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

That phrase, "I believe in you," was not just a simple promise, but an unreserved entrustment; "I just need to support you" showed her respect and acceptance for his choices; and that final rhetorical question was a silent promise—no matter what he needed, she would be there to support him.

Trusting your husband, supporting him, and helping him in every way possible—what a perfect partner!

Looking at the woman before him, Su Baichen felt an indescribable surge of emotion and tenderness. He pulled her into his arms again, this time holding her even tighter, as if he wanted to meld her into his very bones.

“Cai Lin, actually it’s like this…” Faced with this unreserved trust, Su Baichen decided to stop hiding it.

He began by recounting Yao Chen's ordeal, detailing how the former Medicine Venerable had been betrayed, his soul had fallen into slumber, and why he sought him out and sought to save him.

He recounted Yao Chen's unparalleled mastery of alchemy and his tragic story. In his words, Su Baichen held nothing back, as if confiding his deepest thoughts and plans to the person he trusted most.

Cai Lin listened quietly, occasionally responding softly, her eyes always focused. When Su Baichen told her everything, a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

His willingness to share these things with her shows that in his heart, she is not only a partner, but also a confidante with whom he can entrust secrets and share burdens.

"So you want to revive this Medicine Venerable?" Cai Lin asked softly, her fingers unconsciously stroking Su Baichen's clothes.

“Yes, that’s right. The main reason I came to Wutan City this time is for him.” Su Baichen looked down at the beauty in his arms and said with sincerity in his eyes, “But I need to leave for a while to find a suitable environment.”

Cai Lin nodded, her eyes sparkling with understanding: "Alright, go ahead without worry, I'll take care of things here, Cai Die!"

Her answer was so natural, so matter-of-fact, as if it were simply her duty. This unconditional support warmed Su Baichen's heart once more, and he couldn't help but lower his head and gently kiss her lips.

"Thank you, it's so good to have you!" He pressed his forehead against hers, his voice full of sincerity.

Cai Lin didn't answer, but simply closed her eyes, savoring the intimacy and warmth of the moment. She could feel the tenderness and love in Su Baichen's embrace, which filled her heart with peace and happiness.

However, at this heartwarming moment, Su Baichen suddenly seemed to remember something and gently opened his arms.

"Oh, by the way, I have a gift for you."

His eyes gleamed with anticipation as he took out a jade slip from his storage ring, a scroll emitting a faint spiritual light. The jade slip was simple and elegant, its surface shimmering with a strange luster, clearly indicating that it was no ordinary item.

"This is a cultivation technique I specially prepared for you. Take a look and see what you think." Su Baichen handed the jade slip to Cai Lin, his tone gentle.

Cai Lin took the jade slip. The moment her fingertips touched it, a warm energy flowed into her body, invigorating her. She looked down and saw the five ancient characters "Nine Heavens Nourishing Spirit Technique" on the jade slip radiating a soft light.

Cai Lin curiously opened the jade slip and began to read its contents. At first, she browsed it casually, but soon her expression became focused, and surprise and delight gradually appeared in her eyes.

The Nine Heavens Spirit Nourishing Technique is no ordinary cultivation method; it is a unique art specifically designed for those with multiple souls or split soul incarnations. As Cai Lin gained a deeper understanding of the technique's contents, her breathing gradually quickened—this technique was practically tailor-made for her!

Ever since the newborn soul "Xiao Cai" awakened within her, Cai Lin has been caught in a dilemma. She can sense that Su Baichen's affection for Xiao Cai is genuine, but she herself has complex feelings towards this innocent, childlike soul—she sees it as a part of herself, yet feels helpless because of its independent consciousness.

According to her original understanding, to fully control the body, she had to devour or merge with Xiao Cai, but that would mean that the innocent and lovely being would disappear forever. Whenever this thought arose, a strong sense of reluctance would surge in Cai Lin's heart.

The Nine Heavens Nourishing Spirit Technique perfectly solves this problem! Not only does it not require devouring the divided soul, but it also nourishes it, allowing the main soul and the divided soul to coexist harmoniously, even complementing and growing together. Even more miraculously, when the technique is cultivated to a high level, the divided soul can even leave the body and become an independent force!

This is not just about solving the problem, but also about giving her a qualitative leap in ability while solving the problem, and also giving her a like-minded helper!

Cai Lin was completely immersed in this magical technique. Her fingers gently traced the words on the jade slip, and her mind began to simulate the cultivation method.

She could imagine that when she mastered the technique, Xiao Cai would no longer be a "tenant" inside her body, but would become her closest partner and comrade-in-arms.

Su Baichen looked at Cai Lin's focused expression and felt a surge of relief. He had specifically chosen this cultivation technique from the system shop, hoping it would solve her biggest problem. However, as time passed, Cai Lin seemed completely absorbed in the technique, not even lifting her head once.

Su Baichen raised an eyebrow, a meaningful smile playing on his lips. He gently walked to Cai Lin's side, bent down, and whispered in her ear, "My lady is so focused; is it because my charm is inferior to this scroll of cultivation technique?"

Unaware of what was happening, Cai Lin remained absorbed in the profound mysteries of the technique, and subconsciously responded, "Stop fooling around, this technique is too amazing..."

Before she could finish speaking, she suddenly felt her body lighten as Su Baichen lifted her up in his arms.

"What are you doing? Put me down! I haven't finished reading yet!" Cai Lin finally came to her senses and angrily punched his shoulder, clutching the jade slip tightly in her hand.

Su Baichen carried her to the bed, his eyes gleaming with a mixture of mischief and deep affection: "There's plenty of time for cultivation, we can practice tomorrow. Now—" He gently placed her on the soft bed, leaned closer, and said softly, "Now it's time to cultivate with me."

"You..." Cai Lin was about to retort when her lips were gently sealed.

In the instant their consciousnesses merged, in a corner of Cai Lin's body, Xiao Cai curled up in panic: "Quick, quickly shut off my hearing and touch, shut off everything from the outside world!"

However, the warm and affectionate emotional fluctuations still rippled outwards, permeating the entire soul space.

Outside the window, the moonlight quietly climbed onto the treetops, casting a silvery veil over the warm night. Inside the room, another kind of cultivation was in full swing—a deep fusion of souls, a silent expression of trust and love.

Chapter 106 The Rebellious Sister!

Sunlight streamed into the room and shone on Cai Lin's face. Cai Lin turned over, and every inch of her body under the quilt spoke of exhaustion.

Last night, her cultivation with Su Baichen continued until the early hours of the morning. Not only did she suffer a severe physical blow, but the spiritual connection she experienced left a deep imprint on her mind.

She curled up in the soft quilt, her consciousness fluctuating between sleep and wakefulness.

In a hazy state, she felt a pair of hands gently stroking her long hair, the fingertips combing from the roots to the tips, the movements so tender as if afraid of disturbing some precious treasure.

A smile unconsciously crept onto Cai Lin's lips. It was Su Baichen. Only he would treat her hair so gently while she slept, and only he knew that her hair was one of her most sensitive areas.

"Husband, stop fooling around..." She closed her eyes, her voice heavy with sleepiness and a hint of coquettishness, "Lin'er can't take it anymore, let Lin'er sleep a little longer..."

Before she finished speaking, her hand unconsciously rose and grasped the hand that was playing with her hair.

The texture doesn't feel right.

Su Baichen's palm was broad and warm, with distinct knuckles and a medicinal fragrance, but this hand... was more slender and softer, with skin as delicate as the finest silk.

Cai Lin's heart skipped a beat, and her hazy consciousness instantly cleared considerably. But before she could fully react, a voice, all too familiar yet now like a thunderclap, rang in her ears:

"My dear sister, does it feel good to be touched?"

Cai Lin suddenly opened her eyes, her sleepiness receding like a tide.

What came into view was not Su Baichen's handsome and gentle face, but a pretty face that bore a seven-tenths resemblance to hers, now wearing a mischievous smile—her own sister, Caidie!

Where is Su Baichen?

He had been sleeping right next to her last night, his arm still around her waist, his breath falling evenly on the back of her neck. They slept in each other's arms, just like every night before.

How come the people next to me turned into colorful butterflies when I woke up?

Oh my god, what did I just say!

"Husband"? "Lin'er can't take it anymore"? In front of her younger sister?

Cai Lin's face flushed crimson instantly, the color spreading from her ears all the way down to her neck. A burning sense of embarrassment coursed through her. Her mind went blank; all thought processes ceased, leaving only instinctive reactions.

"boom!"

Almost reflexively, Cai Lin raised her leg and kicked Cai Die, who was still lying by the bed with a wicked grin, away.

Her movements were so swift that even she herself hadn't expected to unleash such power in such a exhausted state.

"Ouch—!"

Caught off guard, Cai Die was sent flying from the bedside and crashed heavily onto the floor with a dull thud. She rolled half a circle on the floor, clutching her kicked side and wincing in pain.

"Sister, what are you doing!" Cai Die got up from the ground, rubbing her sore spot while glaring angrily at Cai Lin, who was wrapped up like a silkworm cocoon on the bed.

"It hurts so much! I'm your own sister!"

Cai Lin sat up, wrapped in the blanket, revealing only her blood-red face and a pair of wary eyes.

She looked around; besides herself and Cai Die, there was no one else in the room. Su Baichen's clothes were still draped on the screen, and his usual teacup was still on the table, but he was nowhere to be seen.

"How could it be you? What are you doing here?" Cai Lin's voice trembled slightly, whether from embarrassment or anger, she completely ignored her sister's complaints, her beautiful eyes filled with confusion and wariness.

Cai Die stood up, dusted off non-existent dust from her clothes, and pursed her lips: "Heh, what's wrong? You're disappointed in your own sister?"

She deliberately drew out her words, mimicking Cai Lin's soft, coquettish tone: "Don't you think someone should be in bed with you~"

Cai Die's imitation was incredibly lifelike, and her utterance of "husband" was so enchanting that it deepened Cai Lin's blush, making her face almost burn. She glared at her sister, embarrassed and annoyed, but her voice involuntarily lowered: "What 'so-and-so'? That's your brother-in-law!"

"Yes, yes, brother-in-law, I know." Cai Die walked to the table, poured herself a cup of tea, drank it all in one gulp, but her eyes dimmed for a moment.

She was the one who met the young master first. That year, she was injured and lost her memory; it was Su Baichen who saved her, and it was Su Baichen who changed the snake-people race. At that time, her sister was still handling affairs and cultivating, while she stayed by the young master's side day and night, serving him tea and water, grinding ink and practicing with him. She thought that as long as she continued to silently wait like this, one day the young master would see her feelings.

But she didn't expect that it would only take three months.

In just three months, the usually aloof and reserved older sister, who had never shown any interest in any suitors, actually confessed her feelings to the young master. Even more unbelievable to her was that the young master accepted her.

Cai Die still remembers that day when she heard from the elder that her sister had become the young master's woman.

At that moment, she felt as if her heart had been squeezed hard by something, and the pain was so intense that she could hardly breathe.

From then on, she began to doubt whether her method of turning the tables as a maid was wrong.

A direct and straightforward confession like the older sister's is better.

But after much deliberation, she decided to use her own method of rising from the ashes as a maid. As the young master's most trusted maid, she would steadily and surely improve her standing in his heart. She believed that as long as she persisted, one day…

Cai Die shook her head, temporarily suppressing her chaotic thoughts. Now was not the time to think about these things. She turned her gaze back to Cai Lin on the bed, her eyes gradually turning dangerous.

Cai Lin was still feeling embarrassed, annoyed, and confused. Where had Su Baichen gone last night? And why had he let Cai Die into his room? Did he know his sister was here? Where was he now?

Countless questions swirled in her mind, making her completely unaware of her sister's increasingly intense gaze.

It wasn't until she felt a strong, undisguised gaze sweeping over her that Cai Lin snapped back to reality, looked up, and met Cai Die's sparkling eyes.

That look in his eyes... was like a hungry wolf seeing a plump lamb, or a pervert encountering a stunning beauty, filled with undisguised desire and curiosity.

Although Cai Lin was wrapped in a brocade quilt, revealing only her shoulders and neck, the curves beneath the quilt still revealed her exquisite figure. In particular, her impressive bust, even under the cover of the quilt, still displayed a breathtaking curve.

The butterfly's Adam's apple bobbed, and its eyes shone even brighter.

"Sister—" she drawled, a bright, almost dangerous smile spreading across her face, "It's been so long since we've been alone together like this~"

Warning bells rang in Cai Lin's mind, and she instinctively shrank back: "What do you want to do—"

Before she could finish speaking, the butterfly had already transformed into a blur and pounced on her!

"Ah!" Cai Lin exclaimed in surprise, and was knocked down onto the soft bed. Cai Die clung to her like an octopus, her hands groping her body without any restraint.

"Hehe, sister, let's have some sweet time!" Cai Die said, gently tickling Cai Lin's waist.

Cai Lin trembled, both ashamed and angry: "Get down here right now! What kind of behavior is this!"

"No!" Butterfly refused outright, her hands already wandering all over Rainbow Scale's body. Then she let out an exaggerated exclamation, "Wow! Sister, how come your body is so big! I remember we used to be about the same size!"

She looked up at Cai Lin with bright, inquisitive eyes: "Is there some secret recipe? Tell me, I promise I won't tell anyone! I'm your own sister!"

"Get out!" Cai Lin blushed with embarrassment and reached out to push her sister away, but because she had exhausted herself last night, her hands were weak and powerless, and it seemed as if she was trying to refuse but actually welcoming her.

"No way~" Butterfly took advantage of the situation, practically lying on top of Cailin, sniffing her neck like a puppy: "Mmm~ Sister smells so good, is it brother-in-law's scent?"

"Colorful Butterfly!" Colorful Scale was both ashamed and angry, and her voice changed.

"Sister, you have such a great figure." Butterfly seemed not to hear, and her hand slid restlessly to Cailin's body, gently pinching her: "How come I never noticed before? Your waist is so slim, your legs are so long...tsk tsk, even I, as your younger sister, can't help but be tempted!"

"Sister, stop fooling around!" Cai Lin finally regained some strength and tried to push Cai Die off her, but Cai Die stuck to her like a piece of chewing gum and she couldn't push her away no matter what she did.