The Villainous Eldest Senior Brother and His Yandere Junior Sisters

As his Master guided his hand, forcing it into the gap between the black silk and her smooth, pale thigh, a tremor shot through Lin Xiao. His face burned, and he felt himself becoming strange!

But then again... this sensation—it was exquisite!

Just placing my hand there feels like this; what if I were to use the Formless Sword Body...

In an instant, Lin Xiao's mind went blank. The primal power surging within his chest could no longer be suppressed!

At this moment, he could no longer concern himself with the etiquette between master and disciple!

Yang Guo could do it, so why can't I, Lin Xiao?

Lin Xiao looked at his beautiful Master, her face now a deep crimson, and slowly leaned his head closer...

Closer and closer...

In such an intimate atmosphere, Xiao Hongling also found it difficult to control herself. Dominating and aloof as she usually was, her mind went blank, devoid of any clear thought!

Watching her handsome disciple's face draw nearer, as if guided by some unseen force, she pursed her vermillion lips, her enchanting phoenix eyes half-closing in a daze...

I did it! Today—I'm defying the heavens!

As an experienced man, Lin Xiao knew from his Master's expression that he had succeeded this time!

However, the next second—

A jade-like hand blocked his mouth!

"No, no, no! Absolutely not!" Xiao Hongling's breath was fragrant like orchids, and beneath the gauze neckline, the enticing snowy mounds of her chest rose and fell dramatically. "Xiao'er! Didn't you say you were fond of Yurong? If that's the case, how dare you be so disrespectful to your own Master!"

"You brat... you absolutely cannot learn from those fickle men out there! Besides, I've raised you since you were little. Between us..." She coughed dryly. "Never mind! Oh dear! Your Master is starting to feel strange!"

By the end, Xiao Hongling was covering her blushing cheeks, already finding it hard to look directly at her beloved disciple.

PFFT—

Lin Xiao quietly observed his Master's clumsy, shy demeanor.

Far from being disappointed, an intense wave of affection surged through his heart.

Even though she's over two hundred years old and has weathered countless worldly tribulations, she still possesses such a pure and radiant girlish heart...

"Master, you are truly too adorable," Lin Xiao said, holding her hand, speaking each word from the depths of his heart. "Being your disciple in this lifetime is wonderful."

"Hmm?"

Hearing this, Xiao Hongling froze for a few seconds, then stole a glance at him with her phoenix eyes and forced herself to remain composed. "Cough, cough... Of course! No, wait, 'adorable' is a word you should use for your junior sisters! Your Master is the most domineering woman in the world!"

"Ah, yes, yes, yes." Lin Xiao nodded indulgently.

Actually, from the preceding series of actions, he had already confirmed it.

Master, probably, perhaps, also has some feelings for him that transcend the usual master-disciple bond! It's just that she can't completely face her own heart right now! No problem. If it's Master, I, Lin Xiao, am willing to be a patient gentleman! I'll wait until the clouds part and the moon shines brightly!

Lin Xiao smiled, watching the woman before him clumsily trying to hide her inner turmoil, and felt his love for her deepen even further.

To be honest, in the entire Qinglan Sect, with its multitude of beauties, he found that only when he was with his Master, who had raised him, could he completely set aside his flirtatious thoughts and find true peace.

Perhaps... this was what love truly was.

This was the most important moment in Lin Xiao's life since his transmigration.

He had finally confirmed his own heart!

"Alright! I've said what I needed to say!" Xiao Hongling declared, her face crimson. She strode quickly on her long legs, stood up, and then, as if fleeing for her life, transformed into a streak of azure sword light, darting out the door. "As for you! Get to bed early! Remember, your Master expects to see you at the entrance of the Sword Tomb tomorrow! Do you hear me?"

"Master! If I manage to forge a Lifebound Immortal Sword, will your promised surprise still stand?" Lin Xiao shouted with a beaming smile towards the elusive, beautiful silhouette under the moonlight.

"We'll... we'll see... depends on your performance!"

Just when Lin Xiao thought there would be no reply, a somewhat flustered female voice reached his ears.

Haha, Master still stutters when she's nervous. This woman is simply too adorable!

Lin Xiao's mood was more relaxed than ever before as he sweetly drifted off to sleep.

That night, he had many, many dreams. And, as usual, he dreamed of his Master.

Yes, no Martial Uncle Su, no Yurong or Youwei—only his Master!

But this time, the content of the dream was exceptionally pure.

In the dream, he was holding Xiao Hongling, the greatest beauty in the mortal realm, and bravely uttering those three words!

「...」

「The second day.」

Morning light bathed the land, and the roosters heralded the dawn.

DONG! DONG! DONG...

From afar, the summoning bells of the Clan Affairs Court on Dragon Head Peak echoed.

This... is this the bell for morning lecture? Morning lecture? Not even a dog would attend.

Lin Xiao rubbed his eyes, about to drift back to sleep, when he suddenly remembered something.

Damn it!

Today was the day the Sword Tomb opened!

Damn, without Huaizhen, that little attendant, for a wake-up call, this is really tough.

Lin Xiao's scalp prickled. He hastily dressed and, at full speed, sped towards the Sword Tomb located in the rear mountains of the Qinglan Sect.

「...」

「Taiyi Immortal Path, entrance to the Sword Tomb.」

By now, the inner sect disciples from the other four branches, along with the stewards responsible for logistics, had all arrived.

From the upper echelons of the Qinglan Sect, Sect Leader True Master Ziyun, the Chairmen of the Five Branches, various mountain Elders, and Guest Elders—all were present.

A quick glance revealed tens of thousands of people. This assembly was only slightly less grand than major events like the Five Branches Martial Competition.

From a distance, Lin Xiao spotted his beautiful Master, whose aura and style set her dramatically apart from everyone else.

Throughout the entire 'Emperor' world, beauties are as common as clouds. But in terms of figure and temperament alone, excluding figures like the future Empress of Great Zhou, perhaps only Chief Su from the neighboring peak could rival Master.

As Lin Xiao mused on this, he landed among the crowd, made his way to the front, and bowed to the five Chairmen, "Lin Xiao pays his respects to Master and esteemed Martial Uncles! Due to some sect matters, this junior arrived late for the assembly. I offer my sincerest apologies and humbly request punishment from the esteemed elders!"

His words were humble and polite, yet neither servile nor arrogant, perfectly befitting the demeanor of a head disciple.

He no longer had to endure the disgust of playing the crude, unpresentable villain from the original story. Elegant, honest, and reliable—that was the true him!

These words from him, the Martial Champion of the Five Branches and a prodigy acknowledged by True Monarch Taiwu, immediately drew praise from a group of Elders.

At this moment, Lin Xiao quickly gave his beautiful Master a meaningful look.

Xiao Hongling immediately understood and said calmly, "Yesterday, I tasked my eldest apprentice with collecting medicinal herbs from the Lingzhi Garden, which caused his delay. I trust our fellow sect members will not take offense."

"Hmph, Junior Sister Hongling, a good number of us elders have been waiting here for him for so long. On what grounds do you say we shouldn't mind?" a cold voice interjected.

All eyes turned towards the speaker: a gaunt man with a handlebar mustache, Daoist Chisong, Chairman of Red Cloud Peak.

This fellow is truly all bark and no bite, and so pretentious. Lin Xiao thought with disdain.

In the original story, this Daoist Chisong was nothing more than an outwardly strong but inwardly weak pushover. When Yuanyi, Chairman of Tiandang Peak, launched his rebellion, this fellow was the first to kneel in surrender, utterly disgracing himself!

Just as Lin Xiao was about to speak, Xiao Hongling silenced him with a "death glare."

Her glare seemed to say, 'With your Master here to back you up, you can just relax!'

Lin Xiao was very familiar with this scenario and promptly kept his mouth shut.

"Then what does Senior Brother Chisong suggest?" Xiao Hongling's phoenix eyes narrowed as she coolly regarded Daoist Chisong.

She was tall, her aura immensely powerful. Though both were Chairmen of a Branch, the short, thin Daoist Chisong was completely overwhelmed by her presence.

"Junior Sister... what do you mean by that?" Daoist Chisong was so furious his mustache bristled. "Looking at your attitude... as an elder, am I not even allowed to comment on this tardy junior?"

Yet, he dared not use harsh words.

What kind of person was Xiao Hongling? Even the Sect Leader had to concede to her to some extent!

"Hahahaha, alright, alright, why must you two Chairmen argue over such a matter?"

At this moment, a hearty laugh rang out. It was, of course, the 'Smiling Immortal,' Yuanyi, stepping in to smooth things over.

Yuanyi moved between them and chuckled, "You know, the main focus today isn't us, but these young ones.

"As everyone knows, every sixty-year cycle, countless rare Spirit Irons and Spirit Ores emerge from the caverns on the first level of the Sword Tomb.

"According to our past rules, disciples from each branch would draw lots to determine the order of entry. Then, they would enter the caverns one by one to select Spirit Iron, which they would then use to forge Spirit Swords in the Heavenly Furnace on the final level.

"This rule appears fair, but it has many flaws.

"Truly powerful disciples, if unlucky in the draw, often end up with only the leftovers. Tell me, is that fair? Does it conform to the Heavenly Dao of the Cultivation World, where the strong are revered?

"Therefore, how about... we try a different approach today?" Yuanyi's tone shifted as he squinted at the assembled Chairmen and Elders.

Upon hearing this, the head disciples of each branch, including the ice-cold Zhu Wanning, nodded deeply in agreement.

Lin Xiao, on the other hand, was inwardly ecstatic.

It's happening! It's happening! The old fox is finally showing his true colors!