My and Their Anime-Style Otherworldly Survival Adventure

He feigned sadness and said, "Really? So Xiaoyuan doesn't like me... Well, it's normal for someone like me to be disliked..."

His tea ceremony skills are on full display! He deserves an Oscar.

Seeing Jiuxiao like this, Xiaoyuan panicked.

"No, I don't dislike Lord Jiuxiao..."

"But you said you don't like me. If you don't like me, then you must hate me."

Xiao Yuan was so anxious that tears welled up in her eyes. She couldn't understand why her well-intentioned comfort had only made Jiu Xiao more upset. She tried frantically to explain, but the more she spoke, the more confused she became.

"That's not it, Lord Jiuxiao, I... I just wanted to say, I, I actually..." Xiaoyuan's voice was choked with sobs, she didn't know what to do.

Seeing Xiao Yuan's anxious and helpless expression, Jiu Xiao chuckled inwardly. He knew his "tea ceremony" performance had achieved its intended effect. However, he also understood that he couldn't continue teasing her, or Xiao Yuan might actually cry.

Furthermore, Jiu Xiao realized that if he were a little more forceful, he might be able to win over Xiao Yuan directly.

So he put away his joking expression, put on a gentle smile, and said softly, "Okay, Xiaoyuan, I was just teasing you. Of course I know what you mean. I'm grateful to know you're trying to comfort me."

Jiu Xiao's words made Xiao Yuan's chubby cheeks puff up, and she raised her little fists and kept punching Jiu Xiao's chest.

"Really, Lord Jiuxiao, you're so mean! You're teasing me on purpose!" Xiaoyuan said coquettishly, her face still flushed.

Jiuxiao grasped Xiaoyuan's wrist and smiled gently: "I'm sorry, I was wrong. But seeing how much you care about me makes me quite happy."

Just as Xiaoyuan and Jiuxiao were flirting, a sudden cough broke the warm atmosphere. They both looked towards the direction of the sound and saw Sania and Fate hiding under a tree, covering their mouths and snickering. Sania's eyes held a hint of teasing, while Fate wore a gossipy expression.

"Looks like we've come at the wrong time," Sania teased, deliberately drawing out her words.

Jiuxiao wanted to say, "No, you've come at the perfect time." But he held back. Although Sania and Fate didn't seem jealous, a woman's heart is unfathomable; he couldn't gamble on it.

Xiao Yuan's face flushed even more instantly. She quickly pulled her wrist away from Jiu Xiao's grasp and lowered her head, not daring to look at them.

"When did you two arrive?" Jiu Xiao asked, trying to remain calm and change the subject.

"I've only been here a short while and I've already witnessed a good show." Sania blinked, giving me a knowing look.

Only Fate waved her hands in a panic and said, "I'm sorry, Brother Jiuxiao, we didn't mean to eavesdrop. We just... we just happened to be passing by and accidentally overheard it."

Fate's words carried a hint of embarrassment and panic. Clearly, for a good girl like Fate, eavesdropping was still too difficult.

Sania leaned closer and patted Jiuxiao on the shoulder. She whispered in his ear, "Jiuxiao, you're something else. I didn't expect you to have such a 'glorious' story. Besides those on the island, you even have other people you care about. You'll have to tell me about it later."

Chapter Thirty-Nine: Why are you so skilled?

As she spoke, Sania pinched the soft flesh around Jiuxiao's waist hard. He gasped in pain; how come women all knew this trick without being taught? On the surface, however, he dared not show the slightest dissatisfaction and could only smile apologetically, "Sania, be gentle. I haven't even tried it yet, so don't be jealous."

With a snort, Sania released her grip, but a hint of arrogance remained on her face: "I haven't even said anything to you yet, and you already... cough cough cough..."

Her words were interrupted by her own cough. Jiu Xiao had initially thought that the coughing that had interrupted her and Xiao Yuan was Sania's deliberate act. Now it seemed that Sania might actually be sick.

A wave of worry washed over Jiu Xiao. He quickly stepped forward and asked with concern, "Sania, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

As he spoke, he reached out to take her temperature.

Sania waved her hand gently to indicate that she was alright.

Fate also rushed over anxiously, her eyes full of concern: "Sister Sania, are you sick? You must keep warm!"

Although Xiaoyuan had only known everyone for a short time, seeing that Sania was not feeling well, she couldn't help but step forward and ask softly, "Sania, if you feel unwell, you must tell us immediately."

Jiu Xiao frowned, only relaxing slightly when he saw that Sania's complexion and body temperature were normal. But he still turned to Fate and Xiao Yuan and said, "I'll take Sania to rest for a while. Please prepare breakfast."

Fate and Xiaoyuan nodded quickly, and Xiaoyuan said with concern, "Jiuxiao, don't worry, we'll prepare breakfast."

Jiuxiao glanced at them gratefully, then helped Sania walk into the cave. Although Sania said she was fine, her steps were heavy, lacking her usual lightness, clearly indicating that her physical condition was not as good as she appeared.

After entering the cave, Jiu Xiao had Sania lie down on the haystack, while he sat beside her. He draped his coat over Sania, touched her forehead, and checked her temperature, only feeling slightly relieved after confirming she didn't have a fever.

You can't blame Jiu Xiao for being so cautious. Although everyone here is not an ordinary person, getting sick can still be very painful. Moreover, in this desolate wilderness, a simple cold or fever could be fatal.

"Although I may be overthinking it, it's better to be safe than sorry. You should get some rest these next few days."

Jiuxiao said softly, his eyes full of tenderness and concern.

"Sanya, have you been too tired lately? Or did our operation last night make you catch a chill?"

Sania shook her head slightly, a forced smile appearing on her lips: "I'm really fine, Jiuxiao, don't be too nervous. It was probably just a bit chilly last night, a little bit of a breeze, nothing serious."

Upon hearing this, Jiu Xiao's brows did not completely relax. He knew Sania's personality well; she was always reluctant to show her vulnerability to others. Therefore, he decided to take a more direct approach.

Holding Sania's soft, boneless hand, Jiuxiao said, "Sania, do you know? In my heart, your health is more important than anything else."

Looking into his resolute eyes, Sania felt a surge of warmth in her heart. Although this guy was a womanizer, at this moment, she truly felt Jiuxiao's sincerity and care.

Holding the girl in his arms, Jiu Xiao noticed that her hair was a little messy.

"Where's the comb? Let me comb your hair for you. I don't think I've ever combed your hair before."

Sania nodded and handed Jiuxiao the comb from her pocket. Jiuxiao had made the comb out of bamboo; although the workmanship was a bit rough, it was good enough. Jiuxiao had made two combs like this; one for Sania and the other for Fate.

Taking the comb, Jiu Xiao began to comb Sania's hair. Starting from the ends, she gently combed away the knots, avoiding pulling too hard as this could cause breakage. Then she gradually combed upwards until the hair was completely smooth.

On a whim, Jiu Xiao decided to give her a new hairstyle. Usually, the girl had her shoulder-length hair down, but this time Jiu Xiao wanted to try tying it into pigtails. Sanya let Jiu Xiao do as he pleased, offering no resistance whatsoever.

Sania nestled obediently in Jiu Xiao's arms, like a delicate porcelain doll, letting him manipulate her as he pleased.

This opened a new world for Jiuxiao; he realized that combing a girl's hair could be such a pleasant experience. Oh no, a strange XP had awakened! In his past life, combing his sister's hair was simply a hassle.

His fingers ran through Sania's hair, feeling its delicate softness; each stroke felt like a subtle conversation with her soul. No wonder they say hair is a girl's lifeblood.

Jiu Xiao carefully sectioned Sania's hair, gathering all the strands to both sides of her head. He awkwardly realized he didn't have a hair tie to secure the ponytail. After a moment's thought, Jiu Xiao tied a black hairband around Sania's neck.

This headband was taken from Fate's head a while ago, and Fate never asked Jiu Xiao for it back. Jiu Xiao had originally thought about returning it, but Fate gave it to him with a blush on her face.

Not wanting to disappoint the young girl's kindness, he kept it as a souvenir, and now it was finally putting to good use. Jiu Xiao was completely oblivious to how despicable it was to give something given to him by one girl to another girl to use openly.

After tidying up her hair into pigtails, Jiu Xiao took out her phone, opened the selfie camera, and gestured for Sania to see for herself.

Sania nodded in satisfaction as she looked at the twin ponytails tied with black ribbons on her head. Then she noticed something was off. How could this guy be so skilled at combing a girl's hair? And those black ribbons... they looked vaguely familiar.

Female creatures always seem to have an intuition that surpasses that of ordinary people in these strange places.

A hint of doubt flashed in Sania's eyes, but it was quickly interrupted by Jiuxiao's grin: "How was it? Not bad, right? I'll be in charge of your hair from now on!"

She smiled slightly, neither pursuing the matter further nor refuting Jiu Xiao's suggestion, figuring that he might just be acting on a whim.

Not long after, Fitt came in carrying the breakfast she had prepared.

"Brother Jiuxiao, Sister Fate, I've brought you breakfast, please enjoy it while it's hot..."

Before she could finish speaking, her gaze was immediately drawn to Sania's new hairstyle. To be precise, it was the black ribbon tied in her hair. Wasn't that the hair ribbon she gave to Brother Jiuxiao? Or something she used to own?

Even Fate, with her angelic personality, turned pale upon seeing this.

Fortunately, Fate is still young and her understanding of feelings is rather vague, otherwise she might have wondered if she had become part of their game.

Chapter 40: We're all drenched in sweat, guys!

Noticing that Fate's gaze was fixed on the ribbon on Sania's head, even the slow-witted Jiu Xiao realized what was happening. He inwardly groaned; this was definitely his fault. Just as he was about to explain, Sania's voice interrupted him.

"I'm sorry, Fate. I wanted to try a new hairstyle to change my mood, so I borrowed your ribbon from Jiuxiao. We didn't think it through."

With that, Sania untied the ribbon from her head and returned it to its rightful owner.

The ribbon returned to Jiuxiao's hand. It was clearly just a light ribbon, but Jiuxiao felt it weighed an immense weight. Putting it away was one thing, but keeping it was another. He was drenched in sweat, guys!

Although Sania took full responsibility, Jiu Xiao had no intention of hiding behind the girl and shirking accountability.

Being bold and responsible has always been Jiu Xiao's style. If he doesn't even have this much responsibility, how dare he talk about having a harem? If he backs down here today, will he continue to back down step by step in the future? In the end, he will become a scumbag who maintains these hypocritical relationships by deceiving girls' feelings.

A true man has principles, and principles, that he will not do. Although Jiu Xiao is not exactly a gentleman, he is absolutely clear-cut when it comes to his feelings for girls.

Thinking of this, Jiu Xiao took a deep breath and decided to face it calmly. He looked at Fate with deep apology, his eyes filled with sincerity.

“Fate, I’m so sorry. I gave the ribbon you gave me to Sania without your permission. It was a mistake on my part, and I didn’t consider your feelings. If you can forgive me, I’ll do anything you want.”

"And Sania, you took the liberty of tying Fate's ribbon on you. Not only did you not blame me, you even took the initiative to cover it up for me. Consider it an owl to you, and I'll definitely make up for it with a brand new one next time."

The atmosphere was somewhat heavy; the girls hadn't expected Jiu Xiao to care so much about their feelings. Especially Fate, who was already reflecting on whether she had overreacted.

"I...I'm fine, I was just a little surprised at first. Besides, you and Sister Sania have both apologized, so let's just let it go."

As she spoke, Fate handed the breakfast to the two of them and gave Sania a reassuring look.

Upon hearing this, Jiu Xiao breathed a sigh of relief, and a relieved smile appeared on his face.

Sure enough, everyone understood once things were explained, after all, they were all kind and understanding girls. But that wasn't an excuse for him to do whatever he wanted. He vowed to himself that he would never make such a low-level mistake again.

After breakfast, the atmosphere among Jiu Xiao, Fate, and Sania gradually returned to its usual relaxed and harmonious state. Although Fate didn't make any requests, Jiu Xiao still offered to help her comb her hair.

Although Fate was a little shy, she couldn't bear to refuse his request for "atonement." Sania, standing to the side, rolled her eyes; she knew that Jiuxiao was most likely just trying to satisfy her strange interests.

However, she didn't say much, since Fate herself had agreed, and there was no need for her to be the bad guy.

He carefully picked up the comb and gently brushed through Fate's smooth blond hair. His movements were gentle and meticulous, as if he were handling a precious work of art. Fate closed her eyes, feeling the warmth from Jiu Xiao's fingertips, and a blush gradually rose to her cheeks.

Jiuxiao discovered that the girls' hair was in excellent condition; even using the cheap shampoo he had brought with him when he transmigrated didn't affect its shine and smoothness at all. And now that he had found soapberry, he didn't have to worry about running out of shampoo.

Just as he was enjoying every moment with the girls, Xiaoyuan noticed that they had been inside the cave for quite some time and no one had come out. A little worried, she went to check on them. As she approached the cave entrance, she saw this scene—

Jiu Xiao was carefully combing Fate's hair. Fate leaned against Jiu Xiao's chest, looking quite content. Sania was also nestled next to Jiu Xiao, closing her eyes to rest.

Looking at this heartwarming scene of "a family of three", Xiaoyuan felt that she might be a bit superfluous... Should she not be in the cave, but should she stay at the bottom of the cave instead?

Noticing the change in light inside the cave, Jiu Xiao shifted his gaze to the entrance, where he saw Xiao Yuan standing. Her eyes held a mixture of envy, surprise, and bewilderment as she looked at them.

Xiaoyuan: Are my eyes a pie chart?

Seeing through the girl's hesitation and helplessness, Jiu Xiao took the initiative to greet her, "Xiao Yuan, you're here! Come and sit down. I'm combing their hair. After I finish combing Fate's hair, I'll comb yours too, okay? Your hair is a bit messy; it hasn't been combed properly, has it?"

That's nonsense. There's no small round comb available; you can only comb it with your hands, so of course it will get messy.

Upon hearing Jiu Xiao say that her hair was messy, Xiao Yuan quickly covered her head. She didn't want to show her less-than-ideal side to a boy her age, especially one she had a slight crush on.

Xiao Yuan said in a panic, "No...no need to trouble Jiu Xiao Jun. Lend me the comb later, I'll do it myself."

Jiuxiao smiled and shook his head, his tone gentle and undeniable: "It's alright, Xiaoyuan, come and sit down. Let me comb your hair for you, it'll be quick and won't take you too long. We're already good friends who exchange names, so do you dislike me combing your hair?"

Seeing that Jiu Xiao was already playing the emotional card, Sania chimed in, "It's okay, Xiao Yuan, just make this guy do whatever you want. He's the kind of guy who loves to take care of people, so he won't find it troublesome. Besides, looking at how happy he is, he'll probably be disappointed if you don't let him comb your hair."

After listening to Sania's words and looking at Jiuxiao's unyielding gaze, Xiaoyuan's resistance gradually melted away. She hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded and slowly walked over to sit down next to Jiuxiao.

Jiu Xiao first helped Fate tie her combed hair into a single ponytail using the ribbon Fate had given her. Then, under Fate's slightly puzzled gaze, he whispered in her ear, "I'll tie one ribbon on your head and the other on my hand. Won't that make our connection even stronger?"

The sound was very soft, only Fate could hear it. Yet it was deeply imprinted in Fate's heart, adding a touch of blush to her cheeks. She lowered her head slightly, not daring to look directly into Jiu Xiao's smiling eyes, and simply nodded gently. This little secret between the two of them gave Fate a ticklish feeling in her heart.

Upon seeing this, Jiu Xiao's lips curled into a satisfied smile, as if he had obtained the most precious treasure in the world.

He turned around and looked at Xiaoyuan, who was already sitting beside him. He picked up a comb and gently began to comb her slightly messy shoulder-length pink hair. Xiaoyuan was a little nervous at first, but as Jiuxiao gently touched her, she gradually relaxed and even closed her eyes, enjoying this rare tranquility and warmth.

As time passed, Xiaoyuan slowly lowered her head. Her cheeks grew increasingly red. She could feel the warmth from Jiuxiao's fingertips and the masculine hormones emanating from his breath, which stirred up a strange feeling within her.

Sania watched this scene from the side, feeling inexplicably annoyed, so she simply closed her eyes again, preferring not to see it.

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Chapter 41 Bad News

After helping the women comb their hair, Jiu Xiao checked on Sania's condition again. Confirming that the girl had no other adverse reactions, he prepared to return to the lakeside camp with everyone. While obtaining food by the sea was easier than inland, there was no stable water source. Furthermore, with the team now consisting of four people, the need for water was even greater.

Everyone packed their belongings together, taking all the wild boar jerky they had previously made. Since the jerky made from the tiger they had hunted this time didn't taste very good, they decided to take only half and leave the other half here for emergencies.

As the saying goes, "A cunning rabbit has three burrows," meaning you can't put all your eggs in one basket. If something unexpected happens, you'll have a way out.

He dismantled Jiuxiao's motorcycle into pieces, taking all the potentially useful parts. The entire trunk was removed, along with all the tools inside. The fuel tank was also removed, intending to take it back to clean and fill it with water.

Jiu Xiao carried almost all the luggage by himself, with a large bag on his back and a trunk in his arms. Although the girls wanted to share the load with him, he refused.

Sania was still recovering from a cold, so her weapon, Little Round, helped carry it while she only carried her flying leg, and Fate was empty-handed.

The reason for this allocation was not because Jiuxiao was being reckless; he had his reasons. Jiuxiao currently has abundant magic power. If he were to use enhancement magic to move something weighing several hundred kilograms, the magic power consumed would be roughly equal to the magic power he could naturally recover.

Fate, on the other hand, possesses the highest combat power, making it a waste to use her magic for moving items. Protecting everyone's safety is her top priority, and carrying things makes it inconvenient for her to immediately engage in combat.

As for Madoka, even in her normal state, her physical abilities were enhanced after becoming a magical girl, making it easy for her to lift a rocket launcher weighing several tens of kilograms.

When Xiaoyuan learned that Jiuxiao and his team actually had a rocket launcher, she was shocked. After giving her a brief account of Sania's military career, Xiaoyuan's admiration for Sania grew even stronger.

He hadn't expected there to be so many magical girls fighting with firearms in other worlds, which reminded her of an old friend. If Homura-chan knew she had so many companions in other worlds, she'd probably be very happy, right?

After packing their luggage, the group set off along the path behind the mountain towards the lakeside campsite. Fate led the way, frequently looking back to make sure no one had fallen behind. Xiaoyuan followed closely behind Fate, then Sania, with Jiuxiao bringing up the rear.