Chapter 5 He's Mine. A hint of red appeared at the corner of Shen Que's eyes.
Shanshan's eyes lit up, but she didn't show it on her face. She turned her head to look at where they were talking.
The sound originated from the crowd, and the people in the crowd looked at the speaker. The person wore a golden phoenix-tail mask, her arms crossed over her chest. She did not speak, but her gaze naturally parted to make way for her.
She walked slowly, eating roasted chestnuts in one hand as she went, as if strolling through her own backyard.
Shen Que looked up, and their eyes met briefly. Jiang Yuemian winked at him through the mask.
A glint flashed in his eyes, and then his tense body instantly relaxed.
Seeing Jiang Yuemian's expression, Shanshan asked, "What did this fairy mean by what she just said? Could she also be from Liwen Palace?"
Jiang Yuemian tilted her head and answered her, "Didn't you hear me clearly? I mean, the number one sect is actually ruled by a mere elder?" When she said "mere elder" twice, she also made a hand gesture, pinching her two fingers together, which was quite comical.
Upon seeing this, Shen Que's eyes revealed a hint of a smile. The Moon-Embracing Immortal Venerable had such a personality; truly... vivid and lively. His ears also turned a shade of red. Since his mother's passing, no one had stood up for him, and a touch of melancholy crept into his expression.
Seeing Shen Que's expression, Jiang Yuemian assumed that these people had ruined his good mood, and her eyes sharpened again.
"You—" What a good person!
Shanshan looked at Jiang Yuemian's clothes. Although the clothes seemed to have some spiritual energy fluctuations, they were not the current popular style, and moreover, her cultivation level could not be discerned.
Although there are many powerful figures at the foot of Yunshan Mountain, this woman clearly doesn't look that old. As for her family, she has seen a few women from prominent clans, but she doesn't recognize this woman's aura.
Thinking of this, her suppressed aura instantly returned: "If the fairy says that the elders of Liwen Palace are inferior, then may I ask if the fairy may state her name?"
Hurry up and take her down, she doesn't want to waste her time here, there are people watching from behind.
Jiang Yuemian straightened up, spat out the chestnut shell in her mouth, and mumbled, "Me? You're not good enough."
"You—" Upon seeing this, the man next to Shan Shan immediately drew his sword.
His name is Shangguan Ding. He comes from a second-class family. Although he is from a collateral branch, his fiancée, Song Shanshan, is also a direct descendant of a second-class family. The two of them were repeatedly provoked by others when they were in the family.
Jiang Yuemian calmly observed Shangguan Ding's angry expression, then turned to Chen Que and said, "Aren't you coming over?"
Where did that cleverness go?
Upon hearing the sound, Shen Que strode over to Jiang Yuemian's side, gave a perfunctory bow, and then stood beside her, his hand gripping the hilt of the sword at his waist.
Seeing Shangguan Ding's fury, Song Shanshan stopped him, saying, "No need." Although her face was ashen, she was overjoyed inside. Finally, finally someone was going to put him in charge, hehe.
Besides, it was Shangguan Ding's fault to begin with, so she couldn't keep nagging on and on. Her eyes darted around, and she came up with an idea.
So she said, "Fairy, you must be a disciple of Liwen Palace. We will also be participating in Liwen Palace's competition. Perhaps we can make your acquaintance?" Hehe, isn't that good enough? This sister is obviously here to support that young man. She's wise not to suffer losses in front of her. I suppose Shangguan Ding can't say anything.
Seeing this, Shangguan Ding wanted to say something, but Song Shanshan glared at him, and he reluctantly stepped back.
Jiang Yuemian had a gut feeling that Song Shanshan was acting strangely, and seeing her obvious excitement, she understood and then said the opposite.
Regardless of the woman's ulterior motives, Shen Que was already hers in her eyes, and of course, her man should not be wronged.
[Exactly! How shameless! This is like slapping someone and then giving them a sweet treat! Humph!] 001 chimed in.
"There's no need to make friends, but an apology is still necessary. My people cannot be insulted by others for no reason."
Hearing this, a flicker of surprise crossed Shen Que's eyes, then they brightened again. She said she was her person…
A touch of red inadvertently stained his earlobe.
Hearing this, Song Shanshan guessed that the matter was over. Although it went against her expectations, she was happy inside, but she still had to pretend. So she raised her proud little face, pretending to be straightforward and stubborn: "What if I refuse?"
"Then we'll have to..."
Song Shanshan puffed out her chest. "Speak up, speak up!"
Jiang Yuemian smiled, then changed the subject: "Please, young lady, go back to where you came from."
001 floated up from Jiang Yuemian's shoulder and threw left and right hooks in the air.
"You!" Shangguan Ding retorted, still unconvinced.
"What about me?"
Jiang Yuemian casually handed the roasted chestnuts in her hand to Chen Que.
The overwhelming pressure of the Mahayana stage swept towards them, instantly making their scalps tingle and their faces turn pale.
Since reasoning won't work, I'll just have to resort to intimidation.
This pressure...it's so powerful! Could this person be Elder Li Wengong? It's even more terrifying than the pressure from her father at home. Song Shanshan wondered, just who has Shangguan Ding offended?!
It's no wonder they couldn't tell the difference. Jiang Yuemian's cultivation level was far above theirs, so how could they possibly know her exact level? Besides, there was only one person in the entire world at the Mahayana realm.
The people in the crowd also started discussing it.
"Oh dear, we've met a tough opponent. I didn't expect this young master to have such a powerful ally!"
"Who says otherwise? I think the girl across the street was unreasonable first. If she hadn't bullied others, there wouldn't be such a big problem!"
"Exactly! They deserve an apology!"
"Yes! Apologize!"
"Apologize!"
"Apologize to them right now!"
The surrounding chatter caused Song Shanshan's fingertips to turn white as she gripped the ground.
"I...I apologize."
Song Shanshan looked up, pursing her lips, her blood still throbbing. "I'm...I'm sorry." That damned Shangguan Ding, that idiot! If it weren't for him, she wouldn't be in so much pain!! She'd never go out with him again! If he weren't her fiancé, and if he weren't always complaining to his family, she wouldn't even acknowledge him!!
"And the other one?" Jiang Yuemian turned to look at Shangguan Ding after seeing that Song Shanshan had already apologized.
Song Shanshan gritted her teeth, enduring the pain: "Shangguan Ding, apologize." Waaaaaah, hurry up and apologize!
"Shanshan!"
"Stop talking and apologize!" Seriously, she's exasperated. Hurry up, she wants to get back as soon as possible!
Shangguan Ding gritted his teeth: "Sorry, okay?"
Jiang Yuemian shifted her body to indicate that she couldn't accept it. She stood to the side, revealing her deep gaze behind her: "The person who needs to apologize is right here."
Shen Que was taken aback, then felt a warmth spread through her heart. It felt so good to be protected, no matter the reason...
While he was basking in his satisfaction, the two reluctantly apologized and fled as if their lives depended on it. The others behind them hurriedly gave chase.
At this point, the onlookers scattered in a flash, each going about their own business.
Shen Que then fixed his gaze on Jiang Yuemian: "Thank you for this, Immortal Venerable."
"It's alright, after all, you're mine..."
Upon hearing this, Shen Que's eyes immediately reddened.
Seeing this, Jiang Yuemian, looking at the little rabbit's shy appearance, became even more teasing and changed her words: "You are a member of our Liwen Palace, how can I watch you be bullied by others?"
He was practically one of hers anyway. Shen Que's expression was still a little unnatural as he changed the subject: "Ahem...Immortal Venerable, is there any important matter that brings you down the mountain?"
"Ah, right, I'm here to find a spiritual herb." Jiang Yuemian was successfully interrupted and almost forgot her main purpose.
Shen Que: "The night market here has just opened, so there must be many spiritual herbs. Is the Immortal Venerable familiar with this place? Would you like Shen Que to accompany you?"
"Great!" It's certainly nice to have a beautiful woman by my side.
The two walked along the street in the night market.
Jiang Yuemian's 001 scanned as it walked.
"By the way, the inner sect competition is just around the corner. How are your preparations going?"
"Reporting to the Immortal Venerable, I got many of the verbal comprehension questions right when I first started doing them, but for some reason, the more questions I did, the more mistakes I made."
Hmm... Consort Yan is indeed gentle and charming on the surface, but she sets traps behind the scenes.
“We usually spend the most time on data analysis, but the results are disappointing in simulations.”
Oh, Consort Zi, back then she used to accompany Consort Zi every day, usually making her happy, but always causing trouble at crucial moments.
"I just can't understand graphical reasoning."
Oh, Tu Fei, she wasn't very skilled when she made it either; it all depended on Tu Fei's mood.
"Chen Que can only work harder and do his best."
Jiang Yuemian nodded. Time, money, and companionship—which of these hadn't she given them?
"No rush. The essay questions are profound and complex; haste makes waste. How's your essay writing coming along?"
When the topic of essay writing came up, Shen Que's face flushed. Ever since Jiang Yuemian taught him, his own writing had always been unsatisfactory, with no clue about the main argument or sub-arguments.
Seeing Shen Que like this, Jiang Yuemian shook her head and patted his shoulder: "It's alright, just study hard and practice diligently."
It's really just a matter of finishing your own task and then moving on to yours.
Even after entering the world of cultivation, he still couldn't escape the shadow of practicing civil service exam questions.
......
001, have you found it yet?
[Waaaaah, Mianmian, I've already scanned everything, but it's not here!]
Come to think of it, how could it be found so easily?
Jiang Yuemian was in a bad mood. 001 also hung her head in frustration.
"Has the Immortal Venerable failed to find the spiritual herbs he needs?"
Jiang Yuemian nodded listlessly and hummed in agreement.
Shen Que: "I don't know what kind of immortal herbs the Immortal Venerable needs. I have been collecting spiritual herbs in the nearby mountains and forests for many years to sell. If the Immortal Venerable has described them, I may have seen them."
Jiang Yuemian gave a brief description, while Shen Que frowned and pondered silently.
"Speaking of this kind of spiritual herb, Shen has indeed seen one that matches the description, but he is not sure."
"It's alright, it's good that we have a clue."
"The place where the immortal herb grows is in the mountains outside the city. Would you like to sit here for a while, Immortal Venerable? Chen Que will be back in an hour. If not, it would be better than you having to make the trip yourself."
Huh? How could she let the beauty go alone? Not to mention it was already dark, even if it were daytime, the beauty's cultivation level was only Foundation Establishment. It was far too risky.
Jiang Yuemian refused: "No need, I'll go with you."
Shen Que paused for a moment, seemingly thinking of something. Her eyes curved into crescents, and a hint of red appeared at the corners of her eyes, making her look even more beautiful.
"Alright, then I'll trouble you to come with me, Immortal Venerable."
The two walked side by side on the road. The wind blew through their hair, and the strands of hair quietly touched each other, then separated just as quickly.
All that remained was the boy's upturned lips, and the leftover roasted chestnuts in his hand.
A note from the author:
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Do your job and then do yours (a popular meme about chicken cutlet agents lately [poor guy]).
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