This Little Cultivator Lacked the Proper Temperament

This little cultivator lacked the proper temperament. Hugging the spirit plants, it shuffled over to a seedling and planted them not far from it.

The seedling emitted a green glow. Lingxi could not help taking a few more looks. It had grown so quickly—just a few days ago, it had only been a seed.

But Lingxi greatly liked the aura of this seedling. It felt as though endless life energy and spiritual power swirled around it.

It felt that if it stayed by this spirit plant, it would grow faster in the future. Perhaps it would be able to grow up very soon.

After planting the Yellow Spirit Fruit seedlings, it immediately went off to tend to the other spirit plants.

What a fulfilling life. Lingxi thought happily. When it saw the ball of light nestled atop the vines, it immediately ran over.

Jiang Lu had no idea what the diligent little ginseng inside the space was thinking. Right now, she was enjoying the show. Nothing was more interesting than watching a drama unfold in person.

"Wuwuwu~ Eldest Senior Sister, I know you don't like me, but why did you push me? You clearly knew my strength wasn't high."

"Wuwuwu~"

Liu Qingqing lay in Xi Siyu's arms, her face pale as two trails of clear tears flowed down her cheeks.

Her tone brimmed with accusation.

"Junior Sister, what do you mean by that? We aren't in the dense forest anymore—we've already entered the Illusory Forest. Besides, the Demon-Eyed Wolf across from us was a third-rank demonic beast. Didn't I tell all of you to hide to the side and not interfere?"

"But what about you? What were you trying to do by stepping forward so presumptuously? The disciples were fighting, and they still had to split their attention to look after you?"

"If I hadn't pushed you away just now, would you still be standing here talking to me?"

No matter how good Fu Yao's temper was, this fool was enough to anger her to death.

If Liu Qingqing wanted attention, there was no need to go this far. Several disciples had been injured because of her reckless actions.

They had been fighting well just now and were only a step away from killing the Demon-Eyed Wolf. Yet Junior Sister had insisted on sticking her foot into the matter. Because she suddenly appeared, several disciples had failed to rein in their spiritual power and accidentally injured their companions, who were now lying on the ground nursing their wounds.

And what about her?

It would have been one thing if she had rushed over, but all she did was make things worse!

Fortunately, they had joined forces and defeated the Demon-Eyed Wolf. Otherwise, those disciples would all have fallen here.

If Master had not told them to take good care of her, Fu Yao would have thrown her straight into the forbidden grounds.

"Eldest Senior Sister, Junior Sister didn't do it on purpose. Don't scold her anymore."

Xi Siyu looked at his puffed-up Eldest Senior Sister, his tone pleading.

Wuwuwu~

Why did it have to be him?!

Second Senior Brother only knew how to stand at the side and watch the show!

Sensing Xi Siyu's resentful gaze, Lu Lingfeng immediately turned his head aside. A bet was a bet, and the loser had to firmly stand on Junior Sister's side.

They truly had liked this delicate, soft little Junior Sister before. She was adorable, talented, and spoke sweetly.

But they simply could not accept that brain of hers, stupid as a pig's!

It would have been fine if she were stupid but obedient. Unfortunately, she was disobedient. Yet she carried great fortune upon her, which was why Master had instructed them to put Junior Sister first in all matters. It brought them no harm, only benefit, and perhaps they might even gain something unexpected.

They truly did gain things. If she did not stir up trouble, everything went quite smoothly.

Yet every time Junior Sister obtained some opportunity herself, she still had to stir up trouble and create a bit of difficulty for herself. They truly could not understand it. What was she trying to achieve?

In short, how could the words "mentally exhausted" possibly cover it all?

Still, only a few of their direct disciples knew these matters. They had not revealed them to outsiders.

That was why rumors outside claimed that they doted on Junior Sister as though she were their lives, and they could not even explain themselves.

Fu Yao looked at Liu Qingqing's stubborn face and clenched her fists.

Endure!

Endure!

Then she turned her head away and looked to the side.

"Third Senior Brother~"

Liu Qingqing's timid, pitiful voice rang out again, tears glistening in her eyes.

Xi Siyu was somewhat helpless and immediately said softly,

"Junior Sister, we aren't blaming you. We're only worried that you might get hurt."

"Second Senior Brother, don't you agree?"

Xi Siyu looked at Lu Lingfeng. Hmph, even if he had lost, he could not be the only one made to suffer this hardship. He could not afford to provoke Eldest Senior Sister, but could he not provoke Second Senior Brother?

Lu Lingfeng: ...

What a headache.

Seeing Liu Qingqing raise her eyes to look at him, he smiled awkwardly and hurriedly nodded.

"That's right, Junior Sister. Aren't we just afraid that you'll get hurt?"

Then he crouched down, leaned close to her ear, and whispered, "When we go back, tell Master whatever you want. He'll give it all to you."

The disciples: Did he think they could not hear him just because he spoke so softly? They had Divine Sense!

Then, one after another, they turned to look at Fu Yao. Eldest Senior Sister, please do something about them!

Fu Yao met everyone's gazes and helplessly rubbed her forehead.

Sometimes, keeping secrets was quite painful too. Then, dissatisfaction in her voice, she said,

"Second Junior Brother, Third Junior Brother, keep Junior Sister under control. If this happens again, the three of you can go spend some time in the forbidden grounds together!"

Lu Lingfeng: ...

Xi Siyu: ...

What did it have to do with them?!

Then they cast Fu Yao an aggrieved look before turning to Liu Qingqing, their eyes full of pleading.

Liu Qingqing's hands clenched tightly beneath her sleeves, her nails nearly digging into her flesh.

Why could Eldest Senior Sister not just listen to her and properly follow her script?

Second Senior Brother and Third Senior Brother were standing on her side, yet Fu Yao still reprimanded them. She was clearly doing it on purpose. If she had the ability, why did she not come at Liu Qingqing directly?!

When they returned, Liu Qingqing would definitely weep before Master. Last time, Eldest Senior Sister had been punished and sent out to train, which had let Liu Qingqing off the hook. This time, she definitely would not let Fu Yao have it so easy.

"Senior Brothers, I... it's all because I dragged you down."

Liu Qingqing lowered her eyes, wiped away the tears on her face, and spoke softly to the two of them. Then she slowly rose to her feet and obediently walked to the side.

Fu Yao cast her a glance and said nothing more.

After putting away the Demon-Eyed Wolf on the ground, she told everyone to search around for spirit plants.

A third-rank demonic beast would generally have a corresponding guardian spirit plant.

Sure enough, they soon found several spirit plants.

Only after Jiang Lu saw them leave did she smack her lips, still wanting more.

Then she began searching around the area.

The Crimson Reed Domain was covered in dense forests, with spirit herbs carpeting the ground. Accordingly, demonic beasts and spirit beasts roamed everywhere.

Most spirit beasts were gentle and not as dangerous as those in other domains. Many cultivators came here to capture spirit beasts and sell them for cultivators to form contracts with.

Jiang Lu vaguely had a premonition that this training trip—or rather, this scavenging expedition—was not something she should leave on a whim. She would have unexpected gains.

Yet after searching around, she found nothing at all.

She scratched her head. Had she been overthinking it?

The elders watching from the shadows saw Jiang Lu emerge again, intending to scavenge for leftovers, and helplessly shook their heads. This little cultivator lacked the proper temperament.

Since she would not find anything good anyway, they gradually paid less attention to her.

Just as she was preparing to leave, she suddenly heard two squeaks. Her footsteps halted, and she looked toward the source of the sound. There, a tiny fiery-red mouse was digging something out of the ground.