CHAPTER 416: CHAPTER 416: YUN BING: I AGREE TO THIS MARRIAGE! (PURSUIT READ)

At that moment, Yun Bing was cultivating, her realm currently at the third stage of the Venerable Realm.

Among the four sisters, Yunxi and Ziran, her close friends, had both already broken through to the Saint Realm, and as for the Hang City Empress, that went without saying—her talent was the best, and her realm was also the highest among the sisters, definitely at the Saint Realm, maybe even beyond.

*Her own realm, Yun Bing thought, was just the third stage of the Venerable Realm, way too low. She really, really wanted to level up and break through.*

With over two hundred Venerable Realm Crystal Cores stuffed in her arms, she no longer had to worry about cultivation resources. Right now, what she needed most was to grind and upgrade!

"Ziran, what do you want?"

Yun Bing, happily absorbing the Venerable Crystal Cores at top speed, opened her eyes and asked in confusion.

Ziran, looking apologetic, said, "Sorry, I’m really here for something urgent, that’s why I have to bother your cultivation."

Yunxi waved her hand, "No need to apologize, seriously. Back when I was taking a dump and you barged in to drag me away, I didn’t even hold a grudge, so this is nothing."

"Just spit it out, if you gotta fart, just let it rip! If you got business, say it!"

Ziran’s pretty face froze in embarrassment, "Taking a dump? Totally forgot about that long ago."

"I’ve found something really serious and urgent, and I need to know where you stand."

Yun Bing stopped cultivating and stared at her with a serious face, "Did something happen to Xiao Ye?"

Ziran shook her head, "Not Xiao Ye, Xiaoxi!"

Yun Bing let out a sigh of relief, "As long as it’s not Xiao Ye. My sis is a Great Power at the Saint Realm level, no one can touch her."

"Just spill it, what happened to my sis?"

Ziran probed, "Did you know Xiaoxi has fallen for a guy?"

Ziran had already confirmed Yunxi liked Xiao Ye—a deep, concealed love.

She’d even said stuff like ’I’ll guard Xiao Ye for a lifetime.’

Yun Bing looked shocked but laughed, "That’s a good thing! My sis, all cold and stiff, finally opened up. I’ve already gotten married, and she’s still single as an elder? Come on."

"Who is it?"

"I’ll go propose in person!"

Ziran’s rosy lips twitched as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

*That person was Xiao Ye!*

Looking at Yun Bing, who was totally clueless, she didn’t know how to say it.

*After all, this matter was atomic level.*

*One wrong move, and it might cause a rift between Yun Bing and Yunxi, or start drama.*

Yun Bing grew a bit anxious, "Spit it out then! Who is it? My sis is finally interested in someone, no matter who it is, I’ve got her back for this marriage!"

Of the four sisters, she and Ziran were both married already. Yunxi, being older and single, made her seriously anxious.

Ziran gave it some thought, then said, "That guy is as far as the sky, as close as your nose, hangs around us all the time."

Yun Bing’s brows knit together—she ran through scenarios in her head, feeling like something was off.

The guy she and Ziran saw most often was Xiao Ye. Usually, the only guy they ever really dealt with was him.

Subconsciously, Yun Bing just couldn’t believe Yunxi would fall for Xiao Ye, so she didn’t immediately connect this whole guy story to him.

"You’re just talking nonsense. Other than Xiao Ye, who do we even interact with? Guys we see every once in a blue moon, that’s like at best a nod of acquaintance, never someone we see every day."

Hearing this, Ziran’s face grew complicated.

*Back when she first realized Xiaoxi liked Xiao Ye too, she hadn’t believed it either. It was only after a bunch of testing that she came to accept it was true.*

"Think a little harder. Anyone could be that guy. Just like I was, back then!" Ziran hinted.

"Just like you?" Yun Bing frowned, annoyed, "How do you even dare bring that up? You pretended you were using Xiao Ye as a guinea pig, then went behind my back, making out with him, it seriously pissed me off."

"If you like him, just say it! Xiao Ye’s already got so many Beast Girls, what’s one more? But no, you had to be all sneaky, acting all secret, watching those action art movies with him on the down low."

"Do you even know how pissed I was the first time I caught you guys watching those films together? Felt like my lungs would explode!"

Ziran’s face flashed a hint of guilt as she reverted to her usual innocent look, "It’s ancient history now, why bring it up?"

Yun Bing huffed, "Lucky for you I’m not the killing kind, or any other woman in your shoes would’ve met the business end of my sword. Count your blessings!"

Suddenly, Ziran’s tone turned firm, "Xiaoxi is the same way!"

Yun Bing froze, "My sis too?"

"She’s being all sneaky too?"

"With— with Xiao..."

Yun Bing’s beautiful eyes widened as the lightbulb lit, "Wait, you mean the guy Yunxi likes is actually Xiao Ye?"

"And now she’s hiding it from me, fooling around with Xiao Ye behind my back, maybe even sleeping together?"

"She’s my sister, how could she do that!"

Yun Bing huffed with anger, "Why are you all so into forbidden fruit? All sneaking around and doing bad things behind my back!"

"If you like him, just admit it! Why bother hiding it from me?"

Ziran laughed, "Xiaoxi’s not sneaking around. She doesn’t even dare express her true feelings. She’s bottled it all up inside. Even being around Xiao Ye makes her feel guilty and anxious."

"Do you know why?"

Yun Bing’s angry look faltered and grew complicated, "Is it because of me?"

Ziran snapped her fingers, "That’s right!"

"She hasn’t flirted with Xiao Ye, not sneaky at all, actually. If I wasn’t super observant about her little details, we’d probably never notice it in a lifetime."

"Because you’re around, she’s decided to stay single forever, said she’ll never look for a man, never make any contracts."

"She just wants to keep quietly making sacrifices, guarding everyone from behind, for life."

"Don’t blame her. Blame Xiao Ye for being too damn charming. He’s one of a kind in this world."

*Yun Bing felt a tangle of emotions, touched and heartbroken at the same time.*

*In silence, she really didn’t know what to do.*

Ziran watched quietly.

*After ten minutes of digesting, Yun Bing finally spoke,* "So, what do you think I should do?"

Ziran kept a poker face, a cold gleam flashing in her beautiful eyes, then said, "I think we should have Xiaoxi steer clear of Xiao Ye, keep away from him for life, let her grow old and die alone. She’s always been chilly, anyway, used to being alone."

Yun Bing exploded, "Bullshit, my sis is not dying alone!"

"If she likes Xiao Ye, then so be it! If she wants to marry him, I support this marriage!"

"Hmph! So she’s a cold fish, whatever. I’ve never looked down on her for that."

Ziran laughed, "Chill, no need to get pissed. I was just testing you. Honestly, I also believe lovers should end up together. If Xiao Ye isn’t against being with Xiaoxi, I don’t mind at all, the two of them being together."

"Remember, we all once swore an oath—to marry the same man, to be sisters forever."

"That oath still stands!"

Yun Bing snorted, "I’ll talk to my sis myself and tell her how I feel."

"Tell her not to hold it in. If she’s in love, she should be loud and proud."

"But as for marriage, that’ll depend on how Xiao Ye feels. I can’t force Xiao Ye for my sis’s happiness, right?"

Ziran frowned, "I can’t tell if Xiao Ye likes Xiaoxi or not. If he doesn’t, I’m out of ideas."

Yun Bing sneered, "Come on, you know Xiao Ye’s a total horndog. He’s probably already had dirty thoughts about Yunxi ages ago."

"Where are they now? Let’s go find them!"

"Upgrading templates in the Bronze Hall, almost done!" Ziran laughed, "Just wait for them to come out."