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

Chapter 158 What medicine do you need to change overnight?

Seeing Xiao Kefu's show of weakness, trying to get him to back down, Shen Youqing said in a serious tone, "Senior brother, you should recover first."

Xiao Ke remained silent.

Looking at Xiao Ke, who was silently refuting him, Shen Youqing thought of his temper and said with concern, "Take good care of your injury and don't cause any trouble."

To make his words more convincing, Shen Youqing added, "This injury will heal in two or three days. If it's not healed in three days, I won't care about you anymore."

A single, casual remark extinguished Xiao Ke's little scheme before it even began.

"Oh," Xiao Ke replied, his calm tone somehow revealing a hint of grievance to Shen Youqing.

Shen Youqing remained unmoved, and she abruptly changed the subject, "What are your plans next, Senior Brother?"

Xiao Ke followed up on Shen Youqing's topic, saying, "You mean the sword bone?"

Shen Youqing nodded.

"How about..." Xiao Ke stared intently at Shen Youqing, his eyes brimming with anticipation, "Junior Sister, teach me swordsmanship?"

Shen Youqing raised her hand and placed it on Xiao Ke's head. The comfortable temperature made her wonder, "He doesn't have a fever, so his mind should be normal. How could Senior Brother say something like that?"

He dares to ask a talisman master to teach him swordsmanship!
Xiao Ke gently brushed Shen Youqing's hand away, looking at her with a mixture of amusement and exasperation. "What's wrong with that? I just want you to teach me, is that not allowed?"

Shen Youqing looked at him, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.

Did he not find it absurd to say that?
"Qingqing, your swordsmanship is not bad." Xiao Ke's clear voice made Shen Youqing pause slightly.

That's natural, how could her swordsmanship be bad!
Xiao Ke narrowed his eyes, but didn't ask any further questions, only saying, "You're more than capable of teaching me swordsmanship, aren't you?"

“…Yes.” After hesitating for a moment, Shen Youqing readily admitted it.

Xiao Ke leaned down and moved closer.

Shen Youqing felt his warm breath almost touching her face, so she couldn't push him away and could only lean back slightly.

"Senior brother, be careful not to aggravate your wound."

Looking at Shen Youqing's aloof and dignified demeanor, there was a strange allure in his beautiful, sparkling peach blossom eyes. "Will you teach me or not?"

"If you're not afraid of hardship." Shen Youqing turned her head away, avoiding his direct and alluring gaze.

I don't know whether to call him foolish or overconfident.

Xiao Ke reached out and hooked his arm around Shen Youqing's waist, pulling her into his embrace.

Shen Youqing raised his hand and pushed the head buried in his shoulder, but gave up when he couldn't move it.

After a long silence, a clear and melodious voice rang out, "Senior brother, you're so clingy."

Ever since we opened up to each other, he's become incredibly unrestrained, always wanting to hold hands or hug and embrace.

It was well-behaved during the period when the strange fire had not yet been tamed.

"Yes, I wish I could keep Qingqing by my side, lock her in the house, and only have me to see her." His low voice was somewhat muffled, revealing a strong sense of possessiveness.

"It's a very dangerous idea." Shen Youqing raised his hand and patted Xiao Ke's head, his tone cool and indifferent. "I suggest you think twice before you act, after all, you can't beat me."

My senior brother is not a good person. For my personal safety, I must hurry up and cultivate to surpass him as soon as possible.

She didn't want to become a fish to be slaughtered.

"I can't bear to part with her." Xiao Ke sighed, his clear voice sounding unexpectedly gentle. "How could I possibly make Qingqing unhappy?"

Shen Youqing chuckled and, spoiling the mood, said, "Then let go."

Knowing that Shen Youqing wasn't angry but was just teasing him, Xiao Ke chose to be selectively deaf, burying his face in Shen Youqing's shoulder and remaining motionless.

Shen Youqing raised his hand and slapped the arm across his waist, as if cursing, "You scoundrel."

“Qingqing, if you don’t want me to sit here, how can I?” Xiao Ke retorted, his tone self-righteous.

Hearing that confident tone, Shen Youqing choked up.

You shouldn't be soft-hearted!

Xiao Ke chuckled softly, a sound that was both smug and spoiled. "I am pushing my luck, but without Qingqing's indulgence, how could I dare to do that?"

Yes, if she hadn't wanted to, she would have thrown him over her shoulder from the very beginning, or refused him outright even earlier. But... Xiao Ke is different.

Whether others are hurt or sad is none of her business. But if it's Xiao Ke... as long as he doesn't go too far, she will eventually give in and agree.

"I was right." Xiao Ke's smugness lasted only three seconds before he sensed danger and immediately changed his tune, "Wrong."

Shen Youqing gave a soft hum, "I'm going back to rest."

"Won't you stay a little longer?" Xiao Ke looked up at the sky outside the window and reluctantly tried to persuade him to stay. "It's still early, stay with me a little longer, I won't do anything."

"With your injuries, there's nothing you can do," Shen Youqing retorted, then looked at the man who had bent down to hug her and sighed, "Senior brother, doesn't this hurt?"

Before he finished speaking, Shen Youqing pulled Xiao Ke's arm away and moved closer to him.

Xiao Ke leaned back on Shen Youqing's shoulder, his eyes half-closed. "Qingqing, it really isn't my fault."

With such a soft heart and gentle nature, how could I not fall for this unique treatment?

He wished he could drown in it.

Shen Youqing hummed in response. Seeing that the man wanted to pretend to sleep and rest, she took out a book about talismans and prepared to read to pass the time.

A slightly languid, sleepy voice slowly rang out, "Why are you so gentle?"

gentle?

she?
Shen Youqing really wanted to check the temperature on Xiao Ke's forehead again to see if he was delirious from the fever.

As Shen Youqing fell silent, Xiao Ke did not speak again.

After relaxing, fatigue and drowsiness washed over him, and he felt like a ship that had been adrift for a long time had finally arrived at the harbor it had been searching for.

The room became quiet.

After Shen Youqing had turned three or four pages of the book, his head, which was resting on her shoulder, slumped forward and slid down.

Shen Youqing held a book in one hand and supported Xiao Ke's head with the other. Finally, she laid Xiao Ke down and let him lie on his side on her lap to continue sleeping.

Accompanied by the refreshing fragrance of camellias, Xiao Ke fell into a deep sleep.

The man, lying on his side in deep sleep, had a relaxed body. His profile, with its smooth lines and sharp angles, exuded a cool and aloof air. His whole being was peaceful and restrained, and he even looked somewhat docile and obedient.

The room was quiet, and Shen Youqing was engrossed in reading.

……

"Dong dong dong."

The sudden knocking startled Shen Youqing, causing her to nearly drop the book she was reading and hit Xiao Ke on the head.

Shen Youqing held the book steady and looked down to see the sleeping man frowning impatiently, his aura turning noticeably colder.

"Xiao Er," Xiao Youqi called from outside, "the matter has been investigated."

Shen Youqing thought for a moment and, given the Xiao family's extensive network of information, guessed it was about the rumors circulating outside.

"Young Master Xiao, my senior brother is still resting."

Xiao Youqi, standing outside the door, paused for a moment upon hearing the cold voice coming from inside.

After a while, Shen Youqing, having heard no more noise, probably guessed that Xiao Youqi had left.

Seeing that the sky outside was already turning white, Shen Youqing pinched the bridge of his nose, closed his book, and rested his eyes.

Before I knew it, the night had passed. It should be around 5 a.m. now. I'll rest for a while and then go exercise.

Chenshi.

As Shen Youqing emerged from Xiao Ke's room, he was met with three pairs of gazes.

Shen Quelin looked at Shen Youqing with a forced smile.

"I'll help him change his dressing," Shen Youqing explained, then stretched.

Yue Xunzhu's gentle voice rang out, "What medicine do you need to change overnight?"

Shen Youqing coughed lightly.

Isn't this because he was so engrossed in reading that he forgot to go back?

(End of this chapter)