Chapter 54: The Reason to Stay at the Su Residence

Sikong Jing was also very puzzled by this problem. Su Zhenglong's condition should have been quite poor before; although he was still far from fully recovered, his current state was several times better than when Sikong Jing first met him.

Sikong Jing had also been very surprised when he discovered that Su Zhenglong had suddenly regained consciousness.

"It seems much better, but I don't know why this is happening."

Su Zhenglong couldn't figure it out either; he had thought he truly wouldn't wake up this time.

Suddenly, Mei Xiaofang's trembling voice rang out: "It's Yuexian. She's back. She gave you a spiritual elixir."

*Buzz!*

Su Zhenglong's body felt as if it had been struck by lightning. He looked at Mei Xiaofang in disbelief, his hands gripping her shoulders with excitement.

"Yuexian is back? You saw her? She gave me medicine... does she not hate me anymore?"

He became completely incoherent, not even knowing what he was saying.

However, Mei Xiaofang replied through her tears, "I didn't see her, but my intuition tells me that Yuexian has returned."

This single sentence left Sikong Jing and the equally excited Su Yuexi staring at each other in bewilderment—it was merely intuition.

Su Zhenglong's entire body stiffened, and his expression instantly dimmed again, as if his soul had departed once more. How could intuition be so accurate?

"Don't disbelieve it. If Yuexian hadn't returned, how else could you have woken up?"

At Mei Xiaofang's words, Su Zhenglong's body shook again.

At this moment, Sikong Jing quickly stepped forward to check his pulse. A sharp light flashed in his eyes: "Father-in-law, you must have taken some kind of pill. There are still traces of medicinal aura remaining in your body."

Su Zhenglong's mouth hung open, his expression shifting constantly. Could it really be that Yuexian had returned?

Aside from her, who else would give him medicine?

"If it really is Yuexian, then she must still hate me. Otherwise, why wouldn't she see us?" Su Zhenglong murmured.

Mei Xiaofang couldn't stop crying and cursed, "It's all your fault. She doesn't even recognize me, her own mother, anymore."

At the same time, Su Yuexi felt a sense of gloom; perhaps her sister held a grudge against her as well.

Seeing this, Sikong Jing said softly, "Don't overthink it for now. What is meant to be seen will eventually be seen."

"Father-in-law, we shouldn't stay in this Su Manor anymore. It's not right for Su Xuefeng and the others to keep coming here to cause trouble."

The recent incident had taught Sikong Jing a lesson; he could not be by Yuexi's side at all times. If something were to happen, he would regret it for the rest of his life.

However, his suggestion caused Mei Xiaofang to explode on the spot: "No, we must stay here."

Sikong Jing froze, puzzled.

He had long wondered: since the Su family treated them this way, why didn't they move out? Especially after having their allowance withheld, why hadn't they left yet?

At that moment, Su Yuexi's faint voice rang out.

"Because of Sister..."

"If we leave, what if Sister comes back and can't find us? Perhaps she will look for us, but perhaps she won't."

"This is why Father and Mother have never been willing to leave the Su Manor."

Hearing this, Sikong Jing fell silent. This reason was irrefutable, and he could no longer suggest moving out.

Perhaps finding them after moving wouldn't be difficult, but as parents, they were terrified—terrified that Su Yuexian might only return for a single glance, and terrified that the hateful Su Yuexian would not make the effort to search for them.

They stayed only for that sliver of perhaps untouchable hope.

Just then, Su Zhenglong finally pulled himself back from his emotions and said solemnly, "A-Jing, the biggest problem now is that you have been hoarding treasures from the Fierce Beast Raider Group."

As soon as he spoke, Mei Xiaofang shuddered violently and stared at Sikong Jing, saying, "Right, this is going to be trouble."

Sikong Jing's eyes widened. Even they thought his belongings were taken from the Fierce Beast Raider Group?

"Brother Jing, Grandfather wants to force you to hand over the Green Jade Paper. Otherwise, he will report you to General Chou Ye. What should we do?"

A look of worry appeared on Su Yuexi's face again.

Many people had seen the two Green Jade Stone Slates when they were given as birthday gifts; it was impossible to hide.

"Why don't we stall until the day before Yuexi's selection? At that time, you can find the poorest quality Green Jade Paper to deal with Su Xuefeng, just to suppress him for now," Mei Xiaofang suggested.

Looking at the three worried faces, Sikong Jing replied with a smile, "Don't worry, these were not obtained from the Fierce Beast Raider Group."

"Hmm?"

The three were stunned simultaneously. Mei Xiaofang asked instinctively, "Then where did you get these treasures from?"

Sikong Jing took a deep breath and replied with a very serious expression, "In fact, both the Green Jade Stone Slates and the Green Jade Paper were carved by me myself. They have nothing to do with anyone else."

As soon as he finished speaking, Su Zhenglong and the other two were completely dumbfounded.

"The reason I had Yuexi participate in the selection in seven days is because I can carve the cultivation methods and martial techniques most suitable for her—which are these three sheets of Green Jade Paper."

As he spoke, Sikong Jing shook the Green Jade Paper in his hand.

However, the courtyard remained silent. Mei Xiaofang suddenly rubbed her aching head: "Even though my martial arts are terrible, I come from a martial arts family; I am not without experience."

The paper in Sikong Jing's hand stopped. He stared with his mouth wide open. *I'm being this serious, and you still don't believe me?*

"A-Jing, one must remain grounded."

Su Zhenglong said earnestly, "Even if you are a genius and can kill Su Shan of the Dark Realm across stages, saying such unrealistic things will only make people laugh at you. It is not advisable."

His mouth twitched repeatedly; Sikong Jing was left in a state of mental chaos.

Then, Su Zhenglong walked over and patted his shoulder: "We aren't blaming you. We know you are a good child and that you are looking for an excuse to avoid being reported, but truly, no one believes that."

Having said that, Su Zhenglong pulled Mei Xiaofang away. "Let's go inside first and let Yuexi and A-Jing talk properly."

Sikong Jing had his pride, after all; it certainly didn't feel good to have his lie exposed like that, so they did not stay.

Watching Su Zhenglong's retreating back, which was filled with the concern of an elder, Sikong Jing felt truly helpless.

*I am telling the truth!*

Sikong Jing instinctively looked at Su Yuexi beside him. The latter blinked her eyes hard and said firmly, "I believe you."

At these words, Sikong Jing smiled.

Even though there was a strange flicker in Su Yuexi's eyes, the way she struggled to make up her mind to believe him was truly adorable, making Sikong Jing unable to resist pulling her into his arms.

"It's okay. It's normal for them to be suspicious."

"Let's go back to the room first. You can begin your formal cultivation immediately."

Taking Su Yuexi's hand, the two returned to the room.

Next, Sikong Jing handed over the Green Jade Paper inscribed with the *Mystic Ice Jade Maiden Manual*, allowing Su Yuexi to begin her comprehension and cultivation while he guided her from the side.

In the main hall, Mei Xiaofang asked, "Master, Sikong Jing is quite good, but why does he always like to boast?"

"Does he not realize that a normal person couldn't possibly carve low-quality Green Jade Stone Slates? Even if he got lucky and carved one, he doesn't consider that it contains extraordinary martial intent. He's simply bragging without even making a draft!"

(End of Chapter)