Sister Takes Me to the Skies

This is the hour of Si (9-11 AM), a crucial time for spiritual practice. Within the vast sect, mist hangs heavy, and the ancient bell's deep, resonant sound awakens the hearts of those within the sect to the path of Tao.

Wangshu Fairy and You Su had already descended the mountain. The mountain path was long and could only be walked on foot, and it took them some time to walk.

You Su stopped and looked back at the misty Lotus Peak. He couldn't see the entirety of the thirteen peaks, but he was recalling the route down the mountain in his mind. He didn't want his senior sister to accompany him every time he went down the mountain in the future.

His memory wasn't bad, but the path down the mountain was far too rugged and winding for him to remember completely. He wondered how his senior sister had managed to remember it all. He couldn't help but ask:

"Senior sister, the mountain paths on Lotus Peak are so difficult to traverse, why don't you use black rock to pave them?"

Paving roads with rocks is not only for making it easier to walk, but also to indicate where the road is.

"Master would not like this. Apart from that small courtyard, there are no other human traces on Lotus Peak. Moreover, almost no one goes up Lotus Peak. There are only Master and I on the mountain. We don't need it."

You Su nodded to himself. No wonder he had difficulty detecting any traces of a path even with his Divine Sense; it turned out that hardly anyone had ever walked on it. Come to think of it, given his senior sister and master's personalities, they certainly wouldn't have any visitors other than these top-tier elders.

"Junior brother, are you not used to it? I can pave the way for you."

You Su was unwilling to let her senior sister, such a refined and otherworldly Fairy, do such dirty and tiring work.

"No need, Senior Sister."

You Su was also afraid that his senior sister might keep quiet and actually do something like the Fairy moving stones behind his back, so he added:

"If my Mistress knew you did this for me, she wouldn't let me off easily."

"If my junior brother doesn't want me to do it, I can go to the Eighth Elder of Earth Wood Peak. Every time he comes to teach, he tells me that he wants to help us rebuild a tall building and pave a main road."

You Su couldn't help but laugh; this Eighth Elder truly deserved the name of this peak.

"No need, Senior Sister, I'll remember it after walking it a couple more times."

Although he was blind, he did not want to make an exception and ruin the original appearance of Lotus Peak.

"Junior brother, there's no need to memorize it. There's no path up or down the mountain. You're now a member of Lotus Peak. Just follow your instincts, and you'll definitely reach the summit."

No wonder the route seemed strange on the way down the mountain; it turns out my senior sister was just wandering around aimlessly too.

"Isn't that someone from Lotus Peak?" You Su asked again.

"Without guidance, one will become lost on the peak and eventually return to the foot of the mountain."

You Su nodded, thinking to himself that it did indeed have a touch of the celestial realm.

Before long, the two had left the Lotus Peak territory and entered the true sect grounds of the Xuanxiao Sect.

You Su took a deep breath and felt a pleasant fragrance, guessing that the sect must be full of Immortal Plant. He then spun his feet and found that the ground was flat and solid, paved with black rock. Above his head, the cries of cranes rose and fell. You Su thought to himself, this is probably what true immortal grandeur is like.

"Junior brother, hold me tight." Wangshu Fairy suddenly opened her arms to You Su, her white dress flowing freely, revealing her exquisite curves.

"W-what's wrong?" You Su was stunned, not understanding.

"Let's fly there."

Since most areas within the sect do not restrict air travel, Wangshu Fairy, being at the Feather Transformation Realm, could naturally fly directly to her destination, saving her a lot of effort.

"Senior sister, do you have a magical Law Artifact that can carry people?"

There was no one near them, but a bustling crowd of disciples had already gathered not far away. You Su really didn't want to be carried in his senior sister's arms like a child and flown through the sky in front of others. Although he was a newcomer, he still cared about his reputation.

Moreover, he himself had always taught his senior sister the proper etiquette of men and women not to touch each other, so how could he possibly have intimate contact with this immature senior sister?

Wangshu Fairy gently shook her head and said, "I don't have that, but I can carry my junior brother."

If you're not my senior, why do you always want to carry me along?

"Senior sister, is the Hall of Sutras far away?"

"How far is considered far?"

Helpless, You Su could only say, "Senior Sister, I'm a little afraid of heights, so let's walk. Or you could show me the way, and I can walk there myself. It's not a big deal. You can go back to the peak and wait for me."

Wangshu Fairy answered quickly and firmly, saying:

My junior brother and I walked over together.

You Su smiled faintly, feeling that good people are rewarded. She had been so good to her junior sister, so it was only natural that her senior sister would treat her well in return. She could only sigh that her senior sister was truly naive, even believing things like a blind person being afraid of heights.

"Thank you, Senior Sister."

Wangshu Fairy's eyes were bright and clear. After glancing at You Su, she quietly took a step closer to You Su walked side by side with him.

What is that building?

"That building is Bihua Residence, and behind it is Bihua Peak, where the Third Elder resides. The Third Elder is skilled in cultivating Spirit Plant and loves to drink, so the disciples in the sect also brew wine, and they sell the surplus."

"Are disciples in the sect allowed to drink alcohol at will? Is there no one to supervise them?"

"The Immortal Plant brew Immortal Wine, which has even more benefits than some elixirs and miraculous medicines, so of course you can drink it. However, there are many rules, and there will be severe penalties if you violate them."

"What about the buildings over there?"

On the spacious plaza of the Xuanxiao Sect, Wangshu Fairy, wearing Rabbit Mask, and You Su, dressed in a simple black robe, walked slowly, chatting incessantly.

Judging solely from his appearance and demeanor, he is already a walking painting of immortals.

As they traveled, You Su noticed that the cultivators coming from the opposite direction would silently make way for him and his senior sister. However, after making way, these people would often stop and stare at them, whispering among themselves.

The discussions mostly revolved around the two of them. For example, people were amazed that the aloof Wangshu Fairy would appear in public with such a handsome man by her side. Then there was a lot of speculation about You Su's identity and the relationship between the two.

They were all curious, but no one dared to approach and ask, and their discussions became increasingly outrageous.

You Su sighed inwardly. Although he didn't care what outsiders said, his senior sister might not feel the same way. Especially since her voice was getting softer and softer, and she had been lost in thought for a long time, forgetting to answer his question.

"Senior sister?" You Su couldn't help but feel a little worried.

"Junior brother, they're so noisy!"

Wangshu Fairy spoke coldly, unusually taking the initiative to express her feelings.

"I'll go explain to them."

You Su didn't want to pay attention to other people's gossip. After reporting to the Hall of Sutras, everyone would know that Lotus Peak had a second disciple. However, in order not to make his senior sister uncomfortable, it was only right that he put in a little more effort.

"Junior brother, don't go... let's keep going."

Suddenly Wangshu Fairy tugged at You Su's sleeve, like a little girl in a crowd who was panicked and helpless and had grasped at the only straw.

You Su frowned slightly. He quickly realized that his senior sister wasn't concerned about the whispers of these people, but rather because she had lived in seclusion in the mountains since childhood, was quiet by nature, and resisted such a noisy environment.

No wonder his senior sister wanted to fly him to the Hall of Sutras as soon as they came down the mountain; he had naively thought it was to save her trouble. His senior sister was afraid of crowds, yet she was willing to walk for him. He didn't want to be carried in front of everyone, neglecting his senior sister's feelings. Feeling deeply guilty, You Su softly asked:

"Senior sister, is it possible to fly from here?"

Wangshu Fairy blinked her blue eyes twice.

"Um."

"Junior brother is a little tired from walking. Senior sister, could you fly me to the Hall of Sutras?" You Su asked, looking embarrassed.

Wangshu Fairy was not annoyed at his change of address at all, and nodded emphatically:

"Um!"

Then, just as she had when she came down the mountain, she opened her arms wide, waiting for You Su to "fly back to the forest like a swallow returning to its nest."

The onlookers all stared in astonishment, their mouths agape.

Although Wangshu Fairy never reveals her true face and appears very rarely, her signature Rabbit Mask and pure white dress are known and recognized by everyone in the Xuanxiao Sect.

Yet this legendary, aloof, mysterious, and proud woman of heaven, this Moon Palace Fairy who makes all male cultivators feel ashamed and hesitant to approach her, actually opened her arms to a young man who was only at the Spirit Platform Realm in public?!

Some young female cultivators, upon seeing this, silently praised Wangshu Fairy for her courage in defying worldly opinions; while the male cultivators, with bloodshot eyes and clenched teeth, were filled with extreme envy and jealousy towards this black-robed youth.

You Su also felt the burning gazes around him, so naturally he couldn't hug his senior sister face to face like he hugged his junior sister.

He lightly fastened his belt, tied a tight knot, and held it towards Wangshu Fairy, saying:

"Senior sister, just lift me up like a sword."

Wangshu Fairy looked at the knot with a puzzled expression. "Junior Brother, do you like this?"

You Su certainly didn't like this, but he had to be carried by his senior sister while avoiding physical contact, so this was the best solution, even though it meant he lost more face.

"Okay, senior sister, come on."

Having received a positive reply, Wangshu Fairy did not hesitate. She grabbed You Su's belt and leaped lightly into the air. The comical sight of You Su being carried around not only diminished the envious voices but also increased the snickers.

You Su ignored him and simply laughed it off.

Suddenly, a strong pull came from the belt, You Su was suddenly pulled upwards, feeling as if she were lying sideways in the air.

With one hand around his back and the other around his knees, You Su's right side gently rested against Wangshu Fairy's flat stomach. He immediately understood what was happening; he was being carried in a princess carry by his senior sister again.

He smiled bitterly to himself, trying to break free, but he couldn't move. After all, there was a whole realm gap between him and his senior sister; in normal circumstances, how could he escape her grasp?

A cool breeze brushed against their faces, You Su knew that they were now high in the sky, flying forward.

Even though she couldn't break free, You Su still couldn't accept it calmly, and kept shrinking her body to minimize physical contact.

Wangshu Fairy, however, assumed he was unwell and hugged him even tighter, comforting him, "Junior brother, don't be afraid, we're not flying very high."

You Su felt helpless, thinking that it would be better to fly higher so that fewer people would see him.

"I'm not afraid, senior sister."

Wangshu Fairy was silent for a moment, then whispered:

"Junior brother, thank you. You were willing to fly because of me, right?"

His senior sister exuded a delicate fragrance, You Su felt that everything he touched was soft and smooth like jade. However, just like when he was held in his senior sister's arms at the City Lord's Mansion, he didn't feel any warmth. But he didn't pry into other people's secrets; as long as she was his senior sister, that was enough.

"Senior sister is joking. I'm really tired. I should be thanking you for saving me energy."

"Junior brother doesn't really like being carried like that, right?" Wangshu Fairy said solemnly. "I'm very smart; junior brother can't fool senior sister."

Her pure heart was so evident that even the Third Elder Void Glimpse Realm, could not hide it from her.

He probably didn't believe his senior sister when he said he was afraid of heights; she only walked with him because she sensed his reluctance to fly.

"Junior brother will never dare to do it again."

You Su appeared embarrassed, but inwardly she found her senior sister's naivety rather endearing.

Wangshu Fairy, her blue eyes curved, flew slowly and praised:

"Junior brother is so good."

The clouds in the sky drift and gather, much like the serene and distant joy in one's heart.

The Hall of Sutras holds an important position in the Xuanxiao Sect.

It is not only the only and largest scripture repository in the Xuanxiao Sect open to all disciples, but also the institution that manages all disciples of the Xuanxiao Sect.

As the largest sect in the Central Yuan Continent, Xuanxiao Sect has numerous disciples, who are divided into True Disciple, Outer Disciple, Registered Disciple, and Auditory Disciple who can only listen to lectures. The disciples vary greatly in background, talent, age, and so on, making them quite difficult to manage.

This management encompasses many aspects. For example, it requires constantly updating the cultivation levels of the disciples within the sect; those whose cultivation progress cannot keep up with their age will be advised to leave the sect. It also involves calculating the disciples' contributions to the sect, and those whose contributions consistently fail to meet the standards will also be required to leave...

It can be said that the existence of the Hall of Sutras is what allows tens of thousands of talented cultivators from all over Central Yuan Continent to cultivate together in a harmonious and orderly manner.

At this moment, people were coming and going at the entrance of the Hall of Sutras hall. Amidst gasps and fervent gazes, You Su was gently placed on the ground by Wangshu Fairy.

Even with You Su's thick skin, he couldn't quite bear it and could only stand tall and straight, shaking his sleeves to hide the embarrassment on his face.

"Thank you for your hard work, senior sister."

"It's not hard work at all."

Wangshu Fairy tilted her head slightly; flying this distance with people was indeed not a hardship for her.

The Hall of Sutras hall was an important place for the sect, and there were more and more people here than in the square earlier. You Su knew that her senior sister did not like this place, so she whispered:

"Senior sister, I can go by myself. Why don't you find a quiet place to rest for a while?"

You Su initially wanted her to go straight home, but then realized the other party would definitely not agree.

Wangshu Fairy cautiously glanced around, then moved closer to You Su somewhat timidly. She shook her head:

"I'll go with my junior brother."

From the conversation between my senior sister and the Third Elder this morning, I know that my senior sister has never been inside the Hall of Sutras either; she only knows that this is the Hall of Sutras. If she accompanies me in, it will only make her uncomfortable and won't be of any help.

Thinking of this, You Su could only comfort her, "Senior Sister, don't be stubborn. Just wait for me to come out. I even wanted Senior Sister to take me flying back with her."

Wangshu Fairy stared into You Su's eyes for a while before giving a soft "hmm" and saying, "I'll wait for my junior brother to come out."

As soon as he finished speaking, in You Su's Sea of Consciousness, the pure white figure belonging to his senior sister soared straight into the sky.

You Su thought to herself that her senior sister's style of doing things was really decisive, as if she never hesitated.

He turned around gracefully and walked towards the magnificent hall with its flying eaves and bracket sets.

The surrounding cultivators were buzzing with discussion, You Su paid them no heed, strode confidently forward. However, once inside, he encountered a problem.

Although he could now walk freely using his Divine Sense without stumbling, his Divine Sense could only scan outlines, not the words on the paper. Where should he report to the vast Hall of Sutras?

Just when he was wondering who to ask, someone approached him first.

"Brother, you're not from the Xuanxiao Sect, are you?"

A young man in fine clothes approached You Su's side, smiling warmly, and took the initiative to start a conversation.

"It will be soon." You Su smiled casually.

"Oh? You're here to report for duty, brother?" The young man was slightly taken aback, then asked, "May I ask... what is your relationship with Wangshu Fairy?"

You Su understood that everyone who was focusing their attention on her wanted to know the answer to this question.

"It's my senior sister."

Upon hearing this, everyone gasped softly.

Someone exclaimed in surprise, "I knew they couldn't be dao companion! How could Wangshu Fairy, a celestial being descended to earth, fall for a man so much weaker than herself just because of her looks?"

Someone else replied, "Isn't the main point that Lotus Peak has finally accepted its second disciple?"

"Sigh, when I reach the Feather Transformation Realm, I'll also be carrying my newly initiated junior sister to report for duty like this."

"I think you're deluding yourself—a blind man looking at pornography!"

The air was filled with cheerful laughter. You Su raised an eyebrow and said to the young man beside him:

"Excuse me, senior, how do I get to the registration area?"

The young man also came to his senses. The person in front of him was a new True Disciple of Lotus Peak, so how could he dare to be negligent?

"Junior brother is True Disciple of Lotus Peak. You should go to the right front and find Elder Liu in the third room after passing the jade curtain. There are room signs along the way."

You Su followed the direction he pointed and released his Divine Sense, only to find that it could not advance further after touching the jade curtain. He felt quite helpless and said again:

"Senior brother, could you do me a small favor?"

"Junior brother, please speak freely." For Registered Disciple like this young man, being able to help True Disciple is a great honor.

"Please lead me to Elder Liu Brother." You Su took out a Spirit Stone from his pocket and handed it over, saying apologetically:

"I am blind."

"Blind?!"