Chapter 125: A Woman Adorns Herself for the One She Loves
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The male protagonist was about to enter monster-fighting and leveling-up mode. Now that he was no longer pursued by the Xuantian Sect, the path ahead would be much smoother. Once Xiao Jihan obtained the legacy of the Weapon Master, he could go to Central Continent to take revenge on the Sima clan.
Yan Shu raised an eyebrow, keenly sensing this was a perfect opportunity to increase favorability. As long as she carefully served him along the way and helped when he sought revenge, then decisively stood by his side afterward, her favorability might skyrocket!
At that point, she could even lure him into the Xuantian Sect—under the pretense of protection, but in reality letting him work for free! If she managed to appease him well enough, perhaps before his ascension, he might choose one or two disciples within the sect to inherit his legacy. That way, the master would work for the sect, the disciples would continue working for it, and their disciples would follow suit—a truly delightful prospect!
Seeing her remain silent for a long time, Xiao Jihan’s expression turned cold. He slowly spoke, “What’s wrong? You don’t want to go?”
Yan Shu immediately snapped back to reality and hurriedly replied, “I want to! Of course I do! If you’re willing to take me, I’m more than happy—how could I refuse?”
At least this way, she wouldn’t have to sneak around behind him like a shadow, constantly making excuses. Hearing her words and seeing her joyful eagerness, the coldness in Xiao Jihan’s eyes instantly dissipated.
He knew she would be eager for this.
Favorability: 21 (Acquaintance)
Favorability: 22 (Acquaintance)
Favorability: 23 (Acquaintance)
Yan Shu’s eyes lit up. “Let me clean up the dishes. You still have jade slips to copy—if you finish early, you can rest earlier.”
Xiao Jihan glanced at her and nodded faintly, “Alright.”
Favorability: 24 (Acquaintance)
Favorability: 25 (Acquaintance)
Yan Shu immediately perked up, happily tidying the dishes before leaving the room.
Watching her retreating figure, Xiao Jihan finally curled his lips into a smirk. He was curious to see how Wen Youhe and the others would try to stop him once they left the Xuantian Sect.
After tidying the dishes, Yan Shu returned to her room to cultivate, while Xiao Jihan continued copying the jade slips.
By evening, Bing Shien contacted Yan Shu, instructing her to accompany Xiao Jihan to the Punishment Hall to interrogate Qiu Shuoran.
Under the windowsill, Xiao Jihan, still copying, heard their conversation and calmly said, “Thank you for your kindness, Senior Uncle, but this disciple still has jade slips to copy and cannot spare the time. Besides, entangling with that kind of person will only bring trouble.”
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Upon hearing his voice, Bing Shien suddenly stood up, somewhat agitated. “Where are you two? Why are you still together this late?!”
His words instantly silenced the room.
In the Mystic Spirit Mirror, Second Senior Brother Bing Shien’s gaze was cold and sharp. Outside the mirror, Xiao Jihan’s eyes were like solid steel. Yan Shu had never felt life so difficult!
She knew how petty Xiao Jihan could be. If she lied casually to brush him off, he would think she despised him, and the hard-earned favorability would surely drop.
But if she told the truth, the senior brothers would definitely explode in anger!
Although Yan Shu and Xiao Jihan shared a room and even a bed, their relationship was completely pure—not even holding hands!
Yet who would believe such a thing?
What if the senior brothers thought they had done something and forced Xiao Jihan to take responsibility?
What if Xiao Jihan lost his mind and agreed?
That would be a death sentence—she’d be handing him a death warrant!
Yan Shu suddenly felt panic.
She steadied herself and looked at Bing Shien through the Mystic Spirit Mirror, her delicate face full of confusion.
“Second Senior Brother, what do you mean? The sun hasn’t set yet—what’s the problem at this hour? Why can’t I understand what you’re saying? Why can’t I be with him?”
Feigning ignorance was Yan Shu’s specialty.
Seeing her bewildered expression, Bing Shien immediately thought he had overreacted.
He changed to a more tactful tone. “Nothing, Senior Brother was just curious—what were you two doing together at this hour?”
“Nothing much,” Yan Shu blinked innocently. “He was copying the jade slips as punishment, and I was supervising, to make sure he doesn’t cheat with magic.”
She then walked a few steps over to the desk, showing Bing Shien the slips Xiao Jihan was copying.
Although the Mystic Spirit Mirror’s communication function looked like a video call, it wasn’t a phone and had no camera—just an ordinary magical artifact.
The artifact recognized its master. Apart from voice, it only showed what the owner wanted others to see.
So Yan Shu was not worried at all that Bing Shien would see anything inappropriate.
For example, the double bed and the bright red canopy.
Yan Shu’s calm and natural demeanor put Bing Shien at ease.
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He didn’t question further and instead said, “The twentieth day of next month will be your hundredth birthday, Junior Sister. Do you have any wishes? The senior brothers can prepare in advance.”
Hearing this, Yan Shu glanced at Xiao Jihan.
They had agreed earlier to leave the Xuantian Sect at the beginning of next month, but now with this birthday matter, it seemed the departure date would be postponed.
After thinking for a moment, she said to Bing Shien, “Senior Brother, how about giving me some clothes? I’ve been wearing this one for over ten years.”
Hearing this, Bing Shien immediately felt guilty and hurriedly said, “That’s our oversight, Junior Sister. Clothes aren’t really a gift—please request something else.”
Yan Shu thought for a moment. “I really don’t have anything special in mind. Whatever the senior brothers give, I’ll like it.”
Bing Shien looked at her face, feeling a bit uncomfortable, and muttered softly.
“Alright, then the senior brothers will prepare accordingly.”
“Good.”
After disconnecting the Mystic Spirit Mirror, Shi Wanqing in the room lamented, “It’s over, Junior Sister has truly been taken away by that scoundrel. She’s always been devoted to cultivation and never cared for these worldly things.”
“One piece of clothing—she wouldn’t change it unless it was completely worn out. Now she’s actively wanting to wear beautiful clothes. If this isn’t a woman dressing to please a man, then what is?!”
Bing Shien frowned. “Junior Sister was troubled by inner demons before, so naturally she didn’t pay attention to such things. Now that she’s free of those demons and is a grown young lady, it’s only natural for her to want to look nice. Don’t overthink it!”
“Is that really just me overthinking?” Shi Wanqing anxiously paced around the room. “Junior Sister is still young and has hardly met any men. We can’t let that scoundrel take her away so easily!”
Hearing this, Liu Zhiqing’s eyes brightened. “Why don’t we hold a lively celebration for Junior Sister’s birthday and invite all the well-mannered young talents?”
Bing Shien raised an eyebrow and snorted, “Stop fussing. What kind of young talents could possibly be more handsome than that scoundrel? Even if there are better-looking ones, is he an eighth-rank alchemist? Has he cultivated for eighteen years and is about to breakthrough to the Transformation Divine realm?”
“Chances are, the talents you find won’t be of any use and will only make that scoundrel look better by comparison!”
“This won’t do, and that won’t do either!”
Shi Wanqing said irritably, “Are we just going to let them continue like this? That scoundrel nearly mentioned betrothal gifts!”
“The once-in-ten-years disciple recruitment is about to begin again.”
Wen Youhe, who had been silent, spoke calmly: “Junior Sister should take this opportunity to accept a few disciples of her own.”