Don't be afraid, no one can compete with big sister

She had to overcome the greatest bitterness she had ever tasted in her life, so what else could she do?

Xuanyuan Sheng tossed the golden sphere in his hand.

This was the first time he had seen something that wasn't knowledge-based, and the golden luster looked somewhat pleasing to the eye.

This had just fallen off Xiao Xiao.

It dropped right after their martial soul fusion ended; because Xiao Xiao was so exhausted at the time, he hadn't intended to break the item open.

Now that he was on the way home, Xuanyuan Sheng decided to see what this first dropped item actually was.

Under his firm squeeze, the golden sphere shattered into fragments and dissipated.

Holding the object in his hand, Xuanyuan Sheng couldn't quite describe what it was, but it felt strangely familiar.

It was like a fragment of something else.

The next moment, the fragment entered his body and vanished without a trace.

He reckoned that to truly know what it was, he would likely have to collect all the pieces.

Watching the familiar scenery pass by, Xuanyuan Sheng pushed open the door to the small attic.

As soon as he stepped inside, he caught a whiff of a strange odor.

"Sister Lexuan, what on earth are you making?"

He kept a straight face, wearing an expression of extreme seriousness, because he recognized a few of the ingredients.

Weren't these things meant for tonifying the kidneys?

"Just a moment, it still needs a little more time."

"How about I cook for you today instead, Sister Lexuan?"

Xuanyuan Sheng seized the opportunity to offer to take over the cooking.

If he were the one cooking, then he wouldn't have to eat these things.

"No need..."

Before Xuanyuan Sheng could continue, Zhang Lexuan tied on her grease-proof apron again, a small knot appearing at her slender waist.

The bun hairstyle on her head, a departure from her usual style, was particularly eye-catching.

She worked with practiced ease, showcasing her true skills as a chef.

Behind her.

Whether it was the peculiar food or the transformed Sister Lexuan, both kept Xuanyuan Sheng's gaze fixed firmly upon her.

And in a place where Xuanyuan Sheng couldn't see, Zhang Lexuan shyly tucked a strand of dark hair that hung by her face behind her ear.

Was it really that strange to change her hairstyle? She couldn't help but think with a hint of resentment as he kept staring at her.

She had noticed a few days ago that Xuanyuan Sheng was very interested in the bun hairstyle Xiao Xiao wore, and he had even tried to reach out and grab that bun several times.

That was why Zhang Lexuan had specifically chosen the same hairstyle this afternoon, but her younger brother's gaze didn't seem to hold the same interest it did for Xiao Xiao's bun; it was more of a sense of novelty.

As for making these dishes today, she had also steeled her resolve; in the end, it was the health of Xiao Sheng's body that made her overcome her hesitation and prepare the Ten-Complete Tonic Soup tailored for him, as per her cooking skill set.

It wasn't Xiao Sheng who had driven her to do such a thing.

If she hadn't heard about that little girl... indulging in something or other this afternoon, she, Zhang Lexuan, wouldn't have known that there was someone with such poor conduct around her younger brother.

At that time, she kept worrying: what if Xiao Sheng really learned bad habits and started running around with those classmates of his?

But then, upon second thought, Zhang Lexuan decided to trust her brother.

She had raised him since he was small; even if he had bad classmates around him, he wouldn't be easily led astray.

It was just that everyone around Xiao Sheng seemed physically weak, and she was very worried they would pass that on to her brother.

She used a towel to carry the steaming hot soup over to Xuanyuan Sheng.

Feeling the residual heat from the clay pot on her fingertips, she couldn't help but pinch her earlobe to soothe the sting.

When Zhang Lexuan looked down again, she found Xuanyuan Sheng staring at her face.

"What's wrong?" Zhang Lexuan touched her cheek with one hand, tilting her head in confusion. "Is there something strange about your sister?"

Strange? Of course it's strange, strangely beautiful.

Hearing Xuanyuan Sheng's inner evaluation, the worry in Zhang Lexuan's heart completely dissipated.

However, she still held a slight grudge against this system.

At this moment, she felt the same as Xiao Xiao: why couldn't it be mind reading?

If it were mind reading, wouldn't she be able to truly become the perfect sister for Xuanyuan Sheng?

Xuanyuan Sheng also noticed that the way Zhang Lexuan had tied her bun was exactly the same as the one on Xiao Xiao's head the other day.

He walked silently behind Zhang Lexuan, gave it a pinch, and then let it loose.

Her hair cascaded down like a waterfall, covering her shoulders.

"Sister Lexuan, don't talk to that little brat about fashion anymore. How would a little kid like her know what a big sister should look like?"

Xuanyuan Sheng took another bowl and placed it in front of Zhang Lexuan without a sound.

"What I want is for you to be my big sister."

A warm current flowed through Zhang Lexuan's heart; she knew that what little Sheng meant was that she should just be herself.

By the time she came back to her senses.

She realized that the bowl in front of her had already been piled into a mountain.

Zhang Lexuan smiled helplessly and had no choice but to help him finish the nourishing medicinal soup.

After the meal.

The two sat on the sofa.

Zhang Lexuan looked at the listless Xuanyuan Sheng: "Alright, big sister has something very important to tell you."

Xuanyuan Sheng raised one of his hands to show that he was listening.

Zhang Lexuan took out a piece of paper and handed it to him.

After glancing at the contents of the paper.

Xuanyuan Sheng asked in confusion: "What is this Teacher Selection Meeting mentioned here?"

He had never heard of Shrek having a system where teachers chose students; all along, wasn't the task of selecting geniuses for instruction something that only those Title Douluo should do?

Why did the content on this paper say that teachers from the Outer Courtyard and the Inner Courtyard were to select students from the Outer Courtyard for cultivation?

Zhang Lexuan waved her hand.

"I'm not too sure, I only know that this is a proposal jointly put forward by Teacher Zhou Yi of the Outer Courtyard and Teacher Fan Yu of the Soul Tool Department."

[As a big sister, how could you not have a hand in such a matter? Go, seize the guardianship... the right to instruct Xuanyuan Sheng.]

Zhang Lexuan glanced at the mission released by the system; this was a mission she had received when she came into contact with that paper this afternoon.

When it came to matters regarding Xuanyuan Sheng, she was always very serious, but this time it was different.

Or rather...

It could be considered a sort of verbal activity; as long as one was chosen by a teacher and truly possessed potential, then they had also implicitly become a candidate for an Inner Courtyard Core Disciple.

After hearing this, Xuanyuan Sheng felt it was quite magical, or perhaps, unfamiliar.

It was like the shock of seeing an old acquaintance suddenly act shrewdly right in front of you; that person Zhou Yi could actually think of this step.

Everyone who could enter Shrek had talent.

The Outer Courtyard dispersed the geniuses who could enter the Inner Courtyard into every class, but through the teachers' own selections, they could truly pick out talent without too many omissions.

Like the prevalent teaching style Zhou Yi originally had, it was very easy to kick a genius out of the game before they had even begun to show their worth.

Zhang Lexuan lightly nudged Xuanyuan Sheng's shoulder and teased, "What, are you afraid of being picked by that Perverted Old Auntie you always talk about?"

Before Xuanyuan Sheng could respond.

Zhang Lexuan gently rubbed Xuanyuan Sheng's head and spoke domineeringly:

"Don't be afraid, no one can compete with big sister."

"Um... huh???"

Big sister, are you, the Inner Courtyard Senior Sister, also coming to the Outer Courtyard to be a teacher?