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The Cannon Fodder Turns His Sister Into A Soaring Phoenix C280

Chapter 280: Senior Brother, Family Matters

Ye Anping retrieved the red robe from the wardrobe, which he had worn only once before in front of Xiao Yunluo. He then instructed Pei Lianxue to change into the uniform of a Xuanxing Sect disciple. After freshening up, he rode his sword towards the main peak of Hundred Lotus Sect.

Spring had returned to Hundred Lotus Sect, with the sound of reading echoing on every peak, creating a vibrant atmosphere. Pei Lianxue took a deep breath, calming her nerves. She used to fear Kong Yulan, especially after every beating her senior brother received, which often led to Pei Lianxue standing with a bucket on her head for hours.

And Kong Yulan’s recent expression didn’t bode well. Although her senior brother claimed not to care, Pei Lianxue understood the societal norms. As a mortal who had ascended to immortality, she was aware of the traditional gender hierarchy. Her senior brother, the young master of the Hundred Lotus Sect, also had certain familial expectations.

Before, she had thought that if Kong Yulan disagreed, she and her senior brother could secretly be together. But now that they had been discovered…

Pei Lianxue glanced at her senior brother, dressed formally, and then at the Xuanxing Sect disciple uniform, he had asked her to wear. Suddenly, she grasped his intention.

“Senior brother, do you want me to marry as a disciple of Xuanxing Sect?”

Ye Anping nodded slightly. “Junior sister, as I’ve said before, there should be no distinction of rank among people. Although it’s lighter among cultivators, the old traditions persist. My mother has lived for centuries, immersed in those outdated beliefs, hence her emphasis on the background of the girl I marry.”

“People tend to compromise. Rather than directly opposing her, it’s better to go along with her wishes and gradually change her views over time to avoid unnecessary conflicts.”

Pei Lianxue nodded, understanding. “I see.”

“The beginning doesn’t matter; it’s the process and the outcome that does,” Ye Anping said, ruffling Pei Lianxue’s hair. “Don’t worry. Senior brother has thought it through. No matter who you are, I will marry you.”

Pei Lianxue listened, took another deep breath, and understood what she needed to say. They ascended the steps together, pushed open the Pavilion’s door, and entered.

Kong Yulan had changed into her celestial attire, seated regally on the imperial concubine’s couch, her expression meticulous and her gaze sharp, emanating the authority of a sect leader.

Pei Lianxue and Ye Anping approached, bowing respectfully. “Mother.” “Madam Kong.”

“Very well, Anping, wait outside,” Kong Yulan said, rising from the couch. “Pei girl, come with me to the inner room. We need to talk privately.”

“Yes.”

Pei Lianxue glanced at Ye Anping, her little fists clenched tightly, followed Kong Yulan up the stairs to the second floor. After they had gone upstairs, Ye Anping breathed a sigh of relief and casually found a chair to sit on. Looking around, he noticed several expensive vases and paintings in the Pavilion and couldn’t help but sigh.

“Dad’s nouveau riche mindset hasn’t faded yet? Such a waste…”

“These were given to Mrs. Kong by the sect leader,” came Xiaodie’s voice from behind. She seemed to have been hiding behind the screen and only dared to peek out when Pei Lianxue and the others went upstairs.

Ye Anping turned to look at her, silent for a moment, then raised an eyebrow and asked, “Did you lead my mother here?”

“Ah… Young Master, are you angry?” Xiaodie weakly pressed her chin and explained, “Well… I still think I should tell the lady about this matter. After all…”

“I’m not angry. After all, you belong to my mother and father. If you don’t tell them, it would seem like you are rebelling.”

Xiaodie sighed helplessly, spread her hands, and said, “Yes, it’s hard to be a maid. If I don’t tell the madam, she’ll have to punish me. If I do tell her, the young master might feel uncomfortable, and there will always be someone unhappy.”

“I told you I’m not angry.”

“As long as you’re not angry, young master.”

“But having said that…”

“What?”

“Where did you learn those things outside, Young Master? I saw you letting Junior Sister Pei upstairs…”

Ye Anping pursed his lips, then asked, “You quite understand!”

“Yes, actually, two years ago, I should have taught the young master those things,” Xiaodie smiled. “But, every time I think of the young master’s dazed look with a dripping nose, I feel quite awkward.”

“How old were you then?”

“Two or three years old! The young master was very good at that time. He asked me for candied haws on a stick every day. However, he wet the bed a little more frequently. I had to help him wash the sheets every few days. It smelled really bad.”

Ye Anping was a little embarrassed. At that time, his brain was not fully developed, and he had no idea about the memories of his previous life. It was not until he was almost three years old that he finally understood the meaning of the images that kept flashing in his mind.

“You girl, have you learned how to go to the house and unveil the tiles? It’s because I haven’t taught you a lesson before, so you are getting bolder!”

“Hehe…” Xiaodie covered her mouth and smiled, changed her name, and saluted, “My apologies.”

Ye Anping waved helplessly, then asked, “Where’s my dad? Why isn’t he here?”

“As for Sect Leader Ye, he should be here now…”

Squeak—

At this point, the door of the Pavilion was pushed open from the outside.

Ye Ao, sporting a straw hat and slinging a jade fishing rod over his shoulder, appeared at the Pavilion’s gate. Spotting Ye Anping inside, he raised an eyebrow and squeezed out a row of forehead wrinkles.

“Huh! Anping, when did you get back?” He inquired.

“Yesterday,” Replied Ye Anping.

“Oh…” nodded Ye Ao, strolling into the room and placing the fishing rod on the nearby table. “So, which girl did you bring back this time? Let me take a look.”

Ye Anping was at a loss for words. “Dad, do you think I bring a girl every time I return?”

Ye Ao furrowed his brow and glanced at him with a wry expression. “When have you ever come back without a girl? First, it was Feng Yudie, then Xiao Yunluo, and the last time… you even brought back a man, Liang Zhu, and his daughter.”

Ye Anping was speechless, but Liang Zhu’s dark circles immediately came to mind. “Dad, I invited Brother Liang to stay here. Are you working him like a mule? I saw him yesterday, and his eyes were almost as dark as pandas.”

“What? Don’t blame me for that,” Ye Ao shook his head. “I wanted him to rest, but he insisted he was fine and took on a lot of tasks.”

“He volunteered!” queried Ye Anping.

“Yeah, I felt sorry for him. He’s risking his life just to support his daughter.”

“Then, I suggested he go out with me for a while, you know, to take a break.”

“Where did you two go? By the way, where have you been these past six months? Mom and I went to Xuanxing Sect to find you, but neither you nor Pei were there. It was your senior sister who welcomed us.”

“Senior sister!”

“Yeah, Bai Yuexin. She’s a nice girl. She asked us a lot about your childhood.”

“I see…”

Ye Anping pondered momentarily, deciding it would be a good idea to bring Senior Sister Bai a gift when he returned to Xuanxing Sect.

As Ye Ao removed his coat, he continued, “Oh, and I also met one of your junior sisters from Xuanxing Sect, a charming and well-behaved girl who guided us.”

A junior sister from Xuanxing Sect! Where did she come from? Ye Anping furrowed his brows in confusion. “Who?”

“Her name is Miss Xuanji! A young cultivator in the Qi refining stage,” Ye Ao clarified.

Ye Anping slightly parted his lips, realizing that not many people knew Si Xuanji’s name. Most knew her as Immortal Dan Yue, a name even his parents were unfamiliar with.

“You’re quite lucky, son. That girl seems quite fond of you. She even asked me to meet you and pass on a message,” Ye Ao remarked.

“What message?” Ye Anping inquired.

“She said she’s available to help anytime. If you need anything, just go to her residence and find her,” Ye Ao relayed.

Ye Anping couldn’t help but wonder, what was her intention?

Listening, he felt somewhat uneasy. He didn’t believe Si Xuanji had feelings for him. She must have some ulterior motive for getting close to his parents.

Ye Ao glanced at Ye Anping, seeming quite proud that his son attracted many admirers, all beautiful girls. Reflecting on his own past, Ye Ao sighed. He recalled when he had to carry two hundred kilograms of Kong Yulan.

“Oh,” He remembered something else, then walked to a bookshelf in the corner, rummaged around, and retrieved a small box, tossing it to Ye Anping.

“Oh, and this is yours too,” He added.

“What’s this?” Ye Anping asked.

“It’s from Chilong Mansion, a jade pendant. Did you also win Miss Li over during your last visit?” Ye Ao teased.

Ye Anping shivered with goosebumps from his father’s teasing and hastily interrupted, “Hey, if you’re not going to read it properly, then don’t read it at all.”

“Ah~~~” Ye Ao chuckled, stroking his beard. He handed the letter to Ye Anping. “Read it yourself, but remember to reply. You might make the poor girl cry if you don’t.”

“Dad, how could you read my letter?” Ye Anping protested.

“Your mother peeked at it, and I just took a glance,” Ye Ao defended, winking his left eye. Then he glanced around the room. “Speaking of which, where is your mother?”

“Upstairs, chatting with Junior Sister Pei again,” Ye Anping replied.

“Pei girl! What are they talking about?”

Ye Anping rolled his eyes and sighed, slightly exasperated by the situation. He turned to Xiaodie, who hadn’t spoken yet, and said, “Xiaodie, you explain.”

Xiaodie glanced at Ye Anping, let out a small sigh, and then respectfully informed, “Master Ye, yesterday, Young Master and Junior Sister Pei engaged in clandestine dual cultivation, and Madam Kong found out.”

“Dual cultivation…” Ye Ao paused, sensing something amiss, and his eyes widened in shock. “What on earth?”

Xiaodie didn’t repeat herself. Instead, she curled her lips slightly and observed him quietly. After a long moment of confusion, Ye Ao finally grasped the situation. “Wow, you’re quite something! I even made a bet with your mother, saying you’d definitely bring someone back, but the person you brought ended up in Pei girl’s belly!”

Ye Anping shook his head in disbelief. “Dad, this joke isn’t funny.”

Ye Ao moved to a tea table by the window, gesturing for Ye Anping to join him. “Come on, let’s have a chat. Come here, son!”

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