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

"I really just wanted to make things convenient."

Xiao Qingyao tried to make a last-ditch effort, but her flushed face had already betrayed her.

"After all, it is indeed much more convenient for a woman to disguise herself as a man when traveling the world."

"Yes, we believe you."

Chen Lianshu spoke sincerely, as if she truly believed him.

Mu Qianxue, however, remained unmoved, her expression still aloof, and simply echoed what was said.

"..."

Xiao Qingyao took a deep breath and finally gave up struggling.

She tried to keep herself calm.

After all, she aspires to become a chivalrous hero who upholds justice and is renowned throughout the cultivation world!

How could I possibly be intimidated by such a small scene?!

"Waaaaah~"

Su Jiu'er, nestled in his arms, let out a joyful fox cry at just the right moment.

She glanced triumphantly at Xiao Qingyao, then at Mu Qianxue, wagging her tail happily.

Look at how embarrassed these two women are in front of their husbands.

One who becomes complacent simply by getting close.

The other one could barely utter a few words.

What can compare to myself, the empress?

"Hmph~"

The little guy let out a soft hum.

tonight!

Tonight!

She was determined to let those two women know—

Who is the most beautiful? Who deserves to be the official wife?!

Who could possibly bewitch my husband so completely?!

"By the way, I found another spiritual herb yesterday that can help the little guy break the seal."

Xiao Qingyao seemed to remember something and took out a spiritual herb from her storage space.

According to the information provided, its medicinal effects are comparable to those of the previously donated herb.

"Consider it a thank you gift from Fellow Daoist Chen for helping me retrieve the sword tassel."

"Is this... okay?"

Although Chen Lianshu said that, he took the action without any delay.

"You can keep it."

Xiao Qingyao responded with a smile, reverting to her usual chivalrous demeanor.

"Fellow Daoist Xiao seems quite interested in my junior brother's spirit pet?"

Mu Qianxue suddenly spoke up calmly.

"Waaaaah!"

That's it!

Su Jiu'er unusually chimed in.

Although the other party was her benefactor, she always felt that this girl cared too much about her husband.

Xiao Qingyao remained calm and unaware of the underlying meaning.

"You flatter me, Fairy Mu. I just find the little fox cute."

"!"

Upon hearing this, she suddenly realized what he meant.

Is Fairy Mu jealous?

"Well…"

She glanced at the aloof and serene Fairy Mu, then at the little fox in Young Master Chen's arms.

He then waved to Mu Qianxue.

"May I speak with you in private, Fairy Mu?"

"Um?"

Although Mu Qianxue was puzzled, she still followed him to the tree not far away.

"May I ask what brings you here, Fellow Daoist Xiao?"

Xiao Qingyao glanced at Chen Lianshu mysteriously.

She not only leaned closer and lowered her voice, but also restored her original girlish tone:

"Don't worry, Fairy Mu."

"I have absolutely no improper thoughts about Fellow Daoist Chen; I just find his little fox adorable."

"And he's a good person, and incidentally... cough... incidentally he's a chivalrous knight-errant."

"...?"

Mu Qianxue remained silent for a moment, her expression calm, without any reaction:

"Fellow Daoist Xiao, you are overthinking it. I was just asking casually."

After saying that, he turned and walked towards his junior brother.

With her back turned, Mu Qianxue pressed her hand to her chest, feeling the panic she had felt when she was exposed.

She glanced around guiltily.

But no matter where she looks, her gaze always inevitably falls on her husband.

Is it really that obvious?

When the two returned, before the three could continue their conversation, a cry for help came from afar.

Although the sound was extremely faint, Xiao Qingyao still managed to detect it.

"Someone is calling for help!"

Her eyes lit up, and she instantly forgot her earlier embarrassment.

Eleven flying swords responded to the call, their hands forming sword incantations, and they flew away on their swords as if saved.

The moment Xiao Qingyao left, a beast's roar came from afar.

"..."

Mu Qianxue and Chen Lianshu exchanged a glance.

She subconsciously suggested:

"Should we follow them and see?"

"Hmm, let's take a look."

Chen Lianshu did not refuse and nodded in agreement.

However, the two were not in a hurry.

After all, with Xiao Qingyao's strength, she rarely encounters truly formidable opponents in this secret realm.

On the way, Mu Qianxue suddenly spoke.

Although the tone was cool, it carried a hint of probing:

"Junior brother seems to really enjoy teasing Miss Xiao?"

"Is there?"

Chen Lianshu smiled and did not deny it.

"Don't you think her reaction is actually quite amusing, senior sister?"

"..."

Mu Qianxue remained silent for a moment.

The image of Xiao Qingyao, both embarrassed and ashamed, wanting to escape but unable to, flashed through his mind, and he smiled faintly, echoing her words:

"really."

This smile conveyed both approval of her husband and a sense of reassurance.

It seems he just found it amusing and had no other intentions.

But Su Jiu'er in his arms became anxious.

"Waaaaah!"

How could my husband be interested in other women?

She tugged at Chen Lianshu's clothes with her little paws, desperately trying to get her attention.

"Alright, alright, you're the best girl."

Chen Lianshu rubbed her head and gently comforted her.

Su Jiu'er then let out a satisfied hum and snuggled deeper into his arms again.

At the same time, he couldn't help but glance smugly at Mu Qianxue and Xueyan.

"Meow!"

Little Snow Flame glared back without any hesitation, then continued to rest her head on my shoulder and enjoy the moment.

"..."

Seeing the intimate scene between the human and the fox, Mu Qianxue felt a strange pang of jealousy.

She pinched her brow lightly, a hint of helplessness in her expression.

This is getting stranger and stranger. How could someone be jealous of even a spirit pet?

I even had a vague feeling that Jiu'er's gaze was a little too human...

Mu Qianxue shook her head again, suppressing the strange thought.

After all, spirit pets are born with spiritual abilities, so it's normal for them to be close to their owners.

When the two reached the place where they had called for help—

Xiao Qingyao stood with her hands behind her back on a blue stone.

Eleven flying swords circled around him, his posture elegant and righteous as he faced the few rogue cultivators who had just been rescued.

"Gentlemen, there's no need for such formalities. We are chivalrous people; when we see injustice on the road, we will naturally draw our swords to help."

"My name is Xiao..."

Before he could finish speaking, he looked up and met the two figures that had followed him.

"!!!"

Mu Qianxue's words came to an abrupt halt, her previous chivalrous demeanor vanishing completely.

"Fellow Daoist Xiao?"

One of the rogue cultivators followed her gaze and looked over in confusion:

"Do you know these two fellow Daoists from the Jade Jade Sect?"

"We do know each other..."

Unexpectedly—

The next second, Xiao Qingyao made a sword incantation with her hands, stepped onto a flying sword, and disappeared into the forest in the blink of an eye.

"I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now!"

After all, she didn't want to face Chen Lianshu and Mu Qianxue again.

He hit her sore spot as soon as he opened his mouth.

If she were exposed as a woman disguised as a man in public again, what would become of her reputation as a chivalrous hero?

From then on, unless it was an act of chivalry that made it unavoidable.

Otherwise, if she encounters any disciples of the Jade Jade Sect again, she will definitely avoid them!

Such a disheveled state.

Clearly, Xiao Qingyao had completely forgotten the confident words she had just uttered: "A great hero will not be intimidated."

"..."

Chen Lianshu glanced at her senior sister beside her, then shrugged.

The other party understood, smiled faintly, and paid no further attention to Xiao Qingyao.

……

That night.

The two found a place to spend the night temporarily.

Chen Lianshu took out the second spiritual herb and handed it to Jiu'er.

"Take it."

The little fox didn't stand on ceremony and swallowed it whole.

The medicine took effect immediately, and she could clearly feel the seal within her body loosening once again.

tonight--

She was determined to give her husband a surprise!