He had just been reborn when he was imprisoned by his nemesis, the Empress?

Shen Yunshu's cheeks flushed. She was taken aback at first, then realized what was happening and frowned as she asked...

"Hmm...this...wait, Yi'er, how do you know this thing is called wine?"

She felt she had been deceived by the child.

After hearing this, Xu Yi said with an air of self-righteousness.

"Didn't Master tell Uncle-Master to stop drinking? Why can't I know that?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Yunshu felt even more guilty.

Yi'er is so young, all alone with me, what bad intentions could he possibly have?

She felt that she had neglected to teach the little one properly, and had not even taught him the basics.

She couldn't bear to refuse his small request any longer.

She glanced up at Shen Qingyao, who was completely drunk and oblivious to her surroundings, perched on the roof beam.

Once she was sure the other person wasn't paying attention, she bit her lip, blushed, leaned down, and gently kissed Xu Yi's small mouth with her cherry lips.

This time, she didn't retreat hastily like last time, but lingered for a moment before slowly letting go.

After doing all this, Shen Yunshu stopped looking into Xu Yi's eyes, turned around quickly with a shy expression, and hurriedly went into the inner room with the wine set on the table.

Xu Yi raised his hand and gently touched his lips. He subconsciously brought his finger to his lips and sucked on it, and was surprised to find a hint of sweetness.

Master's words are so soft...

Xu Yi glanced at the progress bar (100/3) on the system and nodded in satisfaction.

Three days later, at Tianyuan Peak of the Sword Sect.

Shen Qingyao casually took Xu Yi's small hand and strolled slowly towards the shore.

Xu Yi tilted his head back, gazing at the endless stream of cultivators sweeping across the sky.

He couldn't help but scratch his round head and gently shake Shen Qingyao's hand.

"Uncle Yao Yao, what are they going to do?"

Shen Qingyao yawned widely and glared at him.

"Little brat, I'll say it again, you're not allowed to call me Yao Yao, you can only call me Martial Uncle."

Xu Yi nodded

"Oh... I understand, Aunt Yao Yao."

Shen Qingyao rolled her eyes, too lazy to argue with this stubborn brat anymore, and simply explained.

"Today is the once-in-a-decade Trial of the Prodigies in Shenhai Prefecture."

"All the top-tier forces in the entire state will send their young prodigies under the age of one hundred to participate in the competition."

"As for our Sword Sect, as one of the four oldest and most prestigious sects in the entire Nine Provinces, it is only natural that we should send someone there."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yi immediately pressed for further details.

"Uncle-Master, have you participated in this trial before?"

Shen Yunshu nodded casually after hearing this.

"Of course, I've participated in seven sessions in total."

"Although I am away from home most of the year, I will definitely rush back to the sect to do my part in things that can bring glory to the sect."

Xu Yi immediately widened his eyes and put on an expression of adoration.

"Wow, Uncle-Master, you've participated so many times! You must have won first place at least once, right?"

Shen Qingyao's face stiffened. She coughed twice to cover her embarrassment and stammered out her words.

"I...cough...originally, I had a good chance of securing first place."

"But I encountered your master in all three finals. After much thought, I finally chose to concede defeat and give up the top spot."

"After all, I'm a kind and soft-hearted person. How could I bear to lay a hand on my own sister and ruin our sisterly harmony?"

After hearing this, Xu Yi picked his nose and said slowly.

"So, does that mean my martial uncle never even won first place in a minor Divine Sea Prefecture?"

"And this guy keeps bragging to me that he's the best in Kyushu? Turns out he can't even get the best in a single province."

Shen Qingyao was so angry that her cheeks puffed out and the veins on her forehead throbbed.

She stared at the little guy in front of her, who had an infuriatingly smug look on his face, reached out and grabbed his soft cheeks, gently pulling them apart.

"Show me some respect! I'm your senior martial uncle!"

Xu Yi's cheeks puffed out from being pulled, and he slapped hard at her hand that was gripping him.

"Who told you to touch my head every day and always brag in front of me?"

......

Meanwhile, having finished dealing with important matters of the sect, Shen Yunshu returned to his dormitory on a cloud.

The courtyard was quiet; there was neither Xu Yi's small figure nor Shen Qingyao's laughter.

Only a line of words condensed by Shen Qingyao using her spiritual power remained on the stone table:

"Sister, I'm taking your apprentice out for a walk."

Shen Yunshu stared at the line of words, her cool and aloof eyebrows drooping slightly, her long eyelashes concealing the subtle emotions in her eyes, and her fingertips unconsciously clenching her sleeves.

Yi'er has been spending a lot of time with Shen Qingyao lately, following her around everywhere all day.

Instead of sticking to my side all the time like before.

They only snuggle softly into your arms when they want a kiss.

Rebellious disciple, bad child...

The more I thought about it, the more suffocated I felt, and a nameless sense of grievance welled up inside me.

She didn't linger, and turned and walked into the house alone, feeling dejected.

He sat cross-legged on the bed, trying to circulate his spiritual energy and calm his mind to cultivate, but he could not calm his mind.

What she didn't know was that Xu Yi had no intention of going out with Shen Qingyao at all, and all he kept saying was that he wanted to go find Lin You.

In the end, Shen Qingyao half-dragged and half-coaxed him out, forcibly dragging him out.

At noon, Xu Yi was escorted back to his residence by Shen Qingyao.

Upon entering, one sees Shen Yunshu meditating cross-legged on the couch, exuding an aloofness that keeps strangers at bay.

He tiptoed slowly to the edge of the bed and called out softly.

"Master."

Upon hearing Xu Yi's voice, Shen Yunshu's spiritual energy fluctuated for a moment, but she kept her eyes closed and her voice remained calm.

"What's wrong?"

Seeing Shen Yunshu's indifferent attitude, Xu Yi couldn't help but scratch his head.

Is he angry or what?

Judging from his appearance, he was probably just jealous and throwing a tantrum because he had been going out with Shen Qingyao a lot these past few days.

This kind of master is wonderful! This kind of master is just too good.

When she gets jealous, she'll go off to sulk in private; at least she won't be like Su Qingluan, who wouldn't stop until she's ruined everyone.

He looked up and carefully examined Shen Yunshu's face; today, she had shed her usual plainness.

Her eyebrows and eyes were adorned with very light makeup; her dark eyebrows were delicate and soft, and her lips were touched with light pink floral rouge.

His already stunning beauty was enhanced by a touch of gentle charm, and he spoke without hesitation.

"Master, you look so beautiful today."

Shen Yunshu pursed her lips after hearing this.

After having fun and going crazy, they know to come back to themselves.

Saying all these sweet nothings now probably means she just wants to come over and ask for a kiss.

Even though she saw through Xu Yi's thoughts... looking at the small figure in front of her, she simply couldn't bring herself to get angry at the child.

After a long silence, she finally spoke, her voice muffled.

"No kisses allowed."

Xu Yi was stunned for a moment, then blinked innocently.

"Who wants a kiss? Why is Master suddenly saying this?"

Shen Yunshu slowly opened her eyes and looked at the little Xu Yi.

"If you don't want kisses, then why did you come to see your master?"

"Doesn't Yi'er prefer playing around with his martial aunt and running around with her?"

Xu Yi was now completely certain that his master was jealous, so he took half a step forward.

"Is that why Master is so cold towards me?"

Shen Yunshu looked away, her tone carrying a hint of panic as she tried to conceal her unease.

"No, no, Master wasn't cold towards me..."