The vicious female Ye Youcha, who is in Shura Field every day

Chapter 339: Too proud

Su Xiyue stepped onto the stairs, pondering how to bring up the issue of conditioning her body with Qingzhu.

Despite her sharp tongue, Qingzhu is a proud and arrogant person at heart. She has an extremely strong sense of self-esteem and is very concerned about saving face.

If the other party discovers your true intentions, slamming the door and leaving with a dark expression would be the least of your worries.

I'm afraid I'll inevitably get a barrage of sarcastic remarks.

With these thoughts in mind, she had already reached the second floor.

Qingzhu's room was on the far east side of the second floor, and the door was ajar.

She stood outside the door, took a deep breath, and silently cheered herself up: It's nothing, it's just 'getting the body in order to improve physical fitness,' a perfectly reasonable and natural excuse that satisfies both appearance and substance. Qingzhu is so smart, she'll definitely understand her roundabout thoughtfulness.

She raised her hand and gently tapped the door twice with her knuckles.

"Tuk-tuk."

There was no response from inside; only silence.

She waited a few moments, then pushed the door open and went inside.

The room was dimly lit, and the window was half-open, letting in a chilly autumn wind.

Qingzhu stood with her back to the door in front of the window.

He was tall and aloof, his blue animal skin robe making him look like a solitary bamboo on a cliff, his long black hair tied up with a simple bone hairpin, a few strands hanging down his neck.

The faint sounds of children playing and frolicking in the yard could be heard outside the window, making the room even quieter.

Su Xiyue cleared her throat: "Qingzhu, what are you looking at?"

Qingzhu didn't turn around; her gaze remained fixed on the children playing in the yard. Her voice was indifferent: "Watch them play."

She walked to his side and stood there, also looking out the window.

The younger members of Silverblade regrouped and began to fight, with all sorts of supernatural abilities flying around in a dazzling display.

Xuanming went back inside to put on some clothes, then returned to the courtyard, spitting as he spoke to the two little ones, Xuanba and Xuanyan, with an expression of utter disappointment.

They thought the older brothers were too cowardly and didn't dare to fight them.

His short hair, shaved into a mess by green bamboo, stood upright in the wind, creating a comical effect when paired with his wild, unruly, and exasperated face.

"puff!"

She couldn't help but laugh out loud, and had to admit that Xuan Ming had a really good attitude. If it were Ye Ling, Mo Lin, or Bai Qi in this situation, they would probably have taken revenge.

It's double the amount.

She looked at him for a while, then turned her gaze to Qingzhu's profile. "Xuanming didn't mean anything by it. Don't take his words too seriously."

Qingzhu's eyes flickered slightly, and she said calmly, "I didn't take it to heart."

Hearing this, she couldn't help but roll her eyes, thinking to herself: I'd be a fool to believe you.

They didn't take it to heart, yet they still cut off someone's hair and even shredded their animal skin clothing to pieces.

He didn't say that, nor did he continue the conversation.

He then tentatively began, "Winter is here, and the weather is getting colder every day. I plan to use my wood-based abilities to cleanse everyone's bodies, remove the cold from their systems, and strengthen their physiques so they can get through the winter. How about... we start with you? That way, I'll feel more at ease when you go hunting."

"Cleansing the meridians? Strengthening the body?"

Qingzhu finally turned her head slowly, her emerald green eyes, as deep as a pool, staring straight at Su Xiyue's face, so sharp they almost pierced through her disguise.

Su Xiyue felt uneasy under his gaze, but she tried her best to remain calm and natural, and smiled, "Yes, it's winter, the weather is cold, and it's easy to get sick. I was thinking of using wood-type abilities to help everyone regulate their bodies, which can also strengthen their physique and resist the cold."

As she spoke, she couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive.

Qingzhu's gaze was too sharp, as if it could see through all lies.

Fortunately, Qingzhu didn't delve any further, simply giving a faint "hmm" in agreement.

She secretly breathed a sigh of relief, feeling both fortunate and annoyed.

I was clearly doing this for his own good, but it feels like I've done something wrong.

Seeing that Qingzhu had agreed, she quickly pulled him to sit down on the bedside, as if afraid that he would change his mind.

Watching her bustling around, Qingzhu suddenly asked, "Why are you so nervous?"

Her hand trembled, almost causing her wood-type ability to go astray. "Cough, I wasn't nervous."

"If you're not nervous, why are your hands shaking?"

A hint of mockery flickered in Qingzhu's emerald eyes as she looked at her with a half-smile.

Su Xiyue: “.”

Looking at the mocking smile on Qingzhu's face, she suddenly realized that she had been tricked by him, and became somewhat embarrassed and angry.

But I couldn't be bothered to argue with that jerk.

A shimmering green light emanated from her palm, flowing along the veins of the green bamboo.

While controlling her powers, she subtly observed his expression. She noticed that Qingzhu had closed his eyes at some point, his long eyelashes casting shadows beneath them, and his thin lips pressed into a line.

Tsk, even when treating illness, they're so arrogant.

She originally thought Ye Ling was the epitome of arrogance, but in comparison, Qing Zhu was even more arrogant and had a particularly sharp tongue.

He just lacked Ye Ling's domineering nature.

Suddenly, Qingzhu frowned and her eyes snapped open. "What are you probing below my navel for?"

Su Xiyue's hand trembled, and she almost lost control of her superpower. She quickly stabilized it.

She kept a straight face and said calmly, "Don't move. This is an important point where the meridians converge. It must be properly regulated to strengthen the body."

Qingzhu looked at her suspiciously, "Are you sure?"

"of course."

She straightened her back confidently, "Wood-type superpowers require the unblocking of the body's meridians. If this area is not unblocked, the cold energy will accumulate."

As she spoke, she pointed to his lower abdomen with an air of importance, "Look, Xuanming's blood and qi are so vigorous that he is never afraid of the cold in winter, which is because the blood and qi here are flowing smoothly."

"Poor blood and qi circulation? Is that why I can't have children?"

Qingzhu suddenly blurted out these words, her emerald green eyes fixed on her face, a mocking smile playing on her lips, "You're doing all this today just to cure my infertility?"

He was incredibly clever, and he almost instantly realized Su Xiyue's purpose. His handsome face darkened slightly, and his self-esteem was instantly hurt.

Su Xiyue looked at Qingzhu's dark face, and several thoughts flashed through her mind.

Finally, he gritted his teeth and admitted, "Yes, I just want to help you get better."

Qingzhu's face darkened further. She straightened her clothes, stood up, and left, coldly saying, "I don't need it."

The thought of Yue'er discovering his infertility and then coming all the way to help him improve his health made him feel extremely embarrassed.

Especially compared to the other fertile husbands, this embarrassment was magnified countless times.

She didn't expect Qingzhu to react so strongly and leave immediately.

She quickly got up to chase after him, stopping him at the door. "Qingzhu, don't go, listen to me first."

Qingzhu stopped but didn't turn around. His handsome face was full of embarrassment, and he said in a very soft voice, "Yue'er, give me some face."

Su Xiyue wanted to laugh, but considering that if she actually laughed out loud, Qingzhu, that stubborn tsundere, would be even more embarrassed, she held back.

"Green Bamboo."

She walked quickly over, gently took his cold hand, and softened her voice, "You've misunderstood me. I'm not pitying you, nor do I think there's anything wrong with you."

Qingzhu didn't break free or turn around; her body just seemed a little stiffer.

She walked around to stand in front of him and looked up at him.

Green bamboo eyes held a complex mix of emotions: shame, embarrassment, and a barely perceptible hint of hurt.

Her heart softened, and she softened her tone even more: "In my world, this kind of thing is too common, it's not a big deal at all. Many couples, regardless of gender, may temporarily... well, not have children easily for various reasons. Too much stress, changes in environment, or not being in good physical condition at a certain stage can all have an impact. It's as natural as... as when you're tired from hunting, your reactions will be a little slower."

She tried her best to use metaphors he could understand, carefully avoiding the word "infertility," which might sound harsh to him.

“Where we live, there are wise people who specialize in studying the mysteries of the body. They regard this as a very ordinary physical condition, just like catching a cold and needing to take medicine to regulate it.”

She paused, her eyes sincere, as if trying to look into his eyes, "In my heart, you are still that aloof, powerful Qingzhu, and that has never changed."

Qingzhu's tense expression seemed to relax a bit, and her complexion improved.

Su Xiyue seized the opportunity and pulled him back, explaining as they walked, "I did that not because I thought you were 'sick,' but simply to make you feel better. Winter is here, and the cold is intense. Since your true form is a Moon Chasing Wolf, you're naturally close to moonlight, making you more susceptible to the cold. Wood-type abilities can regulate your meridians, dispel the cold, and keep you warm, making your winter hunts more comfortable and energetic. As for... that spot..."

Her face flushed slightly, but she tried to keep her voice natural, “It is indeed a place where several important meridians converge. Unblocking it will benefit your overall blood circulation, strengthen your resistance, and make you less prone to illness.”

She pulled him back to sit on the edge of the bed, and her palms glowed with a faint green light once more.

This time, she didn't rush into action. Instead, she looked into his emerald eyes and said earnestly, "Qingzhu, I am your partner. I care about your health and want you to have a healthy and comfortable winter. What's wrong with that? Do you expect me to stand by and do nothing when I can help you but am afraid of hurting your so-called 'face'? That would be treating you like an outsider."

The green light slowly approached his wrist, carrying a pure life force, and gently seeped into his skin.

"Besides, I also want a child that belongs to both of us."

She spoke softly again.

This statement was a powerful remedy for Qingzhu.

Qingzhu's expression was complicated. Yue'er already had so many children, so she thought Yue'er wouldn't be very looking forward to their child.

I can't say I don't look forward to it, but whether it happens or not isn't that important.

But hearing her say that now, I was actually very happy.

He no longer resisted or said anything to refuse, but let her treat him.

Indeed, as she said, he also longed for a child that belonged to both of them, a child that carried the blood and flesh of both of them.

It is also the fruit of their love.