Chapter 680 674: Sisters?

It had been two days since Shen Haoran entered the house. During that time, the black poisonous mist enveloping the building fluctuated in intensity, leaving everyone outside wondering what was happening inside.

"Why isn't he out yet? Surely he hasn't been killed by that black poison mist, has he?"

"I doubt it. Shen Haoran is an honored guest of the Clan Leader and the Young Master. If something happened to him, they wouldn't just stand by. Besides, look at that young woman. She hasn't made a move, has she? She's the one who was ready to break an arm and a leg of the White Tiger Race's Clan Leader for his sake. If something had really happened to Shen Haoran, how could she remain so calm?" a Guard said, pointing at Ji Lingxuan.

The others nearby nodded at his words. But they didn't know that while Ji Lingxuan appeared as calm as still water on the surface, she was frantic with worry. She understood the vile nature of the Bloodthirsty Godslaying Powder far better than anyone else present. It was a poison that only needed to make the slightest contact to begin absorbing the victim's Bloodline Power and Spiritual Power, allowing it to grow without limit. Legend had it that someone once used a thumb-sized cloud of the poison to slaughter every Martial Artist in an entire city. This just went to show how terrifying the Bloodthirsty Godslaying Powder truly was. If she couldn't still sense Shen Haoran's aura, Ji Lingxuan would have charged inside long ago.

Meanwhile, inside the room, while everyone outside worried about him, Shen Haoran was fast asleep beside Lady Ya. Expelling the last of the Bloodthirsty Godslaying Powder from her body had consumed most of his Spiritual Thought, and he desperately needed to rest. Thanks to his treatment, Lady Ya's injuries were almost completely healed. Her once-pale face was now rosy, her snow-white hair had turned black again, and a faint golden light swirled beneath her jade-like skin, creating a mystical sight.

A moment later, Lady Ya's long eyelashes trembled, and her tightly shut eyes slowly opened. A faint golden light flashed within them and vanished. The golden glow swirling across her skin intensified, making her look like a Saintess.

Lady Ya was awake. Seeing the tremendous changes in her own body, she was stunned for a moment. But when she saw Shen Haoran sleeping soundly beside her, she instantly understood.

Lady Ya stood up and looked around at the room, which was still filled with the poisonous mist, her brow furrowed slightly. Then, she bent down, gently lifted Shen Haoran into her arms, and started walking toward the door.

CREAK...

The sound from the door instantly drew the attention of the Martial Artists waiting outside. They stared intently at the entrance, not daring to blink.

A moment later, a faint golden halo appeared amidst the black poisonous mist, and a figure emerged before the crowd. It was Lady Ya, slowly walking out of the building with Shen Haoran in her arms. Wherever she went, the thick black mist parted, clearing a path as if it were fleeing from its natural enemy.

When the crowd saw Lady Ya radiating a faint golden light, they all froze in place. Lady Ya's beauty was already the kind that could topple kingdoms, but now that her Nine-tailed White Fox Bloodline Power had evolved, her entire presence had been elevated. She was like a mortal Saintess, inspiring a feeling of reverence in all who saw her.

The Martial Artists stared blankly at Lady Ya. When they had escorted her from the Medicine Hall in Burning Flame City, she was merely an injured woman who seemed unremarkable. They never imagined she was a beauty of this caliber.

When Ji Lingxuan saw Lady Ya emerge carrying Shen Haoran, her brow furrowed instinctively. In a flash, she appeared in front of Lady Ya, her expression filled with distress as she gazed at the unconscious Shen Haoran.

"Don't worry. He's just unconscious from exhaustion. He'll be fine after a day or two of rest," Lady Ya said softly, looking at the young woman before her, whose beauty and grace seemed to surpass even her own. She knew of Ji Lingxuan, as Shen Haoran had mentioned her in passing. Seeing her now, Lady Ya couldn't help but think they were a perfect match, and a small pang of disappointment surfaced in her heart.

"Thank you." Hearing that Shen Haoran wasn't in any real danger, Ji Lingxuan breathed a sigh of relief. She then naturally took him from Lady Ya's arms and headed toward her own courtyard.

As Shen Haoran was taken from her arms, Lady Ya suddenly felt a void in her heart. She watched their departing backs, her expression conflicted. A moment later, as if having made a decision, she hurried in the direction they had gone.

"The poisonous mist outside the house will dissipate within a day or two. Don't let anyone get close until then!" With those parting words, Lady Ya vanished from sight, leaving the group of Martial Artists standing there, dumbfounded.

"Damn it, there's no justice in the world! How is Brother Shen so damn lucky!" After a long moment, Long Aotian finally wailed. It was obvious Lady Ya was going after Shen Haoran. He already had Ji Lingxuan, and now a woman like Lady Ya was chasing him too. It was like he was hoarding all the heavenly fairies and mortal saintesses for himself. Long Aotian couldn't help but give Shen Haoran a mental thumbs-up. 'The man's a legend!'

At that moment, Shen Haoran, the object of everyone's envy, was lying in bed. The sound of his steady breathing proved he was sleeping soundly. Suddenly, two faint, pleasant fragrances wafted to his nose, causing his closed eyelids to flutter. A moment later, Shen Haoran opened his eyes. Two stunningly beautiful faces greeted his vision, leaving him dazed for an instant.

But after the daze passed, he suddenly realized the situation and shot upright, staring at Ji Lingxuan and Lady Ya sitting by his bedside as if he'd seen a ghost.

"Brother Haoran, why such a big reaction? Sister Ya and I aren't monsters, we're not going to eat you!" Ji Lingxuan pouted, clearly unhappy with his response.

"That's right. And to think Sister Ling Xuan was just praising you for being bold and meticulous. Why do you seem so timid now?" Lady Ya, who was beside her, also pursed her lips and said teasingly.

"Sister Ya? Sister Ling Xuan? You two..." Hearing how they addressed each other, Shen Haoran couldn't process it for a moment. 'These two have become sisters? I was still trying to figure out how to resolve the situation between the three of us, and they've gone right ahead and solved it by becoming sisters.'

"What's wrong? Can't we become sisters?" Lady Ya huffed lightly at Shen Haoran. She had talked with Ji Lingxuan all through the previous night and had confessed her feelings for Shen Haoran. To her surprise, not only did Ji Lingxuan not reject her, she had warmly started calling her 'Big Sister'.

Although Ji Lingxuan had felt a pang in her heart when she learned of the relationship between Lady Ya and Shen Haoran, she quickly came to terms with it. Far from rejecting Lady Ya's presence, she actually wanted to thank her. During the time she had been away, Shen Haoran needed someone to look after him. Ji Lingxuan couldn't expect him to pour all of his affection onto her alone; that was an impossible hope. Shen Haoran was destined to one day stand at the apex of the continent. For a man like that, having several wives and concubines was common, just like her own father.

However, Ji Lingxuan knew Shen Haoran was different from other men. He was fiercely loyal when it came to his feelings. Once he committed to someone, he would give them his everything, even his life. Ji Lingxuan was confident that Shen Haoran would never betray her. After all, they both carried the other's blood within them. At this thought, a confident smile touched the corners of her lips...