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

Chapter 328 But I've Never Been Able to Help You

Shen Youqing and Xie Changyan, who were a few steps away, both looked over.

A man, seemingly hidden in the shadows, slowly emerged. His dark robes and the oppressive aura he exuded made him appear sinister and unsettling.

Shen Youqing showed no remorse after being caught; she even greeted him openly, "Senior brother."

Xiao Ke slowly shifted his gaze from Shen Youqing to Xie Changyan.

When their eyes met, it was anything but friendly.

Xie Changyan raised his hand and gave Xiao Ke a slight bow as a greeting, then said to Shen Youqing, "Get some rest."

After saying this caring remark, he nodded to Xiao Ke and left.

Xie Changyan left with composure, like a virtuous and upright gentleman.

Shen Youqing turned her head slightly to watch Xie Changyan leave when her chin was grabbed by a warm, large hand and turned back forcefully.

"Still watching?" The words, squeezed out between his teeth, were heavy and sour.

Shen Youqing could see Xiao Ke's cold and gloomy face by tilting his head slightly.

It looks quite scary.

"Let's go." Shen Youqing pulled away the fingers that were pinching his chin, then tugged at Xiao Ke's sleeve and walked towards Wanhua Courtyard.

Looking at the composed and calm Shen Youqing ahead, Xiao Ke cursed himself for being so easily coaxed as he followed.

As they walked, he gradually hooked his arm around Shen Youqing's hand and held it in his palm.

As they approached the Wanhua Garden, Xiao Ke's deep voice rang out, "Nothing to say?"

Shen Youqing glanced at the person and asked knowingly, "What did you say?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ke became even angrier.

They sneaked down the mountain with Xie Changyan in the middle of the night! And they planned to say nothing at all!

Seeing the man's unhappiness written all over his face, Shen Youqing dragged him directly into the Wanhua Courtyard.

"It's important business," Shen Youqing explained, then asked, "Why are you waiting there?"

Xiao Ke was not satisfied with Shen Youqing's perfunctory explanation, but he still answered honestly, "I remembered something and came to Wanhua Courtyard to find you, but you weren't there. I asked the maids and then went there to look for you."

Looking into Shen Youqing's calm and aloof gaze, he pursed his lips and said, "I didn't follow you."

He restrained himself and didn't do that kind of thing.

"I know."

Xiao Ke, with his cold face, was clearly becoming increasingly unapproachable, yet his hand was tightly wrapped around Shen Youqing's wrist, creating a contrast with his stern demeanor.

Shen Youqing wasn't afraid because she knew Xiao Ke wouldn't hurt her. She even teased him, "Senior brother, you've written all your frustration and anger on your face."

"Can't I get angry?" Xiao Ke asked, though he wasn't in the right or confident, but his question sounded perfectly reasonable.

Under Shen Youqing's slightly teasing gaze, Xiao Ke simply retorted, "You went out with a man with ulterior motives in the middle of the night, can't I feel aggrieved and angry?"

"Ahem..." Shen Youqing coughed twice, then raised the hand that was firmly held in his hand, "If we're talking about having ulterior motives, who can compare to Senior Brother? And Senior Brother is also..."

Xiao Ke covered Shen Youqing's mouth to stop her from saying those unpleasant things.

"Don't worry, Shen Youqing, I've kept track of every single one of your debts! Sooner or later, I'll make you pay it all back with interest!" A somewhat resentful voice rang in Shen Youqing's ears.

So what if I'm still unofficial and without status?
He considered it a chance to use his rights as a Daoist partner in advance, so that he could be more adept at it later.

Seeing the man gritting his teeth in anger, Shen Youqing patted his back to coax him first, then pulled his hand away and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Injuries." Xiao Ke looked down at Shen Youqing with a calm and clear gaze, his tone serious. "Dual cultivation."

?

Shen Youqing's eyes widened.

Before she could speak, Xiao Ke added, "My physique is special, and dual cultivation will help your injuries recover."

Is this serious?

Shen Youqing suddenly felt that her hand, which was held by Xiao Ke, was a little hot. She curled her fingers and tried to pull her hand away, but Xiao Ke held it tightly. In the soft candlelight in the courtyard, he could see Shen Youqing's body tense with nervousness.

Concealing his danger and aggression, Xiao Ke adopted an innocent demeanor and said, "I'll follow your lead."

Shen Youqing said coolly, "Then let go."

Without even blinking, Xiao Ke blurted out, "These are two different things."

He's still angry!
Shen Youqing wasn't angry about this expected outcome; he simply said, "Shameless."

Xiao Ke gave a soft hum.

“Dual cultivation is unnecessary; the old ancestor on the back mountain said there’s a way.” Shen Youqing raised his hand and patted Xiao Ke’s arm twice to signal him to let go.

This time, he obediently let go.

Seeing his undisguised disappointment and gloom, Shen Youqing narrowed her eyes. "You're very disappointed?"

"I'm glad that the Yue family's ancestor had a way to help you, but I'm disappointed that I'm powerless to help you."

Her beautiful peach blossom eyes dimmed slightly, and her long, thick eyelashes drooped slightly. "I also want to help you, but I've never been able to."

The man with his head down looked dejected and dejected.

Such a dejected look shouldn't be on that face.

Shen Youqing glanced slightly at the flowerbed not far away, "Senior brother, don't underestimate yourself."

"Qingqing."

A low voice sounded slowly.

Shen Youqing looked up and almost drowned in those eyes filled with inferiority.

Xiao Ke suddenly lowered his eyelids, not wanting Shen Youqing to see him like this.

"Senior brother." Shen Youqing took two steps forward.

The familiar scent of camellias wafted into Xiao Ke's nostrils, and he actually took a few steps back.

This was the first time that I was moving forward while he was moving backward.

It seems there's a big problem.

"What's wrong?" Shen Youqing asked, reaching out to grasp Xiao Ke's hand and pulling him into the house.

The man with his head down did not answer.

Upon entering the room, Shen Youqing pressed the person down onto a stool, while he himself sat on a soft couch, leaning back.

After a long silence, a low voice rang out, sounding so powerless, guilty, and ashamed: "I have no ability to protect you, to save you, or to help you."

During the days when Qingqing was captured and taken to the Demon Realm, he could only wait; there was nothing he could do but wait.

He didn't have the strength to rush into the Demon Realm to rescue the person, nor did he have enough authority to order others to rescue them.

In those days, he was overwhelmed by helplessness and guilt.

"Is it because I was captured and taken to the Demon Realm?" Shen Youqing pulled the blanket over himself and lay there lazily.

Xiao Ke hummed in agreement.

Lying down and not wanting to move, Shen Youqing said to Xiao Ke, "Come here."

Xiao Ke got up and walked over to sit on the soft couch. He then bent down and reached out to tidy up her long hair that was scattered everywhere, so that she wouldn't accidentally crush it when she turned over.

"Senior brother, how old are you now?" Shen Youqing hugged a soft pillow, looked at the man who was in low spirits, and said in a clear and gentle voice, "How long has Jun Su lived? How long have those demon generals lived? All you lack is time."

Xiao Ke lowered his head, and his back was no longer as straight as before.

“Given the same amount of time as them, your cultivation level will not be lower than theirs,” Shen Youqing said earnestly.

Xiao Ke looked down at her, meeting her earnest gaze, and asked, "And what about you?"

He has been working very hard to cultivate, but he still can't keep up with Shen Youqing's pace.

Qingqing is progressing too fast, too fast.