In a completely new cabin.
Qing Qi was unceremoniously thrown into a corner, all five limbs tied up like a Christmas turkey.
On a wooden couch, Jiang Xuan found himself helplessly pinned down by Nangong Liu Yun, who had him in a grip that felt more like a wrestling move than anything romantic.
“Husband, you must really want to get back to the Great Jiang Imperial City, right? If you can satisfy me for three months, I’ll take you back!”
Jiang Xuan: “!!!!!!!”
“Wait a second! Three months is outrageous… let’s put that on the back burner… and honestly, I don’t want to go back to the Great Jiang Imperial City anyway.”
“Husband, do you want to stay here? Have you fallen for my Second Senior Sister after she put her hands on you?
Fine, fine, I’ll just take everything back from you right in front of her!”
Jiang Xuan: “……”
As Nangong Liu Yun finished speaking, Jiang Xuan found himself forced into an honest confrontation with her.
The once confident Great Sage had just taken a blow that felt like a wrecking ball.
All his defenses crumbled into dust.
And just like that, Jiang Xuan was knee-deep in a predicament.
Oh boy, the Great Sage was falling apart; he was totally unreliable.
“Husband, tell me honestly—who’s better, me or Senior Sister? You can even say it to her face; she’s awake now.”
“Ah… naturally, Liu Yun, you’re better… can I get a break here?”
“Nope… If three months is too long, you can stick around with me for three days instead…”
At this moment, the long-silent Qing Qi suddenly piped up:
“Little Junior Sister, I’m begging you as your Senior Sister—can you please take off the blindfold covering my eyes? Just one peek, please!
I’ll shower you with spirit stones and magical treasures! I can’t take this voice anymore!”
Jiang Xuan: “?????”
Though he didn’t quite grasp Qing Qi’s outburst, he was completely taken aback.
Meanwhile, Nangong Liu Yun flatly rejected her:
“No way, I’m enjoying tormenting you, Senior Sister! Just hearing your voice is a privilege; want more?
Soon enough, you’ll realize that in comparison to me, you’re just not in the same league.”
Right then, Jiang Xuan thought,
[Oh no, these two have some really weird hobbies; it’s no wonder they’re Sisters—they clearly share some similarities.
I have to admit, it’s definitely a shared family trait, but their hobbies? They’re just hurting me! Come on!]
After hearing Qing Qi’s desperate request, Nangong Liu Yun seemed to get even more excited.
And she just kept bombarding Jiang Xuan with questions.
“Husband, you’re such an easy target. Does Senior Sister have my kind of skills?”
“If you had to choose, would you pick Senior Sister or me?”
“Could it be that because Senior Sister’s in the corner now, she’s suddenly more appealing?”
“Come on, go over there and apologize to Senior Sister…”
….
Faced with all sorts of “torture” from Nangong Liu Yun, Jiang Xuan was completely at his breaking point.
At that moment, his eyes were vacant as he obediently followed her orders.
“Little Qi, please, just don’t listen to her…”
“I’m sorry, Liu Yun… she’s… she’s way better than you….”
…..
On the other side, Qing Qi was just as broken.
“Ahhh! Little Junior Sister, I really admit my mistake! Please throw me out, stop torturing me! I give up!!!”
“And please, just let him go! I’ll take all the heat for this, I won’t resist!”
“Nope, I can’t hold back any longer! What do you want? I’ll agree to anything as long as you take off the blindfold!”
…..
“Wait, I haven’t even given it my all, and you’re already collapsing, Senior Sister?
What, weren’t you always wanting to take my stuff? Now that you know you’ve lost, you’re begging for mercy?
Okay, since you’re admitting defeat, I’ll just seal your ears too!”
“Don’t… I actually haven’t given up yet, let me listen a little longer.”
Nangong Liu Yun: “?????”
Realizing what was happening, Nangong Liu Yun promptly tossed Qing Qi outside the cabin.
With a playful grin, she turned to Jiang Xuan and said:
“Husband, it’s only been a day, and you’re already worn out?
Seems like your physical resilience has improved a bit since last time, but not by much.”
At this point, the Great Sage activated his highest-level defense mode, warning Jiang Xuan.
If the top defense mode failed, he could be in serious danger.
To calm Nangong Liu Yun down for a bit, Jiang Xuan spoke in a low tone:
“Sister Liu Yun, can we talk about something other than… that? I realize I hardly know anything about you.
I thought you were just the spoiled brat of the Imperial City, yet you keep surprising me!
You’re so strong, yet you’ve been keeping it under wraps. You only show your true power when I’m in danger.”
“My affairs are not something a fragile little boy should pry into. The more you know, the more trouble it brings, and I don’t want you involved.”
Jiang Xuan: “……”
“Alright, since you’re begging, I’ll give you some rest. Just hang around here for about half a day, and I’ll be back soon.
I’m planning to take Second Senior Sister back to the Qing Luan Sect, and naturally, Master will punish her.
Sigh, it seems like I almost shattered her will… she clearly hasn’t seen enough of the world.”
Upon hearing that Nangong Liu Yun would finally let him rest for a moment, Jiang Xuan’s dull eyes regained a hint of color.
Outside the cabin.
Nangong Liu Yun appeared in front of Qing Qi.
“Second Senior Sister, Master instructed me to bring back this rebellious disciple of yours the first chance I got.
I’m taking you back to meet our Master.”
Qing Qi: “????????”
Snapping back to reality, Qing Qi immediately pleaded:
“Little Junior Sister, before we go back to the Qing Luan Sect, could you please grant me a tiny request? This might be the only request I ever make in my life.”
“Hmm? Is it that serious? Spill it.”
“Um… please, please take off the black cloth from my eyes. I… I just want to see Brother Xuan one last time…”
“Nope, no peeking. I’ve already been merciful by letting you hear his voice. That’s all you’re getting.
What, have you secretly been pining after him?”
“Not… it’s just that voice is too enchanting… I’ve tried my best not to imagine, but I can’t control myself.
Please, I can’t bear not seeing Brother Xuan… just let me look one last time.”
Nangong Liu Yun: “…..”
Feeling somewhat at a loss, Nangong Liu Yun leaned in close to Qing Qi and whispered:
“Sorry, no can do. I’ve left so many marks on Husband, you’re not qualified to see anymore.
But, I’ll compromise and let you hear his voice one last time.”
With that, Nangong Liu Yun dragged Qing Qi back into the cabin.
“Husband, I’m getting ready to take Senior Sister back to the Qing Luan Sect. You can say your goodbyes now.”
Hearing this, Jiang Xuan thought for a moment before slowly replying:
“Little Qi, safe travels.”
As soon as Jiang Xuan’s gentle words fell, Qing Qi completely broke down.
“Brother Xuan, wait for me! I will rescue you from this wicked Little Junior Sister! I promise to come back! Just believe in me!”
“Hmm? Looks like you’re getting a bit cocky there, Second Senior Sister. Instead of throwing around empty threats, maybe you should consider how to get through Master first.
Just a little hint: Master’s got the Divine Whip ready—trust me, you’re in for quite a beating! Better brace yourself, Master isn’t nearly as soft-hearted as I am.”
Qing Qi: “……”
After instructing Jiang Xuan to stay put in the cabin, Nangong Liu Yun’s figure vanished into thin air with Qing Qi in tow.
Once he confirmed that Nangong Liu Yun had really left, Jiang Xuan immediately began to ponder his future plans.
Just at that moment, the long-dormant System was stirred, suddenly emitting a mechanical voice.
