Sure, here’s the translated comedic version of the anime novel:
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Lan Xin was originally planning to use this opportunity to enhance her relationship with Jiang Xuan in various meaningful ways. Her goal was a secret little revenge on Nangong Liu Yun.
No way could she fight the real deal, so why not take out her frustrations on the weaker master? Of course, she had no intention of hurting her own master—just getting a little closer wouldn’t hurt.
And besides, there was a forgetful Nine-Clawed Golden Dragon providing backup, making it a gift from the heavens.
But now, one sentence from Golden Spirit Cloud immediately raised Lan Xin’s guard.
…
At that moment, Lan Xin arrived in front of Golden Spirit Cloud with a beaming smile.
“Xiao Lingyun, you’re still weak. Let me, your sister-in-law, feed you some roasted meat.”
Jiang Xuan was baffled once again by Lan Xin’s antics.
He watched as she fed Lingyun the meat, and suddenly felt like someone was telling him it was time for his medicine.
Soon after, when they were done with the roasted meat, Lan Xin took it upon herself to escort Lingyun back to the small cabin for rest.
Leaving Jiang Xuan in a daze by the grill in the wind.
Inside the cabin.
After a long pause, Golden Spirit Cloud finally asked:
“Um…are you really my sister-in-law? I don’t remember anything about you, but I do have some memories of my brother…”
“You’re breaking my heart, Xiao Lingyun. It seems you’ve never accepted me as your sister-in-law.
Ah, for now, I’ll let it slide since you’re still forgetting things.
Rest well, don’t worry. I’ll take care of your brother.”
Golden Spirit Cloud: “???????”
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After taking care of Golden Spirit, an elated Lan Xin came back to Jiang Xuan.
“Master, I’ve fulfilled my wifely duties and even looked after your dragon sis.”
Jiang Xuan: “……..”
“Xiao Xin, you keep scaring me with these wild theatrics. Don’t go too far, or if she regains her memory, you’ll be toast.”
“Ahh…if she gets it back, wouldn’t you be the first one in trouble?
Besides, wasn’t it you who originally lied to her? Not my fault, anyway.
Everything I did is according to your wishes.”
Jiang Xuan: “????????”
Jiang Xuan realized that while Lan Xin’s cultivation and power hadn’t increased, her ability to blame others sure had.
Could it be what she learned from someone? Too ridiculous.
After he cooled down, he started thinking about what he should do next.
The current progress with the Nine-Clawed Golden Dragon couldn’t be rushed, so slow and steady wins the race.
He soon realized something he’d overlooked earlier.
Previously, when System checked the bottom of the lake, it reported an enclosed secret realm underneath.
But after the seal loosened, it didn’t show up, but they saw a Nine-Clawed Golden Dragon emerging and immediately entering its own tribulation.
This was beyond bizarre.
Pondering the situation, Jiang Xuan turned to Lan Xin and said:
“Xiao Xin, check the lake bottom and see what all has happened.
The Nine-Clawed Golden Dragon came from here, so definitely there’s a big secret waiting down there.”
“Got it, Master, I’ll investigate it right away.”
After instructing Lan Xin, to avoid any gaps, Jiang Xuan let System in his mind perform a thorough scan of the lake bottom.
Quickly, System’s mechanical voice echoed:
“Ding! Scanning feedback shows the outer seals of the secret realm at the bottom of the lake have been removed, but the entire realm still remains sealed.”
“System, what requirements are needed to open this secret realm?” Jiang Xuan asked.
“Ding! Requires one drop of the Golden Dragon’s heart bl**d.”
Jiang Xuan: “!!!!!!!!!!!”
Right then, knowing the conditions, some guesses began clicking in.
“Looks like this Nine-Clawed Golden Dragon wasn’t just sealed, but also acts as the guardian of the secret realm. Only with a drop of the dragon’s heart, can one access the mysterious realm.
Just judging from the conditions to open this realm, it must be a place of significance.”
As Jiang Xuan pondered his next move, Lan Xin arrived beside him once more.
“Master, I’ve figured it out; the previous array has vanished, and instead, I found a huge hidden secret realm deep below. I initially couldn’t get through the bronze doors, but it appears something around Martial Saint level can, maybe we should consider…”
“????????”
Hearing this, an agitated Jiang Xuan grabbed Lan Xin’s face with a flicker of anger.
“Xiao Xin, you seem to be getting looser lately. Always suggesting to inform Nanguang, whose side is yours?”
“Ahh…it’s you, of course, Master. I’m just trying to prevent another mistake…”
“Understood, we won’t tell anyone. That realm, my dear, I will handle it.”
Lan Xin was stunned by his words.
“My Lord, are you sure? I already tried and failed. If you truly can…”
“Forget it, you don’t understand. You need to focus on caring for my adoptive sister.”
Jiang Xuan paused.
“Oh, now I get it.”
She smiled.
“Then my Lord, this should stay quiet.”
Seeing her secretive demeanor, Jiang Xuan was curious.
“You really understand, Xiao Xin? Did your tiny brain grow some sense?”
“Servants have to be adept at reading their Master’s mind. Come, let me show you our new cabin.”
“Oh? Well thought out, Xiao Xin! Our earlier one has Lingyun living inside.”
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Entering the newly built little cabin, Lan Xin closed the wooden door slowly.
“Very spacious, a bit rough though. Why pull me here? What else, besides the new cabin?”
“I figured things out already.”
Hugging Jiang Xuan suddenly, a teasing voice emerged.
“My Lord, you don’t want Liu Yun in on your dealings with the golden dragon, right?”
Jiang Xuan: “????????”
“No, Xiao Xin. What’s this about? Making assumptions as usual?”
“Let go, stop playing games.”
Ignoring Jiang Xuan’s reluctance, Lan Xin replied calmly:
“I see through your thoughts. Based on logic and your behavior, you clearly were once a dragon rider.”
Realizing her deductions:
“Seems accurate. He’s hiding his plans from Liu Yun. I should call her to test…”
“No messing! That’s enough, I admit no understanding. Stop speculating, or else!”
Lan Xin: “!!!!!!!”
Inwardly, Lan Xin thought:
“Why isn’t this working. Everything checks out! He’s behaving like a former dragon rider. Is he testing me?”
Realizing her blunder, she released Jiang Xuan, her tone cautious.
“The nonsense earlier, was all for fun, my loyal servant…”
Before he could continue, Lan Xin embraced him again.
“Are you looking for such attention?”
The cabin door opened, and Golden Spirit Cloud stood there, eyes wide with surprise.
“Why…are you both here…?”
“Sorry, Brother Xuan, I think I intruded…”
“Lingyun, why…are you here?”
“Perhaps I just felt the need to recall some prior times…with Brother Xuan.”
