Making Zhang Lexuan's Sworn Younger Brother

"Shhk—"

Ye Chen gently slipped off Zhang Lexuan's long boots, revealing a pair of small feet wrapped in ultra-thin black stockings.

Mm, they were nice and warm, but thankfully they were not smoking.

The ultra-thin black stockings seemed to be made of a material Ye Chen had never seen before. They reflected a hazy sheen beneath the light, outlining the smooth curves of her feet as though traced with a fine brush, while a faint blush showed clearly at her heels.

Ye Chen placed his palm over her heel and felt its softness.

Years of cultivation had not made the soles of her feet firm and hard. Instead, they remained wonderfully springy.

After giving it some thought, Ye Chen began to massage them gently.

Though he was not particularly skilled at it, helping ease her fatigue was simple enough.

"Mmm, you have a pretty good touch~"

Zhang Lexuan's eyes curved into crescents as her stocking-clad toes suddenly tapped Ye Chen's wrist lightly in approval.

At the same time, her gaze toward Ye Chen was full of appreciation and expectation.

She had liked having Bei Bei massage her feet before too, but that silly fool had deliberately claimed her feet smelled bad before running away. He had no idea how to behave.

How could a Soul Master's feet possibly smell bad? At most, they might have a slight scent.

Ye Chen was much more obedient. When she asked him to massage her feet, he did so without the slightest hesitation...

"Mmm... it would be so nice if he were my little brother..." Zhang Lexuan muttered unconsciously.

Ye Chen's hearing was sharp, so he naturally heard every word. Still, he pretended not to have caught it and raised his head curiously. "Senior Disciple Sister, what did you say?"

"Mm... I said, it would be wonderful if you were my little brother~"

Zhang Lexuan met Ye Chen's gaze and smiled softly, then instinctively reached out and pinched his cheek.

Mm, it felt so nice...

"That's not impossible. If Senior Disciple Sister is willing, I can be your sworn younger brother~" Ye Chen knew Zhang Lexuan was too embarrassed to say it outright, so he took the initiative.

"Really?"

At his words, Zhang Lexuan's dark purple eyes lit up sharply, and the delight on her face could not be restrained.

"Mm!"

Ye Chen nodded hard. "I'm an only child. Ever since I was little, I've envied other children for having older sisters to protect them. Senior Disciple Sister is so strong—who wouldn't want an older sister like you?~"

Ye Chen chuckled.

"Hehehe~ Then from now on, I'll be your sworn older sister. With your sister protecting you, I definitely won't let anyone bully you~!"

Zhang Lexuan was instantly overjoyed. She bent down and pulled Ye Chen's head into her chest, rubbing it fiercely.

"Mmm~ Big Sister is the best~" Ye Chen's muffled voice came from Zhang Lexuan's chest.

Who would not like an older sister with such depth of character and such a generous bosom?

"Then it's settled~" Zhang Lexuan's face reddened slightly as she hurriedly released Ye Chen.

She had been too excited just now and forgotten that she was dressed rather lightly.

But it did not matter. Ye Chen was her sworn younger brother now, and she did not mind him taking a little advantage at all.

"Alright, alright. Xiaochen, go back and rest for now. When it's time to act tonight, I'll have Xiaotao call you."

Feeling that was about enough, Zhang Lexuan waved her hand lightly.

She had called Ye Chen over this time with the massage as an excuse. In truth, she simply wanted to chat with him and get to know him better.

It had only been meant as a simple chance to become more familiar, yet she had not expected such a pleasant surprise.

However, they still had a mission tonight, and she was too embarrassed to keep Ye Chen here for too long lest Ma Xiaotao and Ling Luochen start gossiping...

"Mm, then I'll be going, Big Sister~" Ye Chen nodded, rose obediently, and bid her farewell before turning to leave.

He gently closed the door behind him.

"What a good boy..."

Listening to Ye Chen's departing footsteps, Zhang Lexuan's beautiful eyes flickered slightly.

Ever since meeting Ye Chen, she had unconsciously compared him with Bei Bei.

With every comparison, her appreciation for Ye Chen only deepened.

Because Bei Bei was simply no match for Ye Chen. In every aspect, Ye Chen crushed him completely.

Talent, looks, strength, age...

Well, Bei Bei could surpass Ye Chen in age, at least. After all, he was three years older than Ye Chen. That was a permanent advantage.

Her feelings for Bei Bei came partly from growing up with him, but on the other hand, she had also been drawn to his excellence.

Talented boys were always popular.

In her eyes, Bei Bei possessed the greatest talent of any man she had ever met. After all, he was Mu En's descendant...

With the Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul, if he were properly nurtured in the future, he might even have a chance of becoming a Super Douluo, or perhaps even a Limit Douluo!

But now, she had met a man whose talent was countless times greater than Bei Bei's. Naturally, she found herself drawn to Ye Chen.

The admiration she had once felt for Bei Bei had mostly faded as well, leaving behind only familial affection...

Ye Chen's place in her heart was gradually beginning to take over Bei Bei's place.

Yet she did not feel resistant to it. Instead, she felt relieved, and even somewhat grateful to Ye Chen.

Ye Chen's appearance had begun to loosen the knot that had weighed on her heart for years.

It had also begun to loosen her obsession with Bei Bei.

That had been a shackle, one that had troubled her for several years.

Now, as that shackle slowly came undone, she felt lighter than ever before.

After leaving Zhang Lexuan's room, Ye Chen did not go to Ma Xiaotao and Ling Luochen's room either.

Especially Ma Xiaotao—Ye Chen feared that if he went there, he would not be able to hold himself back...

There would be a battle tonight, and he could not let some trivial matter affect Ma Xiaotao.

Even with Zhang Lexuan there to cover for them, Ye Chen would not act recklessly.

Time passed quickly.

Late at night, Ye Chen heard the doors to Ma Xiaotao and Ling Luochen's room opening next door.

Ye Chen ended his cultivation and opened his door, stepping outside.

"Xiaochen, how was your rest? You should be alright, right?" The moment Ma Xiaotao saw Ye Chen, she walked over and asked with concern.

She was one of the main forces in this operation and had no time to look after Ye Chen.

Ye Chen might be strong, but he had no experience whatsoever. She was still worried.

"Don't worry, Sister Xiaotao. I'm not a child anymore~" Ye Chen patted his chest in assurance.

He was actually looking forward to tonight's mission.

After all, he had always lived under his family's protection in the past and had never experienced battle.

Now that he had the system and such great strength, he naturally would not laze around as he had before.

When circumstances allowed, he ought to be a little more passionate.

Besides, the girls in this world were all so strong.

A strong person fighting bloodily could increase his charm in a girl's eyes by at least a hundredfold.

Ye Chen needed to learn from that.

Fighting his own people was boring.

Fighting enemies, on the other hand, could let him play the hero and save a beauty someday. That trope never got old.

Especially on this continent of love, no girl could resist it.

"You're the youngest one here."

Ma Xiaotao rolled her eyes at Ye Chen.

Ye Chen's mouth twitched.

If he were not trying to maintain his image in front of Zhang Lexuan and Ling Luochen, he would definitely have said something flirtatious.

How dare Ma Xiaotao slander him like this? It was outrageous!

"Alright, alright, hurry up and set off. Delays bring changes. I'll be watching from behind, but unless something happens that you cannot handle, I won't intervene."

Zhang Lexuan waved her hand and spoke calmly, once again restoring the dignity of a Senior Disciple Sister.