Chapter 43: A Morning of Discovery

The next morning,

At the peak of Zixia Peak, despite being summer, there was still a chill in the air. As the sun rose, a mature and charming neighborly big sister slowly sat up from her ice-silk quilt. Her graceful figure, bathed in the sunlight filtering through the window curtains, had an ethereal beauty, exquisite and captivating.

After sitting up, this alluring figure did not rush to dress. Instead, she covered her lips with her jade-like hands and let out a big yawn. Then, with a gentle expression, she looked at her young fox fairy disciple, who was sound asleep nearby, exhausted from her training. Remembering the disciple’s impressive performance during her training the night before, Su Mei’s beautifully curved red lips curled into a subtle smile.

After gently stroking the soft cheek of the sleeping girl, Su Mei, the peak’s leader at the Elemental Core stage, reluctantly left the warmth of the quilt. Feeling her body and will instinctively reluctant to leave the cozy bed, Su Mei couldn’t help but feel a headache. Why did she, at the Elemental Core stage, still love to stay in bed?

Oh well, cultivators should follow their hearts. She decided to sleep a bit longer!

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Xiao Xixi slept deeply, feeling as if she had slept for a very long time. The day before, after being brought back to this quiet courtyard by her master, Su Mei, from the ‘Hall of Literature,’ she had not rested well for the past two days due to the ‘demonic guidance’ from her senior sister, Bai Luozhu. Therefore, she had fallen asleep unusually early the night before.

Xiao Xixi vaguely remembered falling asleep while clutching her little quilt before it was even dark. Rubbing her sleepy eyes, she glanced out the window and saw the sun shining brightly. She was momentarily stunned; why was the sun so intense this morning?

Confused, she extended her small hand and rubbed her eyes again. Feeling the warmth of the day, which was unlike the usual chill of the morning, Xiao Xixi was surprised. Had it already passed morning?

Although there were no modern timekeeping devices in this quiet courtyard after crossing over, Xiao Xixi had her own unique way of knowing the time. In the next moment, she asked her system in her mind,

“System, what time is it now?”

The system quickly responded,

“It is 11:36 AM. Friendly reminder: You fell asleep at 9:31 PM last night!”

Hearing the system’s emotionless voice, Xiao Xixi, who was still groggy from just waking up, felt even more confused. What was going on? She had broken her record, sleeping for over 14 hours? But why did she feel more tired after sleeping for so long?

Looking at her bare body, Xiao Xixi quickly understood. It was probably because her master had secretly guided her in cultivation again last night! Although Xiao Xixi didn’t know exactly how her master aided her cultivation, she could clearly feel that the air at the peak was no longer as cold as before. Xiao Xixi thought to herself, her beautiful master was truly kind!

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Looking around the empty room, Xiao Xixi was reluctant to leave the warm quilt she had snuggled with all night. But remembering that she had to return Ye Chen’s ring today, she reluctantly sat up. Just as she was about to put on her underwear, she heard the system’s alert.

“Detected corresponding attire with high comfort levels. Would you like to change?”

Xiao Xixi was momentarily surprised, then realized the system was referring to the ‘Pure Cotton Cute Strawberry Panties’ she had received as a reward for completing the ‘Rongqiao’ and ‘Zhou Zhiruo’ side quests the day before. Remembering that she had forgotten to check the properties when interrupted by Yun Hai, Xiao Xixi thought this was the perfect opportunity to do so now.

Opening the item description, Xiao Xixi quickly found the three items listed. Skimming over the ‘Beast Language Bell,’ which she had already seen, her attention turned to the other two items.

Lace-Trimmed Butterfly Knot Black Thigh Band: A cute black butterfly knot with lace trim enhances a girl’s charm and beauty (Cuteness +2). This thigh band uses the golden ratio, creating a visual division on the thigh to highlight the curvaceous lines, making it layered and sensual, guiding the viewer’s gaze to perceive the leg as sexy (Sexiness +2).

As a former boy, Xiao Xixi, who had no girlfriend but was powerless against stockings and thigh bands, found this description fascinating. Looking around the empty room, she curiously took out the thigh band. Holding the slightly ticklish lace-trimmed thigh band, Xiao Xixi, now a girl, still felt a thrill at touching such a feminine accessory for the first time.

As she played with the thigh band, she noticed a mark on her left leg. Recognizing it as a system guide, Xiao Xixi realized she might have put it back in the system if not for this mark. Since no one was around, she decided to secretly try it on!

Gently untying the ribbon at the back and placing it in the designated spot, Xiao Xixi watched as the thigh band automatically tightened, slightly indenting her flesh, making her leg look fuller. Finally, it was securely in place.

Successfully wearing the thigh band, Xiao Xixi looked at her smooth, white legs and was suddenly struck by an urge to… She shook her head, reminding herself that these were her own legs, and not to get carried away. The system then prompted her that she could also change into the ‘Pure Cotton Cute Strawberry Panties’ and ‘Beast Language Bell.’

Looking at these options, and wanting to shift focus from her thighs, Xiao Xixi chose the ‘Beast Language Bell’ first. The bell was silver with a small golden bell charm. Xiao Xixi thought it was very cute and delicate.

Normally, an anklet is worn by unclasping the chain and placing it on the foot. But Xiao Xixi, having never worn foot jewelry before, instinctively slid the ‘Beast Language Bell’ over her five delicate pink toes, across her smooth instep, under her clean sole, and finally to her slender ankle, which seemed fragile enough to break with a gentle squeeze.

Gently shaking her right foot with the bell, she heard a crisp jingling sound. Under the contrast of silver and gold, her little foot looked even more delicate. Xiao Xixi thought to herself that she definitely couldn’t wear this in front of her senior sister, Bai Luozhu, given her peculiar tastes.

After putting on the Beast Language Bell, Xiao Xixi turned her attention to the most important item, the ‘Pure Cotton Cute Strawberry Panties.’ The reason she was interested in the system’s ‘change attire’ suggestion was largely due to the discomfort of the underwear her master had provided. First, the fabric was cotton and linen, unsuitable for summer wear, causing her buttocks to feel raw from chafing. Secondly, the underwear was not breathable! Although Xiao Xixi felt some shame at the thought of changing into girl’s panties, considering the comfort, she decided to look at the panties’ description.

Pure Cotton Cute Strawberry Panties: Made of pure cotton (Comfort +3), with excellent absorbent properties, capable of holding 5000ml of liquid without adding weight. Host can rest assured. The exterior features a cute Q-style strawberry design, perfectly capturing the host’s girlish charm. (Note: In the novel ‘Rongqiao,’ textile technology is advanced, with various stockings, panties, and playwear available. Host need not worry about causing controversy.)

Xiao Xixi was more interested in the comfort aspect than the system’s description of ‘girlish charm’ and ‘absorbency.’ After summoning the panties from the system, she held the soft, small cluster in her hand, finding it strangely fascinating. Were all girl’s things this small and bouncy? Although she had seen girl’s panties in videos or curiously browsing sites like Taobao, she was still ‘shocked’ to find that these tiny panties could be completely enclosed in her small hand. Were they safe to wear? Xiao Xixi, who had only worn boxer briefs her entire life, felt a sense of uncertainty.

With a mix of nervousness and excitement, Xiao Xixi slowly slid the small, delicate panties up her smooth thighs. The soft fabric felt surprisingly comfortable, and unlike the lightweight, airy feeling of the wide underwear, Xiao Xixi found this close-fitting option more pleasant.

Just as she was carefully adjusting the position of her first pair of girl’s panties, she saw her beautiful master, Su Mei, enter the room carrying a steaming bowl of rice. Caught in the act of examining her panties, Xiao Xixi froze. Seeing her disciple studying the panties, Su Mei also froze.

Why did Su Mei pause? Because from her angle, the small strawberries on the panties seemed unusually lively. Looking at her disciple’s flushed cheeks, Su Mei had a sudden urge to press the little strawberry and see what kind of reaction it would elicit from the little one!~