Fairy, please have some self-respect. I am not the reincarnation of your deceased husband.

"Brother Lian Shu, look!"

Before she finished speaking, Shen Yueli, disregarding whether her husband was willing or not, took his hand and walked straight towards the lantern stall.

Chen Lianshu, being led by her, appeared somewhat passive, like a puppet on strings.

He was still pondering the other person's comment, "Their expression must be very interesting."

I was already extremely curious, but it would have been better if Shen Yueli hadn't brought it up.

But once it's mentioned, it's like a fire is lit in my heart, and my curiosity burns ever brighter.

I wonder what kind of look Mu Shijie has right now?

Is it an examination?

Or is it doubt?

Or perhaps disappointment?

"Isn't this lantern beautiful?"

Shen Yueli picked up a paper lantern shaped like a kitten, held it up to his eyes and gently waved it, seemingly genuinely liking it.

"Yes, it's not bad."

Chen Lianshu gave his approval.

Although he didn't have much money on him, he still paid the bill readily.

After all, the person in front of him was his superior who would later hold his life and death in his hands.

Making her happy is never a bad thing.

"Hehe~"

Shen Yueli smiled sweetly at this, feeling as if she had a sweet treat in her heart.

Although she sensed something was wrong, she couldn't pinpoint the woman's exact location.

However, one thing is certain: the other party is watching them from nearby.

Unfortunately, the surrounding crowd was coming and going, and the other party had used a concealment spell and deliberately avoided them.

His gaze swept across the area, but he did not find anyone resembling Mu Qianxue.

I wonder how long she'll hold out this time?

Thanks a lot!

After paying, the two continued to stroll around.

Shen Yueli nestled close to Chen Lianshu, displaying an intimate demeanor befitting a "childhood sweetheart and former fiancée."

"Yes, it's... what I should do."

In order not to give himself away, Chen Lianshu still found it difficult to adapt to this fake identity, but he still tried his best to act naturally.

However, his acting skills were very raw.

Her smile was somewhat stiff, and even her gaze, which she thought was "tender and affectionate," seemed a little awkward to others.

"Shall we go over there and take another look?"

"it is good."

After strolling around for a while, although there were no more intimate actions, Shen Yueli was already satisfied.

She didn't push her luck along the way, just walked side by side with Chen Lianshu as if they were having a normal trip, occasionally buying some small items, and keeping things in just the right balance.

"Alright, I'm a little tired, so let's stop here."

Shen Yueli knew when to stop.

Although being with her husband brought her peace of mind, she was still the Holy Maiden of the Demonic Sect and needed to handle important matters within the sect.

Squeezing out this much time is already the absolute limit.

Although the scene I had envisioned of someone "not being able to hold back and showing up in the street" did not happen, which was a little disappointing, it was still nice to be able to walk intimately with my husband for so long.

"?"

Chen Lianshu was stunned for a moment, clearly not expecting Shen Yueli to suddenly say she wanted to go back.

Despite his surprise, he secretly longed for this.

"Okay, then let's go back."

"Hey, what's with that 'finally relieved' look on your face?"

Shen Yueli squinted, feigning displeasure.

What a blockhead.

They don't even bother to pretend.

At least pretend to be a little reluctant.

What happened to that little trick I had when I bought the lantern to coax her?

Is it really all business as it is, with not a shred of tenderness left?

But that's precisely why she felt at ease.

Although her husband will be spending some time with Mu Qianxue, what kind of things can two pieces of wood do together?

I'm afraid they wouldn't even be able to create a spark.

Not to mention dry wood and raging fire.

"Well…"

Chen Lianshu was speechless for a moment.

Is it too late to pretend to be reluctant now?

"Pfft~"

Seeing his embarrassed state, Shen Yueli couldn't help but chuckle.

The red heart made of thorns above his head also kept flashing.

"Okay, I'm not teasing you anymore."

"Remember to think of me~"

After saying that, she turned around and left without looking back, without waiting for Chen Lianshu's reply.

Because she knew that even if her husband responded now, it wouldn't be sincere.

One day, she will make him willingly say those words himself.

"..."

Meanwhile, in a private window seat on the second floor of a teahouse.

This location offers an excellent view, allowing you to take in the entire long street.

Especially the two particularly eye-catching figures on the street, which were clearly visible.

Seeing that someone had already left.

Mu Qianxue put down her tea, picked up an item, left the tea money, and got up from her seat.

The tea had long since solidified into a solid block of ice, a result of her failing to suppress her spiritual power due to emotional turmoil.

What she took away was the bamboo hairpin that Chen Lianshu had praised as "beautiful" from the jewelry stall earlier.

……

Back at the inn.

"well--"

Chen Lianshu sighed softly, his mind racing as he considered how to deal with Mu Qianxue later.

Although the other party has not yet shown up, it is easy to imagine that when they meet, they will inevitably be questioned, or at the very least, given a warning.

Shen Yueli, that girl, really only cares about digging holes and doesn't care about burying them.

After roughly clarifying his explanation, he stepped into the inn.

"Master Chen?"

As soon as he entered, the manager at the front desk called out to Chen Lianshu.

"What is it?"

"The fairy instructed that if you return, please go to her room."

"They said they had important matters to discuss."

As expected, it came.

Chen Lianshu's expression remained unchanged as he nodded and responded.

"I see."

After saying that, he was about to go upstairs.

But just as he took a step, the shopkeeper called him back.

"?"

"Master Chen..."

After a moment's hesitation and careful consideration, the shopkeeper whispered a reminder:

"When Fairy Mu asked me to deliver a message, her expression wasn't very good."

"He looks angry."

"Please...be careful..."

That morning, he had personally witnessed how Shen Yueli "kidnapped" Chen Lianshu.

At the time, he thought it was just some young lady from a wealthy family looking for someone, but he never expected that the other party would be acquainted with this immortal and act so intimately.

At first, the shopkeeper didn't think much of it, assuming she was just a close female friend of the immortal.

It wasn't until Mu Qianxue came downstairs and asked him with a gloomy expression that he realized something was wrong.

Left with no other choice, he had to tell the truth.

Speaking out now can be seen as some compensation for the "leak" earlier this morning.

Thank you for letting me know.

Chen Lianshu remained calm, thanked the shopkeeper, and then turned and went upstairs.

"well--"

The shopkeeper watched his retreating figure, and couldn't help but shake his head and sigh softly:

"What kind of mess is this?!"

If I had known this would happen, I should have stopped that girl back then.

Although he knew he couldn't stop it at all.

……

Standing in front of Mu Qianxue's door.

Chen Lianshu took a deep breath, raised her hand, and gently knocked on the door.

"Who is it?"

"It's me, Senior Sister Mu."

"Junior brother? Come in."

The voice from inside the door was calm and indifferent, revealing no emotion.

Chen Lianshu couldn't help but be curious, wondering what kind of expression awaited him behind this door.

He pushed open the door and entered, not immediately looking at his senior sister, but simply bowing respectfully.

"Senior Sister Mu."

"Um."

Only after receiving a response did he look up.

"?"

Unexpectedly, Mu Qianxue did not show any anger; instead, she remained calm.

She sat by the window, sword manual in hand, seemingly unconcerned about his whereabouts that morning.

"sit."

This unusual reaction aroused Chen Lianshu's suspicion.

But he did not let his guard down, and at the same time noticed the change in the red heart above the other person's head.

That icy red heart was trembling violently at an abnormal frequency.