A Very Good Conscience (Please Follow)

When Xuanyuan Sheng and the others saw Zhou Yi again.

What they saw was an old woman with a bruised and swollen face.

But after a few words from Xuanyuan Sheng and Ma Xiaotao, the group all looked out the window as if nothing had happened.

It wasn't until Zhou Yi arrived at their side.

Xiao Xiao asked in confusion: "Teacher Zhou, where did you go? How did you end up getting yourself all covered in injuries?"

Zhou Yi waved her hand.

She could see the faces of the people across from her holding back laughter, and she was in no mood to explain; they must have seen the whole thing.

And she had come to understand a truth: among this group of people, she was merely a passerby who had been dragged along, and it was impossible for her to ever truly fit in.

If she wanted to take Xuanyuan Sheng as her disciple, she could only find help. Fortunately, she had taken precautions and called Fan Yu.

In truth, it was because she had no way to use the Fixed-Stationary Soul Tool; after all, she was only a lowly Soul Emperor, and that level of soul tool would only blow her up if it detonated.

She sighed and continued: "Thank you for bringing this old bag of bones here. The rest of the journey will be accompanied by my disciple, so you don't need to worry about me anymore."

Hm?

Planning to leave so soon? How long had her automatic cultivation power bank been staying here.

Xuanyuan Sheng lost interest in the matter as well.

Go then, it was good that she was leaving.

Seeing that no one in the group made an attempt to keep her, especially since Xuanyuan Sheng didn't even know where he was looking, Zhou Yi couldn't help but snort coldly.

Hmph, she knew it.

She turned around and left with her hunched back.

However, in Xuanyuan Sheng's eyes, the humanity's luck on Zhou Yi was like a snagged thread, still connected to him.

And the further she walked, the less luck she had on her.

Originally, Zhou Yi was relatively close to him, so the luck on her could be replenished immediately after being consumed; after all, one couldn't possibly have their luck reduced while in the vicinity of humanity.

But in her current state, it seemed she would have to be supplied with luck indefinitely.

If humanity's luck was in an extremely low state, her fortune shouldn't be too bad, right?

Xuanyuan Sheng thought silently.

And Zhou Yi, up ahead, was exactly as he had imagined.

Just as she walked to the entrance of the restaurant, a waiter wobbled while carrying hot soup, completely soaking the hem of Zhou Yi's robe.

Although there was anger in Zhou Yi's heart, thinking of how Fan Yu had been waiting for her outside for a long time, she had no choice but to take a dry towel from her soul tool and press it against the spot.

Ignoring the trembling waiter behind her, she hunched her back and stepped out the door.

But she hadn't taken a few steps before she twisted her ankle and slammed into a stone pillar nearby, lunging forward and immediately sprouting a horn on her head.

Xuanyuan Sheng lowered his head with an indifferent attitude, picking food from the bowl of the little girl Xiao Xiao beside him.

It was none of his business; Zhou Yi was simply having bad luck.

"Sister Lexuan, isn't she just too unlucky?"

Ma Xiaotao exclaimed in wonder. It was the first time in her life she had seen someone so unlucky; as soon as she stepped out the door, a large, deep pit had actually appeared on the ground.

Xiao Xiao was hiding behind her palms, peeking secretly.

"Indeed. It's better to stay by Xiao Sheng's side for good luck."

Zhang Lexuan smiled and didn't say anything. Even if Zhou Yi was unlucky, it had nothing to do with her.

She had originally only wanted to fulfill her responsibility; since she had brought Zhou Yi here, she would bring her back in one piece.

However, her younger brother seemed to have a very strong opinion of this Outer Courtyard teacher, yet she didn't seem to recall any interaction between them.

"Phew~ It's fine. Now I can focus on taking you two around the outer perimeter of the Star Dou Great Forest."

Although with her current strength, there was no pressure at all in taking them around the outer perimeter, given her personality, it was impossible for her not to consider more things.

With one less person, Zhang Lexuan could put more of her attention on her own brother.

Most importantly, it had been a long time since she had accompanied Xuanyuan Sheng out to play.

This always made her feel a bit sad inside.

"Don't worry, Sister Lexuan, I will definitely take good care of Xiao Sheng, of course, when you aren't around." Ma Xiaotao recited the system's initial introduction, and she couldn't help but feel how thrilling it was.

Was this what it felt like for a real neighbor's sister to say she would be responsible for her brother? It was actually quite interesting.

"Thank you, Xiaotao." Zhang Lexuan smiled gently.

That little girl Xiao Xiao was completely captivated by Xiao Sheng's looks; she couldn't move a step unless it was for serious business.

Fortunately, Ma Xiaotao was slightly more reliable, though her strength was a bit low, which of course wasn't much of a drawback.

Xiao Xiao, who had been completely looked down upon, was not happy at all.

What the heck, just because she had a bigger conscience than her, she dared to brag and talk nonsense.

Her Violent Gauntlets were not to be trifled with.

Beside her, Xuanyuan Sheng grabbed Xiao Xiao by her chubby cheeks and pulled her toward the exit of the restaurant.

She was only as tall as someone's chest, yet she kept leaning in closer.

He felt that if he didn't pull Xiao Xiao away, she would probably end up pressed against Ma Xiaotao's conscience in a moment.

And judging by Ma Xiaotao's provocative expression, she would likely hold her chest and ask if Xiao Xiao was looking for her mommy to get some milk.

To avoid that scene from happening.

Xuanyuan Sheng simply dragged Xiao Xiao away with him.

Before Xiao Xiao could even react, a ruthless black hand had grabbed her little face and led her away.

Sure enough, compared to that stranger, Xiao Sheng was more willing to look after her.

However, walking ahead with Xuanyuan Sheng, Xiao Xiao felt a flutter of romantic thoughts in her heart.

As the two walked, a gentle breeze brushed through her hair, and their sleeves brushed against each other from time to time.

Xiao Xiao quietly surveyed the surrounding environment.

Beside her, Xuanyuan Sheng was focused on the road, his eyes fixed on the ground beneath his feet.

And behind them.

Ma Xiaotao seemed to be saying something to Lexuan, making her cover her mouth and laugh.

Everything was normal; nothing strange was happening.

But it was precisely because it was normal that Xiao Xiao felt it was abnormal.

"Love System, where is my peach blossom luck? You've given it to me for so long, why hasn't there been any change?"

If she couldn't grab the Love System by the collar, she would have learned from the tall guys to grab it by the collar with one hand and point a finger at it while questioning it.

Where was the relief food for this little pervert?

Did you swallow it all by yourself?

The Love System was also quite helpless and retorted:

[Tell me, what reward do you get after successfully becoming an apprentice? Why don't you look at the mission clearly yourself?]

Xiao Xiao took another look: "It says to give a wisp of peach blossom luck, is there a problem with that?"

[You still know it's just a wisp of peach blossom luck, right? Being able to let you touch his hand is already the limit; what else are you expecting to happen?]

[Do you want me to send him to your bed to warm it for you?]

Xiao Xiao covered her face, feeling a bit shy.

She was just saying it; there was no need to jump to such a large scale... of progress.

She would be perfectly satisfied with just a simple kiss.

Hearing no response from the system, Xiao Xiao daydreamed happily, unconsciously moving a little closer to Xuanyuan Sheng.

Treading through the green ocean, which was the sea of trees seen everywhere on this continent.

The group finally arrived at the Star Dou Great Forest, where the towering trees blocked out much of the sunlight.