Sisters, I Want Them All

Ji Lingruo's arrogance was not without reason.

You Su possessed fragments of memories from his past life, and Ji Lingruo, who chatted with him all day, inevitably picked them up from them. She also always regarded these things, which were only known to the two of them, as secret language between her and her senior brother.

For example, the special meaning of 'green' is like this. According to You Su's story, green represents a lowly status. Long ago, when things were very impoverished, prostitutes would send their women out to sell their bodies, and they would wear a green hat when they went out to solicit business. Thus, green was given a strange meaning.

This secret language, which only the two of them could understand, made Ji Lingruo feel at ease, signifying that she was the one in the world who understood her senior brother the most.

She confidently raised the corners of her mouth, but looking at her emerald skirt, the emerald bracelet on her wrist, and the emerald tassels wrapped in her hair, she felt a little strange. She couldn't help but feel that liking cyan the most wasn't necessarily a good thing...

Ji Xueruo had no idea what her younger sister was thinking. She pretended to be calm, took a sip of tea, and then extended her hand, gesturing for her to leave.

Ji Lingruo began to peruse the newly adapted version of the Legend of the Lady White. She was already very familiar with the contents of the book, so she read it very quickly, skimming through it.

Having read most of the book without finding anything new in this newly compiled edition, she asked the woman in the white dress in front of her, puzzled:

"Sister, do you know what changes have been made to this new version of The Legend of the Lady White?"

Ji Xueruo replied with feigned seriousness, "It's just that some descriptions have been deleted to make it more suitable for all ages; the specific plot remains unchanged."

Ji Lingruo frowned; she didn't believe her older sister's words. If it were really that simple, her sister wouldn't have shown such a smug expression after reading the book...

With my sister's keen sense, she would never have missed the implications of the plot in the book.

"How could this young woman mislead such a young person?"

The young man in brocade robes Ji Lingruo spoke up again, but this time he sat obediently in his seat, swirling his teacup in his hand, looking calm and composed.

Ji Xueruo suppressed the urge to lash out and replied coldly, "Young master, you are so well-dressed, how come you do such despicable things as eavesdropping on others?"

The young man, eager to please the beautiful Ji Lingruo, naturally didn't give the plain-looking Ji Xueruo a friendly look.

"I am Di Yongming, the eighteenth-generation grandson of the Ting Venerable Di Ting of the Eastern Ying Continent. It's not that I deliberately eavesdropped; it's just my natural talent. Sounds within a radius of several meters can be heard without fail. If I have offended you, please forgive me. However, I am also a devoted fan of this book and cannot bear to see anyone criticize it."

Ji Xueruo was speechless. The Di Ting Venerable from a thousand miles away, had been gone for who knows how long. The Di Ting clan was even more declining than the snake clan. And yet, a mere eighteenth-generation descendant with a weak bloodline was still showing off here?

I thought my sister would tell this clueless passerby to get lost, just like she did before, but to my surprise, Ji Lingruo didn't react this time. Instead, she said in a cold tone:

"It seems Young Master Di is quite knowledgeable about this book. Tell me what changes have been made. If you can't give a clear explanation, then you're slandering this lady, and you'll have to apologize to her properly."

Ji Xueruo raised an eyebrow, secretly sensing that something was amiss.

Seeing his chance to shine, Di Yongming quickly swallowed a sip of tea to moisten his throat and said:

"The difference between this new version of the Legend of the Lady White and the old version is not just the deletion of some descriptions; the ending of the story has also been greatly changed."

"Oh? Then tell me how you're going to make those changes."

Ji Lingruo also picked up the teapot in front of her, glancing disdainfully at the woman in the white dress whose expression was somewhat unnatural.

When the woman in the white dress met her gaze, she seemed to understand something, her eyes slightly darting away, unable to meet her eyes.

Di Yongming laughed heartily and seized the opportunity to begin his long-winded speech:

"The old version of the story ended with Xu Xian and Xiao Qing living happily ever after, leaving Lady White heartbroken. It was obvious to everyone that this was illogical. In the new version, however, Xiao Qing returns to the mountain to continue her cultivation after rescuing her sister and brother-in-law, allowing the love between the human and demon to finally blossom into a happy ending. The story has a satisfying conclusion, making it irresistible. It transforms Lady White from a vulgar, erotic novel into a captivating and profoundly meaningful erotic story. The writer known as 'Junior Sister is Number One in the World' is indeed a rare literary master."

As he finished speaking, Ji Lingruo clenched her teeth even tighter, while Ji Xueruo, whose momentum had been weakened, straightened her slender waist, adopting a victorious posture.

Ji Lingruo glared at her sister, grinding her teeth in anger, and then, refusing to believe it, opened the book herself and began to read it again.

Upon seeing the vastly different content at the end of the book, Ji Lingruo trembled with anger until she could no longer bear it and slammed the book shut with a loud bang.

Di Yongming, unaware of what had happened, could only remain silent, not daring to provoke Ji Lingruo.

"Young Master Di... is this newly adapted version of The Legend of the Lady White an authentic copy from the Chuyun City?"

Ji Lingruo and asked, her eyes fixed on the woman in the white dress in front of her.

"That's right, I was the first to hear the news and had to queue for a long time to buy it."

"Hmph, have you ever thought about why the old version used such an illogical ending?"

Ji Lingruo still didn't look away, which made Ji Xueruo feel a little flustered.

Ultimately, regardless of her motives, the fact remains that she had an affair with her brother-in-law, and she could never truly stand tall in front of Ji Lingruo.

"Why?" Di Yongming asked curiously.

Unlike his friends who only skimmed through the book, he was also very familiar with the plot of "The Legend of the Lady White".

"That's because what needs changing isn't the ending, but the beginning! This new version of The Lady White is clearly a piece of garbage that's wrong from beginning to end!" Ji Lingruo emotionally.

Even someone as oblivious as Di Yongming could sense something amiss. The tense atmosphere between the two women was unlike that of newly acquainted book friends...

"Why do you say that, Miss?"

"If in the original story, the snake Xu Xian saved was actually Xiao Qing, but Bai Suzhen bullied her, impersonated her, and stole the love that belonged to her younger sister. Not only that, but in the end, it was her sister who brought them back together. If the real story is like this, do you still think the new ending is the right one?"

Ji Lingruo seemed to be asking Di Yongming this question, but in reality, she was indirectly asking her own sister.

Ji Xueruo somewhat embarrassed by Ji Lingruo's question and could only sip her tea to ease the awkwardness.

"If that's really the case, then Bai Suzhen has truly stolen someone else's love. Beneath that dignified exterior lies such a venomous heart," Di Yongming sighed. Little did he know that this 'Bai Suzhen,' both in the book and in real life, is indeed a snake.

Ji Xueruo been assertive for eighteen years, she wouldn't willingly allow herself to be constantly suppressed by her younger sister, so she asked:

"Then may I ask, Young Master Di, if what this young lady says is true, then was all the help and care that Lady White Xiao Qing given Xu Xian all this time just a lie? If the two are truly in love, who is it that insists on interfering and stealing his love?"

Upon Ji Lingruo slammed her teacup on the table with a loud 'bang,' startling everyone.

She was furious. So, you two are truly in love, huh?

Unbeknownst to him, Di Yongming's purpose had shifted from ingratiating himself with Ji Lingruo to discussing the plot with like-minded book lovers. After a moment of serious thought, he gave what he considered the most reasonable answer:

"If that's true, then Xiao Qing and Xu Xian are destined for each other. Even though her sister impersonated her, she always silently gave her all. From this perspective, Xu Xian must not let Xiao Qing down in the end."

As he finished speaking, the sisters' expressions changed. Ji Xueruo pursed her red lips, hesitant to speak, while Ji Lingruo raised her head, looking victorious.

Unexpectedly, Di Yongming then said, "But the Lady White would do this, presumably because she is deeply in love with Xu Xian. She and Xu Xian have gone through many hardships together and supported each other; their affection is genuine. It wouldn't make sense for Xu Xian to abandon her in the end. After all, the character in the book isn't heartless."

Di Yongming's analysis was so logical and reasonable that the two women grew impatient listening to it.

"Then tell me, what should he choose in the end?" Ji Lingruo asked bluntly.

Di Yongming raised his teacup and drank it down in one gulp, saying cheerfully:

"Of course, we should have both sisters! That way, everyone will be happy, wouldn't that be wonderful?"

Among the crowd gathered in the teahouse, men still made up the majority, and most of them had read the 'famous' novel, *The Legend of the Lady White *. Hearing Di Yongming's words, they all clapped and cheered, wishing they could be like Xu Xian, enjoying the Xu Xian of having two wives and living a carefree life.

Seeing that so many people agreed with him, Di Yongming assumed he had provided a perfect answer and became quite smug. He stood up and loudly proclaimed:

"A true man should have a broad mind; how could his heart only hold one woman? If you ask me, these two sisters alone are not enough. Xu Xian should find a few more to make up a proper three wives and four concubines!"

Just as Di Yongming was preparing to enjoy the praise from his male comrades, he first felt two white snakes wrapped around his ankles and a chilling sword light in front of him.

With a muffled thud, Di Yongming, unaware of what had happened, smashed the tea table behind him to pieces and coughed up two mouthfuls of blood.

"What do you mean?!"

Di Yongming's injuries were not serious, but the sudden fall from elation to despair made him feel extremely embarrassed, and he stood up determined to demand an explanation.

"Nonsense! According to your Xu Xian, Xu Xian is not worthy of Xiao Qing and Lady White's affections at all!" Ji Lingruo, hands on her hips, looking indignant.

Control personnel and onlookers gathered around. Ji Xueruo frowned and looked at her younger sister. She had only intended to use some tricks to embarrass Di Yongming, but she did not expect that her sister would be far more excited than her when she heard about the idea of the sisters sharing a husband. She actually attacked directly.

Ji Lingruo was also somewhat embarrassed, glancing awkwardly at her sister. The two sisters, who were originally at odds, had united in the face of a common difficulty.

Ji Xueruo shook her head helplessly, and in a flash, she transformed back into her original appearance, exuding a noble and arrogant aura.

Everyone who saw the two beautiful women with identical features was filled with amazement.

Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, Ji Xueruo retrieved an ancient token embroidered with a snake from her bosom and said calmly:

"I am the chieftain of the snake clan; it's all a misunderstanding."

In a VIP room on the upper floors of Divine Ark, two young women, one in white and one in blue, sat facing each other in an atmosphere of unspoken silence.

After Ji Xueruo revealed her identity, Di Yongming had no intention of pursuing the matter further. Although the snake clan was in decline, it was still much better off than the completely fallen Di Ting clan.

Ji Xueruo offered some simple compensation and settled the matter peacefully. However, in the end, no one could figure out what tricks the two sisters had been playing, nor did they understand why they had acted rashly.

"Did you get the Lotus Root Hearts?"

It was Ji Lingruo was the first to break the silence.

Ji Xueruo was slightly taken aback, then nodded.

After the commotion, Ji Xueruo easily realized that her younger sister probably already knew about what had happened between her and You Su. The unspoken understanding between them was the key to her sister's breakthrough.

"Give me your hand," Ji Lingruo said resolutely again.

Ji Xueruo reaching out her hand, Ji Lingruo gently grasped it, using her Mystic Qi to scan Ji Xueruo's Demon Core.

This brand-new Demon Core was no longer the pale blue one that her sister had taken from her; it was almost pure white, shimmering with a sacred light.

Ji Lingruo snorted coldly, secretly thinking that her guess was indeed correct:

"Ji Xueruo! What exactly do you mean! Not only did you steal my Demon Core, but now you want to steal my man?! Weren't you the one who kept saying that human cultivators were all worthless? You've gone too far..."

Ji Lingruo poured out her anger and confusion, as if Resentment Qi she had accumulated over so many days and years was about to be unleashed on the instigator.

Ji Xueruo listened silently, head bowed, bearing it all.

Ji Lingruo finished speaking, her voice began to tremble with sobs, and her harsh words became increasingly indistinct.

If the woman who stole her man were just a stranger, Ji Lingruo confident she could verbally abuse her until she couldn't lift her head. But the other woman happened to be her sister, with whom she depended on each other for survival, which made her feel even more heartbroken and unable to truly turn against her.

Ji Xueruo saw the tears glistening in her sister's eyes, she couldn't bear it either. She didn't owe any of the snake clan members anything, but she owed her sister the most.

"Lingruo... it's not what you think about us..."

Ji Lingruo wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes. It was the first time she had seen her proud and arrogant older sister speak so softly and gently in front of her, which actually made her feel more confident.

"It's not what I think. What is it then? Isn't it true that Xu Xian and Lady White were truly in love, as you said?"

Ji Xueruo was speechless. She hadn't expected that simply changing a sentence on a whim would lead to Ji Lingruo stumbling upon it. She was even more annoyed that she was in the wrong to begin with and shouldn't have argued with her.

Ji Lingruo seeing this, and became even more aggressive:

"Ji Xueruo! You must give me an explanation!"

Ji Xueruo was first taken aback, then frowned. No one had ever spoken to her in such a tone in seventeen years. She was unwilling to continue lowering herself and instead took the initiative:

"Lingruo, how dare you speak to the clan leader like that! You've been away from the clan for three years, and now that you've returned, you don't even stay long. For a man, you're willing to abandon your clan?!"