The Cub I Raised Turned Out to Be a Reborn Boss (GL) - Chapter 14

The $\text{Medicine}$ $\text{Hall}$ was filled with the fragrance of herbs, naturally bringing a sense of peace. The spiritual herbs in the surrounding gardens were growing lushly.

Seeing Song Xi, a figure working in the garden straightened up and ran towards Song Xi with joy: “Xi Xi, why are you here?”

Li Wan seemed to have suffered no abuse in the $\text{Medicine}$ $\text{Hall}$. All her injuries were healed, her complexion was rosy, and she even had a little more baby fat on her round little face.

More importantly, the smile on her face was exceptionally bright. She had accidentally gotten mud on herself while working in the garden, showing an innocence unique to children.

The scene was somewhat different from what Song Xi had expected. She said somewhat awkwardly, “I came to see you, to see if anyone was bullying you…”

Li Wan obediently took Song Xi’s hand, smiling sweetly, and said with a touch of playfulness, “How could anyone bully me? When $\text{Senior}$ $\text{Sister}$ Jiang first brought me here, she personally came to check on me. She had already warned them in advance, so the $\text{Senior}$ $\text{Brothers}$ here wouldn’t dare to bully me!”

The bright smile in a child’s eyes could not be faked. Song Xi was momentarily stunned. Perhaps she had truly misunderstood Jiang Yixue…

Jiang Yixue stood a distance away, watching the two little girls chatting animatedly, and a smile involuntarily appeared on her face. The simple, pure friendship between little girls was indeed beautiful and captivating.

Except for Lin Chen, who happened to be approaching from afar.

The four halls of the $\text{Yuqing}$ $\text{Sect}$—$\text{Discipline}$ $\text{Hall}$, $\text{Technique}$ $\text{Hall}$, $\text{Medicine}$ $\text{Hall}$, and $\text{Artifact}$ $\text{Hall}$—were all far apart, but the $\text{Medicine}$ $\text{Hall}$, due to its importance, was simply set up on $\text{Wansnow}$ $\text{Peak}$. Lin Chen had rushed over upon hearing the news that Jiang Yixue and Song Xi had come to visit Li Wan.

Jiang Yixue couldn’t give Lin Chen any opportunity to get close to Song Xi, so she smiled and proactively walked up to greet him.

“$\text{Junior}$ $\text{Brother}$ Lin, did you just come out of the pill refinement room?”

“$\text{Senior}$ $\text{Sister}$ Jiang… Jiang $\text{Senior}$ $\text{Sister}$…” Lin Chen suddenly became nervous and constrained. “Last time at the $\text{Azure}$ $\text{Lotus}$ $\text{Residence}$…”

Jiang Yixue was somewhat awkward, not expecting the male lead to be such a grudge-holder. She explained unnaturally, “Last time, I was busy teaching Xi Xi sword practice. I was thoughtless, and I hope $\text{Junior}$ $\text{Brother}$ Lin doesn’t feel I was negligent.”

When Jiang Yixue smiled slightly, the clear coldness in her eyes seemed to slowly melt away. The gentle breeze lifted the strands of hair by her temples. Her appearance was as clear and cold as an immortal, but it also gained a touch of soft warmth. Among the $\text{Yuqing}$ $\text{Sect}$ disciples, Jiang Yixue’s talent and appearance were unique.

Lin Chen blushed slightly and said, “Of course not. $\text{Senior}$ $\text{Sister}$ Jiang is so good to $\text{Junior}$ $\text{Sister}$ Song…”

Jiang Yixue didn’t notice Lin Chen’s strange demeanor. All she was thinking about was how to transfer Lin Chen away from the $\text{Medicine}$ $\text{Hall}$.

She thought for a moment and said, “$\text{Junior}$ $\text{Brother}$ Lin, I heard that $\text{Hall}$ $\text{Master}$ Xiao of the $\text{Artifact}$ $\text{Hall}$ is interested in taking a disciple from this batch of assessment participants. I wonder if $\text{Junior}$ $\text{Brother}$ Lin has any thoughts?”

Xiao Yuheng, the $\text{Hall}$ $\text{Master}$ of the $\text{Artifact}$ $\text{Hall}$, was publicly recognized as the third most powerful person in the $\text{Yuqing}$ $\text{Sect}$, only below Han Yansu and Xue Qiancheng. Three years ago, when he emerged from secluded cultivation after advancing to the $\text{Immortal}$-rank, it caused a stir across the world. With three $\text{Immortal}$-rank experts in one sect, the $\text{Yuqing}$ $\text{Sect}$‘s position in the righteous path also rose accordingly.

In the past three years, Xiao Yuheng had only made one move. When he rescued disciples who were out on a trial, he encountered the two great $\text{Ancestors}$ of the $\text{Vajra}$ $\text{Eagle}$ clan. Both were $\text{Immortal}$-rank cultivators, and Xiao Yuheng had only just stepped into the $\text{Immortal}$-rank. By all accounts, he should have at most managed a full retreat, but unexpectedly, that battle shook the heavens and the earth. Afterward, the $\text{Vajra}$ $\text{Eagle}$ clan relocated its entire population.

Since then, Xiao Yuheng’s name was known to almost everyone.

Jiang Yixue continued, “If you want revenge, you must have the strength to achieve it. $\text{Vice}$ $\text{Hall}$ $\text{Master}$ Xing is indeed renowned throughout the world, but he is a pill cultivator and cannot teach you what you need. I know that although $\text{Master}$ ordered you to stay in the $\text{Medicine}$ $\text{Hall}$ for your own good, that’s not what you think in your heart.”

He was one of the four male leads. How could he be content to live safely under Xue Qiancheng’s protection? Even if Jiang Yixue didn’t mention it, he would find a way to embark on the path of a powerful expert in the future. Jiang Yixue just wanted to move that timeline forward, transfer Lin Chen away sooner, and prevent Song Xi and Lin Chen from developing any childhood sweetheart romance.

“Is that really possible?” Lin Chen’s eyes instantly lit up. The fist clenched in his sleeve slightly tightened, then slowly loosened, looking somewhat disappointed. “I’d be willing, but I don’t know about the $\text{Sect}$ $\text{Master}$ and $\text{Master}$…”

Jiang Yixue smiled gently and said, “As long as you perform excellently in this assessment and prove your capability, and then ask $\text{Master}$, $\text{Master}$ will agree.”

How could Xue Qiancheng not understand Lin Chen’s intentions? She was simply worried that Lin Chen’s strength was insufficient and that he would encounter danger. As long as Lin Chen demonstrated enough talent and firm willpower, she would definitely not keep him sheltered forever.

Li Wan was cheerfully chattering about things typical of little girls, and Song Xi responded to every sentence. However, her gaze had drifted towards Lin Chen and Jiang Yixue. She quietly murmured, “Is $\text{Senior}$ $\text{Sister}$ good to everyone like this?”

“No way,” Li Wan stuck out her tongue with a hint of fear, lowering her voice. “The $\text{Medicine}$ $\text{Hall}$ disciples are all especially afraid of $\text{Senior}$ $\text{Sister}$ Jiang. When $\text{Senior}$ $\text{Sister}$ Jiang came last time, she reprimanded several disciples for being inefficient. And they all privately say that $\text{Senior}$ $\text{Sister}$ inherited the $\text{Sect}$ $\text{Master}$‘s personality—serious and aloof, decisive in her actions. Everyone is both afraid and respectful of her…”

Li Wan tilted her head in thought, then mumbled, “But $\text{Senior}$ $\text{Sister}$ isn’t that fierce. She doesn’t smile much around me, but she’s very gentle. $\text{Senior}$ $\text{Sister}$ must look very beautiful when she smiles. Actually, I think $\text{Senior}$ $\text{Sister}$ is just tough on the outside and soft on the inside. If you apologize proactively after doing something wrong, $\text{Senior}$ $\text{Sister}$ won’t be angry anymore…”

Song Xi didn’t clearly hear Li Wan’s later words. Her eyes were dazzled by Jiang Yixue’s gentle smile in the distance.

She was very beautiful when she smiled, like the setting sun shining on water, a spring breeze blowing, and an icy spring slowly warming up. So, she actually didn’t like to smile? But all the memories Song Xi had in her mind of Jiang Yixue were of her smiling—smiling while taking her to buy new clothes, smiling while talking to her…

“Xi Xi,” Li Wan called twice, then reached out and waved her hand in front of her. “What are you thinking about, Xi Xi?”

“N-nothing,” Song Xi’s tone was flustered and guilty for the first time while answering a question. “What did you just say?”

Li Wan lowered her head in embarrassment, her voice also dropping: “I said I might be leaving the sect.”

She quickly and anxiously explained to Song Xi: “Xi Xi, I said before that I wanted to cultivate with you, but I realized that I’m really not suited for cultivation. I don’t have the talent, and I don’t like to compete and strive. I don’t want to become a powerful expert. I just want to find a suitable partner and live the simple life of an ordinary person.”

Li Wan had never said these things in her previous life. Song Xi was a little stunned. Did Li Wan actually feel this way?

Seeing that Song Xi hadn’t spoken, Li Wan quickly said, “Don’t be angry… $\text{Senior}$ $\text{Sister}$ Jiang has already made arrangements for me. I’ll be learning how to do business slowly at the $\text{Splendid}$ $\text{Embroidery}$ $\text{Shop}$ in $\text{Lingshan}$ $\text{Town}$ from now on. Although my cultivation is very poor and I always drag you down, $\text{Sister}$ Binniang praised me for being good at accounting and treats me very well.”

Li Wan cautiously glanced at Song Xi, then timidly said, “Xi Xi, I don’t like the life in the $\text{Yuqing}$ $\text{Sect}$.”

“I’m not angry.” Song Xi slowly exhaled and said softly, “I only blame myself for not looking at things from your perspective all this time.”

If Li Wan hadn’t said this, Song Xi would have never known Li Wan’s true feelings. Yet, Jiang Yixue knew and had even made arrangements early on.

Song Xi felt that when Li Wan said those words just now, the knot in her heart also instantly opened up.

In her previous life, Li Wan was her first friend, and Li Wan left too early, so whenever she thought of her, it was only with beautiful memories.

The person she considered a soulmate might not be a soulmate for life, but rather just the unwillingness to let go after losing her. And perhaps the enemy of her previous life was not an enemy after all.

“Xi Xi, don’t worry. Binniang has already sent her unreliable father away. She really likes Li Wan. The $\text{Splendid}$ $\text{Embroidery}$ $\text{Shop}$ is in $\text{Lingshan}$ $\text{Town}$. If you want to see Li Wan, you can go there anytime.” The person who spoke was Jiang Yixue.

She had just finished encouraging Lin Chen and then sent him back to cultivate and prepare for the trial. Thinking that she had once again prevented friendly communication between the male and female leads, she felt greatly relieved.

“Mhm…” Song Xi merely softly hummed in response, saying nothing else.

Thinking of her previous misunderstandings of Jiang Yixue, she suddenly felt a bit awkward.

Song Xi then recalled Li Wan’s words—apologize proactively after doing something wrong, and $\text{Senior}$ $\text{Sister}$ won’t be angry anymore.

Apologize proactively? How could that be possible? The word “apology” was not in the $\text{Youming}$ $\text{King}$‘s dictionary.