Chapter 17: Hug Him To Death

Although Pei Lianxue didn't want to see her brother drinking tea and chatting with that vixen, she couldn't help but take a look and saw that the two seemed to be chatting happily, and her brother was even smiling.

Then, she lost control and blew up the wooden pole, and now, the marble floor surrounding it was riddled with lightning-like cracks.

Ye Anping hurried over when he heard the sound, and seeing the mess, he sighed in his heart. It seemed that his little sister just achieved another breakthrough in her *Leaf Shadow Sword* technique.

The third level of the ***Shadow Moon Sword*** Sect's secret sword technique could turn leaves into swords.

At the fourth level, the spirit could be turned into a sword.

The cracks on the floor were undoubtedly caused by her aura, indicating that she had reached the edge of the fourth level.

Did she have an epiphany?

In the game, a ***Shadow Moon Sword*** disciple would need nearly twenty years of practice to reach from the third level to the fourth, but his little sister had already reached the fourth level at the age of fourteen.

When he taught her the technique, he didn't expect it to suit her so well, but it was clear now that he really chose the right method.

This breakthrough certainly consumed a lot of spiritual energy, so Ye Anping hurried over to help Pei Lianxue adjust her breathing. However, when he got closer, he saw that her eyes were red and puffy as if she had been crying.

"Sister, why are you suddenly crying?"

"I'm not crying!" Pei Lianxue sniffed, then turned her head and retorted louder. "I'm not crying!!"

"Your eyes are swollen like poached eggs."

"I really wasn't crying! Woo-hoo------" Pei Lianxue quickly wiped the corners of her eyes with her inner elbow, then threw herself into Ye Anping's arms without holding back, burying her face in his chest.

"I'm not crying!"

"..."

Ye Anping didn't know what was wrong with her, but she was crying so badly that he could only pat her lightly on the back to comfort her.

"Okay, okay, brother is here, don't cry, don't cry. You're fourteen, why are you still acting like a child?"

"I'm really not crying."

Pei Lianxue hugged Ye Anping so tight that he felt his kidneys and spine screaming in pain.

"Sister, hold on!!" He hastily grabbed Pei Lianxue's hand. "You'll break my waist!!"

At this moment, Feng Yu Die also arrived, and looking at the cracks on the floor and scattered wood chips, she asked in bewilderment, "Huh? Young Master Ye, what is this?"

However, for some reason, just as Feng Yu Die opened her mouth, Pei Lianxue's strength suddenly increased several times.

Hearing a 'click,' Ye Anping opened his mouth and inhaled sharply, knowing that some of his bones probably cracked.

"It's nothing, Miss Feng. You should go back to rest."

Feng Yu Die paused, and for a moment, she felt envious of Ye Anping. She also wanted to be hugged by Pei Lianxue and act like a spoiled child. But remembering what Ye Anping just said, she would soon be with Pei Lianxue every day, and there would be plenty of chances to be hugged, so there was no hurry.

"Then, I'll retire now."

"Don't forget what I told you."

"Don't worry, I always keep my word."

After one last look at Pei Lianxue, Feng Yu Die limped back in the direction she came from.

After watching Feng Yu Die leave, Ye Anping heaved a sigh of relief and looked helplessly at his sister with her face buried in his chest before asking, "Sister, what's wrong with you? You broke my waist. You wouldn't break my waist in happiness now that you have achieved a breakthrough in your sword technique."

Only then did Pei Lianxue slowly raise her head and place her chin on his chest. "Brother... Sniff..."

Seeing her tears and snot all over his clothes, Ye Anping felt a little helpless, so he simply pulled up the corner of his clothes and wiped her face with it.

"You're like a crying cat. Don't you remember what I told you before? A girl should not shed tears easily. Tears can't solve any problems, only strength can."

"Yeah, I remember." Pei Lianxue nodded and wiped away her tears with Ye Anping's clothes. "Brother, is Feng Yu Die prettier than me?"

"Prettier?" Ye Anping was taken aback when he suddenly realized that Pei Lianxue had indeed reached the age of coquetry. He smiled and asked, "What, do you feel inferior to her because you are not as good-looking as her?"

"No, I just..."

"In my eyes, you will always be the most beautiful in the world." Ye Anping patted her head, comforting her. "Didn't I praise you every day for being the prettiest girl in the world?"

Hearing his words, Pei Lianxue felt relieved, put her forehead on his chest, and giggled.

"Alright, let's meditate now. I'll help you adjust your breathing since the breakthrough you just made burned up a lot of your spiritual energy. By the way, I also want to explain something to you."

"Hmm." Pei Lianxue nodded and sat down cross-legged, with her back to her brother. Feeling the warmth of his palm touching her back, her heart gradually calmed down.

"Lianxue, I asked you a question before, what is *Dao Shin*? Do you remember the answer?"

"I remember." Pei Lianxue replied immediately, "What we call *Dao Shin* is to eliminate evil and do good, eliminate human desires, and preserve the principles of nature; the unity of knowledge and action leads to the conscience of the heart in everything."

Ye Anping was a little surprised. He didn't expect her to remember so clearly since he only mentioned it to her casually when she was younger.

"I can't believe you still remember. I thought you forgot all about it?"

"Although I don't know what it means, since you said at the time to memorize it, that's what I did."

"Then, remember it well. This is a full-score answer."

"Full score?"

"You'll know tomorrow."

...

On the other side, after returning to the house, Feng Yu Die lay in bed thinking of the two things Ye Anping had asked her. The more she thought about it, the more uncomfortable she felt.

She had the feeling she had been taken advantage of by that man, and she kept tossing and turning, unable to rest peacefully.

"Xiao Tian, do you think that Young Master Ye... is a little strange?"

"He's strange, but..." Xiao Tian, who was floating around as if resting on a pillow, looked up and smiled. "I kinda like him."

"You like him?"

"His heart is in the right place, and he knows the selection test questions of the ***Black Star***, showing that he has a very wide network of contacts, which is very rare for a teenager. Most kids his age are still playing in the mud. Moreover, with his dual spiritual root, he reached the third level of the *Qi Refining* stage at fifteen. If he had your heavenly spiritual root, his cultivation level would definitely be higher than yours."

"Hey, did he bribe you with snacks?"

"He can't see me. If he could, I wouldn't mind showing him the ***Heavenly Dao Scroll***. And, haven't you noticed?"

"Notice what?"

"The sword form practiced by his sister is by no means an ordinary sword technique. I rarely see a practitioner in the *Qi Refining* stage who can use spiritual energy so skillfully. I'm sure this should be the secret sword technique of the ***Shadow Moon Sword*** Sect or a sword form passed down from ancient times."

Xiao Tian floated next to Feng Yu Die and patted her on the shoulder. "Yu Die, it wouldn't hurt to have a close relationship with him."

It was the first time Feng Yu Die had heard Xiao Tian make this kind of assessment of someone, and she was a little surprised. However, thinking of Pei Lianxue, she immediately agreed.

"You're right. After all, he is Miss Pei's brother and will be my brother-in-law in the future. I need to get along better with him."

"Brother-in-law..." Stunned, Xiao Tian took a deep breath and kicked Feng Yu Die in the forehead. "Yu Die, are you stupid?! If it weren't for my lack of strength, I would definitely kick your butt right now!"

Feng Yu Die completely ignored Xiao Tian who was punching and kicking her, and she giggled like a nymphomaniac instead. Recalling how Pei Lianxue was practicing with her sword before, she hugged her chest and rolled around on the bed several times.

"Miss Pei is so cool~~ I really want to be hugged and bullied by Miss Pei~~~ Hehehe!"