Chapter 316: The Blooming Little Master Jian
Actually, when the little Master Jian was half-coaxed and half-forced into his arms, Ji You had already smelled a faint, elegant fragrance.
But the Juxian Banquet had just ended, and even if a Fairy's scent was pleasant, there should still be some mundane Aura about her.
Ji You looked at her feigned cold and arrogant expression, his eyes narrowing slightly.
"So fragrant."
"Pervert—"
"Did you specifically bathe before coming to see me?"
The little Master Jian's kicking instantly stopped, and a blush appeared on her cold and arrogant face, but it was only for a moment before she turned fierce again, lightly biting his lips with her silver teeth.
Yan Shuyi like this didn't resemble the high and mighty little Master Jian of Lingjian Mountain; instead, she was like a fierce and adorable little tiger cub.
Ji You wasn't annoyed; he was busy with his own affairs.
In an instant, the embarrassed and angry little Master Jian began to kick him, her eyes like water, and at the same time, her teeth bit down harder.
However, after only a few bites, she suddenly let go with a soft "woo," then bit her own red lips tightly, and her jade feet, which were dangling at his waist, suddenly curled up.
"Bastard—"
"Last time it was 'husband,' and this time it's 'bastard' again?"
"Bastard, pervert—"
"You know, although I can kill Wujiang Realm experts, I can't defeat you, not to mention you have a Sacred Artifact protecting you."
A Wujiang Realm expert could summon thunder and lightning with a wave of their hand, and with a Sacred Artifact, they could even contend with a Linxian Realm expert, let alone someone at the Perfection of the Upper Five Realms.
The implication was that if the little Master Jian didn't want to, he couldn't defeat her at all.
Moreover, in the chaos, a person's movements are very difficult to control, and he was certain that Yan Shuyi had made it convenient for him just now.
"Yi'er, call me husband."
"—"
Amidst the rocking, the little Master Jian's eyes shimmered with tears, yet she remained stubbornly silent.
As the little Master Jian of Lingjian Mountain, she needed to continue her Bloodline, so she was using Ji You.
It was the same last time, but she didn't use him well, so using him again now wasn't excessive.
However, she felt that last time's soft, whimpering cries, constantly calling him husband like a weak woman, were not her true intention, but rather due to the influence of the Medicinal Pill.
That's right, that Two-Forms Essence Returning Pill was indeed eaten by the bastard; she didn't eat it, but after the medicinal power was released, she consumed the liquefied form several times, so her consciousness must have been corrupted, and it wasn't truly her.
However, as the storm intensified, Yan Shuyi's beautiful Phoenix eyes gradually widened, and the whimpering and fear in her eyes grew increasingly intense.
Because she suddenly realized that what happened just now wasn't the complete version—
It was already the hour of the ox when Ji You arrived at the small courtyard in the city's outskirts, and the night was even deeper now.
In the Louwai Lou, the cultivators gathered there had already begun to emerge from the brightly lit building, causing sounds of human chatter to spill onto the empty long street.
The casual conversations among the crowd about Ji You's sudden appearance in the Xianxian Garden and the upcoming battles tomorrow had not yet ended.
Some people, after seeing the attitude of the little Master Jian of Lingjian Mountain towards those direct disciples, were still discussing her marriage, wondering who she would marry.
Of course, some also felt that she was so aloof and detached from the world, never showing favor to anyone, and perhaps would never marry at all.
Because upon seeing that cold and enchanting Fairy who resembled an exiled immortal, no one knew what she would be like after marriage, and no one could imagine who could tame a woman like an empress.
And at this moment, in the small courtyard on the city's outskirts, the cries of "husband" began to ring out, one after another.
"Husband—"
"I heard you."
He had never brought out the complete version before, not even in the Dan Sect.
But the little Master Jian was simply too arrogant.
However, hearing the tsundere call him husband truly made his heart flutter.
He couldn't help but recall the action Qiu Ru made, and looking at Yan Shuyi's wronged expression, he thought to himself, this girl constantly talks about severing emotions and desires, but after returning to the mountain, she still secretly tried to conceive, wanting to have a child.
Although the Qingyun World had a free immortal style, it wasn't as simple as just having a child whenever one wanted.
Especially since Bloodline Legacy was crucial for the continuation of a Sect, this aspect was treated with even greater caution.
From this, it was clear that the high and mighty little Master Jian was actually a love-struck fool; not only did she give when she wanted to, but she also wanted to have a child when she wanted to.
After the hour of the tiger, the storm continued, and under the old locust tree in the courtyard, Zhuo Wanqiu and Ding Yao's eyes trembled.
They had originally been considering whether or not to go back, but now they were certain there was no need to consider it anymore.
But honestly, although they knew their Master Jian couldn't maintain her coldness when facing their son-in-law, it was their first time hearing Master Jian make such whimpering sounds.
They must have switched people midway; it must have been a switch midway.
The two exchanged glances, a hint of fear flashing in their eyes.
However, the soft whispers didn't last long; they suddenly felt a sharp Aura appear from behind them, and turning their heads in astonishment, they found that Sword Qi seemed to be rapidly rising from within the room, causing the entire doors and windows to rattle.
The Sword Qi rose and fell, gathered and dispersed, seemingly trying to strike out with all its might, but each time it was interrupted at the crucial moment.
Seeing this scene, Ding Yao and Zhuo Wanqiu were both somewhat astonished.
Because, according to their usual understanding, whether it was hugging or kissing, their Master Jian's Sword Qi would be released at the beginning, but only to scare people or to display her authority, and it would dissipate after a while.
But what was happening today? Why did the Sword Qi suddenly appear midway through the latter half, and why did it carry true Killing Intent?
—
"Are you thirsty?"
The night slowly flowed, then dawn broke, the east turned white, and the outline of Rihua City gradually became clear.
Ji You poured tea from the table, then held the teacup to Yan Shuyi's lips.
The little Master Jian remained silent for a long time before getting up, taking the teacup, and drinking it slowly, then she looked at him with icy coldness, her eyes frighteningly fierce.
"Do you want more?"
"No more."
Yan Shuyi's voice was a little hoarse, but still carried a hint of whimpering.
Seeing this, Ji You took the empty cup from her hand and turned to place it on the table, but before the bottom of the cup touched the surface, his heart suddenly trembled.
On the bed behind him, Yan Shuyi trembled slightly, her fingertips flickered, and a wisp of Sword Qi suddenly shot into the air, whistling down.
Ji You instantly swung his fist to block, but was still mercilessly struck into the side room.
With a crash, the wardrobe in the side room collapsed, and wooden planks scattered across the floor.
Ding Yao and Zhuo Wanqiu were still whispering outside the door when they suddenly found the door pushed open.
Looking up, their Master Jian, fully dressed and with a fierce Aura, walked out, her cheeks suddenly flushing when she saw the two of them, then she stepped into the air and left.
"What's wrong with Master Jian?"
"I don't know, she looks like she wants to kill someone."
"She was clearly so happy last night—"
The two felt that something must have happened midway when the Sword Qi suddenly rose, causing their Master Jian's Killing Intent to be very strong, but they didn't know what had happened and didn't dare to ask, so they could only follow her.
At this moment, Ji You stood up from the side room and walked back into the main hall.
The wooden bed that had worked so hard last night was now empty; the quilt, bedding, and pillows were all gone, leaving only the bare wooden planks.
Ji You was silent for a moment, then couldn't help but cough twice.
The light of dawn quickly spread, and figures were already bustling in the Youxian Assembly's training ground.
Today's duels were also publicly announced and posted in various corners.
Countless combatants began to gather in the courtyard, and those who came to watch the battles also ascended the viewing platform.
The Youxian Assembly's training ground was different from the Xianxian Garden; it was an entire large arena, and if one had to say, it was actually similar to the Primordial Dao Arena near the Xianxian Garden.
The circular viewing platform surrounded the entire training ground, with the middle divided into eight areas, each separated by barriers.
As the sun gradually rose, the training ground became brighter.
Ji You also came to the viewing platform, choosing a quiet corner on the east side to stand, leaning on the railing and looking down into the arena.
There were many people below, among them, Ban Yangshu, Wen Zhengxin, Lu Hanyan, and others were already seated in the waiting area.
Lu Hanyan was the first to spot him, waving to him from below.
"Senior Brother!"
"Compete well."
Ji You had been in a hurry yesterday and couldn't meet the Lu family sisters; he waved and instructed them at this moment.
There was also a strong, burly man with a sword at his waist and disheveled hair, also waving at him.
Oh my storyteller brother, he's here again—
Ji You looked at Gongshu Chou, muttering silently.
The world knew that the Five Great Immortal Sects wanted to eliminate him quickly, so someone who would greet him at this time could be considered a good friend.
Recalling Yan Shuyi's continuous calls of "husband" yesterday, he felt that this Gongshu Chou had some potential to become the Peak Master of Tianjian Peak. Just then, a commotion broke out among the crowd, and all eyes gathered towards the west.
In the viewing corridor, half-lit by sunlight and half by shadow, a cold Fairy arrived, dressed in the Master Jian's immortal robe, her steps graceful, her eyes cold and arrogant.
She had clearly bathed, and her hair was still slightly damp, bringing with her an air of condescending coldness as she arrived at the arena, drawing many Sects from Lingzhou to pay their respects.
"Master Jian, good morning."
"Good morning."
The little Master Jian responded indifferently, then turned and stood in the viewing corridor, her graceful posture making people dare not look directly at her.
Apart from her reddish eyes, no one could tell that she had cried last night.
"Oh, the son-in-law is here too."
"Where?"
"Opposite, next to the pillar."
Ding Yao and Zhuo Wanqiu had come with Yan Shuyi, holding the curious Qiu Ru by the hand.
The two saw their magnificent son-in-law in the crowd opposite, mouthing a few words with their mouths opening and closing, their eyes filled with confusion.
Ever since they returned, they noticed that their Master Jian had been cold-faced, dazed while bathing, and then filled with Killing Intent again after regaining her senses.
Moreover, the Sword Qi that had risen midway through last night also seemed inexplicable, leaving them quite curious.
Seeing this, Ji You quietly raised a hand to his lips, making a shushing gesture to them, which only made the two even more curious.
In fact, this matter was quite sudden.
When he brought out the complete version, it was actually to scare her.
But later, hearing her whimpering and calling him husband, Ji You got carried away and couldn't hold back.
The sudden, unceasing Sword Qi and the whistling Killing Intent in the morning were not because of anything else, but because the high and mighty little Master Jian had wet the bed midway through—
Yan Shuyi couldn't accept it at all; she had originally planned not to even call him husband, so her only thought at the time was to kill him.
It was the same in the morning; she gave him a sword strike without a word and left with strong Killing Intent.
Ji You's position was near the pillar, so it was relatively hidden, and his shushing gesture was not seen by others, but Ding Yao and Zhuo Wanqiu could see it, and Yan Shuyi naturally could too.
So, Yan Shuyi, who caught his small action, revealed a cold gaze, as if she wanted to stab him to death at any moment.
Seeing this scene, Ji You couldn't help but curve his lips into a smile.
Yan Shuyi was a little angry, turning her head to look at the arena below, no longer paying him attention, the wind and snow never ceasing in her eyes, but her fair earlobes gradually turned red.
Bastard—
Just then, with the sound of a gong, their attention was suddenly drawn to the arena below.
Eight duels began simultaneously, and the scene was quite spectacular.
Most of those appearing at this time were Sect disciples, including a few whom Ji You had met at the assembly, such as Tang Jingming.
There was also Lou Yupeng, who had withdrawn from the Tong Xuan Realm battle.
Without Ji You's suppression in the Tong Xuan Realm, their duels were easily won.
Subsequently, Xiang Fu had a duel.
She had just entered the Inner Courtyard, and her Realm was still unstable, but she managed a narrow victory after all.
Lu Hanyan was better than Xiang Fu; her Realm was already stable, and she had learned Ji You's sword, so the initial matches were effortless.
However, these were not what Ji You wanted to see.
Having not seen his target, Ji You shifted his gaze back to the tsundere, only to see the tsundere coldly glance at him multiple times.
In the evening, the twilight hues gradually descended, casting slanted light on the outer wall of the viewing platform, while the arena below was enveloped in shadow.
Ji You stepped out of the Xianxian Garden and returned to the small courtyard in the city's outskirts.
Yan Shuyi had already arrived early, but she didn't dare to stay in the room; instead, she sat at the stone table in the courtyard.
Seeing Ji You arrive, she slightly raised her chin, revealing an even more majestic and cold gaze than before, and immediately spoke of the disciples of the small academy.
Ji You glanced at her, thinking to himself, you can't deny it again just because you wet the bed last night.
If this continues, you might end up claiming to be pregnant with a stranger's child while having a big belly.
The little Master Jian clearly knew what he was thinking, and her Sword Qi couldn't help but roar with her emotions.
Ding Yao and Zhuo Wanqiu watched from the side, somewhat puzzled, thinking, they were like bosom friends yesterday, but today they're like strangers again, how strange.
"Any discoveries?"
"No discoveries, they're all ordinary disciples, some of whom I've fought before, their cultivation is similar to before," Yan Shuyi looked at him, "because no main branch disciples of the Immortal Sects are fighting today."
Ji You nodded: "That's what I thought. If resources are limited and quantities vary, even at risk, the Six Great Immortal Sects wouldn't just give them to outsiders, just like those people from Dan Mountain back then; they were all main branch disciples of the Immortal Sect, and outsiders could only stay at the foot of the mountain."
"That's right, so why were the Dongting Mountain Range and the Dan Sect's night raid so well concealed?"
"Are there any confirmed candidates who have consumed the fruit?"
Yan Shuyi shook her head: "All Immortal Sects are tightly guarded against this, and no news has leaked, not even between the Immortal Sects themselves. However, the battle roster can reveal a thing or two."
Upon hearing this, Zhuo Wanqiu took out a battle roster from her waist: "Mountain and Sea Pavilion has a 28-year-old Integration Realm cultivator, never heard of before, and Ask Sect has a Tong Xuan Realm cultivator, secretly observed to be only 18 years old, frighteningly young, and—"
Ji You silently recited the names of a few people, then nodded slightly.
At this moment, Qiu Ru appeared in the courtyard, rubbing her eyes.
She had played around all day today and was already tired by the afternoon. After arriving in the courtyard, she had been sleeping in the east wing. Now, she walked out of the room with an arrogant swagger, stumbling over the threshold.
Hearing the exclamation, Ji You couldn't help but smile.
But when he turned his head, he noticed Yan Shuyi's menacing gaze, clearly carrying a hint of illusion.
Ji You suppressed his smile: "I'm not laughing at you."
The Master Jian averted her eyes: "I don't know what you're talking about."
"You were the one showing off last night."
"I didn't see you last night."
Yan Shuyi had run off before nightfall, acting as if she had slept in the Xianxian Garden last night and knew nothing else.
Compared to the New Year, what happened last night was even harder for her to accept. She was stunned after wetting herself, and her only thought at the time was that everyone should die.
In the empty small courtyard, Ji You's lips were slightly pursed as he watched her retreating figure.
Actually, he had already anticipated the tsundere's reaction and didn't find it strange at all; otherwise, it wouldn't be her.
So, after finishing the tea in the teapot, he got up and returned to the Xianxian Garden.
Watching the pavilion where his little water tiger lived sleep peacefully until the next day, Ji You ascended the viewing platform and stood opposite Yan Shuyi, continuing to observe the disciples who took the stage.
