Battle Through the Heavens: Starting with Cao Ying as an apprentice

At that moment, Yunyun felt all the blood rush to her face, and she was so ashamed that she almost ran away.

Yet deep down, there was a vague and inexplicable expectation.

Chapter 228 Taking down Yun Yun; Zi Yan comes looking for you!

At this moment, she sat by Su Baichen's bedside, watching him stand in the moonlight, silently looking at her, and that little bit of expectation was gradually overwhelmed by unease.

[As expected... I was just deluding myself. What kind of person is this young master? How could he possibly look down on someone as mediocre as me?]

A wave of bitterness washed over her, and Yun Yun hurriedly lowered her head, her voice trembling slightly: "Yun Yun was being presumptuous... I, I'll take my leave now."

She frantically tried to get out of bed, but bumped into a warm embrace.

He was then picked up and carried around the waist.

"Ah!" Yun Yun exclaimed in surprise!

"Since you're here, don't leave!"

After saying that, Su Baichen waved his hand, and the candles in the room were instantly extinguished.

In the distance outside, Cai Lin's door opened silently a crack. She looked towards Su Baichen's courtyard, smiled slightly, and her eyes were full of understanding and satisfaction.

The next morning, as dawn broke.

The courtyard was still shrouded in morning mist. Just as a few clear birdsongs rang out, hurried footsteps came from outside Su Baichen's door.

"Boom boom boom!"

"Su Baichen! Wake up! Wake up now!"

Zi Yan's small figure hopped around outside the door, slapping the door so hard it made a loud banging sound.

When she heard Yun Yun bring the Ice and Fire Dragon King yesterday and mention "we are both dragons," a thought suddenly struck her—Su Baichen is knowledgeable and might actually know her background and even lead her to her own kind!

This idea spread like wildfire, instantly igniting her entire being.

Having grown up alone, not knowing where my parents were or where my roots were, this sense of loss was buried deep in my heart, but now I finally see a glimmer of hope.

Last night she wanted to rush over and ask, but Cai Die stopped her, saying, "I have important business to attend to tonight and cannot be disturbed."

She tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep. As dawn broke, she could no longer restrain herself.

Inside the room, Su Baichen was holding Yun Yun as she slept peacefully. The woman nestled in his arms, her dark hair cascading down the pillow, her sleeping face serene.

After a tender night, the two fell asleep in each other's arms, and now it was time for a good night's sleep.

"Su Baichen! Get up! I have something urgent to discuss!"

The knocking grew more urgent, and Zi Yan's clear voice pierced through the door.

Su Baichen frowned slightly, and before opening his eyes, he subconsciously pulled Yun Yun closer to his chest.

Yun Yun was also woken up. She opened her eyes groggily and met his sleepy gaze.

“It’s Ziyan…” she said softly, her voice hoarse from the early morning.

Su Baichen closed his eyes, the veins on his forehead throbbing slightly. He was always grumpy when he woke up and hated being woken up like this.

Struggling to suppress his anger, he lowered his head and kissed Yun Yun's forehead, his voice low and deep: "Rest a little longer, I'll go check on her."

Yun Yun's cheeks flushed slightly, and she nodded gently. She was indeed weak all over, and didn't even have the strength to lift her hand.

Su Baichen got up, casually put on some trousers, and went to open the door with his upper body bare.

Morning light streamed in through the crack in the door, outlining his strong and well-proportioned figure, with smooth lines in his shoulders and back, and clearly defined muscles that did not appear rugged.

"Click—"

As soon as the door opened, Zi Yan couldn't wait to speak: "Su Baichen! Do you know—"

He stopped abruptly halfway through his sentence.

The little girl stared wide-eyed at the scene before her: the man's long hair was slightly disheveled, his bare upper body still bore some sleep marks, and his trousers were casually tied around his waist, exuding a lazy yet dangerous aura.

What made her cheeks burn even more was that the moment the door opened, an ambiguous sweet fragrance mixed with some special scent wafted towards her.

"You, why aren't you wearing any clothes!" Zi Yan stammered, instinctively taking a half step back.

Su Baichen narrowed his eyes, the morning light reflecting a dangerous glint in them. He said nothing, simply reaching out and grabbing—

Hey! What are you doing!

Zi Yan felt her collar tighten and was lifted up.

She flailed in the air like a kitten, but couldn't break free from that iron-like grip.

"I'm still a child!" she cried out in a panic, her mind a complete mess.

The scene she had glimpsed just now lingered in her mind—the messy bed, the scattered clothes, and that strong scent… Combined with Su Baichen’s gloomy expression at the moment, countless absurd thoughts immediately popped into Zi Yan’s little head.

No way! Could it be that he... also...?

【But...but I'm still young! I haven't grown up yet!】

[Oh no, oh no, I'm going to be harmed before I even reach adulthood!]

She turned pale with fright at the image she had conjured up in her mind, but still tried to sound tough: "You don't even spare children! I'm going to sue you! I'll tell Sister Cailin! I'll tell Sister Caidie!"

Su Baichen ignored her nonsense and strode towards a guest room in the side room, carrying her with him.

In the courtyard, Cai Die was holding Su Ling'er's little hand, teaching her to identify the flowers and plants in the morning dew. Hearing the sound, she looked up and happened to see this scene.

"Mother, what's wrong with Sister Ziyan?" Su Ling'er asked curiously.

Cai Die caught sight of the slender wooden stick in Su Baichen's hand, her expression immediately changed, and she quickly covered her niece's eyes: "Ling'er, be good, let's go see the fish."

She was very familiar with that stick—the last time Cao Ying mischievously broke Su Baichen's treasured possession, she was taught a lesson by this stick.

Afterwards, the little girl lay on the bed and cried her eyes out, and dared not be naughty for three days.

[It's all over, Ziyan is doomed.] Cai Die silently mourned for Ziyan in her heart.

Su Ling'er peeked through her fingers and muttered, "Sister Ziyan is going to get a beating..."

In the side room, Su Baichen put Ziyan on the ground and closed the door behind him.

"Xiao Bing," he instructed the doorway, his voice low but clear.

"Prepare a bowl of nourishing soup for Yunyun, something gentle and nourishing."

A cold reply came from outside the door: "Yes, my lord."

After giving his instructions, Su Baichen turned to look at Zi Yan.

The little girl sat on the ground, hugging her knees, looking both scared and stubborn.

“Speak,” he said, sitting down in the chair with his long legs crossed, tapping his palm lightly with the wooden stick in his hand.

"Why did you wake me up so early in the morning?"

The sound of the wooden stick tapping her palm wasn't loud, but it sent a shiver down Zi Yan's spine. She swallowed hard, forcing herself to remain calm: "I...I just wanted to ask if you know anything about my background...Yesterday, Sister Yunyun said that the Ice and Fire Dragon King and I are both dragons, and I thought..."

"So you came to bang on the door before dawn?" Su Baichen raised an eyebrow.

"I'm in a hurry..." Zi Yan's voice trailed off.

Su Baichen nodded and stood up. Sunlight shone from behind him, casting a long shadow that completely enveloped Zi Yan.

"I understand you're in a hurry." He approached slowly, his tone calm.

"But disturbing someone's peaceful sleep should be punished."

Before she could finish speaking, Zi Yan felt a sudden lightness in her body as she was pressed down onto his knees.

Before she could react, a sharp "smack" rang out, followed by a burning pain in her buttocks.

"Ah!" Zi Yan screamed, tears welling up instantly.

"This time, I'll teach you the time." Su Baichen's voice remained calm, but his hands kept moving.

"Clap! Clap! Clap!"

The sound of the wooden stick falling was crisp and rhythmic, each strike sending a shiver down Zi Yan's spine.

At first, she gritted her teeth and tried to hold back, but after a few moments she couldn't hold back anymore and burst into tears.

"Waaaaah... Su Baichen, you bastard! Stop hitting me!"

"I know I was wrong! I'll never do it again!"

"Waaaaah...it hurts so much! I'm going to be beaten to death!"

The wailing from the guest room was deafening, and everyone in the courtyard could hear it clearly.

Cai Lin stood at a distance, holding Su Ling'er in her arms. The little girl was so frightened that she buried her face in her mother's arms.

The Ice and Fire Dragon King stood under the corridor, expressionless, but a knowing glint flashed in his eyes—this lord really showed no mercy when it came to disciplining people.

After what seemed like an eternity, the door finally opened.

Su Baichen carried Ziyan, who was sobbing uncontrollably, out of the room. The little girl's eyes were swollen like peaches, and she walked while covering her bottom. When she saw Caidie, her lips trembled, and she was about to cry again.

"Come see me tomorrow, I have something to do." Su Baichen said casually, then turned and walked towards his courtyard.

He needs to go back and check on Yunyun; the soup should be delivered soon.

In the main house in the distance, Yun Yun leaned against the headboard, listening to the commotion outside, shaking her head and chuckling helplessly.

She sipped the warm soup that the Ice Dragon King had brought her, and the warmth flowed from her throat to her limbs.

Chapter 229 Ancient Dragon of the Void!

Su Baichen stayed with Yun Yun for a while before getting up and leaving.

As soon as they left, the room welcomed the new couple.

"Sister Yunyun, Ling'er has come to see you!"

Su Ling'er's clear voice pierced through the door first, followed by the door being pushed open with a creak.

The little girl, like a nimble lark, hopped and skipped into the house, followed by Cai Lin, Cai Die, and Xun Er.

"Sister Yunyun, are you alright? Mother said you were injured, so I came to see you!" Su Ling'er rushed to the bedside, bracing herself on the edge of the bed with both hands, and looked closely at Yunyun.