The Eldest Senior Sister Settled into Her Role

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Chapter 13: The Eldest Senior Sister Settled into Her Role

Although Tang Ya intended to settle down in Shrek City, it was already late, so she decided to spend the night at a hotel first.

When choosing a hotel, Tang Ya once again displayed her talent for bargaining to the fullest. Only after comparing value for money did she check into a hotel that was hardly luxurious but very clean, with its own private bathroom. A room cost five Silver Soul Coins a night, which was quite a bargain in Shrek City, where every inch of land was worth its weight in gold.

By the time they finished getting settled, it was well past midnight. The light outside the window had dimmed, no longer the brilliant sea of lights it had been earlier.

Even after coming out of the bath, Tang Ya was still grumbling unhappily. "Everything in Shrek City is just too expensive. Even a hotel in Heaven Dou City doesn't cost this much."

Ye Xixuan sat on the sofa by the window without responding, the muscles at the corners of his mouth slightly stiff.

With the habits he had developed since childhood, he would never have bargained over one or two Silver Soul Coins. To him, it was simply a waste of time.

Still, he understood that everyone had different circumstances and upbringings. Following Tang Ya around had given him quite a few experiences he had never had before.

When her gaze landed on Ye Xixuan, who had long since finished bathing, the gloom on Tang Ya's face vanished instantly. She sat on the edge of the bed and patted it with a smile, beckoning him over with her eyes.

"Forget it. No point dwelling on it. Come over and sleep, Little Xixuan."

"Sister Xiaoya, I can just sit on the sofa and cultivate tonight," Ye Xixuan said, looking rather awkward. The memories of his past life that had awakened in him were mostly fragments concerning the original story's plot. His personality was still primarily that of his current life; at most, he was a little more composed than others his age.

His bashfulness only intensified Tang Ya's urge to squish him, her suggestive gaze almost sticky enough to draw threads.

"Listen to your big sister. Come here."

"Okay." In the end, Ye Xixuan still succumbed to Tang Ya's clutches.

Tang Ya giggled and wrapped herself around Ye Xixuan like a koala, closing her eyes in satisfaction, as though doing so gave her a little peace of mind.

Breathing in the faint fragrance drifting from Tang Ya's hair, Ye Xixuan stared at the ceiling with wide eyes. How could he not feel a special closeness toward someone who shared his plight and had saved him in a moment of danger?

Early the next morning, Ye Xixuan left the hotel to return to Sea God Island.

Tang Ya, meanwhile, said that since she so rarely stayed at a hotel, she could not possibly let the opportunity go to waste. In truth, she simply wanted to sleep in. She also told Ye Xixuan that she would take care of finding a place and settling down in Shrek City herself afterward.

After all, she really did have more experience.

Tall trees lined both sides of the main road leading to Shrek Academy's eastern gate. Everything was lush and green, and the air was especially fresh.

Just as Ye Xixuan caught sight of Shrek Academy's enormous arched gate in the distance, he spotted Bei Bei, who was already waiting there.

Looking anxious, Bei Bei grabbed Ye Xixuan's hand and started pulling him into the academy.

"Xixuan, hurry back to Sea God Island with me to see Eldest Senior Sister. She kept asking me where you were last night. If I hadn't kept my lips sealed, I would've spilled everything. Even so, she brought up going out to bring you back herself several times. It took a lot of effort to talk her out of it. Your big brother is completely burned out."

"Huh?" Ye Xixuan blinked in surprise.

"Didn't Mu En say I was supposed to start cultivating with Eldest Senior Sister today? Why was she in such a hurry?"

"How would I know?!" Bei Bei looked miserable, wishing he could cry but finding no tears. The intense desire for control Eldest Senior Sister had displayed last night had practically dragged him back into a childhood nightmare he would rather not remember. Although she had indulged him in everything when he was little, she had also insisted on asking about every single thing he did. Only recently had that improved a little.

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"All right, enough chatter. Hurry up and come with me."

Bei Bei hurried Ye Xixuan through Shrek Academy's outer court, heading straight for Sea God Island as though his heels were on fire.

What he did not tell Ye Xixuan was that he had some selfish motives of his own. With Ye Xixuan standing in front to shield him now, Eldest Senior Sister naturally would not have as much energy to keep tabs on him. Then he would be free!

At that thought, Bei Bei could not help letting out a pleased little hum.

For your buddy's freedom, Xixuan, you'll just have to suffer a little.

Ye Xixuan glanced sideways at Bei Bei's taut expression and suddenly asked on instinct, "Senior Brother Bei, are you hiding something from me?"

"What could I possibly be hiding from you? Do you have any idea how much pressure I've endured from Eldest Senior Sister over your business?!" Bei Bei almost failed to hold back his laughter, but deliberately kept a stern face as he answered.

Neither Ye Xixuan nor Bei Bei knew anything about the conversation between Mu En and Zhang Lexuan the day before, so they had no way of knowing the reason behind all this.

Neither spoke again for the rest of the journey.

Bei Bei was thinking about using Ye Xixuan to draw Eldest Senior Sister's fire as quickly as possible, while Ye Xixuan was wondering whether she really had something important to discuss with him.

Roughly half an hour later, Ye Xixuan and Bei Bei arrived one after the other at the clearing in front of the Sea God Pavilion.

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msp; Neither Mu En nor Xuan Zi was there. Only Zhang Lexuan stood quietly in a white dress, her long black hair cascading down her back. Her bearing was gentle and graceful, her exquisite face expressionless. Framed by the surrounding mist and sea of clouds, she looked like a celestial goddess standing apart from the mortal world.

Only when she saw Ye Xixuan did a faint smile enter her eyes.

"Um, Eldest Senior Sister, I've brought Xixuan over. I'll be going now." After greeting Zhang Lexuan, Bei Bei hurried away.

As Ye Xixuan met Zhang Lexuan's eyes, he keenly noticed a distinct change in the way Eldest Senior Sister looked at him. It seemed somehow different from ordinary control or possessiveness.

"Eldest Senior Sister."

"Mm." Zhang Lexuan answered with a smile, then approached Ye Xixuan and bent down to look him over, outlining the full curves of her chest.

"I heard from Bei Bei that you want to learn about Soul Tools? However, I believe that at your current stage, your first priority should be laying a solid foundation for cultivating your martial soul. I've already spoken to the Soul Tool Department for you. When you have some spare time, you can go over and familiarize yourself with things."

"Yes, Eldest Senior Sister." Ye Xixuan nodded.

Zhang Lexuan lightly pressed her red lips together and reached out to stroke Ye Xixuan's fair cheek.

"Call me Sister Lexuan when we're in private."

"Sister Lexuan?" Ye Xixuan's eyes widened. He felt increasingly certain that something was off about Zhang Lexuan, but he could not quite put his finger on it.

Zhang Lexuan, however, had completely settled into her role. She would remain by Ye Xixuan's side and protect him, becoming his childhood bride.

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