Chapter 135: Do You Truly Dislike Mingyan?
Yue Qingying playfully admonished, “How could you be so audacious? You hugged Master once, and now you’re thinking about sleeping with her in your arms. Junior Brother, you should maintain some distance from Master. Otherwise, what if she has some bad thoughts about you one day? Wouldn’t she distance herself from you?”
Mingyan agreed. Maintaining a “certain” distance was to be able to experience his master’s gentleness for a longer time. That was better for him. He knew what was what.
Seeing him nod, Yue Qingying was satisfied. She hesitated for a moment, then asked, “Be honest with me, Junior Brother. Do you have any romantic feelings for Master?”
“Absolutely not!” Mingyan said decisively. What a joke. If he did, his master would kick him out immediately, and he would probably never be able to get close to her again.
Although he now had a sister, his sister and his master were different, just as his sister and his senior sister were different.
“Really?” Yue Qingying’s smile was playful. “You can tell me. I won’t tell anyone, including Master.”
“I really don’t, Senior Sister. I only have respect and filial piety for Master… I have no rebellious or disrespectful thoughts.” Mingyan was a bit troubled. His senior sister always seemed to think there was something between him and his master…
When he had come out of his master’s room before, he had felt her gaze was melancholic and meaningful. Now it seemed she was indeed suspicious of their relationship… But she was wrong.
Yue Qingying nodded, a gentle smile on her lips. She took his hand, their fingers intertwined, and brought them to her abdomen, patting them lightly. “Master can’t hear us. But, hmm, I’m willing to believe you. You’re not the type to have disrespectful thoughts about Master.”
Mingyan felt a bit unnatural. He could control himself now, but in the future… if he couldn’t…
“Does Sister Wang also like to hold your hand like this?” Yue Qingying looked down at their intertwined fingers and chuckled.
Yue Qingying’s skin was extremely fair. Mingyan, being a man, wasn’t so pale. Their hands, held together, showed a clear color difference. Their fingers were tightly clasped. She seemed to enjoy holding his hand this way, and he didn’t know why.
“Yes.” He nodded instinctively, then felt a bit strange. Should he have said that?
He turned to look at her and saw her looking at him with a playful smile. “I suppose all sisters are like this, holding their younger brother’s hand, afraid he’ll get lost, not wanting him to leave. That’s what I think. I’m sure Sister Wang feels the same way.”
Is that so? Mingyan felt that holding hands like this wasn’t like a senior and junior sibling, not like a brother and sister, but more like… a Dao companion?
But he quickly dismissed the thought. Didn’t his senior sister know better than him? His sister had lived for nine thousand years. Didn’t she know better than him?
“Perhaps…”
“Your cultivation just broke through, Junior Brother, and I’ve also broken through to the Divine Gate Realm. We have some free time. Why don’t we practice what we talked about before? Train you a little. Otherwise, you and Ning Feixuan will have a hard time even communicating.” Yue Qingying said softly.
“Hmm…” Mingyan was also thinking about this. He had been wanting to practice with his senior sister.
Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.
Yaochi Sacred Land welcomed two familiar guests: Huang Qingfei and Huang Feiyan.
Ning Feixuan had broken through to the Divine Gate Realm a few days ago and was now accompanying Ning Mengru. She looked at Huang Feiyan with a charming smile and winked at her.
Huang Qingfei shook her head and smiled, then looked at Ning Mengru. “Sister Mengru, I apologize for the sudden visit. Did I disturb you?”
“What are you talking about?” Ning Mengru pouted, taking her hand. “You used to follow me around when you were young. Why are you so distant now?”
Their friendship was well-known. The previous Queen Mother of the West of Yaochi had even gifted Huang Qingfei a peach tree from the Peach Garden, imbued with immortal energy, as a symbol of their friendship.
Speaking of which, the Huang family and Yaochi were completely different. It was a wonder how they had become allies.
The Huang family was known for its domineering style. They had a deep foundation and were always decisive. Yaochi, on the other hand, was always neutral, peaceful, and just. The two places didn’t seem like they would get along.
Huang Qingfei smiled gently and looked at Ning Feixuan. “Feixuan, Feiyan has something to discuss with you. I’ll chat with your master.”
Ning Feixuan nodded and bowed. After they left, she looked at Huang Feiyan and smiled. “I thought you were here to chat and play, but it seems you have a purpose. Tell me, what do you need my help with?”
Huang Feiyan blushed slightly, as if remembering something. She pursed her lips. “Let’s walk while we talk. It’s not that I’m asking for a favor, just a few questions.”
They walked side by side, both tall and graceful, their movements captivating.
Yaochi Sacred Land was an all-female sect, so Ning Feixuan wasn’t wearing a veil. Her palace dress was elegant, her smile bright, her beauty breathtaking. Mingyan didn’t think she deserved the title of “most beautiful in the Eastern Continent,” but she was definitely a top-tier beauty. Besides a few others, and the celestial maidens of the previous generation, it was hard to find anyone who could compare to her.
“What is it?”
Huang Feiyan hesitated for a moment, then started with some small talk. They chatted and laughed, and although Ning Feixuan was curious why she hadn’t gotten to the point, she enjoyed the casual conversation.
After a while, Huang Feiyan brought up Ning Feixuan’s love life.
“Your Yaochi Sacred Land allows marriage, right? Have you met anyone you like?” she asked with a smile.
Ning Feixuan shook her head and pouted. “You know my situation. How can I have time for such things? My great grudge has not been avenged.. If I focus on love, how can I face my parents? If I don’t kill my enemy and offer their head at my parents’ grave, how can my parents rest in peace?”
“Really no one?”
Ning Feixuan’s brow twitched. She sensed something was off. She looked at Huang Feiyan. “You… you’re not here to sound me out, are you? Is it about Mingyan?”
Huang Feiyan was surprised. “How did you guess it was about him?”
Seeing her genuine surprise, Ning Feixuan relaxed. It seemed she wasn’t here to sound her out. She shook her head and smiled, not mentioning Mingyan’s confession. She had rejected him, after all. Saying it now would be embarrassing for him.
But Huang Feiyan was quick-witted. She immediately realized what was going on. Had Mingyan revealed his feelings? Had Ning Feixuan found out?
“Did you find out someone likes you?”
“Many people like me.” Ning Feixuan’s smile was playful.
It wasn’t that she was arrogant. As the Yaochi Holy Maiden, she had countless suitors, including young geniuses, Holy Sons, and even demon geniuses…
She had grown up in Yaochi, so her character was naturally impeccable. Her beauty and talent were also top-tier. Who wouldn’t want such a Dao companion?
There were many beautiful female cultivators, but few who were both beautiful, powerful, and trustworthy.
“…”
“Don’t tell me Mingyan really asked you to sound me out?” Ning Feixuan was surprised, seeing Huang Feiyan’s hesitation.
“Ah… no, of course not.” Huang Feiyan quickly shook her head, her face slightly flushed. But she understood Ning Feixuan’s meaning. Her suspicion meant she had likely discovered Mingyan’s feelings. She was frustrated, not knowing whether she should ask.
Ning Feixuan seemed to sense her predicament. She frowned, thought for a moment, and said, “A while ago, Mingyan confessed his feelings to me. You know my situation. Although he’s indeed very exceptional, my heart is set on the Dao. I have to avenge my parents. I have no time for other things, so I rejected him. You’re my close friend, and also his. There’s no harm in telling you, but don’t spread it around. I don’t want him to lose face. Even if we can’t be Dao companions, we can still be friends…”
Huang Feiyan was stunned. She hadn’t expected Mingyan to actually confess. “Don’t misunderstand, Feixuan. Mingyan didn’t ask me to sound you out. He’s not that kind of person. He wouldn’t use our friendship to his advantage.”
Seeing her strong reaction, Ning Feixuan nodded. “I didn’t think he was either. But why did you ask about these things?”
“…I just wanted to know what my good sister was thinking. I’ve known for a while that Mingyan likes you. It was a difficult situation for me. After all, you’re also my friend. I couldn’t help him.” Huang Feiyan shook her head. “But… do you really not have any feelings for him?”
“It’s not that I don’t have any good feelings for him. I actually think he’s quite nice. I just don’t want to get involved.” Ning Feixuan shook her head gently.
“So you still don’t like him…”
“…” Ning Feixuan was silent for a moment, then said, “Then you can just assume I don’t like him.”
“You really don’t like Mingyan?”
“I don’t.”
“And you won’t give him a chance in the future?” Huang Feiyan continued to ask.
Ning Feixuan was very surprised. Why was she asking so many times? She had never been so nosy before. But she still nodded. “That’s how I feel now, and that’s how I’ll feel in the future. I… I don’t like him. I really don’t.”
Huang Feiyan was silent for a moment, then nodded and smiled faintly. “Then let’s not talk about him anymore. I actually came here to ask you if you want to go to…”
Meanwhile, Ning Mengru and Huang Qingfei were also strolling. Ning Mengru’s voice was filled with concern. “About the rumors concerning the Huang family’s Phoenix Blood Pool…”
Huang Qingfei chuckled. “Why are you also concerned about this, Sister?”
“It concerns the future of your family. The Huang family and Yaochi have always been allies. If you need any help, don’t hesitate to ask me.” Ning Mengru’s expression was serious. Rumors were spreading that the Huang family’s Phoenix Blood Pool was depleted, as there had been no new births in many years. Huang Feiyan was the last of their bloodline.
“Let them spread. In a year or two, the truth will be revealed.” Huang Qingfei smiled faintly. “Don’t worry, Sister Mengru. When have I ever been polite with you?”
“Hehe, that’s true. A certain young girl once asked me for the Immortal Peach Tree.” Ning Mengru giggled, her figure alluring.
“I was just young and foolish,” Huang Qingfei smiled helplessly.
