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

The fabric of the Taoist robe was soft to the touch, yet it subtly revealed the unique solidity of the fabric. The fabric at the waist was deliberately loose so as not to constrict the body, and there was also enough room in the lapels. The robe swayed gently as he walked, losing some of the childishness and gaining more of the handsome appearance unique to a disciple of a sect.

Yi Xue reached out and straightened her crooked collar slightly. A few strands of black hair fell across her forehead, making her already delicate face appear even brighter against the dark color of her robes.

The moment he pushed open the door and stepped out of the room, the people waiting outside all held their breath in unison.

Yi Jiang's pupils contracted slightly, her burning gaze fixed on him, unwilling to look away. For a moment, she forgot to speak. When she came to her senses, a trickle of saliva had already dripped from the corner of her mouth. To cover up her embarrassment, she quickly raised her hand to wipe it away.

Yi Xuan stood to the side, her eyelashes trembling slightly with a hint of shyness. Like her sister, she could hardly look away, and a faint flutter suddenly rose in her heart. Her fingertips unconsciously touched her chest and gently caressed it.

Mu He'er stared blankly at the completely transformed young man with her lips slightly parted. Even the small candy she was holding in her hand was about to slip from her grasp. At that moment, she had only one thought in her mind.

"It's absolutely top-notch."

Mo Yun'er's cat ears twitched slightly, her tail unconsciously swishing back and forth behind her, her amber eyes unblinking, and she seemed lost in thought.

The group stood there, staring wide-eyed.

Chapter Ninety-Five: The Golden Day (Part Three)

The person in front of me was still the familiar Yi Xue, but after changing into a well-fitting and handsome Taoist robe, her whole demeanor was completely different.

The once innocent and naive appearance of a child now carries a touch of mature charm.

Yi Xue felt a slight burning sensation on the back of his neck as he was stared at by four pairs of eyes. He stopped walking uncomfortably and gently scratched his cheek.

"W-What's wrong? Is there something wrong with the clothes?"

Hearing Yi Xue's slightly embarrassed question, the group snapped out of their daze and quickly coughed a few times to cover up their awkwardness.

Yi Jiang was the first to recover, a gentle smile spreading across her lips. She stepped forward and carefully examined him, nodding repeatedly in praise of how well the Taoist robe suited his adorable appearance. Yi Xuan slightly turned his head, concealing the shyness on his face, and softly echoed, "It looks very good." Mu He'er nodded hurriedly, her eyes sparkling as if she had eaten honey. Mo Yun'er wagged her tail and also let out a soft hum of approval.

The group chatted amongst themselves, seemingly praising Yi Xue's new clothes, but their eyes would occasionally drift towards him.

"This child is so charming at such a young age. I wonder how many girls he'll ruin when he grows up..."

Looking at Yi Xue, who seemed a little uneasy, Yi Jiang couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion.

Just then, a crisp cell phone notification sound rang out abruptly. Today was Tuojin Day; who would be contacting her?

With this question in mind, Yi Jiang took out her phone from her waist. The screen lit up; it was a customer satisfaction survey sent by the merchant who had customized their Taoist robes.

This shop is a well-known old brand in Weifeidi, and it has always paid attention to the customer experience. Even on the day of the gold plating, the after-sales service is still operating as usual. If there is anything you don't like about the clothes, you can send them back to the workshop for adjustment and modification at any time.

Back then, she and her sister also had their Taoist robes made there.

As she spoke, Yi Jiang glanced down at Yi Xue beside her. The young man stood there quietly in a dark Taoist robe, the kite embroidery faintly glowing. His smile was gentle and lovely, and he was so pleasing to the eye that she could hardly find anything to complain about. In fact, she was extremely satisfied.

Yi Jiang quickly swiped the screen to reply to the message, giving it extremely high praise. She then decided to finalize the deal and directly signed a ten-year custom order with the merchant.

Every year thereafter, a new Taoist robe of the same grade would be tailored for Yi Xue according to his changing physique.

Her savings could easily cover such a large expense, and compared to seeing Xue'er like this every year, this expense was nothing.

After finishing processing the messages, she put away her phone, looked up at Yixue again, and a faint smile appeared in her eyes.

"Alright, now that we've changed our clothes, let's head to the training grounds."

"Drill ground?"

Hearing this, Yi Xue became curious. Was going to the martial arts arena now because they were arranging training for the disciples on Tuo Jinri day?

"Alright, you'll see when you get there. Don't expect it to be different from what you imagine, Xue'er."

After saying that, Yi Jiang took the lead and walked out of the courtyard, followed by Yi Xuan, Mu He'er and Mo Yun'er on both sides. The group walked towards the martial arts arena in a lively manner.

The training ground, which used to be filled with the sounds of swords clashing and shouts, has now been completely transformed into a bustling mini-market.

Most of the supplies that everyone had painstakingly purchased a few days ago were laid out here. Rows of stalls were set up, displaying a dazzling array of food and trinkets, with the aroma of delicious food wafting everywhere.

A circular stage was set up in the center of the training ground. Many senior brothers and sisters took turns going on stage to play the zither, dance with swords, and perform magic tricks. All kinds of programs were performed one after another, and laughter rose and fell.

Yi Xue, who had always struggled to survive in the cracks of life in her previous life, had never seen such a lively and vibrant scene.

His eyes were filled with lights and voices, everything was new and exciting, but there seemed to be a thin barrier between him and his heart.

No matter how lively the surrounding noise was, it was hard for it to truly penetrate his heart. He just stood in the crowd, watching others laugh and joke, but he couldn't truly join in the celebration.

Then, as if he had thought of something, he shook his head with a wry smile and then quietly disappeared into the crowd beside him.

Yi Jiang quickly realized that Yi Xue's small figure could no longer be found beside her. She turned slightly to the side, pushed through the surging crowd, and patiently searched for the boy's shadow.

"I've found you, Xue'er."

Finally, she found Yi Xue on a towering rooftop overlooking the entire training ground. He sat quietly on the eaves, letting the wind blow through his black hair.

Hearing Yi Jiang's voice, he trembled slightly, but didn't turn around. He simply shifted his position silently. Yi Jiang immediately understood and patted him on the shoulder.

The dust off his body sat down beside him.

"Are you throwing a tantrum?"

"No... I'm very happy to receive such a gift, but..."

Yi Xue opened her mouth, but ultimately couldn't say anything, continuing to quietly admire the unattainable liveliness and clamor below.

"Xue'er...you're hiding something from your sister, aren't you?"

She could see clearly that the boy seemed to be carrying a heavy burden in his heart, and she had seen that worried look on her younger sister, Yi Xuandu.

As she spoke, she gently put her arm around Yixue's shoulder, allowing his little head to rest on her shoulder.

She wouldn't force Yixue to reveal all the secrets buried deep in his heart, but she would never stand by and watch him bear it all alone until he was completely crushed by the pressure.

“There’s no need to keep everything bottled up inside.” Yi Jiang said gently, her voice low so that only the two of them could hear her. “Xue’er, you are not alone. I, your sister Yi Xuan, senior sister He’er, Yun’er, and the entire Yun Kui Mountain are all your support. We are all your family.”

A few simple words, like a stone thrown into a lake, finally stirred the calm surface. Yi Xue didn't speak, but just looked up at Yi Jiang beside her in a daze.

Actually, he was just afraid. The more he could truly feel the happiness he had at that moment, the more he worried that he might lose it someday in the future.

To others, this might seem like an overreaction, but for Yi Xue, who knew that disaster was about to strike, this fear was perfectly reasonable.

Because no one knew, he couldn't share his fear and anxiety with others. He originally wanted to stay here until the event ended before leaving, but he didn't expect to be discovered by Yi Jiang.

However... if it's just today, then only today.

Yi Xue frowned slightly, as if he was struggling with something. The next second, he let out a long breath, and his eyebrows and eyes gradually relaxed.

"Sister, let's go play."

But today, it's okay to let him enjoy some happiness.

Chapter Ninety-Six: Birds, Fly High

"It's so rare to see Xue'er so relaxed."

Yi Jiang casually picked up a skewer of grilled meat from a nearby stall and handed it to Yi Xuan and the others beside her.

"Yes, Xue'er is such a diligent student. He doesn't listen to me no matter what I say. Sometimes I really think he's not like a child."

Mu He'er took the skewer and ate a bite, a hint of worry in her eyes.

Xue'er is a very thoughtful and gentle child, and she knows how to care for others, but... she doesn't seem to care much about herself.

"Junior brother, you've worked very hard."

After finishing her skewers, Mo Yun'er spoke in a calm tone, her words brief, but everyone present seemed to agree with her.

He was just trying too hard, as if something was chasing him from behind, forcing him to become stronger.

"However, as long as Xue'er is happy now, that's all that matters."

Yi Xuan finished the meat on the skewer in one bite, casually tossed the skewer into the bucket next to her, and then turned to look in the direction not far away.

It was Yi Xue. This time, he finally put aside his worries for a short while and devoted himself to Tuo Jinri's fun.

Enjoying delicious snacks, browsing fun stalls, and watching interesting performances by his seniors, his clear, bell-like laughter rang out, clearly reaching the group at No. 2 Middle School.

Yi Jiang and the others watched quietly. This was the first time they had ever seen Yi Xue show such a genuine and pure smile. The same thought arose in their minds: they had to protect this unique smile.

As Yi Xue strolled along, she had never felt so happy before. It was just an ordinary meal and play with her master and senior sisters, but the feeling was so extraordinary.

Just then, his gaze was drawn to an object placed in the center of the training ground.

There stands a kite sculpture several meters tall, with a handsome and sharp shape, its huge wings spread outwards in layers, standing quietly in the center of the site.

He had never seen this before when he came here, so he tugged at Yi Jiang's sleeve with some curiosity.

"Sister, what's that?"

Yi Jiang followed his gaze and a faint smile appeared on her lips.

"Xue'er, do you remember what your sister told you before, that Tuojinri would take you to see the lanterns?"

"remember."

"That's a lantern."

Yi Xue blinked, her face full of doubt. This heavy and solid sculpture in front of her didn't look like it could fly at all.

"Xue'er, just wait and see."

Yi Jiang put her index finger to her lips and smiled slightly, keeping everyone in suspense as she looked towards the gradually darkening sky in the distance. "Tonight, these lanterns will surely become a sight you will never forget in your life."

Upon hearing this, Yi Xue nodded gently, keeping this expectation quietly in her heart. She continued to stroll through the market stalls with the others, but she couldn't help but keep looking at the huge kite in the center of the market.

Soon, night fell as scheduled, and the lights in the training ground lit up one after another.

All the disciples of Yunkui Mountain stood around the plaza, their eyes fixed on the enormous kite-shaped lantern in the center. The moment everyone had been waiting for—the moment of its release—had finally arrived.

Yi Xue was no exception, and he had already secured the best viewing spot, which was on Mo Yun'er's shoulder. Not only was the air fresh and the view great, but he could also pet her fluffy cat ears.

Yi Jiang slowly stepped onto the high platform. The night breeze fluttered her robes, washing away the fatigue from managing the sect's daily affairs. Her brows and eyes were calm and gentle, and she exuded the poise and grace of a sect leader.

She raised her hand and pressed down lightly, and the room fell silent instantly. Her clear and gentle voice carried on the evening breeze to everyone's ears.

"Today is the day of gold exploration, the mountains and rivers are clear and bright, and the mountain gate is peaceful and serene."

"New beginnings every year, the sun and moon chasing the light – this is the expectation that Wei Feidi has passed down for thousands of years, and it is also the original intention that our Yun Kui Mountain lineage has always adhered to. On the path of cultivation, there are many thorns and obstacles, many cold and hot seasons and loneliness, but the annual festivals are the gentle gifts we give to ourselves."

"Tonight we light the kite-shaped lanterns, not for any frivolous display, but to express our wishes. May the disciples of Yunkui enjoy peace year after year, have steadfast faith in the Dao, make diligent progress in their cultivation, and be fearless."

May the road ahead be filled with trials and tribulations; may you be accompanied by family and friends, reunited year after year, free from loneliness and displacement; may all your aspirations find their home, all your endeavors find their destination, and may all those who journey alone eventually be embraced by the warmth of countless homes.

"Tonight we light lamps to send our wishes, and tomorrow we ride the wind. May we still face the sun and live happily ever after!"

After a brief and sincere speech, thunderous applause erupted throughout the venue, instantly filling the entire mountain with a gentle yet warm atmosphere.

After finishing her speech, Yi Jiang breathed a sigh of relief, quietly turned around and patted her chest. She was always incredibly nervous about this part of the year, but thankfully it went smoothly and she didn't embarrass herself in front of Xue'er.

Next, just as promised, let's put on a grand show for my Xue'er!

"Disciples, follow me to light the lamps!"

The moment her words fell, clear golden runes suddenly flowed from Yi Jiang's fingertips as she formed a series of hand seals, with light swirling around her wrist.

All the disciples present understood immediately and raised their hands in unison. Countless tiny, dazzling magical lights rose from their palms, and the points of light converged into a galaxy, swirling around the kite sculpture.

Yi Xue looked on in astonishment, and Yi Xuan beside her explained softly.

"This is an old custom of the annual Tuojin Day at Yunkui Mountain. All the disciples of Yunkui Mountain cast a wishing spell on the specially made lanterns, entrusting all their beautiful expectations and wishes for the coming year into the lanterns, and letting the mountains, rivers and evening breeze preserve their wishes, praying for a smooth and peaceful year ahead."

After saying that, Yi Xuan turned his head slightly, a wisp of soft light condensed at his fingertips, and taught Yi Xue the simplest incantation and hand seals for the wish-granting spell.

Her movements were gentle, her speech slow, and she patiently guided the boy's fingertips to gather ether and form hand seals.

"It's very simple. God moves with your heart, and sincerity brings results."

With Yi Xue's talent, he naturally learned it quickly. The tiny specks of light transformed into golden light, carrying his expectations, and mingled with the waves of runes from his fellow disciples on the evening breeze.

"I hope... I can continue to live with everyone in Yunkui Mountain."

The next second, the dormant kite-shaped lantern was activated by magic.

The giant bird, which originally looked heavy and solid like a stone sculpture, was now surrounded by layers of cyan-gold light under the infusion of endless Taoist magic. The patterns on its wings shimmered, and fine light patterns flowed slowly along the veins of its wings.

The next second, the giant kite gently trembled its wings, without the slightest feeling of heaviness, and slowly lifted off the ground and took flight, just like a true spirit bird.

The evening breeze lifted the giant bird lantern, sending it soaring upwards, breaking through layers of darkness, and flying into the deep, mysterious night sky.

A massive beam of light enveloped the entire Yunkui Mountain, shimmering and sparkling, a breathtaking sight that Yixue had never witnessed before.

The lantern rose higher and higher, its light growing brighter and brighter, almost blinding people. When it reached the highest point of the night sky, the entire giant bird burst into bloom.

A shower of blue-gold, moon-white, and warm-red light exploded, transforming into countless dazzling fireworks that gradually filled the entire night sky.

The light fell like a cascading river of stars, and the evening breeze carried the starlight down on everyone's shoulders and hair.