One of my fairy-like friends

“Because…my blood?” Mingyan asked.

"Hmm... But we've tried using your blood to enhance Second Sister's strength before, but judging from the actual results, the effect was minimal." Huang Qingfei nodded and said, "My situation at the time was very special. I was afflicted by Yin poison, and the Phoenix blood in my body was weakened to a certain extent. After your Human King blood was injected, it fused with the Phoenix blood, reactivating and strengthening the Phoenix blood. But with Second Sister, although the Phoenix blood and Human King blood could fuse together, the degree of fusion was not ideal."

“If it were the phoenix blood from the Phoenix Blood Pool, there would be no such worry, as they could blend together well. However, the phoenix blood in my second sister’s body already has its own aura. Unless she is poisoned like I was before and the Phoenix Blood Pool is suppressed to a certain degree, it would probably be difficult for them to blend together well.”

Mingyan raised an eyebrow. "Then... is there a solution?"

"As things stand, it seems there isn't one, but there is one thing... that we could try..." At this point, Huang Qingfei's tone and expression became somewhat subtle.

Seeing Huang Qingfei's expression, Mingyan suddenly thought of the month he and his senior sister had spent together without any restraint. He was surprised. Could it be that she was talking about the real way of intimate intercourse?

Huang Qingfei didn't keep Mingyan waiting long. She whispered in his ear what Mingyan had guessed about.

Mingyan was incredulous. "Auntie... how could my second... sister and I do such a thing? I'm Feiyan's fiancé... and besides, I just said not long ago that as an elder, it's not that my sister can't be with me... cough cough..."

"Indeed, no, it would give people something to say. So, it's Huang Nishang." Huang Qingfei smiled slightly. "So, nominally it's Huang Nishang. As for what happens between you and my second sister that others don't know about, what does that matter?"

"This won't do!!"

"What's wrong with that? Are you under some kind of psychological pressure? Don't forget, the Huang family reproduces by drinking blood. Apart from Fei Yan's mother, who can be considered Fei Yan's true elder, my second sister and I are, in a true sense, just Fei Yan's older sisters." Huang Qingfei said casually, "If elders can't be included, then sisters don't matter, right?"

This has always been the way of the cultivation world. If it involves elders, it is considered a violation of human ethics. But if it involves sisters, it doesn't matter. It has always been common for sisters to share a husband in the cultivation world, and no one will say that there is a problem with human ethics.

Everyone is essentially a daughter of the phoenix, all sisters. Even Huang Junru can be considered Huang Feiyan's older sister.

"But the outside world can't accept it..."

"The outside world can't accept it because most of them are old-fashioned. Do you want to be just as old-fashioned? Can't you feel your second sister's care and affection for you?" Huang Qingfei sighed softly, "Do you want your second sister's affection to go to waste?"

Mingyan was speechless for a moment.

"Whether from the perspective of the Huang family or from the perspective of a younger sister, I hope that you and your second sister can get together. On the one hand, having one more person to help us is definitely a good thing for the Huang family. On the other hand, I don't want my second sister to be all alone and drinking alone..." Huang Qingfei said, "As for Feiyan, she will understand."

...Would Fei Yan really understand? Her aunt clearly didn't see how wary Fei Yan was of Ming Yan and Huang Junyi getting close...

"This kind of thing might not even work, right?" Mingyan frowned.

"You can give it a try. Even if it doesn't work, I'm sure Second Sister won't mind," Huang Qingfei said with a smile.

"I care..." Ming Yan remained expressionless, but his expression soon changed, as if he had no right to say he cared, since he was now thinking of having everything from his senior sister Fei Yan...

But the problem is, does this mean we have to include Fairy Sister too? Mingyan was a little confused. Although his senior sister said she could accept Feiyan, it was hard to say whether she could accept Fairy Sister as well. As for Feiyan, if she found out about what happened between her and Fairy Sister, she would probably explode.

"How can you try something like this..." Mingyan said weakly.

"If you don't want to go through such a direct route, you can use other methods, such as providing some finished products." Huang Qingfei smiled, showing no shyness whatsoever, leaving Ming Yan somewhat helpless...

What is all this...? They even provide finished products... Auntie, your image is about to collapse...

"Auntie, is this your personal opinion... or..." Mingyan hesitated for a moment before asking.

"This is what my eldest sister and I think. As for my second sister, I didn't ask, but everyone knows what she's thinking," Huang Qingfei said with a smile. "So, you don't need to feel guilty."

"That's true..." Mingyan was somewhat conflicted, even puzzled. His mother-in-law supported it? What was this all about? He was going to marry her daughter!

Mingyan was a little confused.

"Don't think too much about it. Go and talk to your second sister." Huang Qingfei stood up with a smile and gently patted Mingyan's shoulder. "The future of the Huang family depends on you."

Mingyan fell silent and said, "I can't do that, Feiyan will be angry."

"We will handle Fei Yan's situation," Huang Qingfei emphasized again. "We also know that Fei Yan sometimes needs to make sacrifices, but as a member of the Huang family, we believe she can understand."

The reason why the Huang family has been able to maintain harmony until now is because everyone is willing to make sacrifices. When facing problems that the family encounters, they generally have no selfish motives, or they combine selfish motives with the interests of the family, just like Huang Junyi's situation this time.

If Huang Junyi and Ming Yan can eventually help Huang Junyi break through to the Human Ying level, it will be a good thing for the entire Huang family, and for Huang Junyi herself, it will naturally be a good thing.

"..." Ming Yan was silent for a moment, then looked at Huang Qingfei, who continued, "As for whether you want to help or not, it's up to you. If you're willing to help your 'sister,' that's great, but if you're not, that's fine too..."

Now that the topic has come up, Mingyan really needs to think this over carefully. He nodded, "I...I'll go talk to my sister..."

Chapter 122 Once, Twice, and Countless Times

Perhaps these things always have a beginning, and then...

Once you've done it the first time, you'll do it a second, a third, and countless more times.

After leaving the ancient book archive, Mingyan kept thinking about this question.

He had a very good impression of the fairy sister. She really took good care of him and was very considerate. If he didn't have a good impression of her, then Mingyan would be somewhat ungrateful.

But can this so-called goodwill really make him cross some things that he shouldn't cross and go to the other side?

This isn't just about the fairy sister and her; it actually involves Fei Yan and her senior sister as well.

Whether it's for the senior female student or for the non-smokers, adding more people to the existing group might not be a wise move.

But just as Huang Qingfei said, it seems that everyone knows what the fairy sister thinks of him, and he should indeed give the fairy sister an answer, whether it is to agree or refuse.

Making a choice is difficult. Accepting it will hurt Fei Yan, and not accepting it will hurt Fairy Sister. Neither option seems acceptable.

If we ignore other factors and only consider the consequences of the two choices, rejecting the fairy sister would likely cause Huang Junru, Huang Qingfei, and even the fairy sister to harbor resentment towards me, while accepting her would only hurt Feiyan. Under these circumstances, it seems that accepting the fairy sister is the most appropriate choice.

However, this kind of multiple-choice question cannot be approached this way, because Mingyan cannot ignore other factors, such as what Feiyan would think after finding out, or what the outside world would think after finding out.

Mingyan was already having a headache figuring out how to get Feiyan to accept her senior sister, and now there was another fairy sister on top of that...

This was exactly what Mingyan was worried about, because they would run into each other all the time, and even if he refused, he wouldn't be able to avoid it in the future, which was the most awkward part.

He doesn't understand his own thoughts right now. Perhaps after talking to the fairy sister, he will be able to make a decision.

On the way, Mingyan remembered his sister's words...

If you like something, go for it. But if possessing it might hurt the people around you, should you still go for it?

Mingyan pondered the question in silence. In truth, if only he didn't have so many moral principles, he wouldn't need to consider so much at all.

Mingyan arrived at the courtyard where Huang Junyi lived. She was a key figure in the Huang family, and her residence was very close to Huang Junru's main hall.

The Huang family members mostly live alone and do not have any maids or servants, because there are only Huang family members in the house. Huang family members are equal, regardless of their status, so there are no other Huang family members to serve as maids or servants.

As Mingyan entered the courtyard, he saw Huang Junyi sitting alone in the pavilion, holding a wine cup, lost in thought.

As Mingyan approached, Huang Junyi's eyes quickly swept over him. She had probably already noticed Mingyan's presence. Although she couldn't compare to her sisters, she still stepped forward to greet him.

“Sister.” Mingyan smiled and stopped in front of Huang Junyi.

"Why are you here? Do you want to have a drink with me?" Huang Junyi gently shook him, her smile alluring.

"Is your mood down again, sister?" Mingyan sat down. "Why are you drinking to drown your sorrows again?"

"You think I'm drowning my sorrows in alcohol?" Huang Junyi chuckled. "I'm not that sentimental. I just wanted to drink, so I drank."

"If only that were true." Mingyan sighed softly. "I could tell that my sister wasn't in a good mood."

"Do you really think you can tell?" Huang Junyi's smile remained unchanged, alluring and seductive.

"Does my sister think I can't see it?" Mingyan asked back.

"I hope you can see it." Huang Junyi's smile gradually faded. "Can you see through me?"

Huang Junyi's tone was expectant; she was waiting for Mingyan's answer, waiting for him to say that "he can understand and see through things." She hoped that Mingyan could understand her.

Mingyan understood everything, but he hesitated to speak.

Because saying it out loud is equivalent to answering that multiple-choice question in advance...

To accept or to refuse.

If he refuses, then just say you can't see through it, that will cut off any possibility, and there won't be much trouble afterwards. If he says he can see through it, then that means you accept it, and then Huang Junyi will definitely tell him what's on her mind.

All seemingly insignificant questions and answers actually influence the final outcome.

It takes courage to refuse, but it takes even more courage to accept.

If it were himself who was hurt, that would be fine; Mingyan certainly wouldn't hesitate to do so. But the reality is that the former hurts Huang Junyi, and the latter hurts Huang Feiyan. It seems impossible to avoid hurting someone, just like when Mingyan had to choose between his senior sister and Feiyan.

It seems that choosing to give up on Huang Junyi was the right thing to do, because from many perspectives, Mingyan shouldn't have any inappropriate feelings for Huang Junyi.

But Mingyan recalled his sister's words again...

Will giving up on the fairy sister be a regret? Years later, when I look back on this moment, will I feel sad and think I made a mistake?

Is his behavior worthy of the fairy sister's affection?

As a cultivator, if there are any regrets in this life, it would be too long. If one often recalls the choices made at this moment and feels regretful, it would probably be unbearable.

But if he accepts Fei Yan's feelings, will his actions be worthy of her?

The clearer you see something, the harder it is to make a choice.

Mingyan is not lacking in courage, but what is the difference between using courage to hurt others and being generous with other people's money?

Is there a way to have it all in this world?

Seeing that Mingyan remained silent and did not give an answer for a long time, Huang Junyi laughed self-deprecatingly, "I just wanted to drink."

His tone carried a hint of loneliness and sadness.

If Mingyan had answered Huang Junyi and told her that he had seen through her, her current statement would not have been the case. Perhaps he would have revealed her thoughts, or perhaps he would have told her directly.

Her words were a way of telling Mingyan that since he was unwilling to make things clear, she didn't want to either. Since Mingyan had already expressed his opinion, making things clear would only create more awkwardness. They were both smart people, so it was enough to leave it at that.

Thus, their relationship came to an end.

Perhaps this is the best solution?

Mingyan looked at Huang Junyi and saw that her eyes were unfocused, filled with an indescribable loneliness and disappointment.

It was as if she thought someone could understand her, but the other person was either an idiot who couldn't understand her or a coward who didn't dare to admit it.

Mingyan felt an indescribable sadness, not so much because Huang Junyi had misunderstood him, but because he felt that he had disappointed Huang Junyi.

Looking back on his relationship with Fairy Sister, Fairy Sister always trusted him unconditionally, a fact that was clearly demonstrated when he was with the Ning family. She once said that she always helped her relatives regardless of right or wrong, and in her eyes, Mingyan was "family".

Her care for her was never just a little bit.

She chose him early on, and then began to pay attention to him and take care of him, silently supporting him. Perhaps it was to see him grow up and repay her one day, or perhaps she was simply immersed in this sense of accomplishment.

But no matter what, Mingyan remembered the fairy sister's kindness to him.

"Go back, Mingyan, go keep Feiyan company." Huang Junyi put down her wine glass and said to Mingyan with a smile.

Her smile was clear and pure, unlike the alluring smile she used to have. In the past, she would smile like this when facing strangers, looking very dignified.

So, does the fairy sister consider him an outsider?