Wuxia Across the Heavens: I Collect Side Effects

After traveling slowly, the two finally found an inn to stay in at dusk.

"Waiter, bring me some good dishes and soup, especially the nourishing ones."

"Okay!"

In the past few days, Hu Qingyang's mood has gradually calmed down, especially when she thinks about her brother and the child in her belly.

Hope began to stir in my heart.

Su Xin took meticulous care of her throughout the journey, ensuring she had everything she needed for, from food and clothing to shelter and transportation. Seeing this, she couldn't help but feel a complex mix of warmth in her heart.

Only then did she realize what a good man was.

It's not about sweet talk, but about genuinely caring for someone through the details.

Just like this man.

Su Xin had absolutely no ulterior motives; he was only doing this out of consideration for the pregnant woman and Butterfly Valley, and had nothing to do with any of Cao Cao's treacherous tendencies.

He casually glanced around the inn, then his gaze suddenly stopped.

Ok?

Ji Xiaofu?

Is the timing really that coincidental?

Ji Xiaofu also glanced at him, and subconsciously frowned.

Seeing him staring blankly at another woman, Hu Qingyang's heart sank, and she felt a pang of sadness.

That's true. A young master like him should naturally be paired with a young and beautiful girl. As a woman carrying another man's child, she shouldn't have any such thoughts.

Su Xin was completely unaware that he had been misunderstood; his mind was racing through the plot:

The Heaven-Slaying Sword, the Dragon-Slaying Saber... all contain the Nine Yin Manual and the Military Treatise of Yue Fei.

Especially the crash course version of Nine Yin Manual, which sounds like it has extremely strong side effects, is practically tailor-made for him.

The only troublesome one is Abbess Miejue, whose Emei Nine Yang Skill is extremely difficult to deal with.

Hu Qingyang had already gotten up and walked over, taking the initiative to speak:

"May I ask how this young lady is addressed?"

"Emei, Ji Xiaofu."

"I've heard so much about you. This is my younger brother, Su Xin. I apologize for my rudeness earlier."

Su Xin's expression stiffened slightly, and he quickly explained, "I'm sorry, I was just thinking about something, I didn't mean to offend you."

"Hello." Ji Xiaofu's tone was flat, but her gaze swept over Hu Qingyang's lower abdomen, and her impression of Su Xin instantly worsened.

He's pregnant with another woman's belly, yet he's still looking around outside—what a lecherous man!

Before long, two more Emei disciples walked in.

It was Ding Minjun and Jingxuan.

Ding Minjun spotted Ji Xiaofu at a glance, slightly raised her chin, and spoke in a sharp and sarcastic tone:

"Oh, isn't this Junior Sister Ji? Amidst the engagement of the Six Heroes of Wudang, you're flirting with men again?"

Su Xin shook his head in his heart.

No wonder he could never become the sect leader; his mouth is just asking for trouble.

If you really piss him off, this woman won't even know how she died.

He didn't bother with pleasantries and said calmly, "This lady, watch your words. Loose lips sink ships."

Before he finished speaking, he flicked his finger, and the chopsticks in his hand shot out suddenly.

With a soft "thud," the chopsticks slammed into the table, only to shatter into powder the next second, leaving the tabletop spotless and almost completely silent.

A supreme skill in controlling one's internal energy, allowing for effortless control.

Ding Minjun's face turned pale and her whole body stiffened.

He dared not even look Su Xin in the eye.

This was the first time Ji Xiaofu had looked at Su Xin seriously.

When did such a young master appear in the martial arts world? There are only a dozen or so people in the entire martial arts world who can use this skill.

And each of them is already quite old.

This result was due to the tempering of strength and internal energy by the Vajra Subduing Demon Divine Power and the Seven Injury Fist.

Ji Xiaofu quickly stepped forward to smooth things over: "Young hero, please forgive us. Senior sister spoke without thinking; it was our rudeness."

"It's alright." Su Xin glanced at Ding Minjun indifferently. "Just a reminder: luckily I'm in a good mood today, otherwise, you wouldn't even know how you died."

Ding Minjun shuddered and instinctively shrank back.

Su Xin smiled dismissively.

A typical example of bullying the weak and fearing the strong.

Luckily, there were many people around, and he didn't want to expose his identity as a poison user. Otherwise, he would have covered this woman's face with black spots long ago, and then see how arrogant she would still be.

This was the first time Hu Qingyang had seen Su Xin display his true strength, and he was utterly shocked.

This skill level is probably even higher than that of Xianyu Tong.

He looked at Ji Xiaofu again, his eyes filled with admiration.

Both being disciples of Emei, Ji Xiaofu, knowing that the other party's strength was unfathomable, still stood up to protect her fellow disciple. This sense of responsibility was a hundred times stronger than Ding Minjun's.

"Today, out of respect for Miss Ji, I will not hold it against her. It's not about giving her face, but about recognizing her courage and sense of responsibility. Abbess Miejue has good judgment."

Jingxuan looked at Ji Xiaofu with approval, but Ding Minjun was burning with jealousy, her face turning pale and then red.

Su Xin glanced at her and silently added her to his "no-burden kill" list.

If it falls into his hands again, it won't be so lucky.

Ji Xiaofu looked at Su Xin, a strange feeling rising in her heart:

Why is he defending me like this? Is he interested in me?

She didn't know that Su Xin admired her not as a person, but for her integrity in upholding her principles and protecting her fellow disciples in the face of power.

In the murky world of martial arts, this is far more valuable than martial arts skills.

Of course, it was just admiration, but little did she know that this admiration would lead Ji Xiaofu to misunderstand even more.

They thought he was deliberately showing off in front of others.

In modern terms, it's all about showing off!

Su Xin sat back down and ignored them.

Ji Xiaofu pulled Ding Minjun to sit down in a seat.

"You'd better be more careful next time, and don't make enemies for Emei."

Upon hearing this, Ding Minjun's almond-shaped eyes widened, and she said to Ji Xiaofu with dissatisfaction, "Don't meddle. You haven't even become the sect leader yet, and you're already putting on airs."

"I'm not! It's just..."

"No, it's not that. It's just that you received praise from others."

.......

Su Xin shook his head; Ding Minjun really couldn't tell right from wrong.

Jingxuan also sighed.

This conflict is irreconcilable, and everyone knows it's all for the sake of the sect leader.

Su Xin started eating his meal, only occasionally putting food on Hu Qingyang's plate.

After all, this is a common occurrence in modern times; it's just a polite formality from later generations.

He could expect help from Hu Qingniu and Wang Nangu, but he also needed to take good care of this pregnant woman.

But in Hu Qingyang's eyes, it was genuine gentleness and consideration. He sighed inwardly: What kind of woman is worthy of such a thoughtful young man?

Even Ji Xiaofu, who was watching from the side, muttered to herself:

This man seems considerate towards women, but he's far too philandering. He has a pregnant girl by his side and still flaunts his charm to others; he's probably the type to fall in love with every woman he meets.

After the meal, Su Xin looked at the sky and said to Hu Qingyang:

"Let's hurry on our way, we should be able to reach Butterfly Valley by tomorrow."

"Um."

Hu Qingyang responded softly, but looking at Su Xin's back, she felt a strange pang of sadness in her heart.

She secretly hoped that the road would be longer, because once they reached Butterfly Valley, her fate with the boy who had taken care of her along the way would probably come to an end.

The two got up and left. Ji Xiaofu at the next table only glanced at them briefly and didn't say anything.

But they had barely stepped out of the inn when an Emei disciple rushed in and whispered an announcement:

"Senior sister, we've discovered traces of the Sky Eagle Cult in the woods outside the city!"

Ji Xiaofu immediately stood up.

It turns out that Abbess Miejue sent them down the mountain to investigate the Eagle Cult and seize the Dragon-Slaying Saber.

Little did anyone know that Xie Xun had already set sail with the Dragon-Slaying Saber, heading towards Icefire Island, never to return.