The Ensnaring Rope

Luo Bingning’s aura trembled, and a golden rope, shimmering like a serpent, darted through the air, swiftly ensnaring Zhang Xiaocha and binding her tightly to the ground.

‘Ah! Luo Bingning, you actually tie me up over that b*tch! I’m going to fight you!’ Zhang Xiaocha thought, struggling violently to break free.

Knowing her antics, Luo Bingning still felt a surge of anger and was about to speak, when a soft, sweet voice echoed in her mind.

[Wow~ Who knew our prim and proper senior sister would use binding spells like this? o(￣▽￣)o]
[Hehehe… So lucky~]
[Mmm~]
[No… I can’t think about this anymore…]
[Mmm~ o(￣▽￣)o Tea… Tea, I’m about to faint~]

Zhang Xiaocha, still struggling, covered her flushed face. Her steps faltered, and she began to spin in a daze, on the verge of fainting.

Seeing this, Luo Bingning quickly stepped forward, steadying Zhang Xiaocha’s swaying form. Her body was soft and delicate, and a faint, alluring scent teased her senses. Suddenly, a warm, soft breath brushed against her pale neck, causing Luo Bingning’s fingers to tremble as a wave of tingling sensations rippled through her.

A sudden heat surged within her. Her once flawless complexion was now flushed, the color spreading down to her neck.

Luo Bingning glanced at the unconscious Zhang Xiaocha in her arms, her eyes narrowing as her heart skipped a beat. She whispered to herself, “What… what is this?”

Luo Bingning held Zhang Xiaocha with one hand, the other lightly touching her own cheek. Her fingers, feeling the burning heat, recoiled. Her mind drifted. ‘Is… is this the Nine-Yang Sacred Soul?’

‘It’s unconfirmed, yet already so powerful. No wonder it’s coveted by all sects, even driving the Empress to madness!’

Suddenly, Luo Bingning recalled drawings of men from Mu Xi’s sketchbooks—tall, sharp-featured, with long, black hair tied casually, exuding a carefree charm… She wondered, was her junior sister—no, her junior brother—also like that in his original form?

Glancing at the alluring Zhang Xiaocha beside her, Luo Bingning’s expression turned flustered. She bowed her head, the fading blush returning, her mind blank.

Luo Bingning carried the unconscious Zhang Xiaocha to the Incense Orchid Residence. After gently placing her on the bed and covering her with a blanket, she hurriedly fled the building.

Wisteria Peak. The bamboo shadows danced in the breeze, a gentle wind rustling through the forest.

On a beautiful recliner, Ling Qinxue, clad in a pink bra and white underwear, her hair cascading down her shoulders, lay languidly, fanning herself.

“Ah! Master, why are you dressed like this again?” A cold, hurried voice echoed through the hall.

Luo Bingning turned, her fading blush returning. Her steps hesitated, embarrassment and discomfiture on her face.

“Oh~ So it’s Bingning! You’ve seen this before, why the blush~ Oh, you’ve grown even more!” Ling Qinxue’s form blurred, pulling Luo Bingning into a tight embrace as a sweet, intoxicating scent enveloped her.

Feeling the trembling in her arms, Ling Qinxue chuckled, her lips brushing Luo Bingning’s ear. Her voice was sultry and warm. “Why the rush, Bingning?”

Luo Bingning’s ears flushed. “Master… don’t… I have urgent matters!” Her voice was short and urgent.

Seeing Luo Bingning’s genuine worry, Ling Qinxue released her, her expression now serious. “What is it, Bingning?”

“Master, has your crane been eaten by my junior sister again?” Luo Bingning lowered her head, her long hair hiding her blushing face, the inner heat almost unbearable.

“Hmm? How do you know?”

Luo Bingning’s eyes narrowed. ‘It’s true!’

“Usually, you don’t care about my affairs. Could it be…” Ling Qinxue’s voice trailed off, then brightened. “Bingning, you… you’ve agreed?” Together, they could cultivate the path of Yin and Yang, their powers intertwining, greatly enhancing their cultivation speed! “How should I reward you? Scriptures, elixirs, spiritual artifacts…”

“Hmm… Bingning, you seem to have everything… Perhaps…” Ling Qinxue’s finger tapped her chin, her eyes shimmering, her voice pausing. “This first time, should you lead?” A blush crept up her cheeks.

“Ah! Master, what are you saying?” Luo Bingning’s eyes flashed with embarrassment. Like a cat with its tail stepped on, she fled without looking back.

Watching Luo Bingning leave, Ling Qinxue was puzzled. “Um… did I misunderstand?”

Later, in Incense Orchid Residence, the candlelight flickered, shadows dancing on the window.

Luo Bingning sat by the bed, her aura swirling, forming Yin and Yang energies that hovered over Zhang Xiaocha’s forehead, black and white swirling.

Suddenly!

A surge of intense Yang energy erupted from Zhang Xiaocha, merging with the Yin and Yang, quickly consuming the black energy, leaving only pure Yang energy swirling. A profound warmth enveloped Luo Bingning. Her body trembled, her breath ragged and chaotic, her chest heaving, her gaze wandering over Zhang Xiaocha…

[Ding… Luo Bingning’s Disgust Value decreased by three points. Current: 73]

Zhang Xiaocha stirred, trying to lift her hand to rub her eyes, only to find herself bound by ropes. Confusion filled her eyes. ‘Just now, I thought I heard the scariest voice ever.’

Zhang Xiaocha was bewildered, tilting her head. ‘Oh right… Tea was tied up by Senior Sister… Yeah…’ She softly murmured, nodding slightly.

Feeling a scorching gaze, she looked to her left.

Luo Bingning quickly averted her eyes, her hair falling to hide her deep desire.

Zhang Xiaocha flipped up, her consciousness returning. ‘I’m here to lower her Disgust Value, why did I fall asleep?’ She made “moo” sounds, pushing her head against Luo Bingning’s soft bosom, demanding, “Release me, or I’ll get Grandmaster to ruin your cultivation and make you my pet forever!”

Luo Bingning’s hands clenched, her nails digging into her palms. Her throat bobbed.

Zhang Xiaocha felt a chill. Looking up, she saw Luo Bingning’s bloodshot eyes, and her body stiffened.

[W-what’s wrong with Senior Sister? Is she going to kill me?]
[Probably not… I’ve said this before, and Grandmaster wouldn’t ruin her cultivation…]
[Never mind, let’s just lower her Disgust Value first! Brave Tea isn’t afraid of anything!]
[Moo moo moo~ Tea, you can do it!]

Her soft, excited voice echoed in Luo Bingning’s ears.

Zhang Xiaocha’s body wriggled like a caterpillar, trying to move away. Her voice was relentless. “Ah… I want Grandmaster to ruin that b*tch’s cultivation too, make her watch while I make Senior Sister warm my bed, feed me, and bathe with me! Drive her crazy!” Her voice trembled with a hint of tears.

Luo Bingning’s lips curved up.

Zhang Xiaocha struggled, trying to inch towards the foot of the bed.

Suddenly! A soft, unforgiving hand grabbed Zhang Xiaocha’s throat, lifting her up.

“Waaaah~ Sister, I’m sorry, Tea won’t do it again… Let go of Tea! Tea is still young, there are so many snacks left to eat, Tea doesn’t want to die…” Zhang Xiaocha thrashed violently, her smooth, fair legs kicking in the air, tears streaming down her face, her voice filled with fear.

Luo Bingning chuckled inwardly. ‘Now she’s afraid? Why wasn’t she afraid when she was provoking me?’

She hummed, and with a tap of her fingers, a stream of water from the table danced in the air, pouring into Zhang Xiaocha’s mouth.

Zhang Xiaocha: ‘!’

‘No… I’ve been poisoned?’ She looked at Luo Bingning, who was now very close, her eyes wide. ‘Shouldn’t you hand me over to Master first?’

Her tongue instinctively licked the liquid in her mouth, trying to spit it out, but the taste was familiar. Her brows furrowed.

[Huh!]
[This… this is the taste of Dream Dust…]
[Looks like Luo Bingning doesn’t want to kill me yet. I’ll pretend to faint. Once I’m out of here, I’ll use my energy to shout for help and hopefully get Master. Then I can turn this around and make Master punish Senior Sister!]
[It’s a win-win!]
[Yay yay yay~ Tea is so smart! Luo Bingning, that dummy, won’t expect this. I’m immune to all poisons! Yay yay yay, Disgust Value here I come…]

‘Dummy… Idiot… Win-win… Immune to all poisons, huh?’ Listening to the thoughts in her mind, Luo Bingning clenched her jaw, her desire intensifying.

Soon… Zhang Xiaocha struggled for a few seconds, then her head lolled and she went limp, like a rag doll hanging in the air.

Seeing this, Luo Bingning’s spiritual sense spread, trying to find a weakness, but found none! Her lips twitched slightly. ‘No wonder for eighteen years, I hadn’t noticed my junior sister’s antics were all deliberate!’ A surge of anger rose in her chest, and a flash of cunning appeared in her eyes.

Her fingers lightly hooked, and Zhang Xiaocha’s limbs danced in the air with her movements, her eyes sparkling with amusement.

Half an hour later, a scolding voice echoed in Luo Bingning’s mind, along with a faint, almost inaudible giggle.

[What is this dummy doing? Does she really think I’m a doll just because I’m pretty?]
[Hmph~ So mean. Once I’m saved, I’ll make Master seal her cultivation! Yep~ o(￣▽￣)o And make her call me Master!]
[Hehehe… The cold, detached Senior Sister, kneeling and calling me Master~]
[Tea Master, Bingning wants~]
[Mmm~]
[Can’t think about this anymore… Can’t, or I’ll get a nosebleed…]
[Hehehe~]

Luo Bingning’s face was flushed. Her shimmering eyes glanced at Zhang Xiaocha, seeing her expressionless and peacefully asleep, as if the voice in her mind wasn’t hers at all.

‘This acting…’ She bit her lip, pulling Zhang Xiaocha close before quickly exiting Incense Orchid Residence.

The night sky was dark, the inky blackness enveloping the surrounding mountains. A slender figure darted through the darkness.

Feeling the wind in her ears, Zhang Xiaocha’s lips curved up. ‘Hmph~ That horrible Senior Sister. She dared to bully me just now, but now she’ll see!’

She abruptly opened her eyes, about to use her energy to shout for help, but felt her energy stutter. Looking up, Zhang Xiaocha’s soft lips grazed Luo Bingning’s jaw as she met her bloodshot eyes.

Zhang Xiaocha: ‘?’