I’ve Reloaded the Save File! [Transmigration] 9

9. Laying it Bare

After leaving their master’s immortal’s cave, both Mo Xiao and Zuo Wuyi had solemn expressions in their eyes. However, both of them concealed it well, showing no signs of anything unusual.

“When are you going to Martial Uncle Xuan Min’s place? Do you need me to accompany you?” Mo Xiao remembered her mission; she had to prevent conflict between Zuo Wuyi and Xuan Min as much as possible.

“When does Senior Sister think is a good time for me to go?” Zuo Wuyi asked.

Mo Xiao thought for a moment. She wasn’t quite sure what Zuo Wuyi’s situation was right now. She couldn’t remember the plot from the book clearly, only that the relationship between the male and female leads was fairly good in the early stages. Since it was good in the early stages, they shouldn’t become enemies the first time they meet, right?

“Since Master told you to make a trip, why not go now? The sooner you get the magical arts manual, the sooner you can start cultivating,” Mo Xiao said. Since the meeting was unavoidable, it was best to get it over with quickly, lest any new problems arise after a long delay.

“Alright, I’ll listen to Senior Sister.” Zuo Wuyi agreed, while simultaneously warning herself in her heart that her current cultivation was still too low. It was not a suitable time to confront Xuan Min.

Endure. I must endure.

When they actually met Xuan Min, Zuo Wuyi truly managed to hold back, perfectly playing the part of a junior who was overwhelmed by favor. After receiving the manual for Ice-type magical arts, she even politely expressed her thanks.

Mo Xiao, on the other hand, showed a look of displeasure on her face after hearing Xuan Min try to poach her disciple right in front of her.

“Martial Uncle Xuan Min, Wuyi is now my Little Junior Sister. I’m afraid Martial Uncle’s wish cannot be fulfilled,” Mo Xiao said, neither servile nor overbearing. The female lead is my junior sister. This is very advantageous for completing my mission. Not to mention, she is still Zuo Wuyi now, so I definitely can’t let her leave.

“Wuyi, I truly value your talent. I don’t need you to leave Xuan Shuang’s tutelage. With your talent, you can absolutely have two masters.” Xuan Min paid Mo Xiao no mind. She was just a Golden Core stage junior. If she hadn’t become Xuan Shuang’s disciple, she might not even have been qualified to meet him.

A slight smile appeared at the corners of Zuo Wuyi’s lips. Even though she doesn’t know who I am, Mo Xiao is still protecting me. This should be considered fate, right?

Xuan Min had no idea what Zuo Wuyi was thinking. Seeing her smile for a moment, he thought she was tempted, so his words became even more casual. “You will be my only disciple from now on. You can ask your master for anything you need.”

“Martial Uncle, please…” Mo Xiao frowned. What kind of male lead is this? How can he have no decorum of an elder at all?

“This Venerable One was not speaking to you.” Xuan Min gave Mo Xiao a cold glance and directly released the spiritual pressure of a Spirit Transformation stage cultivator, wanting to shut her up.

When the Spirit Transformation stage pressure came, Mo Xiao subconsciously tensed her body and also released her own spiritual pressure, preparing to resist.

Logically, Mo Xiao was at the Golden Core stage, so she definitely couldn’t compete with Xuan Min, who was at the Spirit Transformation stage, in a battle of spiritual pressure. But Mo Xiao’s divine sense was half a step away from ascension. With the boost from her divine sense, she very easily withstood Xuan Min’s pressure and even had the strength to retaliate.

Fortunately, Mo Xiao’s reaction was fast enough. When she realized she was faintly gaining the upper hand, she stabilized her divine sense to avoid accidentally reflecting the pressure back and injuring Xuan Min.

Seeing that Mo Xiao was completely unmoved, a trace of surprise flashed across Xuan Min’s face. He then composed himself and continued to release his pressure. He did not want to lose face in front of a junior.

“I appreciate Martial Uncle’s kind intentions, but Wuyi will only have one master in this lifetime. I’m afraid I will have to disappoint Martial Uncle again.” The contest of spiritual pressure between the two did not affect Zuo Wuyi, so she stood her ground steadily.

“Why?” Seeing that Mo Xiao still had no reaction, Xuan Min withdrew his pressure in displeasure. He no longer paid her any mind, instead focusing on Zuo Wuyi with a sincere attitude. “I can give you all the resources you need.”

“Because Master saved my life, and I like Master very much. Master is also very good to me,” Zuo Wuyi said, standing her ground. Mo Xiao’s protection had calmed her down a lot, so much so that she could even face Xuan Min with a peaceful heart.

“Martial Uncle, if the price of accepting this manual of magical arts is to become your disciple, then please take it back.” Zuo Wuyi continued as if she didn’t see Xuan Min’s dark face. “The reason this junior came over was also because of Master’s instructions. If Martial Uncle has no other business, then my senior sister and I will be heading back.”

Xuan Min’s face was very dark. The results of his divination told him that this little Qi Refinement disciple before him was related to a life-and-death trial of his in the future. If he wanted to pass the trial safely, it was best to keep her by his side.

If Zuo Wuyi wasn’t Xuan Shuang’s final disciple, he would have just snatched her away without any scruples. Damn it, why did she have to become Xuan Shuang’s disciple?

“It seems Martial Uncle has nothing more to say to this junior. This junior will take her leave.” Zuo Wuyi bowed, placed the jade slip that originally contained the manual on the ground, and then used her free hand to take Mo Xiao’s. “Senior Sister, I haven’t reviewed my sword moves from the past few days. Can you give me some pointers?”

“Of course,” Mo Xiao nodded, seeming very satisfied with this outcome. As long as Zuo Wuyi has nothing to do with Xuan Min, then the male and female leads will have no relationship either.

After the two figures disappeared from sight, Xuan Min’s hand couldn’t help but slam heavily on the black jade table in front of him, shattering it to pieces.

Just two juniors, and they dare to disregard me? As Xuan Min thought this, his pupils turned red for a moment before quickly returning to their original color.

After a while, Xuan Min looked down at the table that had turned to dust and couldn’t help but rub his head. What’s wrong with me recently? My temper seems to have gotten much worse.

“Senior Sister, were you alright just now? Did Xuan Min hurt you?” The moment they were out, Zuo Wuyi asked worriedly.

Mo Xiao stopped and turned to face Zuo Wuyi, opening her arms slightly. “What do you think?”

Zuo Wuyi was adept at taking a hint and running with it. Even though she knew Mo Xiao was just using a gesture to tell her she was fine, she still pretended not to understand and lunged forward. After hugging Mo Xiao tightly, she asked feignedly, “Does Senior Sister want me to hug you?”

Mo Xiao let out a soft chuckle. “Zuo Wuyi.”

“Hm?” Zuo Wuyi subconsciously responded.

“Isn’t it tiring to pretend like this?” Mo Xiao asked. There were some things she was already fairly certain about.

“…” Zuo Wuyi’s body stiffened. She continued to play dumb. “What do you mean, Senior Sister? What am I pretending?”

Mo Xiao smiled without speaking, just standing there silently, looking down at the whorl of hair on top of Zuo Wuyi’s head.

An unknown amount of time passed. Mo Xiao didn’t move, and Zuo Wuyi maintained her posture of hugging Mo Xiao. Finally, a soft sigh from Mo Xiao broke the stalemate.

“I was just joking with you, Little Junior Sister. You don’t have to be so nervous.” Seeing that Zuo Wuyi didn’t want to admit it, Mo Xiao didn’t press her. “Speaking of which, Little Junior Sister, your name is a bit similar to that of an old acquaintance of mine.”

“An old acquaintance?” Zuo Wuyi’s heart began to race, but she still put on a curious expression. “What kind of person was this old acquaintance to Senior Sister?”

“She wasn’t anyone to me,” Mo Xiao said, patting Zuo Wuyi’s head. “Or rather, we were just the most familiar of strangers.”

“The most familiar of strangers?” Zuo Wuyi repeated these words in her heart, and the speed of her heartbeat gradually slowed. “Senior Sister, what kind of relationship is that?”

Mo Xiao removed her hand. “Probably one where we’re suitable as friends, but not for anything more.”

Zuo Wuyi’s hand clutched her clothes so tightly that her knuckles began to turn white. “Then Senior Sister, what is the relationship between you and me?”

“Currently, it’s the relationship of a senior sister and a junior sister. If there are no accidents, it should also be the relationship of a senior sister and a junior sister in the future.” Mo Xiao’s voice was calm. She pulled Zuo Wuyi’s hand away and created some distance between them. “Little Junior Sister, I think you should understand. This is the most suitable relationship between us. We can be very close, but there’s no need to be overly intimate.”