While the player is in Battle Through the Heavens, the system is in The Great Ruler.

Chapter 274 Showdown: A Blessing of Having Multiple Women or a Battleground?

Lu Yu felt a chill run down his spine as he faced two completely different yet equally unsettling gazes.

Little Fairy Doctor's eyes remained gentle as water, but the slightly pursed corners of her lips carried a hint of scrutiny; Cai Lin made no attempt to hide it, the playful look in her phoenix eyes almost overflowing.

“This…” he began, carefully considering his words, trying to find a suitable explanation.

"What's there to explain?"

Zi Yan interrupted him confidently, instead tightening her grip on his arm and tilting her head up, saying, "We're mutually in love, isn't that a normal thing?"

Cai Lin gently set down her teacup, the porcelain cup striking the stone table with a crisp sound that was particularly clear in the quiet pavilion: "Normal?"

She smiled slightly and asked slowly, "Then tell me, when did it start? Was it on Dragon Island? Or even earlier?"

Little Fairy Doctor remained silent, simply watching Lu Yu and Zi Yan quietly, her fingertips gently caressing the chess pieces beside her, a faint smile playing on her lips.

Just as Lu Yu was racking his brains to continue explaining, Little Fairy Doctor suddenly chuckled, her scrutinizing gaze instantly turning into tenderness: "Alright, I won't make things difficult for you anymore."

Cai Lin leaned back lazily in her chair, a sly glint in her phoenix eyes: "Looks like someone was quite frightened. It's rare to see him so restless just now."

Little Fairy Doctor looked gently at Lu Yu, who was still somewhat dazed, and said softly, "We already knew. Elder Qingshan sent a message the day before yesterday, telling us everything about Dragon Island."

She paused, a mischievous glint in her eyes: "They said you were in the Dragon Emperor's palace..."

"Oh dear!" Zi Yan suddenly exclaimed, her pretty face slightly flushed as she interrupted Little Fairy Doctor, "How could the Grand Elder even mention this!"

Cai Lin gracefully picked up the teapot and poured tea for everyone, a playful smile on her lips: "Even the Dragon Emperor of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan is running off with our Pavilion Master Lu, so Elder Qingshan is naturally anxious."

Little Fairy Doctor took the teacup, her fingertips gently stroking the warm cup, and looked at Lu Yu with tender eyes: "Actually, it's not just about Zi Yan. The day I came out of seclusion, Sister Cai Lin came to see me and told me about what happened between you two."

She took a small sip of tea and continued, "Now that we're all family, there's no need to be so formal. But..."

Little Fairy Doctor's eyes sparkled with a hint of playfulness: "Next time, remember to let me know in advance, so I don't always find out last."

Lu Yu was taken aback at first, then a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

He looked at Cai Lin with a hint of surprise in his eyes. This usually arrogant Medusa Queen would actually take the initiative to be honest about this matter with Little Fairy Doctor, which was really beyond his expectations.

“Cai Lin…” he called softly, his voice filled with unspeakable emotion.

Cai Lin put down her teacup, a slight smile playing on her lips: "What? Surprised?"

Her eyes held a rare tenderness as she looked at him. "Since we've decided to be together, there are some things we shouldn't hide."

"Xian'er has always been reasonable; you're overthinking it..."

Little Fairy Doctor gently replied, a sincere smile in her eyes: "Sister Cailin too. That day you took the initiative to come to me to explain this matter. This frankness and trust truly impressed me."

She gently picked up the teapot and poured half a cup of tea for Cai Lin: "Actually, given your personality, it's really not easy for you to do this. It's a real bargain for that guy."

Zi Yan blinked and suddenly interjected, "Actually, I already knew!"

She wrinkled her small nose smugly, "Last time when Sister Cailin evolved into the Eight-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python, I could smell Brother Lu Yu's scent on her..."

Before she could finish speaking, Little Fairy Doctor stretched out her slender finger and gently tapped Zi Yan's forehead: "Oh, you knew but didn't tell me. All those delicious snacks I made for you were for nothing."

Zi Yan covered her forehead, muttering aggrievedly, "I just thought it was a secret since none of you said anything..."

Seeing her like this, Little Fairy Doctor couldn't help but laugh out loud, and Cai Lin also covered her mouth and chuckled.

Looking at the heartwarming scene before him, Lu Yu breathed a sigh of relief. He had been worried that these things would create a rift between them, but their understanding and consideration made him feel much more at ease.

Just as he relaxed, Cai Lin suddenly put down her teacup, a sly glint in her phoenix eyes: "However... since some people like to keep things from us so much, let's punish them by making them rest in the side hall tonight."

Little Fairy Doctor chuckled upon hearing this and softly agreed, "That's a good idea. Let someone reflect on their actions before going to the ancient clan."

Zi Yan blinked, looked at Little Fairy Doctor and then at Cai Lin, and finally raised her hand: "Then, then I agree too!"

Lu Yu's eyes widened instantly, looking at the three women who had joined forces before him with a mixture of amusement and exasperation: "A side hall? Are you going to leave me alone in an empty room?"

Cai Lin rose gracefully, her skirt swirling gently: "You asked for this, Xian'er, let's go."

After saying that, he took Little Fairy Doctor's arm and walked into the hall.

Zi Yan made a face at Lu Yu and quickly followed the two. Before leaving, she turned back and smiled, "Brother Lu Yu, you'll sleep alone tonight."

Watching the three figures disappear into the distance, Lu Yu shook his head and chuckled helplessly. Although he had been relegated to a side hall, seeing how harmoniously they got along warmed his heart.

……

Late at night, candlelight flickered in the side hall.

Lu Yu was meditating on the futon with his eyes closed, his fighting spirit slowly circulating around him. Suddenly, a series of extremely light footsteps came from outside the hall, sounding exceptionally clear in the quiet night.

Lu Yu's lips unconsciously curled into a smile, assuming that Zi Yan had lost her patience and secretly come to find him. Recalling the girl's self-righteous demeanor during the day, he deliberately put on a stern face and said towards the palace gate:
"Didn't you say you'd let me sleep alone? How come you can't stand it after just a short while?"

"Squeak..."

The palace doors were gently pushed open, revealing the gentle, smiling face of Little Fairy Doctor. She held a carved food box in her hands, a mischievous glint in her eyes: "What? You're not welcoming me?"

Lu Yu quickly stood up, looking at her with some surprise: "Xian'er? What brings you here?"

Little Fairy Doctor placed the food box on the table and said softly, "Cai Lin and Zi Yan have both fallen asleep."

She opened the food box, inside which were several delicate pastries neatly arranged. "I specially brought you some snacks, thinking that you might get hungry easily when you cultivate at night."

Looking at the pastries he loved most in the food box, Lu Yu felt a warmth in his heart and couldn't help but chuckle: "I'm already a Battle Saint, I can go decades without eating and it's fine."

She pushed a plate of delicate pastries in front of him, her eyes smiling: "No matter how high your cultivation level is, you still have to taste the flavors you deserve. This is a special pastry I made with freshly picked osmanthus flowers. Give it a try."

In the candlelight, her eyes were gentle: "It's been months since we last met, and I always feel like I have something to say to you. I felt so empty when I didn't see you when I came out of the pass this time."

Lu Yu gently took her hand and said softly, "It won't happen again. After we return from the ancient clan, I will definitely spend more time with you."

He gently pulled her into his arms, the faint scent of medicine emanating from her body mingling with the sweet aroma of osmanthus cake on the table.

Lu Yu suddenly realized something, loosened his embrace slightly, and carefully examined Little Fairy Doctor: "You've broken through to the Half-Saint level?"

Seeing her nod with a smile, Lu Yu took out a milky-white pill from his storage ring: "This Supreme Pill can help you break through to the Dou Sheng realm."

Little Fairy Doctor frowned slightly: "Isn't this the betrothal gift you prepared for the ancient clan? You gave it to me, but what about Xun'er..."

Lu Yu smiled slightly and took out another identical pill: "I have spares here. As a betrothal gift for the ancient clan, a Supreme Pill, a Heaven-rank Battle Technique, and a Supreme-level Spirit Array Inheritance are more than enough."

He gently placed the pill he had just taken into Little Fairy Doctor's palm: "This one was specially prepared for you. When you are ready to break through, I will personally protect you."

"Mmm." Little Fairy Doctor nodded gently, carefully put away the pill, and then naturally leaned into Lu Yu's arms, her cheek lightly pressed against his chest, quietly enjoying this rare and warm moment.

……

The next morning,

Inside the side hall, a brocade quilt was piled haphazardly in a corner of the bed, vaguely revealing two pairs of intertwined long legs.

Little Fairy Doctor lazily opened her eyes, her cascading black hair falling into Lu Yu's arms, and the ambiguous traces of last night's pleasure still lingering on her snow-white skin.

She shifted slightly, feeling the soreness all over her body, and couldn't help but let out a soft hiss. At that moment, the arms around her waist tightened, and Lu Yu's deep voice, husky with the sound of early morning, asked, "Awake?"

Little Fairy Doctor looked up and met his smiling eyes. In the morning light, his usually sharp features softened, and his gentle appearance made her want to snuggle closer to him.

"It's time to get up..." Lu Yu sighed softly, his tone filled with reluctance. "Today we need to gather all the elders to discuss the selection of people to go to the ancient clan."

Little Fairy Doctor gently turned around in his arms, her fingertips tracing circles on his chest: "So eager?"

"After all, it's a marriage proposal." Lu Yu chuckled and took her mischievous hand in his. "We should be well prepared."

"You haven't given us any of these..." Little Fairy Doctor stopped halfway through her sentence, only looking at him with her smiling eyes.

Lu Yu understood and gently pulled her closer to him: "When we return from the ancient clan, I will definitely give you a grand ceremony."

He lowered his head and kissed her forehead. "My wife, Lu Yu's wife, should naturally be the focus of the world's attention."

“I’ll go with you this time too…” Little Fairy Doctor raised her clear eyes, “Let me explain to Sister Xun’er.”

She gently grasped Lu Yu's hand, her tone both tender and firm: "Some things are easier for women to say to each other."

Lu Yu was slightly taken aback, then smiled knowingly: "That's fine. With you mediating, it's definitely more appropriate."

Little Fairy Doctor leaned back on his shoulder, a serene smile playing on her lips: "Sister Xun'er is a reasonable person. If we talk to her nicely, she will definitely understand."

Will you understand?

Lu Yu couldn't help but smile wryly, recalling Xun'er's words last time, "No more than that." Xun'er appeared gentle, but deep down she was still proud; she just never showed this pride to herself.

Little Fairy Doctor noticed something was wrong with his expression and asked softly, "What's wrong?"

"nothing."

Lu Yu composed himself and pulled her closer to him. "It's just that I was thinking of Xun'er. Sometimes she's so stubbornly cute."

He looked down into Little Fairy Doctor's gentle eyes and sighed inwardly. These four women were all quite individualistic; the days ahead were bound to be lively.

……

Soon after,

Inside the main hall of Lingbao Pavilion, everyone gathered.

"Is the Pavilion Master about to set off?" Venerable Tianhuo asked, stroking his beard, drawing the attention of everyone in the hall.

Lu Yu nodded slightly and said, "Now that I am at the peak of the four-star Dou Sheng, and all the affairs within the pavilion have been arranged, it is time to set off for the ancient clan."

After pondering for a moment, Venerable Tianhuo suggested, "Why don't we have Senior Moyou accompany us? If anyone from the ancient clans gets into trouble, we'll have someone to look after them."

Lu Yu gently shook his head: "Senior Mo You needs to stay at the Spirit Treasure Pavilion. Zi Yan and Xian'er are enough to accompany us this time."

He turned to Cai Lin, who was sitting quietly to the side: "Would you like to come along?"

Cai Lin gracefully picked up her teacup, her red lips curving slightly: "I won't join in this fun."

Venerable Tianhuo suggested, "Since it's a marriage proposal, why not invite Elder Yao to accompany us? The Pavilion Master and Elder Yao of Xingyun Pavilion have a mentor-student relationship, and it would be more proper for an elder to be present."

He paused for a moment, then added, "Besides, Elder Yao is from the Yao Clan and is quite familiar with the rules of the eight ancient clans. Having him around can avoid a lot of trouble."

Lu Yu pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "That makes sense. Then please, Senior Yao, make this trip."

Venerable Heavenly Fire took out a storage ring: "This is the betrothal gift prepared by the Pavilion. Would the Pavilion Master like me to accompany you?"

Lu Yu took the storage ring, scanned the items inside with his soul power, and nodded in satisfaction: "No need, we can travel light this time."

After a moment's thought, he continued, "The ancient clan is located in the eastern region of Zhongzhou. At my current speed, I can reach the eastern region in half a day. If I bring other disciples, it will inevitably take longer."

Everyone in the hall was stunned upon hearing this, only then truly realizing the terrifying speed of a four-star Dou Sheng. What would take an ordinary expert at least half a month was described by the Pavilion Master as taking only half a day.

"Go and send a message to Senior Medicine."

Lu Yu turned to look at Venerable Tianhuo and asked, "Shouldn't a communication array already be established between Starfall Pavilion and my Spirit Treasure Pavilion?"

Venerable Tianhuo nodded and then said, "I will go and contact the Starfall Pavilion now. Given Elder Yao's high regard for the Pavilion Master, he will surely be happy to make this trip."

The elders in the hall exchanged smiles. They all knew Yao Chen's appreciation for Lu Yu, and the old man would certainly not refuse such an important matter.

……

After a few days,

At the summit of Tianmu Mountain, a spatial ripple slowly spread out. Two figures stepped out from the void rift; it was Yao Chen and Xiao Yan.

The old man was dressed in flowing white robes, his silver hair fluttering in the wind, and he exuded the unique aura of a semi-saint.

Feeling the rich energy of heaven and earth in the Lingbao Pavilion, he couldn't help but exclaim, "It hasn't been that long since I last saw it, and this place has already become a sacred cultivation ground comparable to the Pill Tower."

Xiao Yan, dressed in a black robe, stood tall and straight like a pine tree. The immaturity between his brows had faded, replaced by a more composed demeanor. He glanced around, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes.

The energy concentration here is several times higher than that of the Starfall Pavilion, and the air is filled with a faint medicinal fragrance. In the distance, pavilions and towers appear and disappear, like a fairyland.

"Brother Lu's place is getting more and more impressive."

Xiao Yan couldn't help but admire him, his tone filled with genuine joy. He and Lu Yu had grown up together since childhood, and Lu Yu had always treated him extremely well. Seeing his achievements, he was genuinely happy for him.

Just as the two were talking, a clear laugh came from afar: "Senior Yao, Brother Yan, we've been waiting for you."

Lu Yu appeared as if walking through the air, his green robes fluttering in the wind, and landed in front of the two in the blink of an eye. He first bowed respectfully to Yao Lao, then smiled and patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder: "It's been a long time, your cultivation has improved quite a bit."

Xiao Yan replied with a smile, "I'm still far inferior to Brother Lu. I heard you're going to the Ancient Clan to propose marriage? You didn't tell me about such a big thing earlier."

The three looked at each other and smiled. The old doctor stroked his beard and said, "Let's go. Business is important. Let's talk as we walk."

……

(End of this chapter)