After transforming into a fairy, I, in my simulation, wreaked havoc in the cultivation world.

The pitiful sobs lasted for an unknown amount of time before gradually fading away.

[Miao Qianqian let you hold her, but her thoughts were already a jumbled mess.]

When she finally came to her senses and looked down, she realized that the person in her arms had cried themselves to sleep and had fallen into a deep sleep against her without any warning.

[Miao Qianqian hesitated for a moment, then finally raised her hand and gently wiped away the tears from the corner of your eyes with her fingertips. As her fingertips touched your devastatingly beautiful face, a soft pity involuntarily welled up in her heart.]

"This shouldn't be happening."

She lowered her eyes and murmured something softly, her voice filled with undisguised loneliness and melancholy.

Her mother's early death remains a deep and lasting pain in her heart.

Later, my father gradually became taciturn, especially after he was promoted to clan leader. He was constantly preoccupied with clan affairs, and even seeing him became a luxury.

Therefore, all her longings for love were deeply rooted in her distant childhood.

[The images of her parents' harmonious and loving relationship in her memory became the most unforgettable and cherished warmth she longed to experience in her life.]

She had secretly hoped that her future love would also be just as pure and warm...

However, the harsh reality eventually brought her back to reality.

What I once longed for doesn't seem so wonderful now.

Miao Qianqian lowered her eyes, concealing the complex emotions churning within them. Silently, she bent down and gently laid you flat on the soft bed, carefully tucking the blankets around you.

After doing all this, she gave you a deep look before turning around and quietly leaving.

A moment later, you slowly opened your eyes, your gaze falling on the tightly closed door, a smirk playing on your lips.

[Oh, confused girl~ With such a top-tier birth, you still think about all that nonsense about love all day long. The right path is to work hard on cultivating immortality with your older sister!]

That night, Lin Bufan slept on the floor, completely bewildered...

【...】

For the next month, everything seemed unchanged, yet something felt different.

Lin Qianqian passes by your courtyard every day.

At first, it was just a fleeting glance, but later I stopped outside the door to watch you practice your sword.

In the last few days, she's started coming directly into the courtyard, sitting openly on the stone bench, and staring intently at you.

[Until today, Miao Qianqian finally spoke up, but her first words almost made you burst out laughing.]

"Sister Qingyu, how could you have been so blind as to fall for Cousin Bufan?"

The girl's eyes remained gentle, yet an inexplicable sense of oppression subtly emanated from her.

You stopped wielding your sword, bewildered, and blushed without realizing it.

Miao Qianqian narrowed her eyes slightly, a dark and ambiguous light flashing in them.

She stood up and quickly walked to you, then extended her slender index finger, gently placing it on your chin with a firm, almost irresistible force, and slowly lifting it upwards.

The faint, delicate fragrance emanating from the girl wafted into your nostrils as she drew closer. Looking at her flawless, porcelain-like face so close to yours, you felt a sudden dryness rise deep in your throat.

The other person was significantly shorter than you, but their assertive attitude still made you raise your head in compliance.

[After all, things are different now than when we first met at the Lin family's house. This is Miao Qianqian's territory, and as a weak and helpless woman, you certainly wouldn't dare to resist.]

Come on! Girl, whatever you want to do, I won't resist!

"Why don't you... join my Miao family? There's no future in following Cousin Bufan."

【? ? ? 】

"You've already taken your skirt off...no..."

Upon hearing this, you lowered your eyes and noticed something chilling lurking in the depths of the girl's eyes.

[He's...turned evil?]

You remember you didn't do anything too outrageous, you just fell asleep in her arms, right...?

However, at this moment, neither rejection nor acceptance is the best option.

Your eyelashes trembled slightly as if you were startled, and you pursed your lips as if you didn't know how to speak, but your adorable, wronged look still made Miao Qianqian's fingertips tremble slightly.

She took a deep breath, stepped back, and looked at you earnestly.

"What I just said still holds true. If you've come to your senses, you can come find me anytime."

After saying that, Miao Qianqian turned to leave, but just as she was about to step out of the courtyard gate, she spoke again:

"You have seven days to consider, otherwise you won't get the Nine-Turn Rejuvenating Gu."

You stroked your chin, watching the girl's departing figure, yet a faint sense of loss seemed to creep into your heart.

And... it seems she really has a hold on him.

[Am I going to have to make Xiao Fanzi suffer again? You stood there, lost in thought...]

【...】

That evening, the clouds dispersed and the rain stopped.

【"Junior brother~"

Your slightly hoarse, lazy voice startled Lin Bufan, almost making him excited again.

"What's wrong?"

He suppressed his inner turmoil and gently ruffled your long hair.

"I want to stay here and cultivate myself."

Now that the decision has been made, given your current relationship, there's no need to beat around the bush anymore.

[A prodigy like Lin Bufan cannot stay in one place for too long; he needs constant tempering to grow rapidly.]

After all, he carries many other responsibilities besides you on his shoulders.

The mystery of her mother's origins, the teacher's high hopes placed upon her...

Upon hearing this, Lin Bufan remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking:

"Then I'll help my senior sister obtain the Gu worms before I leave."

He didn't press you why you wanted to stay here. He had been weighing the situation carefully in his mind lately and knew that given his current circumstances, it wasn't appropriate for him to stay with you for long.

Having cultivated for so long, Lin Bufan had vaguely sensed something amiss. It seemed that every time he went out, he would inevitably get caught up in various troubles and deadly dangers.

Therefore, before you are strong enough to protect everything, temporary separation is the best protection for you.

With cousin Qianqian in charge, the Miao family is undoubtedly the best choice.

"Junior brother, no need. Qianqian promised to help me obtain the Nine-Turn Rejuvenating Gu."

You snuggled closer to him, feeling even more pleased with Xiao Fanzi.

[Take note: Good friends should part ways openly and honestly!]

【"Um..."】

Lin Bufan lowered his voice slightly.

【"Huh?"】

Just as you were about to look down out of curiosity, your body spun around, and you were pinned down again.

"Senior sister, let's cultivate properly again!"

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