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As Ye Xiuyuan's words fell, he had not yet waited for Qi Xiao to react when he heard two female voices beside him, speaking in unison.
"No."
Su Lingyue pressed her lips together. "Xiao still needs to recuperate; it’s not suitable for the two of them to live together. Master must have forgotten this point. I will go see Master right away."
Ye Xiuyuan's expression stiffened, and he forced a smile. "But the Bixiao Pavilion is so spacious; it can easily accommodate two people."
Song Xiaoling, straightforward as ever, replied, "It’s inappropriate, plain and simple. The Qingjing Peak is so large; is there really nowhere else for them to stay?"
Ye Xiuyuan's face turned pale, and beneath his broken smile lay a hint of embarrassment.
What was going on? Hadn't Qi Xiao already been shunned by everyone on Qingjing Peak? Why were the two sisters still speaking up for him today?
Song Xiaoling shot him a glance, seemingly realizing that her previous attitude had been too hasty and inappropriate. She cleared her throat softly and adjusted her tone.
"Junior Brother Ye, I didn’t mean to target you. It’s just that each disciple of Qingjing Peak has their own residence. Having you live with Qi Xiao would truly be unfair to you. I will go report to Master and arrange another place for you."
Ye Xiuyuan thanked her with difficulty, his eyes swirling with dark emotions, a sense of unease creeping in.
The Second Sister seemed to be acting in his best interest, but why did he feel that she simply didn’t want him to move in?
Could it be that in their hearts, Qi Xiao still held some status? Even though Qi Xiao had harmed him and ruined his image, it seemed that all it did was annoy them without truly shaking his position in their eyes.
No, he had to drive Qi Xiao out completely; only he deserved to be a disciple of Qingjing Peak.
The young man suddenly clenched his fists tightly, a flicker of ferocity flashing in his eyes.
Noticing his small movement, Qi Xiao correctly guessed his intentions and felt a wave of disgust rise within him.
This Ye Xiuyuan was indeed here to stir trouble. If he let himself get provoked and acted out of line, even if he was right, it would turn into something unreasonable.
Not only might he lose the courtyard, but he could also get kicked out himself and possibly even anger Master.
Ye Xiuyuan had calculated that he would remain as clueless as before; unfortunately for him, this time he would be disappointed.
Though unsure why this situation had arisen for him in this life, seeing Ye Xiuyuan secretly suffer made Qi Xiao feel a sense of relief.
"Junior Brother Ye, what are you talking about? Since you want this courtyard so much, just ask me directly for it. There’s no need to go to Master and have her speak on your behalf."
"I’ve done quite a few wrong things to Junior Brother; I was just thinking about how to make amends. Now that you’re here, you’ve given me the perfect opportunity."
Ye Xiuyuan took a step back, feeling that today’s Qi Xiao was particularly difficult to deal with.
"Brother Qi, you've misunderstood. I didn't ask Master for this; it was Master who brought it up first."
Qi Xiao's smile grew wider. "Of course, the Quiet Peak is always so cold, and you can't stand the chill. Naturally, you should stay in a courtyard with hot springs. I misspoke; this is something anyone with eyes can see."
Every word Qi Xiao spoke seemed to tighten the knot in Ye Xiuyuan's stomach. It sounded as if he was scheming to take over the courtyard. Although Ye Xiuyuan did have such thoughts, he couldn't let anyone see through them, especially not the senior sisters.
As Qi Xiao spoke, Su Lingyue and Song Xiaoling exchanged glances that hinted at their growing suspicion.
Ye Xiuyuan suddenly felt as if he had shot himself in the foot. He gritted his teeth and made a firm decision.
"Brother Qi, you've truly misunderstood. I really don’t want to stay in this courtyard. I think Senior Sister is right; you have your injuries to tend to, and I shouldn't disturb you. You should focus on recovering here while I find somewhere else to stay."
He coughed lightly into the wind, his face growing paler and looking somewhat pitiful.
"This Quiet Peak is so vast; there must be other places to stay. You all needn't worry about me."
After saying this, he cupped his hands in salute and prepared to leave.
Qi Xiao couldn't help but click his tongue in annoyance.
Here we go again with this pitiful act; Ye Xiuyuan really never tires of it.
He stepped forward and placed an arm around Ye Xiuyuan's shoulders, pulling him back.
"Brother Ye is unwell; how could I just watch you leave? I already feel guilty towards you—how could I let you go? You should stay here and rest assured."
If he let him leave today, who knows what ideas he might come up with regarding his own courtyard? Perhaps he wouldn’t even have to do anything; Master Hanying would hear about it and take matters into her own hands.
No way; he absolutely wouldn’t give them that opportunity.
Since Ye Xiuyuan was so eager for his courtyard, then let him have it—all of it, along with the entire Quiet Peak. He had already decided to retreat to the back mountain for quiet cultivation anyway; having this courtyard wouldn’t affect him at all.
With Qi Xiao's enthusiastic persuasion, Ye Xiuyuan reluctantly agreed to stay.
When he heard that Qi Xiao planned to retreat to the back mountain for recuperation, Ye Xiuyuan felt a mix of reluctance and embarrassment but ultimately accepted the fact that he would be living here alone.
He secretly felt pleased with himself, completely unaware that Su Lingyue and Song Xiaoling were frowning as they left the courtyard.
Stealing a glance at the courtyard, Song Xiaoling couldn’t help but lower her voice in frustration.
"Is Master getting senile? What’s going on with letting Brother Ye stay here with Qi Xiao? No way—I’ll go find Master later and ask her to retract that order."
Su Lingyue agreed with Song Xiaoling's sentiment but was thinking about something entirely different.
The Master looked at Disciple Ye, and beyond his character and talent, what truly mattered was the transaction between her and Elder Ye. In the face of such an opportunity, did an ordinary disciple like Qi Xiao really hold any value?
Su Lingyue pondered for a moment, then let out a soft sigh and advised, "Forget it. You’ve always been straightforward; rushing in might anger the Master. Let me handle this."
Song Xiaoling felt a bit embarrassed and stuck out her tongue. "I know I can't compare to Senior Sister in winning the Master's favor, so I'll leave this matter to you."
She affectionately linked her arm with Su Lingyue's. Su Lingyue smiled and gently tapped her forehead, feeling a bit helpless. "You..."
At the Cold Moon Palace, Su Lingyue bowed outside the door. As soon as her voice fell, the palace doors swung open wide.
Entering, she lowered her gaze and paid her respects.
Real Master Hanying sat on a jade platform, opening his eyes slightly and speaking in a calm tone. "What is it?"
Su Lingyue hesitated for a moment before softly speaking. "Disciple feels that the spacious Qingjing Peak may be a bit restrictive for two disciples living together. Moreover, there is old enmity between them; having them share a residence could lead to trouble. I believe it would be better to arrange a separate dwelling for Disciple Ye."
Real Master Hanying slowly opened his eyes wider, a hint of sternness appearing on his exquisite face. "That troublesome disciple, has he quarreled with Xiu Yuan again?"
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