For this fellow, who has lived for an unknown number of years, she was still too difficult to understand. Perhaps she once understood.
But for certain things...
There's always a small price to pay, isn't there?
She stood on her tiptoes, closed her eyes, and tilted her head slightly upwards, her delicate nose prominent, her breathing gradually stopping.
Her cherry lips parted, bright and lustrous.
"I'm already sad, so as an apology, give your most respected Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle a kiss."
"Hurry, it's a rare opportunity. You can kiss anywhere."
Abba abba... Yi Jiang's small mouth hung open; she truly didn't understand this move.
She always felt that Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle was joking, after all, Bai Xian was usually very playful, but this posture... it seemed that even if Yun Ming really kissed her, nothing would happen.
Is this right?
She really still didn't quite understand the bond between her Senior Brother and Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle. Was this even allowed?
Yun Ming's breathing noticeably paused, then became a little heavy. Another joke like this, and in front of two Apprentices at that.
Do you think you can be so arrogant just because you're the Junior Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle?
Do you think I really wouldn't dare!
He, Yun Ming, was a man who had already decided to establish a harem! Although with his Senior Sister and Hongdou around, he didn't dare to be too arrogant.
But Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle... you're very dangerous, do you know that!?
He used sound transmission, and he wasn't sure if it was due to Bai Xian's meddling, but he felt exceptionally in tune with his nature today.
"Seducing your Martial Nephew? Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle, after all these years, I still can't see through you... If it were someone else, I might not be tempted."
"But are you perhaps underestimating your own charm?"
"Or overestimating me? I'm not a thirteen-year-old child, and you know I'm not some upright gentleman."
"I don't understand, with so many Apprentices, why are you different with me? Is it truly just playful, or..."
Having said that, Yun Ming playfully hooked Bai Xian's chin. If it weren't for the two Apprentices present, he wasn't sure what he would do.
But it was also good that the Apprentices were there.
The situation wouldn't get out of control.
He lightly kissed the side of Bai Xian's face, a fleeting touch, as if it were just a game.
But when he turned his head, he deliberately brushed past the woman's earlobe.
His teeth gently bit down.
Still using sound transmission.
"Do you know what someone like you was called in my previous life? Fox spirit... little demoness... little hussy..."
...
...
Bang!
Yun Ming flew straight out, crashing heavily onto the wooden floor.
The solid wood directly cracked, covered in dense fissures.
He hadn't even reacted. He really should say that the Junior Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle truly lived up to her name... she was still so powerful.
However, did he just say something out of line again?
Little demoness, hussy... how could he say such things? Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle must be angry, which was a rare sight.
It was a bit socially awkward... but never mind, it was Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle after all.
And those were indeed his darkest thoughts.
When Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle deliberately teased him, and even secretly snuck into his bed in the mountains to mess around, he couldn't help but think that way.
Wasn't Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle trying to seduce him?
So, the thought of doing *that* with Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle was something any normal man would have; it was just a matter of whether or not to act on it... and since he said it, getting beaten was what he deserved.
"Master, Master... are you okay..."
Master didn't look okay.
"Mommy told me to tell you to eat."
At the doorway, the little fox, who had been secretly peeking, her voice milky, her ears drooped instantly. She pulled her ears, covering her eyes.
She had been caught peeking.
Were they kissing just now?
But that big sister was so strong; she could even send a powerful person like Master flying. Amazing, I want to learn!
This move that sent Master flying was deeply etched in Hoshimi Ya's mind, and for countless years thereafter, she strived towards this goal.
The seed of rebellion had already taken root.
Inside the Japanese-style room, Bai Xian froze. She looked at her palms with some confusion, subconsciously...
"Big sister, Master isn't dead, right?"
"Probably, not dead... right?"
Yi Jiang and Yi Xuan instinctively moved a step away from the Junior Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle. As for protecting Master? What a joke, it was good enough that they didn't push Master in front of themselves.
Master was strong and could take a palm strike without issue, but for them...
One palm strike would end their lives.
Fortunately, Bai Xian had no time to mind them. With a hand gesture, she formed a talisman that flew past the little fox and integrated into Yun Ming's body.
"I didn't expect you to think of me that way."
"Is Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle angry? I'm sorry..."
Yun Ming felt a little uneasy at this moment. Any woman would probably not want to be spoken of like that, and it wasn't even playful flirting.
"It's alright, we're even."
"I know you wouldn't normally say such things. It's because I planted a 'Sincere Heart Talisman' on you..."
The purpose of planting the talisman was, of course, to make Yun Ming reveal his true nature, that arrogant disdain for the world.
To create an opportunity to steal the sword.
As for Hoshimi Satsuki calling her 'Mommy', that was just an accident.
Everything was within the divination.
Bai Xian pulled down Yun Ming's clothes and indeed saw a heavy palm print on his chest. An indescribable feeling surged in her heart again.
This time she didn't laugh, although she really wanted to.
The palm print on his chest looked a bit comical, red, and the muscles underneath looked quite firm, but that little bit on a man... it must have hurt a lot.
Breasts weren't exclusive to women.
She hesitated for a moment, still couldn't resist reaching out to tease him, couldn't help but laugh to herself, her laughter gradually becoming unrestrained, but then her smile abruptly vanished.
Her hand also retracted as if shocked by electricity, becoming somewhat weak.
She fell silent.
The silence was almost deathly. The three little ones dared not make a sound.
Because just now, Bai Xian looked like a madwoman. The little fox was a bit scared, and the two sisters were extremely worried.
"I need to rest for a while."
"You go eat lunch, don't worry..."
"Hmm... next time something like this happens, I'll discuss it with you."
She walked into another room alone.
And closed the door.
The corridor remained quiet until Yi Jiang spoke, breaking the silence, "Master, Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle she..."
"It's okay, your Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle is on her period recently... she's not in a very good mood."
Yun Ming stared at the closed door, mumbling.
But then, the woman rushed out again, looking at her good Martial Nephew with killing intent.
"You're right, I'm on my period!"
"And I'm not in a very good mood."
"Let's go, come eat with me."
Yun Ming was dragged out by his ear, but a slight smile played on his face. He seemed to have discovered Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle's little secret.
He also guessed why Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle clung to that chaotic Qingming thought, insisting on researching it, even at the cost of her entire sea of consciousness being invaded.
It turned out Grand-Aunt Martial Uncle was also a fool... a fool who understood nothing!
She had tricked him for so long... Lunch was a family meal, with two extra people.
Hoshimi Soichiro and Hoshimi Yuu, the current and former heads of the Hoshimi Family, respectively. However, one was completely unsuited for martial arts.
The other had not gained the recognition of the demon blade.
Thus, they lived to old age. Should it be considered a blessing or a misfortune?
"Greetings, Senior Yuu. My Master often spoke of you, saying your swordsmanship is unparalleled."
"Cough cough, it's nothing worth mentioning, nothing worth mentioning..."
Although the old man was advanced in age, his hair was still thick and black, and his eyes were bright and piercing, truly a testament to his enduring vigor.
A wide smile played on his lips; everything was fine as long as that shameless old Xuan Mingzi didn't come knocking.
This time, he finally met the Apprentice his old friend praised so highly. Indeed, he was a handsome, dashing, and talented young man!
At such a young age, he had already reached the Yun Zhuan Realm.
Moreover, his entire body was brimming with vital energy, indicating that he hadn't neglected body cultivation either. Good, good!
What a pity his precious granddaughter Miyabi was too young!
Alas... alas!!
"Why does Senior sigh?"
Hoshimi Yuu immediately became excited, firmly grasping Yun Ming's hand. His palm was thick with calluses; this was truly an old senior who had trained in martial arts his entire life.
He spoke earnestly, as if giving his final instructions.
"I, this old man, am old. Seeing that your Master has cultivated a Apprentice like you, and then thinking of our Hoshimi Family... we are truly disappointing!"
His old eyes welled with tears as he continued.
"Yun Ming, to be honest, I, this old man, took a liking to you the moment I saw you. How about you stay here from now on..."
"Our Hoshimi Family and Yun Kui Mountain are considered old family friends, and it would be good to exchange knowledge again. I presume you have some interest in our Hoshimi Family's breathing techniques and swordsmanship, don't you?"
"And while you're at it, teach those disappointing youngsters in my clan!"
"This is my last wish before I die, this old man's last wish."