Chapter 117: Is That Available?

In truth, Qin Xuan had only held her hand back when the situation was critical, and had simply forgotten to let go afterward.

He had been lost in thought.

With his meridians damaged, he could not utilize his internal energy for the time being. His combat effectiveness was severely compromised, and he was completely unable to use the Eight Techniques of the Sword Seal; otherwise, his meridians would rupture, and his entire cultivation would be ruined.

With only a few days left until the end of military training, facing Watanabe Wild would likely not be easy. By Qin Xuan’s estimation, it would take half a month for his injuries to fully heal. Fortunately, the wood-element poison from Ume-kawa Iku seemed to have been neutralized, or the situation would have been far worse.

Then there was the shifting landscape of Jinling; he had no idea if that would affect him as well.

It wasn't until the car stopped that Qin Xuan realized he had been holding Su Muqing’s hand the entire time.

"Um, I’m sorry." Qin Xuan quickly pulled his hand back.

"It’s fine, I don’t mind." Su Muqing smiled faintly. Her heart finally felt at ease, and she returned to her usual elegant and confident self. "Go on in. Qianqian called you several times this afternoon."

"Right. Would you like to come in and sit for a while?" Qin Xuan invited.

"No, Xiao Bai is waiting for me at home. If I don't go back, he’ll be worried sick."

"I see. Alright then." Qin Xuan wanted to say something more, but found he had nothing to add, so he waved and walked toward the villa.

Su Muqing watched his retreating figure, feeling a sudden sense of confusion.

Li Shihao, whom she had dated for two years, was dead. Was it wrong of her to be so calm? But as soon as she thought about what Li Shihao had done to Yang Ling, and what he had intended to do to her today, Su Muqing shook her head, deciding not to think of him anymore.

As for Qin Xuan...

Su Muqing only knew that she owed him too much. Just considering the vast amount of blood Qin Xuan had coughed up today, she didn't know if she would ever have the chance to repay him in this lifetime. Could it be that, as her brother had suggested, she should offer herself to him?

Su Muqing’s face flushed, but she shook her head firmly.

...

As Qin Xuan opened the villa door, he heard the sound of two girls crying.

"Huh? These voices... aren't they from the little girl Liu and Shuixian? Strange, why would they be crying?"

Full of questions, Qin Xuan looked into the living room and finally understood. The three women were sitting side by side on the sofa watching a Korean drama. Liu Qianqian and Shuixian were both in tears, a sight that left Qin Xuan stunned.

Liu Qianqian, that girl, was actually crying?

It was unheard of. It seemed these Korean dramas were truly effective tear-jerkers.

"Ahem." Qin Xuan coughed.

"Boo-hoo, little Qin Xuan, you're back?" Liu Qianqian turned around, tears streaming down her face.

"Yeah. I come back to find my girl crying so miserably. Did someone bully you?"

"Who is your girl? How shameless." Liu Qianqian spat, wiping away her tears.

"Mas... Master..." Shuixian also hurriedly stood up, looking timid.

"Don't mind me. Keep watching. By the way, have you made dinner yet?" Although he felt a bit dejected, he was starting to feel hungry.

"I'll go make it." Dongfang Qingwan stood up with a gentle smile. Among the three women watching the drama, she was the only one who hadn't cried. "Qianqian, Shuixian, you two keep watching. You can finish this one today, and we'll watch another one when we have time~"

Ruthless!

Qin Xuan felt that was the only word to describe Dongfang Qingwan.

"I should go do it." Shuixian stood up in a panic, seemingly realizing she had made a grave mistake. They had been so absorbed in the TV that dinner wasn't even started—what if their Master kicked them out?

"It’s alright, Shuixian. Your injuries haven't healed yet, so get some rest." Dongfang Qingwan was very caring toward her savior.

"Well, since Qingwan said so, then Qingwan can do it." Qin Xuan spoke up, and Shuixian finally felt relieved.

Watching the two girls sitting back on the sofa, sobbing uncontrollably, Qin Xuan found it somewhat amusing, but his gaze toward Dongfang Qingwan was filled with curiosity.

"Qingwan, how come they’re crying like that, but you’re perfectly fine?" Qin Xuan asked quietly after running over to her side.

"I’ve seen too many of these. I’m immune," Dongfang Qingwan smiled gently. "I used to watch these when I had nothing to do at home. You won't laugh at me, will you?"

"Of course not." Qin Xuan thought of her Profound Yin Body; it was only natural that she would watch more television than her peers, having been confined to her home. Not to mention Liu Qianqian and Shuixian, who had never watched TV before.

Dongfang Qingwan smiled slightly and carried the vegetables into the kitchen. Watching the back of her in her green dress, Qin Xuan suddenly felt embarrassed. Dongfang Qingwan was the person he was supposed to be protecting, and now he was letting her cook dinner...

Qin Xuan shook his head and decided not to dwell on it, intending to go upstairs to rest for a while. But after taking only one step, Liu Qianqian’s voice came from behind: "Wait, little Qin Xuan. I have something to ask you."

Qin Xuan was puzzled: "Girl, what is it?"

Liu Qianqian ran over, wiping her tears, and glared at him: "I’m asking you, what were you doing all afternoon? I called you several times and Teacher Su answered every single one."

"Er, I was busy." Qin Xuan said awkwardly, wondering if this girl had misunderstood something.

"Busy with what? You’re not allowed to lie to me." Liu Qianqian was a bit angry.

"Um, I had a fight with a Sun Kingdom ninja, and I spent the whole afternoon resting and recovering." Qin Xuan answered truthfully.

"What?" Liu Qianqian was startled: "You're hurt? Are you okay? Do you want me to take a look?"

"I'm fine now." Qin Xuan shrugged. The Tianshan Sword Sect had always been renowned for their medical arts; in that regard, Qin Xuan couldn't compare to Liu Qianqian, but he didn't want the girl to worry, so he declined.

"Really? Then... then you spent the whole afternoon resting with Teacher Su?" Liu Qianqian asked with a strange expression.

"Yeah." As soon as he said it, Qin Xuan felt he had been too honest.

"Did anything happen?" Liu Qianqian immediately became alert.

Qin Xuan found it odd: "Why are you so nervous, girl?"

"Hmph, tell me~" Liu Qianqian threatened, her hand already reaching toward Qin Xuan’s waist, ready to pinch him.

"What do you think could have happened between me and Teacher Su? Though, there is some good news: that guy Li Shihao is dead..." Qin Xuan said. All the women knew about the situation with Yang Ling, so they were all shocked to hear that Li Shihao had actually kicked the bucket.

"How did he die?" As someone from the secular world, Dongfang Qingwan was quite concerned about this and stood at the kitchen entrance to ask.

"He was scared to death by Yang Ling's ghost."

As soon as Qin Xuan said this, Liu Qianqian burst out laughing. What a bizarre way to die! But she quickly regained her composure, pinched Qin Xuan’s waist, and asked fiercely: "Don't try to change the subject. Tell me, did you and Teacher Su... did you... did you do *that*?"

Qin Xuan was stunned.

*That?* What exactly was *that*?

It turned out this girl had misunderstood something.