Chapter 311: Old Loli, Nine Dragons Heavenly Seal
Changyu Street in the Western District was the liveliest spot in Tainan City. Stretching for several miles, the street was lined mostly with upscale shops selling jewelry and trinkets, as well as eateries and teahouses for entertainment. Consequently, many casual travelers who visited Tianan City frequented this area for romantic outings and leisurely strolls.
Ye Anping held an umbrella as he walked beside Si Xuanji, accompanying her as they aimlessly wandered the streets. To outsiders, they appeared to be a couple of wanderers who had traveled from afar, with the man exuding warmth and charm and the woman displaying intelligence and charm. They were perfectly matched.
The two paused at a stall selling hairpins. Si Xuanji glanced at them briefly, then selected a hairpin and placed it in her black and white bun, gesturing,
“Master Ye, how does it look? Does it suit me?”
“It looks nice,” He replied.
Si Xuanji pursed her lips, put the hairpin back in place, and complained, “Nice, but somewhat perfunctory.”
Ye Anping, feeling somewhat resigned, tried to appease her. He glanced at the hairpins on the stall, selected another one, and inserted it into Si Xuanji’s bun, commenting,
“This hairpin complements Miss Xuanji better. It features a yin and yang fish, complementing Miss Xuanji’s unique eyes.”
“That’s about right,” She conceded.
Si Xuanji toyed with the hairpin Ye Anping had placed on her head but ultimately decided not to purchase it. She returned it to its original spot and continued walking ahead.
Observing her actions, Ye Anping sighed softly and decided to inquire about the price from the stall owner. Upon learning it was reasonably priced, he purchased the hairpin and caught up with Si Xuanji, reinserting it into her bun.
“Hmm!” She questioned.
“How can I shop with a lady and not get her a little something?” He joked, flashing a smile.
Si Xuanji chuckled mischievously as she played with the hairpin on her head, then asked, “And what did you get me?”
“Did Master Ye give me the hairpin as a sign of wanting to pursue a young lady?”
Ye Anping quickly smiled and responded, “It was merely a gesture of gratitude. Miss Xuanji had lent me her transformation pendant, which proved to be extremely helpful during our time at the Moon Shadow Sword Sect. Without it, the outcome could have been disastrous.”
Si Xuanji tilted her head and asked, “Is that the truth?”
“Of course, it’s the truth. It was just a token of gratitude.”
“Oh… I thought Master Ye had taken a liking to me. In that case, wouldn’t I unconsciously steal my sister’s partner? She would surely resent me for that.”
“You know that, yet you still want me to accompany you shopping?”
Ye Anping felt somewhat speechless, but he had no choice but to go with Si Xuanji’s request to go shopping. He had to go along with her to avoid her feeling upset. If she felt upset, he would end up being scolded.
But then again, why did Si Xuanji always act like this whenever she got close to him?
Last time when that old lady came over, she even padded her own chest.
In the game, although she pretended to be a disciple of the Xuanxing Sect to approach Feng Yudie, her intention was only to entrust Xiao Yunluo to Feng Yudie without engaging in any flirtation with her.
But now…
Ye Anping pondered momentarily before finally asking, “Miss Xuanji, when we first met, you mentioned that I could seek your help to relieve my excess yang energy…”
“Hmm!”
Upon hearing this, Si Xuanji’s eyes instantly lit up. She turned around to face Ye Anping, eager to hear more.
“So, Mr. Ye wants the young lady to help you relieve your yang energy now?”
“No…” Ye Anping paused momentarily, then continued, “I’m just a bit confused. When we first met, you made such a promise to me. And if I understand correctly, the so-called elimination of Yang Qi matters refers to dual cultivation!”
Si Xuanji nodded silently, then asked, “Well… Mr. Ye wants to know why I am willing to go to such lengths for you, even disregarding my own innocence?”
“Yes.”
“Mr. Ye, due to the nature of the martial arts I practice, I cannot bear children. Therefore, I will never have a spouse in the future. As a woman destined to remain single, what value does my innocence hold? It’s better to use it to help someone like you.”
Although Ye Anping knew this, he feigned surprise, “Miss Xuanji can’t have children!”
“Yes.” Si Xuanji nodded, her eyes showing a hint of resignation, but she still smiled tightly, “Mr. Ye, you defy fate. Consider it as this little girl trying to do you a favor. I hope that if I ever need help, you won’t forget about me. That’s all.”
“…”
“Is this reason acceptable to Mr. Ye?”
Ye Anping hesitated momentarily, then nodded, “Miss Xuanji, there’s no need to make me owe you a favor like this. If you ever have any difficulties, just ask me directly. If I can help, I won’t refuse.”
“Really!” Si Xuanji shook her head slightly and remarked, “It’s not that I don’t trust Mr. Ye, but Mr. Ye is not naive. He should understand that the word ‘promise’ holds little value in the context of cultivators.”
Ye Anping smiled wryly, “Miss Xuanji seems a bit too pessimistic.”
“If I am indeed being pessimistic, then so be it. It’s not uncommon for daughters to be sentimental.”
Si Xuanji narrowed her eyes and smiled, then after some thought, she simply wrapped her arm around Ye Anping’s shoulder and asked, “Speaking of which, how are Mr. Ye and my sister? When we first met three years ago, did you show my sister the Yin-Yang jade pendant I gave you?”
“…Not yet.”
“Huh! So Mr. Ye don’t like my sister!” Si Xuanji hesitated momentarily before adding, “Although my sister may be a bit childish at times, she is pure-hearted and kind and comes from a good family background. Among the young masters of various sects, she is quite a catch. I wonder why Mr. Ye isn’t interested in my sister?”
Ye Anping was silent for a moment, then came up with an excuse, “It’s not that I don’t like her. Senior Sister Xiao is indeed a fine lady. Currently, I am only at the stage of foundation building, and I am still young. It’s not yet time to consider marriage.”
“So, you do like her then!”
“Miss Xuanji, things are rarely so straightforward.”
Si Xuanji smirked mischievously, “Then does Mr. Ye like me more, or does he prefer my sister?”
“…”
“Just kidding, that question would surely put Mr. Ye in a difficult spot.”
Ye Anping sighed lightly, “Huh—”
Si Xuanji shrugged and took a painting from her storage bag, handing it to Ye Anping, saying, “We came to the Emperor Sect this time for this item. I hope Mr. Ye can also help us find it.”
With the conversation finally becoming serious, Ye Anping breathed a sigh of relief and looked down at the painting. It depicted a Nine Dragons Jade Seal, known as the “Nine Dragons Heavenly Seal,” an ancient artifact related to Xiao Yunluo’s background.
Si Xuanji had been searching for this item for a hundred years, and in the game, she had lured Feng Yudie and Xiao Yunluo to the Emperor Sect of the Central Domain for this jade seal.
However, in the game, Si Xuanji did not directly tell Feng Yudie, like she did now, that she was looking for this thing.
After hesitating momentarily, Ye Anping asked, “Miss Xuanji, is this a jade seal?”
“Yes, this ancient treasure is called the ‘Nine Dragons Heavenly Seal.’ I know this item should be in Tainan City, but I don’t know its exact location.”
“If even you don’t know where it is, how can I start looking for it?”
“I’ve heard that the ‘Nine Dragons Heavenly Seal’ is drawn by destiny. Since you can defy fate, maybe this item will attract you there?”
“Well…”
