Senior brother is so awesome!

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Lin Hongxuan's voice rose unconsciously as he became agitated. The others present turned their gazes to the two of them, some surprised, some disappointed, and some accusing. Yang Shanshan felt so ashamed that she wanted to disappear into the ground. Although the matter seemed to have started because of her, the culprit was still at large and enjoying himself. She gritted her teeth. Just then, a clear, cold voice broke the silence, "There are many suspicious things about this matter. Please investigate thoroughly, Master."

The one who spoke was the second senior brother. He had already stood up, his back to her. Dressed in white, he stood solemnly with his long hair flying, naturally exuding an air of indifference. Yang Shanshan felt a sense of relief. With him there, she would be alright. He had said he would protect her for the rest of her life.

Ye Xianqing nodded solemnly, his stern gaze fixed on Zhong Zhichen. "What does Chen'er think?"

Zhong Zhichen stood up, cupped his hands in a fist salute, and exuded an icy aura. He said coldly, "This matter is due to my dereliction of duty. I beg Master to grant me three days, and I will certainly make amends!" His tone was firm, each word like a nail. Yang Shanshan felt a tightness in her chest. It was all her fault for being too foolish and falling into his trap. But he had taken full advantage of her last night, so he deserved it...

Ye Xianqing's expression softened slightly as he looked at Zhong Zhichen below with satisfaction. "If we fail to retrieve the Mountain and River Map within three days and it falls into the hands of someone with ulterior motives, the world will be in danger. My disciple, you must do your best."

Zhong Zhichen nodded in agreement, and just when everyone thought the matter was over, they heard a roguish voice say, "Master, I have been eating and drinking for free at Sanqing Mountain and I feel very guilty. Could you send me to handle this matter with my senior brother so that I can lend him a hand!"

Yang Shanshan recognized the speaker as the fourth prince, Situ Ze, dressed in a black robe embroidered with golden dragons, with a jade pendant at his waist. Because of the distance, she couldn't make out the carving, but her intuition told her it was incredibly valuable. She couldn't help but think, "If my eldest brother is the Regent of the Xuanyuan Kingdom, then judging by your luxurious attire, you, fourth prince, must be no ordinary person." This only deepened her curiosity about the mystery of Sanqing Mountain. And what, then, was that landscape painting?

Ye Xianqing was very pleased to see that he had volunteered and agreed. Situ Ze then sat back down with a smile and nodded to his second senior brother when no one was paying attention. Yang Shanshan happened to see it and wondered if he was following his second senior brother's instructions.

After the meeting, Ye Xianqing told everyone to go back. Since it was her time to practice martial arts, he asked her to stay behind. Yang Shanshan was sitting right by the door, standing with her head down waiting for the six people to leave. However, she was subjected to all sorts of stares and felt extremely embarrassed. Her eldest brother walked past without looking at her, and the chilling aura emanating from him made her shiver. When her second brother, dressed in white, walked past, Yang Shanshan subconsciously looked up at him, expecting to be ignored. But when she looked up, she met a pair of gentle eyes. He glanced at her and then walked away, but it made her feel incredibly at ease, as if a huge weight had been lifted off her shoulders.

The third son walked past, fanning himself with his fan. She ignored the fourth and fifth sons, keeping her head down like a welcoming statue. The little boy was the last to come out, giving her a heavy snort and saying, "You can't look at other men, understand?" His cute little face tightened and drooped as he spoke. Yang Shanshan rolled her eyes. Did he think that having a relationship with her would control her freedom? So chauvinistic at such a young age! She ignored him and went to the backyard, his threatening voice coming from behind her: "You little brat, you just wait!"

Upon arriving at the backyard, Ye Xianqing led Yang Shanshan into the bamboo forest and walked to the Azure Cloud Stone. As she was wondering, Ye Xianqing spoke, "Do you remember what I said last time about the profound internal energy within you?"

"Yes, disciple remembers." She nodded, puzzled.

Ye Xianqing then asked, "Do you want unparalleled martial arts skills?"

Yang Shanshan's eyes lit up immediately, and she nodded heavily, "Of course, I have long wanted to master unparalleled martial arts and help the weak and oppressed!" She patted her chest as she spoke, looking very ambitious.

Ye Xianqing laughed and tapped her forehead with his finger. His eyes, full of vicissitudes, held a hint of doting affection. "I don't expect you to fight for the weak and oppressed, I only ask that you can protect yourself."

She continued nodding like a chick pecking at rice, tugging at the sleeve of his long robe and pleading, "Then Master, please teach me quickly!"

Ye Xianqing had her sit on the Qingyun Stone, while he sat cross-legged behind her, placing his hands on a certain acupoint on her back. He repeatedly told her not to have any distracting thoughts, or she would suffer a qi deviation. Yang Shanshan didn't know how much time had passed, but she felt completely comfortable, as if she were in a fairyland. Her limbs and bones were filled with a pervasive warmth, as if something had been released and was seeping into all her meridians. Her lower abdomen felt warm and full. Then Ye Xianqing whispered in her ear, "Chan'er, open your eyes."

Yang Shanshan opened her eyes as instructed, jumped off the Qingyun Stone and stretched her limbs. She found herself much lighter than usual, and asked in surprise, "Master, what did you just do? Why do I feel like I've been reborn?"

He looked at the girl who barely reached his chest, her eyes sparkling with a smile like peach blossoms, making one want to obey her. He sighed inwardly, thinking that such a woman, with her martial arts skills, might be able to save him from danger and prevent him from being controlled by others.

"Master?" Yang Shanshan asked with her big eyes, wondering why her master kept staring at her.

Ye Xianqing came to his senses and smiled, "Master has only released the sealed internal energy. In the future, I will teach you some martial arts, otherwise having internal energy alone will not be enough."

She was so happy she wanted to jump for joy! She never imagined she could become a chivalrous hero! After escaping Sanqing Mountain and roaming the martial world, no one would dare to bother her! Haha!