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

Chapter 9: The Two Women's First Meeting, Xun'er's Admonition

After refining the Ice Spirit Throat-Soothing Liquid
Lu Yu walked towards his courtyard. As soon as he stepped into the courtyard, he saw a slender figure in white hanging clothes to dry.

The dark robe hanging on the bamboo pole swayed gently in the evening breeze, reflecting the setting sun and turning a faint golden hue.

"You're back?" Little Fairy Doctor turned around at the sound of her voice. Her damp, tousled hair clung to her forehead, and a few drops of water slid down her fair cheeks. She naturally raised her hand to tuck the strands of hair behind her ear, and a gentle smile appeared on her lips.

At this moment, the courtyard was still filled with the faint scent of soapberry, and clothes were soaking in water in a wooden basin.

Lu Yu stood there stunned for a moment. The afterglow of the setting sun gilded Little Fairy Doctor with a golden edge. Her gesture of tucking her hair in carried a touch of unintentional gentleness. Water droplets slid down her slender neck and into her collar. This heartwarming scene made him lose himself in thought.

"Yes, I just finished refining the medicine..." Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly caught a glimpse of a pale purple figure walking towards the courtyard gate from not far away.

"Brother Yu".

A clear, cold voice suddenly came from behind. Lu Yu turned around and saw Xun'er standing at the courtyard gate, holding an exquisite sandalwood box in her hands. Her gaze lingered on Little Fairy Doctor for a moment before she slowly approached.

"And this is..." Xun'er had a polite smile on her lips, but her eyes were full of inquiry.

"Little Fairy Doctor, this is a friend I met in Qingshan Town." Lu Yu coughed lightly and introduced the two, "This is Xun'er, from the Xiao family..."

"My name is Xiao Xun'er." Xun'er took the initiative to speak, nodding slightly to Little Fairy Doctor. She handed the wooden box in her hand to Lu Yu: "I noticed that Brother Yu's training clothes were getting a bit old, so I made a new set."

Little Fairy Doctor dried her hands and curiously observed the extraordinary young woman. Xun'er was wearing a light purple dress today, with only a white magnolia hairpin in her hair, which made her look elegant and refined.

"Miss Xun'er has such skillful hands."

Little Fairy Doctor looked at the exquisitely crafted black robe in the box, which was exactly the same as the one she had just washed, and couldn't help but admire it.

Xun'er smiled faintly: "If you don't mind, Little Fairy Doctor, I'll make you a set another day."

Lu Yu stood between the two, unconsciously touching his nose, feeling that the atmosphere was a bit off, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.

"Um... I'll go try on the new clothes."

He chuckled twice, picked up the wooden box, and strode into the house, leaving the two girls staring at each other in the courtyard.

And after he left

Xun'er looked at Little Fairy Doctor, her gaze inadvertently sweeping over the familiar dark robe on the bamboo pole. A thought struck her, and she said gently, "Sister Fairy Doctor, are you going to stay at the Xiao family temporarily? There are still empty rooms in my courtyard."

"Men and women are ultimately different. I'm sure it's inconvenient for Sister Xian'er to stay in Brother Yu's courtyard. Why don't you stay at my place?"

Upon hearing this, Little Fairy Doctor narrowed her eyes slightly, carefully examining the elegant young woman before her. Recalling Lu Yu's flustered state earlier, a strange emotion suddenly welled up within her.

"I'm afraid that won't work." Little Fairy Doctor gently shook her head, a meaningful smile playing on her lips. "Lu Yu and I still need to cultivate together, and being too far apart... would be a bit inconvenient."

"Double cultivation?"

Xun'er's gaze sharpened slightly, her fingers unconsciously tightening around her sleeves. Her face still held a gentle smile, but her voice was a few decibels lower than before: "The matter of dual cultivation... Sister Xian'er, could you tell me more about it?"

Little Fairy Doctor blinked, then suddenly revealed a sly smile: "Well..." she deliberately dragged out her words, "I'm not quite sure either. After all..."

She leaned close to Xun'er's ear and whispered, "We haven't even started dual cultivation yet. If Miss Xun'er is curious, why don't you go and ask your 'Brother Yu' yourself?"

Xun'er's jade-like earlobes instantly flushed crimson, and she subtly took a half-step back. She lightly touched her temple with her fingertips, and suddenly took out a mutton-fat jade bottle from her storage ring: "Since Sister Xian'er has just arrived at the Xiao family, this bottle of Snow Skin Jade Complexion Pill is a small gift for our first meeting."

The bottle is warm to the touch, clearly indicating it's not an ordinary product.

Little Fairy Doctor looked at the jade bottle in Xun'er's hand, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes. She reached out and took the pill, her fingertips gently rubbing against Xun'er's palm: "Then thank you for your kindness, Miss Xun'er."

The tense atmosphere between the two seemed to ease slightly. Just then, Lu Yu, who had changed into new clothes, pushed open the door and came out. The dark robe accentuated his tall and handsome figure.

"You..." Before he could finish speaking, Xun'er had already turned around, her gaze sharp and unwavering, shooting straight at Lu Yu and questioning, "Brother Yu, what exactly is this so-called dual cultivation?"

Lu Yu paused, nearly dropping the Ice Spirit Throat Lozenges in his hand. His gaze lingered for a moment on Xun'er's icy face before quietly sliding towards Little Fairy Doctor.

She was leisurely playing with the medicine bottle in her hand, a faint smile playing on her lips, clearly pleased with the sudden turn of events. "This..." Lu Yu awkwardly touched his nose and said, "Actually, I can explain..."

Little Fairy Doctor couldn't help but chuckle when she saw Lu Yu's expression.

Xun'er calmly said, "Come with me. Let's go and explain to outsiders. Don't let outsiders laugh at us."

The little fairy doctor's smile froze on her face. She watched helplessly as Lu Yu, somewhat guilty, followed Xun'er away, leaving her alone.

"This..." Little Fairy Doctor's eyes widened, and she said angrily, "Who's an outsider!"

……

On the west side of the Xiao family's residence, the quiet courtyard is filled with the aroma of tea.

"So..." Xun'er tapped the stone table lightly with her fingertips, her voice so calm that no emotion could be discerned, "Brother Yu obtained a cultivation technique that requires dual cultivation, and coincidentally, that woman possesses the Calamity Poison Body, which can help you cultivate?"

Lu Yu nodded slightly. He and Xun'er had been together since childhood, so there was no need to hide these things.

Xun'er remained silent for a long time before suddenly saying, "May I see that cultivation manual, Brother Yu?"

Lu Yu took out a stack of copied papers from his storage ring. However, the moment Xun'er's gaze fell on the first page, her pupils suddenly contracted. Golden flames shot from his fingertips, instantly incinerating the papers to ashes.

"This cultivation technique..." Her voice held a rare hint of solemnity, "...is at least at the Heavenly Rank. Before Brother Yu becomes a Dou Sheng, it must never be passed on to a third person." Golden flames flickered in her eyes. "As for that woman with the Calamity Poison Body..."

Xun'er paused, her jade-like fingertips gently tapping the stone table: "Since it's useful to Brother Yu, keep it with you for now. If anyone asks about the origin of this technique in the future, Brother Yu can say that it was taught by someone from an ancient clan, and then there's no need to worry about it."

"Ancient race?"

Lu Yu feigned a look of confusion. Xun'er hadn't mentioned the ancient clans to him before, so he could only pretend not to know.
Xun'er sighed and said, "Brother Yu, the Dou Qi Continent is far more vast than you can imagine. Our Wutan City and even the Jia Ma Empire are just a small part of it..."

Immediately afterwards, Xun'er gave a brief introduction to the territory of the Dou Qi Continent, the major forces in the Central State, and the eight ancient clans.

After listening, Lu Yu suddenly realized and said, "So it's a top-tier force with a Dou Sheng in charge. Xun'er wants me to attribute all the cultivation techniques to them. Aren't you afraid that if they find out, they'll come after us?"

Upon hearing this, Xun'er's lips curled into a composed smile: "Don't worry, Brother Yu, the ancient clans are always secretive, and outsiders can hardly verify anything. Besides..."

She suddenly leaned closer and whispered in Lu Yu's ear, "With me here, nothing will happen to Brother Yu."

“But that woman with the Calamity Poison Body…” Xun’er’s tone changed, a golden glint flashing in her eyes, “Brother Yu, we still need to be careful.”

"If that mysterious technique can't suppress it, Brother Yu, you should prioritize your own safety and not be reckless."

Lu Yu felt the warm breath on his ear and Xun'er's concerned gaze. He nodded solemnly and replied, "I understand. If anything happens, I will take care of myself first."

Xun'er nodded in satisfaction. She gently straightened Lu Yu's clothes and said in a soft voice, "It's getting late, Brother Yu, you should go back now. Xun'er will come to see you again tomorrow."

Lu Yu nodded slightly, then turned and left.

Xiao Xun'er watched Lu Yu's retreating figure, her eyes slightly narrowed, and whispered, "Elder Ling..."

A dark figure appeared silently: "Miss."

"There's no need for the messenger clan to send anyone over."

Ling Ying paused slightly: "This old servant dares to ask, that Calamity Poison Body..."

"It doesn't matter."

Xun'er remained expressionless and said calmly, "A mere mortal with a cursed poison body can't cause any trouble. Since it's useful to Brother Yu, let's wait and see."

"If she dares to hurt Brother Yu..."

"At that time... I will take action myself..."

(End of this chapter)