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

The two found a secluded valley to settle down.

There is a clear pool in the valley, covered with lush green grass, which is indeed a good place to rest.

Mu Qianxue and Chen Lianshu sat on the rocks by the pool.

Her gaze returned to the beautiful little fox, and she asked curiously:

"Junior brother, how did you find this spirit pet?"

Although she didn't know much about the Jade-Faced Spirit Fox, its appearance alone was enough to show that it was of extraordinary quality, even without any special talents or abilities.

Even outside, this little guy would definitely be extremely sought after.

After all, apart from beast-taming cultivators and some truly outstanding spirit beasts, most cultivators raise spirit pets simply for companionship.

"Her name is Jiu'er."

"I encountered it shortly after entering the secret realm the day before yesterday."

Chen Lianshu concealed the fact that Jiu'er possessed simulated memories, and said in a half-truthful tone:

"She was injured at the time, so I helped her, and she's been following me ever since."

As he spoke, he patted Su Jiu'er's head.

The little guy comfortably squinted his eyes, while giving Mu Qianxue a smug look.

"I see."

Mu Qianxue nodded thoughtfully.

Although it was different from what I remembered, it was a fortunate opportunity for my husband, so it wasn't bad.

only…

Logically speaking, spirit beasts are naturally intelligent and should know that she is her husband's senior sister.

But why is the little guy still looking at me with such wariness?

"Waaah~"

Su Jiu'er snuggled closer to her husband, nuzzling against his chest and letting out a satisfied whimper, her tail swaying gently.

She even made sure to show off the collar around her neck, flaunting the partnership contract she had signed with it—

After all, according to human cultivators, this is a lifelong Daoist couple contract.

That behavior was a clear declaration of her sovereignty as the "official wife".

"..."

Although Mu Qianxue saw it, she didn't take it to heart.

After all, she would be the little guy's mistress in the future, so naturally she wouldn't hold a grudge against her own spirit pet.

Instead, he praised her very generously:

"This little guy is quite pretty and cute."

He then gave what he thought was a kind smile and tried to pat Su Jiu'er's head.

But aside from her husband, her smiles always carried a hint of coldness and aloofness.

Even in Su Jiu'er's eyes, this smile was more like a warning, a warning issued in the manner of an "official wife".

"..."

Seeing Mu Qianxue's hand reach out.

Su Jiu'er bared her teeth without hesitation in retaliation.

"It... doesn't seem to like me very much?"

With her jade-like hand hovering in mid-air, Mu Qianxue eventually withdrew it, looking at her junior brother with great confusion.

"Waaaaah!"

Husband, she's trying to bully me!

But Su Jiu'er, the one who started the accusation, began to whine and act coquettishly.

However, this wary yet coquettish demeanor did not last long.

"Senior sister, don't overthink it. Jiu'er is just shy around strangers."

"And this little guy does get quite jealous."

"Even Xueyan often gets jealous."

The instant her husband's hand touched her head—

Su Jiu'er's attitude immediately softened, completely losing its previous ferocity.

"Yeah?"

Mu Qianxue subconsciously glanced at the lazy little Xueyan beside her, and then at Su Jiu'er, who was enjoying herself in her husband's arms.

For some reason, a pang of jealousy stirred within her.

She even inexplicably imagined her husband stroking her head...

However, this absurd thought was quickly suppressed.

To divert her attention, and also to verify her suspicions, Mu Qianxue immediately brought up another matter:

"By the way, I met a rogue cultivator named 'Xiao Qing' on the road."

She paused deliberately, then decisively revealed Xiao Qingyao's true gender, while observing her husband's reaction:

"That girl asked me to pass on a message to you."

"Um?"

Xiao Qingyao?

Chen Lianshu was slightly taken aback and asked again:

"What did you say?"

She told you to forget about it.

Seeing that her husband showed no surprise, Mu Qianxue confirmed that her guess was correct.

Was it really just due to her childish shyness...?

"I see."

Chen Lianshu nodded.

"I see."

Although the girl was a bit immature, she was not a bad person at heart and helped Jiu'er a lot.

If it hadn't been a slip of the tongue, he wouldn't have deliberately exposed it.

"..."

Mu Qianxue, unable to contain herself, began to envy the little fox in her arms, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly:

It must be because she and her husband have been separated for so long that she's even jealous of her spirit pet.

To get back to normal, I need to replenish my energy.

Thinking of this, she stood up, walked to the edge of the pool, and bent down to wash her face with clean water.

As she bent over, the hem of her skirt, embroidered with silver threads, fell onto the grass, making her slender and graceful waistline even more striking.

Her reflection in the water made her appear even more ethereal and otherworldly.

"..."

Su Jiu'er was stunned by what she saw.

Especially when he noticed Mu Qianxue's beautiful figure.

She looked down at her furry paws, then at her perfectly shaped human body, and was overwhelmed with sorrow.

Two days!

Just two more days!!

Once she regains her human form, she'll definitely outshine this woman!

"Waaah..."

However, Su Jiu'er was relieved that her husband was not attracted by the woman's methods.

To get his attention to her, she started to act coquettishly towards her husband.

"Junior brother, what are your plans for this trip to the secret realm?"

After washing her face, Mu Qianxue did not return to her original seat, but sat down next to her husband.

The two sat side by side, close yet just right.

Intimacy without reaching the level of ambiguity.

Su Jiu'er naturally noticed this obvious approach.

But at this moment, she was being held in her husband's arms and couldn't break free, so she could only let him do as he pleased.

"Let's go for a walk."

Chen Lianshu answered truthfully:

"It would be wonderful if we could find some great opportunity."

He then looked at Xueyan and Jiu'er, adding:

"Both of these little guys have a natural talent for finding treasure."

"This trip must have been very fruitful."

"Okay, I'll go with you."

Although Mu Qianxue's tone was calm, it was filled with determination.

"After all, we are from the same sect, so we should look after each other."

As she spoke, she naturally placed her hand over her husband's hand and gently patted it.

However, without lingering, he quickly took it back.

Yes, that's enough.

"Ugh!"

Su Jiu'er immediately looked up and called out in dissatisfaction.

If her husband hadn't held her so tightly, and if that woman hadn't dodged so quickly, she would have bitten her long ago.

Who needs your help!

My husband only needs me!

"Oh."

But her protest only earned her a faint smile from Mu Qianxue.

Although the other party expressed goodwill, this goodwill only made Su Jiu'er more wary.

That's a truly brilliant tactic.

Moreover, the movements were so practiced that it was clear this wasn't the first time he had done it.

This woman is really hard to deal with.

Su Jiu'er silently raised Mu Qianxue's danger level a few points higher in her mind.

"Okay, then thank you for your hard work, Senior Sister."

Chen Lianshu agreed.

……

into the night.

As dusk fell, a campfire was lit.

Since the two had been traveling recently, they did not continue their journey after meeting up today, but chose to rest here.

Chen Lianshu originally wanted to keep watch by herself, since she had seen her senior sister looking tired during the day.

However, Mu Qianxue refused, citing that she had already rested in the afternoon and that her cultivation level was higher.

Unable to refuse her, Chen Lianshu had no choice but to agree to keep watch the next night.

In front of the campfire.

"..."

As Mu Qianxue felt the scorching flames, her thoughts drifted back to the scene of her first meeting with her husband.

As she was thinking, her gaze unconsciously drifted toward Chen Lianshu, who was resting on a blanket to the side.

At this moment, Xueyan is resting by the campfire.

Su Jiu'er lay on her husband's chest, her nine tails spread out as if she wanted to use them to warm him.

However, Mu Qianxue's mind was not on this.

She focused all her attention on her husband.

"..."

She gradually recalled the scene from that day when she woke up from her drunken stupor and saw her husband and master sleeping in each other's arms.

Mu Qianxue's hand gradually tightened.

Clearly, she had the idea of ​​emulating her master.

They hesitated for about fifteen minutes.

Finally, she couldn't hold back any longer, slowly stood up, and walked towards Chen Lianshu.

My husband, just this once…