Chapter 74 - Girls in a Matriarchal World Are Just Too Scary

In the past, she hadn't given it much thought, but upon reflection, why had this memory suddenly emerged, providing her with false information? If it hadn't been for the actions and words of her younger martial brother moving her, she might have already parted ways with him, never to be entangled again. "That's so malicious." Ling Ling's eyes flickered. In the realm of cultivation, countless techniques abounded. Was some senior playing a prank on her? But what would be the purpose of such a joke? She was at a loss. "Elder sister, elder sister..." A voice suddenly pulled her from her thoughts. Ling Ling turned to look at Su Yan. "Now that we've rescued them, we should escort them out of the city overnight to prevent further complications." The female cultivators of the Hehuan Sect had tried to capture Tang Wan'er but had failed. Over a few days, they had become lax. However, by tomorrow night, they would undoubtedly take action, and if they guarded the city gates, leaving would become incredibly difficult. "Yes, I'm in agreement." Ling Ling nodded, recognizing that this was indeed the best opportunity to leave. By tomorrow, it would be too late, and defenses would be strengthened. "Thank you so much, benefactors. If you ever come to the Yushu Sect, I will be sure to treat you well!" Tang Wan'er took one last reluctant look at the two of them before turning to leave. Watching them gradually disappear into the distance, Su Yan finally breathed a sigh of relief. "May they have a safe journey." Silently offering his blessings, Su Yan noticed how late it was and turned to head back. However... "Elder sister, why are you staring at me?" Su Yan suddenly noticed that at some point, Ling Ling's gaze had fixed on him, her eyes seemingly sparkling. "I’m admiring you, of course. A beauty under the moon is truly captivating." "What... what are you saying?" Su Yan blushed. Was she teasing him? This had to be teasing! "I'm leaving!" He turned on his heel to leave, not wanting to stay there another moment. Who knew what strange things she might say next? She had changed recently, but why was she suddenly back to her old self? Watching him leave, Ling Ling's eyes shone. Since realizing she had misjudged him, she intended to make amends. As for how... "How about marrying you and cherishing you?" ... After a night of running around, Su Yan felt exhausted. The moment he hit the pillow, he fell into a deep sleep. The next day, the warm morning light filtered into the room, and Su Yan groggily opened his eyes. "Ah, is it already morning?" He pushed aside the blanket, stretched out his pale little feet, and walked to the window. With a creak, he pushed open the window. "Wow, it's already this late." Judging by the sun’s angle, it was past the hour for morning activities. It seemed yesterday’s events had caused him to oversleep a bit. "Never mind, it’s not like I have any obligations." With that thought, Su Yan didn't worry. He didn’t have classes or work to report to; he could sleep as long as he wanted—a truly blessed life. Thus, Su Yan lazily dozed for a bit longer before finally getting up and dressed. "It's so late already, might as well skip breakfast." With that in mind, he walked over to the door and opened it. As the door swung open, he saw an unexpected sight: Ling Ling, wearing a light green short dress, white stockings on her feet, hands clasped in front, smiling, "Good morning, little brother. Did you sleep well last night?" Su Yan stood staring at her, dumbfounded. What’s going on? Was he still dreaming? Why was his elder sister suddenly so attentive? Ling Ling's face glowed as she beamed, "You always look so dazzling, no matter the time. It's truly heart-stirring." You might be stirred, but my heart's about to stop! Su Yan opened his mouth and asked, "When did you get here?" Ling Ling smiled and said, "Not knowing when you'd rise, I waited here since before dawn, just to meet you as soon as possible." Su Yan's jaw dropped. Before dawn? It was nearly noon now! He exclaimed, "Are you a fool? Standing for so many hours! It's nearly winter; aren’t you cold?" Ling Ling answered in a wistful tone, "As long as I thought about you opening that door and coming out, the cold didn’t matter..." Su Yan's eye twitched. When did his elder sister develop this loyal pet trait? Overnight, her attitude had done a complete 180. She wasn’t like this before! Seeing Su Yan's confusion, Ling Ling blinked. There was a reason for her change. Knowing that the memories were false and the misunderstanding was cleared, she naturally resumed her pursuit. A woman’s happiness isn’t handed to her; it must be claimed. Su Yan put on a serious face and said, "In any case, don’t do this again. If you need something, just call for me. I'll worry if you do this." Ling Ling replied with an appreciative tone, "Are you worried about me, little brother? That’s so touching. You’re truly so gentle." No... it's not actually about gentleness... Su Yan insisted earnestly, "I don’t want you hurting yourself over something like this. If you fall ill, I’d have to take care of you; that would make me very sad." "I understand." Ling Ling’s smile grew brighter. But did she truly comprehend? Su Yan felt a headache coming on. When she was cold, it was uncomfortable, but now that she’d changed, it was even more bewildering. "As long as you understand," Su Yan sighed, then asked, "By the way, what’s with your attire?" He examined her outfit—a flowing green dress, white stockings on her shapely legs, complementing her high beauty, she seemed like a mischievous little fairy. Looking at the forbidden space between the dress and stockings, he felt his discipline wavering. "Oh, this?" Ling Ling lifted her dress slightly, twirling to display it. "It's the latest fashion, combined with something called stockings to enhance a woman's charm. Many young ladies love wearing it this way." It's often said that women dress to please those they care about. Showing her best side before the one she loved was entirely normal. Having resolved the earlier misunderstanding, she naturally sought ways to increase her appeal. Ling Ling noticed Su Yan seemed to appreciate her attire; his flushed cheeks were proof. It was money well spent if it meant seeing his shy expression. "So, do you like it? Want to reach out and feel? It's very smooth and elastic~" Su Yan's eye twitched. What did she take him for? He was a gentleman, after all.