"Little Qingxuan, your elder sister is here."

"Yueru greets Miss Ling~"

At that moment, a few enticing voices were heard, instantly dampening Ye Qingxuan’s joyous mood.

Outside the courtyard gate, Yu Yueru’s figure appeared at an inopportune moment.

Seeing Yu Yueru, Zhong Ling spoke up irritably, "You little girl, you were too ruthless."

"Knowing Qingxuan couldn’t beat you, yet you still fought with full force."

Upon hearing this, Yu Yueru’s charming face showed a hint of grievance. As she got closer to Zhong Ling, she tightly hugged Zhong Ling’s right arm with both hands.

The proud softness, due to excessive force, was pressed and deformed around Zhong Ling’s right arm.

"Miss Ling~"

"It’s just that Little Qingxuan has such deep martial arts skills, yet she never showcased them."

"If I hadn’t broken through to the Bone Marrow Refining Realm by chance, I would’ve been defeated by Little Qingxuan long ago."

Seeing Yu Yueru behave in this way, Zhong Ling raised her left hand and helplessly pressed it against her face.

Compared to Ye Qingxuan, it was Yu Yueru, this little girl, who really gave her headaches.

This little girl was never serious all day long.

"Forget it, I suppose, Yueru, you’ve gotten the news. You two can talk it out."

"I’ve got some small matters to attend to!"

After Zhong Ling left, Yu Yueru’s graceful figure entangled itself with Ye Qingxuan.

Yu Yueru gently raised her jade hand, with fingers like green onions, to rest under Ye Qingxuan’s chin.

"Little Qingxuan~"

"What’s your relationship with Lord Xuan?"

Yu Yueru’s apricot eyes slightly raised, with her beautiful eyes filled with intense surprise.

Uncle He Yan just told her that Ye Qingxuan had also been granted a key cultivation spot by the Profound Bird Guard.

This sudden news left Yu Yueru both surprised and delighted!

Originally, during the martial arts competition, after drawing Ye Qingxuan, Yu Yueru was caught in a dilemma.

This was also the reason she delayed during the martial arts competition.

However, thinking of her second uncle Yu Hong’s dedicated nurturing, she could only defeat Ye Qingxuan.

Yu Yueru planned to come tonight to comfort Ye Qingxuan and reveal her plans.

Because Yu Yueru knew Ye Qingxuan’s goal.

Yu Yueru intended, after her second uncle Yu Hong returned, to persistently plead with her second uncle, asking him to think of a way.

Unexpectedly, before she could act, she heard the good news from Uncle He Yan.

Ye Qingxuan, indifferent to Yu Yueru’s actions, coldly said, "It’s none of your business!"

Ye Qingxuan shook off Yu Yueru’s arm and walked straight into the room.

Seeing this, Yu Yueru didn’t react, instead, she showed a triumphant smile and walked in behind Ye Qingxuan.

Little Qingxuan is still as aloof as ever!

But in the end, Little Qingxuan still couldn’t escape her persistent coaxing.

The next day, at the Profound Bird Guard’s steward hall!

Inside the steward hall were ten figures, excluding He Yan.

The remaining nine were all individuals granted a key cultivation spot by the Profound Bird Guard.

The top three of the Human-tier Profound Bird Guard, three below Human-tier, plus Liang Cheng, Lu Yunqing, and Ye Qingxuan.

Regarding the appearance of Liang Cheng and the other two, He Yan had already explained to others while seated there.

Several people had peculiar expressions when they heard this news.

Ye Qingxuan was acceptable; after all, breaking through to the Bone Refining Realm Perfection at the age of 19 clearly made her a martial arts genius.

However, the appearance of Liang Cheng and Lu Yunqing took everyone by surprise.

Including Ye Qingxuan!

Ye Qingxuan instantly recognized Liang Cheng and Lu Yunqing as she had seen them in Qingyun County.

These two, one was a Martial Artist of the Bone Refining Realm, the other ridiculously at the Flesh Refining Realm.

Yet they were included in the key cultivation ranks.

"Eh, isn’t this Miss Qingxuan?"

At this time, Liang Cheng and Lu Yunqing recognized Ye Qingxuan’s identity, the daughter of the Qingyun County Magistrate—who wouldn’t know her!

Upon hearing this, Ye Qingxuan nodded to them, responding, "Hmm, didn’t expect to see you here, quite the coincidence."

Liang Cheng and Lu Yunqing were about to exchange pleasantries when a figure appeared outside the door.

They instantly rejoiced, completely ignoring the gazes of others, and shouted loudly.

"Xuan!"

"Big Brother!"

Seeing this, Lu Xuan nodded in response to them.

"Hmm!"

Lu Xuan did not intend to hide the identities of Liang Cheng and Yun Qing.

Lu Xuan wanted others to know that Liang Cheng and Lu Yunqing were his younger brothers.

This way, Liang Cheng and Lu Yunqing could focus on cultivating martial arts without worries!

No need to worry about trouble from others!

Good heavens!

Good heavens...

Except for those in the know, such as He Yan and Ye Qingxuan, everyone widened their eyes in disbelief looking at Liang Cheng and Lu Yunqing.

So that’s how it is!

Their minds had been racking up earlier without understanding.

Now it’s clear, the truth revealed.

The truth that these seemingly mediocre people were Lord Xuan’s brothers.

Connections, the damn connections!

For a moment, most people’s gaze toward Liang Cheng and Lu Yunqing changed.

As Lord Xuan’s brothers, in the future, they needed to establish good relations.

Since Lu Xuan entered, Yu Yueru had been staring at him, seemingly having observed Lu Xuan thoroughly.

Such a young Lord Xuan and also the most powerful man she’s seen.

Yu Yueru’s clear yet subtly charming eyes glowed with enchanting brilliance.

Standing beside Yu Yueru, upon seeing her expression, Ye Qingxuan felt inexplicable anger surge within her.

Annoying, this woman dared to look at Lord Xuan with those eyes.

She was the first to know Lu Xuan indeed!

Feeling a gaze at her side, Yu Yueru realized it was from Ye Qingxuan.

Out of everyone’s sight, Yu Yueru quietly leaned over and whispered in Ye Qingxuan’s ear.

"Little Qingxuan, this Lord Xuan is truly captivating!"

"Elder sis is really fond of him~"

"Little Qingxuan, you wouldn’t be thinking like elder sis, would you?"

Being teased by Yu Yueru, Ye Qingxuan’s pale face turned crimson, appearing somewhat anxious and flustered.

Just having sat down for a short while, Lu Xuan inadvertently shifted his body, glancing toward Yu Yueru and Ye Qingxuan.

Even though Yu Yueru spoke very softly, just enough for Ye Qingxuan to hear...

In front of Lu Xuan, who was at the External Gang Grandmaster Perfection, every word said by Yu Yueru was heard by him without fail.