Category: They All Want to Be My Female Lead

31 An Angry Yan Zhen

“Is it time?”

In the script, as soon as Yan Zhen boarded the airship, he locked himself in his room, entered the Fire Refining Starry Sky, and focused on refining the Gold and Silver Fire Sword Embryo under Beautiful Master’s guidance, oblivious to the outside world.

When he finally emerged, he heard the news that Xiao Mie and Yu Yue had been beaten up.

The perpetrators weren’t from the Gallo Kingdom, nor from the Sunward or Waning Moon Kingdoms, but from the “Empire.”

The only empire in the eastern part of the Jiā Lán Continent, the Black Horn Empire, had a larger territory than the three kingdoms combined and boasted several Mystic Ancestor-level experts listed on the “Master Ranking.” They were the dominant power in the east, separated from the three kingdoms by several smaller nations, so interactions between them were infrequent.

The Black Horn Empire was also affiliated with the Jiā Lán Sacred Ground, so their prodigies, besides joining the three protector sects, would also choose to study at the Sacred Ground Academy.

The ones who injured Xiao Mie and Yu Yue were the Third Prince of the Black Horn Empire, or rather, his lackeys: a general’s youngest son and a prime minister’s grandson.

The three of them were the leaders of the Black Horn City Mystic Academy. After boarding the transport airship, they adopted an aristocratic air, summoning representatives from the other kingdoms’ Mystic Academies for a meeting, essentially demanding everyone on board submit to their authority.

Whether in the Mystic Academies or the Sacred Ground Academy, there was an unspoken rule of seniors oppressing juniors. To avoid being bullied, the Third Prince planned to unite the new students from the eastern region to resist.

His intentions were good, but the representatives from the various Mystic Academies were all prodigies and naturally wouldn’t easily agree to be under the Third Prince’s command.

So, the Third Prince and his lackeys decided to make an example of someone to intimidate the others, showcasing their strength.

And the unlucky ones chosen as examples were Xiao Mie and Yu Yue.

Originally, Yan Zhen should have been the one to attend the meeting from the Gallo Kingdom, but he was in secluded cultivation. Young Master Ming Kong didn’t want to be Yan Zhen’s replacement, and Ye Si was a girl, making it inappropriate. In the end, Xiao Mie and Yu Yue went in his place and suffered the consequences.

It just so happened that Yan Zhen emerged from his cultivation at this time, giving him the opportunity to retaliate and avenge them. This was also the catalyst for Xiao Mie and Yu Yue becoming his followers.

The acting difficulty of this key plot point was very low because the Third Prince was only a one-star Mystic Master, and his two lackeys were only nine-star Mystic Scholars. Yan Zhen could easily defeat them single-handedly.

“…”

Relaxing his mind, Yan Zhen left his room and tried to recall where Xiao Mie’s room was. After thinking for a while, he couldn’t remember, so he used his Spiritual Perception.

His Manifest Realm Spiritual Perception could reach a hundred zhang, barely enough to cover the entire airship.

However, just as his Spiritual Perception spread out, he discovered that Instructor Yu Xuan’s room next door was crowded with people. Besides the girls, Xiao Mie, Yu Yue, Young Master Ming Kong, Ye Si, and others were also there.

What caught his attention was that Xiao Mie was covered in bandages, leaning against the door with a dejected expression. His cousin, Xiao Xinyan, was lying on the bed, her aura weak, clearly suffering from internal injuries.

The atmosphere was heavy.

Yan Zhen’s expression darkened, a bad premonition flashing through his mind. He quickly walked over and knocked on the door.

Xiao Mie, by the door, didn’t react. It was Instructor Yu Xuan who opened the door.

“Yan Zhen?” Instructor Yu Xuan said, surprised and delighted. “You finally came out.”

Everyone in the room seemed to snap back to reality, their gazes instantly focusing on Yan Zhen. Even the dejected Xiao Mie looked up.

Yan Zhen walked past Instructor Yu Xuan, approached the bed, and checked Xiao Xinyan’s condition.

Her Mystic Power was chaotic, her internal organs were slightly displaced, indicating serious injuries.

There was a faint medicinal energy within her, indicating she had taken medicine.

Yan Zhen looked around and asked calmly, “What happened?”

Before Instructor Yu Xuan could answer, Xiao Mie spoke up. “It’s my fault. I shouldn’t have brought Xinyan with me…”

Xiao Mie explained what had happened.

The events unfolded almost exactly as described in the script. The Third Prince summoned representatives from the major Mystic Academies for a meeting. Xiao Mie went to look for Yan Zhen and happened to run into Xiao Xinyan, who then accompanied him to the meeting.

During the meeting, Xiao Mie spoke out against joining the Third Prince’s faction and was subsequently beaten up by his men. Xiao Xinyan, seeing her cousin being bullied, intervened.

The opponent, finding her beautiful, decided to toy with her, but she almost turned the tables on him. Enraged, he retaliated with a heavy blow, injuring her severely.

After hearing the story, Yan Zhen glanced at Xiao Mie and noticed that he was also seriously injured. The bones in his hands and feet were fractured, and it would take at least ten days to half a month for him to recover under normal circumstances.

“Take this.”

Yan Zhen took out the newly refined Tier 3 healing pills and tossed a bottle to Xiao Mie. Then, he turned and left, his growing Spiritual Power spreading out like a tide, quickly enveloping the entire airship.

This action was a major taboo, like using binoculars to peek into someone’s room, and was considered extremely rude, especially towards female cultivators.

Everyone on the airship, including the two Mystic General-level instructors, felt the Spiritual Power scan and frowned.

Ignoring them, Yan Zhen’s Spiritual Power swept through the airship, locating the Third Prince and his group.

His eyes narrowed, his pupils turning into vertical slits, emitting a faint, sinister aura. Then, a dark starlight enveloped him, and he shot off.

“Wait, Yan Zhen!”

Xiao Mie called out, but it was too late. He gritted his teeth, put down the pills, endured the pain in his limbs, and followed.

“That Yan Zhen, is he going to confront the people from the Black Horn Empire?” Young Master Ming Kong frowned. “That Third Prince is a one-star Mystic Master, and the others are mostly high-star Mystic Scholars. He’s no match for them alone.”

Yu Yue thought for a moment and said, “Let’s go too. We can’t let him face them alone.”

Ye Si nodded.

The three of them followed.

Only the girls remained in the room.

“Instructor…”

“You all go. I’ll stay and take care of Xinyan.”

Yan Meng’er, Yan Ruyu, and Mi Xue’er immediately left the room, following the three men.

The airship had five levels, with the deck as the dividing line, three levels above and two below.

Yan Zhen and the others were staying on the third floor, the people from the Black Horn Empire were on the first floor, and the Third Prince was in the room at the end of the corridor on the first floor.

The Third Prince sat on a grand chair, his legs crossed, seemingly in thought: “Sunward Kingdom, Waning Moon Kingdom, Star Kingdom… Most of the students have submitted. Only the Gallo Kingdom remains.”

The general’s son said, “It seems we need to be more ruthless to make those stubborn bones obey.”

The prime minister’s grandson added, “I heard that the one called Xiao Mie isn’t the strongest student from the Gallo Kingdom. There’s another monster-like Yan… Yan something… Yan Zhen! That’s why they’re so defiant.”

“Then let’s wait for him to come out of seclusion and deal with him then.” The Third Prince said indifferently, “We can’t let a single rat spoil the whole pot of soup.”

As they spoke, all three of them felt a Spiritual Power scan, their expressions turning grim.

“Who is so insolent?”

Before he could continue, the door to the room suddenly burst open, the door panel flying inwards and crashing towards the Third Prince.

30 The Tsundere Senior Sister’s Confession

Yan Zhen couldn’t help but roll his eyes.

This system, useless when needed, only offered unhelpful advice from the sidelines.

So annoying!

[Ding! The system is not standing; the system exists in the host’s sea of consciousness, in a suspended state.]

—System, if you keep this up, you’ll lose a good host like me!

[Ding! Friendly reminder: The host has been wavering between several girls recently and is showing signs of becoming a scumbag. Please correct this behavior immediately and do not repeat it.]

—Hey, I don’t want to either, but they’re not following the script, so I can only adapt.

—Although they are all very cute~ (whispers)

Heeding the system’s warning, Yan Zhen thought for a moment and added, “I’ll try my best to take responsibility. If they’re still willing to be with me then, then… we’ll be together.”

Huangfu Wenqing was unhappy, thinking that Yan Zhen was too responsible and easily swayed by them. This wasn’t good.

By the time their duel took place a year later, there would be nothing left for her and her master.

Should she join forces with Aunt Yue?

Although Jiu Youyue was a Demon Realm agent replacing Yun Daiyue, Huangfu Wenqing had interacted with her and wasn’t entirely averse to the idea. After all, Jiu Youyue was one of Yan Zhen’s wives in her previous life.

His wife from her past life, his current fiancée, and his first love… the three of them combined would significantly increase their competitiveness. How could these young girls compete with them?

In contrast, the other girls were somewhat happy to hear his promise.

After all, the methods they used weren’t exactly something they could tell their future children about, including Instructor Yu Xuan, who had used her position to seduce Yan Zhen repeatedly until they naturally started a secret relationship. It was all part of a mature woman’s scheme~

Now, hearing his promise, they felt reassured.

Only Xiao Xinyan looked conflicted, seemingly hesitant about whether to be as bold as them…

“Ahem, I’m going back to cultivate!”

Yan Zhen quickly got up and left.

“I’m going back too!”

“Me too!”

Yan Meng’er and Mi Xue’er immediately got up, but Instructor Yu Xuan grabbed them both. “Don’t disturb Yan Zhen. You two will stay in my room today. I’ll supervise your cultivation.”

The two girls’ faces fell.

Yan Ruyu and Xiao Xinyan, afraid of being caught in the crossfire, abandoned their companions and slipped away.

Huangfu Wenqing snorted smugly, then calmly left and knocked on the door of room number three.

“Yan Zhen, it’s me.”

The door opened, and Yan Zhen appeared, saying, “Sorry, Wenqing. I’ve done something that violates our engagement again. If you want to break it off, I-I’ll explain everything to Grandpa Huangfu personally.”

Huangfu Wenqing frowned, displeased. “I already said I won’t break off the engagement! Besides, it’s not your fault. It’s Mi Xue’er who’s in the wrong. You’re the victim.”

She stepped forward and boldly embraced him, gently stroking the back of his head, her face filled with concern.

“It’s also my fault. I shouldn’t have let them take you away… Come sleep in my room tonight. Don’t mind them.”

“Let’s not. Otherwise, Meng’er will come and bother you again.”

“I’m not afraid of her!” Huangfu Wenqing bit her lip, then said shyly, “If you want to… do that, I-I’m not against it… It’s going to happen eventually, so practicing beforehand wouldn’t be bad~”

Ahem, ahem.

“That’s not what I meant. I just want to focus on cultivating. I might not sleep tonight.”

“Oh, alright.” Huangfu Wenqing took out a communication talisman from her storage ring and handed it to Yan Zhen. “This is our Cloud Heaven Palace communication talisman. Contact me if you need anything. I’ll go back to my room now.”

Yan Zhen took the talisman and nodded. “If Meng’er bothers you again, tell me, and I’ll teach her a lesson.”

Huangfu Wenqing happily returned to her room next door.

Unlike the awkwardness of their previous life, she had not only kissed Yan Zhen but also had a conversation like a young, engaged couple, leaving her feeling content, temporarily forgetting her displeasure at being… cuckolded.

Yan Zhen also smiled slightly, thinking that Huangfu Wenqing wasn’t as arrogant and annoying as described in the script. She was just an ordinary young lady.

He looked at the communication talisman in his hand. It was different from the one he had bought at the Jin Yu Trading Company. Its casing was shaped like swirling clouds.

Yan Zhen infused it with Mystic Power, activating the talisman, and entered his nickname, “Yan of Fire, Zhen of Innocence.” A list of contacts appeared.

• Fiancée Wenqing
• It’s Really Yun Xiu
• Demonic Woman Needs True Love

“They even have each other’s contact information?”

Yan Zhen was surprised, especially about Jiu Youyue. She was now a traitor to Cloud Heaven Palace and should have been erased from all records.

Not only Yun Xiu, but even Huangfu Wenqing had Jiu Youyue’s contact information. This was strange.

Also, why would Huangfu Wenqing give him this group chat-like communication talisman?

Although he could send private messages, it felt strange. Did she give him the wrong one?

Looking at the two girls’ names, Yan Zhen wanted to message them, but he decided against it.

—It’s best to avoid actions not in the script, or it might cause a butterfly effect.

Putting away the talisman, Yan Zhen was about to enter the Fire Refining Starry Sky to refine the Gold and Silver Fire Sword Embryo under Beautiful Master’s supervision when another knock came at the door.

Yan Zhen opened the door and saw Xiao Xinyan, the tsundere senior sister, standing outside, which surprised him.

“What is it, Senior Sister Xinyan?”

Xiao Xinyan, twirling a strand of hair around her finger, said shyly, “Junior Brother Yan Zhen, you’re at the Mystic Master realm now, right?”

“Yes.”

“Advancing from Mystic One to Mystic Master in just a few months is amazing. So… I want to ask you for some advice on advancing to Mystic Scholar. Is that okay?”

“That’s fine… Come in.”

“Excuse me.”

Xiao Xinyan entered the room, her heart filled with joy, though she still looked a bit nervous.

Yan Zhen gestured for her to sit on the bed.

“Let me see you circulate your energy first.”

“Oh, okay~”

Xiao Xinyan complied, closing her eyes and circulating her cultivation technique. A faint Mystic Power glow appeared on her body, the mark of a nine-star Mystic One.

Upon reaching the Mystic Scholar realm, this faint glow would solidify into a thin film of Mystic Power, providing decent defense. At the Mystic Master realm, it would further transform into Mystic Power armor, enhancing defense even more.

Her aura was even more stable than Mi Xue’er’s. She was just a step away from Mystic Scholar.

“Senior Sister Xinyan, have you and Senior Sister Xue’er cultivated using that technique?”

“Y-yes. Mi Xue’er pestered me for help, and I couldn’t refuse, so I agreed.”

Hehe… The girl-on-girl cultivation actually worked. How absurd~

“Your Mystic Power is sufficient, but you’re still lacking a bit. I’ve refined some more Small Origin Pills. Take these, and you can try to advance in three to five days.”

“Really?”

“Yes. The key to advancing to Mystic Scholar is compressing your Mystic Power, gradually liquefying it. The trick to compression is rotation, like a tornado or a vortex. But you cultivate the special Lightning Mystic Power, so you can also condense and liquefy it by pulling it into threads.”

“Oh, oh~”

“You can practice simulating it beforehand to familiarize yourself with the technique, so when you actually advance, it will be a smooth process. For example, you can use your Mystic Power to control invisible water currents and compress or pull them, experiencing the process and achieving a similar effect.”

“I see, there’s such a method.”

“You can ask Instructor Yu Xuan about this. She’s very experienced in this area.”

“Instructor Yu Xuan cultivates Water Mystic Power,” Xiao Xinyan said. “Water Mystic Power is so good. It can keep your skin moisturized and radiant, heal injuries, and it has great endurance.”

“Different Mystic Powers have different uses. I’ve fought with Xiao Mie. Your Xiao family’s Lightning Mystic Power not only has great destructive power, but also a paralyzing effect, which is very advantageous in battle. Whether for offense or support, Lightning Mystic Cultivators are in high demand. The job prospects are excellent.”

“However, Water and Ice attributes have a more feminine feel, while Lightning and Earth attributes have a more masculine feel.”

“Being able to control lightning is cool, regardless of gender.”

“Does Junior Brother Yan Zhen like the Lightning attribute?”

“I like it quite a bit, but unfortunately, I don’t have it.”

However, some Extreme Flames also contained the Lightning attribute, so Yan Zhen could also control lightning.

Something like, “Hyaaaah, shatter the darkness with lightning!”

After chatting for a while, Xiao Xinyan suddenly asked, “Junior Brother Yan Zhen, did Mi Xue’er really… do that to you last night?”

—Uh… The conversation was going so well, why suddenly bring up such an awkward topic?

“I think Senior Sister Xue’er just acted impulsively.”

“Then why didn’t you stop her?”

“I… didn’t have time.” Yan Zhen blushed. “When I woke up, it was already… happening.”

Xiao Xinyan also blushed deeply. “That’s so cunning, forcing herself on you when she couldn’t win your heart. And you even accepted her, making it seem like anyone can become your lover this way.”

She looked at Yan Zhen intently, a clear hint of… something in her eyes.

Like a predator.

Yan Zhen was startled, wondering if the tsundere senior sister was also planning to do the same. He had been through enough with one r*pe; he couldn’t handle another!

—Calm down, she’s not stronger than me now. Even if she wants to force herself on me, she can’t!

“Wait, Senior Sister Xinyan, I’m not that kind of man.”

“Then why did you accept Mi Xue’er?” Xiao Xinyan looked unconvinced. “What if it were… me? Would you accept me?”

“Well, Senior Sister Xinyan, you’re beautiful and talented. You don’t need to cling to me. You have plenty of suitors to choose from~”

Yan Zhen was telling the truth. Since Xiao Xinyan had toned down her arrogance and become less venomous, her popularity at the Mystic Academy had soared, becoming the fifth Academy Belle.

In the script, after arriving at the Sacred Ground Academy, Xiao Xinyan, witnessing various prodigies and geniuses, became more humble, focusing on cultivation and self-improvement. This pure dedication attracted many suitors, and she was even targeted by some unsavory characters. Yan Zhen, while visiting his cousins, happened to help her out.

“Is it not okay to just like you?”

“…”

—Although the tsundere senior sister wasn’t as annoying as before, her words were still sharp, leaving him speechless.

“Mi Xue’er forced herself on you, and you took responsibility for her. But you saw me naked and even… made me lose control. Why didn’t you take any responsibility for me…?”

Xiao Xinyan mumbled, her expression filled with resentment. It seemed she was still bothered by this.

After all, Yan Zhen’s actions at that time were indeed crude and inconsiderate of her feelings as a girl.

Yan Zhen was extremely embarrassed. Back then, they were still enemies. It was already good enough that he saved her. He hadn’t considered anything else. Now, he would at least be gentler.

“The situation was urgent. It was a necessary measure. Besides, Senior Sister, you said you didn’t mind…”

Bringing up the past wasn’t right!

Xiao Xinyan lowered her head, looking dejected. “In your heart, I’m still inferior to Mi Xue’er, right? Because I said a lot of unpleasant things and did a lot of annoying things before.”

Yan Zhen shook his head. “Don’t say that, Senior Sister Xinyan. That’s all in the past. No one cares about it anymore. It’s me who can’t… handle so many people. I’m sorry.”

Xiao Xinyan bit her lip, trying to control her emotions. “I’m the one who should apologize, for saying things that put you in a difficult position. I-I’ll go back to my room now. Thank you for your guidance, Junior Brother Yan Zhen~”

Xiao Xinyan got up and left Yan Zhen’s room, thoughtfully closing the door behind her.

Click, Yan Zhen was alone again, the faint fragrance of a girl lingering in the air.

Yan Zhen sighed, scratching his head, feeling frustrated.

After pondering for a long time, he entered the Fire Refining Starry Sky and began his cultivation for the day.

He continued until nightfall, feeling dizzy and more exhausted than yesterday.

“What’s wrong, Zhen’er? Is something troubling you?”

Beautiful Master’s gentle voice echoed from above.

Yan Zhen shook his head, his head rubbing against Beautiful Master’s jade-like legs, the soft sensation comforting him.

Seeing this, Chen Xi didn’t ask further. She simply stroked his hair and said, “Sleep here tonight. Master will accompany you.”

Yan Zhen hummed in agreement. “Thank you, Master.”

He took out his communication talisman, wanting to send a message to the group chat saying he wouldn’t be returning to sleep, but he couldn’t send it.

The communication talisman was too low-level, its Mystic Power fluctuations unable to travel between the two spaces.

Fortunately, Beautiful Master had a solution.

After sending the message, Yan Zhen let out a long sigh, rested his head on Beautiful Master’s leg, and fell asleep.

The next day, after waking up, Yan Zhen ate a milk pill, and after his stomach was full, he continued refining the Gold and Silver Fire Sword Embryo.

He continued until dusk, then bid farewell to Beautiful Master, left the Fire Refining Starry Sky, and returned to his room.

The room was still empty, as Yan Meng’er and Mi Xue’er were being kept in Instructor Yu Xuan’s room. They would only be allowed to return at bedtime.

Clearly, Instructor Yu Xuan was also quite angry about Mi Xue’er’s… actions towards Yan Zhen.

Yan Zhen took a quick bath. Just as he finished dressing, the system’s voice echoed in his mind.

[Ding! Friendly reminder: Please leave the room to trigger the upcoming key plot.]

29 The Fiancée’s Entertainment

The rising sun cast its golden rays upon the airship’s deck, like a layer of golden carpet.

Instructor Yu Xuan knocked on each door, inviting everyone to her room for breakfast, even the unwelcome Huangfu Wenqing.

Huangfu Wenqing initially didn’t want to go, but if she didn’t, Yan Zhen would be monopolized by Yan Meng’er and Yan Ruyu. It would also make her seem like she had given up, so she wouldn’t avoid them!

Whatever tricks Yan Meng’er had, bring them on. She, Huangfu Wenqing, would never lose to a baby-faced, big-breasted little vixen!

As expected, as soon as she entered Instructor Yu Xuan’s room, she saw Yan Meng’er clinging to Yan Zhen like glue.

However, to her surprise, Yan Meng’er wasn’t targeting her but glaring at the girl named Mi Xue’er.

Because Mi Xue’er was clinging to Yan Zhen’s other side.

Huangfu Wenqing clearly remembered that last night, it was this Mi Xue’er, along with Yan Meng’er, who had ganged up on her with their sharp tongues. Now, were they fighting over Yan Zhen?

How unsightly~

“Wenqing is here.” Instructor Yu Xuan smiled gently, breaking the tense atmosphere. “Find a seat. I’ll get you some porridge.”

“Thank you, Instructor Yu Xuan.”

Since both sides of Yan Zhen were occupied, Huangfu Wenqing sat across from him, politely accepting the bowl of scallop porridge from Instructor Yu Xuan and taking small sips, occasionally glancing at Yan Meng’er and Mi Xue’er to see if they would start fighting.

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Not far away, Yan Ruyu and Xiao Xinyan also looked at Yan Meng’er and Mi Xue’er curiously.

Although the two girls would occasionally bicker, such open hostility was rare. They had been glaring at each other since they left their room, seemingly tireless.

Instructor Yu Xuan asked with a hint of exasperation, “What happened between you two?”

“Ask her!” Yan Meng’er, usually cute and charming, was now like a little firecracker, ready to explode. “That shameless Senior Sister Xue’er!”

“Saying it’s me?” Mi Xue’er retorted, “Don’t think I don’t know. Didn’t you and Ruyu do the same thing?”

The other four girls were confused.

Although she didn’t understand what they were talking about, Huangfu Wenqing was secretly delighted. Fight, keep fighting, and let Yan Zhen see your true, ugly selves~~~

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“What exactly happened?” Instructor Yu Xuan’s tone became sterner. “Yan Zhen, you tell me.”

Yan Zhen, who was focused on eating, froze, looked up, and his handsome face showed an unnatural expression.

“This, this…”

—How am I supposed to explain this?!

He had originally wanted to punish Mi Xue’er, to let her know that even if she was beautiful, she couldn’t just r*pe boys. It was illegal!

But as things escalated, he was the one who ended up in the most awkward position.

“About this, well, uh, you know, emmm…”

“Just say it,” Instructor Yu Xuan urged, having a bad feeling. “Does this have something to do with you?”

—I can’t say it!

Yan Zhen felt wronged.

“Let me explain, Instructor.” Mi Xue’er hugged Yan Zhen’s arm tightly. “Well, Little Brother Yan Zhen and I have confirmed our relationship. From now on, I’m his!”

Hearing this, Huangfu Wenqing, who was enjoying the drama, froze and asked instinctively, “Confirmed your relationship? You mean… that kind of confirmation?”

Mi Xue’er bit her lip shyly. “Yes~”

Huangfu Wenqing was stunned.

—Was she… being cheated on?

First, it was Yan Meng’er and Yan Ruyu, and now, there was another one, Mi Xue’er!

Instructor Yu Xuan, Yan Ruyu, and Xiao Xinyan were also in disbelief.

“Xue’er, you’re saying you and Yan Zhen… did that?”

“Ahem, sorry, Ruyu. I told you, I wouldn’t give up.”

“Mi Xue’er, you actually…” Xiao Xinyan was so angry she gritted her teeth. “How could Junior Brother Yan Zhen possibly accept that!”

“Of course he accepted~” Mi Xue’er leaned her head against Yan Zhen’s shoulder, a blissful smile on her face. “Little Brother Yan Zhen is the best~”

“Cousin didn’t accept! You took advantage of him while we were asleep and forced him to take responsibility!” Yan Meng’er revealed the truth, then accused, “Senior Sister Xue’er, doing this will only get you Cousin’s body, not his heart!”

Mi Xue’er blushed. Indeed, her method was disgraceful. She had acted impulsively, and now, she probably wouldn’t have the courage to do it again.

“I… It’s none of your business! I like Little Brother Yan Zhen, and I want to be with him!”

Yan Meng’er was furious. “Instructor, look at Senior Sister Xue’er, she’s lost all shame!”

Mi Xue’er argued, her logic flawed but her confidence unwavering. “What? Didn’t you and Ruyu do the same thing? At first, Little Brother Yan Zhen only saw you as ordinary cousins. He didn’t intend to… take you in. You two were the ones who pushed him down!”

Yan Ruyu was deeply embarrassed.

Yan Meng’er snorted. “My cousin and I were with Cousin when he was conscious. It was mutual. What Senior Sister Xue’er did was called r*pe!”

“I… I call it a different kind of fun! Little Brother Yan Zhen loves it.”

“Loves my foot! You went twice, and Cousin wasn’t even satisfied!”

“I-I’m a novice, what can I do? Besides, you weren’t much better. You were supposed to take over, but you couldn’t last. If it weren’t for me stepping up, you wouldn’t have been able to satisfy him either!”

Their argument became increasingly outrageous. Yan Zhen felt even more embarrassed than his older cousin, wanting to disappear.

Huangfu Wenqing, listening to their argument, imagined the scene, her heart pounding, feeling both distressed and excited.

—Yan Zhen was taken advantage of by other women, while he was asleep and unaware, and he might have even thought it was Yan Meng’er…

“Alright, you two, this is getting out of hand!”

Instructor Yu Xuan quickly stopped their argument, preventing them from saying anything even more outrageous.

She sighed inwardly, thinking, It has come to this after all. That idiot Yan Zhen, not being careful and letting Xue’er succeed. Was he doing it on purpose?

Thinking this, Instructor Yu Xuan glared at Yan Zhen, who looked innocent and helpless, instantly softening her anger.

“Since things have come to this, I won’t say anything more. You can deal with your personal matters yourselves—Yan Zhen, what are you going to do?”

Twelve eyes focused on Yan Zhen, giving him a headache.

His fiancée, whom he was closest to socially; his cousins, whom he was closest to intimately; his instructor, with whom he had a complicated relationship; and his admirer…

This was a life-or-death question!

“I-I’m not capable of taking on so much responsibility right now, so I want to focus on cultivating for now and decide later.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the system’s voice echoed in his mind.

[Ding! Friendly reminder: The host’s words and actions are leaning towards those of a scumbag, violating the protagonist’s upright character. Please be careful, please be careful.]

Ah, this…

—System, don’t cause trouble at a time like this!

28 Establishing the Concubine Hierarchy

Because Yan Zhen seemed unwilling, Mi Xue’er took the initiative to… satisfy herself.

However, she was inexperienced, lacking both practical and theoretical knowledge, so she wasn’t very good at it.

Comparatively, Yan Zhen was naturally gifted and well-endowed. Although Mi Xue’er was clumsy, she was still satisfied. After a high-pitched cry, she collapsed onto Yan Zhen’s chest, panting softly.

Feeling that Yan Zhen was still… energetic, Mi Xue’er tried to get up for another round, but her limbs were weak, and she couldn’t recover immediately.

She lay back down, leaving a trail of marks on Yan Zhen’s chest, and pleaded coquettishly, “Little Brother Yan Zhen, I can’t move anymore. Your turn, okay?”

Yan Zhen suppressed his desire and stubbornly shook his head.

His willpower should be controlled by himself, not by his… lower half!

—Seal it, seal it quickly!

Yan Zhen closed his eyes, reciting his self-created calming mantra, Women are all troublesome, fighting against his aroused… impulses.

Mi Xue’er was both embarrassed and annoyed. “Bad Little Brother Yan Zhen, it was my first time, and I’m not experienced. Do you have to embarrass me like this?”

—You rped me and you want me to cooperate? Seriously?!*

Yan Zhen snorted haughtily, placing his hands behind his head, completely unresponsive. His expression seemed to say, “If you’re so capable, then do it yourself.”

—Once I acknowledge my weakness, I become invincible!

Although exhausted, Mi Xue’er still clung to Yan Zhen’s warmth. Seeing his infuriating behavior, she felt wronged, but her competitive spirit was also ignited.

She would make him feel how good she was, make him fall for her!

Remembering what Yan Meng’er had told Huangfu Wenqing about Yan Zhen’s “preferences,” she leaned closer to his ear, and gently nibbled on his earlobe. She felt him tremble slightly, and his… lower half twitched.

Mi Xue’er knew she was doing the right thing, so she continued to lick and nibble on his ear, giving it her all.

Yan Zhen was initially puzzled by Mi Xue’er’s sudden action, then he understood.

—That Meng’er, such a blabbermouth!

A faint pleasure spread from his ear, making him feel like his thoughts were being numbed. He bit his lip, trying to maintain his composure.

However, he had originally only needed to fight against his… lower half, and now he had to fight against his ear as well. The pressure mounted.

However, his blabbermouth cousin had revealed more than just this one weakness.

Mi Xue’er released his ear, took a breath, and then switched to the other ear, continuing her ministrations. At the same time, her hands moved to his chest, her fingers gently scratching the sensitive spot over his heart.

Although a novice, Mi Xue’er launched a three-pronged attack, making Yan Zhen’s eyes widen in surprise, feeling his reason slipping away.

[Yan Zhen – Ego vs. Yan Zhen – Lower Half]

Yan Zhen – Ego: HP -1 -1 -1

Yan Zhen – Lower Half: Going berserk~~~

Just as the outcome of the battle was about to be decided, a soft moan came from beside them, and Yan Meng’er slowly opened her eyes.

At first, her vision was blurry, but after blinking a few times, a shocking scene registered in her mind.

Yan Meng’er was dumbfounded. Reacting, she cried out, “Senior Sister Xue’er, what are you doing?!”

Mi Xue’er, still immersed in the pleasure of “teasing” Yan Zhen, was startled by Yan Meng’er’s voice and turned to look at her, feeling incredibly guilty.

“Little Sister Meng’er, y-you’re awake?”

“What do you mean, I’m awake?!” Yan Meng’er was furious. Ignoring the fact that she was naked, she sat up and pointed at Mi Xue’er. “Y-you actually took advantage of Cousin and me while we were asleep! You’re… you’re a perv!”

“I-I had no other choice.” Yan Meng’er’s accusation made Mi Xue’er feel wronged. “Little Brother Yan Zhen wouldn’t accept my feelings, so I had to resort to this. Besides, he agreed.”

“Who are you trying to fool? Cousin wasn’t even awake, how could he agree? There’s a limit to how much you can lie!”

“No, he, he—”

Mi Xue’er turned and saw that Yan Zhen had closed his eyes at some point, his breathing even, as if he were still asleep.

Mi Xue’er was stunned, then realized that this rascal was pretending to be asleep to embarrass her. She became anxious!

“Little Brother Yan Zhen, stop pretending to be asleep. Explain to Meng’er!”

“zzZ”

A small bubble suddenly appeared from Yan Zhen’s nose, expanding and contracting with his breath, inexplicably comical.

“Stop pretending, Cousin wasn’t even awake! You… you r*ped him while he was asleep!” Yan Meng’er pouted, feeling a pang of jealousy that she, sleeping right beside him, hadn’t been able to protect her cousin’s innocence. “If you do this, Cousin will definitely hate you, and you’ll have even less of a chance… I-I’ll tell older sister and the others, and let everyone know that Senior Sister Xue’er is a perv!”

Mi Xue’er frowned and argued, “I-I’m not! I only do this to Little Brother Yan Zhen because I like him. Can’t you understand my feelings, Little Sister Meng’er?”

“No!”

“Y-you… say whatever you want!” Seeing that she wouldn’t listen to reason, Mi Xue’er decided to give up on explaining. “Anyway, Little Brother Yan Zhen and I have already… well, what’s done is done. Mm, from now on, I’m also his… ah… his woman. Your… real… older sister.”

Yan Meng’er’s eyes were practically spitting fire. This Xue’er, she even dared to move her hips in front of her! How audacious!

“Stop talking nonsense and get off Cousin, or I won’t forgive you, stupid Xue’er!”

“I-I won’t. Little Brother Yan Zhen isn’t… mm… satisfied yet. If I can’t even do this small thing properly, how can I be with him?”

“You don’t have to. Cousin has older sister and me. That’s enough. Move!”

“Don’t push me, Little Sister Meng’er. If you shake me too much, I-I won’t be able to hold back.”

“What? Senior Sister Xue’er, you! Absolutely not! You can’t!”

“I said stop… stop pushing… I’m… going to—uwaaah~”

Seeing Mi Xue’er convulsing, her eyes rolling back, and hearing her passionate moans, Yan Meng’er’s face turned green. Her eyes widened, filled with shock, anger, and disbelief. The words “concubine misconduct” flashed through her mind.

Just then, Yan Zhen seemed to wake up and exclaimed, “Senior Sister Xue’er, w-what did you do to me? Meng’er, what’s going on?”

“Cousin~” Yan Meng’er threw herself onto Yan Zhen’s chest, crying loudly. “I’m sorry. It’s Meng’er’s fault for not protecting you, letting that perv Senior Sister Xue’er succeed.”

Mi Xue’er slowly came back to her senses, panting and smiling faintly. “Little Brother Yan Zhen, so good~”

27 Mi Xue’er’s Second Confession

Rather than flirting, Yan Zhen felt more like a pet being pampered by its owner, being licked all over.

His resistance weakened, and he patted her head in response.

“Meng’er,” seemingly encouraged, continued downwards, even pulling down his new elephant-print boxer briefs.

Suddenly feeling a chill, Yan Zhen frowned slightly, about to open his eyes, but a soft hand quickly enveloped him, making rotating motions as if to warm him.

A wave of pleasure washed over him, and Yan Zhen’s frown eased, but he knew this wasn’t the time for indulgence.

“Meng’er, be good…”

As he said this, the person on top of him pressed against his chest, as if for support. Then, Yan Zhen felt himself enter a warm, wet, and tight space, a strong suction coming from all directions. It reminded him of Instructor Yu Xuan’s “big mouthful kiss” from earlier, but it was different, more like… like—

“Mmm!”

A muffled moan escaped the girl’s lips, as if she was enduring intense pain.

Yan Zhen suddenly realized the possibility and jolted awake.

Before him was a graceful figure. Although she was wearing a beige nightgown, it wasn’t tied, the lapels open, revealing her ample curves and a large expanse of enticing, fair skin.

Her long, black hair was slightly disheveled, cascading down her shoulders, strategically concealing her… assets.

The girl, one hand on Yan Zhen’s chest, the other holding his… dragon mark, slowly sat down until her buttocks pressed against his lower abdomen.

“Uh… uh…”

She let out a moan as if she was about to lose control. Her beautiful face was slightly pale, her bright eyes rolled back, and she looked somewhat dazed.

Yan Zhen also saw her clearly. It wasn’t Meng’er, but—

“Senior Sister Xue’er?!”

Yan Zhen was dumbfounded, his gaze falling to the crimson stain, a stark contrast against the white fabric.

He had been… taken advantage of many times, from dual cultivation with his beautiful master, to a “sister flower rice bowl” with Yan Meng’er and Yan Ruyu, to a tag-team effort by his good sister and Yi Xian’er, and finally, being ravished by Yun Xiu and Jiu Youyue under the influence of an aphrodisiac. But he had never lost his virginity unknowingly.

What was this? R*pe?

Hearing Yan Zhen’s voice, Mi Xue’er came back to her senses, looked down, and met his gaze, blushing deeply. “Little Brother Yan Zhen, y-you, mm, you’re awake.”

—What do you mean, “you’re awake”? You, you…

“Senior Sister, why did you do this?”

Mi Xue’er’s face was filled with a deep sense of grievance. “I-I had no other choice… You wouldn’t accept my feelings. No matter what I did, I couldn’t get closer to you… I was so scared that, just like in my memories, I would have to watch you marry another woman—”

“Senior Sister Xue’er.”

“I don’t want that.” Mi Xue’er bit her lip, her breathing slightly ragged. “At first, I just thought I would try my best, regardless of the outcome, just so I wouldn’t have any regrets. But I was wrong. The more I looked at you, the more I wanted you. The more I couldn’t have you, the emptier I felt. So, I had to do this. Don’t hate me, Little Brother Yan Zhen. I’m sorry, I’m really sorry. I love you. I don’t know why I became like this, but I really, really love you…”

As she spoke emotionally, she moved her hips clumsily, her watery eyes reflecting Yan Zhen’s handsome face, filled with love and desire.

Yan Zhen was stunned, not expecting Mi Xue’er’s feelings for him to be so intense, almost obsessive.

He seemed to know another person who said both “I’m sorry” and “I love you” in the same breath. It was terrifying!

“Wait, Senior Sister Xue’er, don’t do this…”

Yan Zhen quickly grabbed Mi Xue’er’s waist, stopping her. Mi Xue’er leaned down, her eyes brimming with tears, and asked for a kiss.

“Little Brother Yan Zhen, kiss me~”

Yan Zhen couldn’t bear to see a girl cry, and his heart softened. But he knew that what Mi Xue’er was doing was wrong.

—Meng’er is still sleeping beside me!

“Senior Sister Xue’er, calm down.”

“Do you… do you dislike me that much?” Mi Xue’er was heartbroken, sobbing. “I know I’m not as beautiful as Ruyu, and I’m not as cute and cuddly as Meng’er, but I truly like you. Why can they be with you, but not me? Waaah, waaah…”

She buried her face in Yan Zhen’s chest and cried, the long-suppressed sadness and bitterness in her heart erupting, turning into tears streaming down her face.

Yan Zhen sighed inwardly and, after hesitating, embraced her.

“Sorry, I didn’t know you liked me that much.”

He had always thought Mi Xue’er only liked him as a cool junior, so he hadn’t taken her feelings seriously. After all, this kind of shallow affection would fade with time, becoming a small part of their youthful past.

But it seemed that wasn’t the case.

But he hadn’t done anything memorable or unforgettable for Mi Xue’er, right?

“I’m happy that you like me, but I already have Meng’er and Ruyu. And I’ll also take responsibility for Sister Ji Ya. Besides that, there’s also Wenqing, my fiancée… In short, I already have many partners, and I don’t want to hurt any more girls, especially a good girl like you. You deserve someone who will be devoted to you, not an insensitive blockhead like me.”

Mi Xue’er looked up, her pale face close to his, and whispered, “Since you already have so many, one more… wouldn’t matter, right?”

—Hey, what kind of logic is that? That’s not a good mindset, sister!

“We’ve practically… done it already,” she added softly. “If you don’t want me, I won’t be able to marry anyone else~”

“You’re so beautiful, you’ll be fine, right?”

“Even if I can, I won’t. I’ll only marry you.” Mi Xue’er said passionately. “Take me, Little Brother Yan Zhen~ From now on, I’ll serve you together with Meng’er and Ruyu, okay?”

—Ah, this… Even if you tempt me like this, I won’t be swayed!

Yan Zhen swallowed hard and turned his face away, acting like a virtuous gentleman, not losing his mind over a mere… threesome.

Seeing this, Mi Xue’er’s heart sank, tears welling up in her eyes. But then, she felt the heat beneath her swell again, forcing a moan from her lips.

“Little Brother Yan Zhen…” Mi Xue’er smiled again. “Did you agree?”

Yan Zhen denied it, feeling guilty. “I didn’t! I haven’t!”

—It was it that nodded, not me!

Mi Xue’er giggled, then cupped Yan Zhen’s face and kissed him.

26 Meng’er, Stop It!

Because Yan Meng’er was particular about her sleeping arrangements, she brought her own bedding and pillow, which carried her pleasant fragrance.

Yan Zhen slept in the middle, Yan Meng’er snuggled up on the inside, and Mi Xue’er was on the outside.

While pretending to be her boyfriend before, Yan Zhen had shared a bed with Mi Xue’er, so they were comfortable with each other.

Mi Xue’er, however, lying next to Yan Zhen, secretly inhaling his warm scent, felt her heart pounding. She wanted to say or do something but, with Yan Meng’er present, she didn’t know what to say or do, feeling a bit nervous.

Yan Meng’er, as usual, was very direct. She quickly undressed, her movements fluid and natural, leaving Mi Xue’er stunned.

“Meng’er, w-why aren’t you wearing any clothes?”

Yan Meng’er, hugging Yan Zhen’s arm and strategically pressing her 36D chest against it, retorted, “Why would I wear clothes to sleep?”

Mi Xue’er frowned. “Do you always sleep like this?”

Yan Meng’er giggled, like a lovesick fool. “No, only when I sleep with Cousin~”

She then rubbed her face against Yan Zhen’s arm, acting all cuddly.

“…”

—Damn it! Is this the composure of someone who’s already… experienced?

Mi Xue’er felt a pang of jealousy.

Yan Zhen sighed, stroking his cousin’s head with his free hand. “Alright, Meng’er, stop messing around. Let’s get some rest.”

Yan Meng’er blinked her lively eyes and said coquettishly, “Meng’er needs a goodnight kiss from Cousin to fall asleep~”

Yan Zhen turned and pecked her lightly on the lips.

“Is that enough?”

Yan Meng’er wasn’t entirely satisfied, but knowing Mi Xue’er was also present, she considered this a compromise from Yan Zhen and decided not to push it.

Although she liked to act spoiled and be pampered by Yan Zhen, she would also consider his feelings and be a considerate cousin~

Yan Meng’er kissed Yan Zhen’s cheek and said, “Goodnight, Cousin. Goodnight, Senior Sister Xue’er.”

Mi Xue’er didn’t respond, her heart filled with conflicting emotions as she watched their intimate interaction.

They had both taken the initiative, so why did Meng’er and Ruyu succeed, while she failed?

Was it because they were two, and she was alone?

Or was it because Meng’er was bolder in expressing herself, while she was still hesitant?

Or perhaps, it was because they had known Yan Zhen since childhood and already had a deep connection, needing only a catalyst to become a couple, while she had only known him for less than a year and was still far from truly understanding each other?

Mi Xue’er recalled the time when she asked Yan Zhen to pretend to be her boyfriend—

Even when she was drugged and lying naked beside him, Little Brother Yan Zhen hadn’t touched her, instead going through great lengths to cure her, even causing her such embarrassment.

Did he really not like her at all?

Why?

Mi Xue’er admitted that she was indeed slightly inferior to Ruyu in terms of figure and appearance, but not by much. And she had her own strengths, like her smooth, white skin, which everyone in the house envied~

Could it be that her personality wasn’t to his liking?

He didn’t like passionate older sisters?

Indeed, based on her memories from her previous life, Yan Zhen preferred elegant and ethereal beauties like the National Preceptor.

Unfortunately, Mi Xue’er wasn’t a celestial being and couldn’t cultivate that transcendent aura. She was just an ordinary girl with slightly above-average looks and talent.

Even after being reborn, she couldn’t accomplish anything earth-shattering, nor would she try to. She just wanted to make up for her past regrets.

But now, she felt even emptier. He was lying right beside her, yet their hearts were still miles apart.

Mi Xue’er bit her lip, closed her eyes, and tried to fall asleep.

Yan Meng’er, who should have been asleep long ago, opened her bright eyes. Looking at Mi Xue’er sleeping on Yan Zhen’s other side, she sensed her even breathing and her mind became active.

She rolled over and pressed herself against Yan Zhen’s chest, her arms around his neck, and whispered, “Cousin, wake up~”

Yan Zhen didn’t react.

—Yes!~

Yan Meng’er bit her lip, closed her eyes, puckered her lips, and kissed Yan Zhen.

Chu~ Yan Meng’er realized something was wrong. Opening her eyes, she saw a hand blocking her.

Yan Meng’er moved the hand away and met Yan Zhen’s gaze, her face flushing. “Cousin, you’re awake~”

Yan Zhen glared at her. “Brat, what are you trying to do?”

“N-nothing. Meng’er just… can’t sleep in unfamiliar beds, so I thought maybe sleeping on top of Cousin would help~”

“Really?”

“Yes, yes.”

“Yes, my foot.” Yan Zhen pinched his cousin’s cheeks and pulled them. “Get off me. You’re suffocating me.”

“Ouch, ouch, ouch~” Yan Meng’er shook her head, freeing herself from his grasp. “Meng’er isn’t that heavy~”

“Alright, Senior Sister Xue’er is right here. Stop thinking about such things.”

“Senior Sister Xue’er is asleep.” Yan Meng’er blinked her eyes, a mischievous expression on her face. Lowering her voice, she said, “Besides, isn’t it more exciting with her here?”

Yan Zhen raised an eyebrow.

Yan Meng’er, sensing something, smiled seductively. “See, Cousin is clearly excited.”

Yan Zhen blushed and snorted. “That’s because you’re being ridiculous…”

“Then let’s do it. Meng’er also wants to be close to Cousin~”

“I don’t want to!”

—Little girl, always thinking about such things, yet so weak. Typical case of all talk and no action!

“Oh, Cousin~”

Yan Zhen didn’t want to argue with her anymore. He wrapped one arm around Yan Meng’er’s waist, restraining her, and then reached down with his other hand.

Since she wouldn’t listen to reason, he would have to resort to… underhanded tactics!

Yan Meng’er, caught off guard, reacted strongly, biting her lip to suppress her moans.

Within minutes, she was trembling, then collapsed, breathless.

Yan Zhen didn’t stop, going for a second round, leaving Yan Meng’er completely drained.

“Wuu…”

Yan Meng’er felt wronged. This wasn’t the kind of “affection” she wanted. She wanted something more… intimate.

However, Yan Zhen’s gentle caresses made her unable to resist, and she quickly fell asleep.

—Finally settled down.

Yan Zhen gently placed his silly cousin back beside him, tucked her in, and turned to look at Mi Xue’er, seeing no sign of her waking up. He let out a long sigh and closed his eyes again.

After some time, Yan Zhen felt someone pressing against him again, kissing him repeatedly. He woke up groggily and said helplessly, “Meng’er, stop it. Let me sleep a bit longer.”

The person ignored him, continuing to kiss him from his chin to his neck and collarbone. Then, she pulled open his clothes and continued downwards, leaving a large wet spot on his chest.

25 Instructor Yu Xuan’s Cover is Blown

Yan Zhen gathered his thoughts, turned to the five girls, and said helplessly, “You guys suddenly doing this makes it seem like we’re bullying Wenqing. She’s my fiancée, after all.”

Yan Meng’er released Yan Zhen’s wrist and wrapped her arm around his, her ample 36D breasts, incongruous with her childlike face, pressing against him strategically. “She’s the one who stole Cousin away and acted all high and mighty. Meng’er and everyone else were worried that you would be bullied~”

Mi Xue’er nodded repeatedly, agreeing with Meng’er wholeheartedly.

“Bullied my foot. Don’t think I don’t know you’re acting.” Yan Zhen rolled his eyes at his cousin and then asked, “Where am I sleeping tonight?”

Yan Meng’er said cheerfully, “Hee hee, Cousin will sleep with Meng’er, of course~”

Mi Xue’er chimed in, “That’s right, Little Brother Yan Zhen, you’ll sleep with Meng’er and me.”

Yan Zhen was a bit surprised.

“Uh, you two are staying together?”

The two girls had originally gotten along well, but because of him, they would occasionally clash. He wasn’t sure if this was a good or bad thing; it was a bit complicated.

“Because Xue’er and Xinyan refused to share a room, we switched,” Yan Ruyu explained. “Xinyan and I are staying in room number two, and they’re staying in your room, number three.”

Xiao Xinyan twirled a strand of hair around her finger, looking shy. “Junior Brother Yan Zhen, if you don’t want to stay with them, you can also sleep in Ruyu’s and my room.”

“Ahem.” Instructor Yu Xuan spoke up, her voice as gentle as ever. “What are you all thinking? We’re on the transport airship. If Yan Zhen stays with you and word gets out, it won’t sound good. It’s better for him to come back to my room.”

The five girls, who were united just a moment ago, suddenly started scheming.

Yan Meng’er pouted. “Staying with Instructor will also lead to gossip~”

Mi Xue’er agreed. “Exactly. After all, Instructor is so beautiful, and Little Brother Yan Zhen is also handsome. There’s not much of an age gap either. It’s practically a teacher-student romance.”

“Don’t be ridiculous!” Instructor Yu Xuan blushed, a bit flustered. “Are you even jealous of your instructor?”

Xiao Xinyan whispered, “Instructor is indeed different towards Junior Brother Yan Zhen. She’s very distant towards other male students and instructors.”

Yan Ruyu blinked. “I also think Instructor’s relationship with Yan Zhen is… closer than ours.”

“I-it’s because Yan Zhen is outstanding, and he makes me, as his instructor, proud. Of course, I care about him. When will you all be half as impressive as him?” Instructor Yu Xuan panicked inwardly, wondering if she had been too obvious and they had noticed something. She feigned annoyance. “Besides, do I not care about you all now? If it weren’t for me using my family’s influence, you wouldn’t even be on this airship. You would have to wait another year… You ungrateful little…”

The four girls were embarrassed. They did suspect that Instructor Yu Xuan had feelings for Yan Zhen, but hearing her say this, their suspicions wavered.

“I’m not talking to you anymore.” Instructor Yu Xuan snorted softly. “Do whatever you want. I don’t care.”

She returned to her room, seemingly truly angry.

The four girls exchanged glances.

Yan Zhen sighed. “You guys, saying such nonsense. Now you’ve angered Instructor Yu Xuan.”

“This isn’t right!” Yan Meng’er propped her chin on her hand, a glint of intelligence flashing in her eyes, like a little detective. “Instructor Yu Xuan doesn’t get angry so easily. I think she’s pretending to be angry to dispel our suspicions.”

“Exactly.” Mi Xue’er’s eyes were as sharp as a hawk’s. “Knowing Instructor Yu Xuan, she wouldn’t get angry so easily, unless we were right, and she’s feeling guilty!”

“So, Instructor really does like Little Brother Yan Zhen?”

“Sigh~”

The four girls turned to Yan Zhen, their gazes filled with resentment, as if saying, “You’re such a sinful man.”

“…”

Yan Zhen was speechless for a moment. After a while, he finally said, “Are you serious?”

“Of course! Doesn’t Cousin notice anything? Instructor Yu Xuan’s attitude towards you is completely different from that of a normal teacher and student!”

“Well, Instructor is gentle by nature. Isn’t that normal?”

“No, she’s completely different towards other male students and instructors. She always keeps her distance, not giving them any chance.”

“Ah, this.”

“In contrast, Instructor is too good to Junior Brother Yan Zhen, even disregarding her reputation to stay in the same room with you alone.”

“Th-that’s because—”

“Dummy, for a girl to go this far, there’s no other explanation besides liking you.”

“…”

—Ahem, Instructor, I tried my best to defend you, but they’ve already noticed. I can’t cover for you anymore.

“So, Cousin should still stay with us,” Yan Meng’er resumed the original topic. “Tonight, you’ll stay with Meng’er, and tomorrow, you’ll go to older sister’s room. We’ll take turns.”

“Isn’t that too troublesome?” Yan Zhen was reluctant. “I might as well just meditate somewhere until dawn.”

“Oh, it’s not troublesome at all. The two rooms are right next to each other—alright, it’s decided. Let’s go inside. Standing in the corridor like this is weird.”

“Let’s go, Little Brother Yan Zhen~”

Under the watchful eyes of his older cousin and Xiao Xinyan, Yan Zhen was dragged back to room number three by Yan Meng’er and Mi Xue’er. The door clicked shut.

“Cousin, do you want to take a bath? Meng’er will scrub your back for you, okay?”

“Scrub your back? I-I’ll help too!”

Seeing the two girls eager to please him, Yan Zhen waved his hand. “Not today. I’m a bit tired.”

Mi Xue’er, seeing the fatigue on his face, thought he was stressed about the Huangfu Wenqing situation. “Then let’s rest early. The bed is already made.”

Yan Meng’er made arrangements on her own. “Cousin will sleep on the inside, Meng’er will sleep in the middle, and Senior Sister Xue’er will sleep on the outside.”

“Wait, Meng’er, why can’t I sleep in the middle?”

“Because I like sleeping in the middle.”

“No, either I sleep in the middle, or Little Brother Yan Zhen does.”

—This Meng’er, after saying all those nice things before, about how “Cousin belongs to all of us, and we can’t let Huangfu Wenqing succeed,” now that she has him back, she wants to monopolize him. How shameless!

“Stop arguing, you two. I can sleep anywhere.” Yan Zhen said soothingly. “I can even sleep on the floor.”

“No, no, no, Cousin will sleep in the middle, Meng’er will sleep on the inside, and Senior Sister Xue’er will sleep on the outside.”

“That’s more like it!”

“Let’s wash our feet before going to bed.”

“Okay.”

The three of them sat on the bed, washed their feet, and then got under the covers.

24 You’re Out of the Picture

Huangfu Wenqing turned to her fiancé, dumbfounded: “Is what she said true?”

Yan Zhen, already numb, realized this was an opportunity and nodded with difficulty. “Sorry, Wenqing. Actually, Meng’er, Ruyu, and I have already… confirmed our relationship.”

Huangfu Wenqing couldn’t accept this. “How could this be! We’re engaged.”

—It’s a long story~

Even without Yan Meng’er and Yan Ruyu, Yan Zhen was destined to marry the Serpent Queen and Zi Xunyi, so this confrontation was inevitable.

“I know this is unfair to you, so I’m willing to accept any punishment, even if… you want to break off the engagement.”

“Break off the engagement?”

The familiar yet alien words, spoken by Yan Zhen, struck Huangfu Wenqing’s heart. She shook her head instinctively.

“No, I don’t want to break off the engagement. Anything but that!”

—Ah, this… Don’t be so absolute. You’re scaring me.

Yan Zhen looked troubled.

“But I don’t want to wrong you anymore. You’re the Young Sect Master of Cloud Heaven Palace and a princess conferred by the Gallo King. You have a noble status, you’re beautiful, and you’re talented. You deserve someone better.”

“I don’t want to hear this.” Huangfu Wenqing bit her lip, her eyes fixed on Yan Zhen. “You are the best for me. I don’t like anyone else.”

“But…”

“—No buts!” Huangfu Wenqing interrupted him. She took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled. “I was just surprised, so I didn’t react immediately. Thinking about it, we still have the ‘two-year duel agreement’ to fulfill.”

“Duel agreement?”

“That’s right!”

Huangfu Wenqing snorted. “As long as I win, you’ll marry into Cloud Heaven Palace and become my partner. Naturally, you won’t need to be responsible for other women.”

These words instantly darkened the expressions of the five girls present, including the usually good-natured Instructor Yu Xuan.

This Huangfu Wenqing was indeed plotting something unpleasant!

Yan Meng’er scoffed angrily. “With your meager skills, you dare to talk about defeating Cousin? You’re delusional!”

Mi Xue’er, also indignant, chimed in, “Exactly! Little Brother Yan Zhen’s power is beyond your imagination!”

In her previous life, when Yan Zhen dueled Huangfu Wenqing, he had completely dominated her. Only at the very end, when Huangfu Wenqing summoned the Cloud Heaven Palace’s Celestial Dome Sword and used a sect Mystic Skill, did Yan Zhen unleash his Mystic General cultivation, wielding the Gold and Silver Fire Greatsword and deciding the match with a higher-level Extreme Flame Extinguishing, Ashless Slash.

He still had many powerful ultimate moves he hadn’t used, such as the terrifying Myriad Forms Annihilation, Heaven and Earth Incineration, which even a Mystic Lord-level expert like Cloud Heaven Palace’s Second Palace Master couldn’t withstand, resulting in her death.

“How would you know if we don’t try!” Huangfu Wenqing retorted. “Besides, even if I lose, marrying Yan Zhen isn’t a bad outcome. I heard you clearly. You two are just his concubines, while I’m destined to be his wife. Hmph, I wouldn’t mind having two little sisters to order around!”

However, if she married Yan Zhen, it would be difficult for her master to be with him.

This was Huangfu Wenqing’s true concern.

Yan Meng’er chuckled. “In your dreams! You’ll never be Cousin’s wife!”

—Sister Serpent Queen and Sister Zi Xunyi’s positions are unshakeable. The former is due to karmic ties, and the latter is due to destiny. A mere Huangfu Wenqing wants to be the wife? She must be dreaming. Her master, the National Preceptor, has a better chance!

Therefore, Yan Meng’er and Yan Ruyu had only planned to be concubines from the beginning to avoid putting Yan Zhen in a difficult position.

See, this was called being understanding, unlike a certain flat-chested someone! (Proud face)

“If not me, then you?”

Huangfu Wenqing sneered. She also had her own scheme. Yan Zhen liked her master, and she had an arranged marriage with him. As long as they worked together, they could capture both his body and his heart.

Now, all she needed was an opportunity to confess to her master and persuade her.

And that opportunity would be when Yan Zhen came to Cloud Heaven Palace to fulfill the “two-year duel agreement.” Once they met again, they would recognize each other’s identities.

With her master’s straightforward personality, knowing that her beloved was her disciple’s fiancé, she would definitely be unable to accept Yan Zhen’s affections.

But as long as she mediated, there was a high chance of a happy ending for all three of them~

Yan Meng’er was too lazy to argue with her. “Say whatever you want. Cousin is not staying here with you!”

Huangfu Wenqing crossed her arms. “I want him to stay here. It’s none of your business!”

“Can you even… take care of Cousin?” Yan Meng’er looked at her sideways, her eyes filled with disdain. “I mean, in… that aspect—oh, I almost forgot, someone here is still a clueless virgin!”

Huangfu Wenqing was instantly embarrassed and annoyed.

The other three virgins, also hit by the stray shot, gave Yan Meng’er speechless looks.

—This Meng’er, saying anything that comes to mind, so shameless!

Seeing Huangfu Wenqing speechless, Yan Meng’er pushed her aside unceremoniously and pulled Yan Zhen to their side.

“These next few days, Cousin will be taking turns sleeping in our rooms. You’re out of the picture—goodbye!”

Yan Meng’er dragged Yan Zhen out of the room. The other four girls glanced at the dejected Huangfu Wenqing, said nothing, and followed, even thoughtfully closing the door behind them.

Huangfu Wenqing felt her strength drain away, collapsing onto the bed. Her mind was filled with images of Yan Meng’er and Yan Ruyu, naked, sandwiching Yan Zhen between their lewd breasts and buttocks.

She had just learned how to kiss him properly, and yet, Yan Meng’er and Yan Ruyu, without her knowledge, had already taken a huge leap forward, tasting every inch of his skin, even becoming one with him, both physically and spiritually!

—Ugh, my core hurts~

But within the pain, there was a hint of excitement, making her breathing slightly heavier. She began to recall the intimate scenes between Yan Zhen and her master from her previous life.

She would occasionally use these memories as “side dishes,” imagining herself as her master. But now, the menu had been updated, with a new dish called “Sister Flower Sandwich,” replacing Yan Meng’er and Yan Ruyu with herself and her master—

“Yan Zhen, Yan Zhen…”

With a tremble, Huangfu Wenqing’s breathing gradually calmed.

Meanwhile, Yan Zhen was still bewildered.

Why? Why, even knowing that he was a womanizer, did Huangfu Wenqing still refuse to break off the engagement?

Wasn’t this enough to cross her bottom line?

It must be because Meng’er and Ruyu were also willing to be concubines, so Huangfu Wenqing had compromised as well.

It seemed that the only way to make her completely give up and break off the engagement was to have s*x with Yun Xiu right in front of her!

23 Meng’er’s Ultimate Move

(PS: Up to this point, all the female characters know that Yan Zhen likes Yun Xiu because he never tried to hide it, so there’s no such thing as cheating. Furthermore, cultivating to the highest realm and not daring to pursue your true love is truly pathetic! Finally, it’s normal for heroines in harem stories to enter the “harem” at different times. There’s no rule saying they all have to be married at the same time in the finale. Think about it, would a heroine prefer a solo wedding or a wedding with her “sisters”? Sigh.)

…

Yan Meng’er couldn’t endure it any longer.

She knew Huangfu Wenqing was a sly one. Back then, upon seeing her cousin, she had used her higher cultivation to pin him down and try to take advantage of him. If it weren’t for her timely arrival, Huangfu Wenqing would have succeeded!

Now, with this happening again, Yan Meng’er was worried about Yan Zhen’s “innocence,” so she knocked on the door even louder!

Huangfu Wenqing was annoyed. The atmosphere between her and her fiancé was just right, and she wanted to continue, but it was interrupted by Yan Meng’er. How infuriating!

If it weren’t for the fact that she was Yan Zhen’s cousin, she would have flattened that little hussy’s breasts, tsk!

Opening the door was out of the question. Huangfu Wenqing thought for a moment and said, “It’s getting late, and Yan Zhen and I are going to rest. If you have something to say, come back tomorrow morning.”

However, she didn’t know that it wasn’t just Yan Meng’er outside the door, but all five of them, including Instructor Yu Xuan.

Hearing her refusal to open the door, the five girls became even more convinced that she was inside, using her status as his fiancée to “force” Yan Zhen into doing… things.

If it were just Yan Meng’er alone, she might have been helpless. But she had her housemates and even Instructor Yu Xuan as backup. A mere Huangfu Wenqing, with her small B-cups, was no match for her (or so she thought).

“Cousin never goes to bed this early. Don’t lie. Open the door!”

“I said we’re going to rest. Are you deaf?”

“Hehe, you won’t open it, right? Fine, then…”

—I’ll open it myself~

Yan Meng’er smirked. She was very skilled in runecraft in her previous life and had studied it extensively. The “slave collar” she wore around her neck was something she had modified herself.

The rooms on the airship used rune locks, and they weren’t high-level, only around Tier 3, which was more than manageable for her.

Although she hadn’t mentioned it, Yan Meng’er had been cultivating the Great Dream Pure Land, a soul cultivation technique, and her Spiritual Power had reached the late stage of the Hidden Realm.

Click, click, Yan Meng’er quickly deciphered the rune lock on the door.

The other four girls didn’t stop her, as they had already discussed this beforehand.

“…”

Huangfu Wenqing ignored Yan Meng’er outside and was about to say something to salvage the mood when the door suddenly burst open. Yan Meng’er, Yan Ruyu, Mi Xue’er, Xiao Xinyan, and Instructor Yu Xuan walked in, witnessing the scene before them:

Yan Zhen lying on the bed, Huangfu Wenqing on top of him!

—As expected, she’s forcing him! This is unacceptable!

Yan Meng’er put her hands on her hips and scolded, “Huangfu, you’re bullying Cousin!”

Huangfu Wenqing was dumbfounded. “H-how did you get in?”

Yan Zhen was also extremely embarrassed, as he was still being pinned down by his fiancée, in a compromising position that made him look weak.

“How we got in isn’t important. What’s important is that we won’t allow you to bully Cousin—right, older sister?”

“Eh? Y-yes.”

Yan Ruyu, initially worried about disturbing them, now frowned slightly, seeing Huangfu Wenqing “oppressing” Yan Zhen like this.

She and Meng’er always followed Yan Zhen’s lead and tried to please him. Huangfu Wenqing, not even married yet, was already trying to dominate him. It was terrifying to imagine what she would do after marriage.

Yan Meng’er wasn’t satisfied with her cousin’s weak response.

“—Senior Sister Xue’er?”

“That’s right. Little Brother Yan Zhen is our house’s precious treasure. If you want to bully him, you have to get through us first!”

—As expected of Senior Sister Xue’er, my rival. Well said!

“Senior Sister Xinyan?”

“Ahem, even a fiancée can’t do whatever she wants.”

“Instructor Yu Xuan?”

Hearing Meng’er call her name, Instructor Yu Xuan felt a bit awkward. Looking at Huangfu Wenqing and Yan Zhen on the bed, she asked softly, “What are you doing?”

—Isn’t it obvious? They’re being intimate! Are you blind?!

Huangfu Wenqing wanted to retort like this, but she couldn’t bring herself to say it, especially with the elder-like Instructor Yu Xuan present.

“I-I…”

Yan Zhen quickly explained, “You misunderstand. Wenqing wasn’t bullying me. We were just playing around.”

“No need to explain, Cousin. Meng’er understands.”

Yan Meng’er raised her hand, stopping Yan Zhen, her cute face showing distress, but a cunning glint flashed in her watery eyes.

“Things have come to this. We won’t hand Cousin over to you anymore, Huangfu Wenqing!”

“W-what are you going to do?”

“From now on, Cousin will live with us, so you can’t take advantage of him!”

“I didn’t!”

“Actions speak louder than words!”

“Your room already has two people. Are you going to make Yan Zhen squeeze in with you?”

“We’ll squeeze. We’ll take better care of Cousin than you, right, older sister?”

“Huh? R-right…”

—Older sister has no acting skills at all. She can’t even deliver two lines properly.

Yan Meng’er rolled her eyes at her cousin, relieved that Huangfu Wenqing hadn’t noticed.

“I disagree!” Huangfu Wenqing said stubbornly. “I’m Yan Zhen’s fiancée. I won’t let him sleep in the same room with you!”

“What’s so great about being a fiancée? My cousin and I are his future concubines, even closer than you!” Yan Meng’er argued, her logic flawed but her confidence unwavering. “Besides, you say you’re Cousin’s fiancée, but how much do you really know about him?”

“I-I know him, of course!”

“Hehe, then let me ask you, do you know where Cousin likes to be kissed? Do you know his… sensitive spots?”

“Th-that… I…”

Huangfu Wenqing was speechless. Yan Meng’er, blushing, continued her attack:

“You don’t know, but my cousin and I do! Cousin’s ears are sensitive. He likes it when you bite his ears. He also likes being kissed on his neck, collarbone, and the tip of his heart. He says it feels like being spoiled. And after he… releases, he likes it when you clean him up and then cuddle in his arms. He feels very satisfied then.”

These words shocked everyone, including Yan Zhen!

His eyes widened, his toes curling involuntarily as he screamed internally:

Meng’er!!!

Shut up ahhhhhhhhh!!!

Yan Ruyu also blushed deeply, her head spinning, wanting to drag her cousin away from the scene.

Mi Xue’er and Xiao Xinyan couldn’t help but imagine the scene, feeling a pang of jealousy.

—That brat, she didn’t say any of this during our discussion!

Instructor Yu Xuan remained relatively calm, only looking at Yan Zhen resentfully, thinking that she needed to lift the restriction as soon as possible.

As for Huangfu Wenqing, she was dumbfounded, frozen in place as if struck by lightning:

“Y-you… you and him… you… did that?”

Yan Meng’er raised her chin proudly and hummed, a victor’s taunt towards the loser.

22 The Fiancée’s Unique Preference

The conversation was going smoothly, so why did she suddenly make such a forward request? It was too direct.

This wasn’t some red-light district where a whispered suggestion could lead to immediate action.

Yan Zhen was about to refuse, but Huangfu Wenqing looked at him with such pitiful eyes, like a depressed little animal desperately needing a kiss to soothe her emotions.

No matter what, Huangfu Wenqing was his fiancée, and it wasn’t unreasonable for her to want a kiss, especially since he had been kissed by other women many times.

After hesitating, Yan Zhen finally nodded.

Huangfu Wenqing’s eyes lit up, and her face flushed. “Then I’m really going to kiss you. You’re not allowed to go back on your word.”

Yan Zhen nodded again.

Huangfu Wenqing smiled slightly, tucked her hair behind her ear, then cupped Yan Zhen’s face, looking him up and down.

“You’re even cuter up close~”

—Tsk, say that again, and I won’t let you kiss me!

Yan Zhen was annoyed, but Huangfu Wenqing had already leaned in.

Her lips were a bit cool, and her kiss was quite clumsy. After all, this was only their third kiss, and she hadn’t studied any techniques. Everything she knew was learned from secretly watching Yan Zhen and Yun Xiu’s trysts in her previous life.

During their first two kisses, Yan Zhen was also inexperienced, so he didn’t notice anything. Now that he was a veteran, he immediately realized that his fiancée wasn’t very skilled at this.

Although she did use her tongue, there was no rhythm to it.

—Should he teach her? Forget it. He wouldn’t initiate, wouldn’t refuse, and wouldn’t take responsibility. Otherwise, it would be difficult to break off the engagement later.

Yan Zhen obediently cooperated with Huangfu Wenqing’s kiss but didn’t reciprocate her enthusiasm.

However, he underestimated Huangfu Wenqing’s knowledge. She released his lips and whispered, “Can you stick your tongue out?”

“?”

Yan Zhen stared at her, mentally displaying a question mark.

—What are you trying to do? This isn’t a request someone at your level should be making. Learn to walk before you run, sister!

Huangfu Wenqing blinked rapidly, her eyes filled with anticipation.

In her previous life, when she secretly watched Yan Zhen and her master’s trysts, her master would initially be reserved, unwilling to be too intimate. But under Yan Zhen’s persistence, she would quickly succumb, even taking the lead, cupping his face and sucking on his tongue as if savoring a delicious treat, completely immersed in the experience.

She didn’t understand. Was it really that delicious? Even her master, who was usually aloof and detached, became so entranced, a charming blush spreading across her beautiful face.

Now, she wanted to try it herself, to see what was so special about it, what made even her master lose control.

“I just want to learn how to… please you before we get married. Can you cooperate, Yan Zhen?”

Yan Zhen scratched his cheek. “Our marriage is still far off. There’s no need to rush into learning these things.”

“It’s not far off.” Huangfu Wenqing said petulantly. “Master said that after our duel next year, they will start preparing for our wedding.”

Yan Zhen felt a surge of annoyance.

—That Yun Xiu, why is she rushing things? Ruining my script again. Next time I see her, I’ll make her stay in bed for three days and three nights!

Huangfu Wenqing, completely unaware that her fiancé was thinking about her master, continued, “If I learn now, I won’t be so clumsy during our wedding night—okay, Yan Zhen?”

Yan Zhen frowned in a dilemma. After pondering for a long time, he nodded.

He closed his eyes, parted his lips, and slowly stuck out the tip of his tongue.

This gesture, almost like an invitation for a kiss, made Huangfu Wenqing’s heart race, her breathing becoming heavier.

Even before they got to the main event, she could already understand her master’s feelings.

Huangfu Wenqing licked her lips, already feeling tempted. She said impatiently, “Stick it out a bit more. That’s not enough.”

“…”

Yan Zhen extended his tongue halfway.

Huangfu Wenqing immediately leaned in, wrapping her soft lips around his tongue, sucking it into her mouth and savoring the taste.

Unlike her previous kiss, Huangfu Wenqing was now passionate and surprisingly skilled.

Because she was mimicking her master’s actions from her memories, even the details of her hand movements were perfectly replicated—cupping Yan Zhen’s face, her thumb gently caressing his sensitive ear, slow and meticulous, in sync with the rhythm of her mouth.

Yan Zhen felt a wave of pleasure spreading from his tongue, slowing his thoughts, a completely different experience from the previous clumsy pecks.

So good~

My soul is being sucked away~

This might not end well!

As he thought this, Huangfu Wenqing’s next move was even more unexpected. While kissing him, she freed her hands, placed them on his shoulders, pushed him onto the bed, and then pressed her slender body against his, passionately kissing him.

Yan Zhen snapped back to reality, using his experience to break free from his fiancée’s lips and retract his tongue.

Huangfu Wenqing immediately opened her eyes and said breathlessly, “Wait, Yan Zhen, that’s not enough. A-a little more…”

Yan Zhen quickly shook his head. “Let’s stop here for today.”

“B-but, I still don’t quite understand what a proper kiss between lovers is like, so I want to practice more.”

“These things take time. You can’t rush it.”

“Hmm, okay.”

Huangfu Wenqing clearly didn’t want to stop, but she couldn’t bring herself to be more direct and ask him outright. She said dejectedly, “Since you said so, then let’s continue tomorrow.”

—Continue tomorrow?

Yan Zhen was dumbfounded. He hadn’t expected Huangfu Wenqing to be so enthusiastic about this. He remembered that Yun Xiu also liked to… suck on his tongue. Like master, like disciple; they were so similar in certain aspects!

“We’ll talk about it tomorrow. I want to meditate now. Could you get off me?”

“Sorry, am I heavy?”

“Not really…”

“Then let me hug you for a little longer~ Your body is so warm. In this cold weather, you’re like a portable heater.”

“Hehe, I do cultivate Fire Mystic Power, after all.”

“…I think something is poking me.” Huangfu Wenqing suddenly said, reaching back. “It’s round and—ah!”

“/(//o/ω/o//)/” (Blushing emoticon)

“Sorry, Yan Zhen, I-I didn’t mean to.”

“I-it’s okay, I understand.”

“Does it hurt?”

“It’s fine.”

“Do you want… me to help?”

“No, no need.”

“…”

“…”

Just as they were both feeling embarrassed, a knock suddenly came from the door, startling them.

Huangfu Wenqing sat up, her buttocks pressing against Yan Zhen’s abs.

“—W-who is it?”

“Ahem. It’s me, Cousin’s Meng’er!”

Yan Meng’er? Huangfu Wenqing’s expression immediately turned cold.

“What do you want?”

“My cousin is in your room, right? Open the door and let me in.”