Chapter 667 - 316: Obedient Little Husband (5k)

Their eyes met, and in an instant, they were engulfed in an awkward silence.

Ji Xueruo’s beautiful eyes widened, as if struck by lightning. She was about to scold, but seeing the boy’s unfocused gaze, she couldn’t bring herself to do it.

So she unceremoniously gave You Su a shove with her left elbow, snapping, "Why are you so close?"

"Smells so nice, I couldn’t help but want to get closer and take a sniff."

You Su was quite sincere, taking a deep breath in a performative manner, appearing intoxicated, without mentioning his secret use of his black eye to observe two key points from behind.

Ji Xueruo’s fairy-like visage turned crimson, and she hummed indignantly before turning away. She fully dressed with her back to You Su, except for the scale armor which she had yet to put on as she needed to stay relaxed for a while.

"You are my brother-in-law, and I am your elder sister. I hope you can keep some distance." The girl’s voice was cold, and then she sat cross-legged in meditation, closing her eyes without speaking further.

You Su propped up his cheek with one hand, looking thoughtfully at the girl. He wasn’t upset about her keeping her distance. It was part of the bet they made, and just being reunited was sweet enough for him. Besides, a clingy demeanor wouldn’t be the familiar Miss Xueruo he knew.

"Close your eyes too!"

As if sensing You Su’s unwavering gaze, the girl, unable to concentrate, snorted coldly.

You Su chuckled lightly, not continuing to tease the girl who was trying to steady her breath.

...

The flower trees on the island were bathed in spiritual qi, blooming vibrantly like a woven tapestry in the late spring season.

Emerging from the cave, the damp sea breeze brushed past the floral trees, scattering lavish petals like a fragrant snow, as if a wanderer’s transient affection.

You Su took a deep breath, feeling the aroma penetrate his lungs.

"Miss Xueruo always finds caves nestled in flower seas, it’s truly a breathtaking sight," You Su remarked, unable to see but able to imagine it.

"It was dark and windy, just found it randomly, why are you flattering me?"

Ji Xueruo glanced back at You Su, her radiant complexion reflecting the sunlight, dazzling and eye-catching.

"When did I ever flatter you? Oh, do snakes have butts?" You Su asked curiously.

Ji Xueruo immediately raised her eyebrows in anger, "When we first met, you pretended to be a gentleman. Now you revel in being vulgar?"

You Su maintained an innocent face, "I, You, sincerely ask, Miss Xueruo, don’t misunderstand."

Seeing how shameless he was, Ji Xueruo didn’t bother to argue, spat, and said, "Keep up, don’t expect me to look for you like a mother finding a lost child."

You Su found it amusing. He wasn’t truly a reticent person, but he was accustomed to speaking less. Yet, for some reason, he enjoyed bantering with this proud girl who loved to butt heads with him, finding it quite interesting.

The girl was like a black cat ready to pounce or a snake with its mouth wide open. She exuded a dangerous aura that humans should avoid, yet people couldn’t help but constantly test the edge of danger.

"You know... I haven’t had a mother since I was a child..."

You Su wore a tearful expression, along with his innocent and handsome face. If he held up a "Seeking Sponsor" sign on the streets of Henggao City, he might be snatched up by wealthy, spoiled ladies. Unfortunately, that trick didn’t work on the cold-hearted Ji Xueruo.

"Is that how you usually elicit sympathy from women?" Ji Xueruo, cold as ice, had already taken the lead.

How can speaking the truth be called deceiving?

You Su silently retorted in his mind, his thoughts bringing back the image of the graceful figure in the Lotus Pool, and he didn’t dare answer. He quickly caught up with the girl leading the way for him:

"Where are we heading?"

"Back to the area where the Night Fire Armadillo appeared."

"That Divine Beast isn’t something the Condensed Water Realm can handle," You Su worriedly reminded.

"Where there’s a Divine Beast, there must be natural treasures. For a Divine Beast stronger than the Condensed Water Realm to appear on this island obviously has Zhengyang’s significant purpose," Ji Xueruo spoke seriously about their mission, "Let’s hope no one else has gotten there first."

You Su slightly nodded. Currently, there were no clues about the Celestial Awakening heritage, making the suddenly appearing Fire Armadillo their primary focus.

"If the inheritance has already been taken, the trial should be over. Let’s go, there’s still a chance."

Ji Xueruo didn’t respond further as the two moved swiftly through the forest.

You Su sincerely admired the girl’s astonishing memory, recalling every detail of a nighttime path they only walked once.

The girl gave him a look like he was a fool, but didn’t hold back, sharing her secret for remembering the path.

It turned out that the night she hurriedly took You Su, she had sprinkled a powder called snake scale powder along the way. Only the Snake Race could detect this powder, and luckily, the island had wind but no rain, allowing them to roughly follow the trail.

You Su grew increasingly impressed with the girl. He had the advantage of dual cultivation and drawing power from Qianhua to enhance his abilities, treating many evil cultivators as mere resources, achieving Water Condensation Lower Realm Perfection. Yet Ji Xueruo, without those auxiliary methods, also reached the Condensed Water Lower Realm.

It’s important to note that she was the same age as his junior sister, even younger by a few months. Additionally, the girl had numerous clan matters to handle, unlike those from the second generation of immortals who only needed to focus on cultivation. She bore many responsibilities on her slender shoulders, enduring hardships beyond imagination.

"Miss Xueruo is truly remarkable," You Su suddenly and earnestly praised.

Ji Xueruo’s steps paused, discerning the sincerity in You Su’s words, and felt warmth in her heart—a kind of happiness that comes from having one’s efforts recognized: