CH 14.2

While drinking, Lei Lei glanced at him, secretly speculating in her heart. There seemed to be something wrong with this Chun Hua and Qiu Yue. She had the audacity to tease him, but that was because she was not his sister by blood. However, he did not reject the teasing coming from his so-called sister, and even said “you can tease me a little more.” Can siblings be this affectionate? It was clearly ambiguous!

After she finished drinking, Shang Guan Qiu Yue took the cup and placed it back, then actually sat on the bed!

She originally thought she was tough enough, but unexpectedly encountered someone even more audacious. For the first time in her life, Lei Lei felt fear towards a stunning and attractive man who had come to her door, and she hastily dodged to the side.

Shang Guan Qiu Yue smiled, “What’s wrong? Don’t want to tease me anymore?”

The situation was getting more and more bizarre, and Lei Lei was suspicious, “Are we really siblings?”

Shang Guan Qiu Yue’s gaze flickered, puzzled, “Of course we are siblings. Why do you ask?”

Lei Lei stammered, “Just curious…”

Shang Guan Qiu Yue seemed displeased, “Is Elder Brother not treating you well enough?”

Lei Lei quickly shook her head, “No, you’re very good to me.” It was just that he was a little too good, which did not seem normal.

Shang Guan Qiu Yue smiled then, “That’s right.”

Lei Lei made up her mind secretly and looked at him innocently, “But I don’t remember anything. Could we… have been like this before too?”

Shang Guan Qiu Yue shook his head, “Of course not.”

Lei Lei asked, “Then…”

“Before?” Shang Guan Qiu Yue thought for a moment and said matter-of-factly, “Since our parents passed away, you’ve always followed Elder Brother around. We ate together, slept together, and you were even bolder than now…”

Slept together? Lei Lei was startled and stuttered, “R-really?”

There was a hint of teasing in his smile. Shang Guan Qiu Yue turned his face slightly and glanced at her, saying, “Of course, what would Elder Brother lie to you for?”

They were truly siblings. Although this Chun Hua did not inherit the unparalleled beauty, her boldness was not inferior to Qiu Yue’s at all. She actually dared to play ***? Lei Lei looked at him as if he were a monster, until his smile made her feel dizzy, and she did not find any hint of indecency in it. It was far from the standards of the relationship between a man and a woman. She could not help but feel puzzled again. Could it be that her own thoughts were impure, and she misunderstood the pure relationship between these two siblings? Both of them were unconventional, different from ordinary people, and their “profound” relationship could indeed be a possibility…

Setting aside her suspicions, Lei Lei asked the doubt that had been in her heart all along, “Did I used to gouge people’s eyes often… and dismember them like the Dissection of the Five Horses?” She trembled.

Dissection of the Five Horses? Shang Guan Qiu Yue smiled. This proposal was not bad and was creative.

Lei Lei forced a smile, “Is it true?”

“Whether these things were true or false doesn’t matter. You just need to remember that Elder Brother loves you the most, and that’s enough,” Shang Guan Qiu Yue patted her head, “Once I obtain the Xiao Xiao’s Crying Phoenix Blade cultivation technique and the Xuan Bing Stone, I can unify the Xing Yue sect. Then, you won’t need to stay here, you can go back with Elder Brother, and we, as siblings, can be together again.”

Return to the Qian Yue Cave? It was too frightening to see people gouging eyes out every day! Lei Lei changed the topic. “By the way, that study room is off-limits to outsiders. The cultivation technique might really be hidden inside.”

Shang Guan Qiu Yue chuckled softly, “Xiao Bai treats you very well.”

“Xiao Bai”’s character was certainly impeccable. Handsome Elder Brother, are you having some crooked thoughts again?! Lei Lei felt a bit speechless, “But it’s not good enough to make me an exception yet.”

Shang Guan Qiu Yue said, “No rush. You just follow him closely and act according to the situation. As for the longevity fruit, have they shown any movements?”

Lei Lei hesitated for a moment and said, “On the night of New Year’s Day, Bi Shui City will auction the longevity fruit.”

Shang Guan Qiu Yue said, “I already know about this.”

Lei Lei said, “Actually, I don’t really want the longevity fruit, you…”

“It’s a rare treasure,” Shang Guan Qiu Yue frowned, interrupting her, “Brother will take care of it for you. We mustn’t let it fall into the hands of He Tai Ping and the others. It’s fine if you don’t help Brother, but why are you siding with outsiders?”

Hearing the reprimand, Lei Lei fell silent.

Shang Guan Qiu Yue sighed and comforted gently, “You’ve forgotten many things, that’s why you treated them as good people. Now, Brother won’t force you anymore. Just focus on resting and don’t think too much.”

Lei Lei responded with an “mm” and pushed him away, “You should leave quickly, don’t let them find you.”

“You go to sleep first,” Shang Guan Qiu Yue pulled her into his arms and held one of her hands, “Once you’re asleep, Brother will leave.”

His hand was much larger than hers and a cool sensation continuously emanated from it. The heat in her body gradually receded, and Lei Lei felt a pleasant coolness all over. Sleepiness swept over her and all her chaotic thoughts quickly disappeared.

When she woke up, Shang Guan Qiu Yue was no longer there. Everything that happened last night felt like a dream. Rather, the young master knew she was sick and immediately sent a physician. Whether it was the handsome man stimulating her immune system or her own good health, half of her illness had already disappeared before she finished drinking the medicine.

“This tea is for the young master.”

“Alright, I’ll bring it for you.”

Lei Lei snatched the tray from the servant’s hand, holding the tea as she walked to the Xiao Hua Hall. It turned out that these past two days, the young master had been considerate of her illness, instructing her to rest more. Her daily tasks of bringing tea and food had been delegated to the servants.

“Xiao Bai, Xiao Bai!” She hurriedly entered the room.

Someone was already sitting in the small flower hall. When he saw her, he raised their eyebrows with interest, “Miss Lei Lei, are you feeling better?”

With a golden crown and wide robe, even when he was lounging there, one could quickly associate him with the phrase “elegant and charming”. Who else could it be but Qin Liu Feng!

Seeing the person she least wanted to see, Lei Lei was taken aback and took two steps back, “You… Why are you here?!”

“Why can’t I come?” Qin Liu Feng stood up and walked towards her. He casually took tea from the tray in her hand, “Miss Lei Lei, has your fever recovered? Should I give you a few acupuncture needles?”

Just because he knew how to recite “moonlight before the bed,” he acted all high and mighty. I learned that at the age of four! Lei Lei glared, throwing the tray aside, and reached out to snatch it back, “This tea is not for you!”

Qin Liu Feng caught her hand smoothly, with a smile that was not quite a smile, “A guest is a guest. How can Miss Lei Lei snatch things from the guest?”

Lei Lei snorted, about to say something, but then someone else walked in from outside the door.

“Brother Qin.”

Qin Liu Feng calmly let go of her, then walked over and sat down. He took a sip of the tea in his hand. With a smile, he said, “Thank you, Miss Lei Lei, for the good tea.” He appeared gentle and courteous like a talented scholar.

Lei Lei gritted her teeth and smiled, “I didn’t know Young Master Qin had come. I’ll go and pour another cup.”

The young master returned to his senses and glanced at her, “No need. Since you’re sick, just rest more. I’m not thirsty.” He then sat back down on the chair.

Qin Liu Feng put down the teacup and began to talk business, “The other day, there was another dispute between the disciples of the Xi Sha sect and the Nan Hai sect. They fought fiercely, and the Xi Sha sect injured several people. Master Wen asked Brother He to mediate and uphold justice, but Brother He was too busy, so he called me to come specially.”

The young master frowned, “The cause of Master Leng’s death has not been identified until now. How can the Nan Hai sect be willing to stop? Just injuring a few people might seem fine, but I’m afraid that if this continues, there will be a big problem sooner or later.”

Qin Liu Feng smiled bitterly, “There are even bigger matters than this. The current priority is the auction of the longevity fruit in Bi Shui City on the first day of the New Year. If the longevity fruit really reappears in the martial arts world, it will surely lead to everyone fighting for it. The demonic cult will also get involved, and it won’t be as simple as the grudges between the two sects. It’s bound to lead to chaos in the martial arts world.”

The young master asked, “What are Brother He’s intentions?”

Qin Liu Feng said, “He asked me to inform you that since he is dealing with the affairs of the Xi Sha sect, he won’t come back. He plans to visit Old Bu’s brother at Ba Xian Mansion. He will also check if any clues have been missed. He wants the two of us to travel together. We will set off at the beginning of the twelfth month, but only to go to Ye Tan City to placate the people as ordered. Along the way, we will change the route to Jia Kong City and meet him there, then we will go to Bi Shui City together. At that time, I will arrange for people to cover for us.”

The young master nodded without saying anything.

Qin Liu Feng looked at the sky and stood up, “It’s getting late, I’ll go back first and inform you if there’s any news.”

The young master stood up to see him off.

“No need for you to personally see me off,” Qin Liu Feng turned around and glanced at Lei Lei, “Let your maid accompany me.”

Me accompany you? Lei Lei chuckled, “I’m sick, it wouldn’t be good if I infected Young Master Qin. Take care.”

Qin Liu Feng seemed surprised, and he laughed, “You’re really sick?”

First being scorned, then having her poem snatched, and now having her illness questioned, Lei Lei found this person displeasing and turned to leave.