Junior Sister is too competitive, she drastically alters the Joyful Union Sect.

Chapter 456 You don't want to break up a loving couple, do you?
The two came out of the house, and there were already people in the yard.

Shen Quelin, who was sitting there drinking tea, looked up and said, "Dinner is ready."

Yi Yao, who was standing to the side, stood up and bowed to Shen Youqing and Xiao Ke to greet them.

Shen Youqing nodded slightly in return, then walked towards the flower hall on the side, saying, "Let's eat first."

Flower Hall.

The group sat down, and several exquisite and delicious dishes were served.

There's no rule about not talking while eating in private, and Shen Youqing and Shen Quelin chatted casually.

Yi Yao ate quietly, listening to them talk about the Shen family and the cultivation world.

The situation outside is not optimistic, but the Shen family... well, the atmosphere in the Shen family is still so relaxed. If she hadn't gleaned the situation from the words of the brother and sister, she probably would have thought that the situation outside was still acceptable.

After the meal, the maids cleared away the food and served tea, snacks, and fruits.

"Since you're going to Lingxiao Sect, have you made the arrangements?" Shen Quelin asked.

Shen Youqing nodded, "I've contacted Sect Leader Kong, I'll go there tomorrow morning."

Shen Quelin looked up at the man drinking tea and asked, "Is Xiao Er going with you?"

"Hmm." Shen Youqing picked up a piece of fruit with a silver fork, put it in his mouth, and chewed it. "What's wrong?"

Shen Quelin shook his head. "It's nothing."

Seeing this, Shen Youqing didn't ask any further questions.

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The next morning.

Shen Youqing and Xiao Ke arrived at Lingxiao Sect at exactly Chenshi (7-9 AM).

Jiang Xuan'an and Jiang Hanying, who were not supposed to come, came to greet Shen Youqing.

The moment Jiang Hanying saw Shen Youqing, her eyes lit up. "Senior Sister Youqing!"

"Junior Sister Hanying." Shen Youqing smiled slightly.

Seeing that Shen Youqing's breathing had softened, Jiang Hanying took a few steps forward and hugged her arm, looking at the unfamiliar but incomparably handsome man with a friendly and curious gaze, "Is this your senior brother?"

Shen Youqing added, "They are also Daoist partners."

The man, who had suddenly gained a formal title, raised an eyebrow, his eyes gleaming with joy.

Jiang Hanying nodded to Xiao Ke, "Greetings, fellow Daoist."

Xiao Ke nodded in return.

Jiang Xuan'an's icy face showed little surprise as he bowed to Xiao Ke, "Fellow Daoist Xiao."

"Fellow Daoist Jiang," Xiao Ke bowed in return.

After a brief greeting, he nudged Shen Youqing's arm, his meaning clear.

"She is Jiang Hanying, Jiang Xuan'an's younger sister," Shen Youqing introduced.

younger sister?

Xiao Ke's gaze swept over Jiang Xuan'an and Jiang Hanying before finally looking away without saying a word.

Jiang Hanying took Shen Youqing's arm and walked up the mountain. "Senior Sister Youqing, is this your first time visiting Lingxiao Sect? I can show you around properly!"

"Okay." Shen Youqing's tone was slow and leisurely, less cold and distant.

Jiang Xuan'an and Xiao Ke followed behind, neither too close nor too far.

Seeing that Jiang Hanying was about to abduct Shen Youqing, Jiang Xuan'an's cold voice rang out, "Yingying, Master and the others are still waiting for Fellow Daoist Shen to go to the main hall."

Jiang Hanying turned her head to look over, her soft voice carrying a hint of coquettishness, "Brother, can't you let Senior Sister Youqing go to Venerable Lin's side first?"

"It's alright." Shen Youqing patted Jiang Hanying's arm. "Let's go to the main hall to pay our respects to Sect Leader Kong and the other elders first."

When traveling, Shen Youqing's manners and upbringing are absolutely impeccable.

Jiang Hanying nodded.

The main hall. Xiao Ke shook his head slightly, indicating that he would not go in.

Shen Youqing did not force the issue, and she and Jiang Xuan'an entered the main hall.

The elders sitting on both sides stood up and bowed to Shen Youqing in greeting.

Shen Youqing nodded in return, then walked up and sat in the first seat on the left.

Kong Yan wasn't dealing with Shen Youqing for the first time, so she got straight to the point: "Lin Jinran is currently researching the Heart-Connecting Gu in his cave. I'll have Xuan An take you there later."

Shen Youqing nodded.

“The matter of the Heart-Connecting Gu will take time. Since you’ve come all the way to Lingxiao Sect, take a few more days to enjoy yourself.” After Kong Yan finished speaking, he saw Jiang Hanying and Jiang Xuan’an standing to the side and said, “I see that you and Hanying have a pretty good relationship. I’ll have her show you around when the time comes.”

"The Lingxiao Sect is a place of exceptional beauty and talent, a place we could not have sought more than," Shen Youqing said politely.

Looking at the aloof yet well-mannered Shen Youqing, Kong Yan felt like going to fight Hua Yuan again.

This should have been her young apprentice!

After a brief chat, the elder rubbed his hands together, somewhat expectantly, "Elder Shen, I wonder if we might have the honor of catching a glimpse of the divine sword?"

Seeing the elders' genuine curiosity, Shen Youqing said somewhat helplessly, "The Divine Sword is currently with the Azure Dragon Sword Sect. It will be available in a month."

Those annoying, reckless sword cultivators!
Seeing the elders' uniform expressions of disappointment, Shen Youqing spoke calmly, "The Divine Sword is not available for now. Would you like to see the Mysterious Maiden Diagram?"

She's quite easy to talk to if you don't have any bad intentions.

"I want it!"

Looking at the group of useless elders, Kong Yan shook his head but said nothing.

With a thought, Shen Youqing conjured a complete and clear image of the Mysterious Maiden behind him.

The elders glanced at it once and then looked away, not daring to look again.

Looking at her for even a second would make me feel guilty for offending a goddess.

After Shen Youqing put away the Xuan Nu Diagram, Kong Yan and the elders said, "Alright, you've all seen the Xuan Nu Diagram, now get back to your work."

The elders stood up and, before leaving, extended invitations to Shen Youqing, asking her to visit their cave dwellings when she had time.

When Shen Youqing came out of the main hall, Xiao Ke, who was standing under the eaves, turned around and looked at him.

Kong Yan raised an eyebrow in surprise when he saw Xiao Ke.

"Master Kong." Xiao Ke raised his hand in a bow.

Kong Yan nodded in return, then looked at Shen Youqing and asked, "You didn't use any evil magic, did you?"

Don't let your love drive you mad and bring people back to life; such a thing will be punished by heaven!
Shen Youqing shook his head. "I survived, my life wasn't meant to end."

Looking into Shen Youqing's clear and calm gaze, Kong Yan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. "That's good."

"Sect Master, there are some matters to attend to here."

An elder came in a hurry, and after Kong Yan and Shen Youqing exchanged a few words, he left.

Jiang Hanying leaned closer, and Shen Youqing stretched out his arm. "Where are we staying?"

Jiang Hanying walked up with a smile and took Shen Youqing's arm, saying as they walked, "The guest room can't compare to my place. Why don't you come and stay with me, Senior Sister Youqing?"

Jiang Xuan'an and Xiao Ke's gazes both fell on Jiang Hanying.

Looking at Jiang Hanying's expectant eyes, Shen Youqing nudged her arm and said, "Your family's jealousy is about to boil over, and so is mine."

If her senior brother, that clingy guy, really went to stay with Jiang Hanying, he would be insanely jealous.

Moreover, if she tries to appease him, she'll be the one who suffers.

Jiang Hanying glanced back and saw their cold gazes. She snorted and said, "You're all stingy. Senior Sister Qing has come all this way to Lingxiao Sect. Can't you let me show her some hospitality?"

Jiang Xuan'an walked up, put his palm around Jiang Hanying's arm, and pulled her away from Shen Youqing. "Yingying, the two of them haven't seen each other for a long time. You don't want to break up a loving couple, do you?"

For hundreds of years, he and Yingying had been separated for long periods of time, and he could see Yingying very rarely.

The situation is very tense right now, and no one knows when he will leave the sect to go to the front line to provide support.

With such a short time, I can give it up during the day, but absolutely not at night!