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Qi Xiao forced a smile, feeling the weight of the situation.
"Senior Sister, you must be joking," he replied, trying to lighten the mood.
Song Xiaoling's irritation only grew. "Put away that foolish grin. It's clear what you're thinking."
Su Lingyue's expression turned serious, a hint of disapproval in her eyes. "I know you're upset, but now that you've joined Qingjing Peak, you must understand what can and cannot be said, what can and cannot be done. If Master were here today and saw your wavering resolve, he would surely punish you severely."
A shadow crossed Qi Xiao's eyes at her words. He had only been contemplating stepping away from the sect a little, yet Su Lingyue and Song Xiaoling reacted so strongly. If it came to the day he truly left, wouldn’t it be even more difficult? It seemed he needed to plan this carefully; for now, it was best to avoid trouble altogether.
Realizing this, Qi Xiao cupped his hands in respect and lowered his gaze. "Thank you for your guidance, Senior Sisters. I will remember your words. I hope you can cover for me regarding today’s incident."
Song Xiaoling couldn't help but scoff at him. "Now you’re afraid? Hmph! I’m going to tell Master about this so he can give you a proper punishment for being such a traitor."
Qi Xiao furrowed his brow in confusion. "If my resolve is weak and it's normal for you both to be angry, then why is it that Senior Sister is so furious?"
It wasn’t just about fighting with Lu Yuan; she insisted on reporting him to Master Hanying. If it weren’t for the lessons learned from his past life, he might have thought that Song Xiaoling actually cared about him.
Song Xiaoling paused, her expression shifting as if she recalled something unpleasant. Her face flushed with anger as she snapped, "I can't stand traitors! Someone has been at Qingjing Peak for so long and still thinks about leaving. Meanwhile, there are those who aren't even from Qingjing Peak but come here every day without fail! Tell me, how can I not be angry?"
"Junior Brother Ye is kind-hearted and sincere; you're not even fit to compare to him!"
Qi Xiao lowered his eyes, suddenly understanding. So that was it—Senior Sister was upset because he had taken a position without cherishing it and hadn’t stepped aside for her obedient junior brother sooner.
"I understand what you mean, Senior Sister," Qi Xiao replied earnestly. "I will remember your words. I know my character is lacking; I won't hinder Junior Brother's path or obstruct Senior Sister's view any longer. After returning, I will move out of my current residence to avoid disturbing Junior Brother Ye and all of you."
Originally, Qi Xiao was the last in line and the only male disciple, which is why Master Hanying had specially assigned him a residence near Han Yue Hall. The place was rich in spiritual energy and well-located, not far from where the senior sisters lived; it was also on their way to Han Yue Hall.
In the beginning, that was indeed a sign of Qi Xiao's favored status.
Given the current situation, it seems that the other sisters have long found him to be an eyesore. Furthermore, now that Ye Xiuyuan has officially become a disciple, he is likely in need of a good courtyard. Is there any place in Qingjing Peak better than Han Yue Hall for him? Naturally, there isn’t.
In a logical turn of events, Qi Xiao took Song Xiaoling's dissatisfaction as a cue for self-reflection. If Song Xiaoling found him bothersome and wanted him to be more considerate, then starting from this courtyard should show enough sincerity. After all, he had no desire to maintain further ties with the people of Qingjing Peak. Moving away from Bixiao Pavilion would perfectly fulfill his wish.
However, upon hearing this, Song Xiaoling stared at him with wide eyes, clearly in disbelief. What do you mean? Do you think saying these things is meant to force you out of Bixiao Pavilion to make room for Junior Brother Ye?
Qi Xiao’s expression grew more confused. Wasn’t that the case? If he remembered correctly, it was Song Xiaoling who first brought up this idea three months ago. It didn’t matter if it was brought up a bit earlier now.
But upon receiving his confirmation, Song Xiaoling seemed struck, her eyes reddening slightly as she pressed her lips together, clearly quite upset. So in your heart, this is how you see me?
A hint of impatience flickered within Qi Xiao. In her past life, she had gone to great lengths to find an excuse to force him out; now that he was proposing it himself, what was there to be unwilling about?
His voice turned slightly cold, tinged with annoyance. Wasn’t this what the Second Senior Sister thought as well?
Song Xiaoling took a step back, momentarily at a loss for words. Before Qi Xiao returned, Junior Brother Ye had indeed complained to her about how cold Qingjing Peak was and expressed a desire to move to a warmer place. However, she had never considered giving Qi Xiao’s courtyard to Junior Brother Ye.
Although Bixiao Pavilion had hot springs and advanced climate-adjusting formations that made it quite warm and comfortable, she…
Song Xiaoling bit her lip, her face pale as she hesitated to speak.
Noticing this, Su Lingyue approached them with an expression of dissatisfaction as she shot a glance at Song Xiaoling and spoke coolly.
The matter of the disciples' residence is already arranged by the Master, so there's no need for us disciples to worry about it. With such a large Qingjing Peak, building another courtyard isn't a difficult task. Besides, Junior Brother Ye has Elder Ye's affection and the Master's protection. Are you really worried that he won't have a suitable place to stay?
Song Xiaoling seemed to have grasped a lifeline, nodding repeatedly.
"That's right! We at Qingjing Peak have no reason to fret over a single disciple's residence."
Qi Xiao looked at her with some confusion, his brows furrowing even deeper. They were acting with great righteousness, yet he hoped they wouldn't be so overly principled.
He cupped his hands and said, "I misspoke. It's just that I intend to go to the back mountain for quiet cultivation. The Bixiao Pavilion is such a good residence; I won't be staying there anyway, so it would be better to let Junior Brother Ye have it."
Su Lingyue was even more dissatisfied. "You're only going for quiet cultivation; it's not like you're not coming back. Why should you give up the courtyard? If you do this, won't outsiders think that we at Qingjing Peak are treating people unequally?"
A wave of frustration surged within Qi Xiao. What was going on? Previously, he was reluctant to give up his own space and even complained to the Master about it. Yet now that he was willing, the two senior sisters were pushing back and trying to dissuade him.
Forget it; at most, he would just go directly to the back mountain for cultivation. After all, the people of Qingjing Peak didn't think highly of him, so they probably wouldn't come looking for him.
Qi Xiao concealed the complex emotions on his face and nodded.
As if to show their determination, the two senior sisters directly escorted Qi Xiao back to Bixiao Pavilion, where an unexpected guest awaited them.
Ye Xiuyuan stood there in thin clothing, looking pale and frail, seemingly shivering slightly in the cool wind.
Seeing the three descend from their flying artifact, he approached with a cheerful smile and a gentle tone.
"I heard that Senior Brother hadn't returned for quite some time; I was quite startled. I thought you didn't want to live with me anymore. But it seems I arrived not long ago, and here you are back."
Qi Xiao looked at him in surprise. "Live with me?"
Ye Xiuyuan lowered his gaze and smiled innocently.
"The weather at Qingjing Peak is chilly, and since the Master saw that my health was weak, he mentioned that there’s a hot spring in your courtyard that could help me dispel my coldness. So he allowed me to stay here. You won’t be angry, will you?"
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