NOVPUBChapter 159: Sister, You Have a Big Problem!
“Let’s go to that pavilion over there. It’s empty,” Mu Zhi’an said, glancing around the lakeshore. He spotted a suitable location and turned to the Ye sisters.
They arrived at the pavilion, and he retrieved a pot of tea from his storage ring.
The commotion at the Pilgrimage Palace had drawn many disciples, leaving the usually bustling plaza relatively deserted.
“Friend of the Antagonists is still glowing… this is unsettling,” he muttered, staring at the ominous title on his interface.
He felt a tug on his sleeve.
He turned to see Ye Lingxuan looking at him hesitantly.
“What’s wrong, Lingxuan?” he asked, closing his interface and transmitting his voice.
“I want to tell Qian’er,” she replied.
Tell her what…?
He was confused.
Then, seeing the determination in her eyes, he understood. “You want to tell her about us?”
She hesitated, then nodded slowly.
She couldn’t keep this secret any longer. It had been weighing on her conscience, robbing her of sleep and filling her with guilt every time she saw Qian’er. If she continued to hide it, the rift between them would only grow wider.
He understood her feelings and nodded silently.
“Alright. We’ll talk to her when we get back,” he replied.
He was also concerned, especially after witnessing Qian’er hurrying away from Lingxuan’s room earlier.
Something wasn’t right.
A suspicion had formed in his mind.
What if Qian’er already knew about them, but was enduring the pain silently out of love for her sister and him…?
After all, her behavior had been strange.
They finished their conversation, and he took a sip of his tea, watching the disciples returning from the Pilgrimage Palace.
“Brother Mu, what are you thinking about?” Ye Qian asked, looking up at him.
He snapped out of his thoughts and smiled at her. “I was thinking about you, Qian’er.”
She blushed. “Don’t be silly,” she mumbled, glancing at her sister.
He followed her gaze, noting Lingxuan’s lack of disapproval. His eyes softened.
It seems Lingxuan has accepted my relationship with Qian’er…
His efforts had paid off. He had gone to great lengths to ensure there wouldn’t be any conflict between the sisters.
The results were gratifying.
At least now, Lingxuan no longer objected to him teasing Qian’er.
He reached under the table and took Lingxuan’s hand in his, then discreetly reached for Qian’er’s soft hand as well.
Lingxuan’s eyes widened in panic, and she tried to pull away.
Qian’er, however, didn’t resist. She simply blushed, glancing at him shyly before lowering her eyes.
Lingxuan is right. Perhaps it’s time to come clean with Qian’er…
As he pondered this, he sensed a gaze fixed on him from the plaza.
His heightened senses, enhanced by his cultivation progress and Ye Lingxuan’s Innate Spiritual Body, easily detected the scrutiny.
He looked up and saw a handsome young man in black robes staring at him intently.
It was clear that Ye Yu, while leaving the Jade Glass Palace, had witnessed his “scumbag” behavior.
Ye Lingxuan, clad in her purple dress, was a vision of elegance and beauty. Her delicate features, framed by a stray strand of hair, held both the grace of a classical beauty and the innocence of youth.
Ye Qian, in her light jacket and dark blue skirt, possessed a slender figure and a blossoming bosom that accentuated her curves. Her face was youthful and charming, a faint blush adding a touch of allure.
They were a pair of stunning beauties, each desirable in their own way.
And Mu Zhi’an… was pursuing both of them!
Ye Yu’s hand clenched into a fist as he recalled the sight of Mu Zhi’an teasing his sisters, whispering in Qian’er’s ear and making her blush, then turning to Lingxuan and blowing on her earlobe, earning him a playful glare.
He abandoned his plan to visit the Pilgrimage Palace and marched towards them.
He had to make his sisters see Mu Zhi’an’s true colors!
However, as he approached, Mu Zhi’an seemed to sense his presence. He quickly released their hands and cleared his throat, his expression turning innocent.
“Is something the matter, Young Master Ye?” he asked calmly.
He was a master of disguise, switching from “scumbag” to “gentleman” in an instant.
Ye Yu’s anger flared. “What were you doing?!” he spat, glaring at Mu Zhi’an.
Ye Lingxuan also noticed him, her cheeks still flushed. “Brother Ye Yu, is something the matter?” she asked, her voice cool and distant.
“Young Master Mu, aren’t you going too far?” Ye Yu pressed, his gaze fixed on Mu Zhi’an.
“What do you mean?” Mu Zhi’an feigned confusion.
“Lingxuan and Qian’er are my sisters. They’re free to choose their own partners. However, if I’m not mistaken, you already have a Dao Companion,” Ye Yu said coldly.
Mu Zhi’an’s eyes widened innocently. “Don’t be ridiculous. Lady Bai is a dear friend.”
“What about Qian’er and Lingxuan?” Ye Yu pressed, trying to trap him.
Both sisters looked at Mu Zhi’an.
He turned to them, his voice softening. “They’re my precious sisters.”
Sisters… Lingxuan frowned, displeased, but she kept her emotions in check.
Qian’er, however, seemed delighted, her expression brightening.
Ye Yu noticed their reactions. He glared at Mu Zhi’an and scoffed. “You’re just friends with Bai Ruoxi? Then why did you cultivate with her?”
Mu Zhi’an frowned. “Young Master Ye, I’m a devoted person.”
Ye Yu’s gaze turned icy. “I just saw you being intimate with both my sisters! Is that what you call devotion, Young Master Mu?”
“You’re deceiving Qian’er and Lingxuan, two-timing them behind their backs. That’s devotion?!”
“Only a scoundrel like you would engage in such despicable behavior!”
His words, filled with righteous indignation, struck a chord with Ye Lingxuan. Her usual gentle smile vanished, replaced by a troubled frown.
Ye Yu might have intended his words as an attack on Mu Zhi’an, but they inadvertently struck Lingxuan as well.
After all… she was the one deceiving her sister and being intimate with the man Qian’er loved.
She was the one hurting Qian’er.
Ye Yu retrieved a pill from his storage ring. “This pill can detect lies within half an hour. If you dare to deny your actions, Young Master Mu, consume this pill.”
Whether Mu Zhi’an accepted the pill or not, he had already lost.
If he refused, it would confirm his guilt.
And Qian’er and Lingxuan would be disappointed in him.
But if he consumed the pill, Ye Yu could then expose his true nature through clever questioning.
He was in a win-win situation!
Mu Zhi’an pondered for a moment, then chuckled. “How about you consume one as well, Young Master Ye?”
“Then I’ll ask you if you have any feelings for Qian’er or Lingxuan. How about that?”
He chose mutually assured destruction.
We’re all lustful creatures. Why are you pretending to be a saint?
Just because someone claims to be devoted to one person doesn’t mean they have no feelings for others. They simply keep those feelings hidden.
Mu Zhi’an, however, embraced his desires openly.
Sister, sister, I want them all!
Ye Yu’s face darkened.
Even he couldn’t deny having feelings for Lingxuan and Qian’er.
As Mu Zhi’an had guessed, they were all the same.
If he consumed the pill and Mu Zhi’an tricked him with his questions, his image in Lingxuan’s eyes would be tarnished even further.
“Brother Ye Yu, please leave,” Ye Lingxuan said, her voice firm. “I’m aware of the situation.”
He turned to her. “Lingxuan, Mu Zhi’an was being intimate with both you and Qian’er—”
“I know,” she interrupted, her voice soft but resolute.
Her words silenced him.
“We don’t have time. We need to go to the Pilgrimage Palace,” the old man’s voice urged.
Reluctantly, Ye Yu realized he had to prioritize the bigger picture. He clenched his fist, then turned to leave. As he did, he transmitted his voice to Mu Zhi’an.
“Many will come for you now that the Heavenly Dao Aura has been exposed. I hope you enjoy my gift.”
Mu Zhi’an pondered for a moment, then replied, “Your sisters are the real gift. I’ll take good care of them for you, brother-in-law. Don’t worry.”
Ye Yu froze, then stormed off, his anger barely contained.
The opportunity at the Pilgrimage Palace was his priority… He would deal with Mu Zhi’an later.
Yes… once he obtained the opportunity at the Pilgrimage Palace, he would make Mu Zhi’an pay at the Immortal Ascension Ceremony in a month!
Mu Zhi’an wouldn’t be able to refuse participating. As an inner disciple, he was obligated to represent the Book Pavilion! 𝓃𝓸𝓋𝓅𝓾𝒷.𝒸ℴ𝓂
And then… they would settle their score.
He didn’t notice Mu Zhi’an watching him depart, a thoughtful expression on his face.
He knew that Ye Yu harbored a powerful old man within him. Surely, that old man was aware of the danger at the Pilgrimage Palace.
So why was Ye Yu going there?
Did the old man fail to stop him?
Or… was he the one who sent him?
If it was the latter… did that mean there was truly an opportunity within the Pilgrimage Palace?
As Mu Zhi’an pondered this, Ye Lingxuan seemed to have made up her mind. She turned to her sister, her gaze filled with a mixture of love and apprehension.
“I’m sorry, Qian’er.”
Qian’er looked up at her, confused.
Lingxuan hesitated, her heart pounding.
She knew the consequences of revealing the truth… but it was time to end this charade.
The usually calm and composed girl felt a surge of nervousness, her hand clenching tightly beneath the table.
Whatever her sister’s reaction, she would accept it…
She met Qian’er’s gaze, her voice soft. “I… I love Brother Mu.”
Silence descended upon them.
Mu Zhi’an watched Qian’er, ready to grab her if she tried to flee.
She stared at Lingxuan, her eyes wide with shock.
Lingxuan hesitated, about to explain further.
“I know,” Qian’er said softly, silencing her.
She glanced at Mu Zhi’an, then transmitted her voice to her sister. “I like watching you and Brother Mu together.”
Lingxuan froze, her head snapping up.
“…Eh?”
