Si Wanning and Yun Jin talked for a long time, when suddenly, Si Wanning remembered something.
"Little Junior Sister, there's one more thing." Si Wanning said doubtfully, "Why is the Eldest Senior Brother in my dream so different from the one in reality?"
In the dream, Yue Zhao had been timid and cowardly, later dying purely from fright. But in this life, the Eldest Senior Brother had, even before Yun Jin joined the sect, single-handedly held up Heavenly Sword Peak's name. Because of that, Master could focus most of his time on recuperation. During the Grand Sect Tournament, before he had even taken the Heaven-Mending Pill, Master's condition had been far better than in the dream.
Yun Jin naturally knew Yue Zhao's little secret, but should she tell Second Senior Sister?
Yun Jin blinked.
These two.
One had transmigrated, the other reincarnated, what an interesting pair.
Next, would Third Senior Brother also end up with some strange twist of fate?
"I don't know about that," Yun Jin blinked innocently. "If Second Senior Sister is curious, you can always ask Eldest Senior Brother directly."
"Really?" Si Wanning looked at Yun Jin with slight suspicion.
She couldn't shake the feeling that Yun Jin knew something.
But then again.
Xiao Jin had only been in the sect for three months, how could she have such insight into something even Si Wanning herself couldn't explain?
Si Wanning thought she'd have to find a chance to quietly test Eldest Senior Brother herself.
She naturally preferred this life's Eldest Senior Brother, but after spending so much time with the one from the dream and previous life, she still felt some attachment to that version as well.
The current Eldest Senior Brother seemed like a completely different person, then what about the previous life's Eldest Senior Brother? Where had he gone?
That Eldest Senior Brother was never suited for this dangerous cultivation world, but Si Wanning still hoped he had found a peaceful place where he could live out his life in comfort.
Night.
Ye Danxia quietly returned to her quarters. Thinking of that strange child, her heart was tangled with emotion.
That child's temperament changed unpredictably, and his combat power was far higher than hers.
By all logic, she shouldn't concern herself with him anymore.
But when she recalled his pale face, she couldn't help feeling uneasy.
"Oh well, I suppose it's because I'm too kindhearted," Ye Danxia comforted herself, and then began to frown again.
Where was she going to find medicine to heal Yang Yun's injuries?
Before leaving, he had given her a list filled with medicinal pills and spiritual plants useful for his recovery.
As for the pills, Ye Danxia didn't even dare to think about those.
It wasn't like she's injured, if she suddenly asked for a large number of healing pills, Master would surely not give them to her.
That meant she'd have to find a way to send spiritual herbs instead.
Though not as effective as refined pills, a greater quantity could make up for it somewhat.
Now that the spiritual fields of each peak had been returned to their respective owners, a few peak masters still remained loyal to the Master, and Master himself still retained his own share of the fields.
Those fields contained many of the herbs Yang Yun needed.
But how could she get them?
Ye Danxia frowned, deep in thought.
The next morning.
As the sky brightened faintly.
Ye Danxia finally came up with a scheme.
She didn't dare touch anything belonging directly to Master. Since most of the fields had already been reclaimed by the other peaks, Master's income had dropped significantly.
If she dared to target those plants now, Master might not let her off.
So she'd have to go to the few peak masters who still aligned themselves with Master.
At present, most of the peak masters had broken away from his control. Those who still stood with him were only:
Long Yi of Invincible Body Peak,
Huo Lie of Divine Pill Peak,
and Du Wuqing of Dao Heart Peak.
Word around the sect was that Master wouldn't remain as Sect Leader for much longer.
The most likely successor would be Lin Ya.
But since these three had followed Master in opposing Heavenly Sword Peak, and since Heavenly Sword Peak had now risen again, the three had no path left except to continue supporting Master, hoping Master's father could help secure his position.
Therefore.
These three absolutely would not dare offend Master.
Ye Danxia's eyes gleamed. She already had a plan forming, though it would need some careful setup.
Besides that, her several senior brothers should also have plenty of elixirs and herbs, right?
As their Little Junior Sister, surely they should spoil her a little. If she acted cute and coaxed them, surely they wouldn't refuse?
Ye Danxia began making her little calculations.
That day.
Ye Danxia and a few senior brothers went together to pay respects to Zhao Wuji.
Zhao Wuji first expressed concern for Han Xiaoyu, then asked after Ye Danxia. Finally, when it came to Zhou Li and Zhou Dai, his face turned stern and he harshly scolded the two.
Zhou Li and Zhou Dai were already used to such unequal treatment.
Right now, they were clinging to the hope of Yun Jin's promise.
With Heavenly Sword Peak now holding the advantage, perhaps Yun Jin really could save them.
"Alright, if there's nothing else, you may all leave. Xiaoyu, stay behind. I'll help you adjust your body's condition," Zhao Wuji said.
That was also routine.
Since Han Xiaoyu's return, Zhao Wuji had personally used his own spiritual energy every day to nourish his body, showing even more affection than toward Ye Danxia.
"Senior Brother's health still hasn't improved?" Ye Danxia asked with feigned concern.
Han Xiaoyu glanced at her, his tone gentle, "Thank you for your concern, Junior Sister. I'm much better now."
Han Xiaoyu had a good impression of this newly accepted Junior Sister. No matter what others said, he found her gentle, lovely, and sincerely caring toward him.
As for Yun Jin, he thought she was simply jealous, which was why she had schemed repeatedly to frame Ye Danxia and tarnish her name.
He's also weak now, but once he recovered his strength, he intended to reclaim justice for his dear Little Junior Sister.
"Fifth Senior Brother, you must recover quickly! I'm still waiting for you to take me out to play," Ye Danxia said with a playful smile.
Han Xiaoyu's heart stirred, and he smiled back.
Zhao Wuji observed this quietly and merely waved his hand, "You may all leave."
Ye Danxia then left with Zhou Li and Zhou Dai.
Once outside.
Ye Danxia turned to them with a smile, "Third Senior Brother, Fourth Senior Brother, I—"
But Zhou Li and Zhou Dai didn't stop, they walked straight past her.
This Ye Danxia was too wicked.
They clearly detested this woman, yet whenever they spent even a short moment with her, an inexplicable fondness would arise.
They don't want any interactions with someone so uncanny.
Ye Danxia watched their backs, gritting her teeth.
She had called them Senior Brothers.
But in truth, they were nobodies.
And yet they dared treat her coldly?
Just wait!
Once her cultivation rose higher, she'd make them regret today's indifference.
But with Zhou Li and Zhou Dai's attitude, there was no chance of getting herbs from them.
That left only Han Xiaoyu.
After some thought, Ye Danxia decided to go wait for him at his residence ahead of time.
Zhao Wuji adored Han Xiaoyu. His living quarters were not only the most spacious, but his gardens overflowed with rare spirit flowers and herbs.
Ye Danxia's eyes flickered as she knelt down and began pretending to tend the garden.
When Han Xiaoyu returned, he saw Ye Danxia bending over, carefully pruning the flowers.
The blossoms were beautiful, the woman was even more beautiful.
Han Xiaoyu couldn't help feeling his heart stir.