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

Chapter 9 Don't go into the kitchen!
Xiao Ke grabbed Shen Youqing's sleeve and pulled her hand away from Lin Youran's. "Don't be a dullard who only knows how to cultivate. Find something to do."

Shen Youqing's eyes darted around, then she looked at Xiao Ke with anticipation, "Fifth Senior Brother, can I learn to cook?"

"Go and cultivate," Xiao Ke said without hesitation.

Seeing the man loosen his sleeve without the slightest hesitation, Shen Youqing's face fell.

Is it really necessary?!

"Fifth Senior Brother! Listen to me." Shen Youqing looked at Xiao Ke earnestly, "If I don't learn, I'll never learn. You can't deprive me of the opportunity to continue learning just because I failed once!"

Xiao Ke nodded, seemingly agreeing with Shen Youqing's assessment.

Just when Shen Youqing thought Xiao Ke was about to give in, his cold, deep voice was so ruthless, "No."

Shen Youqing was dejected.

"Fifth Junior Brother, are you serious?" Lin Youran walked up, put her arm around Shen Youqing's shoulder with concern, and said in an annoyed tone, "Junior Sister just wants to cook, why don't you let her learn!"

"Would you like to try it?" Xiao Ke asked.

Sometimes, simply trying to dissuade someone may not be effective.

It's necessary to let Shen Youqing taste her own cooking skills!
Lin Youran answered without hesitation, "I'll definitely eat whatever my junior sister makes!"

"Go."

Before Xiao Ke could finish speaking, Shen Youqing happily ran towards the kitchen.

Three quarters of an hour later.

Looking at the dishes that looked reasonably appetizing, Xiao Ke hesitated for a while, but in the end, he didn't reach for his chopsticks.

He vividly remembered that taste.

"I told you it was okay!" Shen Youqing said proudly.

Xiao Ke will not offer any opinions until he has tasted the flavor himself.

"It looks pretty good." After saying that, Lin Youran picked up her chopsticks and took a bite of scrambled eggs with tomatoes.

The moment the scrambled eggs with tomatoes entered her mouth, Lin Youran's usually gentle face twisted for a moment.

Xiao Ke completely abandoned his plan to try.

Lin Youran didn't care whether it would upset her junior sister. She turned her head, spat it out, and went to rinse her mouth.

Shen Youqing looked at the dishes, which looked decent, and hesitated.

It looks nice, but...

"Try it." Xiao Ke thoughtfully handed over a pair of chopsticks. "You made this."

Shen Youqing took the chopsticks and tentatively dipped a little into the sauce to taste it.

"It tastes awful!" Shen Youqing said without hesitation, and then went to get some water.

It's so salty it's bitter, and it has a weird taste!

Did she really do this?
Xiao Ke tidied up the kitchen briefly and came out to see Lin Youran and Shen Youqing squatting to the side rinsing their mouths.

"Junior Sister, promise me you won't go into the kitchen!" Lin Youran's earnest voice came from behind.

My junior sister clearly has a face that looks like she could cook, but her cooking skills... are simply astounding!

Shen Youqing gave a dejected reply.

That shouldn't be the case. Cooking isn't difficult, so why can't she always make edible food?

"Junior Sister, let me take you to Xiangluo City to buy some food," Lin Youran said gently and considerately.

As long as there's enough food in her storage ring, Junior Sister won't think about cooking!

"We need to train our bodies." Shen Youqing thought for a moment. "Senior sister, can we go in a couple of days?"

Lin Youran couldn't help but sigh.

Seeing Shen Youqing's somewhat apprehensive expression, Lin Youran said earnestly, "Junior Sister, don't work so hard. Give others a chance to survive!"

Shen Youqing blinked.

"Let her cultivate; it's better than cooking," Xiao Ke's indifferent voice drifted over.

Lin Youran's expression stiffened slightly.

Makes sense!
Shen Youqing wanted to argue, but when she thought of those dishes, she felt like a cat being held by the scruff of its neck, unable to refute them.

"Junior Sister, why don't you try dual cultivation?" Lin Youran looked at Shen Youqing with bright eyes.

Shen Youqing was stunned.

"She didn't come to the Joyful Union Sect for dual cultivation." Xiao Ke's cold voice rang out. "Third Senior Sister, has that fellow Daoist been dealt with?"

"Deal with my ass!" Lin Youran couldn't help but swear.

Thinking of the man who was relentlessly pursuing her, Lin Youran jumped up and said, "Xiao Ke, I'm still your senior sister, don't be so mean!"

Xiao Ke didn't speak, only glancing at Shen Youqing, who was squatting there listlessly and withdrawnly. "You bastard!" Lin Youran cursed, then said irritably, "Fine, I won't corrupt my junior sister, okay?"

Xiao Ke's thoughts were so subtle that he didn't even try to hide them.

For a moment, I didn't know whether to scold Xiao Ke for being a heartless person or to feel sorry for my junior sister!

Xiao Ke responded.

Lin Youran muttered a few curses and then prepared to leave.

"Thank you for the gift, Senior Sister! I really like it!" Shen Youqing said hurriedly.

Lin Youran turned around and glanced at the girl with a bright and sincere smile, and sighed inwardly.

Who wouldn't love such a cute and sincere girl?

After Lin Youran left, Shen Youqing looked at Xiao Ke not far away.

"Aren't you going to train your body?" Xiao Ke changed the subject.

Shen Youqing stood up, then tied sandbags to his body and started exercising.

Xiao Ke went to the alchemy room.

The third quarter of the hour of You (5-7 PM).

Xiao Ke went to cook, while Shen Youqing went to rest and wash up.

After the meal, the two sat in the pavilion.

Shen Youqing held the teacup, his gaze sweeping around.

The trees, flowers, and grasses are lush and verdant.

This environment and layout are perfect for her wood-elemental root!
Xiao Ke took a sip of tea and spoke slowly, "What do you want to say?"

"Fifth Senior Brother, I'd like to learn how to draw talismans. Are there any books in the library?" Shen Youqing asked.

In my past life, I was forced to become a sword cultivator, spending all my time practicing swordsmanship.

Now that I can arrange my time freely, I must learn things I haven't learned before!
“Yes,” Xiao Ke replied. “I have introductory books on talismans. Do you have talisman paper and a pen?”

Shen Youqing shook his head.

"We'll go to Xiangluo City to make some purchases tomorrow," Xiao Ke said.

Shen Youqing laughed, "Thank you, Fifth Senior Brother!"

Seeing Shen Youqing's cheerful expression, Xiao Ke suggested, "How about we go to school this afternoon?"

Thinking of Xiao Ke's exhaustion this morning, Shen Youqing swallowed the words he was about to say and instead asked, "Senior brother, do you mean we'll go to Xiangluo City after we finish at the academy?"

Xiao Ke paused for a moment, then responded.

“Okay.” Shen Youqing smiled. “Then I’ll have to trouble Fifth Senior Brother to take me to school in the afternoons from now on.”

Looking at Shen Youqing's bright and beautiful smile, Xiao Ke's heart softened.

"Ah."

Xiao Ke responded with a low, clear voice.

"I'm going to rest," Shen Youqing said, then stood up, bowed, and went back to her room.

After Shen Youqing entered the room, Xiao Ke withdrew his gaze and lowered his eyelids slightly to hide the color in his eyes.

The heartbeats, like drums, pounded loudly in the quiet environment, amplifying each sound clearly and powerfully.

……

The next day.

Xiao Ke didn't come out of the house until almost noon.

Seeing Shen Youqing cultivating again, Xiao Ke had become used to it.

After lunch, the two took a short nap before going to the school, and then to Xiangluo City.

Next to the Danlou is the Fululou.

Shen Youqing knew absolutely nothing about talismans and could only listen to the shopkeeper's explanation.

Xiao Ke followed behind Shen Youqing, glancing at him every now and then.

"Senior Brother Xiao?"

A joyful, excited voice broke in.

Shen Youqing glanced at Xiao Ke, whose expression was cold and indifferent. Seeing that he had no reaction, she looked away and continued to listen to the shopkeeper's introduction.

"Senior Brother Xiao!"

Fei Xuwan strode forward, her face showing a touch of girlish shyness and joy. Her gaze towards Xiao Ke was filled with undisguised love.

(End of this chapter)