Category: They All Want to Be My Female Lead

120 The “Social Death” Combo, Especially for Women

Splash!

Yan Zhen pulled Dean Yu Qing into the water, her clothes instantly soaked. She was startled, but quickly reacted, kicking at his hand with her other foot.

A surge of water pushed Yan Zhen back, and he quickly dove deeper.

The three artificial mountains in the White Jade Spring divided the pool into three areas. The two sides were shallow, the water reaching only to the waist, suitable for soaking. The center, however, was where the spring originated, a deep area reaching a depth of ten meters, the height of a three-story building.

The milky-white spring water obscured vision, and the energy within disrupted Mystic Qi sensing. Without Spiritual Power, Younger Aunt Dean couldn’t pinpoint Yan Zhen’s location, while Yan Zhen, possessing Spiritual Power, could clearly sense her every move.

Younger Aunt Dean, pulled into the spring, didn’t resurface but hovered underwater, searching for him. “Hiding like a coward! Come out and fight me!”

—Fight you? Today I’ll teach you, a menopausal virgin, a lesson!

Yan Zhen smirked.

—System, Duel Disk Mode.

[Acknowledged.]

A Duel Disk materialized on Yan Zhen’s wrist.

He appeared before Younger Aunt Dean. “Younger Aunt, give me a break. Let’s forget about this.”

Dean Yu Qing, not realizing the gravity of the situation, sneered. “In your dreams! Prepare to die!”

—Good, you refused my request.

Although not the classic “No!”, it was still a rejection.

Yan Zhen, dodging her palm strikes, drew a card from his deck, “Special Trump Card – Jackie Fist,” and placed it in the designated area. The card transformed into a brand, resembling the character “J” (for Jackie Chan) with glasses, appearing on the back of his right hand.

This special trump card dealt damage and inflicted a “submission” effect on targets who refused his requests, making them obey his commands. The greater the difference in their cultivation levels, the weaker the effect.

Against Younger Aunt Dean, the submission effect would probably last less than ten seconds, given the vast difference in their strength.

But it was enough!

He stopped dodging, clenched his right fist, and met her incoming palm strike.

Behind Yan Zhen, the image of a tall man with glasses appeared, mirroring his punch.

Bang!

This “Jackie Fist” not only blocked the Mystic Ancestor’s attack but also dealt some damage, while the submission debuff enveloped Dean Yu Qing.

She trembled, then her gaze towards Yan Zhen softened, like a puppy looking at its owner.

Yan Zhen, wasting no time, activated “Special Trump Card – Bondage Play,” binding her tightly.

The submission effect only lasted five seconds. As soon as she was bound, Dean Yu Qing regained her senses. Seeing herself tied up in such a compromising position, she was both embarrassed and enraged, struggling violently.

Unfortunately for her, this was a binding effect created by two special trump cards. Even a Mystic Ancestor like her couldn’t break free in less than fifteen minutes.

“Y-you… release me, you brat!”

Dean Yu Qing transmitted her voice through Mystic Power.

Yan Zhen smirked and activated “Special Trump Card -Eagle Finger,” followed by “Special Trump Card – So Wet,” then “Special Trump Card – Sensitive Skin,” and finally, “Special Trump Card – All Holes Open.”

These were all cards with special effects against the opposite sex.

“Card-Eagle Finger” could force the target to… leak fluids, such as tears, snot, saliva, sweat, and so on.

“So Wet” made both him and the female target incredibly slippery.

“Sensitive Skin” lowered the target’s resistance, like an armor break.

“All Holes Open” created the illusion of… well, you get the idea.

These cards weren’t particularly damaging, but incredibly humiliating.

This was his “Social Death Combo,” specifically designed to deal with female villains!

After this, Younger Aunt Dean would never dare to bother him again.

In the script, his relationship with Younger Aunt Dean wasn’t like this. Like Grand Elder Great Aunt, she was supposed to value him. In reality, because of Instructor Yu Xuan, she had a bad first impression of him and constantly looked for ways to make things difficult for him. Now was the perfect opportunity to correct this!

The power of the three special trump cards surged through Yan Zhen, and he chuckled darkly.

Dean Yu Qing, seeing his sinister smile and his… prominent arousal, felt a chill run down her spine.

“You brat, what… what are you going to do? Don’t you dare! I’m Xuan’er’s aunt! If you disrespect me, Xuan’er, and my sisters, won’t let you off the hook!”

“Don’t worry, Younger Aunt, I won’t do anything to you. I’ll just… show you how powerful I am!”

—Powerful? How?

Dean Yu Qing glanced at his… and shuddered, struggling even more violently.

Yan Zhen extended his index finger like a sword and calmly touched the helpless Dean, more precisely, her belly button.

“What are you—”

Dean Yu Qing froze, then a wave of unprecedented pleasure washed over her, bringing her to an instant climax!

Her soaked body convulsed violently, her eyes rolling back, her mouth wide open, an ear-piercing moan escaping her lips.

“Eeeiyaaaaaahhhh!”

Yan Zhen clearly saw a colorless fluid mixing with the milky-white spring water. He took out a small jade bottle and, using his Mystic Power, collected the fluid as evidence of the Dean’s social demise.

Dean Yu Qing continued convulsing for a full five minutes before her body went limp, sinking beneath the surface, unable to maintain her breathing. Yan Zhen quickly released her bonds, lifted her horizontally, and slowly brought her up.

Splash.

As Yan Zhen emerged from the water, he saw another pair of delicate feet before him and almost dropped the Dean in shock.

Shui Bailan was also startled and quickly retreated a few steps. Seeing her best friend, eyes half-closed, in Yan Zhen’s arms, she froze.

“Yan Zhen… Yu Qing… what…”

Yan Zhen, naked and unable to get out of the water, said awkwardly, “Younger Aunt… she almost drowned. Aunt, please save her!”

“What? Drowned?”

Shui Bailan’s expression changed. She approached, knelt down, and took her unconscious friend from Yan Zhen’s arms.

“Then I’ll go to the other side and get dressed.”

Yan Zhen swam to the other side of the pool.

Shui Bailan watched him go, then looked down at her best friend, puzzled by her dazed appearance.

A Mystic Ancestor, drowning during a fight in the water? Their Mystic Power alone should be enough to repel the water, let alone someone who cultivated Water Mystic Power!

“Could it be that Yan Zhen… defeated Yu Qing?”

This thought made Shui Bailan’s eyes widen in shock.

119 A Scolding from the Four Beautiful Elders

Dean Yu Qing and Head Instructor Shui Bailan, having witnessed him pass through the Mystic Power attack unharmed earlier, had already guessed he possessed a spatial treasure. Grand Elder Yu Yan and Clan Head Yu Lu had also carefully reviewed Yan Zhen’s information and easily deduced that he had used the spatial treasure to evade the Mystic Power swift.

So, they devised a plan, pretending to leave the White Jade Spring with their naive Xuan’er, then secretly returning to catch Yan Zhen red-handed.

With Xuan’er gone, they could properly deal with this unruly, rule-breaking, future son-in-law.

“Ah!”

The Dean’s foot landed squarely on Yan Zhen’s face, sending him tumbling back into the water, splashing milky-white droplets everywhere. He had been about to climb out of the pool.

Yan Zhen quickly resurfaced, rubbing his poor nose and glaring resentfully at Younger Aunt Dean.

As the saying goes, you shouldn’t hit someone in the face. But this menopausal, short-tempered Younger Aunt, she actually kicked him in the face with her foot! Was this acceptable?

Even if he was in the wrong, was this really okay?

—This was not okay.

“Younger Aunt, why did you suddenly kick me?”

“Because you deserve it.”

Younger Aunt Dean crossed her arms, pushing up her already ample bosom, a magnificent sight.

Beside her, Shui Bailan adjusted her glasses and asked sharply, “Yan Zhen, do you know where this is?”

Yan Zhen blinked, feigning ignorance. “I don’t know~ I… I didn’t see Instructor Yu Xuan in her courtyard, and she didn’t reply to my messages, so I thought she might be cultivating at the back mountain. Then I somehow ended up here. And seeing this pool’s unique, milky-white water, filled with such rich energy, I thought, since I’m already here, why not take a quick soak? I was just about to get out when I ran into you all.”

—Lying, keep lying.

The four beautiful elders looked at Yan Zhen, their expressions varying.

Younger Aunt Dean sneered, Aunt Head Instructor rolled her eyes, Mother-in-law Clan Head remained expressionless, and Great Aunt Grand Elder still wore a gentle smile.

“Little Yan Zhen, this is the Yu family’s forbidden area, the White Jade Spring. Only the five of us, including Xuan’er and the Head Housekeeper, can enter and exit freely. Other clan members need to apply for permission beforehand, and they only get one chance per month~”

Yan Zhen wiped a bead of sweat from his forehead and said, trying to act cute, “Since Instructor Yu Xuan can come and go freely, then I should be able to as well, right?”

“You haven’t officially married into the Yu family yet, so of course not.” Great Aunt Grand Elder shook her head regretfully. “In other words, Little Yan Zhen, you’ve trespassed into the Yu family’s forbidden grounds. According to family rules, you should receive severe punishment!”

“Severe punishment? What kind of punishment?”

“Let Xiao Lu explain that.”

Clan Head Mother-in-law readily took over. “Those who trespass into the Yu family’s forbidden grounds, if they are outsiders, are chopped up and fed to the fish. If they are clan members, the punishment depends on the severity of the offense. The lightest punishment is a caning.”

—That’s terrifying!

Yan Zhen cowered, his voice trembling slightly. “Can you make an exception, Mother-in-law? I didn’t mean to intrude.”

Clan Head Mother-in-law calmly said, “No.”

Younger Aunt Dean placed her hands on her hips and said excitedly, “Enough talk! Come here and surrender yourself!”

Yan Zhen covered his… lower half underwater and said shyly, “Could you turn around first and let me get dressed?”

Younger Aunt Dean sneered. “Trying to trick us into turning around so you can escape? Nice try! Hurry up and come here! No one wants to see your little… worm!”

Yan Zhen was immediately offended. What did she mean, “little worm”? He was quite confident in his size, especially with the dragon mark. Except for Beautiful Master, everyone else had been… thoroughly satisfied by him.

Forget it, he wouldn’t argue with a menopausal virgin. She probably lacked… experience, hence such ignorant words.

“—Look, a distraction!”

Yan Zhen pointed behind the four women and shouted, but they didn’t fall for it, their gazes fixed on him.

“…”

Yan Zhen, feeling awkward, activated the Star Shifting Fire Seal, intending to escape.

However, spatial ripples vibrated around him, disrupting the teleportation.

—What the… a spatial lock?

Yan Zhen stared at the four beautiful elders in shock.

Aunt Head Instructor, a nine-star Mystic King, was one thing, but Younger Aunt Dean was a two-star Mystic Ancestor, Mother-in-law Clan Head a three-star Mystic Ancestor, and Great Aunt Grand Elder, the strongest among them, was only a six-star Mystic Ancestor… How could they use a spatial lock, an ability only high-star Mystic Ancestors could master?

—The formation! The peach blossom maze formation that can trap even Mystic Lords! It’s not an ordinary illusion formation, but a spatial distortion formation!

They were clearly using the formation’s power, and they had prepared beforehand.

—I’m screwed.

Younger Aunt Dean said smugly, “Trying to hide in your spatial treasure? Naive! Since you won’t come out, then don’t blame me for taking action!”

She had been waiting for a chance to teach Yan Zhen a lesson and avenge her earlier humiliation.

With her two older sisters present, she would beat the crap out of this brat!

Younger Aunt Dean let out a sinister chuckle, powerful Water Mystic Power erupting around her. As she formed hand seals, the milky-white spring water surged, forming waves that crashed over Yan Zhen.

The water receded, and a large, translucent sphere of water rose into the air.

Inside the water sphere, however, there was nothing, no sign of Yan Zhen.

Where did he go? Younger Aunt Dean was stunned, then she saw a splash behind the artificial mountain and realized what had happened.

“Trying to run?!”

She jumped into the pool and chased after him, running across the water’s surface.

Shui Bailan, seeing this, quickly followed.

They only wanted to teach him a lesson, not truly harm him. If Yu Qing lost control and seriously injured Yan Zhen, it would be a disaster.

Grand Elder Yu Yan said, smiling, “Young people are so energetic~”

Clan Head Yu Lu, watching her younger sister’s furious pursuit, a hint of worry in her usually indifferent eyes, said, “Yu Qing has never been so… passionate about a man. What’s going on?”

“Matters of the heart… who knows~” Grand Elder Yu Yan opened her eyes slightly. “Whether it’s good or bad, it’s up to them.”

Splash, splash, splash!

Explosions erupted in the pool, water splashing against the artificial mountains and soaking Dean Yu Qing’s dress, the thin, high-quality fabric clinging to her skin, outlining her curves.

Dean Yu Qing, oblivious, continued her relentless pursuit of Yan Zhen, who was swimming around in the pool. Then, she suddenly lost sight of him.

She stopped, standing on a ripple, and looked around warily.

“Come out, you coward! Let me give you a good beating!”

Just then, a mischievous hand reached out from the water beside her foot, grabbed her ankle, and pulled her down.

118 Coincidence My Foot!

The four beautiful elder women rolled their eyes inwardly.

Shui Bailan explained, “We brought Yan Zhen here to meet you. Haven’t you seen him?”

“Yan Zhen? You brought him here?” Instructor Yu Xuan feigned surprise. “Where is he now?”

Clan Head Yu Lu said impassively, “We took him to your courtyard.”

“Really? I have to go back and see him.”

Instructor Yu Xuan turned to leave, but Dean Yu Qing grabbed her arm. “No rush. Let him wait. Are we four less important than that boy?”

“That’s not what I meant, Younger Aunt,” Instructor Yu Xuan said, trying to appease her. “It’s just that Yan Zhen and I haven’t seen each other for a while, so please let me go back.”

—I don’t believe you.

Normally, hearing her niece speak to her so sweetly would have swayed Dean Yu Qing, but knowing the truth, she felt a pang of annoyance.

—Her sweet and obedient Xuan’er actually lied to her beloved aunt for that boy. How heartbreaking.

Just as she was about to speak, her older sister interrupted. “No need to trouble yourself. Just call Little Yan Zhen over.”

Eh? Instructor Yu Xuan was taken aback.

“The White Jade Spring is greatly beneficial for cultivation. It would be good for Little Yan Zhen to soak in it as well.” Grand Elder Yu Yan smiled. “He came all the way to the Yu residence as a guest. We should treat him well, don’t you think, Xiao Lu?”

Clan Head Yu Lu nodded. “Since Elder Sister has spoken, then call him over.”

Instructor Yu Xuan felt a bead of sweat trickle down her forehead. Her great-aunt still favored Yan Zhen as much as in her previous life, always thinking of him, practically treating him as her heir.

“But we’re still bathing. It’s not appropriate for a boy to come here, is it?”

Clan Head Yu Lu glanced at her daughter indifferently. “By the time he arrives, we should be finished. We’ll just leave the place to him.”

Instructor Yu Xuan felt that her mother’s attitude was a bit strange, but remembering Yan Zhen saying he had a pleasant conversation with her mother, she dismissed her suspicions.

“Alright, I-I’ll have the housekeeper bring him over.”

The peach blossom maze formation at the back of the mountain wasn’t something anyone could navigate. Besides the Yu family leaders and Yu Xuan, the heir, only the elderly housekeeper who managed the estate knew the way.

“No need for that.” Grand Elder Yu Yan smiled and stopped her niece. “Xuan’er, have you forgotten? I have a special messaging technique. As long as I’ve recorded the target’s Mystic Power fluctuations, I can send a swift to find them and communicate with them, even if they’re miles away.”

“The ‘Swift Messaging Technique’?”

Instructor Yu Xuan’s heart sank. If Great Aunt used that technique, the swift would definitely find Yan Zhen in the pool, exposing them!

Thinking of this, she quickly said, “Wait, Great Aunt, Yan Zhen doesn’t know how to navigate the peach blossom maze. We still need the housekeeper to bring him here.”

Grand Elder Yu Yan smiled. “No need to trouble the housekeeper. I’ll have the swift guide him.”

Instructor Yu Xuan’s heart raced as she watched her great-aunt form hand seals, her Mystic Power condensing into a translucent blue swift.

“Little swift, go find Little Yan Zhen and bring him here.”

The Mystic Power swift, receiving its master’s command, circled above her head, then shot off, arriving at the artificial mountain in the center of the pool and diving into the water.

“Eh?”

Grand Elder Yu Yan looked puzzled. She had intended to use the swift to drive Yan Zhen away, in case he was hiding underwater and saw something he shouldn’t. But the swift dove into the water and found nothing. Yan Zhen’s aura had completely disappeared.

“Oh dear, it seems my Swift Messaging Technique malfunctioned. The little swift can’t even fly… In that case, let’s forget about it.”

Clan Head Yu Lu, Dean Yu Qing, and Head Instructor Shui Bailan all looked at her questioningly, but Grand Elder Yu Yan’s smiling face revealed nothing.

“Let’s have him come over after dinner,” Clan Head Yu Lu said calmly. “The White Jade Spring isn’t going anywhere.”

Dean Yu Qing wanted to say something but hesitated. Head Instructor Shui Bailan was lost in thought.

“…”

Instructor Yu Xuan felt that the four elders’ attitudes were strange. Could they have already discovered Yan Zhen but were just not saying anything? Could they have seen her intimate moments with him earlier?

Thinking of this, Instructor Yu Xuan blushed, unable to face her family.

In this awkward atmosphere, she bathed with the four elders, diligently washing their hair, giving them massages, and attending to their needs.

After soaking for a while, Instructor Yu Xuan suggested they return to the house early, so as not to keep Yan Zhen waiting too long, as he was a guest, after all.

The four beautiful elders agreed, got out of the water, dressed, and then left the White Jade Spring together.

After they were gone, Yan Zhen emerged from the milky-white water, letting out a long sigh.

He had naturally hidden himself within the Fire Refining Starry Sky.

This reminded him of the incident when he first arrived in Silver Moon City and stayed at Mi Xue’er’s residence. He had gotten into trouble while taking a bath after dinner that night.

He had gotten drunk, fallen asleep in the bath, and nearly drowned, only to be pulled into the Fire Refining Starry Sky by Beautiful Master. When he came out, he encountered Instructor Yu Xuan, who, thinking no one was there, had also come to bathe.

And then, Meng’er, his cousin, and Xue’er had also entered the bathroom. To avoid being exposed, Instructor Yu Xuan had made him hide underwater, shielding him with her own body.

She had even… taken care of his… sudden arousal with her hand, right in front of her students.

It was because of that incident that Yan Zhen went to Instructor Yu Xuan’s room to apologize, but instead of their relationship returning to normal, it became increasingly… complicated.

He had been troubled at first, but now he had gradually accepted her affection, seeing her as his future partner…

Although it had only been a year and a half, it felt like a distant memory.

Yan Zhen smiled faintly and looked around.

The setting sun painted the sky in hues of orange and red, a beautiful sight.

“They’re all gone, right? I should go back now, or they’ll get suspicious.” Yan Zhen waded towards the edge of the pool. “But with my current abilities, it’s difficult to navigate the peach blossom maze. I should ask Beautiful Master for advice.”

—Huh?

Just as he was about to climb out of the pool, he saw two jade-like feet before him. Yan Zhen was stunned. He looked up and saw Younger Aunt Dean, her arms crossed, looking down at him with an indifferent expression.

“Uh…”

Yan Zhen froze. Why is Younger Aunt Dean still here?

He looked again and saw Aunt Head Instructor standing beside her, adjusting her glasses, a helpless expression on her face.

Not just them, but Grand Elder Great Aunt and Clan Head Mother-in-Law, who should have left long ago, were also there, watching him silently.

—Oh, this is bad…

“Um, greetings Great Aunt, Mother-in-law, Younger Aunt, and Aunt. What a coincidence, hehe.”

“Coincidence my foot!”

Younger Aunt Dean kicked him.

117 About to Be Caught

The four beautiful elder women waded through the milky-white spring water, quietly approaching the central artificial mountain. Hiding behind it, they had a clear view of the young couple on the other side.

Yan Zhen sat on the rock seat, while their Xuan’er knelt before him, diligently attending to her beloved.

Her dark hair with blue highlights contrasted beautifully with her flushed skin, the rising steam creating a hazy, alluring scene.

Her beautiful face was crimson, her eyes occasionally glancing upwards at her lover. Seeing his passionate gaze, her own eyes softened with affection.

That was an expression she would never show her elders, a captivating beauty meant only for her husband’s eyes.

Dean Yu Qing and Head Instructor Shui Bailan, secretly watching, felt their hearts race and their faces flush.

—Lewd!

—How improper!

Such thoughts filled their minds, yet their eyes remained glued to their niece’s actions, a mixture of disapproval and fascination, like teenagers peeking at something forbidden.

—Wait, is that a dragon mark?

Although inexperienced themselves, they had read certain… educational materials. A “dragon-marked spear” was something they had never heard of.

Grand Elder Yu Yan and Clan Head Yu Lu were relatively calm, though their reactions differed.

Clan Head Yu Lu was displeased.

These things should be taught to her daughter by her, her mother, before marriage.

Seeing Xuan’er’s skill, it was clearly not her first time. When did she learn this? From whom? Could it be… for Yan Zhen?

“…”

Grand Elder Yu Yan, however, chuckled softly and said, “Look at how… impressive Little Yan Zhen is. Xuan’er will definitely bear strong and healthy children. We have nothing to worry about.”

Clan Head Yu Lu, hearing this, looked again, then nodded silently.

For the Yu family, this was of utmost importance.

According to family rules, before Yan Zhen officially married into the family, he had to undergo an “examination,” or rather, a “semen inspection,” to prevent any undesirable offspring.

“Elder Sister, is this really the time to be saying such things?!” Dean Yu Qing whispered urgently. “We have to stop them, or it will be too late!”

“You’re right. Then Xiao Qing, please go and stop them.” Grand Elder Yu Yan said thoughtfully. “You’re closer to Xuan’er, so it won’t be as awkward. And you can take the opportunity to teach Little Yan Zhen a lesson and make him behave.”

“Huh? Me?” Dean Yu Qing hesitated. “I might not be able to control that boy. Elder Sister, you should go. He’s your disciple. If you catch him, he definitely won’t dare to do it again.”

“Wait, in our current state, is it appropriate to appear before them?” Shui Bailan reminded them. “It’s better to make some noise and let them know we’re here. Otherwise, exposing them like this, how could Xuan’er face us?—Sister-in-law, what do you think?”

Clan Head Yu Lu nodded. “Let’s do as Bailan suggested. But that doesn’t mean we’ll let them off easily. We’ll deal with them later!”

Shui Bailan smiled wryly, looking at her niece and nephew-in-law, still lost in their world. Then, she saw Yan Zhen suddenly pull his niece’s head closer, let out a low growl, and his body convulsed for a moment before stilling.

Seeing this, not just Shui Bailan and Yu Qing, but even Yu Yan and Yu Lu’s expressions turned strange.

Dean Yu Qing said angrily, “That brat, daring to bully Xuan’er like this! I’ll kill him!”

“Calm down, Yu Qing. That’s just proof of their affection… And, I heard that… it’s quite nourishing.”

As soon as Shui Bailan finished speaking, the other three women gave her knowing looks, as if asking, “How do you know?”

Shui Bailan blushed and explained, “I read it in a book. A medical book.”

The three women’s expressions didn’t change, making Shui Bailan even more embarrassed.

“Let’s stop them first.”

…

Gulp, gulp.

Instructor Yu Xuan swallowed hard, then released Yan Zhen, gently licking away any remaining… residue. After cleaning him thoroughly, she scooped up some of the milky-white spring water, rinsed her mouth, then stood up, straddled Yan Zhen’s lap, and wrapped her arms around his neck.

“Satisfied?”

Yan Zhen, recovering, gently held Instructor Yu Xuan’s slender waist, gazing into her eyes.

“Let me help you too, Instructor.”

Instructor Yu Xuan bit her lip and said shyly, “Actually, I’ve already… secretly lifted the restriction.”

Restriction? Yan Zhen paused, then suddenly understood, looking at the beautiful woman before him and swallowing hard. But he still maintained his reason.

“I promised Mother-in-law I wouldn’t cross the line. If she finds out, it will be difficult for us to meet again.”

“Don’t worry, Mother doesn’t know anything about these things. She won’t find out.” Instructor Yu Xuan’s eyes were filled with passion. “Yan Zhen, take me. I don’t want to be last.”

“Instructor…”

“Yan Zhen…”

Just as they were about to succumb to their desires, a familiar voice echoed, “Is that Xuan’er over there?”

They were startled, their passion instantly extinguished.

“That’s Aunt’s voice.” Instructor Yu Xuan’s face paled. “Why is she here?”

“Not just Aunt.” Yan Zhen focused his senses and detected four powerful auras near the artificial mountain at the center of the pool. His face turned white. “Great Aunt, Younger Aunt, and even Mother-in-law are here too!”

“That’s right, whenever Great Aunt, Younger Aunt, and Aunt come home, Mother always invites them to soak in the spring together. I forgot.”

“If they see me here, I’m finished. I have to go.”

“You can’t. There’s a peach blossom maze formation outside the White Jade Spring. It’s strong enough to trap even a Mystic Lord. You can’t get out.”

“Then what should we do?”

“Hide underwater, then when they’re not looking, go to the other side of the pool. The White Jade Spring is large, with three artificial mountains. As long as you conceal your aura, they won’t find you.”

“Okay.”

Yan Zhen held his breath and sank beneath the surface, quickly disappearing.

Instructor Yu Xuan touched her lips, making sure there were no… traces, then walked towards the voices.

“Is that you, Aunt? Oh, Mother, Great Aunt, Younger Aunt, you’re all here?”

—Still pretending, you sly girl!

The four beautiful elders exchanged glances.

Dean Yu Qing couldn’t help but ask, “Xuan’er, why are you at the White Jade Spring? Where’s that boy?”

Instructor Yu Xuan blinked, her expression calm. “What boy? I was bored, so I came to the back mountain for a soak. Speaking of which, Great Aunt, Younger Aunt, and Aunt, why are you back from the academy?”

116 Let’s Go Take a Look

The milky-white hot spring water bubbled gently, steam rising and swirling around the artificial mountains, giving the area a mystical air.

The four women entered the water and leaned back against the nearest artificial mountain, sighing contentedly as the warm water soothed their skin in the winter chill.

All four mature beauties were tall and slender. Sitting in the pool, the milky water reached their chests, concealing the most sensitive parts of their ample bosoms, yet still allowing glimpses as the water rippled, incredibly alluring.

From left to right: Grand Elder Yu Yan, Clan Head Yu Lu, Dean Yu Qing, and Head Instructor Shui Bailan.

The most eye-catching among them was Grand Elder Yu Yan. As expected of the eldest sister, her… cup size was at least one size larger than her two younger sisters and sister-in-law.

Her two ample mounds floated on the water’s surface like inflated balloons. Grand Elder Yu Yan, her eyes still narrowed in a smile, rested her chin on her hand, her gaze soft as she looked at her sister beside her.

But not everyone was focused on breasts. In terms of facial features, Clan Head Yu Lu was the most beautiful.

Having given birth to the gentle and beautiful Instructor Yu Xuan, she was naturally also stunning, though her aura was the complete opposite of her daughter’s, cold and sharp, like an icy, more mature version of Instructor Yu Xuan.

Now, under the steam’s warmth, her beautiful face was flushed, as lovely as a flower, no longer as intimidating, but rather captivating.

As for Dean Yu Qing, compared to her two sisters, her appearance wasn’t particularly striking. She touched her face, then her chest, and sighed dejectedly.

Turning to her best friend, Shui Bailan’s face and figure were similar to hers, but her unique blue and white hair gave her a distinct charm.

Although strict and feared by the students in the Outer Academy, Shui Bailan was quite popular among the instructors, even attracting the attention of several male instructors.

Outside the academy, many elders from various sects and clans had also expressed their admiration, but she rejected them all.

Thinking of this, Dean Yu Qing sighed again.

—Comparisons only lead to pain. When they were younger, she was the cute one.

“So comfortable~ It’s still the best to soak in the hot springs at home,” Grand Elder Yu Yan said contentedly, her eyes almost closed, curved like crescent moons, making her look rather cute. “By the way, let’s call Xuan’er over. It’s been a while since we’ve spent time together.”

Clan Head Yu Lu, her arm as white as jade, gently caressed her skin as if admiring herself, but her expression remained cold and indifferent. “Xuan’er already soaked in the spring after coming out of seclusion. There’s no need to call her over.”

Shui Bailan smiled faintly. “Right now, Xuan’er is probably enjoying some sweet moments with Yan Zhen. Let’s not disturb them.”

Grand Elder Yu Yan nodded. “That’s true. I wasn’t thinking. We’ll invite her another time.”

“Ahem, I miss Xuan’er,” Dean Yu Qing said, dissenting. “Let’s call her over. She can wash my hair.”

Shui Bailan gave her a look. “You just don’t want Yan Zhen and Xuan’er to be alone together, do you? You’re an elder, why are you always competing with a child?”

“Who’s competing with him, that little brat!” Dean Yu Qing snorted, crossing her arms and pushing up her ample breasts. “Can’t I miss my own niece?”

“But Xuan’er might not be missing you,” Shui Bailan blinked. “If you call her over now, she’ll be reluctant to leave Yan Zhen. There’s no need to…”

“Bailan, whose side are you on?!” Dean Yu Qing was slightly annoyed. “Do you like that boy that much? Then why don’t you ask Second Sister to betroth you to him as a concubine? Then you, as his aunt, will have to call Xuan’er ‘older sister’!”

Shui Bailan blushed. “What nonsense are you talking about, Yu Qing? I’m just saying you should be more rational. Don’t act like a child whenever Yan Zhen is involved.”

“I—”

Dean Yu Qing was about to explain when she saw her older sisters looking at her strangely, as if asking, “Are you actually interested in your own niece’s lover?”

Dean Yu Qing deflated but still took out the Yu family’s internal communication talisman from her storage ring. “I-I’m going to call Xuan’er over. It’s none of your business.”

She dialed her niece’s number.

To her annoyance, there was no answer. Her obedient Xuan’er had never done this before!

She didn’t believe that Xuan’er would forget her aunt just because she had a boyfriend. It must be that boy who told her not to answer!

“See,” Shui Bailan said calmly. “I told you not to bother.”

Dean Yu Qing snorted. “I’m going to soak over there.”

She swam towards the second artificial mountain at the center of the pool.

“Yu Qing, wait for me.”

Shui Bailan quickly followed.

Clan Head Yu Lu frowned slightly, displeased.

Grand Elder Yu Yan chuckled softly. “Xiao Qing is still as childish as ever.”

Clan Head Yu Lu said calmly, “It’s a good thing Bailan is always there to take care of her.”

“It’s not so bad. Seeing her reminds me of our carefree days, when the three of us were young.”

“Elder Sister…”

“You’ve worked hard all these years, Xiao Lu.” Grand Elder Yu Yan gently embraced her second sister. “I, as the eldest, should have been the Clan Head, but unfortunately, I suffered Qi deviation during my cultivation, which affected my ability to bear children. That’s why the burden fell upon your shoulders.”

“Don’t say that, Elder Sister. I don’t find it burdensome, and I don’t regret becoming the Clan Head.” A gentle look appeared in Clan Head Yu Lu’s eyes. “And it’s not just me. Elder Sister, Yu Qing, and even Bailan have all contributed greatly to the family. As members of the Yu family, we cannot escape our destiny.”

Grand Elder Yu Yan paused, then asked, “Xiao Lu, what do you think of Little Yan Zhen?”

Clan Head Yu Lu shook her head slightly. “It’s hard to say, but his potential is immense.”

“Xiao Lu, are you really going to—”

Before she could finish, her younger sister and sister-in-law hurried back, their faces flushed, their expressions panicked. Her younger sister’s behavior was understandable, but for her usually calm sister-in-law to be like this was unusual.

“What happened?”

Shui Bailan looked away, seemingly embarrassed to speak. Dean Yu Qing pointed towards the other side of the pool and said angrily, “That brat is actually… bullying… Xuan’er in the White Jade Spring!”

The two sisters were stunned for a moment.

“Xiao Qing, are you saying Little Yan Zhen and Xuan’er are also here?”

“What are they doing?”

Dean Yu Qing blushed. “What else could they be doing? I told you, that boy is full of tricks and incredibly audacious! He just arrived at the Yu family, and he already dares to… Just go stop them! Otherwise, the consequences will be dire!”

Hearing this, Grand Elder Yu Yan and Clan Head Yu Lu’s expressions turned serious. As the family heir, Xuan’er had a restriction placed on her that wouldn’t disappear until she reached the Mystic King realm. If she crossed the line with Yan Zhen now, he would be crippled.

“Let’s go take a look.”

115 The Water Temperature is Just Right

“Instructor…”

“Don’t overthink it. I’m just helping you cultivate.”

Yan Zhen turned his head back and saw that Instructor Yu Xuan had taken off her glasses. Her flawless, jade-like body was enveloped in a layer of light blue Water Mystic Power, flowing along a profound trajectory.

Under her guidance, the energy within the pool water slowly converged, forming a milky-white vortex that surrounded them both.

Actually, Instructor Yu Xuan could have circulated the pool’s energy while standing on the water’s surface. She didn’t need to get in, let alone undress and embrace Yan Zhen.

But she wanted to be closer to her beloved young man. Even during cultivation, she wanted to be pressed against him. Because Yan Zhen wouldn’t be staying here for long, two or three days at most, and she wouldn’t see him again for another month. For lovers, such separation was agonizing.

Yan Zhen sensed Instructor Yu Xuan’s intentions. He turned in her arms to face her, wrapping his own arms around her slender waist.

“I’m not cultivating anymore, Instructor.”

“No, I brought you here to cultivate.” Instructor Yu Xuan was firm. “After you finish cultivating, I’ll give you a reward, okay?”

“Instructor~”

“Be good, Yan Zhen. I’m your instructor. I should help you, not hold you back.”

“Alright.”

Yan Zhen reluctantly calmed his mind and continued circulating the Emperor Flame Technique, absorbing the pool’s energy.

With Instructor Yu Xuan’s assistance, the absorption efficiency increased significantly.

Instructor Yu Xuan quietly gazed at Yan Zhen’s face, her affection growing stronger the longer she looked, her eyes filled with tenderness.

After a full half hour, Yan Zhen’s energy absorption reached saturation; he couldn’t absorb any more for the time being. He opened his eyes.

“Instructor, I’m done absorbing.”

Instructor Yu Xuan also stopped channeling the energy. The surrounding vortex slowly dissipated. She smiled faintly and asked, “How do you feel?”

“Full of energy.” Yan Zhen looked at the beautiful face so close to his and playfully poked her with his… arousal. “See.”

Instructor Yu Xuan blushed. “Let’s go over to the artificial mountain.”

She pushed Yan Zhen backward towards the nearby artificial mountain. There was a concave indentation, shaped like a seat, specifically designed for relaxation.

Yan Zhen sat down confidently, his hands resting on either side, looking down at Instructor Yu Xuan. She stood before him and initiated a kiss.

Starting from his lips, her kisses slowly trailed downwards, deliberately leaving little marks on his chest, even teasing the sensitive spot over his heart, making Yan Zhen gasp repeatedly.

“Is this… good, Yan Zhen?”

“G-good.”

“Then praise me.”

“Instructor is amazing.”

“How am I amazing?”

“Everywhere.”

“Does an amazing Instructor get an amazing reward?”

“No amazing reward, but how about Zhenzhen’s reward?”

“That’s acceptable, but it has to be doubled.”

“How many times?”

“A lifetime.”

“I lose.”

“Hmm~”

Under Yan Zhen’s heated gaze, Instructor Yu Xuan gave him a shy yet alluring smile, then tucked her hair behind her ear, parted her lips slightly, and lowered her head.

Yan Zhen took a deep breath, then exhaled slowly, looking down at the captivating Instructor Yu Xuan, his heart overflowing with tenderness. He couldn’t help but reach out and stroke her hair.

Instructor Yu Xuan held cool Water Mystic Power in her mouth, her pink tongue playfully tangling with the crimson dragon pattern, then spat out the Water Mystic Power, scooped up the warm spring water, and continued her ministrations, suppressing the restless dragon mark.

Cold and hot, ice and fire alternating, yin and yang clashing.

The simple, tattoo-like evil dragon mark became more ferocious, as if about to leap off and manifest itself.

Yan Zhen – Ego: Oh my~
Yan Zhen – Lower Half: If you want a fight, then let’s fight!

…

Slightly earlier, at the Yu family main residence.

After returning from Instructor Yu Xuan’s courtyard, Cousin Yu Die immediately took her leave and returned home to discuss with her mother the Clan Head’s intention of betrothing her to Yan Zhen as a concubine.

She was supposed to be an outsider, yet she had been unexpectedly dragged into this mess.

She wasn’t interested in romance. All she wanted was a future husband who wasn’t ugly and was stronger than her. She could even accept sharing a husband with other sisters, but who wanted to be the third wheel? Wouldn’t she have to watch them being lovey-dovey all day after marriage?

With Cousin Yu Die gone, only the three Yu sisters who managed the family affairs and their sister-in-law Shui Bailan remained.

“That boy… he wouldn’t secretly bully Xuan’er, would he?” Dean Yu Qing asked suspiciously. “Should we monitor them?”

Shui Bailan looked at her best friend strangely, wanting to say something but holding back.

Clan Head Yu Lu said indifferently, “Xuan’er still has the restriction on her. They wouldn’t dare cross the line. I was just warning him earlier.”

Grand Elder Yu Yan smiled. “Actually, there are many ways to be intimate without crossing the final line, like beep, beep, beep, and so on. Don’t you think these methods are getting increasingly lewd?”

Dean Yu Qing and Shui Bailan blushed furiously, wondering how the Grand Elder could say such words so calmly. Just uttering them would likely trigger the Censorship Beast’s intervention!

Clan Head Yu Lu remained impassive. “It’s normal for lovers to hug, kiss, and touch. As for the things you mentioned, Elder Sister, I haven’t taught them to Xuan’er. She wouldn’t do such things.”

Grand Elder Yu Yan shook her head. “You can’t be sure. Young people these days are becoming more open… There are often male and female students having secret rendezvous in the woods, even consummating their relationships. It’s more prevalent in the Outer Academy than the Inner Academy, right, Xiao Bailan?”

Shui Bailan, as the Enforcement Elder, was well aware of this and nodded. “Y-yes, that’s correct. However, Yan Zhen and Xuan’er should know their limits. As elders, we shouldn’t interfere too much. Children nowadays don’t like being controlled. What do you think, Sister-in-law?”

“I will manage what needs to be managed,” Clan Head Yu Lu said calmly. “Alright, let’s put the matter of Xuan’er and Son-in-law Yan Zhen aside for now. Since we sisters are gathered, let’s follow tradition and go soak in the White Jade Spring at the back mountain—Elder Sister, what do you think?”

“Of course,” Grand Elder Yu Yan said happily. “It’s been a while since I last soaked in the White Jade Spring. My skin seems to have worsened a bit. I need to replenish it.”

Even immortals need skincare.

“Bailan?”

“I’ll follow Sister-in-law’s lead.”

“And you, Yu Qing?”

“Sure, I’m bored anyway.”

“Then let’s go. After soaking in the White Jade Spring, we’ll come back and prepare a formal dinner to introduce Son-in-law Yan Zhen to the other clan members, to avoid any breach of etiquette.”

The four women left the main residence and leisurely walked towards the back mountain, passing through the peach blossom maze formation that could confuse even Mystic Lords, and arrived at the other end of the White Jade Spring.

Their location was separated from the young couple by the pool and three artificial mountains. Moreover, the dense Water Mystic Power in the area masked the couple’s auras, so the four powerful female cultivators didn’t notice them.

Dresses rustled as they fell, pinned-up hair cascaded down. Four mature, voluptuous, beautiful bodies were exposed to the air, creating a breathtaking scene.

Clan Head Yu Lu covered her chest and dipped her toe into the water to test the temperature, then stepped into the pool with ease.

“The water temperature is just right. Come on in.”

114 Let’s Go to the Hot Springs

“What?” Instructor Yu Xuan exclaimed suddenly. “Mother actually proposed such conditions… Did you agree, Yan Zhen?”

“I refused, but I couldn’t really refuse.” Yan Zhen scratched his head. “Mother-in-law doesn’t trust me.”

Instructor Yu Xuan quickly understood Yan Zhen’s meaning. Her mother was afraid Yan Zhen would run off with her, so she wanted to tie him down with more connections to the Yu family.

But Yan Zhen would never agree to marry into the Yu family. Even if he agreed now, once he entered the Jiā Lán Sacred Ground and successfully became the Holy Son, the marriage agreement would be forcibly annulled by the Sacred Ground authorities.

The Holy Son was the candidate for the next Sacred Lord, the face of the Sacred Ground. He couldn’t be reduced to a mere son-in-law.

Thinking of this, Instructor Yu Xuan relaxed and asked with a smile, “Did Mother specify who she would betroth to you?”

Yan Zhen sighed. “First it was Cousin Yu Die. She wasn’t too keen, so she pushed it onto Younger Aunt. Younger Aunt got angry, and then somehow it got pushed onto Aunt. Aunt said she wasn’t really part of the Yu family, so… then it got pushed onto Mother-in-law… Anyway, I was basically rejected by everyone. Finally, even Great Aunt teased me about it. I’m speechless.”

Instructor Yu Xuan was stunned. Cousin was one thing, but Younger Aunt, Aunt, even Mother and Great Aunt? What was going on?

Seeing Yan Zhen’s aggrieved expression, she couldn’t help but stifle a laugh. “Then just go along with Mother’s wishes for now. It’s not like you’re losing anything.”

“This isn’t about losing or not, okay?”

“Alright, you’ve been wronged. I’ll apologize on behalf of my mother.”

“Ahem, it’s not that serious…”

—Little rascal, still playing coy.

Instructor Yu Xuan looked at Yan Zhen with soft eyes. “Then why don’t you bully her daughter a little, to vent your frustration?”

Yan Zhen blinked, asking politely, “Can I?”

Instructor Yu Xuan’s eyes crinkled with laughter. “Of course~”

“Then I won’t hold back!”

Saying this, Yan Zhen reached out and tickled Instructor Yu Xuan, making her burst into laughter and collapse onto the couch.

Not to be outdone, Instructor Yu Xuan tickled him back.

They tumbled together playfully.

Amidst their playfulness, without realizing it, they kissed again, savoring each other’s presence.

When they separated, Instructor Yu Xuan’s hair and clothes were messy, but Yan Zhen didn’t make any further moves.

Instructor Yu Xuan felt a stirring in her heart. She thought for a moment and said, “Yan Zhen, let’s go for a walk. I’ll take you somewhere special.”

Yan Zhen, also worried that staying in the room would lead to temptation, quickly nodded.

“Okay, where are we going?”

“You’ll know when we get there.”

“Playing mysterious again.”

“Come with me.”

“…”

They tidied their clothes and left the room through the back door, following a stone path to a corridor. Maids they encountered along the way greeted them respectfully.

Leaving the large main residence, Instructor Yu Xuan led Yan Zhen towards the back mountain.

“Is Instructor taking me to the seclusion grounds?”

“Sort of. More accurately, next to my seclusion spot.”

“What’s next to it?”

“Guess.”

Yan Zhen stroked his chin, adopting his detective pose. Thinking about the script’s description of the Yu family, an idea flashed through his mind. “Could it be the ‘White Jade Spring’?”

Instructor Yu Xuan turned, surprised. “You’ve heard of it? Did Cousin Yu Die tell you?”

“Just a random guess.” Yan Zhen said casually. “I read somewhere that the Yu family has a ‘White Jade Spring.’ Its water is like milk, white as jade. Soaking in it not only beautifies the skin and cures illnesses but is also greatly beneficial for cultivators below the Mystic King realm.”

“Yes. After cultivating, I usually go soak in the White Jade Spring. It not only relaxes the body but also consolidates cultivation.” Instructor Yu Xuan held Yan Zhen’s hand tightly, intertwining their fingers. “So I’m taking you there too, as a reward for coming to see me.”

“Thank you, Instructor. You’re so good to me~”

“Still saying such polite things? We’re already lovers…”

They walked slowly, and after about half an hour, they reached their destination. Passing through a fragrant peach blossom illusion formation, they finally saw the mystical “White Jade Spring.”

It was a milky-white hot spring, the water slightly viscous, like thickened starch water or boiled milk.

The pool was large, with three artificial mountains within it. Flat areas around the mountains likely served as resting spots.

Even without releasing his Spiritual Perception, Yan Zhen could feel the abundant energy contained within the spring. Just standing by the edge made him feel invigorated.

Soaking in it might allow him to quickly advance to seven-star Mystic Master!

Mystic One, Mystic Scholar, Mystic Master – the first three major realms of the Mystic Path were primarily about accumulating Mystic Power, achieving qualitative change through quantitative increase. With heavenly treasures, cultivation could be incredibly fast.

“This feels really nice.”

“Then go in and try it.” Instructor Yu Xuan said gently. “Stand still, I’ll help you undress.”

Yan Zhen opened his arms, accepting Instructor Yu Xuan’s kindness, and couldn’t help but ask, “Is Instructor joining me?”

Instructor Yu Xuan, while helping him remove his outer clothes, said suggestively, “I can use the Yu family’s techniques to help you better absorb the energy in the spring water.”

Yan Zhen’s cheeks flushed at her words. Instructor Yu Xuan also blushed, and they both fell silent.

Undressed down to the last item, seeing the familiar elephant pattern on his boxer briefs, Instructor Yu Xuan couldn’t help but find it amusing.

“You really like this.”

Yan Zhen scratched his cheek, embarrassed. “It’s a personal preference. Doesn’t it look good?”

“It looks good, adorably cute.”

“Instructor has good taste.”

“That’s why I noticed you in the crowd~”

Yan Zhen realized Instructor Yu Xuan was becoming quite skilled at flirting. Despite her usual gentle and virtuous demeanor, she could be surprisingly bold with her words of affection.

“Then I’ll go in first.”

“Take off the last piece too.”

“…”

Yan Zhen, blushing furiously, quickly shed his boxer briefs and jumped into the pool.

As soon as he entered the water, he felt enveloped by a jelly-like substance, his mind instantly relaxing.

He stood in the water, closed his eyes, and began circulating the Emperor Flame Technique. Strands of Mystic Qi quickly seeped into his body.

—Wow, the efficiency is really high.

However, before he could absorb much, he felt Instructor Yu Xuan embrace him from behind, her watery gentleness seeming to envelop his body and soul.

113 Instructor Yu Xuan’s Reward

A gentle oval face, delicate features like a subtle ink painting, hair black on the outside and blue within – a result of cultivating the Yu family’s core technique, the Timely Rain Heavenly Scripture. Her smooth hair was tied back in a princess braid, glasses perched on her nose, enhancing her intellectual beauty and refined temperament.

Since leaving the Mystic Academy, Instructor Yu Xuan no longer wore her instructor uniform but her own casual clothes. Now, she wore a simple, water-blue dress, its silk-like fabric accentuating her graceful curves. The hem reached her knees, revealing her fair calves – a typical home outfit.

Opening the door, Instructor Yu Xuan said impatiently, “Mother, I told you I wanted to be alone, don’t come—”

Her words stopped abruptly as her eyes reflected the figure she had been longing for.

—So, when he said earlier that he was visiting a beautiful instructor’s home and had a pleasant conversation with her mother, he meant here?

Yan Zhen scratched his cheek and grinned. “There’s no ‘quiet or peace’ (jing jing), but I can give Instructor a ‘zhen zhen’. Want it?”

A soft, alluring smile spread across Instructor Yu Xuan’s face. “Of course, I do. Are you really offering?”

Yan Zhen blushed slightly and opened his arms.

Tears welled up in Instructor Yu Xuan’s eyes. She leaped forward, throwing herself into Yan Zhen’s embrace, holding him tightly.

“Yan Zhen, I missed you so much.”

Although it had only been nearly a month, it felt longer and more agonizing than the three months they were separated before. Except when cultivating, her mind was filled with him, cherishing past memories, wondering when he would come.

“I missed you too, Instructor.” Yan Zhen wrapped his arms around her slender waist. “So, so much. That’s why I couldn’t wait to come see you.”

“Mm-hmm, I knew you would come.”

Instructor Yu Xuan’s heart was touched. She gently rubbed her cheek against his, almost intoxicating herself with his warm presence.

They lifted their heads, gazing into each other’s eyes, their lips slowly drawing closer.

However, just as their lips were about to touch, a cough sounded from outside the courtyard, breaking the intimate atmosphere, startling them and making them quickly separate.

Blushing, they glanced guiltily towards the courtyard gate.

“…Come in first, Yan Zhen. I’ll show you my room.”

“Okay.”

Instructor Yu Xuan took Yan Zhen’s hand and led him into her private quarters.

The room itself wasn’t particularly large, at least not as extravagant as Sister Ji Ya’s manor, but it was interconnected with several other rooms: a bedroom, living room, cultivation room, game room, study, music room, bathroom, and even a kitchen, likely for practicing her cooking skills.

Compared to this “small courtyard,” Yan Zhen’s own residence as the Young City Lord of Martial Tang City seemed quite modest.

After touring the rooms, they returned to the living room connected to the bedroom and sat intimately on the soft couch.

Watching Instructor Yu Xuan gracefully prepare tea for him, Yan Zhen asked, “Instructor, how have you been lately?”

“Not good. Every day, besides thinking of you, I just cultivate.” Instructor Yu Xuan blushed slightly and said boldly, “Look, I’ve already advanced to the Mystic General realm.”

Yan Zhen hadn’t noticed before. Instructor Yu Xuan was now a one-star Mystic General? She was only a seven-star Mystic Master when she returned. Two stars plus a major realm advancement in just one month? That was faster than him, the protagonist!

Actually, Instructor Yu Xuan’s cultivation talent wasn’t exceptionally outstanding, but she was particularly suited for the Yu family’s core technique, the Timely Rain Heavenly Scripture. With sufficient pills and her past life experience, her cultivation speed was remarkably fast when she focused.

Because she advanced too quickly, her Mystic Power was somewhat unstable, so she had paused to rest and consolidate her cultivation.

“Ahem, I leveled up too. I’m a six-star Mystic Master now.” Yan Zhen wouldn’t be outdone. “And I defeated a four-star Mystic General, currently ranked ninety-ninth on the Rising Star List. Next month, when the rankings update, I should rise to thirty-third. People are calling me the ‘Strongest Freshman’!”

The last part was made up.

“Truly worthy of being my prized student.” Instructor Yu Xuan offered him a cup of fragrant tea, smiling. “Here, your reward.”

Yan Zhen quickly drank it, smacked his lips, and asked cheekily, “Is the reward just a cup of tea?”

“Then what other reward do you want?” Instructor Yu Xuan looked at him seductively. “Whatever Instructor has, I can give it to you~”

Her gaze made Yan Zhen blush, his imagination running wild.

“Shouldn’t the reward be decided by the Instructor?”

Instructor Yu Xuan put down the teacup, linked her arm with his, blushed, and said softly, “Then how about a kiss as a reward?”

Yan Zhen blinked, feeling the large, soft mounds pressing against his arm, his desire stirring. “Instructor…”

Instructor Yu Xuan smiled faintly and kissed him.

Their lips met, and a shiver ran through both of them as they exchanged saliva, swallowing.

After a long moment, they parted, the lingering taste of each other on their lips, their hearts overflowing with sweetness, the air seemingly filled with sugar.

Instructor Yu Xuan asked softly, “Is this reward enough?”

Yan Zhen hesitated. He had just promised his mother-in-law not to cross the line. If they were caught being too intimate, it would be disastrous.

“It’s enough, Instructor. It wasn’t that big of an achievement anyway.”

“Really enough?” Instructor Yu Xuan’s gaze was probing. “Offer expires soon.”

“Ahem, enough, enough.”

“Dummy~”

Instructor Yu Xuan playfully scolded him, then composed herself, picked up the colorful fruit platter, and started feeding him.

“Have you met any other girls in the Inner Academy?”

Yan Zhen initially wanted to deny it, but saw no reason to lie. “I’ve only met a very special girl in purple, and I’ve also been pestered by a little Dragon Girl.”

Instructor Yu Xuan sighed inwardly, thinking that he would inevitably meet the Purple-Clad Goddess, and this encounter would even lead to their marriage in the future.

—Both the Purple-Clad Goddess and the Serpent Queen are enviably lucky.

One found love through an arranged marriage, and the other was incredibly fertile.

“What about Miss Wenqing? She should have entered the Inner Academy with you, right?”

“Yes, Wenqing is currently on the Rising Star List too, just like me.”

“Did… anything happen between you two?”

“Well…”

Yan Zhen didn’t know how to answer and stammered for a moment.

Instructor Yu Xuan, seeing his difficulty, quickly popped a grape into his mouth.

“Alright, let’s not talk about other women for now. Tell me, how did you get here?”

Yan Zhen quickly chewed the grape and swallowed. “Great Aunt agreed to let me visit you once a month.”

“Really?” Instructor Yu Xuan’s eyes lit up. “Strange, why didn’t Great Aunt tell me?”

“Maybe she was afraid you’d get distracted,” Yan Zhen smiled. “I also just met Mother-in-law.”

Hearing him say those words, Instructor Yu Xuan couldn’t help but giggle, but then she became worried. “Did… Mother say anything to you?”

Yan Zhen looked embarrassed. “Mother-in-law offered me generous terms to marry into the Yu family peacefully.”

“What terms?”

“Well…”

112 Seeing Instructor Yu Xuan Again

Yan Zhen cleared his throat and said seriously, “That’s true, but these things shouldn’t be forced. A forced melon isn’t sweet.”

The Clan Head Mother-in-Law stared intently at Yan Zhen. “Do you dislike Yu Die?”

Cousin Yu Die’s ears perked up.

Yan Zhen shook his head. “It’s not dislike, but I don’t have romantic feelings for her. I have great respect for Cousin.”

Cousin Yu Die hummed haughtily, clearly satisfied with his answer.

Her own ambition was to become a powerhouse like Supreme Elder Yu. She wasn’t interested in romance. Her attention towards Yan Zhen stemmed solely from concern for her cousin.

She hadn’t expected the Clan Head to value Yan Zhen so highly, even using her as a bargaining chip to keep him.

“Then who do you like?” The Clan Head Mother-in-Law’s brow furrowed slightly. Recalling Yu Die’s earlier words, she glanced at her younger sister. “Could it really be Yu Qing?”

—Pfft!

Dean Yu Qing, who was about to put down her teacup, sprayed a mouthful of tea onto Yan Zhen opposite her, then started coughing violently.

A dignified Mystic Ancestor choking on water! It spoke volumes about her current state of mind!

“Second Sister, you…”

“Quiet. I’m not talking to you right now.”

Dean Yu Qing flushed red, looked at her second sister’s indifferent profile, then turned a bewildered gaze towards Yan Zhen.

—If this brat deliberately says he likes her, knowing Second Sister’s ‘family first’ mentality, she might actually… This is bad! This fairy is in great danger!

However, Yan Zhen calmly accepted the fragrant handkerchief from Aunt Head Instructor, slowly wiped the tea from his face, and said with neither joy nor sorrow, “Mother-in-law is overthinking it. I only have respect for Younger Aunt Dean, no inappropriate thoughts.”

Dean Yu Qing snorted softly. Respect my foot, all he does is annoy people!

Clan Head Yu Lu watched Yan Zhen quietly, her expression unchanging. “Since that’s the case, then tell me what type you like. I will select one or two concubines for you from the Yu family daughters according to your requirements.”

Yan Zhen sighed inwardly. Since this was just a formality, he might as well play along with his mother-in-law’s wishes. “Naturally, I like Instructor Yu Xuan’s type: gentle and considerate, knowledgeable and well-mannered, capable both in public and in private.”

This answer was practically perfect.

Clan Head Yu Lu nodded slightly, then began to think.

Who in the family resembled Xuan’er the most? Naturally, it was… She looked up at Shui Bailan beside her.

Not just her, but Dean Yu Qing, Grand Elder Yu Yan, and even Cousin Yu Die all looked at Shui Bailan.

Shui Bailan blinked blankly, flustered by their stares, and adjusted her glasses.

“W-why are you all looking at me?”

As Instructor Yu Xuan’s aunt, their appearances were naturally somewhat similar, and both habitually wore glasses.

Their temperaments were also similar. Shui Bailan was known as the “Ice Maiden” outside, but she was very considerate towards her family. As the Outer Academy Head Instructor, she assisted the Dean in handling affairs, taking care of everything. Her cooking skills were also quite good; they often enjoyed her pastries.

Moreover, Yan Zhen always referred to Xuan’er as “Instructor Yu Xuan.” Even though they were dating, he still used the “Instructor” suffix, indicating he had a particular fondness for instructors.

Coincidentally, Shui Bailan was also an instructor, and a Head Instructor at that.

Just now, when Yan Zhen had tea sprayed on his face, it was this Aunt Head Instructor who first offered her personal handkerchief to wipe his face. That blue handkerchief embroidered with orchids was still in Yan Zhen’s hand.

The gazes of the five women instantly focused on the handkerchief clutched in Yan Zhen’s hand.

Shui Bailan blushed, quickly snatched the handkerchief back, hid it behind her back, and acted as if nothing had happened.

“Ahem, strictly speaking, I am not considered a member of the Yu family.”

That was true. Although Shui Bailan had sworn allegiance to the Yu family and become a member, she ultimately didn’t possess the Yu bloodline.

The other four women averted their gazes, also acting as if nothing had happened.

Yan Zhen was speechless, feeling like anything he said would turn awkward.

Shui Bailan said softly, “Actually, Sister-in-law and Xuan’er are the ones cut from the same cloth.”

The three other women were startled. Clan Head Yu Lu’s expression remained unchanged. “I am the Clan Head.”

Shui Bailan whispered, “You can just pass the position of Clan Head to Xuan’er later.”

Clan Head Yu Lu’s expression flickered. She actually started considering it seriously.

Dean Yu Qing was shocked, thinking that with her second sister’s temperament, she might actually do it. “Second Sister, don’t listen to Bailan’s nonsense. Mother and daughter… Xuan’er will be upset.”

Clan Head Yu Lu’s face tightened again. “I naturally know that.”

Yan Zhen also broke into a cold sweat. The conversation seemed to be heading into dangerous territory. If they continued, the Censorship Beast might appear.

“Then only I am left.” Grand Elder Yu Yan chuckled. “Does Little Yan Zhen like me?”

Yan Zhen sighed. “Great Aunt, please stop teasing me.”

“If you don’t like me, then there’s nothing I can do.” Grand Elder Yu Yan continued smiling. “We’ll just have to slowly find someone suitable for you within the clan.”

Yan Zhen felt overwhelmed. This serious matter was becoming increasingly ridiculous because of them.

“Having Instructor Yu Xuan is enough for me. You can arrange the other matters as you please.”

“This matter cannot be treated casually. I will do my best to select someone who meets your requirements.” Clan Head Yu Lu said expressionlessly. “Alright, let’s leave it at that for now. I hope you will abide by the promises made today.”

“Then, Mother-in-law, may I go see Instructor Yu Xuan now?”

“You may. Let’s go.”

Yan Zhen’s face lit up with a smile. He obediently followed behind the Clan Head Mother-in-law and the others, leaving Ting Chao Pavilion and heading towards the main residence.

After walking for about half an hour, admiring the scenery of the Yu family estate along the way, they finally arrived at a quiet courtyard backed by a small hill and a waterfall.

The courtyard was filled with daylilies, their fiery red flowers swaying gently in the wind, a captivating sight.

“Xuan’er is inside. You can go see her.” Clan Head Yu Lu said indifferently. “Remember, don’t cross the line. Otherwise, you can stay in the Yu family forever.”

“…”

—Clan Head Mother-in-law is terrifying.

After saying this, the five Yu women tactfully departed.

Yan Zhen watched their figures disappear behind the gate, then took a deep breath and strode into the courtyard.

The courtyard was empty and quiet. Instructor Yu Xuan must have dismissed her maids.

Yan Zhen thought for a moment, took out his communication talisman, and sent a private message to Instructor Yu Xuan.

[Zhen: Instructor, are you out of seclusion?]

After a while, a reply came from Instructor Yu Xuan:

[Xuan: Idiot, you finally messaged me. You have no idea how long I’ve been waiting.]
[I came out yesterday. I’m relaxing in my room now. What about you?]

Yan Zhen felt a pang of guilt. So Instructor Yu Xuan hadn’t messaged him because she was waiting for him to message first. He almost angered her.

[Zhen: I’m visiting someone’s home.]
[Xuan: Visiting?]
[Xuan: Do you have relatives or acquaintances here?]
[Zhen: It’s a beautiful instructor’s home. I just met her mother. We had a pleasant conversation.]
[Xuan: Oh.]

After a pause, another message arrived:

[Xuan: Which beautiful instructor? Is she from the Outer or Inner Academy? Is she very pretty?]

—She’s jealous, she’s jealous.

[Zhen: Very pretty. I was quite taken with her.]
[Xuan: You always have a thing for older women…]

Yan Zhen chuckled silently, didn’t reply, walked to the door, and knocked gently. Instructor Yu Xuan’s soft voice soon came from inside:

“Mother? I’d like to be alone for a while.”

She didn’t seem to want to open the door.

Yan Zhen knocked again.

“Coming, coming.”

The familiar aura drew closer. Yan Zhen held his breath.

Creak, the door slowly opened, revealing Instructor Yu Xuan’s gentle and beautiful oval face.

111 The Mother-in-Law’s Conditions

Supreme Elder Yu had agreed to his relationship with Instructor Yu Xuan mainly because of his closeness to Long Ying.

Clan Head Yu Lu, understanding the Supreme Elder’s attitude, and with her older sister also favoring Yan Zhen, softened her stance and carefully reviewed his information, confirming his extraordinary talent.

After speaking with him face-to-face, the Clan Head Mother-in-Law was even more impressed.

She remembered him telling her older sister that he was confident he could reach the Demigod realm in the future…

Currently, the Yu family’s prestige relied solely on Supreme Elder Yu. Without a Mystic Venerable to bridge the gap, their position was somewhat awkward.

They weren’t quite a top-tier power, as their Clan Head and elders were only Mystic Ancestors. Yet, they weren’t just a first-rate power either, due to the presence of the Supreme Elder.

During the Jiā Lán Sacred Ground’s previous large-scale “Demon Subjugation” operation, they didn’t even know how to assign tasks to the Yu family.

Not just Demigod, but if Yan Zhen, their future son-in-law, could become “Venerable Yan,” the Yu family’s status wouldn’t be so awkward. And if he became “Supreme Elder Yan,” the Yu family would boast two Supreme Elders, significantly elevating their position within the Jiā Lán Sacred Ground.

The problem was, how could they convince such an outstanding talent to willingly become part of the Yu family and stay forever?

Clan Head Yu Lu had been pondering this for days. Before she could propose a solution, Yan Zhen had already anticipated her intentions and prompted her to speak.

Most prodigies focused solely on cultivation, lacking somewhat in social skills. Some were even emotionally stunted despite their high cultivation. Yet, this prospective son-in-law seemed exceptionally adept in all aspects.

Is this child really only sixteen?

“What kind of reason do you want?” The Clan Head Mother-in-Law continued to probe Yan Zhen’s attitude. “With your talent and potential, our Yu family naturally won’t treat you like an ordinary son-in-law. But the Yu family has its rules, and we cannot simply break them for you.”

She actually conceded? Yan Zhen was surprised. However, no matter how much she conceded, he wouldn’t marry into the Yu family. He was just playing along for now.

“Mother-in-law—uh, and Great Aunt, Younger Aunt, Aunt, Cousin—are all understanding people. I trust you won’t treat me unfairly. I’ll follow Mother-in-law’s arrangements without objection.”

—Say nice things first, stabilize them, prevent them from choosing another man for Instructor Yu Xuan. Wait until I’m strong enough, then reveal my identity, negotiate with Supreme Elder Yu, and marry Instructor Yu Xuan. She’ll definitely agree, being a fan of Beautiful Master.

—If that still doesn’t work, then I’ll have to become the Sacred Lord of the Jiā Lán Sacred Ground and forcibly take control of the Yu family.

The Yu family women were unaware of Yan Zhen’s schemes. The Clan Head Mother-in-Law, seeing his sincere attitude, was even more pleased, thinking that this child truly loved Xuan’er.

“It’s best that you think this way. Since that’s the case, I’ll be frank.” The indifference in the Clan Head Mother-in-law’s tone lessened slightly. “As long as you swear an oath to be loyal to the Yu family, we will cultivate you as an heir, providing all support except for our core techniques, including vast resources and connections. Furthermore, after you and Xuan’er are married and have children, you will be allowed to take concubines, but only from among the daughters of the Yu family.”

Allowing a son-in-law to take concubines was the highest form of treatment, and choosing from within the Yu family was basically offering him sisters. What man could refuse?

This not only showed their sincerity but also allowed them to further utilize Yan Zhen’s bloodline.

The Clan Head Mother-in-law’s calculations were even shrewder than Yan Zhen’s. Indeed, experience mattered. If Yan Zhen didn’t already have a small forest of his own, he might have been tempted.

Even the other four Yu women were surprised. Clan Head Yu Lu was willing to go to such lengths to keep Yan Zhen.

“Well…”

“If you don’t believe me, I can betroth Yu Die to you right now.”

Eh? Yan Zhen paused.

“Cousin Yu Die?”

Cousin Yu Die was also stunned, wondering how she suddenly got dragged into this. She was just here to watch the show.

The innocent cousin said weakly, “Clan Head, you must be joking with Cousin-in-law?”

The Clan Head Mother-in-law glanced coldly at the collateral branch cousin. “I’m not joking. As a member of the Yu family, you should be prepared to sacrifice for the family.”

“B-but…” Cousin Yu Die looked at Yan Zhen’s youthful face. Although handsome, they didn’t seem compatible. He felt more like a cousin-in-law or a younger brother. “I don’t want to be the third party, interfering in Cousin-in-law and Xuan’er’s relationship. I believe Xuan’er wouldn’t be happy either.”

“Xuan’er is not someone who disregards the bigger picture.”

“We don’t seem compatible, Cousin-in-law.” Cousin Yu Die looked aggrieved. “Isn’t Younger Aunt Yu Qing more suitable? She gets along very well with Cousin-in-law.”

Dean Yu Qing, who had been frowning, unwilling to let this brat have both sisters and wanting to defend Yu Die, was suddenly implicated. Her expression changed drastically. “You brat, what nonsense are you talking about! Who gets along well with him! I’m Xuan’er’s younger aunt! If you dare spout such nonsense again, I’ll tear your mouth apart!”

Cousin Yu Die shut her mouth meekly.

In the Inner Academy, she was ranked fourth on the Rising Star List, the leader of the first-rate society “Transformation.” But at home, she was nothing, just a pitiful little cousin.

Sob, sob, sob~

Grand Elder Yu Yan smiled and patted her head.

“Good Xiao Die. Little Yan Zhen will be a great figure in the future. Being his concubine is not shameful at all.”

Shui Bailan also smiled and persuaded, “Didn’t you say before, Xiao Die, that if the man chosen by the family could defeat you, you would agree to marry him? Judging by Yan Zhen’s progress, he’ll probably be able to defeat you within a year at most.”

Cousin Yu Die looked at Yan Zhen again, thinking about how he, at four-star Mystic Master, had defeated the four-star Mystic General Bai Ao. Her feelings became complicated.

“There must be someone more suitable for Cousin-in-law in the clan, right? To show our sincerity, the more influential the person, the better.”

Clan Head Yu Lu said coolly, “I was just using you as an example. No need to rush to refuse.”

Dean Yu Qing stood up unhappily. “Second Sister, isn’t this letting the boy off too easily? You don’t know, he actually has another fiancée, two ambiguous cousins, and two ambiguous senior sisters. He’s not devoted to Xuan’er at all, just a philandering playboy.”

Yan Zhen: “…”

“Shut up. This is my decision as the Clan Head, after careful consideration. You have no right to object.” The Clan Head Mother-in-law scolded. “Sit down.”

Dean Yu Qing sat back down resentfully.

Although he didn’t have any strange thoughts, being pushed around like this hurt Yan Zhen’s young and pure heart somewhat.

Moreover, the Clan Head Mother-in-Law’s intention was likely to tie him firmly to the Yu family. He couldn’t quite accept this purely benefit-driven union.

In the script, Yan Zhen’s marriage alliance with the Celestial God Clan Goddess, as the Jiā Lán Holy Son, also had some emotional foundation.

“Ahem, Mother-in-law, taking concubines isn’t necessary. Having Instructor Yu Xuan is enough for me.”

However, the Clan Head Mother-in-Law asked sharply, “Didn’t you just say you would follow my arrangements without objection?”

Ah, this… Yan Zhen was speechless.

He had spoken too confidently earlier and dug himself into a hole.