Chapter 100: Senior Sister, Let Me Help You Examine Your Body (4th Update)

"Wuya... wuya..."

Before the two of them had even landed their Escape Light, Xiaobai sensed Xu Chen's Divine Sense from far away, ran out of the small cabin, and began to call out in surprise on the open ground.

Just as Xu Chen landed, Xiaobai rushed in front of him, calling "wuya wuya" as it climbed up his clothes, its voice filled with joy and grievance.

"Junior Brother, look, Xiaobai was so anxious it cried!" Zhao Xuan said softly, her eyes reddening.

Xu Chen squatted down and rubbed the little fox's head, saying, "It's truly heaven's blessing that I could come back alive this time. Sigh, I'm never going out again; I'm going to spend the rest of my life here at the sect."

Zhao Xuan couldn't help but laugh and cry, punching him once as she said, "Nonsense. You're still young, younger than me even, and you're already talking about spending the rest of your life here. Although the mountain is quiet, it's also boring. During the time you were gone, I took great care of your cabin and Medicine Garden. How are you going to thank me?"

Xu Chen hurriedly stuffed a Storage Bag into Zhao Xuan's hand and said, "Many thanks, Senior Sister. Let this Storage Bag be my token of gratitude. The one you lent to Seventh Senior Sister probably won't be coming back."

Zhao Xuan did not decline, taking the Storage Bag and saying, "That's more like it. It makes the few times I cried for you worth it."

Hearing this, Xu Chen felt moved in his heart and sighed, "This time, I let you worry and suffer, Senior Sister. I truly didn't expect that in just two months, the changes inside Black Wind Ridge would be so immense. Not only are there countless more Soul Beasts, but they are also ridiculously powerful. If it weren't for the Yuqing Hall being wealthy and generous, and Daoist Friend Lan You having Spirit Liquid and Third-grade Spirit Talismans on hand, I fear I truly wouldn't have made it back!"

At the mention of Lan You, Zhao Xuan's expression changed instantly. She turned her head and said softly, "That Lan You is not only high in cultivation but also beautiful. Since you went through life and death with her, she must be very grateful to you. I'm afraid she wants to offer herself to you!"

Hearing this, Xu Chen's sturdy body jolted. He rolled his eyes and said, "What's the use of high cultivation? Even if I were to find a Daolu, I would never choose someone like her. She's stupid and foolish; it would affect our son's intelligence."

Zhao Xuan covered her mouth and giggled, her delicate body trembling. While in a great mood, she chided, "Why is she stupid? I heard she has the best aptitude among the fourth-generation disciples of Yuqing Hall. She's only twenty and is already in the Zhenyuan Realm. If she were stupid, how could her cultivation progress so quickly? Even if you don't like her, don't disparage her, okay!"

Xu Chen said in surprise, "Eh, Senior Sister, this isn't right. When I first came back, you wanted to fight and kill me, but in the blink of an eye, you're speaking up for her. It makes me feel like your stance isn't firm. Back at Wild Wolf Valley, I was almost killed by her."

Zhao Xuan pouted, "Could she really kill you? Who are you trying to fool? Things are different now. When you first came back, I didn't know you had experienced so many life-and-death battles. She's only three or four years older than me; I admire her for being able to hold on. If I had been trapped in there, I fear I wouldn't have lasted even an hour."

Xu Chen curled his lip, "Forget it. She has piles of Spirit Medicine and Spirit Talismans; she didn't survive based on her own ability at all. This time has made me realize that if you want to get along well in the Immortal World, you have to have money and Magic Treasures. Forget it, let's not talk about her. I'm home. I'll look around first, Senior Sister, please hurry and get me something to eat. I'm hungry again!"

Zhao Xuan nodded while opening the Storage Bag to look inside. Suddenly, her eyes lit up and she said in surprise, "Junior Brother, why is there still so much Spirit Stone in this bag? And yet you just pretended to be poor and extorted a Third-grade Spirit Talisman from Eldest Senior Brother."

Xu Chen chuckled dryly, "That was clearly extorted by Second Senior Sister for me. You and I will split these Spirit Stones in half; consider it the harvest from our trip down the mountain."

Zhao Xuan hurriedly shook her head, "I'm not going down the mountain, what would I need Spirit Stones for?"

Xu Chen said, "Senior Sister, don't overthink it. I need you to help me buy those strange things to fertilize the medicine fields."

Zhao Xuan was instantly so angry she punched him again, saying, "I knew you'd just treat me like a poor servant girl."

"That's right. I have money now, so naturally, I can afford a servant girl. Servant girl Senior Sister, hurry and go cook. I need to catch up on sleep after I eat!"

Zhao Xuan went to punch him again, but Xu Chen laughed and ran into the small cabin holding the little fox. Zhao Xuan retracted her little fist, smiling with her eyes curved like crescents as she followed him inside to wash the rice and cook.

Soon, a wisp of cooking smoke rose from the roof of the small wooden cabin. The curling blue smoke instantly added a sense of life and vitality to this lonely and peaceful primitive mountain wilderness.

Taking advantage of the time Zhao Xuan was cooking, Xu Chen took the little fox for a walk around the front and back of the house and went to the Medicine Garden. By the time he returned, Zhao Xuan had already prepared three or four simple dishes, and the rice was cooked. A rich, fragrant aroma of food permeated the entire mountainside.

"Wow, Senior Sister's cooking skills have improved quite a bit!"

Looking at the dish of dried fragrant broad beans, the dish of stir-fried wood ear mushrooms with preserved meat, the dish of stir-fried dried bamboo shoots with bean curd knots, and the wild scallion and bird egg soup placed on the stone table, Xu Chen's mouth watered. He exclaimed in praise and hurriedly sat down, not even bothering with chopsticks, and began to eat with his hands.

Zhao Xuan brought out the rice bowls and chopsticks. Seeing Xu Chen's way of eating, she was both annoyed and amused. She hurriedly served him rice, and then the two sat opposite each other, eating under the autumn sunset.

However, one was wolfing it down, while the other was chewing slowly.

Soon, a pot of millet rice was finished, and the four small dishes were eaten clean. Xu Chen even licked the plates and soup bowls clean before leaning back against the stone, stretching his legs to digest.

"Ugh, Senior Sister's cooking is still the best. Truly, hiring a servant girl who knows how to cook is one of life's greatest joys. How come I didn't notice this merit of yours before!" Xu Chen let out a fragrant, satisfied burp and laughed heartlessly.

Zhao Xuan tidied up the bowls and chopsticks, her eyes full of tenderness as she chided, "If you like it, Senior Sister will come help you cook when I have time. But it's all just ordinary food; you'll get tired of it after a few days. It's not as carefree as eating dry biscuits and wild fruits."

Xu Chen hugged the little fox, rubbing its soft fur, and sighed, "I used to eat dry biscuits and drink cold water every day, always feeling life was bitter. But only when I was truly starving did I realize how happy and comfortable it is to be able to eat dry biscuits and wild fruits and drink a mouthful of cold water."

"You only just realized that? When I was begging at the foot of the mountain, I was hungry almost every day and was often beaten, bullied, and spat on by wild children. I would think, if only I could have a piece of dry flour cake every day. Until one time when I got sick, had no strength to beg, and was lying in a pile of hay at death's door, I met Master..."

Speaking of these things, it immediately brought up a common topic for the two lonely orphans. Xu Chen began to tell some of his experiences of herding cattle and picking up dung for wealthy families at the foot of the mountain.

By comparison, Xu Chen had lived a much happier life than Zhao Xuan. After all, he was a boy with a wilder personality and could do some heavy labor. Although it was hard every day, he could still survive by eating one meal and skipping the next.

However, ever since coming up the mountain, although life had become much lonelier and relatively bitter, at least he had never gone hungry again.

Under the setting sun, the Senior Sister and Junior Brother sat on the open ground in front of the cabin, facing the vast, colorful mountain wilderness. As they chatted, the sun slowly went down.

The wind of the late autumn evening whistled past. Hazy white mist gradually rose in the valley, and in the mountains near and far, the roars and howls of wild beasts began to echo one after another.

The temperature was a bit chilly. The little fox burrowed into Xu Chen's arms, revealing only its little head, seemingly listening with great interest.

Until the last trace of sunset disappeared beneath the mountains far away on the horizon, the sky suddenly turned dark.

Zhao Xuan stood up, smoothed her skirt, and said, "Junior Brother, it's late. I'll head back first and come see you tomorrow."

Xu Chen stood up with her and asked hesitantly, "Senior Sister, did the Great Elder help you repair your damaged Meridians?"

Zhao Xuan's body trembled slightly, then she brushed her hair and smiled gently, "Master has already examined me and given me quite a few medicinal pills. He said as long as I recuperate well, I will recover in two or three years. Junior Brother, you must seize the time to cultivate; this is the best chance for you to catch up to me."

Xu Chen felt a slight sting in his heart. After thinking for a moment, he grabbed Zhao Xuan's hand and walked toward the cabin, saying, "Then don't rush back yet, Senior Sister. Let me help you examine your body."

Zhao Xuan blushed instantly, chiding, "You don't know how to repair Meridians..."

"Who says? My medical skills are quite good. Don't be shy, Senior Sister, I'll only take a look!"

Zhao Xuan was between laughter and tears, but her heart was thumping like a drum. She hesitated about whether to break free and leave, but she didn't expect Xu Chen's movements to be so rough and wild. He pulled and dragged her into the cabin, and with a *bang*, kicked the door shut, using a surge of Yuan Qi to drop the door bolt as well.

Zhao Xuan became even more flustered, her neck turning bright red, and she found herself at a loss for what to do.

"Alright, Senior Sister, it's quiet and safe here. I won't tell anyone else after I look, you don't need to be nervous or shy at all."

Zhao Xuan stomped her feet in shame and anger, "Who's shy? I'm not shy at all! You can examine me, but you are not allowed to take off my clothes!"

Xu Chen's gaze landed on Zhao Xuan's chest for a full three breaths, then he nodded like a chick pecking at rice, "Rest assured, rest assured, even if you took your clothes off, you wouldn't be able to tell... Ouch, Senior Sister, why are you hitting me again!"

"Hmph, that's for talking nonsense!"

"Alright, alright, I won't say it anymore. Senior Sister, sit on the couch first."

"It's a deal. If you can't say anything useful after the examination, I'll beat you to death!"

"Hehe, don't worry, Senior Sister. Not only can I examine, but I can also treat, though it might be a little painful..."

Zhao Xuan's blood instantly began to flow, and her whole body felt like it was swelling and throbbing as she began to sway.

Although they were all disciples who cultivated in purity, they were still very clear about matters between men and women. Xu Chen's words made her feel like her whole body was burning.

Although she didn't object and didn't really know how to refuse, it had come too suddenly, leaving her with no mental preparation at all.

Moreover, since Junior Brother had returned this time, his cultivation aura had clearly changed significantly, especially his personality, which seemed to have matured a lot. He even had a bit of a manly air, and his words and actions were filled with confidence and assertiveness, which made her feel somewhat overwhelmed.

"Alright, Senior Sister, sit still just like you do during your daily practice. If it hurts later, you can cry out. If you really can't bear it, just say so, and I will stop."

Xu Chen used both hands to press the blushing and flustered Zhao Xuan down onto his simple bed, then quickly took off his shoes, jumped up, and sat cross-legged, taking out the Dust-Avoiding Bead to place between them before closing his eyes slightly to circulate his Qi.

Zhao Xuan:...

It seems Junior Martial Brother doesn't have any ulterior motives like that!

A moment later, Zhao Xuan discovered that Xu Chen had already restrained his Soul and aura, his breathing steady as he entered a meditative state in an instant, so her emotions quickly returned to calm; she felt annoyed, shy, and amused all at once, and although she did not know how Xu Chen intended to help her check her body, she still felt an inexplicable sense of being moved, so she assumed the five-centers-facing-the-sky posture, sat cross-legged to breathe, and slowly let her mind sink into her dantian.

(End of chapter)