Junior Sister is too competitive, she drastically alters the Joyful Union Sect.

Chapter 129: Is there a "bitter flesh" ruse involved?

"It's not that I felt wronged, it's that I felt regretful." Shen Youqing couldn't help but sigh as he said this.

Pity?

What regrets?
Xiao Ke immediately became alert.

After Shen Youqing finished expressing her regret, she noticed Xiao Ke staring intently at her. She thought for a moment, then finally asked, "Senior Brother, do you really want to know?"

"Can't I say?" Xiao Ke asked back.

It's fine if she doesn't want to talk about it; I'll find out myself!
Shen Youqing shook his head and said directly, "I didn't kill Shen Qiuluo."

Upon hearing this, the usually wary and sharp-witted Xiao Ke immediately relaxed. "That's all?"

"Huh?" Shen Youqing didn't quite catch up with Xiao Ke's train of thought for a moment. She asked, a little confused, "Then what else could it be?"

"I thought someone made you feel sorry for them."

Seeing Shen Youqing's somewhat dazed expression, Xiao Ke's fingers curled up slightly.

Finally, he raised his hand and quickly placed it on Shen Youqing's head, gently touching it before moving it away, like a dragonfly skimming the water.

Shen Youqing turned to look at Xiao Ke, and seeing his feigned innocence, she didn't pursue the matter of patting his head, only saying, "Doesn't that count?"

She was very disappointed that she couldn't kill Shen Qiuluo!
“I’ll help you,” Xiao Ke said.

Shen Youqing waved his hand, his tone unusually serious, "No, her life is mine, you can't kill her."

Xiao Ke said "Oh".

After walking several steps, Shen Youqing turned his head to look over.

Seeing Xiao Ke's droopy eyebrows and unhappy expression, Shen Youqing raised his hand to touch his head and tentatively asked, "Senior brother, are you angry?"

"Yes," Xiao Ke replied without the slightest hesitation.

Did she say something wrong?

It seems not. Then why would my senior brother suddenly get angry?
Shen Youqing blinked, puzzled but cautiously asking, "Then... Senior Brother, please don't be angry?"

"..." Xiao Ke glanced at Shen Youqing and couldn't help but raise his hand to poke her head.

She's so cute!
"Don't touch me!" Shen Youqing's sharp gaze swept over Xiao Ke.

After saying "Oh," Xiao Ke said matter-of-factly, "I'm angry."

"..." Shen Youqing choked for a moment, then said firmly, "That won't do either!"

"How heartless," Xiao Ke complained, then casually placed his hand on Shen Youqing's shoulder and leaned against her.

Just as Shen Youqing was about to make a move, Xiao Ke spoke up confidently, "Youqing, I am wounded."

Shen Youqing: ...

Do I look like an idiot to you?
"Youqing, I'm exhausted after a long day. Let me lean on you for a bit, okay?" Xiao Ke asked in a 'fragile' voice.

Looking at the man who was asking questions but whose hands were tightly wrapped around her shoulders, Shen Youqing said calmly, "Senior brother, are you using a self-inflicted injury ruse?"

"Yes." Xiao Ke readily admitted.

Looking at that youthful and pretty profile, he felt uneasy but asked directly, "Is there a plan to make Qing suffer the pain of being forced to endure hardship?"

Seeing the unease and nervousness in Tao Hua's eyes, Shen Youqing closed her mouth again. She patted Xiao Ke's arm and said, "It seems that Senior Brother has been training diligently during this time and his strength has increased."

Xiao Ke obediently loosened his grip a little, then with a forceful pull, he hooked Shen Youqing into his arms and held her tightly.

She's using a self-inflicted injury as a ruse!
For Shen Youqing, giving an irrelevant answer was the best response!

Since she ate it, does that mean she's become more tolerant of herself?
Then he can go a little bit too far.

The intense body heat and the rich fragrance of medicinal herbs instantly enveloped Shen Youqing.

Even through layers of clothing, Shen Youqing still felt that Xiao Ke's body temperature was a bit too hot.

In the dim light, the pink tinge on Shen Youqing's neck was not very noticeable.

Xiao Ke held Shen Youqing tightly, as if he wanted to merge her into his very bones.

After a moment, he sighed softly.

"Senior brother, I think you might not be seriously injured." Shen Youqing silently clenched his fist. Xiao Ke was reluctant to let go, so he asked this question.

Before he could finish speaking, he was slapped on the back.

Xiao Ke reluctantly let go, looking at Shen Youqing with a mixture of reluctance and accusation, as if she were some heartless and ungrateful person.

Shen Youqing glanced at it and then turned and left.

Xiao Ke took a long stride and caught up with her. He reached out and grabbed Shen Youqing's sleeve. "Youqing, do you like me even a little bit?"

"……dislike!"

Shen Youqing pulled out his sleeve and quickened his pace.

"You're lying! You hesitated!" Before Xiao Ke could finish his delighted words, Shen Youqing's fist was already coming at him.

Xiao Ke leaned back sharply, barely dodging the punch.

Under Shen Youqing's threatening gaze, Xiao Ke shut his mouth and remained silent.

As the flute fell silent, Shen Youqing breathed a sigh of relief, followed by deep thought and doubt.

Where did that aloof, distant, and taciturn senior brother go?

This person is utterly shameless and pushing their luck!
Some people are still alive, but they have already begun to miss the past.

When Shen Youqing arrived at the inn, he saw that there was another person in the lobby.

"Something's up," Xie Changyan said succinctly. "Do you have a Crimson Flame Sword?"

Shen Youqing nodded, and thinking of Xie Changyan's spirit sword that had been eaten by the mother insect, he immediately understood his intention, "You want the Crimson Flame Sword?"

Xie Changyan nodded.

Xiao Ke stood behind Shen Youqing, and with a flick of his long, slender fingers, he grabbed Shen Youqing's sleeve.

Xiao Ke was very pleased with this intimate gesture.

“To be honest, that sword might be more suitable for someone with a fire elemental root.” Shen Youqing glanced at Xiao Ke, then said to Xie Changyan, “My plan is to give the Crimson Flame Sword to Shen Quelin.”

Upon hearing that Shen Youqing was going to give the longsword to Shen Quelin, Xie Changyan remained silent.

"I know." After saying that, Xie Changyan nodded slightly to the two of them and prepared to go upstairs.

Shen Youqing took a step and was about to walk towards the stairwell when her sleeve was tugged.

"Xiao Ke," Shen Youqing raised his hand, "I think you need to get a beating."

The voice, not exactly gentle, called out "Xiao Ke," but that single sound sent a jolt through him, as if he'd been electrocuted.

Xiao Ke gently grasped Shen Youqing's wrist, his tone seemingly regretful, "Aren't you going to call me Senior Brother anymore?"

Calling her "senior brother" sounds nice, but I think I still prefer her to call him by his name directly, because it feels less formal.

Shen Youqing twisted his wrist and easily pulled his wrist away.

"Xiao Ke, I'm warning you, if you keep pushing your luck like this, I'll beat you up—"

Xiao Ke suddenly raised his hand and covered Shen Youqing's mouth. His deep peach blossom eyes surged with intense desire, and he stared at her with undisguised gaze.

Interrupted, Shen Youqing slapped Xiao Ke's arm away impatiently, "No, I have to today..."

"Can I go a little further?" His dark eyes were filled with intense desire and lust.

His aggressive and wild gaze was excessively intense, and Xiao Ke's sudden assertiveness made Shen Youqing unconsciously take two steps back.

Why does it feel like Fifth Senior Brother is about to eat people?
"no!"

Looking at Shen Youqing's cold and serious eyes, Xiao Ke took two steps forward, wrapped his slightly trembling arms around Shen Youqing, and then rested his head on her shoulder.

"That's too much."

His low voice was somewhat hoarse, filled with accusation and grievance.

He is both domineering and aggrieved.

He's played both the good and the bad guys.

Shen Youqing raised his hand and patted Xiao Ke on the back of the head. "Senior brother, you're not allowed to act like a spoiled child."