Fairy, don't be afraid, I, Wang Daqi, am truly an honest man.

Xu Yan stared in astonishment, her eyes widening, and instinctively took a few steps closer.

On the windowsill, two jade-white, alluringly shaped calves were prominently displayed.

"These two people, while I was away, actually..."

Xu Yan's mind went blank.

She had always known that there was something wrong with Shen Ruyan arranging for them to stay here.

But she never expected that, on the Shen family's own territory, in broad daylight... no, after a banquet in full view of everyone, Shen Ruyan would dare to be so bold!

Isn't she afraid that the elders of the Shen family will find out? Aren't she afraid that it will ruin her reputation if word gets out?

Xu Yan bit her lip, hesitating whether to rush in or turn around and leave, when Shen Ruyan's voice, tinged with a hint of languor and shyness, suddenly came from inside the room:

"Junior Sister Yan... Junior Sister Yan, please... please wait a moment..."

These words were clearly spoken to Xu Yan outside the door. Obviously, with Shen Ruyan's cultivation level, she had already sensed her return.

"Yes, Senior Sister."

What can Xu Yan say now?

I had no choice but to agree, even though I was reluctant.

Thinking to herself, "They really treat me like I'm married into this family, this is really..."

However, she couldn't very well refuse.

After all, Shen Ruyan really took good care of the couple.

"Fine, fine, I'll just keep watch by the door."

Xu Yan sighed helplessly.

However, the faint sounds coming from inside the room still made Xu Yan blush.

"Senior sister is really amazing, so capable." Xu Yan admitted defeat.

She had an urge to go in and participate!

For some reason, she liked to invite Jiang Xuerou when she was with her.

But being with Shen Ruyan is a completely different story.

I waited for a full half hour.

Shen Ruyan then called out sweetly, "Junior Sister Yanyan, come in."

Xu Yan breathed a sigh of relief, patted her burning cheeks, and thought to herself: It's finally over. If I had waited any longer, I'm afraid I would have turned into a stone statue standing outside this door.

She pushed open the door and entered, a warm aura mixed with a faint scent of cosmetics and fluctuations of spiritual energy wafted towards her.

The candlelight inside flickered, casting a beautiful glow.

Shen Ruyan's hair was half-disheveled, and she was curled up lazily in the quilt, revealing only her pretty face, which was still flushed.

Those watery eyes were now staring at Xu Yan as she entered, with a hint of mockery.

Wang Daqi, on the other hand, appeared much more composed.

He was sitting cross-legged on the edge of the bed, his hands forming a hand seal, his body surrounded by spiritual energy.

He was clearly circulating his internal energy to regulate his slightly agitated state after the fierce battle.

"Congratulations, Senior Sister, your cultivation has improved again."

Although Xu Yan felt a pang of sadness, she had no choice but to offer a polite remark against her will.

She could feel that the spiritual energy fluctuations within Shen Ruyan's body were indeed more refined and profound than before, and the effect was truly remarkable.

"Yanyan, it must have been hard for you to stand guard at the door. Just now... I got a little carried away. I hope I didn't disturb you?" Shen Ruyan's lips curled into a playful smile.

"Senior sister is joking. It's nothing. Yan Yan should protect you, senior sister." Xu Yan lowered her head, her fingers nervously twisting the hem of her clothes.

Shen Ruyan stretched out a section of her snow-white, lotus-root-like arm, propped her head up, and blinked her big eyes teasingly, "But... I don't want to leave yet. It's so warm in this bed, and Junior Brother Wang's spiritual power is so captivating. What do you suggest we do?"

Xu Yan was immediately embarrassed and stood there, her pretty face turning bright red.

She thought to herself, "You are the high and mighty eldest daughter of the Shen family, and also my fellow disciple."

If you refuse to leave, do you think I, your junior sister, would kick you out?

"If you like it, senior sister, why don't you stay here and rest? It's fine."

Xu Yan answered somewhat hesitantly.

"That won't do. If I take this place all to myself and leave you to watch over it from outside, wouldn't that be too much of a strain on your mind?"

Shen Ruyan thought for a moment, then her eyes suddenly lit up, and she said something surprising: "Why don't you come up too, Junior Sister Yanyan? This bed is very spacious, and we sisters can sleep side by side."

Upon hearing this, Wang Daqi, who had been practicing his internal energy with his eyes closed, opened them, speechless.

He couldn't help but think of Jiang Xuerou from before.

Xu Yan had once generously invited Jiang Xuerou, but unfortunately, she did not accept.

Unexpectedly, Shen Ruyan was even bolder than Xu Yan and took the initiative to bring it up.

Seeing Xu Yan's surprised and shy yet subtly expectant expression, Wang Daqi's protective instincts and sense of anticipation were also stirred.

He simply stopped his cultivation technique, reached out and gently took Xu Yan's wrist, and said in a gentle voice, "Yan Yan, it is indeed late. You've been traveling all day and are tired. Just listen to your senior sister and get some rest."

Xu Yan looked at the two people in front of her. Shen Ruyan's eyes were teasing and inviting, while Wang Daqi's eyes were warm and acquiescing.

Her initial reserve crumbled instantly. The strange atmosphere made her heart race, and she nodded as if possessed.

"Then... then Yan Yan has offended you."

As Xu Yan removed her outer garment and climbed onto the bed, Shen Ruyan casually flicked out a wisp of spiritual wind to extinguish the candlelight in the room.

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The next morning, the first rays of sunlight streamed into the room through the window.

Xu Yan and Shen Ruyan opened their eyes almost simultaneously.

After a night of wondrous energy exchange, both felt refreshed and invigorated, their spiritual energy surging like a tide, even more abundant than after several days of arduous cultivation.

Especially Xu Yan.

Because of her weak foundation, she benefited the most from this mysterious combined training. She felt that her meridians had widened considerably, and her cultivation level had made significant progress.

I even felt that my eyes were much brighter.

What she didn't know was that when they were together, Shen Ruyan's clear, golden eyes had somehow copied a trace of hers.

This is the powerful replicating ability of the mysterious purple aura.

Not only did Wang Daqi benefit, but Xu Yan, as a third party, also benefited.

At this moment, she turned her head and looked at Wang Daqi, who was still sleeping beside her, and her cheeks couldn't help but burn again.

"It seems that Daqi also likes this method. Last night... he was particularly energetic."

Xu Yan subconsciously licked her slightly dry lips, a sweet feeling rising in her heart.

Shen Ruyan saw through her little scheme, chuckled, and gracefully sat up, casually draping a light veil over her shoulders. "Yanyan, let Daqi rest a little longer; he used up a lot last night. Come on, come out with your senior sister; I have something nice for you."

The two quietly dressed and left the room.

We arrived in the courtyard.

Shen Ruyan took out a neatly folded light purple silk skirt from her storage bag and handed it to Xu Yan.

This is a low-grade, first-tier robe.

A subtle shimmer emanates from the silk-like fabric.

The collar and cuffs are embroidered with exquisite cloud patterns.

Not only is the design novel, but it also exudes a unique, ethereal, and otherworldly feel characteristic of cultivators.

Xu Yan was stunned for a moment, her hands caressing the smooth texture, and she exclaimed, "So beautiful..."

"Do you like it? It's yours." Shen Ruyan smiled slightly, her eyes revealing generosity and closeness.

"Thank you so much, senior sister!!!"

Xu Yan hugged her robe tightly, and all the jealousy and unease she had felt earlier vanished in that moment.

She suddenly realized that having such a generous and cheerful senior sister to take care of her wasn't so bad after all.

Yes, we'll have to make Daqi work even harder later.

"Also, Senior Sister Xia Chunlian has already informed me about your trip to the Xu family to cultivate immortality. We're scheduled to depart the day after tomorrow."

Shen Ruyan tidied her hair and continued, "Don't bother with anything else today. Once Daqi wakes up, come with me to 'Curved Blade Lake.' Firstly, to check on the irrigation situation there, which is a project that my Shen family and the Xu family are cooperating on; secondly, I'll take you around the market area so you won't stay cooped up in the house all the time."

"Okay, I'll follow your arrangements, Senior Sister. Thank you for taking care of me," Xu Yan replied happily.

"Okay, go change into this outfit. Let me see how pretty our junior sister Yanyan is." Shen Ruyan patted her shoulder and teased her.

Xu Yan blushed and nodded, then quickly ran back to the side room with her new robe in her arms.