Martial Arts Crossover: Zhao Min, your sidekick is really something else.

Chapter 97

Xiao Yaoqing breathed a sigh of relief after Xiao Zhao left the room. But when he looked up and met Lianxing's scrutinizing gaze, his breath caught in his throat again.

Why are you staring at me like that?

Lianxing took a step forward, moved right up to him, tilted her head back, and stared intently at him.

The two were so close that Xiao Yaoqing only needed to lower his head slightly to touch her lips.

But now he has nowhere to retreat—if he takes another step back, he'll plop down on the edge of the bed.

Lianxing spoke first: "Brother, what exactly did you do to that girl?"

Xiao Yaoqing was taken aback: "What? What? Do I look like that kind of person? How old is she? Would I be so shameless?"

Judging from Lianxing's words, it seemed as if he and Xiaozhao had done something shameful last night.

But he didn't do anything!

Seeing his exaggerated reaction, Lianxing simply told him everything that Xiao Zhao had done after returning to her room last night, including being woken up by a nightmare in the middle of the night.

Xiao Yaoqing was stunned.

But his focus completely shifted, and he immediately pressed, "You actually used the Great Shift of the Universe technique to test her? What if she actually managed to steal it?"

Lianxing said confidently, "Do you think anyone can steal something right under my nose?"

She waved her hand and changed the subject: "Don't change the subject. Based on my years of experience, Xiao Zhao has probably fallen for you."

Xiao Yaoqing glanced at her sideways: "...Based on your years of experience? How many men have you seen in your life? Where did you get this experience from?"

A flicker of unease crossed Lianxing's face, but she stubbornly insisted, "I don't care, she's a woman, and I'm a woman too. Women understand women best. She just likes you!"

"Um……"

Xiao Yaoqing hesitated for a moment, stared at her, and slowly asked, "You...you're not jealous, are you?"

Upon hearing this, Lianxing was startled, and her cheeks instantly flushed red.

A flurry of emotions rushed through my mind: Jealousy? Is this what jealousy feels like?

Her eyes darted away slightly, but she gritted her teeth, decided to stop hiding it, looked directly at Xiao Yaoqing, nodded, and said earnestly:

"Yes, I am jealous."

"I'm not just jealous of her, I'm jealous of Zhao Min too!"

Xiao Yaoqing's heart skipped a beat.

It’s over.

No way?

Could it really be as he thinks?

Xiao Yaoqing's mind went blank.

Lianxing actually developed feelings for him?!

He swallowed hard, his Adam's apple bobbing up and down.

The thing I feared most has happened.

Zhao Min alone was enough to give him a headache; the princess of the Ruyang Prince's Mansion was no ordinary hot potato.

Now, even the Second Palace Master of Yihua Palace wants to get involved?

Isn't this going to kill him?!

Xiao Yaoqing felt a tingling sensation on the back of his head and avoided looking at Lianxing.

"Um... Lianxing, is it because I touched you that morning... that's why..."

That morning?

What did you touch?

Lianxing was stunned.

Then my cheeks suddenly burned.

She remembered.

That day she also asked, "How are you feeling?"

Yes, it is.

But things weren't at all what Xiao Yaoqing thought.

He originally thought that if he brought this up, Lianxing would be shy and avoid it, and the matter would be glossed over.

Who knew—

Lianxing reached out and grasped Xiao Yaoqing's left hand directly.

Then, she pressed Xiao Yaoqing's hand back down!

Xiao Yaoqing's eyes widened.

Depend on!

His gaze darted back and forth between Lianxing's face and his own hands.

"this……"

"you……"

"That's not really appropriate..."

To be honest, a voice in Xiao Yaoqing's head was shouting: Can't we have more of these good things?

But in the current situation, given Lianxing's identity, her face flushed red like a ripe shrimp, yet her eyes remained resolute as she stared intently at Xiao Yaoqing:

"Now, do you understand what I mean?"

Xiao Yaoqing's throat was dry, and he couldn't say a word.

Is there even a need to ask?

Not to mention him, even his hand understands.

Even slimes understand!

"Um...you..."

Just as Xiao Yaoqing was about to open his mouth, footsteps sounded outside the door.

Then came Xiao Zhao's voice:

"Sister Lianxing, the hot water is here. Has the young master changed his clothes yet?"

As soon as Xiao Zhao's voice entered her ears, Lianxing immediately released her hand from Xiao Yaoqing's.

She turned around and started to unbutton Xiao Yaoqing's clothes.

Xiao Yaoqing was startled and asked in a low voice:

"What are you doing?!"

The threat in Lianxing's eyes was so strong it could suffocate someone, as if she were squeezing out two words through clenched teeth:

"Change your clothes!!"

Hearing Lianxing's tone, Xiao Yaoqing felt a chill run down his spine.

Jealous women are even harder to please than a cult leader!

He immediately became obedient, looking completely at her mercy.

But just then, a warm breath suddenly brushed against his ear.

Lianxing lowered her voice and whispered, "Brother, put it up after everyone leaves."

Xiao Yaoqing was stunned.

He slowly lowered his head—

Ok!

Lianxing had already withdrawn his hand, but his own claws remained stuck in place without moving.

"Whoosh—"

Xiao Yaoqing withdrew his hand in a flash.

At the same second, Xiao Zhao, carrying a washbasin, pushed open the door and entered the room.

Xiao Yaoqing changed into clean clothes and washed his face five or six times with water before he could barely suppress the fire in his heart.

With water droplets still clinging to his face, he let out a long breath.

Ugh, is getting out of bed this difficult so early in the morning?

Because Xiao Zhao was there, Lian Xing stopped being affectionate with Xiao Yao Qing.

She and Xiao Zhao stood side by side beside Xiao Yaoqing.

Relying on her profound inner strength, she managed to suppress the blush on her face.

Xiao Zhao couldn't see anything wrong at all.

Xiao Yaoqing had just dried his face.

A figure flashed by at the doorway—Zhao Min walked in carrying a food box.

Seeing Xiao Yaoqing being served so comfortably by the two girls, a hint of envy flashed in her eyes.

But that's fine, she wasn't jealous at all.

Lianxing was aware that her hands and feet were injured.

As for Xiao Zhao, after getting up this morning, she put on that ugly makeup again, prompted by Lian Xing.

So Zhao Min had no idea that this little girl was also a stunning beauty.

If she found out, she'd probably kick Xiao Zhao out of Xiao Yaoqing's life on the spot.

With Xiao Zhao and Lian Xing around, Zhao Min felt too embarrassed to throw herself directly into Xiao Yaoqing's arms.

She placed the food box on the table, opened the lid, and brought out plates of exquisite side dishes.

Seeing this commotion, Xiao Yaoqing teased her deliberately, "Oh, why is Princess Zhao personally bringing breakfast to my little follower?"

Zhao Min blushed and glared at him.

The meaning in his eyes couldn't be clearer—don't you know it yourself?

But he stubbornly insisted, "Eat quickly, so we can get going."

Xiao Yaoqing: →_→

That sounds... kind of weird.

Zhao Min ignored his question about eating before setting off and continued, "The people from the six major sects have almost all arrived at Wan'an Temple. I plan to take a trip to their stronghold."

"Oh?"

Xiao Yaoqing raised an eyebrow.

A scene flashed through Xiao Yaoqing's mind—Zhao Min led a group of Yuan soldiers and experts, first to Shaolin Temple, where they carved words framing the Ming Cult on the back of every Buddha statue. Then, they stormed Wudang Mountain. He remembered that this woman had arranged for a fake monk to ambush Zhang Sanfeng. If Zhang Wuji hadn't arrived at Wudang beforehand, that place would likely have suffered a terrible fate.

Although Xiao Yaoqing knew the original plot inside and out, he still wanted to see if the previous events had caused any problems with the story. So he asked directly:

"Where to go first?"

A cold glint flashed in Zhao Min's eyes as she said in a deep voice:

"First destroy Shaolin, then flatten Wudang."

really.

The plot didn't go too far off track.

Since that's the case... I'm too lazy to worry about it anymore.

Xiao Yaoqing picked up the chopsticks on the table, about to start eating, but glanced at Lianxing and Xiao Zhao from left and right, and finally said to Xiao Zhao:

"Xiao Zhao, you haven't had breakfast yet, have you? Sit down and have something to eat with Lianxing."

Xiao Zhao was taken aback by his words and instinctively waved her hands repeatedly:

"Young master, I am but a servant, how can I dine at the same table as you? Besides, this is the princess's..."

As she said this, she secretly glanced at Zhao Min.

Zhao Min had long since figured out Xiao Yaoqing's personality, so she didn't think much of it and casually shrugged:

"Don't look at me, he's your master, he's the one who calls the shots."

"this……"

Xiao Yaoqing smiled and waved his hand:

"I'm not so formal here, please sit down."

Xiao Zhao's gaze softened instantly as she looked at Xiao Yaoqing, and a warm feeling filled her heart.

Lianxing saw this and her resolve strengthened.

"This Xiao Zhao definitely has feelings for my brother!!"

Breakfast is finished.

Xiao Zhao helped Xiao Yaoqing and Lianxing pack their things, then carried a bag herself and followed behind Xiao Yaoqing and Zhao Min, leaving Green Willow Manor with Lianxing.

Upon reaching the door, Xiao Yaoqing looked around, a hint of puzzlement on his face:

"Leaving already? Aren't a few people missing?"

Zhao Min was taken aback, then said:

"Oh, I had the Xuanming Elders escort Yang Xiao and Wei Yixiao back to Dadu. I was afraid that Zhang Wuji would snatch them away on the way."

Yang Xiao and Wei Yixiao have been arrested?

What about Yang Buhui?!

Xiao Zhao's heart skipped a beat when she heard this.

And what about Zhang Wuji?

However, she quickly shook her head, her expression relaxing:

"They have nothing to do with me anymore."

That's right.

Xiao Zhao didn't really like Yang Buhui.