Category: They All Want to Be My Female Lead

Chapter 32: The Beautiful Sect Master’s Summons

Even ignoring the script, they had only known each other for two days. How could she agree to be his lover?

It couldn’t be love at first sight again, could it? Most “love at first sight” situations were simply lust disguised as love!

Including the Yan Zhen in the script! Hmph!

However, he was the one who had confessed, and now she had responded, even initiating a kiss. He couldn’t just say, “I was just kidding.” That would be suicidal.

“Hey, why are you spacing out?”

“I… it feels unreal…”

“Real or not, until we leave the Demon Dragon Mountain Range, I’m your lover. I’ll do anything you want.”

“And after we leave?”

“After we leave, we’re no longer lovers. Please… honor this agreement, okay?”

“O-okay.”

In the script, they had shared several intimate moments, but they had never officially confirmed their relationship. He had been insecure, while she had been burdened by too many concerns. By the time he had become powerful enough to protect her, they had drifted apart due to Cloud Heaven Palace. Now, being called her “lover”… it felt strange.

Yun Xiu, however, was overjoyed. She planned to end this karmic connection after their time in the Demon Dragon Mountain Range.

She would ensure he married Huangfu Wenqing, becoming a member of Cloud Heaven Palace, preventing the future tragedy.

But there were more pressing matters at hand.

“Since we’re lovers now, we need to establish some ground rules. First, no more being seduced by Jiu Youyue.”

“O-okay.”

He wouldn’t be involved with Jiu Youyue until they reached the Water City anyway.

“Second, we can be intimate, but not in front of Jiu Youyue. And we can’t… cross the line.”

“Uh, okay.”

“And lastly… if you… need anything, just tell me. I’ll… I’ll try my best to… satisfy you.”

“?!”

What a suggestive statement… He was embarrassed.

Honestly, she was incredibly alluring to him. Her words sent shivers down his spine, his body reacting instinctively.

“Alright, it’s getting late. Time to sleep.” She stood up. “Let’s go back to the tent. You sleep on my side tonight, and I’ll sleep in the middle.”

…

They returned to the tent, finding Jiu Youyue lying in the center. She said lazily, “I’m sleeping in the middle tonight. You two can sleep wherever you want~”

I knew she would do this! They had been outmaneuvered. They had no choice but to compromise.

Yun Xiu nudged her.

“I don’t want to sleep next to you. Let Chen Zhen sleep in the middle.”

Jiu Youyue pouted, reluctantly moving aside, then pulled Yan Zhen down, wrapping an arm around him.

“Little Zhenzhen is so warm~”

— You still have your cultivation, why are you pretending to be a frail, cold woman?

Yun Xiu thought to herself as she lay down beside him, pulling the blanket over them.

“My legs are warm after the massage, but my hands are still cold.” Jiu Youyue mumbled. “Little Zhenzhen, can you… warm them up for me?”

Her hand reached downwards, but Yun Xiu intercepted it.

She gently grabbed Jiu Youyue’s wrist, her voice laced with displeasure.

“Jiu Youyue, if you don’t want to sleep, you can go outside. Don’t disturb our rest.”

Our rest? Jiu Youyue was startled, sensing a shift in her sister’s attitude.

Had they talked about something while she was away? She should have eavesdropped.

“Let go, Sister! I’m just playing with Little Zhenzhen.”

“Go to sleep. No more playing.”

Yun Xiu released her hand, her own hand still inside Yan Zhen’s shirt, then closed her eyes.

Jiu Youyue withdrew her hand, no longer acting out, obediently cuddling against him, closing her eyes.

— There’s no rush.

…

Sandwiched between them again, he couldn’t sleep.

Although they were both wearing his clothes, not naked, the difference was negligible.

His hands were buried in their soft curves, his mind conjuring images of their naked bodies.

However, he was truly exhausted. Even his “dragon,” despite its eagerness, couldn’t resist the overwhelming tide of drowsiness.

…

The mysterious crystal around his neck emitted a faint glow, and a spatial force pulled him in.

Thump!

He landed on a soft mattress, a familiar fragrance filling his senses. He opened his eyes, finding himself facing his Beautiful Sect Master.

She was wearing a black lace nightgown, its deep V-neckline accentuating her ample bosom, her long silver hair, usually tied up, cascading down her back, spread across the bed like liquid mercury.

This was the outfit she wore during their dual cultivation sessions.

“Master? Am I dreaming?”

She knelt beside him, smiling gently.

“It’s not a dream, Zhen’er. I summoned you.”

He looked around, finding himself on the stone bed that rose from the altar. He blinked, his gaze fixed on her beautiful face.

“Did you need something, Master?”

“Not really.” She caressed his face. “You haven’t visited me in days, Zhen’er. I missed you. Did I disturb your sleep?”

He felt a pang of guilt.

“I’m sorry, Master. It’s my fault. I forgot to pay my respects.”

She sighed inwardly. Her worst fear had come true.

After meeting Yun Xiu, he had been completely captivated, even forgetting about her.

She wasn’t jealous. She was simply worried he would be hurt again by this relationship.

And that included the Demon Realm temptress, Jiu Youyue.

The two women he had met in the Demon Dragon Mountain Range had only brought him heartbreak.

“Are you… busy with something, Zhen’er?”

He answered, half-truthfully, “I rescued two women from the dragons. I’ve been taking care of them these past few days. They’re both Mystic Lord realm experts, and quite young. They must have powerful backgrounds, so I thought… it wouldn’t hurt to make friends with them.”

“Just making friends?” She leaned closer, her face inches from his. “No other intentions?”

“I… I… no.”

“Tell me the truth, Zhen’er. I won’t be angry.”

He felt a surge of guilt.

“I… I’m sorry, Master.”

She smiled faintly.

“There’s no need to apologize. You’re at the age of first love, Zhen’er. It’s normal to develop feelings for other girls. Just… some love… doesn’t always have a happy ending. Be prepared for that.”

“I understand, Master.” He nodded. “I’m not planning anything serious with her. It’s just… a fleeting infatuation. Like… like when I first met you.”

“Heehee, are you saying you were infatuated with me when we first met, Zhen’er?”

“Mmm… because you’re so beautiful, Master. And your aura is so… divine. Like a fairy.”

Chapter 31: Only Until We Leave the Demon Dragon Mountain Range

After all, Yun Xiu was his first love in the script, and her appearance and personality perfectly matched his preferences.

In the script, Jiu Youyue, sensing his affection for Yun Xiu, and fearing he would side with her, had tried to seduce him.

Yun Xiu, upon discovering this, had warned him not to get too close to Jiu Youyue, or to fall for her.

After all, she was a Demon Realm temptress, their enemy.

However, not wanting to involve him, Yun Xiu hadn’t revealed Jiu Youyue’s true identity.

The straightforward Yan Zhen, misunderstanding Yun Xiu’s warning as a sign of affection, and wanting to reassure her, had blurted out, “If you’re talking about love… I actually… like you more.”

Yun Xiu had been stunned, not expecting this young man to harbor such feelings for her. She had only seen him as a child. She had gently rejected him.

“You should focus on your cultivation at your age.”

He hadn’t been discouraged, knowing he, a mere Mystic Scholar, wasn’t worthy of a Mystic Lord. He had vowed, “I’ll become the strongest person in the five kingdoms before I turn thirty.”

“The current strongest person in the five kingdoms is a Three Star Mystic Sovereign,” she had said, a faint smile curving her lips. “The gap between Mystic General and Mystic King, and between Mystic Lord and Mystic Sovereign, is quite significant.”

“Mystic Sovereign, huh… I’ll do my best.”

As long as he found Extreme Flames, his cultivation could skyrocket. Of course, refining Extreme Flames was incredibly dangerous, a life-or-death gamble.

She hadn’t known this, simply attributing his words to youthful confidence and enthusiasm.

“If you want to improve your cultivation quickly, joining a sect is a good option. A talent like you, a Mystic Scholar at fifteen or sixteen, would receive excellent treatment.”

“I’m already a soon-to-be graduate of the Mystic Academy.”

“Academies offer more freedom than sects, but their training resources are limited.” She had pondered for a moment. “You’re from the Gallo Kingdom, right? You can try joining Cloud Heaven Palace. I know some people there. I can write you a recommendation letter.”

His expression had darkened.

“Cloud Heaven Palace? That’s… too much for me. I’ll pass.”

She had sensed his hostility towards Cloud Heaven Palace, but she hadn’t thought much of it.

If she had realized that “Chen Zhen” was actually “Yan Zhen,” the Martial Tang City Young Lord her disciple had rejected, perhaps those tragic events wouldn’t have occurred.

Sigh…

…

Hearing his “confession” again, her feelings were completely different from her previous life. First, surprise, then joy.

But the joy was quickly replaced by anxiety. She couldn’t accept his feelings.

She was about to reject him, as she had in her previous life, but she suddenly remembered Jiu Youyue’s aggressive advances. Rejecting him now would only push him into Jiu Youyue’s arms.

— In her previous life, Jiu Youyue had only been pretending to seduce him. This time, she was serious. With her beauty and skills, captivating a young, inexperienced boy like him would be child’s play!

“We’ve only known each other for two days. It’s too soon to talk about love.”

He was speechless. Then why did you ask me if I liked Jiu Youyue?!

Her words didn’t match the script. He couldn’t follow his lines. He had to improvise.

She would reject him, and he would simply express his determination to cultivate diligently and become worthy of her.

“Love is love. It has nothing to do with how long we’ve known each other. There’s such a thing as love at first sight.”

“Love at first sight is just a lie bad men use to deceive women.”

He felt a pang of guilt. He did find her incredibly attractive, her appearance and personality perfectly matching his preferences, but it wasn’t true love.

He was pretending, confessing his feelings to follow the script. It was a deception.

He was indeed a bad man.

“Appearance and personality are part of love too.” He argued. “You’re incredibly beautiful, your face captivating at first sight. Your aura is noble and elegant, drawing me in… And after interacting with you, I’ve come to understand your personality, your cold exterior hiding a gentle heart… Perhaps there’s a side to you I don’t know yet, but I… I like everything I’ve seen so far.”

She had never heard such heartfelt words from him in her previous life. Every word made her heart flutter, a shy smile gracing her lips, impossible to suppress.

“You… you really like me that much?”

“Yes.”

His voice was firm. He lowered his head slightly, waiting for her rejection.

Although she also had feelings for him, it was more gratitude and admiration, gratitude for saving her life, admiration for his pure and courageous spirit. As for romantic love, it was just a touch of shyness from having her body seen by him.

He guessed she would use the “age gap” or “immaturity” excuse.

As expected, she said, “We’re… not suited for each other.”

“I understand.” He said, his voice filled with feigned disappointment. “I’m just a lowly Mystic Scholar, not worthy of pursuing someone as exceptional as you, but I’ll–”

“—That’s not what I meant.” She gently placed her hand over his mouth, her eyes filled with a complex mix of emotions. “Let me finish.”

He blinked, nodding.

“I… can’t be with you. There are… complicated reasons. You’ll understand in a year.” She said softly, “But… if you really want to be with me… then… until we leave the Demon Dragon Mountain Range… let’s be together.”

“Huh?” He was stunned. “What… what do you mean?”

“I mean… just… until I leave this place… I can be your lover. I’ll allow you to… do things… that lovers do. But… it ends when we leave here.”

What?! That’s allowed?

He was surprised, then he realized she was offering this as repayment for saving her life.

“You don’t have to pity me, or repay me like this. I don’t want– Mmm!”

His words were cut short as her lips captured his, a soft, jelly-like sensation, a hint of sweetness.

Her cold hands cupped his face, her lips gently sucking, moving up and down, then her tongue slipped into his mouth, exploring and teasing.

It was a gentle, almost hesitant kiss.

After a long while, their lips parted, their faces flushed.

She whispered, “Do you understand now?”

He stared at her, dumbfounded.

— Understand what?! Why did you suddenly kiss me, just like Jiu Youyue? I thought you were going to reject me!

Chapter 30: I Like You More

The campfire crackled, its flames illuminating the dim cave.

After finishing the leftover mushroom soup, Yun Xiu was about to resume her attempts to break the acupoint seals when she saw Jiu Youyue dragging Yan Zhen into the tent.

She hesitated.

She wanted to regain her strength as soon as possible, to avoid being vulnerable, but she was also worried about Jiu Youyue taking advantage of him while she was away.

“Mmm~”

A soft, seductive moan came from the tent. She froze, unable to endure it any longer. She quickly entered the tent.

She found Jiu Youyue lying on her stomach, her arms crossed beneath her chin, a thick blanket covering her back, reaching only her hips, revealing her long, slender legs. Yan Zhen was kneeling beside her, his hands massaging her thighs, moving slowly upwards.

They were both fully clothed. It seemed like he was just giving her a massage.

He quickly explained, “Jiu Youyue said her legs were cold, so I’m giving her a massage to improve her circulation.”

She sighed with relief, about to return to her meditation, when she heard another seductive moan from Jiu Youyue.

“Mmm~ That feels so good! Harder, Little Zhenzhen, harder~”

Even she, a woman, felt her heart skip a beat. How could Yan Zhen, a young man at the peak of his virility, possibly resist?

Jiu Youyue was clearly trying to seduce him again.

Yun Xiu’s face darkened.

“Stop making those noises!”

Jiu Youyue turned to her.

“But it feels so good! Little Zhenzhen’s hands are amazing! And they’re so warm with his Fire Mystic Power! It’s pure bliss~ Want to try it too, Sister?”

“My… my legs aren’t cold.”

“Then he can massage other parts! Your arms, your shoulders, your back… As long as you don’t mind, he can massage your entire body! It’s not only relaxing, but also good for your health… And he’s already seen your body, so what’s the harm in a little touch–”

She stopped abruptly, sensing the murderous intent emanating from Yun Xiu.

“Ahem, anyway, I highly recommend Little Zhenzhen’s services. Hmm hmm, a bit higher, Little Zhenzhen~”

“You’re just bossing him around.” Yun Xiu snorted. “Chen Zhen, you don’t have to listen to her. Go get some rest.”

“You don’t understand, Sister. Little Zhenzhen offered to massage my legs… He’s so kind to me~ Are you jealous?”

He chuckled awkwardly, his hands continuing their work, diligently massaging her legs.

He had learned some massage techniques to please his Beautiful Sect Master, so his movements were quite professional.

Although her moans were exaggerated, she was actually enjoying it immensely. Her legs were quite sensitive, and the fact that it was him massaging her made it even more pleasurable.

As time passed, she felt a familiar sensation building within her, making her bite her lip, suppressing her moans.

— If I moan again, it won’t be an act.

“…”

Yun Xiu, watching him kneading Jiu Youyue’s thighs, assumed he was captivated by her beautiful legs, his massage a mere pretense for fondling her.

She admitted, Jiu Youyue’s legs were beautiful. It was understandable that he would be tempted. But she had just told him not to be seduced! And he had already forgotten her words! It was infuriating!

She felt a surge of resentment, silently turning and leaving the tent.

…

Jiu Youyue, however, was too preoccupied with her own situation to notice her sister’s feelings.

Waves of pleasure coursed through her body, her mind clouding, her cheeks flushing.

She bit her lip, trying to suppress the tingling sensation between her legs, but her thighs instinctively pressed together, rubbing against each other.

No way… am I really this weak? It’s just a leg massage, and I’m already…

“Mmm~”

Another moan escaped her lips, this time unintentional, a sound of pure pleasure.

Her body tensed, her head tilting back, her fingers digging into the pillow, her legs twitching.

After a while, her body relaxed, her breath shallow and rapid.

Feeling the dampness between her legs, her face burned crimson. She discreetly glanced at him, relieved to find him seemingly oblivious to her reaction. She quickly stopped him.

“Little Zhenzhen, my legs aren’t cold anymore. Call my sister over. Give her a massage too.”

She knew Yun Xiu’s body was even more sensitive. A massage from him would definitely elicit a more… interesting reaction.

He withdrew his hand, pulling the blanket down, covering her lower body.

“Then rest for a bit. I’ll go get her.”

…

He left the tent, finding Yun Xiu sitting by the fire, her chin resting on her hand, poking at the flames with a stick, her expression forlorn.

“Yun Xiu.”

He sat beside her, and she said softly, “You used to call me ‘Fairy Sister.’ Now you’re calling me by my name.”

He was startled. He had simply followed the script.

The Yan Zhen in the script had liked Yun Xiu. His youthful pride had made him dislike being treated like a child, so he had dropped the “Sister” after learning their names, addressing her directly as “Yun Xiu.”

He hadn’t expected her to mind.

He scratched his head.

“Is it better if I call you ‘Fairy Sister’?”

She simply said, “No.”

Huh? Why did she seem upset? Was this really the graceful and elegant Cloud Heaven Sword Immortal he knew?

He thought for a moment, then asked, “Are you and Jiu Youyue… not on good terms?”

“We’re… okay.” She said indifferently. “Not good, not bad.”

He could tell their relationship wasn’t the “mortal enemies” situation described in the script. They seemed more like ordinary sisters who occasionally bickered.

This was strange. Jiu Youyue had erased Yun Daiyue’s existence and replaced her. Yun Xiu should be furious, wanting to kill her. Could it be that their backstory was also different?

Then why had they been fighting?

“Why were you fighting earlier?”

“Because she wasn’t listening to me.”

“…”

Come to think of it, their battle had indeed resembled a simple sibling squabble.

He was confused. He racked his brains, trying to understand.

…

After a long silence, she suddenly asked, “Chen Zhen, are you… in love with Jiu Youyue?”

“Huh?” He was startled by her bluntness. “N-no! Why would you ask that?”

They had only known each other for two days. It was too soon to be in love. He felt more… protective of her, like a reader feeling sympathy for a tragic character in a book.

Knowing she would die for him in the future, disappearing in his arms, he couldn’t help but want to care for her, to cherish her.

“You even gave her a leg massage. What else could it be besides love?”

She mumbled, her tone a bit sulky.

He chuckled. She seemed so childish now, like… like a little girl who couldn’t get her candy.

He scratched his cheek, his voice shy.

“If you’re talking about love… I actually… like you more.”

Chapter 29: Who’s More Beautiful?

Jiu Youyue’s attention was diverted. She slightly adjusted her position, using Yan Zhen’s body to shield her cleavage, her voice a bit strained.

“I borrowed this from Yan Zhen. Wearing only a blanket is… inappropriate.”

Jiu Youyue wanted to tease her, Do you really think this is more appropriate, Sister?, but she suddenly realized something.

Her sister, wearing Yan Zhen’s clothes, looked incredibly seductive, her allure towards him undeniable.

She had been wearing only a blanket, hoping to attract his attention, to make him look at her more.

She hadn’t expected her sister to have the same idea, and even execute it more effectively.

— Good job, Sister. You’re secretly scheming against me now.

This was a challenge, wasn’t it? Hmph, she wouldn’t lose when it came to scheming!

“Little Zhenzhen, I don’t want to wear a blanket anymore. I want to wear your clothes too.”

Before he could respond, Yun Xiu protested, “You should have other dresses in your storage ring, right? Why do you have to wear his clothes?”

Hmm? He was startled. He thought he had heard something strange. Had he misheard?

“I’m tired of dresses. I want to try men’s clothing~”

“Then borrow my dress.”

“Our sizes are different, Sister, especially… here.” Jiu Youyue cupped her breasts, barely a D-cup, far smaller than Yun Xiu’s F-cup. “You’ll stretch it out! No way! Little Zhenzhen, please?”

“You can borrow it, but my outer robes are thin and tight. They’re not very warm, just for covering up.”

He retrieved another outer robe, its color and style identical to the one Yun Xiu was wearing.

She took it, pressing it against her face, inhaling his scent, then happily ran into the tent.

Yun Xiu finally released him, noticing his slightly swollen lips, a pang of jealousy stinging her heart, followed by an urge to kiss him herself.

— What am I thinking?!

She quickly suppressed the thought, then, after a moment of hesitation, asked, “Chen Zhen, are you going to… accept Jiu Youyue’s offer?”

He was embarrassed, quickly shaking his head.

“No, but she’s… very persistent. I couldn’t refuse.”

“She won’t force you if you don’t want to.” She said softly, knowing Jiu Youyue as well as Jiu Youyue knew her. “You’ll realize soon enough… that you’re not compatible.”

“Mmm, mmm.”

He nodded awkwardly, unable to argue after being caught red-handed.

She added, “When I said I would also offer myself… it was just to protect you… Do you… understand?”

He nodded again. Nodding was always the safe option.

“…”

She felt a surge of guilt, but she quickly pushed it aside.

She wanted him to marry Huangfu Wenqing. As for Jiu Youyue, she would have to apologize to her later.

…

Jiu Youyue soon emerged from the tent, wearing the new robe.

The same black outer robe, however, looked completely different on her.

While the neckline gaped open on Yun Xiu, revealing her ample bosom, it fit perfectly on Jiu Youyue, her chest appearing less prominent. Instead, it was her long, slender legs that drew attention.

Their lines were straight and elegant, their shape long and shapely, her skin a healthy, rosy white. They were incredibly alluring.

She twirled, holding the sleeves.

“How do I look, Little Zhenzhen? Beautiful?”

He smiled, nodding.

“Beautiful.”

She walked towards them, deliberately standing beside Yun Xiu.

“Compared to Sister, who’s more beautiful? You can’t say we’re both equally beautiful. That’s cheating.”

He grimaced, thinking for a moment, then said, “…You look even more beautiful together.”

She giggled, her hands resting on Yun Xiu’s shoulders as she leaned closer, her gaze meeting his, her eyes sparkling with mischief.

“So you like us both, Little Zhenzhen? That’s not good~”

Yun Xiu, also caught up in her teasing, looked at him reproachfully, as if accusing him of being greedy.

“Chen Zhen, you’re still young. Don’t be a bad boy.”

He was embarrassed.

“That’s not what I meant! I meant… you’re both beautiful. Together, you’re… double the beauty.”

They were both wearing the same black outer robe, the black fabric contrasting with their fair skin, making them appear even more delicate and alluring.

Yun Xiu’s breasts were partially exposed, yet her aura remained cold and noble. Jiu Youyue’s long legs were on full display, a mysterious smile curving her lips… Their contrasting beauty, complementing each other, was a feast for the eyes.

And they were both wearing his clothes. The thought made him feel a surge of heat.

He quickly changed the subject.

“The robe is thin. Aren’t you cold wearing only that?”

Yun Xiu, noticing his gaze lingering on their legs, instinctively pressed her thighs together.

“We’re sitting by the fire. It’s fine.”

“I’m cold~” Jiu Youyue, leaning against Yun Xiu, extended a long, slender leg, her voice teasing. “Little Zhenzhen, can you… warm me up with your hand?”

He swallowed nervously.

“How?”

She smiled seductively, her hand gently caressing her thigh.

“Like this. Just… touch it. It will warm up.”

— Slap!

The sound of flesh hitting flesh echoed through the cave. Yun Xiu had slapped Jiu Youyue’s thigh, leaving a red mark.

Jiu Youyue retracted her leg, frowning.

“Sister, why did you hit me?!”

Yun Xiu’s face was expressionless.

“I was just… warming up your leg… Is it warm now? Should I hit it a few more times?”

“Hmph, you’re so mean, Sister!”

Jiu Youyue quickly moved back to the other side of Yan Zhen, rubbing the red mark on her thigh, making it disappear.

These beautiful legs were her pride. Only her Little Zhenzhen was allowed to leave marks on them.

Yun Xiu sighed.

Yan Zhen felt a cold sweat break out. Being caught between these two women was stressful.

…

The rabbit meat was soon cooked, and the mushroom soup was ready.

He tore off two rabbit legs, giving them to Yun Xiu and Jiu Youyue. They both ate gracefully, taking small bites.

“How is it?”

“Delicious! And a bit spicy~”

“The skin is crispy, and the meat is tender. Very good. Yan… cough, Chen Zhen, you should eat too.”

He left the other two legs for them, grabbing the rabbit’s body and taking a large bite.

Eating meat and drinking soup… this felt like a proper meal.

…

After dinner, they meditated separately until nightfall.

Yun Xiu felt the acupoint seals loosening. She could now access her Mystic Power and open her storage ring.

She was about to retrieve her clothes and change, but she remembered the look in his eyes earlier, the admiration in his gaze when he had seen her wearing his robe. She hesitated.

She bit her lip. I’ll… I’ll wear it for another day. I’ll change tomorrow.

Chapter 28: A Scene from White Album 2*

Jiu Youyue obediently handed him the rabbit meat and the branches, a smile returning to her face as she watched him effortlessly skewer the meat.

“You’re so skillful, Little Zhenzhen~”

“Because I’m a Pill Master.”

He placed the skewers between two rocks, then activated the Gold and Silver Fire, roasting the meat, occasionally adding some powder for seasoning.

The cave was soon filled with the aroma of roasted meat, blending with the scent of the mushroom soup, making their mouths water.

Jiu Youyue, wrapped in her blanket, sat beside him, her long, bare legs crossed, her chin resting on her hand, her expression bored.

“What did you put on the meat, Little Zhenzhen?”

“I don’t have any seasonings, so I’m using some medicinal powders with similar flavors. Like chili pepper and cumin. It should be quite fragrant once it’s cooked.”

“Oh~ What are those powders originally used for?”

“For slimming pills. They create a feeling of fullness. It’s perfect since we don’t have much food.”

She shifted her gaze from the skewers to him, her smile sweet.

“You’ve worked hard, Little Zhenzhen, taking care of me and Sister… Are we… burdening you?”

He continued roasting the meat, his movements focused and practiced, adding the powders as if he were refining pills.

“Not at all. It’s nothing. Don’t worry about it.”

I knew you would say that… She shifted closer, their bodies touching, her lips brushing against his ear, her voice a seductive whisper.

“You’re so kind, Little Zhenzhen. I like you~”

He felt a shiver of pleasure, quickly turning his head, his ear brushing against her lips.

“Stop teasing me! People will misunderstand!”

“Misunderstand what? That I like you?”

“…”

“I do like you.” She cupped his face, her gaze intense. “You’re the first person who has ever saved my life and cared for me so much. You’ve completely captivated me, Little Zhenzhen~”

He knew her personality well. He said dryly, “But… we’ve only known each other for less than two days.”

She smirked.

“It’s called ‘love at first sight.’ That’s why I offered myself to you~”

“Stop teasing me— Mmm!”

Before he could finish, her lips silenced him, his words caught in his throat.

He stared at her, his eyes wide with surprise, his mind blanking.

She had actually kissed him?

He felt her soft lips against his, her tongue skillfully invading his mouth, exploring and teasing.

He had just had some water, but under her relentless assault, his mouth quickly became dry.

He stopped roasting the meat, using both hands to push her away.

However, no matter how hard he tried, she wouldn’t budge. He was trapped, at her mercy.

Her kissing technique was masterful, her movements perfectly calculated, anticipating his every reaction.

— She seems to be very good at handling him.

Waves of pleasure washed over him, his mind gradually numbing, his face flushing, his eyes glazing over. He instinctively responded to her advances.

Her heart fluttered. She cupped his face, her kiss deepening, their passion intensifying.

“…”

He didn’t mind her intimacy. After all, in the script, she was the one who had taken his virginity, sacrificing herself to help him stabilize his volatile Mystic Power.

In the script, after learning her true identity, he had tried to distance himself from her. But when he had seen her being hunted in the Water City, he had still intervened, unable to ignore her plight.

They had met again later, when he was already a core student at the Sacred Ground Academy. Their positions had been antagonistic, leading to numerous conflicts, but he had never truly harmed her. They had even been forced to perform dual cultivation again, breaking through their realms together to face a powerful enemy.

Later, after joining the Jiā Lán(Azure Lotus) Sacred Ground, even becoming the Jiā Lán(Azure Lotus) Sacred Son, he had repeatedly thwarted the Demonic Consort’s plans, attracting her attention.

*(Jiālán) means “Azure Lotus”*

She had then ordered Jiu Youyue and another secondary body to eliminate him.

Jiu Youyue, however, had secretly contacted him, claiming she wanted to break free from the Demonic Consort’s control and cooperate with him.

They had devised a plan, pretending to betray him, then ambushing the other secondary body, weakening the Demonic Consort’s main body.

The night before their plan was put into action, Jiu Youyue, using “mutual trust” as an excuse, had climbed into his bed, offering herself to him, wanting him to leave his mark on her, but he had refused.

However, they hadn’t realized that the Demonic Consort had already seen through their deception, setting a trap for him.

He had been no match for her, defeated effortlessly, his life hanging by a thread.

Jiu Youyue, also a secondary body, had also been powerless against her. So she had chosen to sacrifice herself, using her secondary body to severely injure the main body, proving her loyalty to him.

The Demonic Consort, injured, had fled, while Jiu Youyue, collapsing in his arms, had vanished, her essence dissipating.

Every time he read this part of the script, he felt a pang of regret, as if he had personally experienced it.

Therefore, he had always felt a strange sympathy for her.

Now, facing her advances, he didn’t resist much.

…

After a long while, their lips parted, their breaths mingling, their faces flushed.

“Do you believe I’m serious about offering myself now, Little Zhenzhen?”

“But this is too…”

Too fast! It was happening too quickly! This wasn’t supposed to happen until they reached the desert!

He was still searching for the right words when she kissed him again, her tongue eagerly seeking his.

He couldn’t understand her aggressive behavior, but he couldn’t escape her grasp. He was about to surrender when Yun Xiu emerged from the tent, staring at them in disbelief.

“You… you two…”

“Mmm!”

He felt a sense of dread, struggling to break free.

Jiu Youyue also heard her sister’s voice. Her tongue slowly withdrew from his mouth, licking her lips, then she turned to Yun Xiu.

“Sorry, Sister, I couldn’t resist.”

Yun Xiu, furious, marched over, pulling them apart, glaring at Jiu Youyue.

“You always take advantage of me when I’m not looking!”

“I’m not taking advantage of him, I’m… showing him affection~” Jiu Youyue chuckled, her cheeks still flushed. “Speaking of which, Sister, what are you wearing? That’s… bold.”

He finally noticed that Yun Xiu was wearing his black outer robe. The hem reached her hips, revealing her long, slender legs, threatening to expose her with every movement. And the thin, tight fabric clung to her curves, accentuating her figure.

Especially her chest. The crossed neckline was strained by her ample bosom, each side partially exposed, as if the fabric couldn’t contain their weight.

In a way, this was even more alluring than being naked.

The reason she had stayed in the tent for so long was because she had felt embarrassed by her appearance.

He was also dumbfounded. His outer robe was perfectly normal, even stylish. Why did it *look like a sexy nightgown on her?

***

T/N:

White Album 2 is an anime(Visual Novel Adaptation) where basically there are 2 female friends who have romantic feelings for the male protagonist, and while one of them is dating him, the other girl seduces him, betraying her friend’s trust and leading to a dramatic scene where the first one discovers them kissing.

 

Chapter 27: Blind Spots From Excessive… Assets

Yun Xiu nodded, her voice soft.

“Thank you.”

He smiled.

“The fire’s ready, and the water’s boiling in the cauldron. I’ve kept it warm with charcoal. If you’re thirsty, go have some. The bamboo cups are there… I’ll go gather firewood and find some food. You two rest in the tent. And no fighting.”

Although their relationship wasn’t as hostile as described in the script, he was still worried they might be pretending, attacking each other as soon as he left.

Seeing them obediently agree, he felt reassured, leaving the cave to search for food.

…

It was still raining. He was drenched, quickly circulating his Mystic Power to ward off the cold.

About an hour later, he returned, his clothes soaked, carrying a bundle of firewood, some mushrooms, and a cleaned rabbit.

The Mystic Beasts in the Demon Dragon Mountain Range all carried a trace of demonic energy. Consuming their meat could affect one’s mind, especially those with weak souls.

However, ordinary animals didn’t absorb Mystic Energy, so their meat was safe to eat.

But with Mystic Beasts dominating the mountain range, ordinary animals were rare.

He had been lucky. A Mystic Beast, carrying a dead rabbit, had walked right past him. He had swiftly beheaded it with Raikiri, extracted its beast core, and claimed its snack.

“I’m back! We’re having roasted rabbit and mushroom soup tonight!”

They emerged from the tent, their expressions different as they saw him drenched, his clothes clinging to his body.

Yun Xiu felt a pang of sympathy, imagining him running through the rain, battling Mystic Beasts, while Jiu Youyue’s eyes gleamed, her mind conjuring images of him sweating, his masculinity radiating outwards.

“Wild animals are rare in the Demon Dragon Mountain Range. You managed to catch a rabbit? Impressive.”

“Yes, Little Zhenzhen, how did you do it?”

They had only eaten fish in her previous life.

Of course, he had put effort into his cooking, alternating between fish soup, grilled fish, and sashimi… He had been trying to impress them with his culinary skills.

He smiled, recounting the encounter as he dried the firewood.

“So that’s what happened. You’re so lucky, Little Zhenzhen.”

“Are you injured? Dealing with a Tier 3 Mystic Beast isn’t easy at your cultivation level.”

“I’m fine. I have my Mystic Tool.”

He showed them Raikiri, the cursed blade from the Dream God Palace, now reduced to a mere tool-knife.

“This tachi can easily cut through a Mystic Scholar’s Mystic Power armor. Tier 3 Mystic Beasts don’t use Mystic Skills. They only rely on brute force. And they’re not as fast as me. A few slashes, and it’s over.”

Of course, using his Extreme Flame Sword would be even faster, but it consumed too much Mystic Power.

He then demonstrated a set of sword techniques with Raikiri, his movements swift and powerful.

Jiu Youyue’s eyes sparkled with admiration, while Yun Xiu nodded, her gaze softening.

…

He began preparing the ingredients, using Raikiri to chop the vegetables. “Yun Xiu, have you changed your bandages?”

“Yes.”

She said, but her expression became unnatural.

“‘Changed’ is an overstatement.” Jiu Youyue chuckled. “Her breasts are too big. She couldn’t see her wounds, so she just… wrapped the bandages randomly.”

He was startled. Her wounds were on her ribs, directly in her blind spot, considering her… assets.

“Sorry, I didn’t think of that.”

Yun Xiu, both embarrassed and annoyed, wanted to sew her junior sister’s mouth shut. Not only had she refused to help her change the bandages, but now she was exposing her to him!

“They’re almost healed anyway. It doesn’t matter if I don’t change them.”

“That’s not good. Your wounds aren’t that quick to heal… Why didn’t you ask Jiu Youyue to help you?”

Jiu Youyue said innocently, “I’m clumsy. I was afraid of hurting Sister. Little Zhenzhen, why don’t you help her change her bandages?”

He turned to Yun Xiu, seeking her consent.

She blushed, lowering her head, her silence a confirmation.

“Then… let’s go to the tent.”

“Okay.”

Jiu Youyue, watching their awkwardness, chuckled to herself, staying behind. She glanced at the mushrooms on the stone platform, then crouched down, mimicking his earlier actions, using her fingernails to clean and slice them, before adding them to the cauldron.

The alluring beauty, wrapped in her blanket, looked surprisingly domestic as she prepared the meal.

…

Inside the tent, Yun Xiu lay down, the blanket covering her legs, her upper body bare, one arm covering her breasts, her eyes closed, her demeanor submissive.

The bandages around her ribs were haphazardly wrapped, the technique clumsy.

He untied the bandages, finding the ointment unevenly applied. He frowned.

The three claw marks had healed significantly, but soaking in the water had reopened the scabs. Combined with her careless bandaging, the wounds were bleeding again.

“You said it was fine, but they’re bleeding again.”

She remained silent, embarrassed.

He retrieved a healing pill, melting it into a paste with the Gold and Silver Fire, then carefully applied it to her wounds, rebandaging them, finishing with a small bow.

“There. One more change tomorrow, and they should be fully healed.”

They were just external injuries, after all. With her Mystic Lord level regenerative abilities and his Tier 2 healing pills, they should have healed within a day.

However, the claw marks carried a trace of the Tier 5 Mystic Beast’s berserker aura, slowing down the healing process.

Fortunately, she hadn’t been injured by the beast’s innate Mystic Skill. Otherwise, the residual Mystic Power would have continued to worsen the wounds, something he couldn’t currently dispel.

In the script, it had taken three days for them to regain some mobility, five days for their injuries to improve, seven days for them to circulate their Mystic Power, and ten days for them to fully recover.

“I’ll be going out now.”

“Wait!”

“What is it?”

“My… my dress is ruined. And I can’t open my storage ring right now. Can you… give me something to wear? Wearing only a blanket is a bit… strange.”

“I have some clothes, but they might not fit you.”

He retrieved two sets of clothes from his storage ring. Both the tops and the bottoms were too small. After all, he was only sixteen, and not particularly tall or broad, while both Yun Xiu and Jiu Youyue were tall and curvy.

“That outer robe might fit.”

“Oh, then try it on. If it fits, you can keep it. I have another one.”

He left the robe, exiting the tent, finding Jiu Youyue preparing dinner.

As she had said, she was quite clumsy, struggling to skewer the rabbit meat onto the branches, despite her swordsmanship skills.

He chuckled.

“Let me do it.”

Chapter 26: Two Lifetimes of First Love

Jiu Youyue finally released him, her hands emerging from the water, her palms cupped, a white liquid swirling within a sphere of green Mystic Power, resembling a pill.

Yun Xiu blinked, staring in disbelief as her junior sister, with a flick of her tongue, swallowed the white pill.

Seeing her sister’s gaze, Jiu Youyue’s expression stiffened, but she quickly recovered, chuckling.

“Oops, I forgot to share with you, Sister. Sorry~ Want Little Zhenzhen to… contribute another one?”

“N-no, thank you. Stop bullying him.”

Yun Xiu pulled the dazed Yan Zhen back into her arms, protecting her innocent little puppy from the clutches of the temptress.

Jiu Youyue teased her.

“Are you sure? It makes you feel warm all over. My strength has even recovered a bit.”

“I don’t practice such evil techniques!”

“What ‘evil techniques’? That’s so harsh! It’s just… the joy of the flesh. What’s evil about that? I suggest you try it too, Sister. It might come in handy later.”

“I won’t.”

“Fine, then I’ll teach you… in person when the opportunity arises.”

Her words carried a hidden meaning. It took Yun Xiu a moment to understand, and she inwardly cursed her.

…

They fell silent, finishing their bath, washing away the traces of their… activities.

The heated water was cooling down again. The weather was cold, and it was still raining outside.

Jiu Youyue stood up, her long, slender legs supporting her alluring figure, water droplets cascading down her skin, falling back into the pool.

“I’m done. I’ll go first. You two enjoy yourselves~”

She stepped out of the pool, circulating her Mystic Power to dry herself, then wrapped the blanket around her body, walking towards the tent, disappearing inside.

…

Only Yun Xiu and Yan Zhen remained in the pool, the atmosphere thick with awkwardness, a faint scent of romance lingering in the air.

After a long silence, she finally snapped out of her daze, releasing him, her arms instinctively covering her breasts.

“Um… I’m also done now. I’m coming out.”

“O-okay.” Yan Zhen nodded. “Your wounds probably haven’t fully healed yet. You shouldn’t soak for too long… I’ll prepare fresh bandages for you later.”

Yun Xiu said softly, “Can you… turn around?”

Otherwise, he would see her naked as she got out.

He obediently complied.

She walked out of the pool, clutching her chest, picking up her discarded blanket. She instinctively tried to circulate her Mystic Power to dry herself, but she felt a blockage, unable to access her power.

A chill spread through her body, the remaining water droplets intensifying the coldness, making her shiver.

She bit her lip, desperately trying to gather her remaining Mystic Power to break the acupoint seals, but it was futile.

Jiu Youyue’s cultivation was equal to hers, and she cultivated the incredibly rare Yin Mystic Power, making her incredibly skilled in sealing techniques. And Yun Xiu had been injured when Jiu Youyue ambushed her. It would probably take four or five days for her to fully recover.

“Ah!”

The backlash from the seals shattered her meager attempt, her legs giving way, and she collapsed onto the ground.

Hearing her cry, Yan Zhen turned, finding her helpless and vulnerable. He quickly jumped out of the pool, helping her up.

“Are you alright?”

Supported by him, she stood up, about to thank him, when her gaze fell on his… dragon, her face flushing crimson.

“Y-you should get dressed! You’ll catch a cold!”

“I’ve refined an Extreme Flame. This cold is nothing to me.”

He circulated his Fire Mystic Power, his body enveloped in a layer of gold and silver flames, a mesmerizing sight.

“You can’t use your Mystic Power, can you? Let me dry you off.”

Feeling the warmth radiating from him, she nodded shyly, then felt his hand on her back, a surge of potent Fire Mystic Power flowing into her body, chasing away the chill, warming her from within. The water droplets evaporated, her skin turning a healthy pink.

“Are you warm now?”

“Mmm, very warm.”

He slowly withdrew his hand, taking the blanket from her, gently wrapping it around her, concealing her alluring body.

“Let’s go back to the tent.”

“Thank you.”

…

As soon as they entered the tent, Yun Xiu noticed Jiu Youyue’s teasing gaze, her cheeks flushing.

“Jiu Youyue, release my acupoints.”

“What acupoint seals? You were struck by a Tier 5 Mystic Beast’s sealing technique, Sister. That’s how the story goes.”

“Stop pretending. Release them. I won’t interfere with your… reliving your past experiences with Yan Zhen.”

“Really? I don’t believe you. Weren’t you planning to take me back to Cloud Heaven Palace?”

“Hmph, I don’t care about you anymore.”

Jiu Youyue smiled faintly.

“Are you sure you want me to release them, Sister? Once they’re released, you won’t be able to enjoy Little Zhenzhen’s attentive care anymore. Or… do you want to be like me, pretending to be a helpless little woman?”

Yun Xiu turned away.

“Haven’t we enjoyed enough in our previous life?”

“Our mindset is different now, Sister. Aren’t you… enjoying yourself right now?”

“I-I’m not!”

“You’re just being stubborn…”

— But that’s what I love about you, Sister~

Jiu Youyue chuckled inwardly, moving closer to Yun Xiu, taking her arm.

“Sister, I can see that Little Zhenzhen’s heart is at least half-occupied by that other woman. He doesn’t look at you with the same passion as in our previous life.”

“What are you trying to say?”

“If you recover your cultivation now, he’ll simply see you as a powerful Mystic Lord, and his feelings for you will be… crushed. But if you remain like this, he’ll treat you like a fragile older sister, caring for you, protecting you, his heart filled with you… It might not be love at first sight anymore, but you’ll become his first love again, Sister! Heehee~ Two lifetimes of first love! How romantic! I’m so jealous!”

She clasped her hands together, her upper body swaying suggestively.

Yun Xiu’s heart pounded, but she said stubbornly, “I’ve already decided not to fall for him again. It doesn’t matter if I’m his first love or not.”

“Then why were you holding him so tightly? Aren’t you afraid of suffocating him with your… assets?”

“I-it’s your fault for messing around!”

“—What are you talking about?” Yan Zhen, dressed, entered the tent. “Don’t fight.”

They both turned away, each letting out a “hmph.”

“Ahem, Jiu Youyue should be fine now, but Yun Xiu still needs a few more bandage changes. I’ve prepared everything. Since you can move now, you can change them yourself. I won’t… intrude.”

Chapter 25: You Won’t Tell Me, Huh?

Cloud Heaven Palace, perched atop a mountain, shrouded in clouds, resembled a celestial palace from legends.

It consisted of eight peaks, each housing a palace, their respective Palace Masters known throughout the Gallo Kingdom as the “Eight Immortals of Cloud Heaven.”

The Grand Palace Master was also the Sect Master, wielding the highest authority.

And the Grand Palace Master’s personal disciple was the Young Sect Master of Cloud Heaven Palace.

As the Young Sect Master, Huangfu Wenqing resided on the same peak as her master, Yun Xiu, their dwellings not far apart. She could consult her master anytime regarding cultivation matters.

However, Yun Xiu wasn’t currently at the palace.

…

Inside a secluded chamber, Huangfu Wenqing sat on a meditation cushion, slowly ending her cultivation, then opened her eyes.

Her morning training complete, she left the chamber, glancing at her master’s dwelling, sighing softly.

“It’s… around this time that Master and that fake junior aunt encountered Yan Zhen, right? I wonder if they’ve met yet.”

She wasn’t entirely clear about the complicated relationship between her master and Yan Zhen. She had only heard snippets from them in her previous life.

But her master undoubtedly loved him, and he also harbored deep affection for her. She had even witnessed their intimate moments.

However, he had discovered that his father’s disappearance was connected to the family of one of Cloud Heaven Palace’s outer sect elders. He had retaliated against that family, provoking the elder’s intervention.

The outer sect elders were all at the Mystic General realm, but for some reason, he had still been defeated by Yan Zhen, killed.

Although the battle footage hadn’t captured his face clearly, the three Extreme Flames he had used were easily recognizable: one a blend of gold and silver, one a dim gray, and one a blood-red.

Then, during their duel at the Cloud Heaven Peak, fulfilling their two-year pact, he had used those three Extreme Flames, revealing his identity.

If it had been anyone else, there might have been room for negotiation, but he had publicly defeated her, the Young Sect Master, humiliating Cloud Heaven Palace.

The Second Palace Master and the others had immediately tried to capture him.

However, with his master’s assistance and his mastery of Extreme Flame techniques, he had escaped.

Cloud Heaven Palace had issued a warrant for his arrest.

But he was already a student at the Sacred Ground Academy. They couldn’t touch him there.

So someone had resorted to underhanded tactics, disguising themselves as members of another faction, infiltrating the Yan family in Martial Tang City, and capturing his grandfather, using him as leverage.

He had gone to rescue his grandfather, only to be surrounded by Cloud Heaven Palace members. In a moment of desperation, his father, Yan Lie, had taken a Mystic King level attack for him, dying in his arms.

Then he had gone berserk, slaughtering everyone present.

Their feud had become a fight to the death.

“Sigh.”

Recalling those events, her heart was filled with complex emotions.

Although her conflict with Yan Zhen hadn’t been the root cause of their feud, it had been a catalyst.

If she hadn’t broken off their engagement and challenged him to that duel, things might not have escalated to that point.

This time, she would change everything.

For herself, for her master, and for Cloud Heaven Palace.

“I have my past life’s experience of reaching the Mystic Sovereign realm. This time, I’ll definitely defeat him in our duel. And if I win, he’ll marry into Cloud Heaven Palace.”

Then he would be one of them, and those tragic events wouldn’t occur.

And with him in Cloud Heaven Palace, she and her master could both… enjoy his company! They could all be happy together!

The thought was… exciting.

“Heehee.”

…

Demon Dragon Mountain Range, inside the cave behind the waterfall.

“Chen Zhen, do you… have someone you love?”

Yun Xiu’s tone was casual, as if she had just thought of it.

However, Jiu Youyue knew she was deeply concerned about this, just like herself. She wanted to know who had stolen her “first time.” She urged him, “Yes, you keep rejecting us. Do you already have someone? Tell us the truth~”

Someone I love? That question put him in a difficult position. After all, in the script, his first love was Yun Xiu. It had been love at first sight.

Forget about the script, even in reality, he had many women he was… involved with.

His fiancée, Huangfu Wenqing, his cousins, Yan Meng’er and Yan Ruyu, Instructor Yu Xuan, Ji Ya, Yi Xian’er… and his two future wives… and his Beautiful Sect Master.

But he couldn’t reveal any of that. His current persona in the script was a young man who had just fallen for Yun Xiu. He hadn’t had any romantic interests before her.

He hesitated, then said, “I don’t have anyone.”

Yun Xiu’s eyes lit up, a flicker of hope within them.

“No one?” Jiu Youyue was skeptical. “Really? Don’t lie to us.”

“It’s true! I’ll be a dog if I’m lying~”

He tried his best to appear sincere, inwardly barking twice.

Yun Xiu’s eyes sparkled, a smile curving her lips. Her movements, washing his arm, became lighter.

Jiu Youyue, however, didn’t believe him. “Little Zhenzhen, with your cultivation at such a young age, you must be popular, whether in your family, academy, or sect. Haven’t any pretty girls confessed to you?”

“There have been a few, but I rejected them all.” He said seriously. “My heart is only for cultivation— Ah!”

Ah?

Yun Xiu looked down, finding Jiu Youyue’s hands had moved to his front, grabbing him.

She blushed, her voice slightly annoyed.

“Jiu Youyue, what are you doing?!”

“Hmph, Little Zhenzhen, tell me, if you don’t have anyone, then how did you lose your virginity? And so thoroughly? It must have been more than once. Did you go to a brothel?”

Yun Xiu, hearing this, didn’t scold Jiu Youyue. Instead, she also looked at him, her gaze curious.

He froze. Even men can tell? He thought for a moment, then said, “I’ve never been to a brothel. I… performed dual cultivation with someone while refining an Extreme Flame.”

Jiu Youyue frowned.

“You need to perform dual cultivation to refine an Extreme Flame? Why haven’t I heard of this? With whom?”

“I… can’t tell you.”

“Why not? I don’t even know her. Tell me! Who was the lucky girl who took your first time~”

“No.”

He shook his head.

She was unhappy.

“Tell me or not?”

“No.”

“Fine, Little Zhenzhen. You won’t tell me, huh? Then…”

She increased the speed of her hand movements, making him gasp, his expression strained.

Yun Xiu’s movements stopped. She lowered her gaze, staring at Jiu Youyue’s hand, her expression a mixture of shock and… curiosity.

Jiu Youyue nibbled his earlobe. “Tell me or not?”

He frowned.

“I won’t tell you. Give up… Hey, hey, hey!”

His slight defiance was met with a fierce counterattack. He quickly surrendered.

Chapter 24: Do You Have Someone You Love?

“Since Sister is willing, then I’ll naturally step aside and let you have Little Zhenzhen… for now… After all, you’re my dear Sister~”

Jiu Youyue said with a smile, then suddenly pushed Yan Zhen towards Yun Xiu.

Caught off guard, he stumbled forward, bumping into Yun Xiu.

“Ah!”

She instinctively reached out, catching him in her arms, her ample bosom cushioning his head, like protecting a precious treasure.

“Why did you push him so hard?! Be gentle!”

“Oh my, Sister is so scary~” Jiu Youyue said, her tone mocking, her green eyes sparkling with mischief. “Want to try that again? But I wonder if you’re willing to let go of Little Zhenzhen.”

“Jiu Youyue!”

“I’m just saying, Little Zhenzhen’s body is so warm. It’s so cold tonight. Hugging him is so comfortable~ What were you thinking, Sister?”

“…”

Yun Xiu knew she couldn’t win against her junior sister’s sharp tongue, so she fell silent.

She would just focus on protecting Yan Zhen from Jiu Youyue’s advances. The rest didn’t matter.

Or so she thought, but holding him in her arms, her heart filled with a mixture of shyness and joy, she couldn’t help but glance at him, trying to gauge his reaction.

He wasn’t very familiar with them. Would he be annoyed by her embrace?

He hadn’t seemed very happy when Jiu Youyue had hugged him earlier.

“Little Zhenzhen hasn’t said a word since earlier. Do you not want to be in Sister’s arms?” Jiu Youyue patted her chest. “If so, do you want to come back to me?”

Yun Xiu’s heart tightened, her arms instinctively tightening around him.

“C-Chen Zhen, do you… dislike me?”

“…It’s not that I dislike you, I just… don’t know what to say.” He said awkwardly, “You don’t have to do this. I only rescued you because I happened to see you both unconscious. I don’t need anything in return, especially not… yourselves.”

She sighed with relief. So he doesn’t dislike me.

Jiu Youyue teased him.

“Two beautiful women offering themselves to you, isn’t that a good thing, Little Zhenzhen?”

“I can’t afford that.” He grimaced. “You’re both Mystic Lord realm experts, probably sect leaders. You’re among the strongest individuals in the entire eastern region of the Jiā Lán Continent, equal in status to kings and emperors. I’m just a fledgling Mystic Scholar. The only reason you’re sitting here chatting with me is because you’re injured. Once you recover, we’ll be from different worlds. I understand that.”

Jiu Youyue fell silent.

That’s exactly how she had thought in her previous life.

While she had been injured, waiting for the Demon Realm’s emissaries to retrieve her, she had pretended to be friendly with him, to prevent him from siding with Yun Xiu.

Once they separated, they would never see each other again. They were from different worlds.

However, she hadn’t expected to meet him again in the Great Marsh Desert, nor had she expected to fall for this silly boy, even foolishly offering him her precious virginity.

Yun Xiu, however, had been different. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have left him her inner armor before leaving.

“No, that’s not true.” She couldn’t help but argue. “It has nothing to do with status or cultivation! You’re our savior! I, Yun Xiu, am not ungrateful! Please don’t say that again.”

“Yes, Little Zhenzhen, you’re thinking too badly of us.”

She was ashamed of her past selfishness, wanting to make amends.

“Isn’t this enough to show our sincerity? Then how about this?”

She suddenly lunged forward, splashing water as she pressed him against Yun Xiu, sandwiching him between them.

“I meant it when I said I would offer myself~”

Her weight pushed his face into Yun Xiu’s cleavage, burying him completely.

“Mmm~”

Yun Xiu moaned softly, her cheeks flushing, her eyes glistening.

“Jiu Youyue, what are you doing?!”

“I let you hug him alone for a while, Sister. Now it’s my turn.”

“Get off! He’s uncomfortable!”

“Why don’t you get off, Sister? And… being sandwiched between two beautiful Mystic Lord realm experts… that shouldn’t be uncomfortable, right, Little Zhenzhen?”

— I’m incredibly uncomfortable!

He wanted to scream. First, the “bed sandwich,” now the “bath sandwich.” He was going to lose his mind!

And this “offering themselves” thing… it was happening too fast! He wasn’t mentally prepared!

He couldn’t understand. In the script, both Jiu Youyue and Yun Xiu had been averse to physical intimacy with the opposite sex. Why was reality so different?

“Maybe we should just bathe quickly. The water’s getting cold.”

“We can reheat it. You have your Extreme Flame, Little Zhenzhen~ Mmm, it is getting a bit cold. Let’s heat it up now.”

— Don’t treat me like a human hot water bottle!

As he thought that, Jiu Youyue grabbed his wrist underwater. He had no choice but to summon the Gold and Silver Fire, quickly heating the water.

…

The pool was soon steaming, their cheeks flushed pink from the heat, their beauty enhanced.

“Little Zhenzhen, turn around. I said I would give you a back rub.”

She instructed him to turn, his back facing her, now facing Yun Xiu.

They both avoided each other’s gazes, their faces flushed, their heads lowered.

Seeing Jiu Youyue diligently scrubbing his back, humming a tune, Yun Xiu felt a surge of competitiveness. She said softly, “Let me wash you too. Consider it… part of my repayment.”

He said weakly, “Maybe… we shouldn’t?”

“Jiu Youyue can, but I can’t?”

“You’re both injured. It’s not right for me to be served by the injured…”

“I’m not in pain anymore. It’s fine.”

Without waiting for his response, she took his right arm, gently washing it.

The water rippled with her movements.

He couldn’t say anything, his eyes reflecting her alluring figure, his throat tightening.

Jiu Youyue leaned closer, her voice a seductive whisper against his ear.

“Are you… tempted? My senior sister… she’s not only soft on the outside, but also on the inside. If you ask, I’m sure she’ll… satisfy you.”

Her words were like a devil’s whisper.

He froze, then closed his eyes, shaking his head, trying to dispel the inappropriate thoughts.

— No, I’m not! I wouldn’t!

“Heehee~”

She chuckled, covering her mouth with her hand.

Yun Xiu, as if casually, asked, “Chen Zhen, do you… have someone you love?”

Chapter 23: A Temporary Surrender

“Hey!”

As soon as he sat up in the water, Jiu Youyue embraced him from behind.

Her soft, white arms snaked around him, her hands reaching for his chest, her fragrant body pressing against his back.

He felt her soft skin against his, his heart skipping a beat, his face flushing.

“Stop teasing me.”

She deliberately pushed her chest against him.

“What’s wrong, Little Zhenzhen? Don’t you want to bathe with me?”

“It’s not about wanting or not wanting…”

“Then what is it? That ‘men and women shouldn’t touch’ nonsense again?”

“Mmm.”

“But you’re my savior, Little Zhenzhen. You’re not a stranger.” She nibbled his earlobe playfully, her voice lowering to a seductive whisper. “I have nothing to offer in return for saving my life, except… myself~”

“I didn’t save you for a reward!”

“I know. That’s why I have to repay you.” She said meaningfully. “From now on, I’m yours. You can do whatever you want with me. Even… if you want me to be your little puppy, I’ll consider it~”

— Those words sound familiar…

He quickly remembered.

In the script, after refining the Evil Spirit Dragon Breath Fire in the Demon Dragon Mountain Range, he had gone to the Great Marsh Desert and refined another Extreme Flame, the Great Crimson Skyfire.

Refining two Extreme Flames within the same realm, in such a short period, had made his Mystic Power incredibly volatile. During battles, he would lose control, becoming like a rabid dog, harming both himself and his enemies.

Although his Beautiful Sect Master could have helped him stabilize his Mystic Power, she had considered it a valuable trial, letting him adjust and overcome this challenge on his own.

However, Jiu Youyue had mistakenly believed he had gone berserk, becoming incredibly worried about his safety.

So, one night, she had snuck into his room, subdued him, and began to help him stabilize his Mystic Power.

It had been purely platonic.

However, the Emperor Flame Technique was incredibly domineering. She couldn’t suppress the combined power of the three Extreme Flames within him.

Well, she could have, but he wouldn’t have been able to handle it.

Seeing his suffering, she had gritted her teeth, then, using a Demon Realm dual cultivation technique, connected their Mystic Power.

She, a Mystic Lord, had taken control of his Mystic Scholar realm Mystic Power, compressing a portion of it back into his cultivation technique’s core, successfully stabilizing his volatile energy.

The cost had been her virginity.

Afterwards, he had asked her why she had gone so far, and she had smiled seductively.

“I have nothing to offer in return for saving my life, except… myself~”

He had frowned.

“I didn’t save you for a reward.”

She had chuckled playfully.

“I know. That’s why I have to repay you~”

Then she had left. He hadn’t seen her again for a long time.

Now, hearing her familiar words, a bold thought crossed his mind. Was the “self-sacrifice” plot point happening earlier?

No, no, that’s way too early! It’s only the second day since I rescued them!

“Well, Little Zhenzhen, have you decided what you want me to do?”

She asked, her hand gently stroking his chest, her chin resting on his shoulder, her gaze playful.

He glared at her.

“I want you to behave yourself, take a bath, and get some rest! We’ll talk about other things after your injuries are healed!”

“You’re worried about my injuries, Little Zhenzhen?” Her heart fluttered. The more she looked at him, the cuter he seemed. “You’re so sweet! I love you~”

He blushed even harder.

Her hands slowly moved downwards, caressing his thighs.

“Since you can’t decide, Little Zhenzhen, I’ll make the decision for you… How about a back rub?”

— A back rub? That’s… acceptable.

He was about to agree, but she deliberately pushed her chest against him.

“Like this.”

“…”

— Hey, that’s not a proper back rub!

He cursed her inwardly.

“What do you say, Little Zhenzhen?”

He remained silent. He knew her well enough to understand that if he agreed, she would simply say, “Maybe next time,” leaving him embarrassed.

“—No!”

It wasn’t him who spoke, but Yun Xiu, standing by the pool, wrapped in her blanket, her gaze cold as she glared at Jiu Youyue.

“Stop messing around, Jiu Youyue. Let go of Chen Zhen.”

“What do you mean, ‘messing around’? That’s so rude.” Jiu Youyue retorted. “I’m just repaying my debt to Little Zhenzhen. Didn’t you always say that one should be grateful and repay their kindness, Sister?”

“That’s not how you repay kindness.”

“Offering oneself is quite common, isn’t it? That’s how it’s written in all those romance novels. Surely you’ve read them too, Sister? You borrowed them from me, after all.”

“Novels are novels, reality is reality!”

“Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing.”

…

Before she could finish, Yan Zhen’s expression changed, and Yun Xiu also gasped.

“Don’t… touch him!”

If her acupoints weren’t sealed, she would have drawn her sword.

“I’ve already decided to offer myself. How do you plan to repay your debt, Sister?” Jiu Youyue asked, her hands expertly teasing him. “You can’t just give him a few Mystic Techniques and call it even, can you? Our lives aren’t that cheap~”

“That’s… that’s…”

Yun Xiu was speechless.

In their previous life, she had indeed given him a Mystic Technique, two Mystic Skills, and her damaged inner armor. The techniques were a gesture of gratitude, and the armor was a token, hoping he would remember her when they met again.

That was all.

Unlike Jiu Youyue, who had used her virginity to help him overcome the side effects of refining the Extreme Flame, even boosting his cultivation.

The comparison was… painful.

“Are you also planning to offer yourself, Sister? If so, then I’ll reluctantly step aside and let you have him… for now.”

“I…”

Although she had decided to give him “one time,” it would only be once. She wouldn’t fall for him again. From now on, they would be master and disciple.

“Then please excuse yourself, Sister. Don’t disturb me while I’m repaying my debt~”

Jiu Youyue resumed her “mushroom picking” activities.

He tried to endure it, but gasps and moans escaped his lips, each sound like a hammer blow to Yun Xiu’s heart.

“Wait!”

Her voice was sharp. Jiu Youyue, however, was unconcerned.

“What is it, Sister?”

“…I… I can’t think of any other way to repay him… For now… I’ll also… offer myself.”

She took a deep breath, then, with a surge of courage, removed her blanket, covering her breasts and lower body with her hands, and stepped into the pool, gracefully sitting down before him, her flawless body submerged, only her upper body exposed.

She avoided his gaze, looking at Jiu Youyue instead, her voice strained.

“You can let go of him now.”