Yang Guo: I'm invincible in the opening battle against Aunt Guo!

Inside the stone hall where people ate in the ancient tomb.

Grandma Sun had prepared a simple breakfast—porridge and a few kinds of wild vegetables.

Seeing Yang Guo and Li Mochou walking side by side, Granny Sun's eyes flashed with a knowing smile, but she didn't ask any further questions, only greeting them:

"Young Master Yang, Miss Mochou, please come and have your meal."

The two sat down, and Yang Guo looked around: "Where is Miss Long?"

Grandma Sun smiled as she ladled out the porridge: "Miss Long went out early this morning, saying she was going for a walk in the flower field."

She paused, then added, "I noticed she didn't look well today, she seemed downcast. Perhaps... something's on her mind?"

These words were spoken subtly, but Li Mochou was so clever that she immediately understood the implied meaning.

Her grip on the chopsticks tightened slightly, and she lowered her head to silently drink her porridge.

Yang Guo remained calm and smiled, "Then I'll go find her."

After saying that, he got up and walked out.

Li Mochou raised her head, looked at his back, her lips moved, but she ultimately said nothing.

Granny Sun saw this and sighed softly, "Miss Mochou, Miss Long is simple-minded. There are some things... you have to give her some time."

Li Mochou was silent for a moment, then whispered, "I know."

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Outside the ancient tomb, a sea of ​​flowers.

The morning mist had not yet dissipated, and the mountain breeze carried a chill.

Little Dragon Girl, dressed in white, stood quietly at the edge of the sea of ​​flowers.

She did indeed frequent this place—the flowerbeds where jade bees gather nectar, and also the most vibrant place in the ancient tomb.

She usually comes to observe the habits of jade bees or to practice bee control techniques.

But today, she just stood there, gazing blankly at the distant, undulating mountains.

My mind is in turmoil.

She also heard the noise last night.

The ancient tomb has a unique structure, making it difficult to hide sounds.

Although she was meditating in the cold jade bed and stone chamber, the intermittent sounds still reached her ears.

At first, she thought it was her senior sister's injury recurring and was about to get up to check on her, but as she listened... she realized something was wrong.

The voice was too ambiguous.

I couldn't help but recall the scene yesterday afternoon when Yang Guo detoxified my senior sister.

An inexplicable emotion welled up inside me.

It's like...irritability? Or maybe...disappointment?

she does not know.

I just felt a dull ache in my chest, like a stone was pressing down on it.

"Miss Dragon".

A gentle voice came from behind.

Xiaolongnu stiffened slightly but did not turn around.

Yang Guo walked to her side and stood beside her, smiling as he asked, "Why are you here all alone? Didn't you even have breakfast?"

Little Dragon Girl was silent for a moment before softly saying, "I'm not hungry."

Yang Guo turned his head to look at her.

The morning light shone through the thin mist, illuminating her cool and aloof profile.

Her long eyelashes drooped, casting a faint shadow under her eyelids, and her thin lips were slightly pursed, revealing a rare hint of melancholy.

"Unhappy?" Yang Guo asked bluntly.

Little Dragon Girl shook her head: "No."

"Then you've got it." Yang Guo smiled, then suddenly reached out and gently poked her cheek. "Come on, smile. It looks awful with a long face."

The gesture was so intimate that Xiaolongnu was caught off guard and was startled by his touch, instinctively looking up at him.

Eyes facing each other.

Yang Guo's eyes were smiling, clear and open, without the slightest hint of guilt or evasion.

"You..." Little Dragon Girl opened her mouth, wanting to ask something, but didn't know how to start.

Yang Guo seemed to see through her thoughts and took the initiative to say:

"Last night I was healing your senior sister. The residual poison in her body has not been cleared, and her meridians are damaged, so she needs continuous treatment. Although the dual cultivation method is somewhat... special, it is the most effective."

He paused, then added:

"Now she has not only recovered from her injuries, but her cultivation has also advanced to the peak of the Innate Realm. In a few more days, she may be able to step into the Grandmaster Realm."

He spoke frankly, attributing last night's events to "healing" and "dual cultivation techniques."

While not fully explaining the ambiguous sounds, a reasonable explanation was offered.

Upon hearing this, Xiaolongnu remained silent for a long time.

She didn't actually care what her senior sister and Yang Guo had done.

What she cares about... is perhaps something else entirely.

"You and your senior sister..." she suddenly began, her voice very soft, "...what will become of you in the future?"

Yang Guo was slightly taken aback, then smiled.

He reached out and gently took Little Dragon Girl's hand.

Her hand was cool and soft, enveloped in his warm palm.

Xiaolongnu struggled a few times after Yang Guo grabbed her hand, but couldn't break free, so she simply gave up.

"Miss Long," Yang Guo looked at her earnestly, "my affair with your senior sister will not affect you or me."

Little Dragon Girl looked up at him.

Those clear, cool eyes reflected the morning light, and also his figure.

"As for what will happen in the future..." Yang Guo smiled, "Let nature take its course. Love in this world is not black and white. I like you, and I also admire your senior sister, and these are not contradictory."

He spoke frankly, as if stating something perfectly natural.

Little Dragon Girl looked at him quietly, and the inexplicable annoyance in her heart gradually dissipated.

Yes.

She was no ordinary woman, so why should she be bound by worldly customs and etiquette?

Senior Sister can let go of her resentment and get along well with Yang Guo; she should be happy.

As for those sounds... since they are necessary for healing, why bother with them?

"I understand." She nodded gently, her eyes regaining their coolness, but with a touch of tenderness.

Yang Guo breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "Shall we go back for dinner? Granny Sun's porridge must be getting cold."

Xiaolongnu nodded, letting him hold her hand, and turned to walk towards the ancient tomb.

The morning light shone on the two of them, dressed in white and blue, walking side by side.

A sea of ​​flowers swayed behind us, and jade bees buzzed around us.

It was as if everything from last night had quietly dissipated along with the morning mist.

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Ancient tomb, stone hall.

Li Mochou had finished breakfast and was talking with Granny Sun.

Seeing Yang Guo leading Xiaolongnu back, she glanced at him but did not get up.

Little Dragon Girl walked up to her and asked softly, "Senior Sister, are your injuries any better?"

Li Mochou nodded: "I'm fine now. My cultivation... has even advanced a step."

Her tone was calm, but a complex emotion flickered in her eyes.

Little Dragon Girl smiled.

"That's good."

Those three words have already expressed our stance.

Li Mochou paused for a moment, then smiled.

The subtle knot in the hearts of the fellow disciples was finally untied at this moment.

Grandma Sun watched from the side, her eyes filled with satisfaction.

She has lived most of her life and witnessed too many grudges and feuds.

Seeing these two sisters reconcile and witnessing such vitality return to the ancient tomb is more important than anything else.

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