Zero Succubus in the Territory: Starting with Apprenticeship to the Yi Xuan Sisters

"How was it? Did you enjoy getting along with your senior brothers and sisters?"

Yi Jiang reached out and gently ruffled Yi Xue's hair, her tone as tender as a mother concerned about whether her child was getting along well with classmates at school.

"Yes, I'm very happy. My senior brothers have taken good care of me."

He obediently sat down next to the stone bench, nodded vigorously, and said in a light tone.

In his previous life, his childhood was a complete disaster, so he cherishes the carefree playtime he enjoys today with others by his side.

"That's good. Xue'er, you must be hungry. Your master specially brought you food from the dining hall."

Upon hearing this, Yi Jiang felt slightly relieved. She reached out and lifted the white cloth on the table, revealing a wooden plate with many char siu buns underneath. She picked one up, gently tore it open, and handed the larger half to Yi Xue in front of her.

The aroma of char siu bao, mingled with the subtle scent of herbs, tantalized his taste buds. Without a second thought, Yi Xue took the half-eaten char siu bao from Yi Jiang and began to eat it heartily.

"Don't worry, there's more if you need more."

Seeing him eating so heartily, Yi Jiang was also happy. These char siu buns were specially prepared for Xue'er by the person in charge of the vegetarian hall. They were not only nutritious, but also guaranteed to taste delicious. Normally, they would not be so willing to eat them like this.

After quickly finishing the half-eaten bun in her hand, Yi Xue reached out and picked up another one. As she took a bite, her gaze fell on Yi Xuan, who was still engrossed in his book.

She had been studying the classics since the beginning, her expression calm, but her nostrils twitched slightly as if the aroma had tempted her, which Yi Xue found rather amusing.

That won't do! Not eating properly is unacceptable. No matter what, eating should always be the first priority for living beings!

Yi Xue chewed on the bun in his mouth, then slowly stopped. He looked down at the char siu bun in his hand, hesitated for a second, then broke off half of it from the side that hadn't been bitten and gently handed it to Yi Xuan.

"Master Yixuan, you should eat too."

The boy's voice was soft and sincere. Upon hearing this, Yi Xuan put down his book, a ripple appearing in his eyes.

"I'll share some with you, it's very delicious."

In her eyes, Yi Xue's figure at this moment gradually overlapped with her sister's figure from back then. Back then, her sister would always share the char siu bao with her like this after she "bought" them. Her sister was the best sister in the world, and she always gave her the extra half.

Memories suddenly surged up, and my heart felt like it had been gently bumped by something, a bittersweet feeling.

Seeing Yi Xuan standing there, lost in thought, Yi Xue frowned slightly, pushed the bun forward a little further, and placed her small hand directly on the stone next to Yi Xuan, looking at her intently.

"Master has been reading for a long time and hasn't eaten anything. He'll be hungry."

Yi Jiang watched this scene quietly, a gentle smile spreading across her eyes, without making a sound to disturb it.

Yi Xuan looked into the boy's clear, unadulterated eyes, his emotions pure and simple, as if he simply wanted a hot meal.

Just like her older sister who protected her without reservation and always thought of her back then.

Yi Xuan chewed the food in her mouth carefully, looked up at Yi Xue who was looking at her expectantly, her eyes softened, and she softly thanked her.

"Thank you, Xue'er, it's delicious."

[Yi Xuan's favorability increased by 5%]

Upon receiving Yi Xuan's response, Yi Xue immediately smiled sweetly, as if she had received a great compliment. She was especially happy after hearing the system notification.

Fearing that the two children wouldn't have enough to eat, Yi Jiang picked up a char siu bao, cut it in half, and handed it to Yi Xue and Yi Xuan respectively, speaking gently.

"Eat slowly, there are still plenty of char siu bao, enough for tonight."

The three sat around a small stone table, exchanging no words, only enjoying the aroma of food, the gentle evening breeze, and the tender sunset.

After the three finished dinner, it was completely dark, and a chill began to rise in the mountains. Yi Jiang tidied up the wooden tray on the table, and Yi Xuan closed the book he had been reading without any interest.

After saying goodnight to his two masters, Yi Xue carried Xiao Bai straight to his room. Although it was still early, he still had a lot to study, such as the various functions after the system update.

"Xue'er, wait a moment."

Just then, Yi Xuan called out to Yi Xue and handed him a basic introductory cultivation booklet.

"Here, take this and familiarize yourself with the contents tonight. You can officially begin your cultivation tomorrow morning. Don't rush things; just proceed step by step."

Her master once told her that there are three thousand great paths and ten thousand ways to walk them. There is no need to be bound by one particular path. The best way is to walk your own path, especially when laying a foundation. Following your nature and arousing your interest is often more effective than forcing yourself to endure hardship.

Back then, she made quite a few jokes because she couldn't accept those rigid cultivation methods, but thankfully her master helped her find the way.

"If you have any questions, just ask me or my sister, and we'll help you answer them."

Yi Xuan's eyes were gentle, and his slender fingers lightly touched Yi Xue's brow, like a master in a martial arts novel enlightening his disciple.

"Yes, I understand. Thank you, Master Yixuan."

Yi Xue nodded gently, then carried the booklet back to his room as if it were a priceless treasure. His excitement was no less than that of a sect's final battle after receiving the ancestor's inheritance.

As night deepened, a candle still burned in the corner of the room. Xiaobai curled up on the pillow, yawning peacefully. Yixue sat on the edge of the bed, the booklet beside her. She recalled her experiences of the past day: from being chased after stealing buns on the street, to meeting two masters and becoming their disciple, and then stepping into Yunkui Mountain to have a new name and a new life.

He felt unreal about how lucky he was. It was only their first meeting, and he should have been very wary, but unexpectedly, he couldn't bring himself to suspect Yi Xuan and Yi Jiang. Moreover, the two of them seemed genuinely kind to him.

Yi Xue sighed softly and raised her hand to bring up the system interface. However, no matter what, she was able to get out of her predicament thanks to the system's help, so she should thank it first.

However, before he could speak, the system seemed to have read his mind and spoke in advance.

[No need to thank me, host, but I'm glad you've finally recognized my usefulness.]

Chapter Nine: Master Sleeps With Me

"Oh, um... I'm sorry, I said you weren't useful before."

Upon hearing this, Yi Xue scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly. Although he knew that the system could see his inner thoughts, he was still a little unaccustomed to communicating like this.

[Host, there's no need to apologize. I truly couldn't provide the necessary assistance back then; calling me "useless" wouldn't be an exaggeration.]

Uh... what's going on? Why did my personality become so negative after unlocking the features?

[However, host need not worry. From now on, this system will wholeheartedly provide the most comprehensive assistance to the host and will never again exhibit the unreliable behavior of before.]

Oh, suddenly you've gotten all worked up again, but saying things like that in such a emotionless tone just sounds kind of funny...

[I'm glad you're happy, bringing you joy is one of my duties.]

...Never mind, let's first figure out what functions the system has.

Then, Yi Xue turned to look at the system panel on the side.

[Name: Yi Xue]

[Strength: A complete idiot with a combat power below 5]

[Age: 6 years old]

[Charm Value: 100 (Reached its peak and cannot increase further, but can be boosted by skills)]

Note: A high charm value will affect the favorability rating when you first meet the target and will also increase the favorability rating in subsequent meetings.

[Identity: Newly recruited disciple of Yunkui Mountain]

[Skills: Warm Snow Abode, Ether Mastery (B)]

"Uh... I know I'm just a kid and don't have much fighting power right now, but that's a really hurtful assessment of me!"

But I didn’t expect my charm value to be so high, reaching the peak. Could it be that he has always been a handsome guy?

Yi Xue was naturally pleased to receive such praise, and her resentment at being called a weakling vanished. She then turned her attention to the next column.

[Target already bound to affection level:]

1. Yi Jiang

Charm rating: 97

Identity: 12th generation sect leader of Yunkui Mountain, current sword master of the Qingming Sword

Favorability rating: 72 (Like)

Note: Favorability is divided into eight levels: indifferent, stranger, familiar, fond, liking, devoted, sincere, and unwavering. The higher the level, the more valuable the rewards that can be unlocked.

Evaluation: The young sect leader is gentle and composed, yet strong-willed. She cares for all living beings, loves her fellow disciples, and values ​​family ties. She regards her only younger sister as everything. At such a young age, she has shouldered an excessively heavy responsibility. She is willing to give everything for the future of the sect, but where does her own future lie?

She never expected that her master was actually the current sect leader of Yun Kui Mountain. No wonder the disciples treated her with such respect. But what was the Azure Nether Sword? Was it some kind of sect-protecting treasure? And why was it described that way…?

Having read all sorts of works in his previous life, he keenly sensed the danger, so with a trembling heart, he looked at Yi Xuan's favorability panel.

2. Yi Xuan

Charm rating: 97

Identity: A core disciple of Yunkui Mountain, exceptionally intelligent, and Yi Jiang's younger sister.

Favorability: 65 (favorable)

Evaluation: A sect genius nestled under her older sister's wing, she appears aloof and reserved. Despite her outstanding talent, she lacks worldly experience. As the younger sister, she completely trusts and admires Yi Jiang, regarding her older sister as her support and role model, and wholeheartedly wants to share the burden with her.

Hmm… I have a feeling something's not quite right…

[Host, due to the system's previous error, this system has decided to compensate you with a newbie gift pack. Please check it.]

The sudden system notification interrupted his thoughts, and seeing this, Yi Xue opened the gift package without hesitation.

[The gift pack has been opened. Congratulations, host, you have obtained the Sound Engine - Day and Night Shining]

Day and Night Radiance: A specially designed audio engine produced by the system, which will provide the user with a 75% increase in abilities when worn.

A dark-colored iron bracelet was worn on his wrist, with a jet-black sphere embedded in the center. This must be the sonic engine the system had mentioned.

In the game's lore, the sonic engine was a special piece of equipment for people inside the void. It could achieve unexpected effects through etheric resonance, such as imbuing the wearer's weapon with lightning. In this light, the one the system gave him seemed a bit lacking. However, he didn't mind; having something was better than nothing.

He moved his wrist slightly. The sonic device was very light, so even a child wouldn't find it cumbersome to wear. He also truly felt the increase in strength. He could now lift a corner of a table that he couldn't lift before.

After testing the sound engine's capabilities, Yi Xue looked at the last column in the system panel, which was called "Affection Points".

[Current Affection Points: 520]

[Affection points can be used for the system's prize pool draw. 1000 affection points are required for each draw, and the rewards are random but definitely generous. Affection points are obtained by accumulating affection with the desired person; the more affection you accumulate, the more diverse and generous the rewards in the prize pool will be.]

"To put it bluntly, it's just a lottery."

However, I didn't expect that drawing a prize would cost so much. I'll try again when I have enough favor points.

Yi Xue muttered to herself, now she had completely figured out the system's functions. In short, as long as she steadily accumulated favorability with her favorability target, she could get various rewards, which was pretty good. Moreover, with such a high charm value, it shouldn't be too much of a chore.

Just as he was thinking this, the door was gently pushed open. There were no footsteps, only a faint, refreshing fragrance, like that of a magnolia in the mountains, brushed past his nose.

Yi Xue subconsciously looked up and saw a gentle and graceful figure standing at the door.

Yi Jiang's long hair was not tied up; her snow-white hair cascaded down her shoulders like flowing water, with a few strands clinging to her fair neck.

She wore a moon-white gauze nightgown, the light and sheer fabric swaying gently in the breeze. The candlelight cast a hazy glow on the fabric, revealing her graceful and slender figure. She had lost the dignified and capable demeanor of her daytime role as a master, and gained a more languid and gentle domestic charm.

She was barefoot, her toes lightly touching the cool wooden floor, as if afraid of disturbing the boy sitting quietly inside. Her eyebrows were curved, and her eyes held a gentle light as soft as the moonlight outside the window.

Looking at Yi Jiang like this, Yi Xue couldn't help but recall the scene when she took a bath during the day. Her face turned slightly red, and she looked away somewhat at a loss. Then she simply picked up the booklet that Yi Xuan had given her and started flipping through it, but she couldn't concentrate on reading it at all.

"Xue'er, aren't you asleep yet?"

Yi Jiang walked slowly to the bedside, her gaze falling on the boy's somewhat flustered face, and asked softly.

"Hmm, I've been looking at things related to cultivation, so I can't sleep..."

Yi Jiang smiled slightly and sat down on the windowsill, closing the distance between herself and the other person. She saw through Xue'er's little lie at a glance.

She slowly reached out and pulled the tense Yi Xue into her arms, and his head inevitably came into contact with that huge softness. The rich fragrance filled his nostrils, making him a little flustered.

Yi Jiang seemed completely unconcerned, holding him tightly in her arms and speaking softly.

"You're scared, aren't you? Don't be afraid, Master is right here. Master will sleep with you."

Chapter Ten: There are always creatures on earth that dare to face the might of the great thunder.

“I know you’re scared. You’ve been through so much on your own since you were little, and suddenly someone is willing to take you in and give you a place to stay. You can’t believe it, right?”

Yi Jiang asked softly, her fingertips gently tracing the boy's messy hair. She then gently cupped the back of his head with both hands and pulled him into her arms, as if this would allow him to feel warmth directly.

"Well……"

Yi Xue's mind was a mess. He couldn't feel anything except a white blur in front of him. He only heard half of what Yi Jiang said. He was scared... and wanted to sleep.

Sleeping alone isn't a problem, but if this continues, he might develop "thunder phobia".

So he made a token struggle, but the overwhelming milky aroma made him reluctant to leave. After all, it's common knowledge that the greater the mass, the stronger the gravity, and...

There are always creatures on earth that dare to face the might of thunder. ( )

In short, Yi Jiang took his awkward and somewhat hesitant behavior as a silent acquiescence.

Seeing his cautious, timid, and fearful appearance, Yi Jiang felt a deep pang of heartache.