Again and Again

Yun Yun lost again. Just like the previous two times, she had failed to last even one move against Wu Yan.

But unlike before, after the victor had been decided, Yun Yun looked exceptionally calm, without the same look of disbelief in her eyes.

Now, she seemed to have grown used to the fact that she was no match for Wu Yan.

"Are you all right?"

Seeing Yun Yun acting so abnormally, Wu Yan worried that something might be wrong with her mentally.

It did not matter much if something happened to her, but she was his little sister's teacher!

If Yun Yun had a problem, where was he supposed to find another suitable female expert to teach Wu Yue?

What, Queen Medusa?

Don't be ridiculous. Was he supposed to send Wu Yue into the desert to eat sand with Medusa?

"Are you worried about me?" Yun Yun asked with a smile.

"Mm."

"I never thought a cold person like you could care about someone."

"...I just don't like trouble." Wu Yan fell silent for a moment before defending himself.

Hearing that, Yun Yun covered her mouth and chuckled. So that was how it was~

"Just saying a few extra words counts as trouble in your eyes?"

"Mm."

"..."

The corners of Yun Yun's mouth twitched twice. Sure enough, powerful people all had unusual personalities.

Shaking her head, Yun Yun sighed softly.

"Perhaps an ordinary person like me will never be a match for a monster like you."

"You're not ordinary."

Wu Yan took it as modesty. A female Dou Emperor in her thirties was not ordinary anywhere.

Although it might sound as if he was giving her special consideration because of her gender, the ratio of men to women among experts on the Dou Qi Continent really was unbalanced.

"Not ordinary?"

Yun Yun abruptly changed the subject, smiling as she looked at Wu Yan's profile. "If I'm not ordinary, then the problem is you. You're far too strong!"

However, Wu Yan shook his head and muttered in a voice so faint it was almost impossible to hear, "Me? I'm still far from it..."

In this vast, boundless Dou Qi Continent, what did he even count for?

Any random Dou Zun could slap him and leave him half dead.

Yun Yun heard Wu Yan's mosquito-like voice and almost thought she had misheard him.

He was already this powerful, yet he still thought it was not enough. He truly was a monster!

"Then what realm do you think counts as truly powerful?"

"Battle Saint."

"...So that is the realm you're aiming for? As expected of you!"

Yun Yun was stunned for a moment, then understood why he had felt that he was not powerful enough.

The Battle Saint realm was too powerful. To most people, it sounded like a realm that existed only in legends.

Yet for some reason, when Yun Yun heard that Wu Yan was aiming for the Battle Saint realm, she felt that this monster had a very real chance of reaching that level.

"Then I wish you smooth progress in your cultivation. May you break through to that realm soon and become a revered Battle Saint."

"Thank you. I'll work hard."

Wu Yan's voice remained as calm as ever, carrying a power that inspired confidence.

Yun Yun did not know whether it was merely her imagination, but remembering that she was also a Dou Emperor, she decided that this must be the infectious confidence of the strong.

The two returned to a teahouse in the city, where Ya Fei was feeding Wu Yue.

Seeing Wu Yue wolfing down food, Yun Yun felt somewhat guilty. "Sorry, it seems I was too strict with her."

"She's just greedy."

"I'm not!"

"Hm?"

"Hmph!"

With her mouth nearly stuffed full of pastries, Wu Yue made a series of muffled grunts, trying to express her grievance toward her elder brother in this aggrieved manner.

But Wu Yan did not indulge her. A slight glare was enough to make the little glutton quiet down.

When it came to acting as a fatherly elder brother, Wu Yan was still quite authoritative.

"Hehe~"

Seeing that Wu Yue, who was as lively as Yanran, became so obedient and well-behaved in front of her brother, Yun Yun could not help but find it amusing.

"Teacher, you should have some too. It's really delicious."

After hesitating for a moment, Wu Yue pushed some of the pastries in front of her toward Yun Yun.

The reluctance on her little face made anyone who saw it want to laugh.

Ya Fei and Yun Yun, two beauties with their own distinct charms, covered their mouths and laughed at the same time, making the entire room seem much brighter.

Wu Yan called over a waiter and had him bring several more servings.

"Sect Leader Yun, since you're here, why not stay a few more days?" Ya Fei took the initiative to invite her.

As Brother A-Yan's virtuous helpmate, she already regarded herself as Wu Yan's woman. Wu Yan's little sister was her little sister as well.

And Yun Yun was her little sister's teacher, who had personally brought Wu Yue back. By both sentiment and propriety, they should treat her well.

"This... wouldn't I be disturbing you?" Yun Yun glanced at Wu Yan, looking rather embarrassed.

"No."

Wu Yan was still the same, though this was much better. This time, he had said two words.

"Then I'll gladly accept your kind offer, hehe."

"I've already had someone clean the courtyard residence where Sect Leader Yun stayed before. What do you think? Would you like to stay somewhere else?"

Ya Fei smiled like a fox. None of Yun Yun's little movements just now had escaped her fox-like eyes.

"That courtyard residence? It's already very good."

The Mittel Clan was wealthy and powerful. The courtyard residence prepared for Yun Yun had naturally been made as exquisite as possible. There was no need to risk leaving the Cloud Sect's leader with a poor impression of the Mittel Clan over a few gold coins.

Hearing that her teacher would be staying for a few days, Wu Yue slowed down her eating. Her eyes rolled as she said, "Teacher, I want to sleep with you. Is that okay?"

"Not today. Come keep me company tomorrow. It's your first day back home. Shouldn't you go see your parents?"

"Then I'll listen to Teacher!"

Wu Yue blinked. It was true—she had not been home in a long time, and she did miss her father and mother.

The next moment, Wu Yue saw Wu Yan looking at her as though she were an ungrateful wretch.

"I... I'm just too happy!"

"Oh."

Seeing the look on her elder brother's face that said, Say whatever you want. If I believe you, I lose, Wu Yue felt full already.

Wu Yan silently sighed in his heart. His little sister's temperament was not quite good enough; she still needed more tempering...

By the time they left the teahouse, it was already getting late.

After dropping Wu Yue off at home, Wu Yan and Ya Fei escorted Yun Yun all the way to the courtyard residence.

Then Ya Fei followed Wu Yan home, where they had a reunion dinner.

Wu Yan's parents were quite satisfied with Ya Fei. At the very least, the girl treated them respectfully. Once she became their daughter-in-law, she surely would not be lacking.

As night fell, Wu Yan returned to the manor to continue comprehending his cultivation techniques and combat skills.

Ya Fei took a walk around the manor and had just lit the lamps in the courtyard.

Less than a few minutes later, Teng Shan flew over.