Teaching Until Dawn

The three of them climbed to the real summit of Lotus Peak without much effort.

Lotus Peak itself is not very high, but it is a mountain that was born on a sacred mountain, so its actual altitude is much higher than it appears to the naked eye. Even at the end of spring, the summit is still windy and cold.

Therefore, there are no tall trees on the summit, only stones that have been bathed in the moonlight for thousands of years, and small grasses that tenaciously survive in the cracks between the stones. The largest stone has been carved into a lotus platform, with circles of flowing patterns inlaid on the base.

According to Wangshu, this was the place where she practiced cultivation when she was a child.

On this lotus platform, one can directly and unobstructedly receive the moonlight. The Moon Essence permeates the body, allowing one to concentrate the mind and purify the body and mind, thus making cultivation twice as effective.

However, Ji Lingruo had tried meditating here before, but felt that it was all psychological and the actual effect was negligible. Unable to withstand the desolate wind on the mountaintop, she honestly went back to her room to cultivate. She secretly thought that being Fairy as aloof as the moon was not so easy, but she would never admit that it was because she could not concentrate.

"Senior Sister, you said before that this was for your cultivation alone, so why did you make such a big lotus platform?" Ji Lingruo asked curiously, gesturing with her hand, "It's so big, it's big enough for the three of us to sleep on, right?"

As soon as she asked the question, she regretted it, turning her head slightly in embarrassment, a blush rising on her fair face.

"Because I didn't like sitting like this for long when I was very young, and I always wanted to run around, my master put a restriction on me so that I could concentrate on my cultivation and not sneak away. But he was afraid that I would really get bored, so he simply carved a lotus platform out of the biggest stone."

Wangshu answered truthfully, brushing the thin dust off the lotus platform with her hand, her blue eyes filled with reminiscence.

While the two women were still chatting, You Su had already used her Water Purification Spell to clean the lotus platform, then Fire Manipulation to dry it, and finally took out a huge blanket to cover the platform, as if using it as a bed.

"Why are you making such elaborate preparations just to admire the moon?" Ji Lingruo narrowed her beautiful eyes, scrutinizing You Su's face.

"Moon gazing is an elegant affair, so of course it should be done comfortably. This is all I should do, so you don't need to thank me, junior sister."

You Su carefully smoothed out the blanket, grinning sheepishly. He had even prepared pastries and sweet rice porridge. It had to be admitted that he had captured the atmosphere of moon-viewing quite well.

Ji Lingruo was slightly speechless, realizing she hadn't planned to thank him anyway.

Although You Su would normally be this attentive, she felt that her senior brother's eagerness today was for ulterior motives.

However, she wasn't one to suffer in silence, so she plopped down on the lotus platform and looked up at the night sky, her fair legs swinging happily beneath her skirt.

Wangshu also sat down, but instead of sitting next to Ji Lingruo, she left an empty space between them.

Ji Lingruo raised an eyebrow, not wanting You Su to "seize the opportunity," and made a move to get closer to Wangshu to fill the empty space.

You Su, quick as lightning, sat down in the middle, while Ji Lingruo, in her haste, squeezed the previously spacious area into a cramped mess.

Seeing that You Su had succeeded, Ji Lingruo said angrily, "What are you doing? I want to sit with my senior sister."

You Su simultaneously grabbed the two women's hands, each with a different feel, and placed them on his left and right thighs, caressing them affectionately. "It's been so long since I've done it with my junior sister. Let me insert it in the middle and do it."

Ji Lingruo pouted her pink lips, gently poked at You Su's palm with her fingertip, and whispered:

"You got off easy..."

Although both of them were You Su's dao companion and had a good relationship with each other, they had never done anything like this before, allowing You Su to enjoy such tenderness from both sides.

This is only natural. After all, how could Ji Lingruo want her lover to be distracted by other women while they were together? She was the one who came first.

Wangshu didn't quite understand these principles of etiquette and morality, but He Shutong would always remind her to avoid disturbing Lingruo and You Su when they were together, and to give them their own space. She would do the same when she was with You Su. She was very obedient, so she always behaved very well.

But this time, when her junior brother suggested they admire the moon together, she tried to avoid it but was stopped by her junior sister. So, she can't be blamed for that, can she?

The moon on the mountain was as smooth as a mirror and as bright as silver, without any craters or bumps, exuding a serene and tranquil beauty.

The three chatted casually, talking about everything under the sun. Eventually, they grew tired of sitting and lay down. Their hair became tangled together, half white as snow, half jet black.

You Su inhaled the fragrance of her junior and senior sisters' hair, she felt that there was no happier moment than this.

Time flies! Spring is almost over in the blink of an eye.

Ji Lingruo sat on the pebbles, gazing at the distant sky, a hint of melancholy in her raised brows.

"Junior sister, how come you've also learned to be sentimental?" You Su teased with a smile.

"What, do you think I'm such a vulgar and despicable person? You won't even let me express a sentiment?" Ji Lingruo poked You Su's waist with her elbow angrily.

"Absolutely not. I just feel that my junior sister is only eighteen today. Instead of lamenting how quickly time flies, she should look forward to a bright future."

Ji Lingruo also felt that You Su's words made some sense. Her progress was so rapid, and her age would certainly not be limited to a hundred years. She would still have plenty of time with her senior brother, so she really shouldn't linger over this temporary separation.

Just then, a mountain breeze swept by; the mountaintop was still a bit chilly late at night, and the wind seemed even more desolate.

You Su secretly rejoiced that she had prepared in advance, and then took out another blanket to cover Ji Lingruo's lower abdomen.

Ji Lingruo a little surprised. This bit of cold was nothing to her. "Why are you carrying so many blankets?"

"When you're out in the world, shouldn't you be prepared to make the floor your bed at any time?"

You Su did a good job of carrying out the Third Elder's request not to bring up the child.

Ji Lingruo was speechless, feeling that time was flying by and if she didn't talk about parting now, she would never have the chance again. She actually took You Su's arm and gently rested her head on You Su's shoulder, beginning to gather her emotions.

Wangshu, sensing something amiss, also rested her head on You Su's other shoulder.

The different sensations on You Su's left and right arms made him feel like he was floating on air. At this moment, he finally felt that they were also a family.

"Senior brother..."

"Wait, junior sister, the gift is here."

As if sensing something, You Su interrupted Ji Lingruo had just started to speak.

Ji Lingruo raised her eyebrows and looked around, wondering where the gift was.

"Junior sister, look over there."

Wangshu stretched out her jade-like arm and pointed in one direction.

The thirteen peaks of the Xuanxiao Sect are not too far apart, and those located atop the peaks can see the continuous mountain range under the moonlight.

Ji Lingruo frowned. She knew her senior sister was referring to the direction of Bihua Peak. Unlike other mountains where only moonlight shines, the summit of Bihua Peak also has the Third Elder's Destiny Item Illuminating Ancient and Present.

Illuminating Ancient and Present is a divine tree whose leaves can be adorned with fluorescent light, resembling a Sky Lantern from afar, making it easily recognizable.

Today marks the day when the leaves change, a custom that occurs once every four years, as has happened throughout history.

This sacred tree sheds its leaves every day but does not grow new ones, so the light of this fluorescent tree gradually dims. However, on a special day that occurs once every four years, it will shed all its old leaves and grow lush new leaves overnight.

Suddenly, Ji Lingruo's bright eyes sparkled. She clearly saw that the Illuminating Ancient and Present world had gathered together, resembling a flowing Milky Way under the night sky, winding continuously in the air with the help of the wind.

The jade pot shines brightly, and fish and dragons dance all night.

This was an unprecedented spectacle. Leaves that should have been scattered on the summit of Bihua Peak and gradually faded away were now dancing in the air under human control, releasing their last glimmer of light before they withered.

"That was a snake... and a... cake?"

Wangshu was also captivated by the sight, murmuring to herself about the pattern formed by the flowing Milky Way.

Ji Lingruo's eyes were slightly red, and her eyes were brimming with tears, as if they were about to burst forth at any moment. However, she bit her lip tightly, using all her strength to suppress the urge to vent.

Tonight, everyone in the Xuanxiao Sect witnessed the pattern that suddenly appeared in the sky. They were all amazed by the magnificent sight and wondered which audacious disciple had created it, and whether he was afraid of being punished by the elders of the Hall of Sutras.

Ji Lingruo, knew that the snake was her, and the cake was You Su.

People outside seem to be enjoying the love affair between You Su and Wangshu, forgetting that there is a junior sister on the mountain. She understands that her love affair with You Su is not suitable to be made public for the time being, but she still feels resentful. Tonight, You Su will announce it to the world in a different way.

Whether others understand or not is no longer important; You Su's feelings are clear to her.

"Showy but impractical..."

Ji Lingruo, fighting back tears, uttered these four words of evaluation.

You Su turned to look at the girl. "Junior Sister, I'll find whatever you want, so I didn't know what to give you for your birthday. I could only give you something a little impractical. I hope you like it."

Ji Lingruo's face was flushed, her fluttering eyelashes resembled dark clouds gathering for rain, and tears fell like broken beads from a curtain.

Unable to bear it any longer, she leaned forward and sealed You Su's lips with hers, giving her answer through her actions.

Watching the two passionately embracing and kissing, Wangshu blinked her clear blue eyes, and for some reason, she also felt a warmth in her heart.

Upon noticing that Ji Lingruo's skirt was half-undone, she subconsciously felt that she shouldn't stay there and disturb them any longer. So she quietly got up, intending to leave the tranquil spot atop Lotus Peak to the two of them.

But as she stood up, someone suddenly grabbed her wrist.

The touch was delicate; the person who pulled her along wasn't her junior brother, but her junior sister.

Ji Lingruo slightly raised her head, her beautiful eyes dreamy, a thin strand of lotus root still lingering at the corner of her mouth. "Senior Sister, you don't need to leave..."

The girl's burning passion seemed to transfer through their clasped hands to the body of another, cold girl.

Wangshu suddenly felt nervous, her eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings.

Wangshu had always believed, thanks to her master's teachings, that she could only "enjoy" her junior brother when her junior sister didn't need him. But now, Ji Lingruo's actions were tantamount to telling her that she could "enjoy" him with her...

This was truly a sharing without any barriers, Wangshu felt that her junior sister was so generous. If it were her, she would definitely guard her favorite toy every day and would never share it with anyone else, let alone play with them.

She had the Unseen feeling that the bond between her and her junior sister was no longer that of her junior brother, but rather that they had held hands themselves.

"Thank you, junior sister... I... I also have a gift for you!"

Wangshu stammered, which was extremely rare for her, and then carefully took out a booklet from her bosom.

Ji Lingruo stood up, the moonlight shining on her lips, making them appear delicate and alluring.

She took the booklet and said gently, "Senior sister gave me a book? I really enjoy reading, thank you."

"It's a book I wrote," Wangshu said solemnly.

"Written by Senior Sister?" Even You Su was somewhat surprised.

"That's right, these are all my cultivation insights from dual cultivation. I actually know that although my junior sister tells me you're very powerful, she's always being bullied by my junior brother. But it seems he can't out-cultivate me, so I wrote down all my accumulated insights in the hope that they can help my junior sister."

Wangshu's eyes were bright and sparkling, hoping that Ji Lingruo would like her gift.

Ji Lingruo was stunned, unsure whether to be happy or worried. She thought to herself, "When I was secretly studying the sect's Supreme Lore three years ago, you were still watching the snow on the mountain. How come you're now passing on your insights to me?"

But it's still a thoughtful gift from my senior sister... just take a look, who knows, maybe it'll be useful?

Ji Lingruo carefully put it away. "Senior sister is so kind. Let's exchange ideas more often in the future... This path is profound and extensive; we should learn from each other."

Upon hearing this, Wangshu nodded earnestly.

You Su licked his lips, still feeling unsatisfied. He was pleased that the two women had reached a consensus, but also secretly regretted that the child had come at such an inopportune time. Even if he wanted to enjoy this perfect union, he dared not harm his junior sister's body.

"Then Junior Sister and Junior Brother will cultivate first. I'll learn from you. If I find anything wrong, I'll ask Junior Sister."

Although Ji Lingruo was determined to take her relationship with her senior sister to the next level, she was too embarrassed to go first. She said shyly, "Senior sister, please go first... Elders should go first, and senior sister is more capable than me, so I should learn first."

"But... it's my junior sister's birthday today, so why don't you go first?"

"No, no, no..."

One was ashamed to show herself in front of others, and the other felt guilty for being the first to appear. The two women then playfully pushed and shoved each other, deferring to each other.

You Su lay in the middle, looking completely bewildered. He wrapped his arms around the waists of the two women and pulled them into his embrace, placing them on his left and right arms respectively.

"Weren't we here to admire the moon? How did this turn into dual cultivation? The moonlight is so bright, we should make the most of it."

Ji Lingruo was initially shy nestled in You Su's arms, immediately turned embarrassed and annoyed by You Su's discouraging words. She had finally mustered up the courage, and now this person who had taken advantage of her was acting all innocent?

Tomorrow they will part ways, and she can no longer care about being reserved. This separation will mean she won't be able to cultivate for quite some time, so she must create a deeply memorable memory before they part.

As she spoke, she grabbed You Su's waistband, behaving like a Maiden Earth who had kidnapped a handsome, innocent man.

You Su quickly grabbed her, saying urgently, "Junior Sister, what are you doing? This won't do today!"

"No? Why not today of all days?" Ji Lingruo she sneered, "Did you already vent your anger outside? So it really was with that Sister Yaoyao? You're saying it's not working now that you're home?!"

Wangshu also cast a serious glance at her; her possessiveness was no less than Ji Lingruo's.

Seeing that he had no way to defend himself, and not daring to recall being forced by Hua Jing, First Seat, You Su could only point out that his junior sister was pregnant.

Ji Lingruo amused and exasperated, only then realizing that the Third Elder had such a good intention.

I could only sigh at her good intentions, which almost cost her a great happiness in life.

The usually calm and wise You Su was so easily fooled by this, and his respect and care for her made Ji Lingruo even more moved.

You Su realized he had been tricked, he felt no resentment, only a sense of relief as if he had survived a disaster.

Ji Lingruo finally found an opportunity to tell her about her situation and that she would be returning to her parents' home the next day.

You Su remained silent.

He was overwhelmed with bitterness upon learning that his junior sister was leaving for a while. He also thought about how he had been traveling around these days, and how his junior sister had been the one to bear the pain of his departure. He felt nothing but self-blame.

He couldn't bring himself to ask her to stay, and Ji Lingruo couldn't possibly let her go with him. You Su's status was not low; if she wanted to cross continents, she needed a legitimate reason and had to go through complicated procedures to obtain a travel permit, which was incomparable to Ji Lingruo, who was simply returning home.

Ji Lingruo smiled and wiped away You Su's tears, saying that he would come back as soon as the breakthrough was over, and it would be a good time to go back and see his sister and family.

You Su could only insist that he accompany his junior sister on her journey home the next day, Wangshu also chimed in, saying that she wanted to go along too.

Ji Lingruo moved, her nose tingling with tears. In this human territory of the Central Continent, she had found someone with whom she shared a deep connection.

Like a fledgling returning to its nest, she threw herself into the arms of Wangshu and You Su, and the three of them embraced each other, whispering sweet nothings, their desire gradually rising.

Before they knew it, the two women had started deferring to each other again.

As the beneficiary, You Su watched the two of them tugging at each other, then simply flipped over and pulled them both into the blanket.

There was a rustling sound as more pieces of fabric were piled up on the lotus platform.

Ji Lingruo shame and indignation, pounding her fist on You Su's chest, and said fiercely:

Why should I go first?

"Senior sister is right. It's junior sister's birthday, and she's leaving tomorrow. It's only right and proper that junior sister goes first."

"Uh-huh."

Wangshu nodded in agreement, and by the moonlight, carefully observed the teaching scene before her. Looking at the magnificent spectacle Ji Lingruo displayed, she sincerely exclaimed in admiration:

"Junior sister is so beautiful."

Wangshu's earnest gaze was so naked that it made Ji Lingruo, and she was so ashamed that she almost fainted. Unfortunately, no matter how much she regretted making this decision today, there was no turning back.

"Senior sister! Don't look at me! Can't you teach him a lesson yourself?!"

"Then what should I do?"

Unfortunately, Ji Lingruo no longer had the strength to utter a complete sentence.

"Senior sister, I'll teach you." You Su smiled innocently, "You can just push me from behind."

Ji Lingruo's beautiful eyes widened, and she was about to scold him in a fit of anger, but You Su ruthlessly interrupted her.

"There's a strategy in military texts: split your forces into two groups to encircle and annihilate a powerful enemy. With my senior sister behind me, we can form a sandwich between two groups of cheese."

"Uh-huh!"

Wangshu nodded blankly. She rarely used her innocent mind to judge those around her anymore, relying solely on her own judgment.

My junior brother is right.

Ji Lingruo utterly desperate. In the end, on her birthday, she was the one who received the most rewards.

The stars and moon shone brightly, and the soft, fragmented sounds continued throughout the night.

Unbeknownst to them, He Shutong, standing below, had a panoramic view of the scenery atop the mountain.

Without using her divine sense, He Shutong couldn't extend her perception beyond the Immortal Forest, and she wouldn't easily use it to maintain her condition. With the dense forest obscuring her view, she couldn't rely solely on her eyesight to see what the disciples in the courtyard were doing.

But now, the battlefield for his disciples had unexpectedly become the lonely summit of Lotus Peak. He didn't know where this sudden whim came from...

She lay in the Lotus Birth Pool, and when she raised her head, she could see the faint undulations of the mountains with her extraordinary eyesight at the Void Glimpse Realm.

She shook her head and sighed softly, somewhat helpless. It was more accurate to say that this had happened today, later than she had expected...

Meanwhile, on Bihua Peak.

The Third Elder withdrew his Divine Ability to manipulate the Leaf of Illuminating Ancient and Present, and scoffed at You Su's trickery.

When You Su rushed to Bihua Peak to beg her about this while she was taking a bath, she found it unbelievable and thought to herself, "What era are we living in? Who would appreciate such a vulgar romance?"

But watching the fluorescent lights disappear into the sky, far more dazzling than fireworks, a hint of envy still flashed in her eyes.

Even if it's vulgar, isn't it still romantic?