After the time travel, my cheat program disappeared.

Ming Zhongqing was unaware that the ancient jade on Shi Yan's body could, to some extent, alter one's perception.

But... it's no use when dealing with people who are already convinced she's a girl.

She looked at Shi Yan, who had a somewhat frail, scholarly air about him—the kind of person who perfectly matched her aesthetic. The only pity was... that he was a girl.

How could a girl possibly like another girl?

Ming Zhongqing smiled bitterly to himself.

Can--

Xiaxia was being too clingy and affectionate with her.

Ming Zhongqing watched the interaction between Shi Yan and Xia Xia. Shi Yan peeled a fruit for the girl, and Xia Xia looked like she wanted to bite Shi Yan's fingertips.

The girl's eyes were filled with budding spring feelings.

The stunningly beautiful girl's expression almost made the passing cultivators stare in disbelief.

That's not the kind of look you'd see between ordinary sisters.

Since the two lived together, Xiaxia couldn't possibly be unaware of Shiyan's identity.

Ming Zhongqing knew that Xiaxia was Shiyan's future wife.

Could it be... grinding...?

Her pupils dilated. She suddenly remembered some taboo matters.

Ming Zhongqing was unaware that he had already slightly held his breath.

Looking at Ming Zhongqing, who seemed lost in thought since they arrived at the Shi family's gate, Shi Yan assumed the girl had suffered some kind of blow.

She waved vigorously in front of the girl before she saw Ming Zhongqing come back to his senses, looking rather dazed.

"Huh?" Ming Zhongqing twisted her skirt and looked at Shi Yan and Shi Xia, feeling more and more that something was off.

"Is there something you need for me waiting there today?" Shi Yan asked directly.

Shi Yan was unaware that Ming Zhongqing had actually been waiting at the Shi family's doorstep since yesterday afternoon.

Yesterday morning, when Ming Zhongqing heard that Shi Yan had returned to the Shi family and even defeated the Fourth Elder, who was in the late Foundation Establishment stage, he immediately prepared to go to the Shi family.

She knew about the collusion between her own brother and the fourth elder of the Shi family.

No matter what... he is Ming Zhongqing's elder brother.

The girl couldn't bear to see him get into trouble, so she waited at the Shi family's door for Shi Yan to come out.

In the game, Ming Zhongqing always waited at the door of the Shi family to find Shi Yan.

Shi Yan heard from the servants or cousins ​​of the Shi family that Ming Zhongqing was waiting near the Shi family's residence, so she knew that the girl had come to find her.

But... yesterday, Shi Yan was busy comforting Xia Xia and was exploring the depths of his own relationship with a girl.

Ming Zhongqing waited until nightfall but Shi Yan did not appear.

After much hesitation, Ming Zhongqing finally revealed the matter concerning his elder brother.

She looked at Shi Yan's suddenly cold face, her hands clenched tightly on her knees, her nails digging into the soft flesh of her palms until they turned bluish-white.

In fact, Ming Zhongqing was very scared, very scared...

She was afraid that if she spoke up about Ming Zhongle, she would offend Shi Yan.

Although this guy always makes fun of himself.

But... this guy is one of the few people I'm even somewhat close to.

"Let's eat first." Shi Yan looked at the girl's lips, which were pressed tightly together in nervousness.

In the game, he broke up with Ming Zhongqing because he killed Ming Zhongle with a single sword strike, and was then "chased" to the ends of the earth by the girl.

"By the way, Ming Zhongqing, do you know why so many cultivators have come to this area?" Shi Yan changed the subject.

"Sword Tomb..." Ming Zhongqing loosened his hands from his knees and explained to Shi Yan with a complicated expression, "The news that the Sword Tomb near Nanjun City will be opened has already spread throughout Yizhou."

"Those people all wanted to try their luck."

"I just... don't know what the requirements are for cultivation level and physical constitution for this Sword Tomb."

A glint of light flashed in Shi Yan's eyes.

It seems that the sects have far more information about the Sword Tomb than the independent cultivators.

Information asymmetry and the gap in understanding between people are often the best ways to make money.

For example... if I knew in advance that only those in the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment realms could enter the Sword Tomb, I would only need to stockpile some pills and cultivation techniques for those in the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment realms.

It was revealed when the information about the Sword Tomb was made public.

They might be able to make a fortune without spending Xiaxia's money.

certainly--

There's also the possibility of being targeted by thieves...

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They ate and drank their fill.

This meal was paid for by Shi Yan.

Of course... it was Xiaxia's money that was spent.

The girls had already left, leaving only the empty table and chairs in front of him. Ming Zhongqing slumped onto the table, his shoulders gradually hunching over.

She buried her head, the almost sighing words Shi Yan uttered as he left echoing in her ears.

"If...your older brother can control himself in the future, I can let him off the hook for your sake."

"But if we can't—"

Shi Yan's expression was one of ruthless indifference that Ming Zhongqing had never seen before.

She knew...

will die.

My brother really will die.

Just then, Ming Zhongqing suddenly heard the noisy commotion of the market outside.

She subconsciously turned her head to look out the window.

From the depths of the market, a cherry-pink sedan chair, carried by several beautiful maids, slowly made its way here.

That's... the Flower Shop Owner?

Part 52 Why did things suddenly turn out this way? [First Update]

The clouds yearn for her garments, the flowers for her face; the spring breeze caresses the balustrade, the dew is heavy.

The flower shop owner that Ming Zhongqing mentioned was the owner of a small flower market in the Southern County City.

Hua Xiangrong.

It is said that the owner of the flower shop was beautiful, with a face as lovely as a flower.

Although she was born unable to cultivate, she possessed an innate allure and stunning beauty.

A girl's every smile, frown, and anger.

All of them are intoxicating.

The only pity is... she doesn't welcome guests.

Someone once spent a fortune just to see Hua Xiangrong.

In the end, unable to obtain what he desired, he could only leave in dejection.

Some people tried to force their way in, but were knocked unconscious on the spot.

When he woke up, he found that his cultivation had been greatly destroyed and he had been thrown to a place 108,000 miles away overnight.

Undoubtedly, Hua Xiangrong is an extremely special person in Yinghua City.

There are rumors that Hua Xiangrong is the true master of Yinghua City.

There are also rumors that... the person in Yinghua City is raising Hua Xiangrong, waiting for a girl to grow up so that he can offer her to someone.

Why did Hua Xiangrong appear outside of Yinghua City?

Ming Zhongqing did not know.

She didn't care.

All she wanted to do now was go home and warn her troublemaking brother to stop trying to take advantage of Xiaxia.

But before that—

Ming Zhongqing lowered his head and watched Shi Yan leave, arm in arm with Xia Xia.

At least... at least...

He watched Shi Yan leave.

Then... Ming Zhongqing's expression suddenly became strange.

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"So... why did things suddenly turn out this way?"

Shi Yan looked at the person beside him with a headache.

Xiaxia clung tightly to her arm, as if she wanted to pull it into her embrace.

Although the girl's figure is still in its early stages, and her future looks promising, she is undeniably stunningly beautiful.