Presumably, he caught sight of his home-raised pig eating cabbages?
Or perhaps his home-raised pig went behind his back to eat cabbages that shouldn’t be eaten.
One should never be cocky. Look, isn’t the retribution coming?
Shen Xingcong only felt that he had defended himself against everything and had racked his brains out, but the result was all in vain.
Moreover, looking at Mu Xiaorou’s shy appearance, it was very likely that her heart had moved.
Xiao Lin, when the hell exactly did you do it!
After being briefly stunned, Shen Xingcong immediately quickened his steps towards there. Senior brothers and senior sister all welcome him.
Yu Fei exclaimed: “You really opened my eyes. For a Foundation Building stage to beat a Golden Core stage is simply unheard of!”
“Shen Ke’er has a reason to underestimate the enemy.” Yun Xiu praised, “But it’s very good to act according to circumstances.”
Murong silently gave a thumbs up.
Shen Xingcong responded while stretching his neck to look back.
Xiao Lin happened to hear Mu Xiaorou finish speaking, and as soon as he raised his eyes, he met a pair of eyes.
That person was staring at him. His eyes seemed to be accusing him.
Xiao Lin paused, then smiled lightly: “Congratulations, Senior Brother.”
Who wants to hear you say this!
“Ah, that,”
At this time, a female voice attracted Shen Xingcong’s attention. He followed the voice and saw that Mu Xiaorou’s cheeks were still blushing.
“Congrat, congratulations.”
Suddenly being talked to, Shen Xingcong dazedly said: “Thank, thank you?”
Then Mu Xiaorou hurriedly bowed to him and left in a panic.
Shen Xingcong stood in place in silence.
He didn’t expect that the first sentence with his favorite character in the original book would actually turn out to be this.
Yun Xiu and the others were paying attention to the competition just then, and only then did they notice that Mu Xiaorou was there.
Yu Fei couldn’t help raising his eyebrows: “Youngest Junior Brother Xiao Lin, when did you hook up with someone’s family?”
After speaking, he tasted a slap on the back of his head. He covered his head and wailed.
Yun Xiu frowned: “Mind your words.”
Then again, she was really curious. Previously, Xiao Lin had stayed at the Jing Xin Peak, not going out of the inner sect, so when exactly did they get to know each other?
Xiao Lin: “I went to deliver the directory before and had a few conversations.”
Yun Xiu was suddenly enlightened.
Shen Xingcong was shocked on the side.
Delivering the directory? Wasn’t that a month ago?
He grabbed Xiao Lin by the collar: “Why didn’t you mention it at the time!”
Xiao Lin: “Why should I mention it?”
Shen Xingcong: “Because, because…”
“Alright Xingcong.” Yu Fei came to be a peacemaker, “The two of them are close in age, yet also at the age of first love, which is normal. You can not vent your anger on an innocent person because you don’t have a woman’s favor ah.”
Shen Xingcong: “I am not because of this.”
“Then why?”
Yu Fei was puzzled, “It can’t be because of the youngest junior brother, right? Shouldn’t you be happy that your own pig can eat cabbages?”
After these words fell, it was another blow from the palm.
Yun Xiu: “What pig and cabbage, mind your words.”
Yu Fei silently covered his head and stopped talking.
Yun Xiu told Shen Xingcong: “I have heard from Teacher Lan Jin that you have a very good relationship with Xiao Lin. But it is a good thing to have a wide range of good relationships, so you must not let this disturb your mind.”
At the end, she said tactfully, “Birds will always leave the nest, and people will always grow up.”
It’s not like that at all!
In other words, is he regarded as a perverted “junior brother-philia” again?
But Shen Xingcong couldn’t say anything to explain, gritting his teeth and swallowing tears of blood: “Many thanks for your guidance, senior sister.”
The competition continued, and after that, Yun Xiu played two rounds. Advancing to the last round.
At sunset, the Daoist Discussion Conference finally came to an end. The competition was still topped by Jing Xin Peak, while Wu Chang Peak only won third place due to the breach of etiquette in the second competition.
Until the official end of the Daoist Discussion Conference, there were still disciples who discussed it enthusiastically.
“This competition was wonderful. Senior Sister Yun Xiu moved steadily, and there had been Sect Leader’s direct disciple. In particular, there was also a Foundation Building stage disciple, which was never seen in previous years.”
“It’s a pity that he’s only up once. I still want to see how he would react if he met the rest of the Golden Core stage disciples.”
“There will definitely be progress in the future, and I have already begun to look forward to next year’s competition!”
Although there were winners and losers, the Daoist Discussion Conference emphasized on exchanges. What’s more, Jing Xin Peak deserved to win. All the people had gained something from watching the competition for a day and were in a happy mood.
Only one person with a bad face wandered away from this happy and harmonious atmosphere.
Mu Xiaorou followed Shen Ke’er’s side and saw her face still looked bad, she tugged on the corner of her clothes to comfort but was shrugged off.
It just so happened that Elder Ling stepped down from the stage. The disciples of the Wu Chang Peak surrounded them and cupped their hands in obeisance.
“Master.”
“You have worked hard today. Elder Ling looked around, and his gaze fell on Mu Xiaorou, “You did a good job today. Compared with the past, the use of techniques is much more flexible.”
Mu Xiaorou thanked him anxiously.
Elder Ling commented one by one and finally looked at his chief disciple. He couldn’t help frowning: “Who are you showing your face to now? It was your own recklessness that caused you to lose the competition, so who can you blame?”
Shen Ke’er: “I blame myself.”
“In that case, go back and reflect properly.” Elder Ling hummed lightly, “You have been too impetuous recently, you need to go into seclusion and cultivate properly. The general affairs I previously entrusted to you should be handed over to someone else.”
Shen Ke’er’s face turned pale: “Master——!”
Elder Ling: “My decision has been made, there is no need to say more.”
The disciples of Wu Chang Peak were all eye-watching. Elder Ling’s words were equivalent to removing Shen Ke’er’s name as the chief disciple.
Although the chief disciple had to handle many general affairs for the master, she had also received considerable power and resources. The rest of the disciples could only look up to the chief. And from now on, Shen Ke’er might no longer be as arrogant and domineering as before.
Shen Ke’er never thought that she would not only lose the competition but also end up with such a result. But she didn’t dare to refute and could only withdraw with a pale face.
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This was considered special preferential treatment. Elder Ling didn’t think Mu Xiaorou would refuse. However, he saw the other person open her mouth and didn’t reply for a long time.
He frowned: “Is there an inconvenience?”
“I…” Mu Xiaorou put her hands together restlessly, “There is one thing I want to tell Elder Ling.”
Elder Ling: “What is it?”
Mu Xiaorou summoned all her courage: “I wish to go to Jing Xin Peak, to cultivate by the side of Elder Jing Xin!”
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“What! Mu Xiaorou wants to come over!?”
As soon as Shen Xingcong heard Elder Jing Xin’s words, he suddenly raised his head with a stupefied expression.
Senior Sister Yun Xiu frowned: “Xingcong, don’t be rude.”
Only then did Shen Xingcong return to his senses and hurriedly cupped his hand: “Sorry, Master.”
More than half a month had passed since the Daoist Discussion Conference, and it had been peaceful.
Although he was very shocked at the time because of the point that Xiao Lin and Mu Xiaorou were acquainted with each other, it was fortunate that the relationship between the two had not yet gone deep enough for it to be a big problem.
Moreover, one of them was in the Jing Xin Peak, and the other was in the Wu Chang Peak, which was far apart. As long as there were no more special celebrations, the chances of Xiao Lin and Mu Xiaorou meeting would be very small.
Therefore, he had temporarily calmed down and didn’t dwell too much on that day’s events. But now, upon hearing this news at first glance, he was taken aback.
No wonder Master had gathered them here early in the morning, not expecting that it was for this matter.
Elder Jing Xin asked him: “You are so agitated, is there any inconvenience for Mu Xiaorou to come here?”
Shen Xingcong: “No, it is not…”
Mu Xiaorou came, and he naturally raised his hands to welcome her. The premise was that Xiao Lin wasn’t here.
“Master.” Yun Xiu asked, “Why would you suddenly have the Sect Leader’s direct disciple came over? Is there something that happened at Wu Chang Peak?”
Elder Jing Xin stroked his beard: “It is said that Mu Xiaorou personally requested it.”
Shen Xingcong raised his head again: “Personally requested!?”
Yun Xiu slapped the back of his head: “Don’t be flustered!”
But at this moment, Shen Xingcong no longer had the time to even apologize. His mind was filled with the words “personally requested”.
Since Mu Xiaorou had taken the initiative to request it, coupled with the other person’s red face that day, it was clear that she had a particular purpose.
Although he didn’t know what Xiao Lin was thinking right now. But even if he could stop Xiao Lin, he couldn’t stop Mu Xiaorou.
He couldn’t just say directly that this bastard will harm you in the future. He would definitely be kept away from afar.
“Mas, Master.” Shen Xingcong was determined to make a final struggle, “Has this matter been finalized. Is there still room for turning back?”
Despite it being Elder Jing Xin, Shen Xingcong’s attitude was also a little strange at this time: “If there is a major reason, I will explain it to Elder Ling.”
Shen Xingcong: “I…”
Everyone’s eyes fell on him.
Shen Xingcong swallowed his saliva: “Maybe…”
Everyone continued to stare at him.
“No, nothing.”
Feeling oppressed for a long time, Shen Xingcong finally only squeezed out this sentence.
“Then this matter is settled.” Elder Jing Xin didn’t ask any more questions and said to Yun Xiu, “Yun Xiu, tomorrow you will be the one to lead Xiaorou over.”
Yun Xiu responded.
When he left the main house, Shen Xingcong still felt dejected.
He wished he had learned more. He had racked his brain but couldn’t think of a suitable reason. It was neither heartbreaking nor appropriate. It’s impossible.
The three senior brothers and sister passed by him, all wanting to speak. In the end, only Yu Fei patted his shoulder: “Children will always grow up. If you are lonely, you can find me to talk more.”
Stop! Don’t treat him as a perverted junior brother-philia.
Shen Xingcong couldn’t say a word. When the three of them walked away, he propped his hand against the wall and covered his face with one hand.
“Senior brother.”
A voice came from behind him.
Shen Xingcong turned around and saw that it was Xiao Lin.
The other person’s mouth hooked a smile: “You are really desperate just now.”
Shen Xingcong: “…”
It’s amusing, isn’t it?
He said: “Don’t forget what you promised me before.”
Xiao Lin: “What does senior brother want me to do?”
Shen Xingcong and Xiao Lin had previously agreed that he would never see Mu Xiaorou again. But now that Mu Xiaorou has come to Jing Xin Peak, it won’t be easy to fulfill this agreement.
This place wasn’t suitable for conversation.
Shen Xingcong said: “You follow me over.”
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Go to the Jingshi.
This place was usually used for cultivation. Shen Xingcong looked around and placed a silent barrier before speaking: “When Mu Xiaorou comes, no matter what she says to you, you must ignore it. If she wants to give you something, you must also never accept it.”
In short.
Shen Xingcong said: “Just expose your true nature.”
With such a long period of indifference, Mu Xiaorou was also undoubtedly disappointed.
Although it was a bit excessive, it was better to just get the pain over with rather than prolong the agony. Before Mu Xiaorou fell deeper, he must cut off this predestined marriage.
Hearing this, Xiao Lin lightly laughed: “Senior brother knows my true nature?”
Shen Xingcong: “Aren’t you just too lazy to pay attention to anyone?”
However, he has a perfect surface, which is why he has fooled so many people.
Xiao Lin didn’t respond to this: “If senior brother wants me to do it, I will do it. As long as senior brother doesn’t regret it.”
Regret? What did he have to regret?
Shen Xingcong didn’t understand this sentence. But since the other person had already agreed, he didn’t bother to dwell on it and withdrew the silent barrier.
“We have an agreement. No matter what happens, there is no breach of contract.”
He saw Xiao Lin nod, and only then did he walk outside.
When he was about to open the door, he suddenly paused and pointed his finger back: “Don’t break the contract.”
He left the door in this posture.
Xiao Lin saw it in his eyes and slightly curved his eyes.
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The following day, Senior Sister Yun Xiu picked up Mu Xiaorou.
In order not to make Jing Xin Peak seem too desolate, Yun Xiu especially had several junior brothers come over to welcome the person.
Mu Xiaorou caught a glimpse of Xiao Lin amongst the crowd and immediately became shy.
While listening to Senior Sister Yun Xiu’s introduction with her ears, she couldn’t help but look to the side from the corner of her eyes.
Yun Xiu: “Our Jing Xin Peak is different from the Wu Chang Peak, there are only six disciples with you. However, we all get along very well, so if you have any problems, just say so.”
Mu Xiaorou: “O, okay.”
Yun Xiu: “I have cleaned up a room for you near my place. When cultivating in the future, you will follow me for the time being.”
She introduced and explained much more but saw that although Mu Xiaorou was nodding her head, her attention was clearly not on her. Following her line of sight, her heart could be understood clearly.
“Xiao Lin.” She said, “Next you lead Xiaorou around the peak for a walk and introduce her to one or two.”
Mu Xiaorou was instantly nervous.
Shen Xingcong was also nervous.
“Senior sister.” Xiao Lin said, “I have made an appointment with senior brother to go to the Jingshi to cultivate, I’m afraid I don’t have time.”
Yun Xiu couldn’t help being taken aback when she was rejected so bluntly for the first time.
Seeing the awkwardness of the scene, Yu Fei hurriedly said: “I am more familiar with Jing Xin Peak, let me take Junior Sister Mu.”
Elder Jing Xin and the Sect Leader had studied under the same person, so there was no “uncle-nephew” relationship between the disciples.
Although Mu Xiaorou was a bit disappointed, she still thanked him and agreed.
Before leaving, she hummed and hawed and said to Xiao Lin: “That, thank you for saving me that day.”
Xiao Lin: “You have already thanked me.”
Mu Xiaorou: “Ah?”
The other person dropped this sentence, ignored her, and said to the person beside him: “Let’s go, senior brother.”
Shen Xingcong was also in a daze. Seeing that Xiao Lin had already walked forward, he hurriedly followed.
Glancing at Mu Xiaorou before walking, he saw the girl’s expression of loss, and his eyebrows skimmed down.
Wu!
Shen Xingcong tasted heartache for the first time.
Although the purpose was to make Mu Xiaorou dislike Xiao Lin. But this process was really unbearable.
He couldn’t bear to watch anymore and hurriedly left.
“Sorry, Xiaorou.” Yun Xiu apologized, “This child, Xiao Lin, is usually very sensible. Today, he might not be in a good mood…”
“Ah, I’m fine.” Mu Xiaorou hurriedly waved her hand, “It’s because I was too abrupt. Since he has an appointment with his senior brother, of course, he has to prioritize that side.”
Yu Fei ridiculed: “That kid Shen Xingcong, he didn’t cultivate in the morning and didn’t cultivate in the night, and now he is suddenly so stored up…”
The words were cut off by an elbow strike from Yun Xiu before he finished speaking.
He covered his stomach and bent over.
Mu Xiaorou was alarmed: “Are you okay?”
Yu Fei tried his best to keep a smile on his face and gave a thumbs up: “No, nothing. Come with me.”
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Shen Xingcong followed Xiao Lin to the Jingshi. The other person was really coming over to cultivate while he was just making a show.
Standing next to the door, he saw Xiao Lin sitting on the cushion and couldn’t help but open his mouth: “That what..”
Xiao Lin opened his eyes and looked.
Shen Xingcong: “I think we can be a little more tactful.”
Xiao Lin: “Senior brother can’t bear this?”
It might indeed be a bit. After all, Mu Xiaorou was his favorite character in the original book.
He thought he was mentally prepared for it.
Shen Xingcong didn’t dare to admit it: “This, this is not…”
Xiao Lin: “It was senior brother who asked me to do this, what are you discontented with now?”
Shen Xingcong shook his head 180 degrees.
Xiao Lin smiled faintly and reclosed his eyes: “I want to cultivate, senior brother can do as he pleases.”
Shen Xingcong could see with his naked eyes that a spiritual qi was already running around in the other person’s body. Along with gradually restoring his spiritual roots, Xiao Lin’s progress was rapid. Right now, he had almost broken through the middle stage of Foundation Building.
And the improvement speed would only be faster later.
Every time Xiao Lin advanced a stage, Shen Xingcong felt a deep sense of urgency.
He couldn’t watch.
He simply turned his head away and sat on the other side of the Jingshi.
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Mu Xiaorou didn’t realize that the rejection that day was deliberately against her.
She thought that it was really just the other person having a temporary appointment. So she went to Xiao Lin day after day after that.
“That, that.” She carefully presented the cakes, “This is what I made previously, I accidentally made more, will you accept it?”
Xiao Lin glanced at her: “I hate sweet cakes.”
Mu Xiaorou’s hands holding the cakes nearly shook: “So, sorry. I didn’t know.”
She watched Xiao Lin leave helplessly.
After that, she excused herself to cultivate and went to find Xiao Lin to ask questions.
“…this part I don’t quite understand.” Mu Xiaorou said hopefully, “Senior Sister Yun Xiu praised that you are the best at the theoretical assignment. Can you explain it to me?”
Xiao Lin looked at her and smiled.
Because of this smile, Mu Xiaorou couldn’t help feeling her heart beating. Unexpectedly, she heard the following sentence: “Senior sister is over there.”
After saying that, he walked away again.
“Wait, wait a minute?”
Mu Xiaorou didn’t understand and wanted to follow, but because she was walking too fast, she stumbled and accidentally fell to the ground.
The other person didn’t even stop. His back disappeared behind the door.
Wu!
Mu Xiaorou wanted to cry. Right now, her clothes were also dirty. She patted the dirt and wanted to get up, but she saw that her palm had been cut by a sharp stone, and blood was spilling out.
The tears could no longer be held back this time, and they rolled down.
Shen Xingcong turned over and saw Mu Xiaorou sitting on the side of the tree, subconsciously intending to avoid her.
Thinking about it, he felt that it was wrong.
Now that Xiao Lin is not here, what is he avoiding by himself.
So he coughed lightly and pretended to turn back: “Xiaorou, what are you doing over here?”
Mu Xiaorou looked up.
Only then did Shen Xingcong see the other person’s expression clearly, which was actually crying. As a straight man of steel, he instantly panicked: “What’s happened to you?”
Mu Xiaorou sniffled and squeezed out a smile: “It’s nothing, I accidentally fell.”
Shen Xingcong saw that her palm was injured and squatted down: “Wait a moment, I brought a medicated plaster.”
In fact, it was more convenient to use spells to treat it. But with his current “cultivation base”, he could not yet use healing techniques.
“It’s not that exaggerated, just a small cut.”
Having said that, Mu Xiaorou still obediently stretched out her hand.
Feeling the cold plaster applied to her palm, Mu Xiaorou couldn’t help feeling her nose sore again. Large tears fell.
Shen Xingcong’s movements froze: “Did I hurt you?”
Mu Xiaorou hurriedly shook her head: “No, no, I just think you all are so nice. Senior Sister Yun Xiu, Senior Brother Murong, Senior Brother Yu Fei. And you.”
Among this crowd, only Xiao Lin was missing.
Shen Xingcong sensed this and didn’t dare to take the initiative to ask. Instead, he heard Mu Xiaorou speak: “The first time I saw Xiao Lin, I also thought he was very nice.”
“Handsome looks, nice smile, and had saved me.”
Thinking back to that day when they first met, Mu Xiaorou couldn’t help but sprout thoughts of love.
“But,” Thinking back to the recent events, she hung her head in dismay, “I probably have provoked him somewhere. I came over to Jing Xin Peak during this period of time, originally thinking I could get along well. Yet, I wasn’t able to say half a sentence to him.”
“Did I do something wrong?”
Shen Xingcong was heartbroken.
You didn’t do anything wrong.
What is wrong is this world.
“Brother Xingcong.”
Mu Xiaorou was in the inner sect before Shen Xingcong, but she didn’t want to address Shen Xingcong as a junior brother. Therefore, it was addressed by age.
She lightly grabbed Shen Xingcong: “You have a good relationship with Xiao Lin, can you help me to ask. If I did something wrong, I will change it.”
Shen Xingcong felt guilty: “That’s not necessarily true. Maybe it’s just that he has a weird temper…”
“No, I don’t believe it.” Mu Xiaorou shook her head, “It can’t be without a reason. For him to be able to show that kind of smile, he must be a broad-minded person.”
Young girl, you turned out to be someone who attaches great importance to good looks after all.
Shen Xingcong originally didn’t want to agree, but being gazed at by Mu Xiaorou’s tearful gaze, he felt pierced.
“I don’t think this is improper…”
He tried his best to maintain the last of his sanity, wanting to pull out his hand.
“Brother Xingcong!”
A tender voice echoed in his mind as if being hit by an electric current.
When Shen Xingcong reacted, he saw that Mu Xiaorou was already excited and thanked him repeatedly: “Thank you, I knew you were a good person!”
Shen Xingcong was stunned.
Wait, did he promise something?
Mu Xiaorou patted the dust and stood up: “This matter is not urgent, just wait when Brother Xingcong is free.”
She looked hesitantly inside the door of the Jingshi and smiled at Shen Xingcong again, “Then I will leave first.”
The young girl left with light-hearted footsteps.
Shen Xingcong squatted in place for a long time, shaking when he stood up.
He shouldn’t have promised anything he shouldn’t have promised, right?
It was already dusk and sunset when Shen Xingcong was about to go back to his room. When he passed the Jingshi, he saw the door open towards the outside, and Xiao Lin walked out.
Shen Xingcong was taken aback: “So you are here.”
Then his conversation with Mu Xiaorou just now was not heard, right?
En, it definitely wasn’t heard. Cultivation must be isolated from everything, fully focused.
He patted his shoulder and said he had worked hard, and he was about to leave.
“Senior brother doesn’t ask?”
Shen Xingcong paused. Turning his head, he saw that Xiao Lin didn’t look at him, but his line of sight fell on the tree not far away.
It was precisely the location where he had interacted with Mu Xiaorou just now.
Shen Xingcong’s heart said it wasn’t good, and he played dumb on the surface: “Ask what?”
“But there is no need to ask.” Xiao Lin put his hand against his chin, “After all, it was entrusted by senior brother to let me ignore…”
Half of the words were blocked.
Shen Xingcong covered the person’s mouth and brought him into the Jingshi, closing the door. Lowered his volume of reprimand: “What nonsense, be careful that the walls have ears.”
Although Xiao Lin’s mouth was covered, he always quietly looked at Shen Xingcong.
Shen Xingcong was stared at by those pitch-dark vertical pupils, and his hair stood up, just as he was about to let go, his wrist was caught.
“I can understand the reason why senior brother asked me to ignore that person.” Xiao Lin said, “Is it because you are eyeing the Sect Leader’s direct disciple?”
What kind of heavenly ghost misunderstanding is this!
Shen Xingcong immediately retorted: “Definitely no.”
“Then why?” Xiao Lin tilted his head, “To isolate my relationship with that person, and instead get intimate with her yourself.”
Shen Xingcong felt that there was something wrong with this wording.
“Where did I get intimate with her? It’s just that I saw her injured…”
The words were interrupted.
“But when she called out to you, you agreed to everything.” Xiao Lin gently moved his palm away, his eyes curving more and more.
“Brother Xingcong, you like her that much?”
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Thank you for the chapter
Oho, something smells sour here~
Thank You for the new chapter (｢･ω･)｢♥
Yes he like her very much that he can’t bear to let you have her… Hahahahah 🤣
Struck in the heart, Xiao Lin has used the move “sulk”! 🤩
Xiao Lin must’ve been thinking why the hell does he have lots and lots of love rivals XD
Mmmm what is this heavy smell of vinegar I smelling right now 😗
Its like, both of them are throwing tantrums at each other…