The Secret of the Siblings

Inside Lingyun Cave, one lost track of time.

Only the night-luminescent pearls embedded in the stone walls continued to emit a soft and ambiguous glow, illuminating this small world like a dream.

Upon the stone bed, the soft, snow-white spirit fox fur was slightly disheveled.

Su Ye slowly opened his eyes; his gaze was clear, without a hint of the cloudiness typical of one who had just awakened.

A night of passion and cultivation had not only failed to tire him out but had instead left him feeling refreshed, with the spiritual energy in his body surging like a river, incredibly profound.

This was the beauty of the Primal Water Body.

It nourished things silently.

It not only nourished his body but also invisibly tempered his Divine Soul.

Su Ye turned his head slightly, his gaze falling upon the young girl in his arms.

Lin Waner was currently sleeping soundly.

She was like a lazy kitten, curled up in the crook of his arm, one arm as white as congealed fat still tightly encircling his waist, as if fearing that the person before her would disappear the moment she let go.

A few strands of jet-black hair stuck to her rosy cheeks, rising and falling gently with her long, steady breaths.

Those long eyelashes would occasionally tremble uneasily, even in her sleep.

The corners of Su Ye's mouth curled up slightly as he reached out a finger to gently brush the hair away from her cheek.

The touch of his fingertip was warm and delicate, as if he were touching a piece of fine warm jade.

"Mmm..."

Seemingly feeling the slight tickle on her face, Lin Waner let out a charmingly naive murmur.

She dizzily rubbed against Su Ye's chest, finding a more comfortable position, and did not wake up.

Su Ye didn't move either, just quietly watching her like that.

He was reminiscing.

Reminiscing about the bone-eroding ecstasy of last night, and also calculating the future chess game of Purple Bamboo Peak.

Now, the hurdle of Third Junior Sister Lin Waner was completely cleared.

This girl had a simple Heart-Nature; now that her body and mind were both tied to him alone, that favorability rating as high as 95 represented absolute loyalty and obedience.

She was his most solid backing on Purple Bamboo Peak.

As for Revered Master Yun Yuzhen... thinking of that haughty and cold, yet stunning Revered Master who had been forced to lower her head under his step-by-step pressure in the Cold Jade Palace, the smile in Su Ye's eyes deepened a bit.

That sense of forbidden conquest was indeed addictive.

However, now was not the time to relax.

There was still Lin Qianxue.

That Fifth Junior Sister who possessed a Supreme Grade Ice Spirit Root and an Innate Sword Heart.

Compared to Lin Waner's water, Lin Qianxue was a block of profound ice that wouldn't melt for ten thousand years.

But precisely because she was ice, once she melted, the resulting water might be even more fiery and uninhibited than Waner's.

"Senior Brother..."

Just as Su Ye's thoughts were drifting, a soft and sweet call suddenly came from his arms.

He lowered his head and met a pair of eyes that had just opened, still carrying a bit of haziness and mist.

Lin Waner was awake.

She stared blankly at Su Ye, who was within reach, seemingly not yet realizing where she was.

Until the soreness coming from her body and the burning temperature from their touching skin caused the memories of last night to instantly flood back.

Last night... Lingyun Cave... Dual Cultivation... scene after blushing scene flashed through her mind like a revolving lantern.

"Ah!"

Lin Waner cried out in surprise, subconsciously wanting to pull something over to cover herself.

But although the spirit fox fur was soft, it wasn't large; how could it hide the spring scenery of the room?

Her actions instead caused her exquisite figure to be fully revealed in the morning light.

Skin like congealed fat, a flawless white jade.

It was also dotted with little red plums, traces left behind by the madness of last night.

"What? You know how to be shy now?"

Su Ye chuckled, his large hand smoothly encircling her smooth back and pulling her tighter into his arms.

"Last night, I don't know who it was that was crying and shouting for Senior Brother..."

"Don't... don't say it!"

Lin Waner was flushed with shame, covering Su Ye's mouth with her hand, her large eyes watery and full of pleading.

"Senior Brother is so bad!"

"Getting a bargain and then acting like a victim!"

Although she called him bad, her body was very honest, pressing softly against Su Ye without any intention of pushing him away.

Su Ye took down her small hand and kissed it gently by his lips.

"Alright, Senior Brother won't say it anymore."

"Since Waner is awake, then we should get up too."

"After this night, it's likely already broad daylight outside."

As he spoke, Su Ye made a move to get up.

However, just as he propped his body up, his waist suddenly tightened.

Lin Waner's two lotus-root-like arms were deathly tight around his waist.

"No..."

The girl's voice was as faint as a mosquito's buzz, yet it carried a hint of stubbornness.

Su Ye's movements paused, and he lay back down, looking at her sideways with an arched eyebrow.

"What's wrong?"

"Are you uncomfortable somewhere?"

Lin Waner bit her lower lip, her eyes dodging, not daring to meet Su Ye's gaze.

She buried her face in the crook of Su Ye's neck, taking a deep breath of the unique scent belonging to her Senior Brother.

It was a scent that made her feel at ease, that made her sink into it.

"I don't... don't want to get up."

"I don't want to leave Senior Brother."

In her voice, there was a hint of panic that was hard to detect.

Everything last night was too beautiful, so beautiful that she felt it was somewhat unreal.

She was afraid that once she opened her eyes and got up, all of this would shatter like a bubble.

Senior Brother would still be that high-and-mighty, gentle-as-jade Senior Brother.

And she would go back to being that Third Junior Sister who could only peek at him from a corner.

Especially thinking about the newcomer Lin Qianxue... that Fifth Junior Sister who lived in Tingxue Courtyard and for whom Senior Brother went to great lengths to "take care of."

A strong sense of crisis arose in Lin Waner's heart.

She was simple, but not stupid.

A woman's intuition told her that Lin Qianxue would be her greatest threat.

"Silly girl."

Su Ye seemed to see through her thoughts, his large hand gently patting her back.

"This Lingyun Cave is right here, and I am right here."

"Whenever you want to come, you can come anytime."

"Senior Brother won't run away."

Lin Waner looked up, a glimmer of hope shining in her deer-like eyes.

"Really?"

"I can come whenever I want?"

Su Ye nodded, his gaze doting: "Of course, you are the Third Junior Sister of Purple Bamboo Peak, and also Senior Brother's most... beloved person."

The phrase "most beloved person" instantly struck the softest part of Lin Waner's heart.

She felt as if her entire heart had been soaked in a honey jar, so sweet it was cloying.

But this was not enough.

She needed more.

She needed more proof, more imprints, to fill the void in her heart caused by her fear of gain and loss.

Lin Waner took a deep breath, as if she had made some major decision.

She slowly released her hands from Su Ye's waist and instead climbed onto his shoulders.

Her body shifted slightly upward, and her moist red lips moved close to Su Ye's ear.

Her breath was like orchids.

"Senior Brother..."

"Waner... Waner wants more."

The voice was soft, but it was like a clap of thunder exploding in the silent cave.

Su Ye was slightly startled, looking at the young girl before him with some surprise.

In his impression, although Lin Waner was clingy, she had always been shy and passive in such matters.

Even last night, it was mostly under his guidance that... but now, she was actually actively requesting it?

Looking at the girl's face, which was so red it was almost dripping blood, and those eyes that, although shy, were exceptionally firm.

Su Ye instantly understood everything.

This was insecurity.

And also possessiveness.

She was using this most primitive and direct way to declare her sovereignty, to confirm her position in his heart.

"Are you sure?"

Su Ye didn't agree immediately, instead looking at her with a half-smile.

"Last night, you begged for mercy several times."

"If we do it again..."

"Senior Brother is afraid your Primal Water Body will turn into a 'raging flood'."

This slightly teasing remark made Lin Waner even more ashamed and indignant.

But she did not shrink back.

On the contrary, she grew bold and actively kissed Su Ye's Adam's apple.

That was a man's sensitive spot.

"Waner is not afraid."

"As long as it's given by Senior Brother... Waner wants it all."

"And..."

She paused, her voice becoming even more seductive, with a hint of pleasing him.

"Waner wants to try... if she can help Senior Brother more."

"Last night Waner felt it; Senior Brother's cultivation seems to have improved again."

"Since Waner's body is beneficial to Senior Brother's cultivation, then Waner is willing..."

"Willing to be Senior Brother's cauldron, to help Senior Brother attain the Dao sooner."

Even if it was just to keep Senior Brother for one more moment.

Su Ye's gaze darkened instantly.

It was as deep as a bottomless cold pool.

This girl.

She really makes one... unable to let go.

Since the beauty's favor was so heavy, how could he fail her?

As a qualified villain, there was never a reason to refuse a delicious meal delivered to the door.

What's more, this was his own woman.

"Good."

Su Ye's voice was hoarse as he flipped over and instantly pressed that warm and soft body beneath him.

"Since Junior Sister Waner has such filial piety."

"Then Senior Brother will properly guide your cultivation today."

"It just so happens that Senior Brother gained a new understanding of a Divine Ability last night, called the 'Cloud-Turning Rain-Flipping Hand'."

"I wonder if Junior Sister Waner is willing to test the move for Senior Brother?"

Lin Waner felt that familiar, highly aggressive aura envelop her once again.

Far from showing any resistance, she actively reached out her arms and tightly wrapped them around Su Ye's neck.

Her eyes were filled with obsession and joy.

"Waner... is willing to test moves for Senior Brother."

"Please, Senior Brother... cherish me to your heart's content."

Before her voice had even faded, the brocade quilt surged once more.

Inside Lingyun Cave, the Spiritual Qi vortex that had originally settled began to spin frantically again.

Only this time, it was even more violent and more turbulent.

Water is the softest.

Yet it is also the hardest.

When those emotions suppressed for an entire night thoroughly erupted at this moment, their power was enough to submerge everything.

Su Ye no longer deliberately suppressed himself.

He circulated the Yin Yang Dragon Phoenix Creation Scripture, and the Supreme Bone within his body emitted a low rumble.

It was a type of dominance originating from the depths of his Bloodline.

Lin Waner's Primal Water Body, on the other hand, was like a boundless ocean; no matter how much Su Ye raged like a storm, she could gently embrace and accept... The sun rose high in the sky.

Outside Purple Bamboo Peak, the wind and snow continued as before.

The flying snow filling the sky seemed intent on burying all the filth in this world.

However, beneath this blanket of wind and snow, the interior of Lingyun Cave was as warm as spring.

Time seemed to become exceptionally long at this moment.

A full three hours passed.

When several long cries of distant immortal cranes drifted from outside the Immortal Cave, this absurd "morning exercise" finally came to an end.

Upon the stone bed.

Lin Waner leaned lazily in Su Ye's arms, lacking the strength to even move a single finger.

Her long black hair had long been soaked with sweat, clinging to her cheeks and neck, adding a touch of disheveled beauty.

Though her gaze was weary, it revealed an unprecedented satisfaction.

It was the sense of fulfillment after both body and soul had been greatly filled.

"Se... Senior Brother..."

Her voice was a bit hoarse, sounding soft and weak as if she were acting spoiled.

"What time is it?"

Su Ye embraced her smooth shoulder and glanced at the light filtering in from the cave entrance.

"It is approximately noon."

"Noo... Noon?!"

Lin Waner was startled, and her originally dazed mind instantly cleared up quite a bit.

She had actually stayed here at Senior Brother's place for an entire morning!

If others saw... Although she was already Senior Brother's woman, her maidenly reserve still made her feel a bit flustered.

"It's over, it's over..."

"I... I should go back."

"Otherwise, if Fifth Junior Sister goes to find me and sees I'm not in my Immortal Cave, she will definitely become suspicious."

As she spoke, she struggled to get up and get dressed.

But as soon as she moved, her legs went weak; if not for Su Ye's quick hands catching her, she probably would have fallen back onto the bed.

"Be careful."

Su Ye found it somewhat amusing and lightly scraped her nose.

"Now you know how to be anxious?"

"I wonder who it was just now, clinging to Senior Brother and not letting him leave."

Lin Waner's face turned red, and she gave him a coquettish glare.

"Senior Brother is still laughing!"

"It's all your fault..."

"Clearly... clearly we agreed to just test moves..."

As it turned out, this test lasted for a full three hours.

Her Primal Water Body had been stirred into complete chaos by this "Cloud-Turning Rain-Flipping Hand" move.

Su Ye smiled and stopped teasing her.

He stood up and took the water-blue immortal-retaining skirt from the jade rack nearby.

He gently draped it over her.

"Come, reach out your hands."

Su Ye was like someone taking care of a child who couldn't look after themselves, meticulously tying the silk ribbon at her waist and tidying her slightly messy collar.

Every movement exuded a natural intimacy.

Lin Waner obediently let him handle her, the bit of panic and shyness in her heart gradually replaced by a warm current.

Senior Brother is so good.

Not only is his cultivation profound and his looks handsome, but he also knows how to cherish someone so much.

How could there be such a perfect man in this world?

And this perfect man now belongs to her.

Thinking of this, Lin Waner couldn't help but chuckle secretly.

"What are you laughing at?"

Su Ye smoothed out her long hair and asked casually.

"No... it's nothing."

Lin Waner quickly shook her head, then turned around, opened her arms, and threw herself into Su Ye's embrace again.

"I just feel... so happy."

"Senior Brother, Waner really likes you so much."

Su Ye hugged her back, his chin resting on the top of her head, a flash of deep meaning in his eyes.

"Senior Brother likes Waner too."

"However..."

He changed the subject, his tone becoming slightly more serious.

"Our relationship cannot be made public for the time being."

Lin Waner was stunned and looked up, somewhat puzzled: "Why?"

Su Ye's expression didn't change as he spoke nonsense with a straight face:

"You know what kind of person Revered Master is."

"She values etiquette and law the most. If she finds out we performed the Rite of Zhou Gong without informing her first, she'll likely fly into a great rage."

"When that time comes, I'll be fine; I'm thick-skinned and can take a beating."

"But if Revered Master takes her anger out on you, or even wants to expel you from Purple Bamboo Peak..."

At this point, Su Ye intentionally sighed, putting on a troubled look.

Upon hearing this, Lin Waner immediately became anxious.

Expelled from Purple Bamboo Peak?

Wouldn't that mean she'd never see Senior Brother again?

No! Absolutely not!

"I won't say it! I definitely won't say it!"

Lin Waner shook her head like a rattle.

"Don't worry, Senior Brother, this is a secret between the two of us."

"Before Revered Master agrees, Waner will never reveal a single word to anyone!"

"Even if that Lin Qianxue asks, I'll only say... say that I'm in secluded Cultivation!"

Seeing the girl's nervous and serious appearance, Su Ye laughed inwardly.

This girl is indeed easy to trick.

Revered Master?

Heh, if that tsundere Revered Master found out, she probably wouldn't be angry; instead, she'd be jealous, right?

However, for the sake of his subsequent plans, this layer of window paper couldn't be poked through yet.

Only by keeping them in a delicate state of balance and competition could he, the "gentle Senior Brother," play both sides and maximize his interests.

"So good."

Su Ye lowered his head and placed a light kiss on her forehead.

"Go on."

"Go back and rest well to consolidate your cultivation."

"In these next few days, remember to circulate the Taichu Water Art more; it will be beneficial for you."

Lin Waner nodded and reluctantly let go of his hand.

She walked toward the exit of the Immortal Cave, looking back every few steps.

Only when she reached the stone door did she stop her footsteps.

Turning around, she looked at Su Ye standing deep in the light and shadow.

Those white clothes were whiter than snow, and his posture was as upright as a pine tree.

He was her heaven, her earth, her everything.

"Senior Brother..."

"Hmm?"

"Tonight... will you still go to Cold Jade Palace to 'heal' Revered Master?"

Su Ye raised an eyebrow and replied noncommittally, "It depends on Revered Master's condition."

Lin Waner bit her lip, and as if summoning all her courage, she said loudly:

"Then... then come back early!"

"Waner... Waner will be waiting for you at Tingxue Courtyard!"

After saying that, without waiting for Su Ye's answer, she ran out quickly with a red face like a startled rabbit.

As that water-blue figure disappeared from sight.

The heavy stone door slowly closed.

Emitting a dull rumble.

Once again isolating the wind and snow of the outside world.

Silence returned to the Immortal Cave.

The gentle smile on Su Ye's face gradually faded.

With a casual wave of his hand, a burst of spiritual power struck out, erasing the messy traces on the stone bed.

Then, he walked to the stone table nearby, sat down, and poured himself a cup of spiritual tea that had long since gone cold.

He downed it in one gulp.

The tea was ice-cold, but it left a slight sweetness in his throat.

"Third Junior Sister, handled."

Su Ye put down the teacup, his fingers lightly tapping on the tabletop, producing a rhythmic sound.

This morning's "hard work" was not in vain.

Not only had he completely subdued Lin Waner, but he had also used the Primordial Yin of the Primal Water Body to completely soothe the restlessness of the Heaven Swallowing Demonic Art within him.

At this moment, although his Realm hadn't risen, his Foundation was more stable than before.

Even the runes on the Supreme Bone had become more crystal clear.

"System."

Su Ye called out in his mind.

Before his eyes, a pale blue light screen that only he could see popped up.

【Host: Su Ye】

【Identity: Senior Brother of Taichu Holy Land's Purple Bamboo Peak】

【Physique: Supreme Bone (30% Awakening)】

【Cultivation Technique: Heaven Swallowing Demonic Art (Sixth Layer), Yin Yang Dragon Phoenix Creation Scripture (Entry)】

【Realm: Golden Core Eighth Level】

【villain points: 12500】

【Current Conquest Progress:】

【Yun Yuzhen (Revered Master): Favorability 85 (Betraying Revered Master Reached)】

【Lin Waner (Third Junior Sister): Favorability 96 (Until Death Do Us Part)】

【Lin Qianxue (Fifth Junior Sister): Favorability 92 (Demonic Seed Deeply Planted, Pending Development)】

Looking at the data on the screen, Su Ye nodded in satisfaction.

Everything was proceeding according to the script.

This Purple Bamboo Peak was already Su Ye's back garden.

Only... Su Ye's gaze pierced through the Immortal Cave's Restriction, looking toward the direction of Tingxue Courtyard.

There lived a cold and aloof Junior Sister with an Innate Sword Heart.

"Lin Qianxue..."

The corners of Su Ye's mouth curled into a playful arc.

"Since Junior Sister Waner is already so sensible."

"Then next, it's your turn."