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

"?"

Upon hearing that the other party was inquiring about her husband, Mu Qianxue felt a sense of vigilance rise in her heart, and her temperament unconsciously became even colder.

After all, the two sides shouldn't have met during this trip to the secret realm.

Judging from Xiao Qingyao's words, it seems that she has already met her husband?

"..."

Mu Qianxue sized up the "young man" before her, her tone indifferent:

"Fellow Daoist Xiao, do you know my junior brother?"

"Junior brother...?"

Upon hearing the words "junior brother," Xiao Qingyao looked surprised.

Clearly, she hadn't expected such a coincidence.

That Chen Lianshu is actually Mu Qianxue's junior brother?

"cough!"

Xiao Qingyao habitually covered up her embarrassment with a light cough.

She touched her nose, her eyes darting around, appearing extremely guilty.

"We wouldn't even call ourselves acquaintances."

"It's just that when I saw injustice on the road before, I helped the disciples of Hundred Flowers Valley together, and I also did him a small favor."

Xiao Qingyao concealed the fact that it was she who took the initiative to help.

After all, you can't just say to your senior sister, "I saw that your junior brother is good-looking and I found him pleasing to the eye, so I gave him a spiritual herb."

That would be too strange.

It even made her seem like she had ulterior motives.

"Seeing injustice on the road?"

Mu Qianxue became even more vigilant.

Given her husband's cautious and low-key nature, how could he casually offer help to others?

Seeing her suspicion, and needing something from the person before her, Xiao Qingyao took the initiative to explain:

"Fellow Daoist Chen, it's because of a jade-faced spirit fox..."

He gave a general account of what had happened.

However, Xiao Qingyao did not mention the word "nine-tailed" and concealed Su Jiu'er's true identity from Chen Lianshu.

At the same time, he portrayed his act of giving the spirit herb to get closer to the person as a chivalrous act.

"I see."

Mu Qianxue nodded thoughtfully.

If it's for some purpose, then it makes sense.

But what's the deal with that jade-faced spirit fox?

How come she doesn't remember that her husband would take in a spirit pet during this secret realm?

"Then, Fellow Daoist Xiao, why did you stop me and inquire about my junior brother?"

However, Mu Qianxue temporarily focused her attention on Xiao Qingyao in front of her.

After all, he would know about the Jade-Faced Spirit Fox once he met his junior brother.

Moreover, the person in front of me clearly has impure motives…

"Well…"

Faced with this question, Xiao Qingyao seemed hesitant and stammered:

"Actually, it's nothing..."

"Since Fellow Daoist Xiao has nothing else to do, I shall take my leave."

After all, this girl is looking for her own husband, so how could she not be on guard?

And it didn't seem like a big deal, and their behavior was even more inexplicable.

Therefore, Mu Qianxue did not want to get entangled any further.

It's best to minimize contact.

"Hey! Fairy Mu, please wait!"

Xiao Qingyao quickly called out to her.

"Is there anything else, Fellow Daoist Xiao?"

Mu Qianxue's coldness intensified, and she was clearly getting impatient.

Xiao Qingyao felt uneasy under that gaze, and seeing that the other party had misunderstood, she quickly waved her hand:

Don't misunderstand.

"I just want you to pass on a message for me."

"What did you say?"

This also piqued Mu Qianxue's curiosity.

She couldn't imagine what the other person could possibly have to say to her husband.

"that is…"

"That's the one..."

Xiao Qingyao stammered for a long time, unable to utter a single word.

Especially when she recalls the embarrassing scene from before, she feels extremely ashamed.

Only after covering her face and squatting down did she manage to say it:

"Could you tell your junior brother to forget about that?"

She was naturally referring to her true gender and that childish performance.

However, these actions and words led Mu Qianxue to misunderstand.

「!?」

Something doesn't sound right about what I'm saying.

Could it be that something happened between her and her husband?

Instantly, countless possibilities flashed through Mu Qianxue's mind.

However, she remained calm enough and quickly regained her composure.

Xiao Qingyao is not her husband's type.

It's even less likely that a husband would have any involvement with a woman he's just met.

Combined with the scene of "helping the disciples of Hundred Flowers Valley" that the other party described...

Mu Qianxue actually guessed the general idea.

"..."

Thinking of this, the coldness around Mu Qianxue gradually faded, replaced by a trace of helplessness.

Her voice remained clear and cool as she said calmly:

"I will convey this message myself."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qingyao finally raised her head, looking relieved.

"Then thank you very much, Fairy Mu."

"Um."

Mu Qianxue nodded slightly, then turned and left.

But her parting words left Xiao Qingyao stunned.

"Farewell, Miss Xiao."

"Take care..."

It wasn't until that beautiful figure disappeared into the woods that Xiao Qingyao slowly came to her senses.

"Um?"

What did Mu Qianxue just say?

Miss Xiao?

How did she know my secret?

Why are all these people from the Jade Jade Sect...?

"..."

Xiao Qingyao stood there, speechless for a long time.

Fortunately, the two spoke in very low voices and were not overheard by the people around them.

Otherwise, within a few days, the entire cultivation world would probably be filled with the embarrassing story of her disguising herself as a man.

Mu Qianxue naturally ignored the situation here.

She walked quickly, suppressing all her doubts for the time being, not in a hurry to investigate further.

Everything will be discussed after I see my husband.

Take out the concentric jade pendant and sense the direction again.

It's very close, just ahead.

She immediately composed herself and headed straight in that direction.

……

Meanwhile, Chen Lianshu was leading the two little ones through a deep forest.

"!"

Suddenly, Su Jiu'er in his arms pricked up her ears and looked ahead warily.

"Ugh!"

someone!

But... Xueyan, who used to be almost in sync with her, didn't show any reaction this time?

Instead, it leisurely licked its paws, appearing extremely carefree.

This made Su Jiu'er feel that the other party was unreliable.

As expected, in crucial moments, she had to rely on herself.

But strangely, her husband, who had always trusted her, did not show any vigilance this time.

She tugged at Chen Lianshu's clothes with her little paws, trying to alert her husband that someone was approaching.

But Chen Lianshu chuckled softly and gently rubbed the little guy's head:

"Don't worry, we're on the same side."

Clearly, apart from her, both Chen Lianshu and Xue Yan sensed who the newcomer was.

Chen Lianshu sensed her senior sister's location through the Tongxin Jue.

Although Xueyan didn't consciously sense it, she could tell from the scent that the person who came was the cold-faced senior sister.

Only Su Jiu'er regarded the other party as a threat.

"?"

Before Su Jiu'er could fully savor these words—

The next second, a figure in pure white appeared from the forest.

It was Mu Qianxue.

"Senior sister."

"Yes, junior brother."

Although Mu Qianxue pretended to be calm, she could not hide the joy in her eyes.

She quickly stepped forward, carefully examined her husband, and only breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that he was unharmed.

"!!"

Upon seeing Mu Qianxue, Su Jiu'er in his arms instantly became agitated.

This...this is my husband's senior sister?

How could this woman be so beautiful?!

It's even comparable to her human form.

And after seeing Mu Qianxue for the first time, all the relief in Su Jiu'er's heart vanished.

This woman was just as beautiful as her.

She had even initially thought that the relationship between the other woman and her husband was just that of ordinary fellow disciples—

When she saw the deep affection hidden in the other woman's eyes as she looked at her husband, she understood...

This isn't the kind of affection a senior sister has for her junior brother.

This is clearly exactly the same as her!

"Who is this little guy...?"

Soon, Mu Qianxue's gaze shifted from her husband to the little fox in her arms.

This must be the jade-faced spirit fox that Xiao Qingyao was talking about.

I found it on the street.

Chen Lianshu's explanation was extremely simple, and it was indeed the case.

"Ugh!"

Su Jiu'er called out softly, dissatisfied.

What do you mean by "found"?!

She was the one who traveled thousands of miles to find her husband!

It's his wife!

"..."

Mu Qianxue and the little fox stared at each other for a moment.

For some reason, she sensed a hint of... hostility in those fox-like eyes?

"Let's go, let's find a place to rest first."

However, she didn't take it to heart.

I simply assumed it was the little guy's instinctive wariness towards a stranger he was meeting for the first time.

Moreover, she had many more questions for her husband than these.

"it is good."

Chen Lianshu carried Jiu'er, with Xueyan perched on his shoulder, and left with Mu Qianxue.

Unlike Xueyan, who was already used to being indifferent.

Nestled in her husband's arms, Su Jiu'er watched the white-clad figure warily from behind.

Clearly, an even greater adversary than Xueyan has arrived.