Yao Ling Cried

"Hmm..."

Shi Xuanxuan's eyes glazed over for a moment, then she snapped out of it, her wheat-colored cheeks turning even redder, visibly flushed.

Shi Xuanxuan was somewhat lost in thought.

"Senior?"

Xiao Yan, whose temper had calmed down, came to his senses and stared blankly at his own naked body. Then he looked at the body lying in front of him like a cat stretching, equally naked. He felt a wave of dizziness and couldn't help but shout.

"Ah?"

Ah!~

Seeing Xiao Yan's strange expression, Shi Xuanxuan was first stunned. After realizing the problem, she immediately jumped up on the spot. In an instant, the peaks seemed to gather and the waves surged, making Xiao Yan's eyes widen.

"Junior, don't look at me like that!"

Shi Xuanxuan hurriedly got out of bed, dragging her slightly weak legs, and walked behind the screen to the side. She took out the bathtub, removed her clothes, filled it with water, and quickly jumped in.

Scooping up a handful of water and washing it over her cheeks and neck, Shi Xuanxuan's feelings were exceptionally complicated...

Her relationship with her junior, Xiao Yan, is becoming increasingly complicated.

However, she didn't object to it. Junior Brother Xiao Yan was in excellent health, a very good person, and had a very upright character. What happened just now was just human nature, and she couldn't blame him.

However, her current strength is too weak, and she is limited by her Dou Emperor Bloodline, so she cannot easily have too close contact with Xiao Yan. If she encounters a similar situation again in the future, she will probably only be able to make up for it in this way.

Hopefully, this won't cause the younger student to harbor any resentment towards me...

"Well!"

Thinking of this, Shi Xuanxuan couldn't help but sigh.

On the other side, Xiao Yan had already used his Dou Qi and Heavenly Flames to clean himself thoroughly. After all, he couldn't very well jump in and shower with his senior sister; that would probably lead to another melee battle. Although he had considerable self-control, he couldn't withstand the opponent's cheat-like abilities...

Therefore, he took out a set of gray clothes from his Storage Ring, dressed himself properly, and then sat with his back to the screen.

Through the screen, Shi Xuanxuan could actually see Xiao Yan's back. Recalling the flutter in her heart when he embraced her earlier, she finally couldn't help but speak:

"Junior brother... what happened today was my fault. The situation was special just now, so please don't blame me for acting on my own. If you hold it against me, you don't need to come help me temper my Dou Qi in the future. After all, you have so many people around you..."

But before she could finish speaking, Xiao Yan interrupted her:

"What are you saying, sister? I lacked self-control just now, causing you to disregard your reputation and accommodate me like this. I should be the one apologizing."

Xiao Yan spoke righteously and apologetically.

Upon hearing this, Shi Xuanxuan felt even more guilty for harming her junior brother. Fortunately, her junior brother Xiao Yan was upright and did not blame her. Instead, he felt apologetic towards her. Such a kind and gentle man truly made her happy.

Shi Xuanxuan fell silent for a moment, then spoke carefully, word by word:

"Junior Brother Xiao Yan, please don't say that. Actually, I've always had a good impression of you, but I'm burdened with the responsibility of revitalizing my family, so I can't focus too much on romance. Therefore, I don't usually like to get too close to people."

I believe that Junior Brother Xiao Yan is not a person who speaks without thinking, so no one else knows about what happened tonight except you and me, and it has no impact on my reputation.

Besides, I act solely on my conscience, without considering anything else. I don't know what my junior thinks of me, but I did what I did willingly before. Even if I encounter that situation again in the future, as long as it's you, I will still do the same thing."

Hearing that slightly deep voice filled with an unwavering will and determination, Xiao Yan could no longer remain seated.

The girl has already expressed her feelings so clearly, what can he say?

Xiao Yan stopped in front of the screen, looking at the figure behind it, submerged in water with only its head visible, and said softly:

"Sister Xuanxuan, Xiao Yan is a selfish person. Since you have expressed your feelings, from now on you are mine. I will help you with the Shi Clan's affairs."

I won't lie and say that I love you now, but I also have no reason not to like you. I like your personality, your figure, and your looks very much.

I like you."

I like you!

Those four simple words, when they reached Shi Xuanxuan's ears, sent a jolt through her heart.

"Yes, I like you too."

Although her cheeks flushed again, Shi Xuanxuan didn't keep Xiao Yan waiting long and responded to him almost immediately.

Immediately, the two fell into silence, Shi Xuanxuan blushing as she washed her body.

Splash...

The sound of splashing water arose, and behind the screen, a beauty emerged from her bath. Her perfect figure, outlined by the falling water droplets, appeared even more alluring. Her long, muscular legs stepped out of the tub, and as the aura of her Dou Qi emanated, steam spread behind the screen, making her perfect figure appear and disappear in the mist.

Immediately, a faint light flickered at the beauty's fingertips, and a robe flew out and landed on her. The rustling sound of the fabric rubbing together rang out, and a moment later, Shi Xuanxuan, dressed in a plain nightgown, stepped out from behind the screen.

Although the water droplets on his body had been evaporated by his Dou Qi, some moisture remained on his hair, neck, and pretty face, gathering into dewdrops that rolled down his wheat-colored skin, making him look as fresh and delicate as Phoebe.

"Xiao Yan..."

Shi Xuanxuan smiled tenderly, stepped forward, and threw herself into Xiao Yan, hugging his waist.

Xiao Yan also hugged her back, holding her tightly in his arms. The soft touch in his arms made his heart flutter again.

But instead, a softer, more alluring voice whispered in her ear, "I like you."

The turmoil in his heart subsided considerably, replaced by a gentle warmth. Xiao Yan's lips curled slightly as he softly said:

I like you too.

The two hugged and cuddled, then went back to bed.

Will you stay with me tonight?

"Good."

They did nothing more and fell asleep in each other's arms.

As the sun rises, its rays spread across the Inner Academy.

At the entrance of the Heavenly Burning Qi Refining Tower, a blue-haired, white-dressed Yao Ling stepped out, shielding her eyes with her small hands to block the glaring sunlight that she was having trouble adjusting to due to the long period of darkness.

It's been almost a year...

Is he not planning to leave the pass yet?

The annual Strong Ranking Tournament in the Inner Academy is about to begin again.

Yao Ling pursed her red lips slightly, took a step, and walked slowly toward the Student Union.

She has made considerable progress during this period. Not only has her Alchemy reached the advanced Sixth-Grade rank, but she has also successfully cultivated her Dou Qi to the level of Seven-Star Dou Wang.

Clearly, this is the power of the Dou Emperor Bloodline.

Having just completed her breakthrough, Yao Ling was in a good mood. Along the way, she encountered many Student Union members who greeted her, and she nodded faintly to them. Unlike Xun'er, who greeted everyone with a smile but kept her distance, in the Inner Academy, apart from Xiao Yan and her roommates, almost no students saw her smile.

Her aloofness was a consistent quality, both inside and out.

As for the other cool and aloof goddess, Han Yue, she is the type who is cold on the outside but warm on the inside. Although she also rarely smiles, she usually manages the Student Union and interacts with people quite a lot. She takes good care of the members in the council, so Han Yue is quite popular in the Student Union now.

When Yao Ling returned to the attic, she saw Han Yue eating breakfast.

Seeing Yao Ling return, Han Yue's lips curled into a gentle smile:

"Senior, you're out of seclusion? Want to grab something to eat together?"

Yao Ling was taken aback when she saw Han Yue's smile.

Han Yue usually treated her the same way, but there were differences between her smiles.

That smile today looks kind of familiar.

It was like the satisfied smile he had after doing something naughty to Xiao Yan...

Yao Ling clearly had a very high level of self-awareness.

Then she realized something.

"Xiao Yan is back?"

Yao Ling couldn't help but ask.

"Yes, Senior Xiao Yan just came out of seclusion yesterday, and you came out of seclusion today, Senior Sister. We really are on the same wavelength!"

Han Yue smiled and said, a hint of excitement flashing deep in her eyes.

"Haha, really?"

Upon hearing this, Yao Ling's tense face broke into a happy smile, and she immediately walked straight towards Xiao Yan's room.

"Senior, Senior Xiao Yan isn't in the room."

Han Yue said casually.

"Huh? Where did he go?"

Yao Ling frowned.

"They should be with Senior Sister Shi Xuanxuan. Senior Brother Xiao Yan helped Senior Sister Shi cultivate yesterday, so they probably haven't come down yet."

Han Yue hesitated for a moment before speaking.

What!

Yao Ling immediately sensed something was wrong, quickened her pace, but casually replied:

"Oh, then I'll go up and take a look!"

Watching Yao Ling's retreating figure as she went upstairs, Han Yue couldn't help but smirk, but quickly suppressed it. After hearing the footsteps quiet down, she hastily ate a few bites of breakfast, and then a whirlwind actually condensed on her calf.

Lower Earth Tier Dou Technique, Nine-Turn Wind Wandering Step!

The next moment, Han Yue's figure actually rose off the ground and briefly floated in the air!

A gentle breeze blew by, and Han Yue's figure appeared silently at the corner of the stairs.

She had studied this Dou Technique diligently throughout the year, and had been waiting for this day!

On the other side, Yao Ling was unaware of the junior student walking with the wind behind her.

She walked quickly and soon arrived at Shi Xuanxuan's door, then knocked.

"Sister Xuanxuan, I'm back!"

Without waiting for any response, she pushed open the door as usual.

Then he saw Sister Xuanxuan, who was curled up in Xiao Yan on the bed, fast asleep and oblivious to the world around her, with a satisfied smile on her face, as if everything had happened.

Boom!

Yao Ling felt as if the sky had fallen.

No, sis?

What does this mean?

Didn't you say before that you'd support me in pursuing Xiao Yan?

Is this how you support me?

You're sneaking food, aren't you!

Yao Ling grew angrier the more she thought about it.

The reason I told Shi Xuanxuan that I had liked Xiao Yan Shi Xuanxuan for a long time was to get her help, at least to prevent her from cheating on me, or at the very least, to eat with her.

And the result?

She got to eat it first, just one day short?

Xiao Yan was always vigilant and wouldn't sleep too soundly, so he woke up as soon as Yao Ling opened the door.

Seeing Yao Ling's incredulous, angry, and aggrieved expression as if she had been caught in bed with her lover, Xiao Yan suddenly felt a mischievous urge.

"Stop fooling around..."

Shi Xuanxuan let out a lazy, soft voice, directly breaking down Yao Ling's defenses.

"You!"

Yao Ling bit her red lips, looked at the two people on the bed, and a tear slowly fell down her cheek.

"That's outrageous!"

She stomped her foot, turned around, stormed out of the room, and with a burst of Dou Qi, slammed her bedroom door shut. Then she collapsed onto the bed, pulled the blanket over herself, and began wiping away her tears.

She was a little angry and a little wronged.

She had waited so many years for this opportunity, but because she was afraid of scaring Xiao Yan, she never dared to express too many thoughts. Also, because she had taken Xiao Yan down into the mine that time, her underwear had fallen into his hands, and she was extremely embarrassed, avoiding him for several days.

As a result of that damned Black Corner Region invasion, Xiao Yan has been in seclusion for such a long time.

Having finally emerged from seclusion, she was still thinking about how to get closer to Xiao Yan, taking things step by step.

Yao Ling was heartbroken!

At the top of the stairs, Han Yue peeked out furtively, watching Yao Ling wipe away her tears as she ran back into the house, her excitement growing.

Absolutely right!

This is exactly what she wanted to see!!!

As for whether Senior Sister Yao Ling will really have a falling out with Senior Brother Xiao Yan?

Hehe, does she think Han Yue is a big idiot?

We've been together day and night for so long, who doesn't know who?

Which girl in the attic doesn't like Xiao Yan?

Even Senior Sister Ling Yanfei, who usually keeps to herself, pays a lot of attention to Senior Brother Xiao Yan, not to mention Senior Sister Yao Ling Xiao Yan, whose eyes can't be taken off him once she sees him.

They're practically carbon copies of Xun'er and Xiao Yi Xian Doctor!

In this situation, even if Senior Xiao Yan were to pin her to the ground and humiliate her to the extreme, she would only feel excited!

Inside Shi Xuanxuan's house.

Startled by the sound of Yao Ling slamming the door shut, Shi Xuanxuan woke up from her sleep. She immediately noticed the large hand that was causing the mischief, blushed slightly, but still gently didn't move, letting the ignorant child do as he pleased.

"Xuanxuan, we've gotten into trouble. Yao Ling is having a hard time accepting it. Shall I go and comfort her?"

After satisfying his urge to fight, Xiao Yan sat up and said softly.

"Well, okay, you go ahead, I need to... wash up."

Shi Xuanxuan nodded, her voice softening considerably.

"Good."

Xiao Yan had no doubts. After getting out of bed, he went straight out the door. He glanced at the stairwell out of the corner of his eye, and a helpless smile appeared on his lips. Then he walked into the room where Yao Ling's door had been blown away.

After watching Xiao Yan leave for a moment, Shi Xuanxuan let out a soft sigh of relief...

"Sigh, I need to cultivate to become Dou Sheng quickly, otherwise I'll get really frustrated..."

She sighed softly.