Douluo Continent: The Eternal Dawn

Chapter 70 The Senior Sister Exercising Her Rights
After lunch, Tang Ya always felt sleepy and rested her head on Ye Xixuan's shoulder for a nap.

Comforted by Tang Ya, Ye Xixuan's heart calmed down considerably, and he gazed blankly at Poseidon Island in the center of the lake.

Just then, a white figure suddenly appeared in his line of sight and then quickly magnified before his eyes.

Ye Xixuan tensed up almost instinctively, watching helplessly as the figure flew towards them.

That was none other than Zhang Lexuan, dressed in a plain white dress. During the high-speed flight, her long black hair fluttered behind her head, adding to her ethereal and otherworldly aura.

Before Ye Xixuan could react, Zhang Lexuan was already close at hand, and considering that Tang Ya was resting by his side, he dared not make any big moves.

Zhang Lexuan landed lightly on the shore, then reached out her slender hands to smooth her hair before looking at Ye Xixuan with a serene gaze. Before she could say anything, Ye Xixuan felt a sudden pressure and couldn't help but call out.

"Sister Lexuan."

"Mmm." Zhang Lexuan responded softly, her face bearing her usual gentle smile, showing no sign of jealousy.

"I've already exchanged a suitable soul bone for her. I just happened to sense your presence, so I came here directly. I hope I didn't disturb you."

"No, no." Ye Xixuan shook his head repeatedly, but then Zhang Lexuan lifted her long skirt, knelt down on his other side, and said in a calm tone...

“You know Dai Yueheng, right? He was there when we went to the Mingdou Mountains to carry out the Inspector mission last time. He was the one who took your ten-thousand-year-old Bright Cyclops head soul bone. The soul bone he gave you in return came from a Ghost King Vine with thirty thousand years of cultivation. The two soul bones are actually of equal value, so you don’t need to feel indebted to him.”

"Sister Xiaoya." Ye Xixuan quickly shook Tang Ya's body. Tang Ya opened her eyes groggily and saw Zhang Lexuan's stunningly beautiful face so close to hers, and she was instantly awakened.

Although she had never seen Zhang Lexuan in person, it did not prevent her from guessing the identity of the person next to Ye Xixuan.

"You're the senior sister?!"

"If you don't mind, you can call me Sister Lexuan from now on, just like Xixuan does." Zhang Lexuan smiled gently, fully demonstrating the charm and inclusiveness of a mature woman.

Tang Ya stood up in a panic, completely unaware that she had just exposed herself. Her unruly behavior made Ye Xixuan almost faint.

"Sister Xiaoya, you don't need to be too reserved in front of Sister Lexuan."

Tang Ya looked stubborn, but she didn't forget to pull Ye Xixuan up with her.

"How can that be? Senior Sister has been so good to us, we must show her the respect we deserve. Not just me, but you too must not offend Senior Sister in the future!"

"Your name is Tang Ya, right? I came to see you this time because I think we should have a proper meeting and not feel too burdened."

Zhang Lexuan stepped forward to help Tang Ya up, while glancing at Ye Xixuan out of the corner of her eye. As if she had thought of something, a charming blush appeared on her cheeks.

Ye Xixuan stared blankly, his thoughts mirroring those of Zhang Lexuan.

Tang Ya spoke too late. He had already offended his senior sister long ago. And not just once, not just twice, not just three times, not just four times…

Tang Ya affectionately linked arms with her senior sister, her charming and lively appearance making her exceptionally adorable.

"Sister Lexuan, actually I should be the one going to see you."

"Once you and Xi Xuan both get into the inner academy, we won't lack opportunities to meet anymore," Zhang Lexuan encouraged Tang Ya. Ye Xi Xuan's talent goes without saying, but for Tang Ya to enter Shrek Academy's inner academy, with her current cultivation level, it would actually be quite difficult.

Tang Ya nodded repeatedly in high spirits.

"Yes, yes! Sister Lexuan, I will definitely work hard to get into the inner academy!" Not only for herself, but also so that she wouldn't be separated from Ye Xixuan in the future, she had to do everything in her power. Then, Zhang Lexuan went straight to the point and took out a strange black metal box from her storage ring. It was engraved with various intricate patterns, giving one a dazzling feeling. This was actually a special soul tool that shielded against soul power fluctuations.

The box opened by itself, revealing a miniature version of the right arm bone, its entire surface a deep purple. A rich aura of soul power swirled across its surface, making it appear like a purple crystal. The intense energy fluctuations caused the branches and leaves of the surrounding trees to rustle even without wind.

Tang Ya was already stunned, while Zhang Lexuan explained softly, "In order to resolve the potential problems that might arise after your martial soul mutated, Xi Xuan had me exchange this soul bone for the head of the ten-thousand-year-old luminous cyclops. This soul bone comes from the same soul beast as your third soul ring, the Ghost King Vine, and is about thirty thousand years old. Its solidified soul bone skill, Soul Power Siphon, is perfectly suited to your martial soul's abilities."

Tang Ya snapped out of her daze and looked at Ye Xixuan and Zhang Lexuan with deep emotion. Although Zhang Lexuan had made it very clear that she hadn't sacrificed anything, it was mainly because of Ye Xixuan's soul bone.

But she has to accept Zhang Lexuan's kindness.

"Sister Lexuan."

"Take it, Sister Xiaoya. I'll find an opportunity to absorb this soul bone later. I'm still looking forward to you entering the inner academy with me in the future." Ye Xixuan comforted Tang Ya, and only after she gently pursed her lips and put the metal box containing the soul bone into her storage soul tool did he show a smile.

Tang Ya chuckled and returned to her previous carefree self.

"Xi Xuan, why don't you come with me to our place in Shrek City during your rest day this week? I'll have to give you some reward to make myself feel good."

Just as Ye Xixuan was about to stop Tang Ya from continuing, Zhang Lexuan chimed in with her smile undiminished.

"What reward? Can you tell me about it?"

"Sister Lexuan, is that the kind of reward you get?" Tang Ya said coquettishly, resting her head on Zhang Lexuan's chest. She completely treated Zhang Lexuan as a respected elder and didn't hold back much. She leaned close to her ear and whispered a few words.

Ye Xixuan was completely numb, and he could clearly feel the change in Zhang Lexuan's gaze towards him. He felt like an incompetent husband, only able to watch as Tang Ya and Zhang Lexuan whispered intimate words to each other as an outsider.

Left with no other choice, he had to make up an excuse and prepare to slip away.

"Sister Lexuan, Sister Xiaoya, I'm going to class now."

The fourth graders are taking their promotion exams today, and Tang Ya's exam was completed this morning, so she doesn't have much to do this afternoon.

Zhang Lexuan simply asked Ye Xixuan to ask for leave for Tang Ya before going to class.

The two women talked for a long time by the shore of Poseidon Lake.

Just as the sun began to slant westward, casting shimmering golden light across the entire surface of Lake Poseidon, Zhang Lexuan finally began her preparations.

"Xiaoya, you should know how much the academy values ​​Xixuan. In the future, Xixuan will definitely bear many heavy responsibilities, and many things may be beyond his control, so we must learn to understand him."

"Isn't this just common sense?" Tang Ya's big eyes were full of doubt, but a sincere smile appeared on her pretty face.

"Sister Lexuan, I will learn from you. No matter what happens in the future, I will unconditionally forgive Xixuan. And I don't think Xixuan would do anything to wrong me. Even if she did, it could only be because a bad woman is behind it."

Tang Ya was naturally referring to Tang Wutong, but as the saying goes, what is said unintentionally can be taken to heart by the listener, and it always sounded so jarring to Zhang Lexuan.

"Am I a bad woman? Maybe I am..."

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