Chapter 176

Chapter 176

“Really, Xiao Dong?” Hearing her brother’s words, Chu Xi’s face lit up with joy. She quickly stepped forward and placed her delicate hand on Xiao Dong’s shoulder. A surge of true energy entered Xiao Dong’s body. A moment later, Chu Xi’s eyes widened in surprise.

“Xiao Dong, you actually did it! Your Pure Yang Sacred Physique’s essence is starting to reform! Although it’s just a small amount, it’s still a miracle! From now on, you can cultivate again!”

Chu Xi’s voice was filled with excitement, and her eyes began to mist over. Since Xiao Dong was sabotaged, and his Pure Yang Sacred Physique’s essence shattered, it could be said that overnight, he fell from being a supreme genius to someone everyone could mock as a waste.

If she hadn’t begged their master desperately, Xiao Dong might have been expelled from Heavenly Dao Holy Land. After all, many in the holy land believed that Xiao Dong’s existence was a disgrace to the entire sect.

Because of this, she dared not disobey their master’s orders, as it wasn’t just about her, but also her brother.

“Sis! You’ve suffered for so many years! From now on, I will protect you!”

Seeing his sister cry tears of joy, Xiao Dong felt a pang of guilt in his heart. Over the years, his sister had sacrificed far too much for him. For instance, the Rebirth Pill that allowed him to reform his Pure Yang Sacred Physique was something his sister had begged for three days and nights at their master’s door to obtain.

Now, with the Rebirth Pill, his Pure Yang Sacred Physique’s essence had begun to reform. In the future, he would surely restore the glory of his Pure Yang Sacred Physique. By then, all those who had bullied or mocked him would pay a painful price.

And as for Zhan Qiuyun, his heartless master … at first, she had taken him as a disciple because of his Pure Yang Sacred Physique, but once his essence shattered, she no longer even spared him a glance. If it hadn’t been for his sister’s repeated pleas, this heartless old woman would have expelled him from the holy land.

Hmph. Just wait. One day, I will press you beneath me, so you can learn how powerful I, Xiao Dong, truly am. Let’s see if you can still look down on me from above, as you do now. And my sister …

Xiao Dong’s gaze shifted to Chu Xi. His sister was the love of his life, the only light in his otherwise bleak existence. But this time, he wasn’t looking at her as a younger brother, but as a man. His sister’s beauty could rival any fairy in the holy land.

“Sis!” Xiao Dong stretched out his arms, wanting to embrace her.

But …

Chu Xi hurriedly pushed him away.

“Xiao Dong, you’ve grown up! Even though we are siblings, we should still observe the differences between men and women! Oh, by the way, Xiao Dong, I have some things to attend to today. Why don’t you head back for now?”

At this point, Chu Xi remembered Yang Chen, who was still in the room, and spoke up.

A trace of disappointment appeared on Xiao Dong’s face. Ever since he grew taller than his sister, she had started keeping her distance from him. The days when he could embrace her like he did when they were younger were long gone, and every attempt had failed.

“Alright.” Xiao Dong nodded reluctantly and was about to leave.

But just then, a tall, handsome figure stepped out from the wooden house.

“Junior Sister Chu Xi, is this your brother?” Yang Chen asked with a gentle smile.

Chu Xi quickly replied, “Senior Brother Yang, this is my younger brother, Xiao Dong! He’s also Master’s disciple!”

“Oh, so this is Junior Brother Xiao Dong!” Yang Chen greeted warmly: “Hello, Junior Brother Xiao Dong, I’m Yang Chen! Please take care of me in the future!”

Although Yang Chen’s smile was warm and friendly, Xiao Dong’s expression instantly turned cold. Looking at Yang Chen, he felt an inexplicable sense of discomfort. And just now, had his sister been alone in a room with this guy? Did she ask him to leave because of this guy?

Damn it. Where did this bastard come from?

“Xiao Dong, how can you be so rude? Senior Brother Yang is talking to you!”

Seeing Xiao Dong standing there with a dark expression, Chu Xi scolded him. Then, she apologized to Yang Chen, “Senior Brother Yang, Xiao Dong has always been quiet. Please forgive him!”

“Hehe, no need to worry! I never mind such things! Especially since it’s Junior Sister Chu Xi’s brother!” Yang Chen smiled lightly.

Chu Xi felt a sense of gratitude. Many powerful and high-level cultivators placed great importance on their dignity. Xiao Dong had often been targeted due to his reserved nature. Luckily, Senior Brother Yang was broad-minded and didn’t care about such trivialities.

[Ding! The host was alone with Chu Xi; Chu Xi has reprimanded Xiao Dong due to the host causing Xiao Dong to be jealous, plundering 500 points of Providence Luck from the Son of Destiny, Xiao Dong. The host gained 500 VPs!]

The system’s voice echoed.

Hmm?

A slight smile curled at the corner of Yang Chen’s lips.

Not bad. It seems this Son of Destiny is quite easily jealous. Without realizing it, I’ve already plundered 500 points. Hehe. It seems Xiao Dong is highly possessive toward Chu Xi.

Yang Chen didn’t linger outside. After smiling at Xiao Dong, he turned and went back into the room.

“Brother, I’m feeling a little sleepy!”

At that moment, Qing’er spoke with a weary tone, her delicate, jade-like face filled with exhaustion.

Yang Chen couldn’t help but gently stroke her cheek.

Although Qing’er had the Pure Spirit Sacred Physique, constantly absorbing the world’s spiritual energy, she spent most of her time at the Holy Son Peak playing with Yang Chi and the other kids instead of focusing on cultivation, helping Lin Xilan take care of them. Thus, she was only at the Foundation Establishment Realm.

After two consecutive spatial transfers and arriving at the Heavenly Dao Holy Land, a completely new place, her energy was clearly drained, leaving her looking quite fatigued.

“You little girl, if you’re tired, go ahead and sleep! I won’t disturb you.” Yang Chen said, about to leave the room.

But Qing’er immediately grabbed his arm and said in a soft, pleading voice, “Brother, I’m a little scared. Will you sleep with me?”

Over the past few years, Qing’er had grown up considerably. She was no longer the scruffy little girl from when they first met. Although her face still had traces of youth and innocence, standing next to Yang Chen, she was nearly as tall as him. She had grown long, slender legs and a graceful figure.

And as she held Yang Chen’s arm, he could distinctly feel a soft, full sensation pressing against him. Yang Chen felt the blood in his veins stir, and he quickly pushed such thoughts aside.

How sinful. To think I would feel that way toward Qing’er. Sigh.

He hurriedly freed his arm from Qing’er’s grip.

“Brother!” Qing’er looked at him with a slightly aggrieved expression, her lips pouting slightly.

“Don’t be afraid, Qing’er. I’ll be right outside your room! Stop overthinking and get some sleep!”

Yang Chen said, gently pinching her cute, upturned nose before quickly leaving her room.

As the saying goes, a girl changes as she grows up. It seemed that, after spending so much time with Lin Xilan and the other women, Qing’er had grown to be just as captivating.

Inside the room, Qing’er, watching Yang Chen leave in a hurry, scrunched her upturned nose.

“Sister Xilan lied to me. It’s nothing like she said it would be! Brother still sees me as a little child! Hmph!”

Qing’er lay down on the bed, somewhat frustrated. Her bright, intelligent eyes spun in thought, though it was unclear what she was pondering.

After a while, perhaps too exhausted, she eventually fell asleep.