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

Chapter 372 I Can't Find You

Back mountain.

Following the directions given by the Xiao family head, Shen Youqing found the secluded and quiet courtyard.

Throughout the journey, the head of the Xiao family did not inform her about her senior brother's situation.

But the fact that Xiao Youqi brought it up at this time is enough to prove that his senior brother's condition is not good.

Bewitching array...

Without saying a word, Shen Youqing reached out and pushed open the courtyard gate.

The trees and flowers in the courtyard are arranged in a pleasing and elegant manner.

Apart from the sound of flowing water, the courtyard was so quiet that it didn't seem like anyone was there.

She walked around the front yard to the main house door, looked at the tightly closed door, and pushed it open without hesitation.

"Creak" sound.

The sudden sound of the door opening startled the people inside, and a cold, menacing voice rang out, "Get out!"

Thick gauze curtains hung around the door, making the room unusually dark.

As Shen Youqing pushed open the door, the sunlight outside instantly poured in.

She could barely make out the situation inside the room by the sunlight behind her.

The room was empty, with no other furniture besides the bed and tables and chairs. A familiar figure was kneeling on the ground with his arms locked, his long, disheveled hair obscuring his face, and the spiritual energy surrounding him was chaotic.

Xiao Ke's situation is very bad!
Xiao Ke, whose consciousness was somewhat hazy, did not recognize Shen Youqing's presence. His cold and gloomy voice grew increasingly impatient, "Get out!"

Coming to his senses, Shen Youqing stepped into the house, closed the door behind him, and strode upstairs.

The man, who vaguely heard footsteps approaching, suddenly looked up.

His gaze, peeking through his hair, was unfocused, and his eyes were surrounded by alarming red blood vessels.

"Senior brother, it's me."

Shen Youqing was not afraid of Xiao Ke's beast-like appearance. She walked up to him, lifted his chin, and used her other hand to smooth his long hair that was covering his face behind his head.

The man, tense and ready to explode at any moment, was less aggressive, but his body was noticeably more tense.

"Get out." Her tone was not as fierce as before, and she struggled as Shen Youqing gripped her chin.

Shen Youqing exerted a little force, and the struggling man seemed to have been acupunctured, immediately stopping in his tracks.

"I'll help you untie it."

As soon as he finished speaking, the chains binding Xiao Ke's body snapped.

Shen Youqing caught Xiao Kehao as he collapsed from exhaustion, and she knelt down on the ground, letting him lean on her shoulder to catch his breath.

My unfocused gaze gradually focused, and the rich fragrance of camellias instantly filled my breath.

Xiao Ke couldn't distinguish between memory and reality for a moment, so he just assumed he was dreaming again.

"I can't find you."

The muttering voice was filled with confusion and despair.

"I can't find you."

"I can't find your presence anywhere."

"They all say you're dead, they're all lying to me, aren't they?"

Beneath the aggrieved inquiry lay a deep-seated despair and bewilderment.

Just as Shen Youqing was about to retort, a warm, damp sensation came from his shoulder.

Her voice was choked with sobs, filled with grievance, "How could I possibly die? You were clearly already in the Integration Stage, and I blessed you so many times, how could this happen..."

This nonsensical statement left Shen Youqing stunned.

Has he regained his memories from his past life?

But I was still alive and well when we parted. Could it be that he went to look for me after that?
Shen Youqing's mind was in a lot of confusion.

"You clearly said you were going to come find me, you said it, you liar."

"fraud!"

A large patch of fabric on my shoulder was soaked with tears, and the damp heat felt strangely hot against my shoulder.

Shen Youqing was forced to come back to her senses. She leaned back slightly and pulled Xiao Ke out of her arms.

Her beautiful, sparkling peach blossom eyes were misty with tears, her gaze somewhat unfocused, and glistening teardrops slid down her fair skin and landed on Shen Youqing's hand.

"Don't abandon me." Xiao Ke lowered his head, tears streaming down his face like broken pearls.

Warm tears fell onto his hand, scalding Shen Youqing's hand until it went numb.

"No..." Shen Youqing raised her hand to wipe his tears, but Xiao Ke lowered his head and pressed his cheek against her palm, nuzzling her gently and affectionately. "This dream felt so real."

The tears that fell into her palm made her hand tremble slightly.

"It's not a dream, senior brother."

With calloused fingertips, he gently wiped away the tears on Xiao Ke's face. "Senior brother, it's not a dream."

Through the mist, Xiao Ke couldn't see clearly, so he could only instinctively rub his palm against Shen Youqing's.

"I am back."

Shen Youqing simply sat down on the ground, then moved the head in her palm onto her lap. "You're tired, get some sleep."

He wanted to sleep forever in this beautiful dream.

Xiao Ke, engrossed in the moment, closed his eyes.

Looking at the man who fell asleep shortly afterward, Shen Youqing's gaze was deep and unfathomable.

She remembered again.

In her past life, her first encounter with Xiao Ke was not a good one.

At that time, she killed several demonic cultivators who were above her level, and was seriously injured, waiting to die on the spot.

As for why she didn't ask for help, it was because Shen Quelin had just died not long before, and with her last support gone, she didn't want to live anymore.

But in the end, she didn't die; Xiao Ke took her back.

Thanks to Xiao Ke's superb medical skills, she not only survived but also increased her cultivation level!

Later, having failed to die, she took advantage of Xiao Ke's ignorance, acting as if he were a blank sheet of paper, to deliberately bully and tease him.

Xiao Ke was truly kind and good-natured back then.

Even when angered, he would only glare at her fiercely, despite his unfathomable cultivation level, he never lost his temper and laid a hand on her.

In that space, she felt like a traveler who had found a sanctuary. Day after day, after an unknown amount of time, her broken spirits were largely soothed.

Just when she was barely able to accept the news of Shen Quelin's death, the war on the other side of the Endless Sea began again.

As a direct disciple of the Azure Jade Sect, she had to go to war.

She had considered taking Xiao Ke with her, but the world outside was too chaotic, and she was too busy to protect Xiao Ke, so she didn't mention it, even though she knew that Xiao Ke really wanted to leave with her.

She only left me with the words, "Wait for me to come back."

Snapping out of her reverie, Shen Youqing gently placed her hand on her chest, feeling the strong, powerful heartbeat.

Self-destruction really hurts.

Meridians that were forcibly severed by spiritual power, and a body that was stretched several times its original size by spiritual power.

At the very last moment, one can no longer even breathe, and can only watch oneself turn into countless fragments and then disappear into the world.

later……

I wonder if the war has been won?

Shen Youqing looked down at the man lying on her lap, fast asleep, and gently smoothed his furrowed brows.

A question that had been lingering in my mind has now been answered.

He didn't come out.

Suddenly, Shen Youqing thought of a question.

Xiao Ke is a realm spirit, but the realm he protected in his previous life was shattered beyond recognition. As a realm spirit, he...

Let's ask him when he wakes up.

……

Two days later.

Xiao Ke suddenly woke up and sat up, his panicked eyes searching around.

The next second, his gaze locked onto the woman sitting on the edge of the bed. Still somewhat dazed, he couldn't distinguish between reality and dream, and pounced on her instinctively.

"Clear!"

The books in Shen Youqing's hands were forcibly pushed away.

Seeing the man suddenly rush over and hug her, she raised her hand and patted Xiao Ke's back, "I'm here."

Xiao Ke cupped Shen Youqing's nape, holding her tightly in his arms, murmuring, "Not a dream?"

Shen Youqing responded, "No, I'm back."

Xiao Ke tightened his arms, but in an instant he loosened his grip. It seemed that most of his body was pressing down on Shen Youqing, but in reality, there was no weight at all.