In a daze, Yan Zhen had a dream.
In the dream, he had become boyfriend and girlfriend with Yi Xian’er. But he couldn’t resist Good Big Sister’s unparalleled temptation and ended up as a two-timing scumbag with one foot in two boats.
To catch him in the act, Yi Xian’er hid under the bed. She eavesdropped as they made passionate love, biting her handkerchief and tearing it to shreds while two trails of clear tears streamed down her face.
Finally, she couldn’t take it anymore. She popped her head out and pointed at the adulterous pair on the bed, locked in their heated embrace.
“You… how can you two do something like this!”
But Yan Zhen and Ji Ya acted as if they couldn’t sense her presence at all. They remained immersed in their world of bliss, with eyes only for each other.
“Little Brother Yan Zhen~”
“Sister Ji Ya!”
Mwah~
Yi Xian’er flew into a rage on the spot and went full yandere. Her hair turned white, her pupils shifted to purple, and an astonishing burst of Baleful Qi erupted from her entire body.
She grabbed at the air, condensing a cleaver made of Baleful Qi, and slashed straight toward Yan Zhen and Ji Ya.
“Fuck!”
Yan Zhen jolted awake, gasping for breath in big gulps. He steadied himself and looked around, realizing it was just a dream. His body slowly relaxed.
“What’s wrong?”
“It’s nothing, just a nightmare.” Yan Zhen suddenly realized the voice didn’t belong to Good Big Sister. He looked down and nearly jumped in fright. “Xian’er, it’s you?”
Yi Xian’er lay elegantly on her side, her head pillowed on her own arm. She wore only a skimpy tube top dress, her bare shoulders fully exposed, as if she hadn’t gotten out of bed yet either.
“Disappointed it’s not Sister Ji Ya?”
“Just a little surprised, that’s all. You didn’t come over last night.”
Yi Xian’er’s beautiful eyes narrowed as she said faintly, “Aunt Mu and the others filled in for me during the treatment, right?”
Yan Zhen immediately recalled the sensation of being dominated by Aunt Mu, Jin Tong, and Yu Nu the night before. His face flushed slightly, and he coughed twice.
“I had no choice—you didn’t show up.”
Yi Xian’er reached out, grabbed Yan Zhen’s shoulder, and yanked him backward onto the bed. She then pressed her entire soft body onto his chest and leaned in close with a menacing expression. “So tell me, which side was better? Who do you like more?”
Yan Zhen hadn’t expected such a strong reaction from her. Even a pig could figure out how to answer at a time like this.
“Of course it’s you, Xian’er.”
“Really?” Yi Xian’er questioned. “Why?”
“Well, we’re peers, at least, and we’re familiar with each other, so it’s easier to accept.” Yan Zhen felt incredibly awkward. “Aunt Mu is an elder no matter how you slice it. It just feels weird.”
“That’s not what I meant. I was asking…” Yi Xian’er’s pretty face turned red as she lowered her voice. “Which side felt better for you?”
Huh? Did she have to ask for such explicit details? Wasn’t this mutual embarrassment enough?
Yan Zhen couldn’t comprehend it, but Yi Xian’er’s aggressive demeanor made it hard for him to brush her off.
“Is there even a question? Sure, there were more of them, but Jin Tong and Yu Nu were both so stiff and dumb. They just stuck out their tongues and licked randomly. Aunt Mu’s movements were clumsy too, and she held back a bit. You’re still the best, Xian’er—”
“Stop!” Yi Xian’er was mortified too. She hurriedly cut him off. “You don’t need to say any more. I get it.”
Yan Zhen breathed a sigh of relief.
“So tonight, you…”
“If I have time.”
In truth, Yi Xian’er and Ji Ya had reached a new agreement: during this month, days belonged to her, nights to Ji Ya.
It seemed fair on the surface, but Yan Zhen spent his days cultivating and had almost no time to spend with Yi Xian’er. Nights were perfect for treating Ji Ya while sharing her bed until dawn.
But the situation was stronger than the people involved. Yi Xian’er had no choice but to agree—otherwise, Ji Ya would tie her up and ship her back to Greenwater Town.
Greenwater Town was incredibly far from Sunward Royal Capital. Even a Flying Skiff at full speed took half a day. If she were really sent back, returning would be no easy feat.
As much as she hated to admit it, Ji Ya had her pinned down completely.
“Time to get up.”
Yi Xian’er rolled off Yan Zhen, got out of bed, and went behind the screen to change.
Yan Zhen quickly slipped into one of the new outfits he’d bought recently.
Ji Ya and Yi Xian’er had picked out nearly everything for him, and he’d bought almost all of it. He could wear a different set every day for a month without repeats.
After a simple wash-up, the two headed to the dining hall. A note on the table said breakfast was still warm in the kitchen.
They fetched the food and ate a simple meal.
“Yan Zhen, are you continuing with your movement technique training today?”
“Yeah. What about you?”
Yi Xian’er’s beautiful eyes blinked lightly. “I want to watch how you train. Is that okay?”
Yan Zhen smiled wryly. “I’m afraid that’s not convenient.”
“Why not?”
Because he couldn’t reveal his cheat—or rather, that his Beautiful Female Master was in the Crystal Stone Space around his neck.
“This movement technique I learned is a closely guarded secret of my sect.”
Yi Xian’er curled her lips inwardly. It was just the Starry Sky Dance, wasn’t it? As if no one knew.
“Then I’ll train too.”
After breakfast, Yi Xian’er returned to her room. Yan Zhen went back to Sister Ji Ya’s boudoir, activated the Star Shifting Fire Seal, and entered the Crystal Stone Space.
High above the altar, the All-Heavens Star Combat Great Array continued to rotate slowly. The glowing Main Star, the dim secondary stars, and the occasional shooting stars formed a miniature star system, delivering a shocking visual impact.
He greeted his Beautiful Female Master, swallowed the Pseudo Core she gave him, and was promptly tossed into the array to begin the day’s training.
Soon, the System’s skip function triggered smoothly, ending the day’s session in an instant.
He gained experience, his fatigue rose, he listened to his Beautiful Female Master’s summary, then left the Crystal Stone Space and returned to Good Big Sister’s boudoir.
And just like that, the day passed.
Drenched in sweat, Yan Zhen stepped into the bathroom and found Yi Xian’er already there, just like yesterday.
He hesitated for a moment and turned to leave, but a splash of water flew from the bath, drenching him and turning him into a soaked mess.
Looking closely, he saw Yi Xian’er in the bath covering her mouth and giggling, her eyes full of teasing mischief, as if to say, “Not convinced? Come catch me if you dare~”
Yan Zhen didn’t want to stoop to her level and turned to go. But his back took another hit, soaking him even more thoroughly.
His mouth twitched. He decided to endure it one more time and took a step—only to get hit again.
Damn it, with my hot temper, how much more could he take?
Yan Zhen stripped off his clothes in a few quick moves and leaped naked into the bath, determined to teach her a proper lesson!
Yi Xian’er swiftly submerged herself and concealed her aura.
The water surface floated with petals, making it impossible to spot her.
But this was no challenge for Yan Zhen. He released his spiritual sense in a sweep and discovered she’d snuck right up behind him. Her jade hand reached up from below and grabbed him firmly.
Yan Zhen cried out inwardly that he’d fallen for it. Cold sweat beaded on his forehead.
“Xian’er, what… what are you doing?”
Yi Xian’er didn’t reply. Her head slowly emerged from the water… and stopped halfway.
Yan Zhen had a bad feeling. This position of hers was… circling behind under the eastern fence?
A quarter-hour later.
Yan Zhen’s eyes were unfocused as he slumped into Yi Xian’er’s arms, feeling utterly limp. His mind buzzed with images of little snakes burrowing into holes.
“Xian’er, what was that for? I still have to treat Sister Ji Ya tonight.”
“Hmph. She’s fine now anyway. Delaying the progress a little won’t hurt.”
