The Cub I Raised Turned Out to Be a Reborn Boss (GL) - Chapter 3

Wansnow Peak was perpetually shrouded in layers of accumulated snow. Because Xue Qiancheng cultivated the spiritual energy of the cold attribute, the surrounding temperature was significantly lowered due to the convergence of this cold spiritual energy.

Jiang Yixue first sent people to take the unconscious Li Wan to the $\text{Wansnow}$ $\text{Peak}$‘s medicinal hall. Then, she took Song Xi to the $\text{Wansnow}$ $\text{Hall}$ on $\text{Wansnow}$ $\text{Peak}$ to meet Xue Qiancheng.

When they reached the foot of the mountain, she noticed Song Xi couldn’t help but shiver.

The clothes on her body had long been torn by Yan Zi’s sword energy, faintly revealing the tender skin of her upper arms and shoulders, which were red from the chilling wind. Her cheeks were flushed red from the wind, but her lips were deathly pale, yet she bit her lip and kept silent, her back held ramrod straight, showing the stubbornness deep in her bones.

A ten-year-old child, neither crying nor making a fuss… Jiang Yixue sighed slightly, took out a large cloak from her spatial bracelet, and draped it over Song Xi’s shoulders.

The sudden warmth stunned Song Xi. Before she could resist, Jiang Yixue squatted down to look at her at eye level. Her jade-like fingers wrapped around Song Xi’s neck, picking up the tie of the cloak, gently tying a knot, and then smoothly tidying up the rest of Song Xi’s clothes.

Jiang Yixue felt a little apologetic: “I’m sorry, that was careless of me.”

Meeting Xue Qiancheng so unkempt was very inappropriate. Song Xi was aware of this, but she hadn’t said anything.

She intentionally wanted to appear before Xue Qiancheng so unkempt and disheveled. She really wanted to know whether Xue Qiancheng was aware of the actions of her own disciples.

She felt that even Jiang Yixue’s jade talisman was dirty, and the cloak was even less tolerable. Song Xi frowned, then untied the knot and threw the cloak back as quickly as possible: “I don’t need it.”

All children are like this. Jiang Yixue remembered how, when her mother told her to put on clothes when she was little in her previous life, she would always stubbornly say she wasn’t cold. It was just that Song Xi’s stubbornness was a bit beyond Jiang Yixue’s imagination.

In this situation, one must communicate slowly with the child; directly giving orders would only provoke rebellion. Jiang Yixue said gently, “Why don’t you need it? It’s very cold here.”

Song Xi frowned slightly. Jiang Yixue was genuinely annoying. She couldn’t very well say that she wanted Xue Qiancheng to see her current dishevelment, so she found a casual excuse: “I don’t like wearing other people’s clothes.”

So that was it. Jiang Yixue breathed a sigh of relief and asked with a smile, “Then should we go back to your residence first?”

Song Xi still refused: “I don’t have any other clothes.”

She only had this one disciple uniform, and it was ruined today. Her little Xi Xi’s quality of life had declined because she hadn’t bought her new clothes. Jiang Yixue’s heart softened: “Then let’s go to the Cabinet of Wonders first. Senior Sister will buy you new ones.”

How could a doll with only one outfit be a qualified Barbie doll?

She recalled that when she played this game before, her friends jokingly referred to it as her playing “Miracle Xi Xi” (referencing the game $\text{Miracle}$ $\text{Nikki}$).

Jiang Yixue quickly set a grand goal: to let the Song Xi in front of her have a whole closet of little dresses, one new set every day, just like the Song Xi in the game before. It would definitely be beautiful.

The Cabinet of Wonders was located on the $\text{Wonders}$ $\text{Peak}$ next to $\text{Wansnow}$ $\text{Peak}$, considered a small trading market within the $\text{Yuqing}$ $\text{Sect}$. Disciples would obtain various rare treasures during their experience trips. If something wasn’t useful to them, they would bring it to the $\text{Cabinet}$ of $\text{Wonders}$ to sell and exchange for the treasures they needed.

As Jiang Yixue entered the $\text{Cabinet}$ of $\text{Wonders}$, she immediately attracted the attention of the surrounding people. As the $\text{Sect}$ $\text{Master}$‘s only direct disciple, Jiang Yixue’s authority was extremely high. The moment she entered, an outer sect steward came forward to greet her: “Senior $\text{Sister}$ Jiang, what would you like to buy today?”

Jiang Yixue didn’t fancy the items hanging in the main hall. The first dress she would buy for her own doll must be a spiritual-grade garment with a body-protection array. Jiang Yixue slightly lifted her chin and said, “Let’s go to the inner chamber.”

As Jiang Yixue and Song Xi’s backs ascended the stairs, the disciples in the hall exchanged glances and whispered to each other.

“Who is that little girl? Why is she with $\text{Senior}$ $\text{Sister}$ Jiang?”

“That light cyan cloak is embroidered with crane patterns, and the edges have snowflake hidden patterns. It must be what a direct disciple of $\text{Wansnow}$ $\text{Peak}$ can wear.”

“You mean that cloak belongs to $\text{Senior}$ $\text{Sister}$ Jiang?”

“Tsk tsk, who doesn’t know that $\text{Senior}$ $\text{Sister}$ Jiang is always generous to her $\text{Junior}$ $\text{Brothers}$ and $\text{Junior}$ $\text{Sisters}$? I heard that today an outer sect female disciple spoke disrespectfully to Yan Zi of $\text{Wansnow}$ $\text{Peak}$ and was almost beaten to death on the dueling platform. It was $\text{Senior}$ $\text{Sister}$ Jiang who personally went to rescue her.”

“An outer sect disciple is getting out of hand? Such boldness?”

“I heard that the outer sect disciple’s good friend is the direct disciple of $\text{Elder}$ $\text{Han}$, the $\text{Elder}$ of the $\text{Law}$ $\text{Enforcement}$ $\text{Hall}$…”

“Direct disciple? $\text{Elder}$ $\text{Han}$ left the sect hastily right after taking her as a disciple. He might be gone for a decade or so. In the end, isn’t she just the same as us? Moreover, even if $\text{Elder}$ $\text{Han}$‘s status is high, can it be higher than the $\text{Sect}$ $\text{Master}$‘s? It was that outer sect disciple who was insubordinate, some country bumpkin girl from who knows where, not knowing her place.”

Song Xi’s hands, hanging by her clothes, were tightly clenched, and her eyes grew darker.

So, the story that circulated turned out like this: Yan Zi and Yan Ming relentlessly humiliated Li Wan, and in the end, it was Li Wan who was deemed to not know her place.

Ultimately, it was because Yan Zi and Yan Ming had the backing of $\text{Wansnow}$ $\text{Peak}$, and the person supporting them was Jiang Yixue.

Song Xi glanced sideways at Jiang Yixue beside her.

She was talking with the outer sect steward, the faint smile on her face matching her aloof and noble temperament, making her breathtakingly beautiful. Jiang Yixue was always so annoyingly condescending.

In the end, Jiang Yixue made herself look like a good person, earned a good reputation, and even brought her to the $\text{Cabinet}$ of $\text{Wonders}$ to listen to these people’s gossip.

Did she think she would cause trouble in the $\text{Cabinet}$ of $\text{Wonders}$ after hearing these words?

Song Xi curved her lips into a slight smile. The $\text{Cabinet}$ of $\text{Wonders}$ housed a large number of treasures accumulated by the $\text{Yuqing}$ $\text{Sect}$ over the years, and the security was strict. Causing trouble here was a serious violation and would lead to immediate expulsion from the sect.

Song Xi was almost certain that Jiang Yixue’s intention today was to humiliate her. To provoke her and then achieve her own goal.

After cultivating that secret tome in her previous life, Song Xi almost became a bloodthirsty demon. She had killed countless people and had heard far worse things than this. These words no longer touched her heart.

The inner chamber of the $\text{Cabinet}$ of $\text{Wonders}$ was on the second floor, and the defense section had many glowing robes hanging there. These were items within the realm of spiritual energy. Once bonded to a master, they could change according to the size of the wearer’s body. They were not only very beautiful but also possessed extraordinary defensive power.

Jiang Yixue was almost dazzled the moment she saw these dresses. In her previous life, she loved buying clothes for the dolls in her room. But no matter how exquisite those clothes were, they couldn’t compare to the spiritual weapons in front of her. Each of these garments contained boundless spiritual energy and radiated light. They were truly the fighter jets of little dresses.

After looking around, she asked, “Which one do you like, Xi Xi?”

“Is Senior $\text{Sister}$ Jiang buying it for $\text{Junior}$ $\text{Sister}$?” The outer sect disciple who had been guiding them all along looked at Song Xi with envy: “Even one of these garments is worth a fortune. Senior $\text{Sister}$ Jiang is really good to her $\text{Junior}$ $\text{Sister}$.”

Song Xi pretended to carefully select one as instructed. Since Jiang Yixue wanted to demonstrate her kindness to her and pretend to be a good person, she wouldn’t decline. She wanted to see how long this seemingly virtuous $\text{Senior}$ $\text{Sister}$ Jiang could keep up the pretense.

She pretended to look for a long time, but she already had a target—the dress placed right in the center of this floor.

It was a rich purple dress. Song Xi had seen many good things in her previous life and recognized it almost instantly. The raw material of this dress was $\text{Jiao}$ $\text{shao}$ (Merfolk silk), which could only be produced by the Merfolk race in the Western $\text{Sea}$ $\text{Realm}$. The peach blossom patterns outlined with $\text{Heavenly}$ $\text{Silkworm}$ silk thread contained abundant spiritual energy.

Although the $\text{Yuqing}$ $\text{Sect}$‘s genuinely best items wouldn’t be displayed here, this dress was already considered a mid-grade spiritual weapon, the highest level on this floor. Of course, the price was quite astonishing—five hundred and eighty thousand contribution points.

Items in the $\text{Cabinet}$ of $\text{Wonders}$ were not priced in spirit stones but in contribution points, which circulated within the $\text{Yuqing}$ $\text{Sect}$. These contribution points could be earned by completing sect missions or by selling items to the $\text{Cabinet}$ of $\text{Wonders}$.

Seeing that Song Xi finally stopped in front of this dress, the steward quickly came forward with a smile and said, “This $\text{Junior}$ $\text{Sister}$ has excellent taste. This is a rare treasure obtained by an elder during his travels in the Western $\text{Sea}$ $\text{Realm}$ a few days ago.”

Song Xi’s voice was very soft, and her eyes showed a slight difficulty, afraid to look at Jiang Yixue: “But… Senior $\text{Sister}$… it’s too expensive…”

There was no trace of a smile in Song Xi’s eyes, only a slight coolness. Wasn’t she going to pretend to be a good person? Then she should ask for it directly in public, making it difficult for Jiang Yixue to back down.

The exquisite little doll lowered her head, nervously twisting the edge of the cloak with her hands. Her long eyelashes fluttered in the air, creating a pitiable look. She was still just a child, embarrassed to ask for a dress.

Seeing Song Xi’s conflicted look—liking the dress but hesitating—Jiang Yixue gave a gentle smile, took out her token, and threw it to the steward: “I’ll take this dress.”

She was long used to spending money on her Barbie doll in the game in her previous life. What was this amount of money to buy a little dress?

Although Jiang Yixue thought this, she couldn’t help but feel a pang of heartache when she saw only three hundred thousand contribution points left on her token balance.

Raising a real-life $\text{cub}$ is expensive. It seems she’ll have to work hard to earn money in the future.

When Song Xi reappeared in front of Jiang Yixue, she was wearing that purple dress.

The $\text{Jiao}$ $\text{shao}$ was smooth and close-fitting. The cascading layers of the skirt made Song Xi’s small body stand tall and straight like a tender scallion. The gently flowing array faintly glittered. A peach blossom was in full bloom on the hem of the skirt, swaying and opening as Song Xi walked towards her.

Song Xi’s slightly flushed cheeks looked tender enough to be pinched, and her eyes were bright like black obsidian. Although young, her appearance was stunning. Especially in this purple dress, her slightly upturned eye corners revealed a faint seductive charm.

“You look so beautiful.” Jiang Yixue blinked her eyes.

Jiang Yixue hadn’t expected Song Xi to be so suited for such an intensely deep color.

The steward also chimed in with praise: “Exactly! No wonder $\text{Senior}$ $\text{Sister}$ was willing to pay such a hefty price. $\text{Junior}$ $\text{Sister}$ looks like an immortal in this dress.”

There was an element of exaggeration, but the praise hit Jiang Yixue right where she lived. How could the $\text{cub}$ I raised not be beautiful!

She reached out and rubbed Song Xi’s small head. The fluffy touch made Jiang Yixue a little reluctant to let go: “Do you like this dress, Xi Xi?”

Being so close, Song Xi could smell the faint, clear fragrance on Jiang Yixue, like the pure, crisp scent of winter plum blossoms in the snow.

But Song Xi’s face darkened almost instantly. She lowered her body and stepped back, breaking free from Jiang Yixue’s hand. Song Xi had a slight psychological aversion to cleanliness. The thought that the owner of this hand harbored filthy intentions made her feel a little disgusted.

Song Xi frowned slightly as she retreated and replied softly, “I like it.”

Song Xi hadn’t expected Jiang Yixue to actually buy it for her, and now she felt a bit stuck between a rock and a hard place. However, she accepted it quickly. Although Jiang Yixue bought it, she hadn’t touched it, so it wasn’t that dirty. She could still tolerate it. Since she didn’t have money to buy clothes now, she would just reluctantly wear this for now.

The soft and sweet child’s voice flowed like a stream in a mountain ravine, gentle and harmonious, passing by her ear.

Jiang Yixue looked at Song Xi, who had lowered her head, her eyes full of smiles. The child was actually shy from being praised… The female lead in her childhood stage was so soft. She was definitely the cutest child in the whole world!