Lovers or Siblings

At dawn, the golden sun rose, and golden morning rays spilled across the lake, making its surface shimmer.

Two reflections stretched long across the water, embracing one another.

Tang Ya had always been a very emotional person.

In this world, she had long lost all her family. Only Wang Xiao shared a blood connection with her, allowing her to feel a long-forgotten sense of closeness.

Wang Xiao had given her a plan that might be worth millions for free, all just to make her happy and let her see hope for rebuilding the Tang Sect.

For her safety, he had even asked a Titled Douluo to escort her, though who knew what enormous price he had paid behind the scenes.

And she could do nothing for him. She could not even give Wang Xiao a single Mysterious Water Pill.

Tang Ya felt miserable and moved, but more than anything, she felt guilty.

After learning how much Wang Xiao had done and spending the whole night talking with him, she had become much more vulnerable.

With so many emotions tangled together, she grew impulsive and kissed Wang Xiao on the cheek before they parted.

She did not know whether what she had done was unfair to Bei Bei, and she was deeply tormented inside.

Wang Xiao's pupils contracted slightly. Tang Ya's action had caught him completely off guard.

Looking at her pure, lovely face so close to his, his heartbeat quickened and his blood surged wildly. It all felt unreal.

"I'm sorry. I acted on impulse."

After calming down, Tang Ya regained some of her reason. Her face was burning as she quickly pushed Wang Xiao away, wanting to flee.

However, now that things had progressed this far, how could it end so easily?

Tang Ya had barely taken two steps back when two arms suddenly wrapped around her waist and pulled her back.

Bang!

She crashed into Wang Xiao's arms. His arms locked tightly around her waist, giving her no chance to break free.

"Don't do this. I was just... a little impulsive earlier." Tang Ya turned her head away, not daring to meet his gaze.

"Sister Xiaoya, was it really just an impulse?"

Wang Xiao stared at her pure face, faintly flushed like she was slightly tipsy. Her vivid red lips were moist and translucent, like a lotus rising from the water, making him want to take a bite.

"Sister Xiaoya, I don't believe you truly feel nothing."

Tang Ya lowered her head even further, not daring to look into Wang Xiao's eyes.

Because she was afraid she really would lose control and do something else that would betray Bei Bei.

The moment Wang Xiao pulled her into his arms, her body had already reacted.

No one knew that the Blue Silver Grass within her was trembling frantically, wishing it could immediately merge into Wang Xiao's body.

"Little Wang Xiao, could you let go of your sister?" Tang Ya bit her lip and spoke with difficulty.

Wang Xiao was not using much strength. He was only lightly holding her around the waist. If she had truly struggled, she would have already broken free.

As a man, he felt he had been far too passive. Tang Ya had gone this far already, so why should he still care so much about propriety? What was he still holding back for?

Was he supposed to wait for her to throw herself into his arms?

"Sister Xiaoya, I feel like you teased me just now, so I have to return the favor."

As he spoke, Wang Xiao decisively cupped her face and planted a hard kiss on one pale cheek.

Then he kissed her vivid red lips as well.

Tang Ya's delicate body stiffened, her beautiful eyes filled with shock. She had not expected him to actually dare!

In an instant, the Blue Silver Grass within her trembled ten times more violently. Her bloodline seemed to be undergoing a baptism, as though it was about to ascend.

At the same time, shame and guilt over betraying Bei Bei intertwined madly in Tang Ya's heart, allowing her to regain some of her reason.

"No, we can't kiss! Anything but that!"

Wang Xiao failed to part her teeth. After only five seconds of contact, two slender hands pressed against his chest and forcefully pushed him away.

He did not force her. Instead, he turned to Tang Ya's other cheek and kissed it hard.

Only then did he feel like a real man. He had not disgraced his fellow men, had returned the favor threefold, and had temporarily seized the initiative.

Tang Ya took out the makeup case she carried with her and looked into the small mirror. Her face instantly turned scarlet.

Because there was a fresh lip print on each of her cheeks.

"Why did you use so much force?! How am I supposed to face anyone later?" She glared at Wang Xiao. Had he kissed her or bitten her?

"Can't help it. My physical qualities are too strong after absorbing a Millennium Soul Ring!" Wang Xiao flashed a brilliant smile.

"Brute!"

Tang Ya rolled her eyes at him irritably.

Still, this indirectly proved that Wang Xiao probably had never been intimate with a woman before, which made her feel somewhat better.

"A brute, then. Who told Sister Xiaoya to be so pure and beautiful? You're one of the most beautiful people I've ever seen."

"One of?" A vein popped on Tang Ya's fair forehead as she reached out and grabbed the soft flesh at Wang Xiao's waist.

"You just kissed your sister, and now you're talking about other women being pretty! Are you asking for it?"

Wang Xiao felt like crying. It really was impossible to speak too precisely. Sometimes, a lie was necessary.

"No 'one of.' Sister Xiaoya is Shrek's number one beauty!"

Only then did Tang Ya release the flesh she had pinched and let Wang Xiao off this time.

She took out her makeup case again, held up the small mirror, and began touching up her makeup, trying to cover the lip prints on her face with rouge and powder.

"It's all because you used so much force. If someone sees this, how am I supposed to explain it to Bei Bei?" Tang Ya glared at him angrily.

Wang Xiao coughed twice. He had indeed been a little rough.

"There are lots of mosquitoes in the park. Just say you got bitten by one."

"Do you believe that yourself? Other people aren't idiots." Tang Ya rolled her eyes at him. Not only was he no help, he was making things worse.

Wang Xiao said seriously, "Then don't lie. Sister Xiaoya can come clean to Bei Bei, and I'll take care of you for the rest of your life."

"No, we can't do that!"

When Bei Bei was mentioned, Tang Ya's attitude became extremely firm.

Yet when she thought of the kiss earlier, her gaze softened unconsciously. After all, it was her own momentary lapse in judgment that had led to what followed.

Wang Xiao did not push her. There was no reason to think he could tear down the wall in one go.

In any case, they had already shared physical intimacy. He would follow his heart, and when it was time to act, he could no longer be vague about it.

"Bei Bei is very good to me. I can't betray him again..." Tang Ya's thoughts were a mess, and she did not know what to do.

Wang Xiao felt the atmosphere growing heavy and teased, "Sister Xiaoya, then we can only start a secret relationship."

Being intimate with Tang Ya behind Bei Bei's back sounded thrilling just thinking about it.

Wang Xiao did not realize that his yellow-haired tendencies had flared up again.

Tang Ya was deeply conflicted. She did not want to break up with Bei Bei, but whenever she was alone with Wang Xiao, she was happy, experiencing an unprecedented joy in both body and mind.

It was a feeling Bei Bei could not give her.

"I really don't understand. I could practically be your older sister, so why do you like me?" Tang Ya sighed and put away her makeup case.

Seeing this, Wang Xiao wrapped his arms around Tang Ya's slender waist from behind and explained with a smile, "First, Sister Xiaoya, you're pure and captivating. Second, of course I crave your body."

Tang Ya's beautiful eyes widened in anger. She had not expected him to say it so bluntly.

"How shallow! When did you become so bad? Who taught you that?"

"I call that honesty. Sister Xiaoya, you're beautiful and kind. Saying I don't crave your body would definitely be hypocritical."

Wang Xiao wore a strange expression as he asked, "Hasn't Bei Bei ever said something like that? Saying he likes your personality, your kindness, and so on?"

"Of course he isn't like you! Bei Bei is far more refined and cultured than you!"

Tang Ya said irritably.

But his words had sunk in. Bei Bei had always been gentle and refined around her. He had never said anything like that, nor had he ever asked to have any kind of relationship with her.

Was it restraint, or did he truly not care?

Tang Ya felt like her mind was a complete mess and about to explode. She shook her head hard.

"Stupid Wang Xiao, stop filling my head with weird ideas. If you keep this up, I won't speak to you anymore!"

She shook Wang Xiao off, turned around, left the lake, and returned to the Outer Court.

Not long after, the two arrived at Sea God Lake. A stunning beauty stood on the shore, seemingly having waited "a long time."

"You must be the interesting little brat Dean Yan mentioned."

Cai Mei'er's gaze fell on Tang Ya and Wang Xiao. "I really want to know what makes you so special that you could make that old man beg me."

"Old Yan and I hit it off at first sight. He insisted on becoming friends despite our age difference, and he'd get upset if I refused. What could I do?" Wang Xiao said helplessly, as though that were really the case.

Cai Mei'er's eyelids twitched. She finally understood why Yan Shaozhe had said this brat was so slippery.

"Since it's still early, let's set off." She looked at Tang Ya, whose hair was tied in a high ponytail.

Wang Xiao put away his playful expression, his face turning extremely serious. "Sister Xiaoya, take care of yourself!"

"I... I will. You too." With their parting imminent, Tang Ya felt empty inside.

Even she could not tell whether it was because of Bei Bei, or because she did not want to part from Little Wang Xiao.

Seeing her standing there in a daze, Wang Xiao took the initiative to walk over and give her a farewell hug.

"It's not like this is forever. I'll be here waiting for you to come back!" He revealed a smile as bright as sunlight.

"Goodbye."

Tang Ya turned around and walked toward the shore with heavy steps.

Cai Mei'er released a surge of pure Soul Power, enveloping Tang Ya's entire body. She took Tang Ya into the air and flew into the distance.

Wang Xiao watched the two disappear beyond the horizon.

"I hope nothing goes wrong."