Chapter 135: I’m Sleeping with Big Brother!

As Long Yun approached the Rong Estate, he finally understood what true spaciousness meant. He still remembered how desolate the place had been when he first arrived. Yet after only a few years, the Profound Heaven Domain had become orderly and well organized.

“That area is where people live. The entire rear courtyard is reserved for the disciples’ cultivation. They usually stay there. But you are my guests, so I’ll take you to meet my father first. He has always favored young geniuses. Brother Long Yun, you are so young yet already possess such remarkable cultivation—my father will surely be delighted!” Rong Pian said with a smile.

He was already calculating his prospects. If his father took a liking to Long Yun, he would certainly accept him as a disciple of the Rong Sect. By then, Long Yun would obediently remain within the Rong Sect, under his control.

And once that happened, Yan Qingqing would no longer be able to escape his advances. Rong Pian had absolute confidence when it came to pursuing women.

Upon entering the main hall, they were greeted by dazzling splendor. Clearly, the master of the Rong Sect knew how to enjoy life.

“Father, I’ve brought two friends back today!” Rong Pian announced loudly before they had even passed through the main hall into the inner quarters, as though he were showing off.

A middle-aged man emerged from the inner hall. Seeing Rong Pian, he bowed and said, “Young Master, the Sect Master has just gone to Central City on business. He said it was something important, and he will probably be gone for several days.”

A trace of disappointment flashed through Rong Pian’s eyes, but he immediately burst into laughter. “Uncle Feng, these two are friends I just met. I’ll take them around for a look.”

Uncle Feng nodded faintly. He knew the young master’s character all too well. Such unusual attentiveness could only be because of the girl behind him. And indeed, the young woman was breathtakingly beautiful, a peerless beauty.

He could not help sighing inwardly. Another innocent girl was about to become the young master’s plaything. When his gaze shifted toward Long Yun, a trace of pity appeared in Uncle Feng’s eyes.

Long Yun had been quietly observing the expressions of Rong Pian and Uncle Feng, and naturally noticed the subtle change. His vigilance deepened.

“Brother Long Yun, Qingqing, I’ll take you to the rear courtyard to see our disciples cultivate!” Rong Pian said with great enthusiasm.

Long Yun was about to agree when Yan Qingqing spoke softly. “Brother Rong Pian, perhaps we should not go. We have been traveling day after day and I am rather tired. I would like to rest.”

A trace of disappointment crossed Rong Pian’s eyes, but he quickly laughed. “Then I’ll take you to your rooms. I’ll also have the servants prepare two of our finest guest chambers.”

Long Yun bowed in thanks and followed Rong Pian with Yan Qingqing.

The guest chambers of the Rong Sect occupied an entire separate courtyard, elegant and refined. There were more than a hundred rooms in all. Clearly, quite a number of people came to visit the Rong Sect; otherwise, there would have been no need to build so many guest chambers.

Rong Pian led them to a row of rooms on the southern side and pointed to two of them. “Brother Long Yun, you and Miss Qingqing can stay in these two rooms. You must be exhausted from the journey, so rest for a while. I’ll send someone to invite you to dinner.”

“Thank you for your hospitality, Brother Rong.” Long Yun merely gave a faint bow and said no more. His dislike of Rong Pian was growing by the moment.

Yan Qingqing, however, said, “Brother Rong Pian, there is no need to trouble yourself. My brother and I can share one room. Your rooms are so fine that taking two would be wasteful.”

Long Yun caught sight of Rong Pian’s livid expression and secretly groaned. Yet he had no way to deal with this mischievous girl. Rong Pian had probably come to hate him completely now.

“Don’t worry, Brother Rong Pian. My brother and I have always stayed together like this. I don’t want to be separated from him. I can’t sleep when we are apart.” Pouting, Yan Qingqing clung pitifully to Long Yun’s arm.

Long Yun felt a headache coming on. Girl, with you acting like this, you are dragging even my innocence into it!

Yet with Rong Pian standing there, Long Yun could not expose Yan Qingqing. He immediately laughed and said, “Brother Rong, my sister and I have depended on each other since childhood. Our family suffered a great upheaval, so she has always been attached to me. She has been like this since she was little—it has become a habit.”

Rong Pian forced a smile. “Very well. In that case, make yourselves comfortable, Brother Long Yun. I have other matters to attend to. I’ll come find you tonight.”

With that, he turned and strode away. As he turned, however, a vicious murderous intent flashed across his eyes.

Rong Pian ground his teeth and thought darkly, It does not matter whether you are really her brother or not. Anyone who approaches the woman I have set my sights on must die!

After Rong Pian had left, Long Yun reached over and ruffled Yan Qingqing’s hair twice. “You little rascal. At a time like this, you are still making jokes like that!”

“Brother!” Yan Qingqing said with a hint of reproach. “I hate the look in his eyes. That man is definitely no good. Brother, why don’t we stay at an inn instead? I don’t like this place.”

Long Yun sighed. “The Rong family’s influence here is considerable. If we offend Rong Pian, we may not be able to take a single step in West City. Don’t worry. How could I fail to see what kind of man he is? For now, we will keep him at ease. Tomorrow, we will find a chance to leave.”

Only then did Yan Qingqing nod.

Long Yun gave her an indulgent smile. “Go get some rest. Ever since you survived your tribulation, you have not had a proper rest.”

With that, he entered his own room first. Just as he was about to close the door, a fragrant breeze rushed toward him. Yan Qingqing had slipped inside in the instant before the door shut.

Long Yun could only smile bitterly. Could this girl truly intend to sleep here?

“Little rascal, you do not really intend to rest here, do you?” Long Yun asked.

Yan Qingqing gave him a playful smile. “Of course. Did you think I was only saying that for his benefit? I do not feel safe here at all. It is better for me to stay with you.”

Long Yun secretly rolled his eyes. Yan Qingqing had already reached the Tribulation Transcendence realm. With her combat strength, no one below the Innate realm was likely to be her match. How could she possibly feel unsafe?

As he pondered this, Yan Qingqing removed her boots and lay down on the bed. Before she knew it, her cheeks had flushed. She gently closed her beautiful eyes, whether to sleep or merely conceal her embarrassment, even she did not know.

Yan Qingqing’s heart was pounding like a startled deer. She was terribly nervous, and the thought of sharing a bed with Long Yun made her cheeks burn.

Yet after waiting for a long while, she still did not feel Long Yun lie down beside her. Unable to help herself, she opened her lovely eyes and saw him sitting cross-legged on a chair. Wisps of light curled above his head—he had already entered meditation.

A trace of disappointment flashed through her eyes, but she soon felt relieved. Gazing at Long Yun’s peaceful face, she rested her chin in her hand and watched him for a long time before gradually falling asleep.

Yan Qingqing slept deeply and sweetly. She did not even bother sensing for danger, because with Long Yun beside her, it seemed there was nothing she needed to worry about.

No one knew how much time had passed before the sky gradually darkened. Long Yun opened his eyes first and exhaled a breath of stale air. Countless pores across his body contracted, cutting off the further absorption of spiritual energy.

“What incredible speed. With this new cultivation method, I am actually cultivating much faster than before!” Long Yun thought with delight.

He had now reached the peak of the Innate Qi-Gathering realm. He was only half a step away from breaking through into the Spirit-Fusion realm.

Perhaps all he lacked was an opportunity.

He glanced at Yan Qingqing, who was still sleeping soundly, and a warm current rose within his heart. No matter what happened, Yan Qingqing had allowed him to experience familial affection—a feeling he had never known back on Divine Dragon Island.

A hurried sound of footsteps came from outside. Long Yun frowned and rose to his feet. Sensing that the footsteps were approaching his room, he went to the door ahead of time.

Rong Pian had just reached the entrance and was about to listen for any sounds inside when the door opened. Seeing Long Yun, he said awkwardly, “I was afraid I might wake you. Come, let us go have dinner.”

When his gaze fell upon Long Yun’s neatly arranged clothes, as though he had never undressed, Rong Pian felt somewhat reassured.

Long Yun smiled faintly, then returned to wake Yan Qingqing. The two of them followed Rong Pian to the dining hall.

The evening meal was extremely lavish. Once one reached the Innate realm, there was essentially no need to eat, but people always retained certain worldly desires, so Long Yun did not refuse.

Rong Pian raised his wine cup toward Long Yun. “This cup is to welcome Brother Long Yun and Miss Qingqing to my humble residence!”

Before he could finish speaking, a hearty voice rang out from afar.

“Rong Pian, I was wondering why I hadn’t seen you all day. So you were here preying on some respectable young lady. You truly are becoming more impressive by the day!”