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The Cannon Fodder Turns His Sister Into A Soaring Phoenix C288

Chapter 288: Senior Brother, Three People on One Horse

A month and a half later, the blazing sun hung high in the sky, and dust and sand flew through the desert. Beneath the towering and majestic sandstone city gate, a continuous stream of caravans passed. A sweaty-blooded horse carrying three people with straw hats stopped at the city gate. A young man with a straw hat held the reins, and in his arms was a woman wearing a blue-green robe with her hair tied into a long ponytail.

If anyone only looked at these two, they might think they were a pair of young travelers exploring the Central Domain. However, behind the young man, there was another woman sitting, wearing a black light silk robe, with a few strands of silver hair peeking out from under the straw hat.

At the tea stall by the city gate, many tea drinkers saw them and couldn’t help but be curious,

“What do you think their relationship is? Holding one and carrying another behind.”

“I think the one in front is his sister or something, and the one he’s holding behind is his wife.”

“How is that possible? The wife must be the one he’s holding, and the one behind is probably his sister, hugging his waist.”

The tea stall owner came over to serve tea, glancing at the three of them, and said, “Who knows, maybe both of them are his wives?”

Whispers entered his ears, and Ye Anping immediately had black lines all over his face. He knew that flying with a sword was not allowed near the Central Domain. So, when he reached the border of the Western Domain, he planned to buy three horses. However, unexpectedly, it seemed there was some kind of epidemic, and all the horses were gone. After wandering for a while, he finally bought the current sweaty-blooded horse.

So, after entering the Central Domain, they could only do this – the three of them riding on one horse, rushing on the road. Feng Yudie, who was hugging his waist, turned her head when Ye Anping stopped moving, smiling and asking,

“Young Master Ye, are you tired of riding? Do you want to switch with me? I’ll ride.”

Ye Anping knew at once that she simply wanted to hold Pei Lianxue. Naturally, he didn’t agree. With a cold laugh, he flicked the reins again, rode through the gates of Yu Guan City, and entered the city.

Unlike the fairy cities and towns in the Western Domain, which were picturesque and tranquil. In Yu Guan City, looking around, there was no trace of greenery – yellow sand roads, sandstone houses, and above, a scorching hot sun. Even Ye Anping, cultivating diligently since childhood, found it hard to withstand the heat of the Yu Guan Desert. If it weren’t for his junior sister acting as a natural ice block in his arms, he would probably suffer from heatstroke on the journey.

The three of them found a random inn to stay in. Ye Anping walked into the inn’s entrance, instructed Feng Yudie and junior sister to find a place to sit, and went to the counter. Without waiting for the innkeeper to inquire, he casually took out ten spirit stones and slapped them on the table,

“Innkeeper, bring three pots of cold water.”

This move startled the innkeeper. He quickly reached out to cover the ten spirit stones with his hand, glancing around at the other customers in the inn.

“Young Master, is this your first time in Yu Guan City?”

Ye Anping raised an eyebrow, smiling, “What’s the matter? Ten spirit stones for three pots of water are not enough? If it’s not, I can add another ten.”

“No, no, no… it’s not that it’s not enough…” The innkeeper had a face full of embarrassment, waving his hands quickly and advising, “Young Master, Yu Guan City is different from the Western Domain. Most people here are wandering cultivators. You and the two young ladies with you, with cultivation in the mid to late Foundation Establishment stage. Let me give you some advice, don’t show off your wealth. It might attract unwanted attention.”

Ye Anping smiled, waved his hand, and took out another ten spirit stones from his storage bag, slapping them on the table.

“Is this sufficient?” The innkeeper asked with a raised eyebrow, observing Ye Anping’s smirk. He couldn’t help but marvel at the kid’s stubbornness. Without much delay, he accepted the twenty spirit stones and instructed someone to fetch water.

Ye Anping glanced back at the table where Feng Yudie was settled, then hesitated. “By the way, bring another roasted chicken,” He added.

“On such a scorching day, Young Master still craves roasted chicken!” The innkeeper queried.

“If I ask for it, just bring it. Is the money not enough?” Ye Anping retorted.

“Alright, alright, it’s enough,” The innkeeper grumbled, motioning to Old Huang. “Get a roasted chicken! Table by the left door.”

Ye Anping shrugged and surveyed the other patrons in the inn. He noticed several Foundation Establishment cultivators in the corner who cast a glance their way. He didn’t pay them much heed and joined Feng Yudie at the table.

He understood the importance of keeping wealth discreet. He also knew Yu Guan City was rife with unlawful elements, including many money-hungry thieves. However, in the game, Feng Yudie attracted the attention of a thief because she spent a lot of spirit stones on water and roasted chicken when they visited Yu Guan City. He wanted to recruit that thief, and the simplest way was to be noticed by her.

Feng Yudie seemed to sense the attention from the adjacent table. After Ye Anping sat down, she was concerned, “Young Master Ye, why draw attention to ourselves? Those people have definitely set their sights on us. They might attempt a robbery tonight.”

Pei Lianxue, seated nearby, said, “Senior Brother is luring the enemy deeper.”

Ye Anping patted her head affectionately. “Earlier, when we passed the Sword Sect, wasn’t there a wanted notice?” He reminded Feng Yudie.

Feng Yudie blinked in recollection. “For Thief Immortal!”

“If she bites, it’s perfect. If not, we move on. Remember, when she comes tonight, don’t hold back, hit hard,” Ye Anping instructed his companions.

As they discussed their plan, the inn’s waiter arrived with the roasted chicken and water. Feng Yudie dug in eagerly while Ye Anping kept an eye on the main gate. Honestly, he wasn’t sure if they could catch the thief immortal.

In his memory, the person was named Su Wan’er, a cultivator skilled in escape techniques and theft. She possessed a technique called “Star-Picking Art,” which allowed spatial teleportation.

In the game, after encountering Su Wan’er in Yu Guan City, Feng Yudie and Xiao Yunluo suffered a significant setback. Su Wan’er used the Star-Picking Art to steal their spirit swords and spirit stones, leaving them penniless and forced to sleep rough. Since then, Feng Yudie and Su Wan’er have harbored a deep-seated animosity.

During the Emperor’s Sect incident, Su Wan’er managed to snatch away many items from Feng Yudie once again. It wasn’t until the end of the ordeal that Feng Yudie got her revenge.

However, after unveiling Su Wan’er’s true identity by removing her fox mask, they discovered she was quite attractive, and then…

At this thought, Ye Anping’s expression darkened. He couldn’t help but raise his gaze to observe Feng Yudie, who indulged in chicken bones with greasy lips.

“… …”

Gulp~~~Gulp…

Huh!

Seeing him looking her way, Feng Yudie blinked in confusion, then furrowed her brow and asked, muffled, “Why are you staring at me?”

“Nothing. Just enjoy your meal…”

Ye Anping sighed silently as he supported his chin with both hands.

The Feng Yudie before him seemed different from the one he remembered from the game.

In the game, Feng Yudie would freeze whenever she saw a pretty girl, and if she tried to chat them up, she would always get scolded by Xiao Yunluo.

And now…

“Pei Junior Sister, want some roast chicken! These legs are the best. I’ll save them for you…”

Pei Lianxue elegantly sipped her tea, then glanced at Feng Yudie and replied, “No.”

Feng Yudie offered the chicken leg to Pei Lianxue’s mouth, saying, “Give it a try~ It’s so delicious, with a different flavor from the Western Regions. The roasted chicken here has a bit of a kick.”

Pei Lianxue furrowed her brows and coldly reiterated, “I said no!”

Feeling dejected, Feng Yudie withdrew her hand and nibbled on the chicken skin, muttering, “Oh…”

Observing their interaction silently, Ye Anping felt somewhat exasperated. He sighed, realizing that despite three years of trying, Feng Yudie hadn’t given up on trying to get closer to Pei Lianxue, despite her cold responses.

Should he call her foolish or incredibly loyal?

Ye Anping pushed the thought aside. For now, he needed to figure out how to capture Su Wan’er. If he didn’t catch her, she would create chaos among the Emperor Sect, the demon clan, and the devil cultivators later on. It would be a huge problem, and he still needed her assistance with certain matters. But then again, Ye Anping suddenly became curious about what Su Wan’er looked like.

In the game, she was depicted as a character clad in a pristine white nocturnal robe, wearing a fox mask and bearing the title “Snowy Mountain Flying Fox” above her head, marking her as an NPC. As for what lay beneath the mask, the official version left it ambiguous, much like the empty eyes of Li Longling.

But since she had caught Feng Yudie’s attention, it indicated that she must have been attractive!

As Ye Anping pondered Su Wan’er’s appearance, he suddenly heard the faint sound of his “Star Returning Bell” from the storage bag.

Ding-ling-ling~

This crisp sound made Ye Anping’s hair stand on end, and he felt a sudden drop in temperature, prompting him to scan his surroundings.

Was Si Xuanji nearby? How could she be? She and Xiao Yunluo had left three months ago. Even if they had taken their time, they would have long passed Yu Guang. She couldn’t be here. Or was she intentionally waiting for him?

Ye Anping felt puzzled, but then another sound of the bell echoed in his mind.

Ding-ling-ling~

He furrowed his brows slightly and quickly scanned the area. The inn had several guests, but none matched Si Xuanji’s petite stature.

Pei Lianxue noticed Ye Anping’s alert expression and readied her spirit sword subconsciously. Glancing at Feng Yudie, who was eating beside her, she whispered, “Stop eating.”

“Huh!” Feng Yudie was startled. Seeing Ye Anping’s expression, she quickly wiped her greasy hands on the table and looked around, frowning. “Where?”

Seeing that he had made them both alert, Ye Anping felt somewhat helpless. After some thought, considering that Si Xuanji hadn’t shown up, he wondered if she wanted to meet him alone.

“Junior sister, there’s nothing wrong. I’m just a bit surprised. You two go ahead and eat. I’ll go out for a moment.”

“Ah… Brother, don’t you want us to accompany you?”

“No need, I’ll just check nearby, won’t go too far.”

Ye Anping stood up, walked to the inn’s entrance, and calmly listened to the sound of the Star Returning Bell coming through his spiritual awareness from the storage bag.

Ding-ling-ling~

“To the left…”

He looked to the left and spotted a teahouse about fifty feet away, with the sign “Sand Pavilion” hanging above the door.

If he remembered correctly, that should be the pawnshop of the Yu Guang Black Market.

“Why would she go to the Black Market?” Ye Anping furrowed his brows slightly, realizing that the sound of the bell might not necessarily be pointing to Si Xuanji. A trace of caution emerged in his mind. He took a few talismans and a small dagger, hiding them in his sleeves, and walked over.

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