“How about… I walk a few steps on my own? But I don’t have any spirit stones on me right now, what a headache. Senior Sister, how about you give me a hand!”
Yun Liu pointed at the paper kite, the most common means of transportation across the Sea of Clouds, swaying leisurely and starting with a coin.
He’d already said this much—your Junior Brother is broke, ever heard of repaying kindness?
Qin Yao raised an eyebrow in mock annoyance, showing off her Clear Mist Peak Senior Sister authority.
“Enough nonsense, get on! If anything happens to you, Elder Kuai and Master will kill me. Do you want to see your Senior Sister in trouble, hmm?”
Failing to hint again, Yun Liu hung his head, meekly sat down, and carefully pressed up against the girl’s body, her slender waist just enough for one hand to grasp.
“Tighter.”
“Uh, okay.”
“Tighter still, my driving is really fast!”
“Then pardon me, Senior Sister.”
“‘Senior Sister’ sounds too distant, I don’t like it. Call me Sister Qin.”
“Ah?”
“Ah what? Not listening to your Senior Sister? If I tell you to call, you call!”
“Then… Sister Qin?”
“( ╯▽╰) Eh!”
Is this… considered riding under the influence?
Senior Sister seems to be giving off sparks, but she only added a pinch of Meiyao Powder to calm herself.
She can’t be the type to get tipsy from just a sip, right…
Yun Liu panicked, obediently tightened his hold around Senior Sister’s flat lower abdomen, his head resting on her shoulder, afraid that one burst of speed would send him flying and he’d be smashed to pieces, failing before his journey even began.
Clear Mist Peak Senior Sister, Golden Core Middle Stage, renowned and ranked among the top five experts among the Inner Disciples!
Feeling the warm breath at her neck and the pleasant medicinal scent from the youth, Qin Yao’s fair neck flushed, slightly tipsy from the Meiyao.
Her bold actions came one after another, so unlike her usual self; the girl’s heart was nervous, but she couldn’t help wanting to tease the even more flustered and innocent youth a little more.
Despite her words, Qin Yao’s actions were incredibly gentle.
Sword Flight across the peaks, whether accelerating or braking, she was smooth and careful, unwilling to let Junior Brother Yun suffer even the slightest bump.
Clear Mist and Celestial Phenomena Peaks were neighbors.
Passing through layers of thick clouds, it didn’t take long before a proud Sword Forest came into view.
The flying sword slowed, gradually descending, following the mountain path up into verdant wilderness.
At the summit above the clouds was a sea of lush trees, vibrant with life.
This was the famous 5A-rated scenic spot of East Pole Province.
Beautiful as it was, the mountains and rivers were only part of it; its true charm could only be felt, not spoken.
If the Shenhua Sect was the immortal academy every swordsman in the Nine Provinces dreamed of, then Clear Mist Peak, famous for its beautiful girl sword cultivators, was paradise in the Sea of Clouds.
This male-forbidden land was one of the Misty Realm’s most mysterious and coveted domains.
Who wouldn’t like a heroic female sword immortal?
Clear Mist Peak was located to the west of the Sea of Clouds Peaks Forest.
A Grand Formation of Cloud Rosy Haze gathered spiritual veins and heavenly energy from all around, filling the cave dwellings with radiant light.
At the heart of the tree sea stood a jade-green Cloud Rosy Palace near the mountain gate.
Looking up, one could see graceful disciples riding swords to and fro between pavilions, immortal aura drifting—far grander than Celestial Phenomena Peak.
It was clear that Lan hadn’t been exaggerating; Tianxiang Village truly was extraordinary…
This was the foundation of the righteous leader of the Heavenly Concord Alliance.
Each of the Divine Radiance Five Peaks had its own style; Qingxia Lineage was just one corner of it.
“Junior Brother Yun, this is your first time at Clear Mist Peak, isn’t it? This is where Aunt has cultivated for many years—she’s actually my Martial Aunt.”
Qin Yao softly introduced. The Medicine Hut had already been informed, so the patrolling disciples did not stop them.
“Ah? Mm.”
Yun Liu rubbed his eyes and nodded blankly. In Qin Yao’s eyes, he looked like a country bumpkin entering a city full of beauties, “shocked” speechless.
If it were any other man, given the chance to enter this sacred land, he’d probably be enchanted, not knowing where to look, wishing his eyes could linger forever on those curvy Senior Sisters in their Cloud Robes.
Yet the youth didn’t glance sideways; he’d explored every corner of the sect already.
Compared to these chirping girls, he was more concerned about when Senior Sister would repay him, feeling like he was sitting on pins and needles.
These days, the one who owes money is like a lord—you even have to pay your respects and call her “Sister” if she asks.
“Look, Senior Sister is back!”
“Huh? Why did she bring a man!”
“What? A man!”
The girls practicing swordplay in the courtyard all turned their heads at once, eyes shining, like a pack of wolves catching the scent of blood.
Outsiders might never have seen the beauty of Clear Mist, but how often did these girls in a closed-off academy ever see a handsome young man?
“You know, he’s actually pretty good-looking. Moon-White Cloud Robe—he’s from Celestial Phenomena Peak!”
“Wait, the disciple of Little Martial Aunt—isn’t that the legendary…”
“Junior Brother Yun!?”
As soon as Qin Yao landed, a group of young girls in Qing Green Cloud Robes swarmed over, whispering excitedly in their sweet voices.
“Wasn’t he crippled? How come he was allowed to come to Clear Mist Peak, who gave permission?”
“Who knows, probably sent to Elder Kuai for treatment.”
The storm at the peaks was well-known among the Inner Disciples.
It was said this year’s crop of genius newcomers was large, and all of them seemed to have close ties with this unlucky Junior Brother Yun.
Qin Yao wasn’t just highly respected in the Shenhua Sect, but was also the big sister in the hearts of all the Clear Mist Peak girls, someone they relied on.
The crowd surrounded her, each calling “Senior Sister,” all curious as they studied the white-robed youth.
“Be good, go play elsewhere, don’t scare our guest.”
Qin Yao spread her arms, shooing the curious girls away, anxiously protecting the youth behind her, afraid her dear little brother would be frightened.
“Aiya, why are you shielding him? We haven’t even done anything!”
“Could he be Senior Sister’s little Dao companion? Bringing him home to propose to Head Lan as soon as term starts?”
“Maybe, hehe!”
The girls giggled and joked, lively and enthusiastic, not at all disdainful of a “crippled” youth who’d lost his path to immortality, their words intimate.
“No, no! Don’t talk nonsense, he’s a guest invited by Elder Kuai, show some respect. I’m just here to guide him!”
Qin Yao waved her hands frantically, her pretty face blushing red.
Who had ever seen such a bashful Senior Sister? Her double denial only made things more suspicious!
“Ooh~ we get it! No need to explain!”
The Clear Mist Peak disciples grinned mischievously and scattered.
It was easy to imagine that within half an hour, the explosive news that Senior Sister had brought back a Dao companion would spread across Clear Mist Peak.
In another half day, the rumors would likely have them already betrothed, with people lining up to offer congratulations.
“They… always like to joke, they don’t mean any harm, don’t take it to heart.”
Qin Yao covered her face, not daring to look at Yun Liu’s expression, secretly calculating in her heart.
Junior Brother Yun was kind, gentle, honest, and good-looking too.
It would be strange if the girls didn’t like him; he seemed to get along well with those other Senior Sisters as well.
But who among them was truly his confidante?
Miss Xiao was passionate and lively, childhood friends with Yun Liu, close as could be.
The mysterious Miss Ji was ethereal and beautiful, hardly like a mortal at all, and her talent was outstanding.
Her Highness the Princess was also a rare beauty among the Five Peaks, with noble birth and status.
Compared to those three, she herself was much older; aside from alchemy, sword practice, running the shop, and keeping accounts, she was good for nothing.
She only had the advantage of entering the sect early and having higher cultivation.
As for talent and looks, she had no edge at all…
Qin Yao pouted. Clearly, she was acting as a big sister, keeping an eye on her little brother, but she couldn’t help letting her thoughts run wild, not realizing how dangerous her thinking was becoming.
She’d already gone far beyond the bounds of a big sister’s concern!
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