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

This small courtyard is surrounded by bamboo groves, quiet and secluded, untouched by the hustle and bustle.

Although the courtyard is not large, it reveals the owner's preference for tranquility.

Upon entering, what greets the eye is not the elegant and beautiful scenery commonly seen at Yuling Peak, but rather an extremely simple and even clean place that is almost empty.

Following her senior sister's footsteps, Chen Lianshu also entered the house.

The interior furnishings are equally simple, revealing the owner's cool and aloof aesthetic taste.

Unlike his small courtyard in Xiyuan, this house is not small, but it has almost no trace of "life".

If one did not know that people lived here, one would think that this was just a place for people to rest temporarily.

With a creak, Mu Qianxue pushed open the door to the inner room.

Instantly, a scent that was very similar to the cool fragrance emanating from her body filled the air.

But at the same time, it is mixed with the bamboo fragrance outside the window, making it seem refreshing and unique.

Chen Lianshu, who had initially thought it was the living room, realized it was the other person's bedroom after smelling the distinct fragrance and seeing the furnishings.

But... wasn't it supposed to be morning study?

How did I end up in the dormitory?

"sit."

Mu Qianxue gestured for him to sit down on the bamboo chair by the window, then turned and went to the side room.

"Hold on."

Before long, she brought out a set of jade-white teaware and several plates of exquisite tea snacks.

"Before your morning meditation, drink some spiritual tea to calm your mind."

Having said that, he poured a spirit cup with effortless grace and handed it to his junior brother.

Chen Lianshu accepted the spiritual tea. The tea was warm and fragrant, and it was clearly no ordinary tea.

"Thank you, senior sister."

After thanking him, he took a small sip, and it did indeed have a calming effect.

Of course, it's still a notch below the "Tranquilizing Incense" in the side hall.

Mu Qianxue sat down on the bed inside the room, not getting too close to him.

However, her gaze would sometimes fall on him, and sometimes unconsciously look away.

She seemed contradictory and reserved, as if the two of them were not in her bedroom, but in her husband's territory.

The room was quiet for a moment, with only the gentle breeze from outside the window carrying the scent of bamboo.

"Here..."

Mu Qianxue suddenly spoke, her voice softer than usual, and the coldness in her tone noticeably faded.

"This is my residence. Apart from Master, you are the first person to enter."

As she said this, she unconsciously turned her face to the side, and her hand, which was resting on the edge of the bed, quietly tightened its grip on the blankets.

Despite having meticulously planned and even devised various steps, her heart was thrown into turmoil the moment her husband stepped into her bedroom.

I can't quite describe what I'm feeling; I just feel my heart pounding, and among the chaotic emotions, tension is the most prominent.

Even though she wanted to see her husband's expression clearly, she needed immense courage just to raise her eyes...

"?"

These words caused Chen Lianshu to pause slightly in his tea-drinking motion.

He looked at the red icy heart above his senior sister's head, which was beating faster and flashing incessantly.

Now he can only identify one basic emotion; such complex expressions are really hard to discern.

In the end, they could only respond cautiously:

"Junior brother feels deeply honored."

"How are you feeling?"

Mu Qianxue's voice grew weaker and weaker, almost inaudible.

Upon hearing this, Chen Lianshu began to carefully examine the scene inside the room.

In the bedroom, a gauze curtain hangs over the bed.

As a sword cultivator, he even kept several spirit swords in his bedroom.

Several books were placed on the desk, and some common sword manuals were neatly arranged on the bookshelf.

Everything about it perfectly matches the temperament of its owner.

only…

"..."

Chen Lianshu glanced at the "Lianxian Sword Manual," which filled at least half of the bookshelf, hesitated for a moment, and then praised it:

"...It suits my senior's temperament very well."

"Yes, thank you very much."

Mu Qianxue responded with a faint "yes".

For some reason, her voice became increasingly soft.

Being alone with her husband in her own bedroom, especially, made her feel...

No, this can't go on any longer.

Mu Qianxue suddenly stood up, and before Chen Lianshu could react, she left the room, saying only, "I...I'm going to get some things."

When she returned, a moment later, her expression had finally returned to its calm and aloof state.

"Let's go, come with me to the courtyard for morning meditation."

In the end, Mu Qianxue gave up the idea of ​​"instructing" from inside the house.

After giving a greeting, he turned and went back into the courtyard.

Chen Lianshu responded and then went into the courtyard.

"Senior sister, what kind of practice should we do for this morning's meditation?"

"The Pure Spirit Manual".

Mu Qianxue slowly uttered the name of the cultivation technique.

"Your master must have already taught you this technique, right?"

"Yes, my master taught me this technique on the very day he accepted me as his disciple."

Chen Lianshu did not hide anything and responded truthfully.

"This method is one of the basic mental techniques of my Jade Spirit Peak. It has the effect of calming the mind and nourishing the vital energy."

"Even those with ordinary physical constitutions can practice."

Mu Qianxue spoke calmly and casually.

"Try running it once first. If you encounter any difficulties or unclear points, feel free to ask me."

"Let's begin."

"Yes."

Chen Lianshu also calmed his mind and began to circulate his internal energy.

Unlike the awkwardness of a week ago, I am much more skilled now.

"..."

Seeing that her junior brother's movements were smooth and he obviously didn't need any guidance, Mu Qianxue focused her attention and began her own morning practice.

However, morning practice is not only about cultivating one's mental skills, but also requires sword practice.

She led her junior brother to a tall spiritual bamboo in the corner of the courtyard.

"Use this bamboo as a target."

Mu Qianxue pinched her sword fingers together and pointed at the bamboo body in mid-air.

An invisible sword aura swept past, leaving a shallow mark on the bamboo.

"Use swordsmanship to attack here."

"Yes."

Chen Lianshu looked at the mark.

He then summoned the Green Lotus Sword, drew it from its sheath, and slashed at Qianhen.

"..."

The moment Mu Qianxue caught a glimpse of the spirit sword, her willow-leaf brows furrowed slightly.

She was not surprised by this.

After all, since her husband had already become a disciple, it was only natural for his master to give him a sword.

Even if it is of good quality, it should be extremely handy.

But... she still found it somewhat of an eyesore.

After finishing my morning meditation, when I take my husband for a walk, I'll also look for another spirit sword for him.

At least when the two of them were practicing together, she did not want to see this "green lotus".

After a few moves, because they were from the same school, she quickly spotted the flaws in her opponent's swordplay.

However, he did not point out the errors immediately, but waited until the swordsman had used up his entire sword technique before pointing them out one by one.

"The wrist strength should be increased by three-tenths, so that the sword technique will not appear frivolous."

"When turning around, you need to keep your lower body stable, otherwise it is very easy for others to find a weakness."

Once the topic of swordsmanship came up, Mu Qianxue became focused, spoke rapidly, and appeared extremely serious, even forgetting her original purpose.

Seeing Chen Lianshu's brows furrow slightly, as if she were puzzled, she paused and asked:

"What's wrong? Is there still something you don't understand?"

"There's something I don't understand..."

"Sometimes when I see a point where I can exert force, I feel a bit stuck, but my junior brother can't quite put his finger on where it is."

"I can't quite put my finger on it..."

This really stumped Mu Qianxue.

After a moment's thought, she suddenly remembered that the original purpose of bringing her husband here was to solve this problem, so she said softly:

"How about this—"

"You demonstrate the sword technique with me once, and I will be able to sense any areas where it is not flowing smoothly."

"Can…"

Noticing her husband's hesitation, she spoke calmly and nonchalantly:

"It's alright."

"Come on then."

"…Oh well."

Seeing her senior sister's insistence, Chen Lianshu finally agreed.

His suspicions about her grew deeper, and this was a good opportunity to test her.

"!"

However, when that hand gently covered the back of her sword-wielding hand, and she felt the warm touch of their skin against each other, Mu Qianxue regretted it.

Even such a slight touch left her mind blank.

She tried her best to keep her expression calm, but her mind was already in turmoil.

Her heart and eyes were filled with the warmth from his palm and the scent of her husband…

She seems to have overestimated herself...

[Ding! The bond is being repaired...]

[The correct path: 11%]

[Ding! The bond is being repaired...]

[The right path: 12%...]