Yun Ming gently caressed the little girl's head beside him. Ling'er's hair was beautiful, a kind of ethereal, glowing blue.
It was soft and fluffy, very comfortable to touch.
He calmed his mind and used magic to turn off the light.
The winter night was silent; on the mountainside, it was even colder.
But with the two of them together, it would always be warmer... Yun Ming secretly began to cultivate again, while also helping Ling'er to sort out her meridians, making her increasingly sleepy.
Before falling asleep, she poked her head out from under the covers and, pouting, shook Yun Ming's arm, though her voice was soft and sweet.
"Don't cultivate tonight, Ling'er said so."
"Okay, whatever you say..."
It was a dreamless night.
The next morning at breakfast, in Qi Yun Courtyard, Yi Jiang had planned to go and greet Yun Ming.
After all, running away yesterday was truly embarrassing.
She needed to explain clearly today, but when she knocked, it was Yue Ling'er who answered. She shushed softly, indicating that her Senior Brother was still asleep.
"Then, Sister Ling'er, do you need me to bring you two food?"
"No need, thank you."
"Yesterday, Brother was just helping me with my illness, don't misunderstand."
"Oh, oh, oh..."
Yi Jiang was caught off guard, looking at the mischievous smile on Yue Ling'er's face, feeling as if she had been seen through.
She felt it necessary to get to know this Senior Sister again.
"Then Yi Xuan and I will leave first."
Blushing, she fled in a hurry again.
Next time, no, there won't be a next time!
Finding Senior Brother was only because Grand Master Xuan Mingzi said that the cultivation methods they needed to practice should be obtained from Yun Ming, as spiritual energy and Aether were still somewhat different.
Almost no one in the sect could touch spiritual energy.
They needed a "master" to guide them in.
Therefore, she and Yi Xuan were considered Yun Ming's disciples. When Grand Master said this, he even specifically looked at her, which was strange.
No longer thinking, Yi Jiang planned to find some free time to seek guidance from Senior Brother Yun Ming. She wanted to become stronger!
She would never suffer the hardships she and her sister endured before a second time. She wanted to protect her sister, even if it meant sacrificing everything.
"Sister, you look silly clenching your fists. I'm hungry..."
"You're not allowed to call your sister silly."
Yi Jiang grabbed her sister's face and playfully squished it. So soft and cute~
"Mmm... Sister... Senior Sister Ling'er just said there's good food today, and if we're late, we won't get any."
"Got it, Sister will go and get some for you."
"Hehe, Sister is the best."
Yi Xuan was adorable and carefree, with no desire to become stronger in her eyes, only faith in delicious food!
On the other side, after Ling'er closed the door, she took off her coat again and burrowed back into the covers. Anyway, Grand Master (Xuan Mingzi) wasn't here, so she would skip class today.
She would just sleep until Sister Qingxuan arrived.
But Ling'er didn't expect that even by noon, Yun Ming still hadn't woken up. She started to panic a little.
Did Brother Yun Ming lie to her last night? Did curing her actually require a huge price?
Otherwise, why wouldn't he wake up... She rushed to find Senior Sister, but Senior Sister had gone down the mountain today to find Junior Uncle. Only Xiong Keke was still there.
But Ke Ke didn't understand these things; she could fight.
She could also cook.
But when it came to medical skills, she was completely clueless.
Aether Perception (the technique for observing Aether) was also useless for Junior Brother Yun Ming. The two were as anxious as ants on a hot pan, but fortunately, Xu Zhimo appeared at this moment.
"Cough, cough... This is serious. Junior Brother is probably in big trouble this time."
Xu Zhimo paced back and forth beside Yun Ming's bed, frowning as if facing a formidable enemy. He felt Yun Ming's pulse, then did some calculations with his fingers.
He sighed deeply and said,
"This calamity requires someone who deeply loves Junior Brother Yun Ming, and is also deeply loved by Junior Brother Yun Ming, to awaken his deep consciousness. Otherwise..."
He lowered his gaze and shook his head with difficulty, looking somewhat lost, his meaning self-evident.
But in a corner unnoticed by the two girls, his wolf tail wagged non-stop, as if he was about to die of excitement.
Junior Brother, didn't I, your Senior Brother, find another opportunity?
You never sleep and secretly out-compete us on weekdays.
How many times have I, your Senior Brother, been scolded by the old man for not being diligent because of you, damn it, and I still have to pretend to be calm.
Do you know how much that strikes at the young hearts of your junior brothers?
Now you won't wake up for a day or two, right?
This is divine will!
That's right, Yun Ming had simply entered a deep sleep after his mind relaxed. Ordinary methods couldn't wake him up. They couldn't just stab him with a sword, could they?
"Junior Sisters, I am powerless..."
"How about this, let me call the junior sisters from the sect. Perhaps one of them secretly harbors feelings for Junior Brother."
Ling'er said nothing.
She always felt that Senior Brother was trying to trick them again.
If it were really that serious, Senior Brother would definitely contact Grand Master and Junior Uncle immediately.
But Senior Brother's method might be worth a try.
"Senior Sister Ke Ke, kick Senior Brother out."
"Huh? But Junior Brother he..."
"Senior Brother is a bad guy. I have a way to wake up Brother Yun Ming."
Xu Zhimo blinked, somewhat confused. No... is this right?
Used and then discarded, right?
Ling'er was truly sharp. Before he could say anything more, Ke Ke walked over with her arms crossed, raising an eyebrow to indicate whether he would leave by himself or if she would escort him out.
"..."
After the two went out, Ling'er then leaned close to Yun Ming. After a moment of thought, she quietly whispered into his ear.
She pulled out a talisman from her embrace and, using a spell, tried to communicate with Yun Ming's consciousness.
"Brother, Ling'er likes you."
Yun Ming's expression changed slightly; it was a very bright smile, with a hint of doting.
Ling'er pouted, huffed, and then pulled out another talisman. Her voice immediately transformed to sound like Ye Qingxuan's.
"Yun'er, can't I, your Senior Sister, be enough?"
"Can't our relationship go a step further?"
This time, Yun Ming's expression was much more complex, and his brows furrowed. It seemed the dream he was having was also changing.
He mumbled a few words, but they weren't clear.
But then he suddenly pulled Ling'er into his arms.
Ling'er's lips curled up, revealing an expression that said, "Just as I thought." Brother is such an idiot... What about Sister Hongdou then?
She blinked her eyes, and her heart began to pound. She inexplicably felt that Brother Yun Ming being in this lethargy state was quite nice this time.
Another talisman, and her voice changed again.
Unfortunately, she didn't know Sister Hongdou very well and couldn't quite guess what Sister Hongdou would say.
"Yun Ming, what will our future be like?"
"I've told my father. Will you come to propose marriage?"
"Probably, unless not."
"Ah!"
Ling'er wanted to slip away, but Yun Ming's arms held her very tightly.
She bit her finger and slowly looked up, "Brother is bad. When did you wake up?"
"Since Ling'er said she liked me?"
Ling'er shrunk her head, her little face flushed red.
"Brother is bad, deliberately scaring me... You should have told me when you woke up."
Yun Ming remained silent, released the little person in his arms, and stretched. It had been a long time since he had such a good sleep.
He had rested enough.
Now it was time to work hard, check ancient texts in the library, and then impart cultivation methods to his two Junior Sisters.
Wait, he seemed to have forgotten something.
He suddenly remembered the woman he had embraced in his dream just now.
Oh no... Yun Ming looked up at the sky outside the window; it was already moonrise again.
How long had he slept?
This was a complete disaster. Senior Sister Qingxuan wouldn't think he was deliberately avoiding her, would she...?