The Junior Sister's "Reward"

Despite the chill of winter, the midday sun was exceptionally bright, casting a warm glow upon Lotus Peak.

You Su was playing Go with Ji Lingruo Wangshu sat quietly beside them, learning this novel game.

The girl forcefully placed a black stone on the chessboard to vent her frustration.

On the table sat rose cakes bought from Ancient Moon Residence. You Su took a bite, her eyebrows slightly raised:

"Is something troubling you, junior sister?"

Ji Lingruo looked up, her slender fingers holding a chess piece, hesitating to place it.

Don't make wild guesses, I'm in a great mood.

The girl immediately placed her piece, propped her head up, and looked at the Wangshu Fairy with her snow-white hair dancing lightly, as if wondering how her senior sister cultivated.

Since returning to the mountain, Ji Lingruo has become completely lazy.

But if I don't cultivate, will my cultivation level increase on its own?

If her cultivation level doesn't increase, how can she quickly join the Evil Warding Department to keep a close eye on her senior brother, how can she fight alongside him, and even personally kill the man who murdered her mother?

Ji Lingruo thought this way, she would resolve to cultivate diligently for a while, but often before long, her mind would wander and she would no longer be able to concentrate on her cultivation.

On the contrary, the girl was able to concentrate better when practicing swordsmanship, because she only needed to swing the swords according to the sword techniques she had memorized.

It is clear that sitting quietly and cultivating asceticism is not suitable for her. Since she was a child, she has never had the habit of focusing on ascetic cultivation because of the defect in her Demon Core.

Is there no cultivation method in this world that is neither tedious nor torturous, yet allows for comfortable and rapid improvement of one's cultivation level?

The girl sighed inwardly, as if lamenting that such a good thing couldn't possibly exist in this world.

Wait... it seems there really is?!

Ji Lingruo turned around, her beautiful eyes fixed intently on You Su.

She had almost forgotten that the Cultivation Method she had been learning for over three years was exactly the kind of cultivation method that suited her ideas.

"Senior brother... have you finished thinking of your new story?" Ji Lingruo she casually inquired.

"Just a little bit more," You Su answered honestly.

He had basically determined the basic outline of the story, but he couldn't decide on the name of the male protagonist.

"Almost there? It's been so many days... Why aren't you in a hurry at all?"

Ji Lingruo asked with a hint of resentment.

Upon hearing that the candidates for the imperial examinations were still undecided, You Su couldn't help but think of:

Writing a book is a slow and meticulous process for me. No editor is rushing me, so why should I be in a hurry?

You Su, being a very intelligent person, instantly understood the unspoken meaning in her junior sister's words:

My junior sister is complaining that I'm being slow and indecisive, preventing her from giving out the reward she's been preparing for so long, and she's getting anxious.

You Su's lips curled up. "I'm even more anxious than my junior sister. This slight difference is insignificant. I can hand it over to her for review as early as today."

Ji Lingruo lowered her head shyly, thinking to herself that today's events were all too sudden...

"Writing a book cannot be rushed; a shoddy job would betray the reputation you've built up."

"Don't worry, junior sister. This is the culmination of my hard work over the past few days. It will definitely impress you."

These words made Ji Lingruo's heart suddenly race, her mind filled with fantasies. Looking at the black pieces strung together on the chessboard, she seemed to see those black threads...

Wangshu Fairy didn't understand what coded language they were using; she only knew that her junior brother had a story to tell.

She also enjoyed listening to You Su's stories, and couldn't help but feel a little more expectant:

"Junior brother, can I listen too?"

This storytelling session was different from the past, so how could You Su possibly let her senior sister come along?

Besides, the intricate and complex story of The Return of the Return of the Condor Heroes was too difficult for my senior sister to understand.

Therefore, You Su said:

"Of course you can listen, senior sister, but it will have to wait until tomorrow. The stories I tell you are all creations of mine and my junior sister's. Once my junior sister thinks the stories are feasible, I will tell them to you tomorrow."

"Uh-huh!"

Wangshu Fairy nodded repeatedly, her beautiful eyes shining as she said:

"I really want to go to the Green Green Grassland and see them."

"That day will come."

You Su smiled gently.

Ji Lingruo her eyebrows slightly, wondering why her senior brother was still showing favoritism.

I was telling her adult stories, but why were I telling my senior sister funny fairy tales?

Wangshu Fairy tilted her head slightly, her long white hair dancing lightly in the wind, and said innocently:

"Junior brother, why did you move junior sister's chess pieces?"

"What?!"

Ji Lingruo jumped up and down instantly, only then realizing why she and her senior sister combined couldn't defeat her senior brother.

The competition to determine who would wash the dishes was also decided due to You Su's cheating.

The night was serene and peaceful.

Ji Lingruo sat in front of the dressing table, combing her half-wet, half-dry hair. Her pretty face was flushed from the hot spring bath, giving her a languid and ambiguous appearance.

Suddenly, the closed door was quietly pushed open, and a dark figure slipped in with a chilly breeze, then closed the half-closed door tightly.

"Have you managed to appease your senior sister?"

You Su smiled broadly and, as if familiar with the place, found a seat and sat down.

"If I don't tell my senior sister the happy story first, she might get curious and come over to listen in."

Ji Lingruo. This was no longer the case when she was still in Chuyun City, where she had to worry about being overheard if she got too close to her senior brother.

Most importantly, she was a pure-hearted and lovable girl, and she didn't want to become a strange person in her senior sister's eyes.

"In that case, tell me your carefully prepared story..."

Ji Lingruo's voice was barely audible; she was secretly annoyed at herself for being so lacking in self-control.

But then she thought again that she had been deceiving herself all along. After all, from the moment she saw the sect's true name, hadn't she foreseen that this day would come?

You Su knew that haste makes waste, so she began her story.

The male protagonist of the story is not named Yang Guo, but Guan Tu.

The reason why Yousu chose this name is from the word "tu" in the family's four walls, which means having nothing.

As for why the surname is Guan, it's because Master is, after all, Mistress's nominal dao companion, and to contrast with the surname He, it naturally has to be 'Guan'.

In You Su's narration, the tedious past events are omitted, and the focus is on the story between the Guan Tu and apprentice He Shutong.

The master and disciple developed deep feelings for each other over time, but the treacherous nature of the martial world and the invasion of foreign cavalry made it impossible for them to be together. After experiencing many hardships and trials, the Guan Tu and disciple eventually became a "romantic couple" with He Shutong.

Meanwhile, in this winding and complex story, Guan Tu also faced choices between family feuds and national crisis. He was confused and fearful, but in the end, he chose to become a true "great hero" and achieve the name of a great knight-errant.

It was late at night when the story was finished.

The young girl was deeply moved by the tragic love story of the male and female protagonists, and felt a deep sorrow in her heart. She also greatly admired He Shutong and his indifference towards the other Guan Tu who were in love with him.

"What do you think of this story, junior sister?"

You Su was full of confidence.

Ji Lingruo retorted angrily:

"Why do the love stories you tell always have to be so full of twists and turns? Can't they all have a smooth ride?"

"Without twists and turns, how can a story resonate with people?"

Ji Lingruo nodded slightly and did not refute further. Indeed, it was because of those tortuous hardships that she still felt heartbroken about the difficulties the two of them had gone through.

However, when it came to truly empathizing with He Shutong, she didn't even dare to put herself in He Shutong's shoes. She just hoped that her own love life would remain peaceful and smooth.

"It would definitely be a good story..."

The only problem might be where to put all those carefully prepared descriptions of women's quarters.

The best solution might be to transform the 'Jade Maiden Heart Sutra,' which the master and disciple had practiced together since childhood, into a complete dual cultivation Cultivation Method.

The Ji Lingruo thought about it, the more she felt that the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra and the Mandarin Duck Sword Scripture were truly similar in their essence; only when both sides were of one mind could they truly understand and master them.

Ji Lingruo already had an idea in mind, and in her imagination, she could already see a book about to be published.

In the heat of his heart, he also remembered the reward he had promised You Su tonight...

The girl lowered her eyes, looked at You Su's tightly pressed legs, and sneered:

"Has your yang energy accumulated recently?"

"Junior sister has keen insight."

You Su didn't try to hide it; it wasn't the first time, so why be coy every time?

"Why don't you say you're feeling unwell? Keeping it all bottled up... what if it ruins your health? It's not like there's no one to help you..."

Ji Lingruo stammered.

The lamplight was warm and yellow, and a lingering, sweet fragrance still wafted from You Su's nose.

As the young lovers whispered sweet nothings to each other, the setting for their storytelling shifted to the bedroom.

You Su gently removed the girl's nightgown. Her upper body was covered by a hollowed-out Dudou, and the inverted jade bowl under the thin fabric was bulging, as if she were carrying two plump little melons.

Suddenly, You Su felt a strange, frosty texture coming from near his feet. He was curious; what kind of novel fabric was this?

He slowly reached out his hand, his breathing suddenly becoming rapid.

These are... stockings?

"Do you like this gift?"

The girl lay flat on the bed, her beautiful face radiant.

You Su did not answer. With the sound of tearing cloth, the boy impatiently tore open the reward packaging.

Staying up all night, if it weren't for her senior sister's sake, You Su might have wanted to stay on that warm, soft bed forever.

After a few days of rest, Ji Lingruo finished copying her new book, and it was time to publish it.

You Su walked down the main street of Henggao City, with her junior sister Ji Lingruo on her left and her senior sister Wangshu Fairy on her right.

This was the first time he had traveled with two women, and he felt a little nervous, but mostly excited.

Henggao City, as the number one city in the Central Yuan Continent, truly lives up to its reputation.

As the ancient poem says, "A bustling place with a constant flow of traffic, a city that never sleeps, stretching for miles."

Shops lined both sides of the street, their signs hanging high, and red lanterns swaying gently in the breeze. The calls of vendors rose and fell, like notes in a musical composition, forming a vibrant symphony. The bustling crowds were full of energy and vitality.

Although You Su was blind, he could clearly perceive his surroundings through his Divine Sense. A dazzling array of goods, fragrant delicacies, and all sorts of pedestrians created a bustling scene.

A variety of fragrances wafted through the air, intoxicating the senses. Vendors on the street corner called out, "Flowers as beautiful as spring, their fragrance intoxicating passersby!"

"Senior brother, this stall is very interesting!"

Ji Lingruo excitedly tugged at You Su's sleeve and pointed to a stall selling sugar figurines.

The sugar figurines on the stall were exquisite and vibrant in color, as if they embodied the colors of all four seasons. Ji Lingruo's eyes sparkled with excitement, as if she had discovered some treasure.

"Eat less, and you won't get cavities."

You Su joked, but still bought her a few sugar figurines. Seeing her so happy, You Su felt a warmth in her heart.

"This isn't for myself, it's for you and Senior Sister," Ji Lingruo pouted, taking the sugar figurine and handing it to Wangshu Fairy.

Wangshu Fairy smiled slightly, took the sugar figurine, and carefully put it away. She stood quietly beside You Su, her gaze behind the mask gently watching them. You Su felt her gaze, and his heart stirred slightly.

The three chatted and laughed as they walked, attracting the attention of many. You Su's handsome face and the two women's beauty made them the focus of attention on the street. Passersby turned their heads, whispering and speculating about the identities of the three.

You Su and Wangshu remained in front of the bookstore, while Ji Lingruo mysteriously approached the shop owner with her newly adapted copy of "The Return of the Condor Heroes".

This bookstore, named "Tianxin Bookstore," is the most prestigious bookstore in Henggao City, with a constant stream of carriages and people coming and going in front of it.

There was even a dedicated area for selling copies of "The Legend of the White Snake New Version)".

"You're the legendary 'Junior Sister is Number One in the World'?!"

The shop owner's face was etched with wrinkles, his excitement evident in his smile.

"Hehe, no, it's my senior brother. Boss, could you please take a look and see if this book can be published under your bookstore's name?"

The owner of the largest bookstore in Henggao City was also a cultivator. He had specially practiced reading skills and could read ten lines at a glance.

The girl didn't need to provide any proof; the captivating story and vivid, sensual descriptions alone were enough to demonstrate the value of the book in her hands.

This author's books are so popular that many imitators have tried to copy them, but none of them can capture the essence of this book that appeals to both refined and popular tastes; they are easily exposed.

"Of course! I never expected that my Tianxin Bookstore would have such an honor! Once this book is published, it will surely become a sensation throughout the Five Continents!"

The shop owner, being a learned man himself, naturally recognized the extraordinary qualities of "The Return of the Return of the Condor Heroes".

Hearing the shop owner's praise, Ji Lingruo adopted a proud and honored demeanor.

"We'll split the profits 30/70. If that's acceptable, let's draft the contract now."

Ji Lingruo originally planned to make an outrageous demand to scare the shop owner, so she could back off later. To her surprise, the shop owner readily agreed, looking like he'd hit the jackpot.

After the two established a long-term cooperative relationship, the shop owner not only waived Ji Lingruo's printing costs, but also gave the girl a large sum of money as a reward.

Ji Lingruo walked out with a smug look on her face, carrying a bulging money bag, determined to take her senior sister and senior brother out for a lavish spending spree.

You Su smiled and said, "Junior sister, why don't you take your senior sister for a stroll? I'm going to buy some things."

Her mysterious demeanor aroused Ji Lingruo's suspicion.

"Why are you going to buy it alone? What, do you have a lover at Henggao City?"

You Su feigned mystery, saying, "Can buying something in front of you still be called a surprise?"

With that, You Su waved and left, leaving Ji Lingruo happily go shopping with her senior sister.

You Su's trip was certainly not specifically to prepare a surprise for his senior and junior sisters, but rather to investigate whether his Mistress was truly related to the He family of Henggao City. Only in this way could he implement his plan to reconcile his Mistress with her family.