Chapter 339: Shuh Luo Chang (Embarrassing Scene)
Cloudy Middle Crane stood silently by and felt that Mu Jixue truly had changed. Compared to before, she seemed more composed and mature.
Even Chen Leling appeared to gradually accept her presence, seemingly very happy about it.
Mu Jixue said softly, “Hmm… This kid can’t use chopsticks at all; she just grabs food with her hands.”
Her gaze accidentally swept over Cloudy Middle Crane while she spoke.
She wanted to get closer to him, wanting to wash away those bad memories with her actions, hoping he could see a new, more mature version of herself.
Cloudy Middle Crane helplessly explained, “No choice, she’s always lived in the forest. She definitely doesn’t know how to use chopsticks.”
After hearing this, Mu Jixue frowned in worry and said, “But such a big girl, how do you plan on raising her in the sect? We can’t keep hiding her forever, right? People will eventually find out.”
This was indeed a tricky issue.
Chen Leling’s existence was too peculiar. If discovered, it might stir up unnecessary trouble. Thankfully, Xia Linglong had mentioned having friends who could help, which might solve this problem and keep Chen Leling’s identity hidden.
But even if the identity problem was settled, the daily care issues also put Cloudy Middle Crane in a bind.
Luckily, his house was spacious enough for Chen Leling to have her own room.
However, there were many inconveniences for both genders; yet, forcing her away from Cloudy Middle Crane would probably not be an option.
Plus, they needed to get her used to wearing clothes and stop walking around b*tt-n*ked.
And, they needed to slowly teach her human habits like eating with chopsticks and communicating with people…
Thinking of all these little things, Cloudy Middle Crane felt a headache coming on.
Fortunately, Auntie Jiuer could help, whom he considered omnipotent, capable of solving any living difficulties.
Oh, and that fake omnipotent Star Soothsayer also came along, as she had been hiding inside a magic cube previously.
While Cloudy Middle Crane’s mind raced thinking about how to take care of Chen Leling in the future, he suddenly heard a series of violent coughs.
The fire-eating Chen Leling had choked on her meal.
“Honk, honk, honk…”
“So, just eat slowly…”
Mu Jixue laughed bitterly as she poured some tea water into a cup for Chen Leling, who immediately gulped it down.
“Aww…♪”
She made a contented sound and continued sinking back into her food paradise.
Su Xinghe watched with a playful smirk, “But she sure is enjoying her meal. I wonder if she’ll ever turn back into a human?”
Cloudy Middle Crane nodded, “Yeah.”
Seeing this, Mu Jixue quickly chimed in, “No matter what life problems come up after returning to the sect, just let me know! I’ll help too!”
She patted her chest confidently, her face radiating reliability!
She wanted to show off more, raise her favorability rating in Cloudy Middle Crane’s eyes!
But…
Cloudy Middle Crane’s next words made her speechless, “Are you free? Chances are you’ll be hauled back by Master Youyue for training again soon enough.”
Mu Jixue’s face instantly turned awkward, “Uh…”
She had let her guard down!
Mu Jixue had forgotten that she was on vacation, and returning to the sect meant facing that hellish, painful training life again.
Just thinking about it, her enthusiasm wilted like a deflated balloon.
She didn’t want to go back!!! She didn’t want to train.
Mu Jixue was filled with resistance—she truly didn’t want to endure that torturous training life anymore.
Su Xinghe, seeing Mu Jixue’s failed attempt, gloated, “What a pity, but Miss Jixue has innate talent; she really should focus on training and not get distracted. Brother Cloud, feel free to ask my sister and me for help; we’ll do our best! Right, Sister?”
Su Xinghe was secretly reveling in Mu Jixue’s misfortune.
Su Xianxian, who was supposed to watch the drama, was taken aback and felt quite lost.
But Su Xianxian quickly realized this was Su Xinghe’s chance to improve relations with Cloudy Middle Crane!
After her recent explosion, Su Xianxian had firmly decided she liked Cloudy Middle Crane and wanted to be with him.
When this chance was thrown at her, instead of panicking or staying silent, she seized it too.
Taking a deep breath, Su Xianxian mustered her courage and said, “That’s right, Brother Cloud. Finding Chen Leling is our three-person responsibility. Brother Cloud shouldn’t bear this alone; any life trouble can be solved by us!’
Her voice still wavered a bit but was far more determined than before.
Listening to Su Xianxian’s passionate words, Su Xinghe inwardly applauded, wishing she could give her sister a big thumbs up.
Indeed, taking care of Chen Leling was their shared responsibility. They owed Chen Leling’s father a favor and naturally had to help!
But for unrelated bystander Mu Jixue, Su Xinghe privately mused, it’s better if she stays out of the way.
Chen Leling was theirs!
Mu Jixue: “…”
Mu Jixue narrowed her eyes and glared at Su Xinghe, her expression turning sour.
She had finally thought of a chance to gain Cloudy Middle Crane’s favor and get closer to him, but now someone had hijacked her moment! How annoying!
Mu Jixue: [Why are you stealing my thunder?]
Su Xinghe: [How am I stealing your thunder? You’re not cut out for this. Go play with your master!]
Their gazes clashed like sparks.
Mu Jixue’s eyes blazed with challenge, declaring war on Su Xinghe: [Want to fight?]
Su Xinghe held her ground, retaliating with a challenge: [I’m ready! Who’s afraid of whom?]
Even with Mu Jixue’s cheating prowess, her Yuan Ying cultivation wasn’t something to scoff at.
Both refused to back down, staring each other down until the air seemed to freeze solid.
“Aaaah, *cough*♪”
But Chen Leling, the topic of conversation, ignored them all. After a satisfying, long “Mmmph,” she declared, it seemed, that she had eaten her fill.
Cloudy Middle Crane watched everything.
He sincerely wished such peaceful living could last forever.
