Chapter 108: Quite a Good Match

The two of them discussed matters for quite some time before Su Muqing returned and sat down beside Qin Xuan.

Su Mubai cleared his throat lightly, then said to Qin Xuan, “Qin Xuan, regarding the cooperation, Zhao Long has actually already approached me about it. But I hadn’t made a decision until now. Since Xiaoqing insists so strongly, I’ll agree to it.”

“Mm,” Qin Xuan nodded silently, saying no more.

Su Mubai’s agreement to cooperate was not merely because of Su Muqing’s urging; more importantly, it was tied to the benefits that would come from working with Zhao Long. Of course, Qin Xuan wouldn’t call him out on that.

“Thank you,” Qin Xuan transmitted quietly to Su Muqing.

He clearly heard Su Muqing persuading her brother to accept the cooperation. Without her, Su Mubai might never have chosen to collaborate. After all, the Li family was a colossal force, not to be taken lightly. Mishandling it could mean losing both the wife and the troops.

“It’s nothing. To deal with Li Shihao, we have to take care of the entire Li family; otherwise, the trouble will never end. I’m also considering my own safety,” Su Muqing said with a smile.

Li Shihao was so vile and cunning that he might strike at her one day. Su Muqing had no intention of suffering the same fate as Yang Ling. This reasoning was her trump card in persuading Su Mubai to accept the cooperation.

“Discuss the details with Senior Brother Zhao. I’m only focused on dealing with Li Shihao,” Qin Xuan told Su Mubai.

“No problem. But…” Su Mubai said slowly, “I have one condition for agreeing to cooperate.”

“Please speak,” Qin Xuan replied.

Su Mubai glanced at Su Muqing. “This is a major move across the whole of Jinling. I’m worried something might happen to Xiaoqing during this period. I’ll need you to help watch over her.”

“Brother, I’m already an adult. What danger could there be?” Su Muqing looked puzzled.

“How did you end up in danger those two previous times?” Su Mubai countered.

Su Muqing fell silent at once.

Qin Xuan frowned slightly, then finally nodded. “Alright, no problem. I will protect her well. Teacher Su, please pluck a strand of hair for me.”

Since Qin Xuan already had Dongfang Qingwan to guard closely, he certainly couldn’t spare the energy to watch over Su Muqing as well. He could only rely on the tracking method within Ziwei Doushu.

“What? Hair?” Su Muqing was confused.

Qin Xuan held out a single strand of his hair before her and explained, “We’ll exchange one strand each. Keep it close at all times. If you’re ever in danger, I only need to perform a spell to find your location.”

“Really that magical?” Su Muqing accepted the short strand of hair in surprise. Thinking of the phrase “keep it close,” she felt a little embarrassed.

“Don’t worry. I won’t track your location unless necessary. I do the same to protect Qingwan,” Qin Xuan added.

“Alright.” Su Muqing plucked a long strand of hair and handed it over. Qin Xuan took it, formed a hand seal, and immediately the two strands of hair shimmered faintly with a purple glow—quite a mystical sight.

Su Mubai, standing nearby, was amazed. He thought to himself that those from the cultivation world really did possess extraordinary abilities, and he couldn’t help but laugh aloud. “Qin Xuan, I have a question for you, and you must answer honestly.”

“Oh? What question?” Qin Xuan asked, putting away Su Muqing’s hair. He wasn’t about to answer every question indiscriminately.

“What do you think of my little Qing?” Su Mubai smiled.

“Uh…” Qin Xuan was momentarily stunned, unsure of what was going on.

“Brother!” Su Muqing glared and ran over, ready to tug his ear.

“Ouch, Xiaoqing, I’m just asking casually,” Su Mubai called out, retreating. “Look, you stayed at Qin Xuan’s place last night—why be shy now?”

“Go to hell!” Su Muqing finally grabbed his ear and gave it a fierce tug.

Qin Xuan felt awkward. He wondered if Su Mubai was really trying to introduce his sister to him as a wife. He was willing enough, but Su Muqing probably wouldn’t be.

“I’m Qin Xuan’s teacher—what nonsense are you spouting?” Su Muqing chased after her brother, scolding him.

“So what if you’re his teacher? I’m not making things up,” Su Mubai ran and said, “The moment I saw you two standing together, you looked quite the match. If only Qin Xuan would change his clothes, then it’d be perfect…”

“…” Qin Xuan glanced down at the long robe he was wearing and thought, Is this not handsome enough?

The siblings chased and fled, a scene that would surely astonish anyone from the television station who happened to see it.

Su Mubai, though being chased and hit, found it amusing. He saw clearly that his sister had unknowingly begun to harbor feelings for Qin Xuan, though she hadn’t realized it herself. After all, Su Muqing had always shown confidence and strength in front of others, only occasionally acting coquettish around him.

But now, with Qin Xuan present, she was willing to lose face and chase after her brother like this. What else could it mean, if not that Qin Xuan had become dear to her?

“Alright, dear sister, let go. I won’t say anything more,” Su Mubai pleaded.

Only then did Su Muqing stop, tidied her hair, and shot him a warning glance. “See if you dare say such things again.”

“I won’t, I won’t, haha,” Su Mubai laughed, leaning against the table.

“Hmph.” Su Muqing ignored him and turned to look at Qin Xuan with a hint of shyness. “Qin Xuan, sorry for letting you witness that.”

“It’s nothing. I envy the close bond you siblings share,” Qin Xuan said.

Looking at Su Muqing’s delicate face, flushed slightly from chasing, her ample chest rising and falling, and her long legs casually resting against the desk clad in black silk stockings, Qin Xuan couldn’t help but swallow.

“If there’s nothing else, we’ll be going now,” Su Muqing waved her hand.

“Mm, go ahead. But it might rain heavily later, be careful on the way,” Su Mubai showed some concern.

“Don’t worry… Oh, right.” Su Muqing was about to turn when she suddenly remembered something. “I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request.