Fairy, please have some self-respect. I am not the reincarnation of your deceased husband.

"Again."

However, because Chen Lianshu's swordsmanship was not yet proficient, and because he deliberately restrained himself, Mu Qianxue did not notice anything amiss, and only assumed that their sword styles were somewhat similar.

Then, after finding a huge opening, she lightly touched it with the tip of her sword, aiming at the vital point.

After their exchange, the two tacitly sheathed their swords and bowed.

The competition has ended.

"Thank you for your guidance, senior sister."

Chen Lianshu sincerely thanked him.

His encounter with Mu Qianxue this time was indeed very beneficial to him, and he noticed many shortcomings.

Unlike Pei Wanyun's "meticulous" teaching, the insights gained from actual combat were indeed more direct.

"Um…"

Mu Qianxue sheathed her sword.

She paused slightly, gently pinched her chin, and pondered how to begin in a way that would allow her to offer her husband "close guidance" in a natural and unforced manner, without seeming abrupt or deliberate.

"Your understanding of swordsmanship is acceptable."

"But there are still some shortcomings."

"Would you like me to help you sort things out?"

In the end, Mu Qianxue still asked in a tactful way.

After all, she knew that her husband was not a swordsman, so she couldn't be too demanding of him.

If you act too eagerly, it will backfire.

"There's really no need for guidance."

"Junior brother has been practicing swordsmanship all morning, but hasn't started his cultivation yet, so there's no need to trouble senior sister."

Upon hearing the word "guidance," Chen Lianshu instinctively felt some resistance.

Pei Wanyun's meticulous guidance left a deep impression on him.

Although the results were remarkable, the close, almost intimate contact always made it difficult for him to fully concentrate.

So much so that nowadays, the mention of "guidance" involuntarily conjures up those images in my mind.

"Oh... well then, that's fine."

Mu Qianxue keenly noticed that slight anomaly and couldn't help but feel suspicious:

Why does my husband seem somewhat resistant to "guidance"?

However, although her spur-of-the-moment plan fell through, her purpose for this trip was not limited to that.

"Go and cultivate on your own; you don't need to worry about me."

After saying that, Mu Qianxue took out a storybook disguised as a sword manual from her storage bag and sat down calmly.

This does not mean she has lost her passion for kendo.

It's just that eight or nine out of ten of those "lessons" are related to kendo.

Even though she was born with a talent for swordsmanship, she still needed to rest after days of intense training.

So studying the storybooks, especially the passages on how to create an atmosphere and build rapport, became another "lesson" for her.

Of course! She watched it entirely to improve her "how to get closer to someone," not out of personal preference.

Well, it's just for studying.

With this in mind, Mu Qianxue finally felt at ease and turned to the book.

"Then Junior Brother will go and cultivate first."

Seeing that her senior sister was already immersed in the "Sword Manual", Chen Lianshu informed her and then turned and entered the meditation room to begin her training for the day.

After all, this was how the two had been interacting for the past month.

"..."

Only after her junior brother entered deep meditation did Mu Qianxue dare to raise her eyes and look unabashedly at the figure in the quiet room.

The reason I often sit in this spot is because it's the perfect place to see my husband cultivating.

Recently, Master's whereabouts have become increasingly unusual, and he has been going out much more often.

It's obvious without even thinking that she must have gone to look for her husband.

If we don't seize the opportunity to build a closer relationship now, it will be troublesome if our master interferes.

She has sneaked out this time and can only stay until tomorrow afternoon at the latest.

Therefore, her plan was—

She stayed overnight at her husband's place.

Take this opportunity to take the relationship to the next level.

Therefore, she had already planned everything on her way here.

Now, all we need to do is wait for the right time to arrive…

Time passed quietly, and soon the sky was tinged with rosy clouds.

"call--"

Chen Lianshu snapped out of her meditation, circulated her spiritual energy once more to consolidate it, and then got up and went outside.

In the courtyard, the aloof and cold figure in white was still there, intently flipping through the "Sword Manual" in his hands.

However, the name of that "sword manual" caught Chen Lianshu's attention.

"The Immortal Sword Manual"?

The two can now be considered to be from the same sect, but the sword technique taught by their master is not named after this.

And it seems that Mu Qianxue has been frequently flipping through this book lately?

Could it be some kind of more profound secret sword technique?

Perhaps I can ask my master for some guidance another day.

Although he wasn't obsessed with swordsmanship, he was still somewhat curious about it.

What kind of exquisite technique could make the other person so engrossed?

"Senior sister."

"!"

The clear, melodious voice came from behind her. Mu Qianxue, feeling guilty, snapped the "Sword Manual" shut and looked back warily.

His appearance was somewhat similar to that of her master when he was afraid she would discover the portrait.

Seeing that his junior brother was quite a distance away, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"What is it?"

Chen Lianshu saw this scene and simply assumed that the sword manual was not suitable for outsiders, so he didn't take it seriously.

Little did he know, Mu Qianxue was simply afraid that he would glimpse the "unspeakable" contents of the book.

"It's getting late... Aren't you worried about Peak Master Pei?"

I almost blurted out the words "Master," but thankfully I stopped myself in time.

Chen Lianshu's question was tactful, but the meaning was quite clear.

"No rush."

"Have dinner before you leave."

"After all, it's been a long time since we've had a meal together."

Unlike her usual reserved and demure self, Mu Qianxue spoke the words "dining" naturally, as if it were already a common occurrence.

"Alright, then I'll go and prepare."

After saying that, Chen Lianshu turned around and planned to go back to the house to start a fire.

That cool, clear voice rang out again:

"Wait a minute."

"Um?"

"Junior brother, you've worked hard in your cultivation, so there's no need to trouble you any further."

Upon hearing this, Chen Lianshu subconsciously assumed that her senior sister was going to cook again.

The scene of "blowing up the kitchen" is still vivid in his mind. If that were really the case, he would never agree to it.

After all, this little courtyard can't withstand a second round of disturbance.

"I'll just go to the cafeteria and buy some ready-made food."

Fortunately, what the other party said next put his mind at ease.

"Junior brother, is there anything you'd like to eat?"

"I'll leave it to my senior sister to arrange."

"Alright then."

That's exactly what Mu Qianxue wanted to hear.

She gave a nonchalant reply, turned and left the courtyard, letting out a soft laugh.

"Heh~"

The plan can finally begin—

……

In less than a quarter of an hour, Mu Qianxue returned to the courtyard with the food box.

She deftly arranged the dishes on the stone table, then looked up and asked:

"Take a look, do these suit your taste?"

"The food suits my taste, but..."

Although Chen Lianshu nodded, his expression showed slight hesitation.

He didn't dislike these dishes; on the contrary, he loved them all.

But the variety of dishes...

"Why are they all snacks to go with drinks?"

"Yeah?"

But at this moment, the usually perceptive Mu Qianxue pretended to be confused.

She blinked, then exclaimed "Ah!" as if suddenly realizing something.

"That was my oversight."

"But since that's the case... how about we have a few drinks together?"

Not bad.

Mu Qianxue's plan was simple and straightforward.

That is drinking wine, a spiritual wine that cannot be dispelled with spiritual power and is specifically for cultivators' entertainment!

However, she knew that her husband had a high alcohol tolerance, so she didn't intend to get him drunk, but rather to get herself drunk.

Using this as an excuse, it was only natural to stay overnight.

We can even expect some unexpected developments.

Although she is usually reserved and polite, she is a different person when she drinks alcohol.

After all, alcohol emboldens the timid.