but eventually, it would become insurmountable.
Ye Anping was confident that a foundational cultivator could kill a core-formation cultivator by exploiting weaknesses without causing harm. However, even with the Wuyi Pearl, a foundational cultivator could never kill a Nascent Soul cultivator.
When the gap in raw power reached a certain level, strategy and tactics became ineffective. In short, he needed to focus on advancing his cultivation. At the very least, he had to ensure his cultivation level kept pace with Gu Mingxin’s, or else he and Feng Yudie would perish under Gu Mingxin’s blade. However, getting a dual spiritual root cultivator to catch up with a prodigy like Gu Mingxin was no easy task.
Should he resort to demonic cultivation techniques to swiftly advance his cultivation?
Although demonic techniques offered rapid progress, they went against the natural order, often relying on plundering others’ cores to elevate cultivation. It was easy to succumb to inner demons and perish, making it a terrible idea.
The remaining method that did not violate the immortal way was dual cultivation. In simpler terms, engaging in dual cultivation with someone of higher cultivation and qualifications, using the transformation of yin and yang to enhance one’s own cultivation, seemed to be the only viable shortcut for him.
With this realization, Ye Anping suddenly recalled Si Xuanji’s flirtatious behavior towards him. Initially puzzled by why someone as powerful as Si Xuanji would be so considerate towards a cultivator with dual spiritual roots like him, even attempting to seduce him to help “resolve his Yang Qi,” he now understood the significance of her actions.
Apart from the fact that he was handsome, Si Xuanji probably foresaw that his dual spiritual roots would become the weaker aspect of his cultivation. She likely prepared to assist him in compensating for this weakness through the dual cultivation of Daoism.
The engagement with Xiao Yunluo was probably for this reason.
Like how he cultivated his junior sister to survive the sect’s annihilation, Si Xuanji might have raised Feng Yudie in the game to have a capable subordinate.
Perhaps, when Si Xuanji came to him with the yin-yang pendant for Xiao Yunluo’s engagement, he had no choice but to face the predetermined path in this world.
As Ye Anping pondered his fate, emotions stirred within him. Suddenly, a small hand lifted and gently touched his forehead, drawing circles.
Xiao Yunluo, nestled in Ye Anping’s embrace like a princess, observed him deep in thought with a serious expression. She didn’t disturb him, but as his brows furrowed more, she couldn’t resist smoothing out the crease.
“Ye Anping, what’s weighing on your mind?”
Watching Xiao Yunluo in his arms, Ye Anping’s lips slightly parted. After hesitating for a moment, he simply shook his head without speaking. Leading her to the bedside, he sat down and let Xiao Yunluo lean against his chest.
Xiao Yunluo was caught off guard, her eyes suddenly panicked. She wanted to struggle away, but the inner conflict prevented her from resisting. She could only curse under her breath,
“What are you doing?”
Ye Anping remained silent with closed eyes for a moment. His hand delicately slipped into her neckline, touching her skin gently with a light pinch.
“!!”
Xiao Yunluo instantly straightened up, biting her lip lightly. However, she didn’t resist, just blushed and averted her gaze, asking, “Didn’t you just talk to Lianxue…”
“I’m originally Senior Sister Xiao’s student companion and one of the duties of a student companion includes intimate companionship.”
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yunluo’s ears perked up, and a hint of distress appeared in her eyes. Glancing at Ye Anping’s calm face, she said,
“That’s right… then, go ahead.”
“Yeah.”
Ye Anping nodded, turned Xiao Yunluo a quarter turn, had her lean against his chest, and smoothly moved his hands behind her knees, spreading her legs and sitting astride. The fair and petite jade feet dangled on either side of Ye Anping’s knees, swaying lightly, then slightly arched.
Xiao Yunluo’s face was full of shyness, but she simply closed her eyes.
“But… only use your hands! And no staring!”
Rustling sounds followed. Ye Anping gently touched the crescent moon with his index finger, pausing slightly before softly saying,
“Senior Sister Xiao, promise me something.”
“What… what…”
“Don’t secretly read those books at night. It’s not beneficial for your cultivation. You’re about to form a core, so you should learn restraint. Look at yourself now.”
Xiao Yunluo’s cheeks were so red that they seemed steaming, her lips and teeth were slightly open, but she didn’t say a word. It took a while before she could hold back a sentence,
“I’m also a teenage girl… Is it abnormal to have that kind of need?”
“Only once or twice a month at most. How often do you usually do this?”
Almost every day… Xiao Yunluo opened her lips and teeth slightly and was embarrassed to say it. She turned her head to look at Ye Anping’s face with shameful and angry eyes but saw that he didn’t look at him. With her eyes closed,
“Why are you so serious at this time?”
“When have I been immoral? Didn’t you tell me not to look at it?”
“…”
Xiao Yunluo pursed her lips and finally relaxed, reaching out to grab Ye Anping’s big hand and letting him touch her back.
The dim candlelight shone on the two of them, and from time to time a light and tender voice like a nightingale sounded in the room.
Ye Anping kept his eyes closed the whole time, letting Xiao Yunluo control his fingers with her hands, feeling her swaying in his arms.
It wasn’t clear how much time had passed before Xiao Yunluo spoke again, asking,
“Ye Anping, You’re just my companion.”
“Senior Sister Xiao only wants me as your escort!”
“Is Senior Sister Xiao hoping I’ll only be your companion?”
“Lianxue is your Daoist companion, and I have a good relationship with her… so…”
Xiao Yunluo gently pursed her lips, recalling the Yin-Yang pendant her mother gave to Ye Anping. She liked Ye Anping. But she also valued Pei Lianxue as a friend and didn’t want her to see her as an enemy because of Ye Anping.
After a moment of silence, she decided not to mention the Yin-Yang pendant until she convinced Pei Lianxue to agree to Ye Anping marrying her as his second wife.
Otherwise, it would only complicate things for Ye Anping.
In this world, outstanding men having multiple wives wasn’t a big deal. It was just that Lianxue was a bit protective. She believed she could persuade Lianxue. So, she would maintain some distance from Ye Anping.
Ye Anping was her schoolmate, and they only shared a bed on weekdays…
“Remember, Ye Anping!”
Ye Anping looked at her, nodded slightly, and said, “Yes.”
Xiao Yunluo smiled happily, no longer hesitant with small gestures, and once again took hold of Ye Anping’s right hand.
But at that moment,
Jingle bell bell~~
The sound of a jade bell echoed in Ye Anping’s mind.
Not sure if it was Si Xuanji or Su Wan’er, He instantly restrained himself, quickly withdrawing his hand.
“What’s wrong?”
Xiao Yunluo was puzzled. When she turned to look at him, a playful female voice from the corner of the room said,
“Oh! Looks like I came at the wrong time? Young Master Ye is busy helping Young Master Xiao care for herself.”
The woman with the silver-curved white face seemed to sneak in with the wind, coming out of the room’s corner with a smirk and standing five feet away from Ye Anping and Xiao Yunluo.
Xiao Yunluo was momentarily stunned, quickly pulling down the long skirt around her waist. Her face displayed a mix of shame and horror as she looked at the fox-faced woman who appeared suddenly.
“Thief Immortal! You, you, you… Aren’t you supposed to be dead? This afternoon…”
“Um!”
Su Wan’er raised an eyebrow, her masked eyes shifting to Ye Anping, who held Xiao Yunluo.
“Master Ye didn’t tell her!”, She asked.
Xiao Yunluo, puzzled, turned to look at Ye Anping behind her, her big purple eyes filled with doubt.
Ye Anping sighed and maintained the posture with Xiao Yunluo, saying, “Miss Su, couldn’t you knock on the door before you came?”
“Hehe~ Sorry! I never knock on the door when I go in or out,” Su Wan’er replied with a smile under the mask. She took a chair, sat down, and presented a book to Ye Anping from her storage bag.
Xiao Yunluo took the scroll, hesitated, and unfolded it, her eyes widening, “Is this a map of Tianan City Palace?”
Ye Anping glanced at the map, slightly surprised, and asked, “When did Miss Su get this?”
“Just now, don’t worry, no one noticed,” Su Wan’er reassured, shrugging. “Even though I’m not a Thief Immortal now, I used to be one. Stealing a map is no big deal.”
Ye Anping raised an eyebrow, looking at Su Wan’er’s fox face, and questioned, “I haven’t even told Miss Su what kind of help I need. How does she already know?”
“Hehe… I’m not a fool. The only things I’m good at are the Star Reaching Technique and the Escape Technique. If you need my help, it’s probably related to stealing. In Tainan City, the only thing that could catch Young Master Ye’s interest is likely the Emperor Sect’s secret treasury. Consider this my declaration,” Su Wan’er explained.
“Well, since Miss Su has figured it out, there’s no need for further explanations.”
Ye Anping took the map from Xiao Yunluo’s hand, spreading it in mid-air with his spiritual power. He then pointed his hand like a sword, flicking the remaining holy water from his fingertips onto the map’s center, leaving a small black mark.
“Here,” He pointed out.
Su Wan’er turned to look and asked, “Tianhe Hall!”
“Yes, directly beneath the Tianhe Hall in the Imperial Palace, there’s a Five Elements Restriction. I’d like to ask Miss Su to take my junior sister with you, enter it, break the restriction, and retrieve a statue weighing a thousand kilograms. I’ll wait at the Meridian Gate outside Tianhe Hall, and you can deliver the statue there. Once things settle, we’ll meet outside Tainan City.”
“Understood, and what about the reward?”
“One and a half percent.”
“Deal.”
“Miss Su, so decisive. Don’t you want to discuss the price again?” Ye Anping inquired.
Su Wan’er shrugged, stood up, took out the jade plaque Liang Zhu had given her, and said, “No need. By the way, I’ve changed my last name to Ye.”
“In that case, we’ll act after the Demon Emperor arrives. Brother Liang will guide you into the palace first, and a maid named Hongyu by the emperor and empress will assist you,” Su Wan’er explained.
“Got it. I won’t disturb Young Master Ye from helping Young Master Xiao anymore. But I’ll say one thing – Young Master Ye. You’re not old, so it’s better to exercise some restraint,” Su Wan’er advised.
Ye Anping replied with a dark expression, “No trouble.”
Su Wan’er waved her hand and walked towards the shadow in the corner of the room. The dim candlelight flickered, and she vanished from the room.
After Su Wan’er left, Xiao Yunluo took a while to recover, realizing that the Thief Immortal had seen her embarrassing posture.
Shame and anger filled her, but soon she shook off the embarrassment, turning to Ye Anping.
“Ye Anping, are you planning to raid the Emperor Sect’s treasury? That’s the Emperor of the Central Domain…”
“Senior Sister Xiao, you don’t need to worry. Everything is ready. We just need the Demon Emperor now,” Ye Anping assured, glancing at her disheveled appearance, and asked, “Do you want to continue?”
“…”
After such a diversion, how could she still be in the mood…
Xiao Yunluo opened her eyes and asked, “Is there anything I can do to help?”
“When the Demon Emperor and Senior Sister Feng are fighting, you have to help Senior Sister Feng,” Ye Anping interrupted.
“Huh! Demon Emperor!”
“Well, the Demon Emperor wants an opportunity from Senior Sister Feng. Her cultivation has just reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment. I’m worried that she won’t be able to withstand it. Just don’t let her die under the Demon Emperor’s sword. It doesn’t matter if she has a few more tricks.”
Couldn’t stand it…
Hearing Ye Anping speak so casually, Xiao Yunluo didn’t know what expression to make. The Demon Emperor Hu Mu was a powerful cultivator in the void realm among modern people. What level of cultivation did the second idiot have now? Wouldn’t it be seeking trouble to fight with him?
Xiao Yunluo didn’t understand, but since it was Ye Anping who said it, she trusted him. So, she stopped thinking about it and nodded in agreement, “Okay.”
Then, she pursed her lips, held Ye Anping’s hand in her little hand, and placed it in front of her wet crescent moon.
“Then you go ahead and help me sleep…”
Ye Anping sighed slightly, “After today, the next time will be a month later. Senior Sister Xiao must remember it clearly.”
“I… I know! Hurry up… It will be dawn soon, and Second Idiot and Lianxue will get up soon.”
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