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Chapter 09. Siblings Joint Performance (兄妹联袂演出)
When she woke up, once again seeing the clean white veils, Lei Lei felt as if the sky had collapsed; great, I have really become a little devil who kills without batting an eyelid, should that evil hating “Xiao Bai” finds out that I am a siren of Qian Yue Cave, probably he would slaughter me straight away, my sudden disappearance, “Xiao Bai” should have noticed, would he know it was Qian Yue Cave’s doing?
Let’s just mingle with the good-looking brother first, she jumped out of bed: “Bro——”
Hearing movements, two women in white entered the room, holding new clothes in their hands, they smiled: “Master went out in the morning to settle some matters, since Little Mistress is awake, how about getting changed, have something to eat then head over.”
After changing, Lei Lei sloppily slurped on the porridge, occasionally peeping at the two women.
She suddenly put the spoon down: “Who are you two?”
The two women took a quick glance at each other, the older one smiled: “She’s Yin Huan, I’m Su Lian, we used to serve Young Mistress, Young Mistress really doesn’t recognise us?”
Lei Lei carefully observed both of their expressions: “I don’t remember.”
Su Lian was being witty: “It’s good that Young Mistress has returned, Master cares for you dearly, and will definitely avenge you.”
Revenge? Lei Lei felt cold for a moment: “Did I often gouge out people’s eyes in the past?”
The two women responded evasively: “This……”
Lei Lei was about to ask again, when suddenly someone outside said: “Xing Zhu!”
Xing Zhu? Just as she was wondering, a man in his thirties had already entered with quick steps, his figure is quite tall, skin a little dark, and has slim cheeks, his expression somewhat imposing.
“Subordinate Gu Wan, Master is at Yue Hua Terrace, may this subordinate lead Young Mistress over.”
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This Gu Wan is of the taciturn type, along the way Lei Lei had asked many questions here and there, only to get a few formulaic answers that were simple and polite, it was uninteresting, so she stopped asking questions.
A flight of stone steps winding upwards, the faint sound of water could be picked up, the wind had the kind of coldness that penetrates into the bone, it was like standing in front of a big freezer, Lei Lei finally recognised, that this was the high platform from last night.
Very soon, the two tread on the platform.
The sunlight shone softly on the top of their heads, but the cold air brushing made Lei Lei shiver continuously, with one glance, she finally realised its origin, across the deep stream was a big ice gorge, a field of white, reflecting the sunlight, slightly blinding, so it seemed that the silvery thing that shone under the moonlight last night was this!
Shang Guan Qiu Yue was dressed in all white, leaning on a railing, his cold vibe was like a piece of mysterious ice.
The gentle older brother from last night disappeared, at this instant he was the Qian Yue Cave Cave Master on high pedestal, Lei Lei recoiled slightly, and stood rooted to the same spot.
Gu Wan stepped forward: “Master, Young Mistress is here.”
At the same time, Shang Guan Qiu Yue turned around.
There was an instantaneous smile, very kind, all the surrounding scenery immediately became full of life, the sunlight shining onto the tip of her head felt much warmer, Lei Lei no longer felt cold anymore.
He waved his hand at her: “Have you eaten?”
It’s not a loss to have a beautiful brother, having been shown concern, Lei Lei was no longer afraid, so she walked over: “Mmm.”
Shang Guan Qiu Yue smiled while looking at Gu Wan: “Gu Wan is my subordinate, a Xing Zhu of Qian Yue Cave, it was him who personally brought you back from Bai Sheng Shan Manor.”
Lei Lei quickly said: “Much thanks to Xing Zhu.”
Gu Wan answered politely: “I was only carrying out what I was instructed to.”
Shang Guan Qiu Yue nodded, allowing him to leave.
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“Did you sleep well last night?”
“It was okay.”
Shock, the closest people were no longer around, suddenly today there was someone asking about her well-being, Lei Lei felt warm; so what if he is a devil, as long as he treats me well.
She tugged his clothes: “Brother, are you cold?”
Shang Guan Qiu Yue was slightly surprised, then he smiled: “To think that you have become more sensible now, and know to care for your older brother.”
Lei Lei stared at the face of the so-called monster, her gaze sparkled: “I have a birthmark on my body, so I am called Chun Hua, you are called Qiu Yue, so do you also have a birthmark on your body?”
“Why, do you want me to strip to show you?”
“Sure sure!”
Seeing how she kept nodding, Shang Guan Qiu Yue was speechless, and berated her in a soft voice: “Shameless girl!”
“What are you afraid of, I am your sister,” Lei Lei finally understood the advantage of having the title as his sister, becoming so excited, she tried to untie his clothes, “Take them off and show me!” Beautiful brother has looks so devilish, surely his figure must be good, although we should have a high level of consciousness, and not be incestuous, but a bit of fantasising should be allowed, as the saying goes rape is easy to avoid, but adultery is hard to prevent!
Shang Guan Qiu Yue did not stop her.
Lei Lei is only but a paper tiger, seeing his response she could no longer carry on the act, looked at her surroundings, and stopped: “Forget it, in case someone sees this.”
Shang Guan Qiu Yue smiled: “What are you afraid of, we are siblings.”
Open-minded enough, unlike “Xiao Bai” who is so old-fashioned, Lei Lei felt that this older brother is very good to socialise with: “Did you marry a sister-in-law?”
[T/N: We literally translated the line as “Did you marry a sister-in-law” which sounds weird in English. Basically in that one line, the female MC is asking if he is married + if she has a sister-in-law.]
Shang Guan Qiu Yue embraced her, and said lovingly: “Having you is enough, I don’t need anyone else.”
Big brother your thinking sure is avant-garde! Lei Lei got a huge shock, and quickly composed herself; this is wrong, she wasn’t thinking straight: “Saying things like this, others would get a shock if they hear it……”
Shang Guan Qiu Yue frowned slightly, and interrupted her: “We do what we want, no need to mind others.”
Walking his own path, letting others say what they want, this ancient devil seemingly carries Dante’s style! Lei Lei was not ready to take off his clothes in front of him; this person acts so informally, this body might be his sister’s, but I am not!
“Xiao Bai has found one of our rudders.”
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“Xiao Bai?” Lei Lei finally recovered her senses, feeling nervous, “He knows that I am in Qian Yue Cave?”
Shang Guan Qiu Yue looked at her: “Does he treat you well?”
Lei Lei shook her head: “Our relationship wouldn’t even qualify as friends, but I went missing in Bai Sheng Shan Manor, so he has the responsibility to find me, although him as a person…...is very good.”
“Very good?” Shang Guan Qiu Yue became stern, “Do you know in these few years how many of our people he has killed?”
Lei Lei long knew about “Xiao Bai’s” evil hating personality, quickly asked: “How many?”
“Six hundred thirty-two.”
Woah, an executioner with more than six hundred lives! Lei Lei shivered: “Then……”
Shang Guan Qiu Yue pulled her hand: “So a day that the Xiao Xiao Feng Ming Dao exists, is a day in which we cannot have peace, I dote on you so much, would you be willing to help me once more?”
Handsome brother’s love has been enjoyed by that Chun Hua, and now approaches me to complete tasks, Lei Lei sighed: “How can I help?”
Shang Guan Qiu Yue squinted: “You were with him for many days, yet he didn’t recognise you.”
Lei Lei thought about it: “He didn’t.”
Shang Guan Qiu Yue said: “Since you no longer know martial arts now, all the more he won’t become suspicious of you.”
Seemed like he long had a plan in mind, Lei Lei guessed: “You want me to return with him, and take the chance to steal the core teachings of the Xiao Xiao Feng Ming Dao?”
Shang Guan Qiu Yue smiled approvingly: “Clever.”
Lei Lei smiled, but in her heart she felt helpless, it wouldn’t be easy to obtain the core teachings of the Xiao Xiao Feng Ming Dao, what if she was discovered by “Xiao Bai”, he could end her in a second; besides no matter how infatuated she is, and how disinterested she is in the right and evil ways, she can still tell apart the good and bad guys clearly; in summary, “Xiao Bai” has an upright conduct, he cannot be touched, handsome brother inflicts harm, but he treated her well, to possess his sister’s body, and betray him, that’s going overboard!
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“Why, you don’t want to hurt him?”
Having her thoughts seen through, Lei Lei was shocked, she knew she wouldn’t be able to lie to someone like this, so it would be better to speak the truth: “Actually don’t you feel, the way we handle matters is a bit too…...that?”
Shang Guan Qiu Yue looked at her: “I am the bad guy, he is the good guy?”
Lei Lei pretended to be innocent and smiled, taking the chance to hug him and whine: “They are not bad either, we don’t necessarily need to go against them.” Handsome brother has a fragrant body scent.
Shang Guan Qiu Yue sighed, held her face up: “Fool, the demonic cult and righteous way have always never gotten along, them meeting us, kills are bound to happen regardless of reason, I am holding the reputation of the demonic cult, even if I don’t provoke them, they will never let me off, you are my sister, should Xiao Bai know of your identity, you think he would show you mercy?”
Lei Lei only cared about rubbing against his body.
Shang Guan Qiu Yue unaware of this perverted woman’s thoughts, hugged her while thinking aloud: “This matter indeed involves some risk, it’s fine if you don’t go.”
It’s obvious he wanted to make use of her, but for him to say such words, it goes to show he still cares about this sister; Lei Lei thought secretly, handsome brother may treat me well, but his methods are cruel, staying by his side I cannot feel at ease; although she likes good-looking men, but not to extent of putting her life on the line, why not return to “Xiao Bai”, as for the task, just drag on as long as possible, then claim that “Xiao Bai’s” guard is too tight that she failed, handsome brother shouldn’t do anything to her.
Hence she lifted her face: “Fine, I will try.” Not guaranteed to succeed in stealing.
Shang Guan Qiu Yue smiled: “My good sister indeed.” He touched her face: “Don’t worry, I will help you in secret, I won’t let him hurt even a strand of your hair.”
You don’t reveal my identity, “Xiao Bai” will definitely not harm me, it’s you who I am afraid of! Lei Lei was eager to leave: “I will leave now.”
Shang Guan Qiu Yue shook his head: “Xiao Bai is not that dumb, we have to devise a plan properly, to let him take you back.”
Lei Lei nodded, and thought of another matter: “Have you heard of the longevity nut?”
Shang Guan Qiu Yue said: “Of course, you don’t have to worry about this matter, I have made arrangements, never to let it fall into the hands of He Tai Ping and his people, I heard that if you consume it before the age of seventy, it can strengthen your body, I have long wanted to find it for you.”
Oh, to think that he was looking for it for his sister, Lei Lei felt touched.
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Several white lanterns were lit up, floating on the treetops, in the moonlight, over twenty women in white dresses holding long swords floated down, and surrounded a young man.
Wearing a blue and white robe, with wide sleeves stretched out lightly, swaying with the wind, at this moment, he was no longer of his usual relaxed and chic stature, his whole body was full of threatening anger, and his expression was cold.
In his hand held the famous Feng Ming Dao like always.
The term “siren” did not come from thin air, the women were thinly dressed, as if they only wore a layer of thin cloth, between their leaps and bounds, their beautiful body could be vaguely seen, and there was no inner wear inside, but the young man turned a blind eye, waved at his opponent, even though he is skillful in swordsmanship, given there are many opponents, although he won’t be defeated, it was also difficult to get rid of entanglement.
In a hidden place, the two watched the fight from afar.
Lei Lei has been staying in Qian Yue Cave for a few days, she knew these women are all servants of Qian Yue Cave, don’t “Xiao Bai” detest evil, against these so-called “sirens”, why was he hesitating?
While she was still wondering, Shang Guan Qiu Yue smiled slightly and told her the answer: “Because his father Xiao Yuan said before his death, Feng Ming Dao does not kill women.”
This good-looking brother is terrifying, to be able to guess another person’s thoughts, should he find out that I am not his sister…...returning to Xiao Bai’s side is the correct choice! Lei Lei fought against the cold, carefully organised her thoughts, and continued to observe the fight.
In less than a cup of tea’s time, the young man was already irritated, with his palm he forced apart the few women near him, and said coldly: “If you don’t let me pass, don’t blame me for not showing mercy!”
The ladies didn’t answer, they just fought, although their swordsmanship was not skillful, they all followed a strict formation, which kept the young man tightly bound, unable to escape.
It was sword pitting against palm skills, the young man knew it was hard to win, hence he eyed for the right chance to split them with the move of his palm, seeing how a lady on the right was about to be hit, with no chance to avoid, but who knew at this moment, that lady chuckled, and shifted her body slightly, pushing her chest out on purpose.
His handsome face turned slightly red, as the young man retracted his palm.
In this instant, he lost his chance to escape, and was once again surrounded.
Lei Lei laughed, gentleman, indeed an honest gentleman, the type that can be taken advantage of.
Shang Guan Qiu Yue smiled: “What a righteous person, how interesting!”
Evil brother, the subordinates that you taught are just as evil! Lei Lei took a glance at him, was about to speak, suddenly she heard a cold laughter coming from the young man.
Silver light suddenly appeared, and an awful scream.
Lei Lei shifted her gaze back, only to see that out of the twenty over women, more than ten of them were already on the ground, covering the broken arm of their right hand, their beautiful face severely distorted due to the pain, and most of them had fainted on the spot, the remaining uninjured ladies, all looked at the person holding the knife in horror, feeling at a loss.
The formation is broken, the young man slowly retracts the knife into the sheath, three points for elegance, full marks on grandeur.
“Feng Ming Dao is not for killing women, but nobody said it cannot be used for chopping off sirens’ arms.” He said plainly.
So dispassionate! Lei Lei no longer dared to watch this soul-stirring gory scene, twisted her face and pulled Shang Guan Qiu Yue who was beside her; Brother, if we don’t go out now, your pretty subordinates will all turn into Venus!
[T/N: In the original text, 怜香惜玉 (Lián Xiāng Xī Yù) actually refers to the gentle and protective feelings towards the fairer gender, usually of a man towards the woman he has feelings for. But to fit this context, we translate as passion.]
“Xiao Xiao Feng Ming Dao, indeed didn’t let me down,” Shang Guan Qiu Yue’s expression unmoved, he smiled while lowering his head, “I’m going to bring you out, don’t be afraid.”
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Above the head, a shadow passed silently, and the speed was unbelievably slow, under the half moon, their clothes were fluttering like a fairy from the sky, and two white shadows settled on a tall rock.
The young man did not move while in full concentration.
Lei Lei immediately acted out how someone who was kidnapped should behave, and cried: “Xiao Bai!”
The young man looked up: “You……” Then he saw the man dressed in white beside her, remembering that his father died under this person’s poison, now that he came face to face with his enemy he became more furious than ever, he gritted his teeth: “Shang Guan Qiu Yue.”
The surrounding women quickly lifted up the injured and retreated.
Shang Guan Qiu Yue smiled: “Young Master Xiao you look the same.”
The young man said: “Your conditions?”
Shang Guan Qiu Yue did not answer, as he raised his hand to caress Lei Lei’s neck.
Lei Lei did not miss her cue to show her acting skills, as she struggled: “Xiao Bai just leave me! Quickly kill this devil, and take revenge for the old master!”
“You really wish for him to kill me?” At her ear came a low laugh.
“If I don’t act like that how can we fool him, you take him for an idiot?” Lei Lei glared at him, then raised her voice, “Xiao Bai act quickly, killing him is for the greater good, don’t care about me!”
Of course the young man would not just leave her, as he shouted: “Shang Guan Qiu Yue, what exactly do you want?”
Shang Guan Qiu Yue looked at Lei Lei with intrigue: “Feng Ming Dao.”
Lei Lei was dumbfounded upon hearing this condition, hey, we need to put up a convincing act, there was no need to raise such a difficult demand, what is the Feng Ming Dao, that is an ancestral treasure knife! Who are we, not related to him at all, why would he be willing to make an exchange? Should he not agree, and came for them with the knife, won’t the plan be ruined.
One look at “Xiao Bai” and one can tell that he isn’t the kind to haggle, she could only use her eyes to glare at Shang Guan Qiu Yue; Brother, lower your condition!
Shang Guan Qiu Yue smiled, and repeated: “Leave the Feng Ming Dao.”
Handsome brother’s golden words, unwilling to lower the condition, Lei Lei regretted to have acted out this scene too realistically, feeling helpless as she could only count on the young man; please don’t be so foolish, if you really exchange the knife for me, I will feel guilty.
The young man was silent, and said coldly: “One day, I will definitely chop off your devil head.”
Putting the knife to the ground, he stepped back.
“Xiao Bai” is so nice! I will never harm you! Warm tears filled Lei Lei’s eyes.
Shang Guan Qiu Yue raised an eyebrow: “Did you think that he is nice to you?”
Having her thoughts exposed once again, she rolled her eyes, this good-looking brother sure is a devil, too despicable, judging from his moral standard, compared to “Xiao Bai” he is far below, a huge contrast to his appearance.
Shang Guan Qiu Yue said in a low voice: “Silly girl, against such people don’t be soft hearted, if he finds out your identity, you will be in danger.”
Oh, there is a chance she could be killed, Lei Lei was silent.
Shang Guan Qiu Yue sighed, and instructed: “I’ll look for you when it’s time, remember to be careful.”
At least you knew to show your sister concern, Lei Lei felt slightly comforted, Shang Guan Qiu Yue suddenly grabbed her back collar, threw lightly——
Like as if she lost her weight, Lei Lei floated straight up in the air, like a kite being flown.
“Young Master Xiao came personally to demand for the person, how can I not give face.” Shang Guan Qiu Yue laughed.
Having experienced the feeling of flying, Lei Lei was scared to death, she didn’t even have the energy to shout anymore; this good-looking brother your jerk level is really impressive, to think you still showed concern earlier, then you looked the other way and thought lightly of me, what if “Xiao Bai” doesn’t rescue me in time, falling from such height, your sister will surely have her head cracked open!
Seeing that she was about to make contact with the ground, a strong hand stretched out from the side, accurately wrapped her waist, and took her two feet away before settling back on the ground.
At the same time, a white shadow flew out from Shang Guan Qiu Yue’s sleeves, snatching the Feng Ming Dao that was on the ground.
Seeing that the ancestral treasure knife was about to land in the hands of the enemy, the young man did not panic, instead he laughed coldly: “Just a mere knife, Cave Master Shang Guan placed too much importance on it, your passion is showing.”