Chapter 325: Big heroine, eavesdropping
In the quiet of the night, the cicadas buzzed outside the window. Inside the room, the warm glow of the lamp illuminated Ye Anping’s face as he held a book, lending a gentle touch to his serene eyes.
After waiting for a while, Xiao Yunluo cautiously opened her eyes and glanced at Ye Anping, who had been waiting for her since the afternoon. His handsome face never failed to captivate her, yet amidst her fascination, she also felt a longing.
With Pei Lianxue asleep and the room empty, except for herself and Ye Anping, she couldn’t help but wonder if he saw her as nothing more than a mere acquaintance.
Why wasn’t he making any advances towards her?
She had prepared herself mentally, ready to withstand inappropriate actions from him, yet he remained engrossed in his book, completely ignoring her.
—Am I just insignificant to him compared to Lianxue?
—Can’t he spare some of his affection for me, even if it’s just a gesture like fixing my hair or gazing into my eyes for a moment?
Xiao Yunluo’s mind raced with thoughts.
Just then—
Whoosh~~
A gentle breeze swept in through the open window, accompanied by the darkness of the night.
Ye Anping’s ears twitched as he felt a warm breath against his neck. Turning around, he found striking eyes staring back at him.
His face paled, genuinely startled by the sudden appearance of Si Xuanji. He nearly raised his hand to push her away but quickly realized and instead placed his hand on his chest, patting it twice,
“Hu—Miss Xuanji…”
Hearing Ye Anping’s voice, Xiao Yunluo’s heart skipped a beat, but she remained on the bed, listening intently.
Si Xuanji smiled at Ye Anping, “Did I scare you?”
“Scared.”
“Hee~”
Si Xuanji glanced at Xiao Yunluo lying on the bed, squinted her eyes slightly, and immediately saw through her sister’s pretense of sleeping. Pausing for a moment, she shifted her gaze back to Ye Anping’s face and jokingly remarked,
“Mr. Ye, my sister is lying defenselessly on the bed, and yet you don’t make a move on her?”
Ye Anping, with a wry smile, took out the Yin Yang Pendant Si Xuanji had given him from his storage bag and said,
“Senior Sister Xiao is the young master of the Xuanxing Sect, and I, as a mere young master of the Hundred Lotus Sect, am hardly a suitable match. Even if I believe so myself, if Senior Sister Xiao’s mother, Immortal Danyue, were to know, she would certainly not agree.”
Si Xuanji shook her head slightly upon hearing this,
“Young Master Ye, you underestimate yourself too much. When the time comes, I will speak to Immortal Danyue on your behalf, and she will definitely agree. Moreover…”
Xiao Yunluo couldn’t believe it, Mother agreed to her being with Ye Anping… Was it true?
Are you still pretending… Ye Anping felt speechless and said,
“Let’s wait until I can meet Immortal Danyue before discussing this further. By the way, Miss Xuanji, could you introduce me to her?”
“You want to meet my mother?”
“Yes, I’ve heard that Immortal Danyue is a majestic figure with beauty that rivals that of the finest in the land. I truly wish to meet her. If I’m fortunate enough to receive some guidance from her, it would be a great opportunity.”
Upon hearing this, Si Xuanji felt somewhat pleased and jokingly inquired, “Mr. Ye, you don’t harbor any improper thoughts about my mother, do you?”
“Far be it from me to entertain disrespectful thoughts towards the Supreme Immortal Danyue. However…” Ye Anping exhaled slowly, gazing at the silver moon outside the window. “As a cultivator of the Immortal family, I naturally have aspirations. Catching a glimpse of the Immortal’s figure would fulfill a wish.”
Xiao Yunluo, shocked by this exchange, silently wondered, Ye Anping, do you know she’s my mother? How do your praises flow so smoothly?
“Your smooth talk would surely win my mother’s favor,” She remarked.
“After the matter with the Emperor Sect is settled, would Miss Xuanji be willing to introduce me to the Immortal?” Ye Anping inquired.
Si Xuanji shook her head slightly, interjecting, “I’ll inquire with my mother, but don’t get your hopes up, Mr. Ye. My mother prefers solitude and isn’t fond of meeting people.”
“Thank you,” Ye Anping replied.
“No need to thank me, it’s a simple gesture,” Si Xuanji responded.
With a crooked smile, Si Xuanji glanced at Xiao Yunluo on the bed and abruptly changed the topic, “Since it’s quiet now, how about I assist Mr. Ye in relieving his yang energy?”
Xiao Yunluo’s confusion was evident in her expression.
Why the sudden change in topic from serious to this?
Ye Anping inwardly grumbled but politely declined, saying, “Let’s not joke about this…”
“I’m not joking,” Si Xuanji said, her smile fading. “Mr. Ye, it seems you’re not taking yang energy seriously. If left unresolved, it could be as serious as a terminal illness. Each outburst of yang energy becomes fiercer, and if it surges uncontrollably, even my mother might not be able to save you.”
Is it that serious? Are you trying to scare me? Ye Anping wondered.
Though skeptical, he replied, “It can’t be that severe.”
Si Xuanji chuckled softly, then placed her hand on Ye Anping’s chest to feel his heartbeat, saying, “It’s a potentially life-threatening condition. Mr. Ye, please consider your well-being.”
“Thank you for the reminder,” Ye Anping said gratefully.
“I genuinely care about your well-being, and I also have feelings for you. Although circumstances prevent us from being together, I don’t want to see you come to harm,” Si Xuanji confessed.
Though Ye Anping felt no real excitement, he feigned some, holding his breath to quicken his heartbeat slightly.
Sensing his increased heartbeat, Si Xuanji smiled and teased, “Are you smitten with me?”
“If a girl’s confession fails to stir any emotion, one might as well be a monk, and it would also be quite rude to Miss Xuanji, wouldn’t it?” Ye Anping replied.
Xiao Yunluo, lying on the bed, couldn’t help but internally shout, Ye Anping!! Please… don’t be attracted to my mother!! I don’t want you as my father!
“Master Ye, you seem quite composed,” Si Xuanji teased, her lips curling in amusement. “Just like someone who’s been in the game of love for decades, don’t end up like the next Yun Tianchong.”
Ye Anping felt sheepish and chuckled, “I won’t be as irresponsible as Senior Yun.”
Si Xuanji’s smile widened slightly as if her ploy had succeeded. She narrowed her eyes and said, “I heard that, so you must be responsible for my sister.”
Ye Anping’s expression turned serious as he inquired, “What happened to Senior Sister Xiao?”
“My mother frightened my sister so much that she lost the protective spirit. It was a remarkable safeguard, created by my mother using seven precious spiritual treasures. It was meant to protect my sister until she could stand alone, but now that protection is gone,” Si Xuanji explained.
“From now on…”
“Yes, although my sister’s cultivation is impressive for her age, she lacks real-world experience as she has been sheltered in the Xuanxing Sect since childhood. She’s skilled in theory but tends to panic in actual situations,” Si Xuanji continued, glancing at Xiao Yunluo.
“Master Ye, my sister lost this protection because of you. You must protect her well in the future, which is what responsibility entails,” She concluded.
Hearing this, Ye Anping couldn’t help but bite his lip slightly.
In the game, Si Xuanji said the same thing to Feng Yudie after Feng Yudie’s negligence led to Xiao Yunluo activating the protective spirit. Every word was identical to the game.
In other words, he had stumbled upon an opportunity originally belonging to Feng Yudie.
And that opportunity was Xiao Yunluo.
“…”
However, in this sentence, Si Xuanji tells a little lie. Ye Anping remained silent momentarily, then glanced at Xiao Yunluo on the bed and said, “I understand.”
Si Xuanji nodded in acknowledgment, then walked over to the window of the room.
“Then I’ll leave my sister to Mr. Ye…”
As Ye Anping nodded, Si Xuanji leaned on the window sill and made a small jump, flipping onto the window. Before Ye Anping could finish speaking, she jumped out of the window.
“Why does she have to climb out of the window…”
Ye Anping sighed quietly, then looked at the calm figure lying on the bed, Xiao Yunluo. Reflecting on Si Xuanji’s formal entrustment, he silently contemplated a training plan for Xiao Yunluo.
Xiao Yunluo’s foundation was actually quite similar to Feng Yudie’s. She had Heavenly Spiritual roots and a dragon body. The only difference was that her childhood environment had been too sheltered, which explained the disparity between her and Feng Yudie and her junior sister.
“In that case… it’s not too difficult, hmm…”
Ye Anping began to ponder silently, and the room again fell silent, with only the sound of cicadas chirping outside the window.
“Chirp, chirp…”
…
Oyakadon scenario is in the cards…