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

Chapter 156: Probably no one will believe it.
Seeing Shen Youqing's nonchalant attitude, Yue Xunzhu hesitated to speak.

This kind of thing is very common in the Hehuan Sect, and it shouldn't be a problem in theory, but the problem lies with Jinjin. She has the support of the Yue and Shen families, and she herself is a rare healer.

With this precedent, is she really not afraid of a swarm of suitors coming her way?
"Shen Youqing, you seem to lack a clear understanding of yourself." Looking at the cold yet alluring Shen Youqing, Shen Quelin's eyes held a complex expression.

Perhaps she had no idea how attractive her charm was.

Even setting aside her looks and family background, she is straightforward, honest, generous, reliable, hardworking, and knows how to conduct herself. It's perfectly normal to be attracted to her.

Shen Youqing looked over, puzzled.

How come she doesn't have a clear understanding of herself?

"Don't say I didn't warn you, you'd better keep a low profile and avoid attracting any unwanted romantic attention," Shen Quelin advised.

For some reason, he had a feeling that Shen Youqing would only have more suitors, not fewer.

I hope this is just my imagination.

Shen Youqing glared at her, then pointed at herself and said, "Are you blind? Anyone with eyes wouldn't be interested in me!"

Aside from her family background and talent, she had nothing else to offer. There were countless women more beautiful than her and far better-tempered than her.

Why would someone choose her over all those other pretty and gentle girls? What's the point? To live longer?
Shen Quelin/Yue Xunzhu/Xiao Youqi: ...

She truly lacks a clear understanding of herself.

Seeing Shen Quelin roll his eyes in exasperation, Yue Xunzhu raised her hand and patted his shoulder. "It's alright. With Jinjin's abilities, she should be able to escape."

Upon hearing his cousin say the same thing, Shen Youqing's face immediately fell.

"Although, don't people generally prefer gentle and beautiful women? I may have some looks, but there are countless people in the cultivation world who are more beautiful than me." Shen Youqing was puzzled.

It's one thing for Shen Quelin to say that, but why does my brother say that too?

“Miss Shen is not wrong, but those in power prefer people who are challenging,” Xiao Youqi’s cold voice rang out. “Gentleness and tenderness are everywhere, but people who can arouse their desire to conquer are few.”

Yue Xunzhu nodded in agreement.

"Unfortunately, your cold and arrogant demeanor has just aroused the desire to conquer many people," Shen Quelin bluntly stated. "Given the precedent set by Young Master Xiao, those people will naturally feel that they have a chance."

Shen Youqing was both confused and deeply shocked.

"Are you crazy?" Shen Youqing blurted out sincerely, "Am I some kind of hot commodity?"

Yue Xunzhu shook her head slightly.

It may not be obvious yet, after all, Jinjin's appearance is still somewhat immature, like a flower bud about to bloom.

Once this flower fully blooms, it will surely attract countless bees and butterflies, one after another.

“However, Miss Shen, you don’t need to worry too much. With the Xuan Nu’s inheritance helping you attract a lot of attention, you shouldn’t have too much trouble,” Xiao Youqi reassured her.

Shen Youqing felt comforted and said, "Thank you for your kind words, Young Master Xiao."

Xiao Ke attracted four pairs of eyes when he came out of the house.

Seeing his cool and composed demeanor, Xiao Youqi said, "The rumors about you and Miss Shen have probably spread all over Erjie Peak."

"What?" Xiao Ke had been secluded at home for no more than three days, and was completely cut off from news.

Xiao Youqi gave a brief explanation.

After hearing the whole story, Xiao Ke looked at Shen Youqing and said without hesitation, "Shall I go and clarify this?"

"Senior brother, you should hide your wealth." Shen Youqing waved his hand. "Besides, I'm afraid no one will believe it anyway."

Strange fire is a rare and precious treasure; mentioning it would only arouse envy and might even bring trouble to Xiao Ke.

Moreover, given Xiao Ke's clingy nature, to be honest, even if he were to clarify things, probably no one would believe him.

Seeing Xiao Ke's apologetic and guilty gaze, Shen Youqing paused for a moment.

"Forget it, let's save him some face." Shen Youqing withdrew his gaze and said nothing more.

"Junior Sister Youqing!"

Shen Youqing turned around and saw Chu Jianyan standing at the courtyard gate.

"Senior Sister Chu!" Shen Youqing smiled and then stood up and strode over.

Chu Jianyan glanced at Xiao Ke sitting next to her, and seeing the two of them appear at the same time, she couldn't help but gossip, "You two really practiced dual cultivation?"

"..." Shen Youqing blushed and glared at Chu Jianyan reproachfully, "Senior Sister Chu! When did you become so curious!"

Chu Jianyan looked at Shen Youqing, who was both shy and annoyed, and smiled as she begged for forgiveness, "Okay, okay, I won't ask anymore, I won't ask anymore."

It seems to be true most of the time.

"I've come to see you about something." Chu Jianyan said seriously, "Third Junior Brother has hatched a spirit beast, but it's fierce and he got injured while taming it. You're a healer, could you help him heal it?"

Green Cliff?

Thinking of that gentle and friendly man, Shen Youqing nodded, "Of course!"

Chu Jianyan smiled at Yan, then took Shen Youqing's arm and led her towards their residence.

Upon arriving at the Lingxiao Sect's courtyard, Shen Youqing immediately spotted Qingya, whose face was pale.

Without saying a word, she raised her hand and formed a hand seal to cast a healing spell.

The spirit beast imprisoned in Qingya's arms was a fluffy little tiger. It bared its teeth and roared, but its childish voice sounded like it was trying to be cute.

The little tiger bared its teeth and claws, taking advantage of Qingya's momentary lapse in attention to break free from his embrace, and then leaped towards Shen Youqing.

Shen Youqing caught the little tiger with one hand and pressed down on the ghost baby who wanted to come out of the cloth bag to eat the tiger with the other.

"Ouch~"

The little tiger kept snuggling into Shen Youqing's arms, and Qingya felt a pang of sadness seeing it.

The spirit beast he hatched bared its teeth and brandished its claws in his arms, yet it was obedient and adorable to Shen Youqing.

The affinity of a top-grade wood spirit root is terrifyingly strong!
Chu Jianyan reached out and patted the little tiger's head. Seeing the little tiger tilting its head and acting cute, she couldn't help but smile.

"It's quite cute." Shen Youqing hefted the little tiger in her arms.

The next second, the Snow Crystal Purple-Eyed Cat suddenly appeared.

It swatted the little tiger away with one paw, and then swaggered into Shen Youqing's arms.

The little tiger that flew away was caught by Yin Zhongyu. Looking at the bewildered little guy, he shook him and said teasingly, "Oh, are you scared out of your wits?"

"Meow meow meow!" The snow crystal purple-eyed cat meowed at Shen Youqing, as if accusing her.

She's just gone into a deep sleep to advance in rank, not died, so how could she go looking for other cats!

"Didn't look." Shen Youqing raised his hand and patted the head of the Snow Crystal Purple-Eyed Cat. "Not bad, it's at the Golden Core stage."

The snow-white cat with purple eyes proudly raised its head, as if to say that it was a must.

They were so cute.

Once he recovered, Qingya stood up and took the little tiger from Yin Zhongyu's arms. Looking at the little guy who was whimpering in grievance, he said in a gentle voice with a sarcastic tone, "There's nothing I can do. Who told you not to be as pretty as the Snow Crystal Purple Eye Cat?"

The little tiger roared angrily.

Shen Youqing held the medium-sized cat and stroked it intermittently.

"Junior Sister Youqing?" Ye Zhenzhou came in from outside and was a little surprised to see Shen Youqing.

Shen Youqing nodded in acknowledgment and said, "Senior Brother Ye."

"There's something I need to tell you," Ye Zhenzhou said in a serious tone. Under Shen Youqing's puzzled gaze, he said, "I overheard something while I was shopping down the mountain. The Qingyu Sect is talking about you and Fellow Daoist Xiao."