21 Days living like a dog (1/2)

Xu Hexian had returned to Wangyun Peak, bringing Liu Suye back with him. There was supposed to be one Guanghai Elder with them as well but apparently that Elder had wandered off with the wind, or something something. A detail that Xiao Hei hadn't cared about at the time.

Instead, she was keenly interested in this new arrival, this one Liu Suye. Though he was Liu Sumeng's older brother, the only thing those two had in common was their appearance and nothing else. Liu Suye had a sunny personality and often laughed and smiled. But aside from looks and personality, it could be said that everything else about him was simply average. From his swordsmanship to his cultivation and even his luck- there wasn't a single aspect that was particularly outstanding. With that kind of affliction, Liu Sumeng was naturally expected to become Sect Leader over his older brother.

But that wasn't why Xiao Hei cared!

She sneakily peered from behind a pillar, watching Xu Hexian helping Liu Suye bend into a stretch in the courtyard.

”How are you this out of practice after traveling so long with Shizun?” Xu Hexian sighed, ”if even I can beat you at swordplay doesn't that mean you've become completely hopeless?”

Liu Suye laughed nervously, ”What? No, it doesn't work like that! It just means there's hope yet for you, A-Cai.”

Xu Hexian sighed again, pushing Liu Suye into his stretch a little too far, causing the Young Master Liu to grimace, ”Speaking of Shizun, why did he run off so quickly? Couldn't even drop by Wangyun Peak to say hi?”

Xiao Hei watched the two interact with glee. In her mind, they made a perfect pair. Xu Hexian was cute and feisty, scolding and teasing but ultimately helpful towards this Young Master Liu. And this Young Master Liu who always smiled and was tolerant even when he was teased was pretty cute as well. Not to mention, when he teased Xu Hexian back and got a delicious flustered reaction in return!

Liu Suye shoved Xu Hexian off of him and gave a light-hearted scoff, ”Well Shizun is free-spirited like that.” He slowly got to his feet and dusted off his robes.

”Why do I have a feeling he's running off because he doesn't want to see Meng-xiong?” He took a step back and scratched at his jaw in thought.

Liu Suye frowned at his sword before drawing it, ”So how is Xiao Chaochao?” he asked, changing the topic.

In front of him, Xu Hexian mirrored his movements and readied his stance, ”Argh thinking about him makes me kind of angry, you know? Have you seen his fiance? She's drop-dead gorgeous and has an adorable personality and Meng-xiong just stares at her like a monk!”

Xu Hexian! Please stop thinking about the Young Miss, your lover is just in front of you! Xiao Hei's eyes were dazzling with wild fantasies.

Liu Suye tilted his head and smiled, eyes measuring his opponent's stance while he casually responded, ”That certainly sounds like him! I even feel a little bad about that maiden promised to him. You know I did everything I could to help his personality and emotionless face and yet he's still like this. It's hard to believe we were born from the same parents.”

Swords clashed, the two cultivators sparred in the court but Xiao Hei's mind was already too delusional to see reality. Instead, she was imagining a rosy tinged scene. Because what was more wonderful than two handsome men sword-fighting!?

(Someone help this poor delusional person, please take her away.)

Meanwhile, the reality was a lot less interesting aside from the fact that the two martial brothers were having such a lively conversation despite being in the middle of a spar, ”Of course you were, you two have the exact same face. But it seems that appearance is the only thing you and Meng-xiong have in common…you know? Last time I fought him, he obliterated me before I could even utter a single word.”

Liu Suye parried an attack to the face, then twisted around to slash at Xu Hexian's waist, ”Let me guess what he said afterward, 'Don't talk'.” A playful smile graced his lips, laughter in his eyes.

Xu Hexian stepped back. ”That's exactly what he said!” he cried with an exasperated tone, ”But I hadn't even had the chance to say anything at all!” Another blow was blocked and parried, Xu Hexian stepped in close. Both their swords were locked together. ”By the way, speaking of Meng-xiong, I actually have something to tell you…”

”Hm?” Liu Suye pushed Xu Hexian away before counterattacking. ”What is it?”

”You know that uh…book, you lent me…?”

”Yes! Did you enjoy it? Wait but what does that have to do with A-Chao?” Liu Suye's voice was a little nervous while he tried to maintain his smile.

”He might have torn it to shreds,” Xu Hexian said sheepishly.