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

"?"

When Shen Yueli pressed herself against him, Chen Lianshu was startled.

The girl was petite and delicate; when she snuggled up to me, her soft, warm skin felt incredibly comfortable to the touch.

But he did not linger for even a moment.

Especially upon hearing Mu Qianxue's voice, he froze, instinctively trying to break free.

"Don't be nervous, watch me!"

That seductive voice reached my ears.

Although her tone was gentle, every word carried an undeniable threat:

"After all, you wouldn't want your senior sister to find out your identity, would you?"

"Little undercover agent~"

Clearly, there's no other way at the moment, so we have no choice but to believe.

"Heh~"

Upon noticing that the person in her arms had calmed down, Shen Yueli smiled gently with satisfaction.

She raised her hand and wrapped it around Chen Lianshu's neck, pressing herself even closer.

In front of Mu Qianxue, he gained all the advantages.

In fact, from the moment the two sides made no attempt to hide their gazes at each other, there was no room for maneuver.

After all, Mu Qianxue already knew his identity.

She said this now only to take the opportunity to be closer to her husband for a little longer.

Besides, she didn't believe that stupid woman would directly expose her identity.

Otherwise, the word "witch" would probably have already slipped out.

"..."

Shen Yueli guessed correctly.

To protect her husband, Mu Qianxue suppressed her anger and remained silent.

Fortunately, she didn't go too far; after lingering for a moment, she let go.

He then looked at Chen Lianshu with an innocent expression and asked softly:

"Brother Lian Shu, who is this...?"

Her posture was innocent and carefree, as if she were truly a young girl who knew nothing of the world.

Not only did she lose the boldness she displayed when she was provoking others, but she also completely concealed her allure and danger as the Holy Maiden of the Demonic Sect.

"?"

Lian Shu...brother?

Although Chen Lianshu didn't understand what she meant, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and cooperate.

Before he could even make a move, Mu Qianxue had already approached.

Her expression remained aloof, and the chill emanating from her was even more intense, more biting than the night wind.

Those icy eyes swept indifferently over Shen Yueli, choosing to ignore her completely, and looked only at Chen Lianshu:

"Who is she?"

"I am Lian Shu's childhood sweetheart, and also his..."

Shen Yueli answered first.

Especially when she saw the other party's indifferent gaze, even though she knew that Mu Qianxue was just pretending not to care and that her jealousy was probably already surging like a sea, she was still unhappy.

This woman needs to be made to pay close attention.

She wanted to see if the other party could continue to ignore her and maintain that annoyingly aloof and cold demeanor.

"fiancée."

After saying that, Shen Yueli decisively took Chen Lianshu's hand.

At first, she wanted to hold hands, but was secretly resisted and refused to let go.

But under the threat of her smiling spirit tablet, he finally gave up.

Their fingers were intertwined, displaying extreme arrogance.

"Yeah?"

Mu Qianxue looked coldly at Chen Lianshu, her voice no longer just cool, but chillingly cold.

It seems they wanted to use this as leverage to force them to deny it.

"Yes."

However, Shen Yueli was blatantly coercing them.

In order to save his life, Chen Lianshu agreed almost without hesitation.

Otherwise, why would he be willing to have any connection with this person?

Recalling the rumors about her, Chen Lianshu felt a chill run down her spine.

I wonder what this lady is really up to.

And this... can be considered another kind of "unexpected blessing", right?

"...!"

Seeing this, Mu Qianxue almost blurted out, but thankfully she stopped herself.

She paused for a moment.

She also knew Shen Yueli's methods, and she knew that her husband had no other choice.

Therefore, things quickly returned to normal.

"fiancée?"

"But Junior Brother once said that before joining the sect, he was a 'lone wolf' and a 'wanderer'?"

This question hits the nail on the head.

"But now...?"

Mu Qianxue looked at the girl beside her, her meaning all too clear.

This time, Shen Yueli did not rush to answer.

It was clear that they wanted Chen Lianshu to explain himself.

After all, she didn't know the truth, and it would be bad if she accidentally let something slip.

Even so, Mu Qianxue wouldn't delve into it, but she still had to maintain appearances.

And she also knew that this was just a show of force from the other party.

"Reply to Senior Sister Mu."

This put Chen Lianshu in a difficult position, and she had no choice but to force an explanation:

"Before joining the sect, I was indeed alone on my path of cultivation."

"But in the mortal world, with..."

He paused, looked at Shen Yueli, and, to appear genuine, addressed her with a more affectionate term.

"Li...Li'er is indeed my childhood sweetheart."

The way he called out "Li'er" was awkward and grating.

Chen Lianshu silently prayed in his heart: This young lady must not cause any more trouble.

Then, I couldn't help but think to myself:

Just how much trouble would it cause if I accepted this identity?

After all, those previous answers were practically digging holes for him at every turn.

"To embark on the path to immortality, one must sever worldly ties."

"To solidify my resolve in the path, I did not mention it."

"I never expected to meet you here again, so we caught up for a while."

"As for the fiancée..."

After a pause, under Shen Yueli's increasingly provocative gaze, Chen Lianshu considered the matter again and again, and finally denied this identity, choosing a more moderate explanation.

"It was nothing more than an arranged marriage by parents and matchmakers."

"After deciding to embark on the path of immortality, this disciple has already broken off the engagement."

"But unexpectedly, she also embarked on the path of immortality, therefore..."

"So, it was this girl who initiated the contact?"

Before she could finish speaking, Mu Qianxue preemptively "guessed" something.

Although this explanation is vague, further questioning will surely reveal its flaws.

But when she heard her husband deny her status as his "fiancée," her emotions completely calmed down.

That one sentence is enough.

"May I ask where you are from, young lady? What is your level of cultivation? Who is your master?"

Using her senior sister status, Mu Qianxue turned the tables and asked Shen Yueli three questions in a row, each one seemingly ordinary yet each word sharp and incisive.

"good."

Even though her husband denied the identity she had fabricated, Shen Yueli was not angry and still smiled.

"I am but a rogue cultivator, without any sect or school, who entered the path of immortality by chance."

"My cultivation is barely enough to protect myself, so I won't trouble you, sister."

She answered as if it were the most natural thing in the world, and even deliberately shook her clasped hands with Chen Lianshu as if showing off.

He lies endlessly without batting an eye.

Furthermore, they used the same tactics against each other to turn the tables:

"Judging from what Brother Lian Shu said, you seem to be just his senior sister?"

"Isn't my sister being a little too concerned?"

Upon seeing this, Chen Lianshu couldn't help but smile bitterly to himself.

This saintess is truly gifted when it comes to acting.

"A rogue cultivator?"

But Mu Qianxue ignored her question and cleverly changed the subject:

"As a rogue cultivator, without any sect or faction, to have cultivated to such a level at such a young age, his talent is truly remarkable."

"Qinghe Town has been quite unsettled lately, plagued by miasma. Please be careful, young lady."

The implication is clear: this is where it ends.

Shen Yueli had the same idea, so she stopped when the time was right.

"Thanks for reminding me."

Immediately, Mu Qianxue turned to look at her junior brother:

"Junior brother, it's getting late, we should head back."

"Yes."

Chen Lianshu felt a great weight lifted off his shoulders.

Finally, I have a chance to escape.

After all, compared to the eccentric and unpredictable Mu Qianxue, Shen Yueli is far more dangerous.

"Heh~"

Shen Yueli didn't say anything more about it, just waved her hand with a smile, completely unconcerned about her husband's relieved look.

Only after the two figures disappeared did she turn back to look into the shadows and coldly expose them:

"Don't think I don't know your methods."

"Come out, why hide?"

From the shadows, a graceful figure in pure white slowly emerged.

It was none other than Mu Qianxue, who had just "left".