Junior sister, keep forbear for a while, I almost become invincible as soon!-Chapter 652: Big Brother Likes You

Zhang Ziyu listened, bewildered. It made sense, but something felt off...

When he carefully recalled how Chen Pingping addressed Yue Wuxia, it was indeed "Big Brother," and Yue Wuxia called him "little brother."

Could it be?

Chen Pingping wasn't one of Yue Wuxia's suitors?

The White Emperor's dislike for Chen Pingping was not because of his lowly origins, but because he didn't stop Yue Wuxia from campaigning in the Northern Border—even though she did succeed in slaying the Demon Emperor.

But what if she hadn't succeeded?

Even so, Yue Wuxia had been severely injured, with a terrible hidden illness left in her body. After all, she was facing an Emperor Realm powerhouse!

Now, Yue Wuxia wanted to go into seclusion to recuperate from her injuries, but... the hidden illness was too dreadful. Neither the Monster Emperor City nor the entire Southern Region could find that kind of Spiritual Medicine.

So?

Chen Pingping spoke solemnly, "I know you like Big Brother and want to pursue her, but Big Brother has a hidden illness. She has just slain the Demon Emperor, and this illness is extremely dire; ordinary Spiritual Medicine won't work."

Before Zhang Ziyu could respond, he continued, "The White Emperor, although an Emperor Realm powerhouse, is powerless in many situations. This time, it's only because Big Brother was too willful."

"Sigh... actually, I wanted to stop her at that time."

"But Big Brother's temperament, as everyone can see, is very stubborn; I couldn't hold her back at all."

"This journey to find medicine is long and arduous, a task of great responsibility!"

"Oh, oh, oh, right, Big Brother also secretly mentioned that she has a good impression of you," said Chen Pingping earnestly.

Zhang Ziyu: "???"

"You haven't noticed?" Chen Pingping said with surprise. "Big Brother sneakily glanced at you several times, saying you're attractive, a Paragon among men, gallant and elegant, gentle and cultured, and also a young genius, with a demeanor as resplendent as flowers. She seldom sees someone like you."

What the heck?

This is happening?

Zhang Ziyu was shocked. Upon reflection, it seemed to be true. Yue Wuxia had indeed been secretly sizing him up.

No mistake about it. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

Could everything Chen Pingping said be true?

The more he thought about it, the more astounded he became. Unable to contain the joy in his heart, Zhang Ziyu instinctively turned back. "You... you're not lying to me?"

"I, Chen Pingping, never lie, I swear on my honor," Chen Pingping replied with utmost solemnity. "This is absolutely true. It's just that Big Brother is still young, naive to worldly affairs, and gets embarrassed by matters of men and women. Blushing easily, she's too shy to face it. Even if she's fond of someone, she can only keep it in her heart. Alas..."

Zhang Ziyu, excited, asked, "So?"

"So, Big Brother has a hidden illness and needs Spiritual Medicine," Chen Pingping said, coaxing him gently.

"I understand. You mean, you want me to take more initiative to care for her?"

"No, come with me to look for medicine. Think about it: if you laboriously find the medicine that cures Big Brother's hidden illness, will she be moved?"

"She will," Zhang Ziyu's eyes gleamed.

"No matter how shy Big Brother might be, faced with such dedication from you, her heart will surely be touched. When that time comes, you can reveal your feelings, and Big Brother might accept you. As for the White Emperor, that's not a problem. As long as Big Brother likes you, the White Emperor can't stop it, and in the end, he'll have to compromise!"

"Got it, got it! Looking for medicine to move Miss Emperor Son! HAHA... This young master is truly peerlessly bright!" Zhang Ziyu suddenly burst into laughter.

Huh!

He suddenly remembered something and asked, "What medicine does Miss Yue Wuxia need?"

His moniker as the Son of the Fate Energy was not for nothing. Ninth-grade Spirit Pills, the King of Medicine—these extraordinarily valuable treasured medicines—he still had a bit stored in his pockets.

Chen Pingping opened his mouth, "The Emperor of Medicine, possibly even Holy medicine. Big Brother's foundation has been injured. You see, once the foundation cracks, it's not something ordinary medicine can treat. Additionally, Big Brother's Divine Sense is also compromised, so higher-grade Spiritual Medicine is required."

Zhang Ziyu became solemn. "Such high-level Spiritual Medicine is hard to find across the Nine Heavens."

Hard to find?

Heh, that's just right.

If it were easy, how would I swindle you?

Chen Pingping chuckled inwardly, keeping a straight face as he spoke again, "Is there none in Huangzhou?"

Zhang Ziyu pondered, "Let me think."

As the two of them talked, they had already left the Monster Emperor City.

Behind them, Liu Dayao and the others exchanged glances, utterly speechless. They could all see that this Chen Pingping was a trickster. He was duping the young master.

But?

The young master bought it. At times like this, whoever dared contradict would surely incur the young master's wrath. They might even be met with drawn swords and suppression.

Sigh!

Liu Dayao groaned, utterly exasperated!

Meanwhile, Jiang Ni'er had also caught up. After a conversation with the White Emperor, she had made some gains. She felt that the Heaven Insight Body wasn't completely devoid of the ability to cultivate.

Perhaps, she needed an opportunity.

"Aren't you going back?" Jiang Ni'er asked.

"No... We'll head to the Northern Border first. Although Xiaoyu is the reincarnation of the Demon Emperor, that was in the past, and now she's just a minor cultivator," Chen Pingping said, his voice laced with worry. "Besides, she previously wanted to enter the Western Wilderness, and we have no idea what she was truly planning."

It's said she's Cultivating Demon, but how exactly?

If they didn't know Guang Xiaoyu's identity and background, that would be one thing. But now... The thought of the Demon Emperor reincarnated and entering the Western Wilderness again made Chen Pingping uneasy!

Jiang Ni'er nodded, "I understand."

An Emperor Realm powerhouse could disappear without a trace, but they certainly wouldn't fall without reason. Clearly, the fall of the Demon Emperor Guang Xiaoyu was shrouded in many doubts. Although Guang Xiaoyu didn't say anything, as her senior brother, he had already guessed some of the issues.

...

「The vast Northern Border.」

For months, Guang Xiaoyu, apart from instructing Wuxian in cultivation, had been trying to unite the Demon Race of the Northern Border. Alas... she was only a minor demon cultivator, not the Demon Emperor of the past. The process to unite the Demon Race of the Northern Border was exceedingly difficult. Thus far, almost no one paid her any heed. Even during this process, terrifyingly powerful members of the Demon Race had made assassination attempts on them. Over the course of months, there had been five attempts... Each more dreadful than the last, with nine out of ten ending in near-death experiences. Li Qi sustained grievous injuries, and Emperor Spirit was bleeding profusely.

Guang Xiaoyu was furious.

Wuxian felt apprehensive. "My lord, should we just give up? We were doing quite well in the Southern Region."

"You're a descendent of the Demon Emperor Clan, with powerful bloodline within you, and you possess the 'Spirit Calming Incense.' Can't you achieve a little more?" Guang Xiaoyu was somewhat irate. Since the end of the battle in Dayan, she stayed in the Northern Border to handle the aftermath. Not only had she faced repeated frustrations, but this kid Wuxian had also been muttering in her ear daily to just give up. Honestly... this boy has no backbone at all!

Guang Xiaoyu looked at him. "Listen, conquering the Northern Border is no longer just your own issue."

She had detected a formidable and hidden enemy lurking, and keenly sensed familiar fluctuations of aura. However, in the Northern Border, she only had Emperor Spirit and Li Qi by her side. A serious injury would leave them isolated and helpless. At such times, she could not afford to retreat.

To pull one hair would affect the whole body.

Li Qi, enduring his injuries, came over. "Xiao Yu."

Guang Xiaoyu looked up. "What is it?"

"There's killing intention..." His complexion was pale, his entire body convulsing. The killing intention that had invaded his body was like a terrifying creature from the depths of darkness. It lingered within him, ceaselessly gnawing away at his life. Even as a Solar Saint Body, supremely divine and holy, capable of dispelling all darkness... this was killing intention, and he was powerless. Neither Spiritual Medicine nor Spirit Pill could help.

Perhaps it wouldn't be long before Li Qi was completely dead.

Guang Xiaoyu's face turned dark and even more displeased. "How long can you hold on?"

Li Qi took a deep breath. "At most a month."

A month, too short.

They could hardly accomplish anything...

What's terrifying is they couldn't leave the Northern Border now, because potential enemies could be hiding anywhere, ready to strike at any moment.

It was fatal.

But at this moment, Guang Xiaoyu seemed to calm down, for she still had one more card to play.

Guang Xiaoyu forced her eyelids open. "Li Qi, are you afraid of death?"

Li Qi: "..."

He wanted to answer that he was, but he knew Xiao Yu wouldn't like to hear that, so he chose to keep silent instead.

"Alright, I know you're not afraid. Of course, Xiao Yu won't let you die; that would make senior brother very sad, and he might even hate me!" Guang Xiaoyu said. "You just keep going down this road and don't look back."

"Huh?"

"Go!"

"I'll die."

"What are you afraid of?" Guang Xiaoyu looked at him and forcefully said, "You only have a month to live anyway. Be bold, help me draw them out. As long as we know who they are and how many there are, I can slaughter them all."